# Official Journal C 82E/1 Ap

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 471 April 2004 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 82E

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 471 April 2004

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | I   (Information) |
| | EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT |
| | 2003 — 2004 SESSION |
| | Monday 20 October 2003 |
| 2004/C 082E/1 | MINUTES | 1 |
| PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING


  Resumption of session


  Approval of Minutes of previous sitting


  Documents received


  Petitions


  Transfers of appropriations


  Membership of Parliament


  Membership of committees and delegations


  Order of business


  One-minute speeches on matters of political importance


  Forest Focus ***II (debate)


  Bathing water ***I (debate)


  Community greenhouse gas emissions and the Kyoto Protocol ***I (debate)


  Gaseous and particulate emissions from non-road mobile machinery ***I (debate)


  Demolition of contaminated US warships in the EU (statement followed by debate)


  Erasmus Mundus (2004-2008) ***II (debate)


  eLearning 2004-2006 ***II (debate)


  Parental responsibility and measures to protect children * (debate)


  Agenda for next sitting


  Closure of sitting |
| ATTENDANCE REGISTER | 18 |
| | Tuesday 21 October 2003 |
| 2004/C 082E/2 | MINUTES | 20 |
| PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING


  Opening of sitting


  Documents received


  Action taken on Parliament's positions and resolutions


  Vote on request for urgent procedure


  Debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (announcement of motions for resolutions tabled)


  Development of the Community's railways ***II — Railway safety ***II — Interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system ***II — European Railway Agency ***II (debate)


  Passenger hand-holds ***I (Rule 110a) (vote)


  Motorcycle stands ***I (Rule 110a) (vote)


  Electrical equipment for use within certain voltage limits ***I (Rule 110a) (vote)


  Injunctions for the protection of consumers' interests ***I (Rule 110a) (vote)


  Quarterly financial accounts for general government ***I (Rule 110a) (vote)


  Waste electrical and electronic equipment ***I (Rule 110a) (vote)


  Excise duty on tobacco products in Corsica * (Rule 110a) (vote)


  Forest Focus ***II (vote)


  Erasmus Mundus (2004-2008) ***II (vote)


  e-Learning 2004-2006 ***II (vote)


  Bathing water ***I (vote)


  Community greenhouse gas emissions and the Kyoto Protocol ***I (vote)


  Gaseous and particulate emissions from non-road mobile machinery ***I (vote)


  Explanations of vote


  Corrections to votes


  Agenda


  Approval of Minutes of previous sitting


  2004 draft general budget: section III — 2004 draft general budget: other sections (debate)


  Question Time (Commission)


  Insurance against civil liability for motor vehicles ***I (debate)


  Women's rights (debate)


  Structural Funds (debate)


  Sweeteners for foodstuffs ***II (debate)


  German deposit system (Oral question with debate)


  Agenda for next sitting


  Closure of sitting |
| ATTENDANCE REGISTER | 35 |
| ANNEX I | 37 |
| ANNEX II | 44 |
| TEXTS ADOPTED | 67 |
| P5_TA(2003)0432Passenger hand-holds ***IEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on passenger hand-holds on two-wheel motor vehicles (codified version) (COM(2003) 145 — C5-0146/2003 — 2003/0058(COD)) | 67 |
| P5_TA(2003)0433Motorcycle stands ***IEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on stands for two-wheel motor vehicles (codified version) (COM(2003) 147 — C5-0147/2003 — 2003/0059(COD)) | 67 |
| P5_TA(2003)0434Electrical equipment for use within certain voltage limits ***IEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version) (COM(2003) 252 — C5-0231/2003 — 2003/0094(COD)) | 68 |
| P5_TA(2003)0435Injunctions for the protection of consumers' interests ***IEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on injunctions for the protection of consumers' interests (codified version) (COM(2003) 241 — C5-0230/2003 — 2003/0099(COD)) | 69 |
| P5_TA(2003)0436Quarterly financial accounts for general government ***IEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council regulation on quarterly financial accounts for general government (COM(2003) 242 — C5-0222/2003 — 2003/0095(COD)) | 69 |
| P5_TC1-COD(2003)0095Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 21 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of Regulation (EC) No ..../2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quarterly financial accounts for general government | 70 |
| ANNEX | 75 |
| P5_TA(2003)0437Waste electrical and electronic equipment ***IEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive amending Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (COM(2003) 219 — C5-0191/2003 — 2003/0084(COD)) | 76 |
| P5_TA(2003)0438Excise duty on tobacco products in Corsica *European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council directive amending Directives 92/79/EEC and 92/80/EEC, authorising France to prolong the application of lower rates of excise duty to tobacco products released for consumption in Corsica (COM(2003) 186 — C5-0197/2003 — 2003/0075(CNS)) | 76 |
| P5_TA(2003)0439Forest focus ***IIEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position with a view to the adoption of a European Parliament and Council Regulation concerning monitoring of forests and environmental interactions in the Community (Forest Focus) (8243/1/2003 — C5-0292/2003 — 2002/0164(COD)) | 78 |
| P5_TC2-COD(2002)0164Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 21 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No../2003 concerning monitoring of forests and environmental interactions in the Community (Forest Focus) | 79 |
| P5_TA(2003)0440Erasmus Mundus (2004-2008) ***IIEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position adopting a European Parliament and Council decision establishing a programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through co-operation with third countries (Erasmus Mundus) (2004-2008) (8644/1/2003 — C5-0294/2003 — 2002/0165(COD)) | 91 |
| P5_TC2-COD(2002)0165Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 21 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Decision../2003/EC establishing a programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through cooperation with third countries (Erasmus Mundus) | 92 |
| ANNEXCOMMUNITY ACTIONS AND SELECTION PROCEDURES | 100 |
| P5_TA(2003)0441e-Learning (2004-2006) ***IIEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a European Parliament and Council decision on a multiannual programme (2004-2006) for the effective integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in education and training systems in Europe (eLearning Programme) (8642/1/2003 — C5-0293/2003 — 2002/0303(COD)) | 104 |
| P5_TC2-COD(2002)0303Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 21 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of Decision No../2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council adopting a multiannual programme (2004-2006) for the effective integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in education and training systems in Europe (eLearning Programme) | 104 |
| ANNEX | 112 |
| P5_TA(2003)0442Bathing water ***IEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive concerning the quality of bathing water (COM(2002) 581 — C5-0508/2002 — 2002/0254(COD)) | 115 |
| P5_TC1-COD(2002)0254Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 21 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Directive 2003/.../EC concerning the quality of bathing water | 116 |
| ANNEX IParameters for Bathing Water Quality | 129 |
| ANNEX IIBathing Water Assessment and Classification | 130 |
| ANNEX IIIThe Bathing Water Profile | 130 |
| ANNEX IVBathing Water Monitoring Frequency | 131 |
| ANNEX VStandards for Handling of Samples | 131 |
| P5_TA(2003)0443Community greenhouse gas emissions and the Kyoto Protocol ***IEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council decision on a monitoring mechanism of Community greenhouse gas emissions and the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol (COM(2003) 51 — C5-0031/2003 — 2003/0029(COD)) | 132 |
| P5_TC1-COD(2003)0029Position of the Euroepan Parliament adopted at first reading on 21 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Decision..2003/EC for a monitoring mechanism of Community greenhouse gas emissions and the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol | 133 |
| ANNEXCORRELATION TABLE | 142 |
| P5_TA(2003)0444Measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines ***IEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive amending Directive 97/68/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery (COM(2002) 765 — C5-0636/2002 — 2002/0304(COD)) | 143 |
| P5_TC1-COD(2002)0304Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 21 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Directive 2003/..../EC amending Directive 97/68/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery | 143 |
| ANNEX I | 153 |
| ANNEX II | 239 |
| ANNEX III | 264 |
| ANNEX IV | 266 |
| | Wednesday 22 October 2003 |
| 2004/C 082E/3 | MINUTES | 267 |
| PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING


  Opening of sitting


  Documents received


  Outcome of the European Council and progress report on the Inter-Governmental Conference (Brussels, 16/17 October 2003) (statements followed by debate)


  Official welcome


  Communication of common positions of the Council


  VOTING TIME


  Women's rights (Rule 110a) (vote)


  Sweeteners for foodstuffs ***II (vote)


  Insurance against civil liability for motor vehicles ***I (vote)


  Parental responsibility and measures to protect children * (vote)


  Structural Funds (vote)


  Market regulations and competition rules for the liberal professions (vote)


  Explanations of vote


  Corrections to votes


  END OF VOTING TIME


  Approval of Minutes of previous sitting


  Main aspects and basic choices of CFSP (debate)


  Forthcoming EU-Russian summit, including the situation in Chechnya (6 November 2003) (statements followed by debate)


  Initiative in the UN for a universal moratorium on the death penalty (statements followed by debate)


  Question Time (Council)


  Peace and dignity in the Middle East (debate)


  Entrepreneurship in Europe — Industrial policy in an enlarged Europe (debate)


  Compensation to crime victims * (debate)


  Prevention and control of trafficking in human organs * (debate)


  Situation in Bolivia (statement followed by debate)


  Agenda for next sitting


  Closure of sitting |
| ATTENDANCE REGISTER | 278 |
| ANNEX I | 280 |
| ANNEX II | 284 |
| TEXTS ADOPTED | 288 |
| P5_TA(2003)0445Sweeteners for foodstuffs ***IIEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position with a view to the adoption of a European Parliament and Council Directive amending Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs (9714/1/2003 — C5-0299/2003 — 2002/0152(COD)) | 288 |
| P5_TC2-COD(2002)0152Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 22 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Directive 2003/.../EC amending Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs | 288 |
| ANNEX | 291 |
| P5_TA(2003)0446Insurance against civil liability for motor vehicles ***IEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directives 72/166/EEC, 84/5/EEC, 88/357/EEC, 90/232/EEC and Directive 2000/26/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles (COM(2002) 244 — C5-0269/2002 — 2002/0124(COD)) | 297 |
| P5_TC1-COD(2002)0124Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 22 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of Directive 2003/..../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directives 72/166/EEC, 84/5/EEC, 88/357/EEC, 90/232/EEC and Directive 2000/26/EC on insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles | 297 |
| P5_TA(2003)0447Parental responsibility and measures to protect children *European Parliament legislative resolution on the Commission proposal for a Council decision authorising the Member States to ratify, or accede to, in the interest of the European Community the Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Cooperation in respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children (the 1996 Hague Convention) (COM(2003) 348 — C5-0302/2003 — 2003/0127(CNS)) | 307 |
| P5_TA(2003)0448Structural FundsEuropean Parliament resolution on the Structural Funds: trend in outstanding commitments and requirements for 2004 (2002/2272(INI)) | 310 |
| | Thursday 23 October 2003 |
| 2004/C 082E/4 | MINUTES | 316 |
| PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING


  Opening of sitting


  Documents received


  Recovery of cod stocks * (debate)


  VOTING TIME


  Draft general budget of the European Union — 2004 Budget (vote)


  2004 draft general budget: section III (vote)


  2004 draft general budget: other sections (vote)


  Compensation to crime victims * (Rule 110a) (vote)


  Recovery of cod stocks * (vote)


  Development of the Community's railways ***II (vote)


  Railway safety ***II (vote)


  Interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system ***II (vote)


  European Railway Agency ***II (vote)


  Prevention and control of trafficking in human organs * (vote)


  Additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro * (vote)


  Outcome of the European Council and progress report on the Inter-Governmental Conference (Brussels, 16/17 October 2003) (vote)


  Main aspects and basic choices of CFSP (vote)


  Initiative in the UN for a universal moratorium on the death penalty (vote)


  Peace and dignity in the Middle East (vote)


  Entrepreneurship in Europe (vote)


  Industrial policy in an enlarged Europe (vote)


  Situation in Bolivia (vote)


  Explanations of vote


  Corrections to votes


  END OF VOTING TIME


  Agenda


  Approval of Minutes of previous sitting


  Membership of committees and delegations


  Common fisheries policy (debate)


  Fishing fleets (2001 & 2002) (debate)


  Reform of the CMOs in tobacco, cotton and olive oil (Oral question with debate)


  Burundi (debate)


  Turkmenistan and Central Asia (debate)


  Nepal (debate)


  Deadline for tabling amendments


  Membership of Parliament


  VOTING TIME


  Burundi (vote)


  Turkmenistan and Central Asia (vote)


  Nepal (vote)


  Common fisheries policy (Rule 110a) (vote)


  Fishing fleets (2001 & 2002) (Rule 110a) (vote)


  Explanations of vote


  END OF VOTING TIME


  Authorisation to draw up reports — cooperation between committees — Referral to committees — Amendments to the title of reports


  Forwarding of texts adopted during the sitting


  Written declarations included in the register (Rule 51)


  Dates for next sittings


  Adjournment of session |
| ATTENDANCE REGISTER | 335 |
| ANNEX I | 337 |
| ANNEX II | 370 |
| TEXTS ADOPTED | 457 |
| P5_TA(2003)04492004 Budget — Section III: CommissionEuropean Parliament resolution on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004 — Section III: Commission (C5-0300/2003 — 2003/2001(BUD)) | 457 |
| ANNEX 1Declarations adopted at the budgetary conciliation meeting of 16 July 2003 between the European Parliament and the Council | 468 |
| Declaration on budget procedure 2004 | 468 |
| Declaration on the adaptation of reference amounts in co-decided legal bases following Enlargement | 469 |
| Declaration on the legal bases for subsidies previously under chapter A-30 | 469 |
| ANNEX 2 | 470 |
| P5_TA(2003)04502004 draft general budget: other sectionsEuropean Parliament resolution on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004 — Section I: European Parliament, Section III: Council, Section IV: Court of Justice, Section V: Court of Auditors, Section VI: European Economic and Social Committee, Section VII: Committee of the Regions, Section VIII(A): European Ombudsman, Section VIII(B): European Data Protection Supervisor (C5-0300/2003 — 2003/2002(BUD)) | 472 |
| P5_TA(2003)0451Compensation to crime victims *European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council directive on compensation to crime victims (COM(2002) 562 — C5-0517/2002 — 2002/0247(CNS)) | 480 |
| P5_TA(2003)0452Recovery of cod stocks *European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation establishing measures for the recovery of cod stocks (COM(2003) 237 — C5-0237/2003 — 2003/0090(CNS)) | 496 |
| P5_TA(2003)0453Development of the Community's railways ***IIEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position with a view to adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 91/440/EEC on the development of the Community's railways (8011/3/2003 — C5-0295/2003 — 2002/0025(COD)) | 502 |
| P5_TC2-COD(2002)0025Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 23 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 91/440/EEC on the development of the Community's railways | 502 |
| P5_TA(2003)0454Railway safety ***IIEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position for adopting a European Parliament and Council directive on safety on the Community's railways and amending Council Directive 95/18/EC on the licensing of railway undertakings and Directive 2001/14/EC on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (Railway Safety Directive) (8557/2/2003 — C5-0297/2003 — 2002/0022(COD)) | 506 |
| P5_TC2-COD(2002)0022Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 23 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on safety on the Community's railways and amending Council Directive 95/18/EC on the licensing of railway undertakings and Directive 2001/14/EC on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification | 506 |
| ANNEX ICommon Safety Indicators | 530 |
| ANNEX IINotification of national safety rules | 532 |
| ANNEX IIISafety Management Systems | 533 |
| ANNEX IVDeclarations for network specific part of safety certificate | 534 |
| ANNEX VPrincipal content of accident and incident investigation report | 534 |
| P5_TA(2003)0455Interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system ***IIEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a European Parliament and Council Directive amending Council Directive 96/48/EC on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system and Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system (8556/2/2003 — C5-0298/2003 — 2002/0023(COD)) | 536 |
| P5_TC2-COD(2002)0023Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 23 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council 2003/..../EC amending Council Directive 96/48/EC on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system and Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system | 537 |
| ANNEX I | 556 |
| ANNEX II | 557 |
| ANNEX III | 558 |
| P5_TA(2003)0456European Railway Agency ***IIEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position for adopting a European Parliament and Council regulation on establishing a European Railway Agency (Agency Regulation) (8558/2/2003 — C5-0296/2003 — 2002/0024(COD)) | 560 |
| P5_TC2-COD(2002)0024Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 23 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No../2003 establishing a European Railway Agency | 560 |
| P5_TA(2003)0457Prevention and control of trafficking in human organs *European Parliament legislative resolution on the Initiative of the Hellenic Republic with a view to adopting a Council Framework Decision concerning the prevention and control of trafficking in human organs and tissues (7247/2003 — C5-0166/2003 — 2003/0812(CNS) | 580 |
| P5_TA(2003)0458Additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro *European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision on additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro amending Decision 2002/882/EC providing further macro financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (COM(2003) 506 — C5-0428/2003 — 2003/0190(CNS)) | 591 |
| P5_TA(2003)0459Outcome of the European CouncilEuropean Parliament resolution on the outcome of the European Council meeting held in Brussels on 16-17 October 2003 | 592 |
| P5_TA(2003)0460CFSPEuropean Parliament resolution on the annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the main aspects and basic choices of CFSP, including the financial implications for the general budget of the European Union — 2002 (7038/2003 — C5-0423/2003 — 2003/2141(INI)) | 599 |
| P5_TA(2003)0461Universal moratorium on the death penaltyEuropean Parliament resolution on the initiative in favour of a universal moratorium on the death penalty in the context of the UN | 609 |
| P5_TA(2003)0462Peace and dignity in the Middle EastEuropean Parliament resolution on peace and dignity in the Middle East (2002/2166(INI)) | 610 |
| P5_TA(2003)0463Entrepreneurship in EuropeEuropean Parliament resolution on entrepreneurship in Europe — Green Paper (COM(2003) 27 — 2003/2161(INI)) | 620 |
| P5_TA(2003)0464Industrial policy in an enlarged EuropeEuropean Parliament resolution on industrial policy in an enlarged Europe (COM(2002) 714 — 2003/2063(INI)) | 627 |
| P5_TA(2003)0465Situation in BoliviaEuropean Parliament resolution on the situation in Bolivia | 634 |
| P5_TA(2003)0466BurundiEuropean Parliament resolution on human rights violations and failure to show respect for the rule of law in Burundi | 636 |
| P5_TA(2003)0467Turkmenistan and Central AsiaEuropean Parliament resolution on Turkmenistan, including Central Asia | 639 |
| P5_TA(2003)0468NepalEuropean Parliament resolution on Nepal | 643 |
| P5_TA(2003)0469Common fisheries policyEuropean Parliament resolution on the Commission communication to the Council and the European Parliament Towards uniform and effective implementation of the common fisheries policy (COM(2003) 130 — 2003/2104(INI)) | 645 |
| P5_TA(2003)0470MAGP for fishing fleetsEuropean Parliament resolution the annual report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the results of the multi-annual guidance programmes for the fishing fleets at the end of 2001 and on the report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the intermediate results of the multi-annual guidance programmes for the fishing fleets at 30 June 2002 (COM(2002) 446 — COM(2002) 483 — 2002/2262(INI)) | 648 |

Notice No

Contents

page

I   (Information)

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

2003 — 2004 SESSION

Monday 20 October 2003

2004/C 082E/1

MINUTES

1

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING

Resumption of session

Approval of Minutes of previous sitting

Documents received

Petitions

Transfers of appropriations

Membership of Parliament

Membership of committees and delegations

Order of business

One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

Forest Focus ***II (debate)

Bathing water ***I (debate)

Community greenhouse gas emissions and the Kyoto Protocol ***I (debate)

Gaseous and particulate emissions from non-road mobile machinery ***I (debate)

Demolition of contaminated US warships in the EU (statement followed by debate)

Erasmus Mundus (2004-2008) ***II (debate)

eLearning 2004-2006 ***II (debate)

Parental responsibility and measures to protect children * (debate)

Agenda for next sitting

Closure of sitting

ATTENDANCE REGISTER

18

Tuesday 21 October 2003

2004/C 082E/2

MINUTES

20

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING

Opening of sitting

Documents received

Action taken on Parliament's positions and resolutions

Vote on request for urgent procedure

Debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (announcement of motions for resolutions tabled)

Development of the Community's railways ***II — Railway safety ***II — Interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system ***II — European Railway Agency ***II (debate)

Passenger hand-holds ***I (Rule 110a) (vote)

Motorcycle stands ***I (Rule 110a) (vote)

Electrical equipment for use within certain voltage limits ***I (Rule 110a) (vote)

Injunctions for the protection of consumers' interests ***I (Rule 110a) (vote)

Quarterly financial accounts for general government ***I (Rule 110a) (vote)

Waste electrical and electronic equipment ***I (Rule 110a) (vote)

Excise duty on tobacco products in Corsica * (Rule 110a) (vote)

Forest Focus ***II (vote)

Erasmus Mundus (2004-2008) ***II (vote)

e-Learning 2004-2006 ***II (vote)

Bathing water ***I (vote)

Community greenhouse gas emissions and the Kyoto Protocol ***I (vote)

Gaseous and particulate emissions from non-road mobile machinery ***I (vote)

Explanations of vote

Corrections to votes

Agenda

Approval of Minutes of previous sitting

2004 draft general budget: section III — 2004 draft general budget: other sections (debate)

Question Time (Commission)

Insurance against civil liability for motor vehicles ***I (debate)

Women's rights (debate)

Structural Funds (debate)

Sweeteners for foodstuffs ***II (debate)

German deposit system (Oral question with debate)

Agenda for next sitting

Closure of sitting

ATTENDANCE REGISTER

35

ANNEX I

37

ANNEX II

44

TEXTS ADOPTED

67

P5_TA(2003)0432Passenger hand-holds ***IEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on passenger hand-holds on two-wheel motor vehicles (codified version) (COM(2003) 145 — C5-0146/2003 — 2003/0058(COD))

67

P5_TA(2003)0433Motorcycle stands ***IEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on stands for two-wheel motor vehicles (codified version) (COM(2003) 147 — C5-0147/2003 — 2003/0059(COD))

67

P5_TA(2003)0434Electrical equipment for use within certain voltage limits ***IEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version) (COM(2003) 252 — C5-0231/2003 — 2003/0094(COD))

68

P5_TA(2003)0435Injunctions for the protection of consumers' interests ***IEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on injunctions for the protection of consumers' interests (codified version) (COM(2003) 241 — C5-0230/2003 — 2003/0099(COD))

69

P5_TA(2003)0436Quarterly financial accounts for general government ***IEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council regulation on quarterly financial accounts for general government (COM(2003) 242 — C5-0222/2003 — 2003/0095(COD))

69

P5_TC1-COD(2003)0095Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 21 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of Regulation (EC) No ..../2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quarterly financial accounts for general government

70

ANNEX

75

P5_TA(2003)0437Waste electrical and electronic equipment ***IEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive amending Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (COM(2003) 219 — C5-0191/2003 — 2003/0084(COD))

76

P5_TA(2003)0438Excise duty on tobacco products in Corsica *European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council directive amending Directives 92/79/EEC and 92/80/EEC, authorising France to prolong the application of lower rates of excise duty to tobacco products released for consumption in Corsica (COM(2003) 186 — C5-0197/2003 — 2003/0075(CNS))

76

P5_TA(2003)0439Forest focus ***IIEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position with a view to the adoption of a European Parliament and Council Regulation concerning monitoring of forests and environmental interactions in the Community (Forest Focus) (8243/1/2003 — C5-0292/2003 — 2002/0164(COD))

78

P5_TC2-COD(2002)0164Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 21 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No../2003 concerning monitoring of forests and environmental interactions in the Community (Forest Focus)

79

P5_TA(2003)0440Erasmus Mundus (2004-2008) ***IIEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position adopting a European Parliament and Council decision establishing a programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through co-operation with third countries (Erasmus Mundus) (2004-2008) (8644/1/2003 — C5-0294/2003 — 2002/0165(COD))

91

P5_TC2-COD(2002)0165Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 21 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Decision../2003/EC establishing a programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through cooperation with third countries (Erasmus Mundus)

92

ANNEXCOMMUNITY ACTIONS AND SELECTION PROCEDURES

100

P5_TA(2003)0441e-Learning (2004-2006) ***IIEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a European Parliament and Council decision on a multiannual programme (2004-2006) for the effective integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in education and training systems in Europe (eLearning Programme) (8642/1/2003 — C5-0293/2003 — 2002/0303(COD))

104

P5_TC2-COD(2002)0303Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 21 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of Decision No../2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council adopting a multiannual programme (2004-2006) for the effective integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in education and training systems in Europe (eLearning Programme)

104

ANNEX

112

P5_TA(2003)0442Bathing water ***IEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive concerning the quality of bathing water (COM(2002) 581 — C5-0508/2002 — 2002/0254(COD))

115

P5_TC1-COD(2002)0254Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 21 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Directive 2003/.../EC concerning the quality of bathing water

116

ANNEX IParameters for Bathing Water Quality

129

ANNEX IIBathing Water Assessment and Classification

130

ANNEX IIIThe Bathing Water Profile

130

ANNEX IVBathing Water Monitoring Frequency

131

ANNEX VStandards for Handling of Samples

131

P5_TA(2003)0443Community greenhouse gas emissions and the Kyoto Protocol ***IEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council decision on a monitoring mechanism of Community greenhouse gas emissions and the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol (COM(2003) 51 — C5-0031/2003 — 2003/0029(COD))

132

P5_TC1-COD(2003)0029Position of the Euroepan Parliament adopted at first reading on 21 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Decision..2003/EC for a monitoring mechanism of Community greenhouse gas emissions and the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol

133

ANNEXCORRELATION TABLE

142

P5_TA(2003)0444Measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines ***IEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive amending Directive 97/68/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery (COM(2002) 765 — C5-0636/2002 — 2002/0304(COD))

143

P5_TC1-COD(2002)0304Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 21 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Directive 2003/..../EC amending Directive 97/68/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery

143

ANNEX I

153

ANNEX II

239

ANNEX III

264

ANNEX IV

266

Wednesday 22 October 2003

2004/C 082E/3

MINUTES

267

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING

Opening of sitting

Documents received

Outcome of the European Council and progress report on the Inter-Governmental Conference (Brussels, 16/17 October 2003) (statements followed by debate)

Official welcome

Communication of common positions of the Council

VOTING TIME

Women's rights (Rule 110a) (vote)

Sweeteners for foodstuffs ***II (vote)

Insurance against civil liability for motor vehicles ***I (vote)

Parental responsibility and measures to protect children * (vote)

Structural Funds (vote)

Market regulations and competition rules for the liberal professions (vote)

Explanations of vote

Corrections to votes

END OF VOTING TIME

Approval of Minutes of previous sitting

Main aspects and basic choices of CFSP (debate)

Forthcoming EU-Russian summit, including the situation in Chechnya (6 November 2003) (statements followed by debate)

Initiative in the UN for a universal moratorium on the death penalty (statements followed by debate)

Question Time (Council)

Peace and dignity in the Middle East (debate)

Entrepreneurship in Europe — Industrial policy in an enlarged Europe (debate)

Compensation to crime victims * (debate)

Prevention and control of trafficking in human organs * (debate)

Situation in Bolivia (statement followed by debate)

Agenda for next sitting

Closure of sitting

ATTENDANCE REGISTER

278

ANNEX I

280

ANNEX II

284

TEXTS ADOPTED

288

P5_TA(2003)0445Sweeteners for foodstuffs ***IIEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position with a view to the adoption of a European Parliament and Council Directive amending Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs (9714/1/2003 — C5-0299/2003 — 2002/0152(COD))

288

P5_TC2-COD(2002)0152Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 22 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Directive 2003/.../EC amending Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs

288

ANNEX

291

P5_TA(2003)0446Insurance against civil liability for motor vehicles ***IEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directives 72/166/EEC, 84/5/EEC, 88/357/EEC, 90/232/EEC and Directive 2000/26/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles (COM(2002) 244 — C5-0269/2002 — 2002/0124(COD))

297

P5_TC1-COD(2002)0124Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 22 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of Directive 2003/..../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directives 72/166/EEC, 84/5/EEC, 88/357/EEC, 90/232/EEC and Directive 2000/26/EC on insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles

297

P5_TA(2003)0447Parental responsibility and measures to protect children *European Parliament legislative resolution on the Commission proposal for a Council decision authorising the Member States to ratify, or accede to, in the interest of the European Community the Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Cooperation in respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children (the 1996 Hague Convention) (COM(2003) 348 — C5-0302/2003 — 2003/0127(CNS))

307

P5_TA(2003)0448Structural FundsEuropean Parliament resolution on the Structural Funds: trend in outstanding commitments and requirements for 2004 (2002/2272(INI))

310

Thursday 23 October 2003

2004/C 082E/4

MINUTES

316

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING

Opening of sitting

Documents received

Recovery of cod stocks * (debate)

VOTING TIME

Draft general budget of the European Union — 2004 Budget (vote)

2004 draft general budget: section III (vote)

2004 draft general budget: other sections (vote)

Compensation to crime victims * (Rule 110a) (vote)

Recovery of cod stocks * (vote)

Development of the Community's railways ***II (vote)

Railway safety ***II (vote)

Interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system ***II (vote)

European Railway Agency ***II (vote)

Prevention and control of trafficking in human organs * (vote)

Additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro * (vote)

Outcome of the European Council and progress report on the Inter-Governmental Conference (Brussels, 16/17 October 2003) (vote)

Main aspects and basic choices of CFSP (vote)

Initiative in the UN for a universal moratorium on the death penalty (vote)

Peace and dignity in the Middle East (vote)

Entrepreneurship in Europe (vote)

Industrial policy in an enlarged Europe (vote)

Situation in Bolivia (vote)

Explanations of vote

Corrections to votes

END OF VOTING TIME

Agenda

Approval of Minutes of previous sitting

Membership of committees and delegations

Common fisheries policy (debate)

Fishing fleets (2001 & 2002) (debate)

Reform of the CMOs in tobacco, cotton and olive oil (Oral question with debate)

Burundi (debate)

Turkmenistan and Central Asia (debate)

Nepal (debate)

Deadline for tabling amendments

Membership of Parliament

VOTING TIME

Burundi (vote)

Turkmenistan and Central Asia (vote)

Nepal (vote)

Common fisheries policy (Rule 110a) (vote)

Fishing fleets (2001 & 2002) (Rule 110a) (vote)

Explanations of vote

END OF VOTING TIME

Authorisation to draw up reports — cooperation between committees — Referral to committees — Amendments to the title of reports

Forwarding of texts adopted during the sitting

Written declarations included in the register (Rule 51)

Dates for next sittings

Adjournment of session

ATTENDANCE REGISTER

335

ANNEX I

337

ANNEX II

370

TEXTS ADOPTED

457

P5_TA(2003)04492004 Budget — Section III: CommissionEuropean Parliament resolution on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004 — Section III: Commission (C5-0300/2003 — 2003/2001(BUD))

457

ANNEX 1Declarations adopted at the budgetary conciliation meeting of 16 July 2003 between the European Parliament and the Council

468

Declaration on budget procedure 2004

468

Declaration on the adaptation of reference amounts in co-decided legal bases following Enlargement

469

Declaration on the legal bases for subsidies previously under chapter A-30

469

ANNEX 2

470

P5_TA(2003)04502004 draft general budget: other sectionsEuropean Parliament resolution on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004 — Section I: European Parliament, Section III: Council, Section IV: Court of Justice, Section V: Court of Auditors, Section VI: European Economic and Social Committee, Section VII: Committee of the Regions, Section VIII(A): European Ombudsman, Section VIII(B): European Data Protection Supervisor (C5-0300/2003 — 2003/2002(BUD))

472

P5_TA(2003)0451Compensation to crime victims *European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council directive on compensation to crime victims (COM(2002) 562 — C5-0517/2002 — 2002/0247(CNS))

480

P5_TA(2003)0452Recovery of cod stocks *European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation establishing measures for the recovery of cod stocks (COM(2003) 237 — C5-0237/2003 — 2003/0090(CNS))

496

P5_TA(2003)0453Development of the Community's railways ***IIEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position with a view to adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 91/440/EEC on the development of the Community's railways (8011/3/2003 — C5-0295/2003 — 2002/0025(COD))

502

P5_TC2-COD(2002)0025Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 23 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 91/440/EEC on the development of the Community's railways

502

P5_TA(2003)0454Railway safety ***IIEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position for adopting a European Parliament and Council directive on safety on the Community's railways and amending Council Directive 95/18/EC on the licensing of railway undertakings and Directive 2001/14/EC on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (Railway Safety Directive) (8557/2/2003 — C5-0297/2003 — 2002/0022(COD))

506

P5_TC2-COD(2002)0022Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 23 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on safety on the Community's railways and amending Council Directive 95/18/EC on the licensing of railway undertakings and Directive 2001/14/EC on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification

506

ANNEX ICommon Safety Indicators

530

ANNEX IINotification of national safety rules

532

ANNEX IIISafety Management Systems

533

ANNEX IVDeclarations for network specific part of safety certificate

534

ANNEX VPrincipal content of accident and incident investigation report

534

P5_TA(2003)0455Interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system ***IIEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a European Parliament and Council Directive amending Council Directive 96/48/EC on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system and Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system (8556/2/2003 — C5-0298/2003 — 2002/0023(COD))

536

P5_TC2-COD(2002)0023Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 23 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council 2003/..../EC amending Council Directive 96/48/EC on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system and Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system

537

ANNEX I

556

ANNEX II

557

ANNEX III

558

P5_TA(2003)0456European Railway Agency ***IIEuropean Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position for adopting a European Parliament and Council regulation on establishing a European Railway Agency (Agency Regulation) (8558/2/2003 — C5-0296/2003 — 2002/0024(COD))

560

P5_TC2-COD(2002)0024Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 23 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No../2003 establishing a European Railway Agency

560

P5_TA(2003)0457Prevention and control of trafficking in human organs *European Parliament legislative resolution on the Initiative of the Hellenic Republic with a view to adopting a Council Framework Decision concerning the prevention and control of trafficking in human organs and tissues (7247/2003 — C5-0166/2003 — 2003/0812(CNS)

580

P5_TA(2003)0458Additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro *European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision on additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro amending Decision 2002/882/EC providing further macro financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (COM(2003) 506 — C5-0428/2003 — 2003/0190(CNS))

591

P5_TA(2003)0459Outcome of the European CouncilEuropean Parliament resolution on the outcome of the European Council meeting held in Brussels on 16-17 October 2003

592

P5_TA(2003)0460CFSPEuropean Parliament resolution on the annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the main aspects and basic choices of CFSP, including the financial implications for the general budget of the European Union — 2002 (7038/2003 — C5-0423/2003 — 2003/2141(INI))

599

P5_TA(2003)0461Universal moratorium on the death penaltyEuropean Parliament resolution on the initiative in favour of a universal moratorium on the death penalty in the context of the UN

609

P5_TA(2003)0462Peace and dignity in the Middle EastEuropean Parliament resolution on peace and dignity in the Middle East (2002/2166(INI))

610

P5_TA(2003)0463Entrepreneurship in EuropeEuropean Parliament resolution on entrepreneurship in Europe — Green Paper (COM(2003) 27 — 2003/2161(INI))

620

P5_TA(2003)0464Industrial policy in an enlarged EuropeEuropean Parliament resolution on industrial policy in an enlarged Europe (COM(2002) 714 — 2003/2063(INI))

627

P5_TA(2003)0465Situation in BoliviaEuropean Parliament resolution on the situation in Bolivia

634

P5_TA(2003)0466BurundiEuropean Parliament resolution on human rights violations and failure to show respect for the rule of law in Burundi

636

P5_TA(2003)0467Turkmenistan and Central AsiaEuropean Parliament resolution on Turkmenistan, including Central Asia

639

P5_TA(2003)0468NepalEuropean Parliament resolution on Nepal

643

P5_TA(2003)0469Common fisheries policyEuropean Parliament resolution on the Commission communication to the Council and the European Parliament Towards uniform and effective implementation of the common fisheries policy (COM(2003) 130 — 2003/2104(INI))

645

P5_TA(2003)0470MAGP for fishing fleetsEuropean Parliament resolution the annual report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the results of the multi-annual guidance programmes for the fishing fleets at the end of 2001 and on the report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the intermediate results of the multi-annual guidance programmes for the fishing fleets at 30 June 2002 (COM(2002) 446 — COM(2002) 483 — 2002/2262(INI))

648

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Monday 20 October 2003

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MINUTES

(2004/C 82 E/01)

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING

IN THE CHAIR: Pat COX

President

1.   Resumption of session

The sitting opened at 17.00.

2.   Approval of Minutes of previous sitting

The Minutes of the previous sitting were approved.

3.   Documents received

The following documents had been received:

| 1) | from the Council and Commission:







  — | Amended proposal for a Council regulation laying down certain control measures applicable to fishing activities in the area covered by the Convention on the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources (COM(2003) 384 — C5-0430/2003 — 2002/0137(CNS))






  referred to | responsible: PECH |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| legal basis: | Article 37 EC |

1)

from the Council and Commission:

—

Amended proposal for a Council regulation laying down certain control measures applicable to fishing activities in the area covered by the Convention on the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources (COM(2003) 384 — C5-0430/2003 — 2002/0137(CNS))

referred to

responsible: PECH

legal basis:

Article 37 EC

| — | Amended proposal for a Council regulation laying down certain technical measures applicable to fishing activities in the area covered by the Convention on the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources (COM(2003) 384 — C5-0431/2003 — 2002/0138(CNS))






  referred to | responsible: PECH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| legal basis: | Article 37 EC |

—

Amended proposal for a Council regulation laying down certain technical measures applicable to fishing activities in the area covered by the Convention on the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources (COM(2003) 384 — C5-0431/2003 — 2002/0138(CNS))

referred to

responsible: PECH

legal basis:

Article 37 EC

| — | Amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending the amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of trans-European networks (COM(2003) 561 — C5-0457/2003 — 2001/0226(COD))






  referred to | responsible: BUDG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | opinion: ITRE, RETT |
| legal basis: | Article 156(1) EC |

—

Amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending the amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of trans-European networks (COM(2003) 561 — C5-0457/2003 — 2001/0226(COD))

referred to

responsible: BUDG

opinion: ITRE, RETT

legal basis:

Article 156(1) EC

| — | Opinion of the Council on transfer of appropriations 25/2003 between Chapters in Section III — Commission — Part B — of the General Budget for the European Union for the financial year 2003 (C5-0468/2003 — 2003/2174(GBD))






  referred to | responsible: BUDG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| legal basis: | Article 274 EC |

—

Opinion of the Council on transfer of appropriations 25/2003 between Chapters in Section III — Commission — Part B — of the General Budget for the European Union for the financial year 2003 (C5-0468/2003 — 2003/2174(GBD))

referred to

responsible: BUDG

legal basis:

Article 274 EC

| — | 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))






  referred to | responsible: ITRE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | opinion: AFET, BUDG |
| legal basis: | Articles 170 and 300(2), (3), 1st subparagraph and (3), 1st subparagraph EC |

—

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))

referred to

responsible: ITRE

opinion: AFET, BUDG

legal basis:

Articles 170 and 300(2), (3), 1st subparagraph and (3), 1st subparagraph EC

| — | 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))






  referred to | responsible: ITRE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | opinion: AFET, BUDG |
| legal basis: | Articles 170 and 300(2), (3), 1st subparagraph and (3), 1st subparagraph EC |

—

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))

referred to

responsible: ITRE

opinion: AFET, BUDG

legal basis:

Articles 170 and 300(2), (3), 1st subparagraph and (3), 1st subparagraph EC

| — | Draft Council decision extending the effects of Council decision concerning the analysis and cooperation with regard to counterfeit coins to those Member States which have not adopted the euro as their single currency (13203/2/2003 — C5-0471/2003 — 2003/0158(CNS))






  referred to | responsible: LIBE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | opinion: ECON |
| legal basis: | Article 308 EC |

—

Draft Council decision extending the effects of Council decision concerning the analysis and cooperation with regard to counterfeit coins to those Member States which have not adopted the euro as their single currency (13203/2/2003 — C5-0471/2003 — 2003/0158(CNS))

referred to

responsible: LIBE

opinion: ECON

legal basis:

Article 308 EC

| — | Amended proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 95/2/EC on food additives other than colours and sweeteners (COM(2003) 583 — C5-0472/2003 — 2002/0274(COD))






  referred to | responsible: ENVI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | opinion: ITRE |
| legal basis: | Article 95 EC |

—

Amended proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 95/2/EC on food additives other than colours and sweeteners (COM(2003) 583 — C5-0472/2003 — 2002/0274(COD))

referred to

responsible: ENVI

opinion: ITRE

legal basis:

Article 95 EC

| — | Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the use of frontal protection systems on motor vehicles and amending Council Directive 70/156/EEC (COM(2003) 586 — C5-0473/2003 — 2003/0226(COD))






  referred to | responsible: RETT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | opinion: JURI, ENVI |
| legal basis: | Article 95 EC |

—

Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the use of frontal protection systems on motor vehicles and amending Council Directive 70/156/EEC (COM(2003) 586 — C5-0473/2003 — 2003/0226(COD))

referred to

responsible: RETT

opinion: JURI, ENVI

legal basis:

Article 95 EC

| — | Amended proposal for a European Parliament and Council regulation on coordination of social security systems (COM(2003) 596 — C5-0474/2003 — 1998/0360(COD))






  referred to | responsible: EMPL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | opinion: BUDG, LIBE, JURI, PETI |
| legal basis: | Articles 18, 42 and 308 EC |

—

Amended proposal for a European Parliament and Council regulation on coordination of social security systems (COM(2003) 596 — C5-0474/2003 — 1998/0360(COD))

referred to

responsible: EMPL

opinion: BUDG, LIBE, JURI, PETI

legal basis:

Articles 18, 42 and 308 EC

| — | Proposal for the transfer of appropriations 29/2003 between Chapters in Section III — Commission — Part A — of the General Budget for the European Union for the financial year 2003 (SEC(2003) 132 — C5-0475/2003 — 2003/2185(GBD))






  referred to | responsible: BUDG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| legal basis: | Article 274 EC |

—

Proposal for the transfer of appropriations 29/2003 between Chapters in Section III — Commission — Part A — of the General Budget for the European Union for the financial year 2003 (SEC(2003) 132 — C5-0475/2003 — 2003/2185(GBD))

referred to

responsible: BUDG

legal basis:

Article 274 EC

| — | Proposal for the transfer of appropriations 28/2003 between Chapters in Section III — Commission — Part B — of the General Budget for the European Union for the financial year 2003 (SEC(2003) 133 — C5-0476/2003 — 2003/2186(GBD))






  referred to | responsible: BUDG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| legal basis: | Article 274 EC |

—

Proposal for the transfer of appropriations 28/2003 between Chapters in Section III — Commission — Part B — of the General Budget for the European Union for the financial year 2003 (SEC(2003) 133 — C5-0476/2003 — 2003/2186(GBD))

referred to

responsible: BUDG

legal basis:

Article 274 EC

| — | Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 571/88 on the organisation of Community surveys on the structure of agricultural holdings after enlargement (COM(2003) 605 — C5-0477/2003 — 2003/0234(COD))






  referred to | responsible: BUDG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | opinion: AGRI |
| legal basis: | Article 285(1) EC |

—

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 571/88 on the organisation of Community surveys on the structure of agricultural holdings after enlargement (COM(2003) 605 — C5-0477/2003 — 2003/0234(COD))

referred to

responsible: BUDG

opinion: AGRI

legal basis:

Article 285(1) EC

| — | Proposal for a Council decision concerning the conclusion of the Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation between the European Community and the State of Israel (COM(2003) 568 — C5-0478/2003 — 2003/0220(CNS))






  referred to | responsible: ITRE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | opinion: AFET, BUDG |
| legal basis: | Articles 170 and 300(2), 1st subparagraph EC |

—

Proposal for a Council decision concerning the conclusion of the Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation between the European Community and the State of Israel (COM(2003) 568 — C5-0478/2003 — 2003/0220(CNS))

referred to

responsible: ITRE

opinion: AFET, BUDG

legal basis:

Articles 170 and 300(2), 1st subparagraph EC

| — | Amended proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1936/2001 of 27 September 2001 laying down control measures applicable to fishing for certain stocks of highly migratory fish (COM(2003) 417 — C5-0479/2003 — 2002/0186(CNS))






  referred to | responsible: PECH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| legal basis: | Article 37 EC |

—

Amended proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1936/2001 of 27 September 2001 laying down control measures applicable to fishing for certain stocks of highly migratory fish (COM(2003) 417 — C5-0479/2003 — 2002/0186(CNS))

referred to

responsible: PECH

legal basis:

Article 37 EC

| — | Proposal for a Council regulation concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea and amending Regulations (EC) No 2847/93 and (EC) No 973/2001 (COM(2003) 589 — C5-0480/2003 — 2003/0229(CNS))






  referred to | responsible: PECH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | opinion: ENVI |
| legal basis: | Article 37 EC |

—

Proposal for a Council regulation concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea and amending Regulations (EC) No 2847/93 and (EC) No 973/2001 (COM(2003) 589 — C5-0480/2003 — 2003/0229(CNS))

referred to

responsible: PECH

opinion: ENVI

legal basis:

Article 37 EC

| — | Amended proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a second phase of a programme of Community action (2004-2008) to prevent violence against children, young people and women and to protect victims and groups at-risk (the DAPHNE II programme) (COM(2003) 616 — C5-0481/2003 — 2003/0025(COD))






  referred to | responsible: FEMM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | opinion: BUDG, LIBE |
| legal basis: | Article 152 EC |

—

Amended proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a second phase of a programme of Community action (2004-2008) to prevent violence against children, young people and women and to protect victims and groups at-risk (the DAPHNE II programme) (COM(2003) 616 — C5-0481/2003 — 2003/0025(COD))

referred to

responsible: FEMM

opinion: BUDG, LIBE

legal basis:

Article 152 EC

| — | Proposal for a Council directive laying down animal health rules for the importation into the Community of certain live ungulate animals, and amending Directives 90/426/EEC and 92/65/EEC (COM(2003) 570 — C5-0483/2003 — 2003/0224(CNS))






  referred to | responsible: ENVI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | opinion: AGRI |
| legal basis: | Articles 37 and 300(2-3), 1st subparagraph EC |

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Proposal for a Council directive laying down animal health rules for the importation into the Community of certain live ungulate animals, and amending Directives 90/426/EEC and 92/65/EEC (COM(2003) 570 — C5-0483/2003 — 2003/0224(CNS))

referred to

responsible: ENVI

opinion: AGRI

legal basis:

Articles 37 and 300(2-3), 1st subparagraph EC

| — | Opinion of the Commission pursuant to Article 251(2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council's Common Position regarding the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the re-use of public sector documents (COM(2003) 620 — C5-0484/2003 — 2002/0123(COD))






  referred to | responsible: ITRE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | opinion: LIBE, ECON, JURI, CULT |
| legal basis: | Article 95 EC |

—

Opinion of the Commission pursuant to Article 251(2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council's Common Position regarding the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the re-use of public sector documents (COM(2003) 620 — C5-0484/2003 — 2002/0123(COD))

referred to

responsible: ITRE

opinion: LIBE, ECON, JURI, CULT

legal basis:

Article 95 EC

| — | Amended proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision No 1692/96/EC on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (COM(2003) 564 — C5-0485/2003 — 2001/0229(COD))






  referred to | responsible: RETT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | opinion: BUDG, ITRE, ENVI |
| legal basis: | Article 156 EC |

—

Amended proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision No 1692/96/EC on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (COM(2003) 564 — C5-0485/2003 — 2001/0229(COD))

referred to

responsible: RETT

opinion: BUDG, ITRE, ENVI

legal basis:

Article 156 EC

| — | Amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 577/98 on the organisation of a labour force sample survey in the Community to adapt the list of survey characteristics (COM(2003) 594 — C5-0486/2003 — 2003/0047(COD))






  referred to | responsible: EMPL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | opinion: ECON |
| legal basis: | Article 285 EC |

—

Amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 577/98 on the organisation of a labour force sample survey in the Community to adapt the list of survey characteristics (COM(2003) 594 — C5-0486/2003 — 2003/0047(COD))

referred to

responsible: EMPL

opinion: ECON

legal basis:

Article 285 EC

| — | Proposal for a Council decision concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation (10667/1/2003 — C5-0490/2003 — 2003/0054(CNS))






  referred to | responsible: LIBE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | opinion: AFET |
| legal basis: | Articles 63(3) and 300(2-3), 1st subparagraph EC |

—

Proposal for a Council decision concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation (10667/1/2003 — C5-0490/2003 — 2003/0054(CNS))

referred to

responsible: LIBE

opinion: AFET

legal basis:

Articles 63(3) and 300(2-3), 1st subparagraph EC

| — | 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))






  referred to | responsible: JURI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | opinion: BUDG |
| legal basis: | Article 283 EC |

—

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))

referred to

responsible: JURI

opinion: BUDG

legal basis:

Article 283 EC

| 2) | from committees







  2.1) | reports:







  — | * Report on the Commission proposal for a Council decision authorising the Member States to ratify, or accede to, in the interest of the European Community the Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Cooperation in respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children (the 1996 Hague Convention) (COM(2003) 348 — C5-0302/2003 — 2003/0127(CNS)) — Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs.
  Rapporteur: Mrs Hermange
  (A5-0319/2003). |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

2)

from committees

2.1)

reports:

—

- Report on the Commission proposal for a Council decision authorising the Member States to ratify, or accede to, in the interest of the European Community the Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Cooperation in respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children (the 1996 Hague Convention) (COM(2003) 348 — C5-0302/2003 — 2003/0127(CNS)) — Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs.

Rapporteur: Mrs Hermange

(A5-0319/2003).

| — | * Report on the initiative of the Hellenic Republic with a view to adopting a Council Framework Decision concerning the prevention and control of trafficking in human organs and tissues (7247/2003 — C5-0166/2003 — 2003/0812(CNS)) — Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs.
  Rapporteur: Mr Robert Evans
  (A5-0326/2003). |
| --- | --- |

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- Report on the initiative of the Hellenic Republic with a view to adopting a Council Framework Decision concerning the prevention and control of trafficking in human organs and tissues (7247/2003 — C5-0166/2003 — 2003/0812(CNS)) — Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs.

Rapporteur: Mr Robert Evans

(A5-0326/2003).

| — | Report on the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) (2003/2106(INI)) — Committee on Development and Cooperation.
  Rapporteur: Mr Bébéar
  (A5-0329/2003). |
| --- | --- |

—

Report on the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) (2003/2106(INI)) — Committee on Development and Cooperation.

Rapporteur: Mr Bébéar

(A5-0329/2003).

| — | * Report on the proposal for a Council directive on compensation to crime victims (COM(2002) 562 — C5-0517/2002 — 2002/0247(CNS)) — Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs.
  Rapporteur: Mrs Angelilli
  (A5-0330/2003). |
| --- | --- |

—

- Report on the proposal for a Council directive on compensation to crime victims (COM(2002) 562 — C5-0517/2002 — 2002/0247(CNS)) — Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs.

Rapporteur: Mrs Angelilli

(A5-0330/2003).

| — | Report on the Commission communication ‘Towards uniform and effective implementation of the common fisheries policy’ (COM(2003) 130 — C5-0240/2003 — 2003/2104(INI)) — Committee on Fisheries.
  Rapporteur: Mrs Figueiredo
  (A5-0331/2003). |
| --- | --- |

—

Report on the Commission communication ‘Towards uniform and effective implementation of the common fisheries policy’ (COM(2003) 130 — C5-0240/2003 — 2003/2104(INI)) — Committee on Fisheries.

Rapporteur: Mrs Figueiredo

(A5-0331/2003).

| — | Report on the annual report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the results of the multi-annual guidance programmes for the fishing fleets at the end of 2001 and on the report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the intermediate results of the multi-annual guidance programmes for the fishing fleets at 30 June 2002 (COM(2002) 446 — C5-0575/2002 — 2002/2262(INI)) — Committee on Fisheries.
  Rapporteur: Mrs McKenna
  (A5-0332/2003). |
| --- | --- |

—

Report on the annual report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the results of the multi-annual guidance programmes for the fishing fleets at the end of 2001 and on the report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the intermediate results of the multi-annual guidance programmes for the fishing fleets at 30 June 2002 (COM(2002) 446 — C5-0575/2002 — 2002/2262(INI)) — Committee on Fisheries.

Rapporteur: Mrs McKenna

(A5-0332/2003).

| — | Report on Election 2004: How to ensure balanced representation of women and men — 2003/2108(INI)) — Committee on Women's Rights and Equal Opportunities.
  Rapporteur: Mrs Dybkjær
  (A5-0333/2003). |
| --- | --- |

—

Report on Election 2004: How to ensure balanced representation of women and men — 2003/2108(INI)) — Committee on Women's Rights and Equal Opportunities.

Rapporteur: Mrs Dybkjær

(A5-0333/2003).

| — | Report on violation of women's rights and EU international relations (2002/2286(INI)) — Committee on Women's Rights and Equal Opportunities.
  Rapporteur: Mrs Smet
  (A5-0334/2003). |
| --- | --- |

—

Report on violation of women's rights and EU international relations (2002/2286(INI)) — Committee on Women's Rights and Equal Opportunities.

Rapporteur: Mrs Smet

(A5-0334/2003).

| — | *** I Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive concerning the quality of bathing water (COM(2002) 581 — C5-0508/2002 — 2002/0254(COD)) — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy.
  Rapporteur: Mr Maaten
  (A5-0335/2003). |
| --- | --- |

—

*** I Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive concerning the quality of bathing water (COM(2002) 581 — C5-0508/2002 — 2002/0254(COD)) — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy.

Rapporteur: Mr Maaten

(A5-0335/2003).

| — | *** I Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive on injunctions for the protection of consumers' interests (Codified version) (COM(2003) 241 — C5-0230/2003 — 2003/0099(COD)) — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.
  Rapporteur: Mr Gargani
  (A5-0337/2003). (Simplified procedure — Rule 158(1) of the Rules of Procedure) |
| --- | --- |

—

*** I Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive on injunctions for the protection of consumers' interests (Codified version) (COM(2003) 241 — C5-0230/2003 — 2003/0099(COD)) — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.

Rapporteur: Mr Gargani

(A5-0337/2003). (Simplified procedure — Rule 158(1) of the Rules of Procedure)

| — | *** I Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (Codified version) (COM(2003) 252 — C5-0231/2003 — 2003/0094(COD)) — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.
  Rapporteur: Mr Gargani
  (A5-0338/2003). (Simplified procedure — Rule 158(1) of the Rules of Procedure) |
| --- | --- |

—

*** I Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (Codified version) (COM(2003) 252 — C5-0231/2003 — 2003/0094(COD)) — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.

Rapporteur: Mr Gargani

(A5-0338/2003). (Simplified procedure — Rule 158(1) of the Rules of Procedure)

| — | *** I Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive on passenger hand-holds on two-wheel motor vehicles (Codified Version) (COM(2003) 145 — C5-0146/2003 — 2003/0058(COD)) — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.
  Rapporteur: Mr Gargani
  (A5-0339/2003). (Simplified procedure — Rule 158(1) of the Rules of Procedures) |
| --- | --- |

—

*** I Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive on passenger hand-holds on two-wheel motor vehicles (Codified Version) (COM(2003) 145 — C5-0146/2003 — 2003/0058(COD)) — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.

Rapporteur: Mr Gargani

(A5-0339/2003). (Simplified procedure — Rule 158(1) of the Rules of Procedures)

| — | *** I Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive on stands for two-wheel motor vehicles (Codified Version) (COM(2003) 147 — C5-0147/2003 — 2003/0059(COD)) — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.
  Rapporteur: Mr Gargani
  (A5-0340/2003). (Simplified procedure — Rule 158(1) of the Rules of Procedure) |
| --- | --- |

—

*** I Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive on stands for two-wheel motor vehicles (Codified Version) (COM(2003) 147 — C5-0147/2003 — 2003/0059(COD)) — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.

Rapporteur: Mr Gargani

(A5-0340/2003). (Simplified procedure — Rule 158(1) of the Rules of Procedure)

| — | * Report on the proposal for a Council regulation establishing measures for the recovery of cod stocks (COM(2003) 237 — C5-0237/2003 — 2003/0090(CNS)) — Committee on Fisheries.
  Rapporteur: Mrs Stihler
  (A5-0341/2003). |
| --- | --- |

—

- Report on the proposal for a Council regulation establishing measures for the recovery of cod stocks (COM(2003) 237 — C5-0237/2003 — 2003/0090(CNS)) — Committee on Fisheries.

Rapporteur: Mrs Stihler

(A5-0341/2003).

| — | Report on the communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — European Defence — Industrial and market issues — Towards an EU Defence Equipment Policy (COM(2003) 113 — C5-0212/2003 — 2003/2096(INI)) — Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy.
  Rapporteur: Mr Queiró
  (A5-0342/2003). (Enhanced cooperation between committees — Rule 162a) |
| --- | --- |

—

Report on the communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — European Defence — Industrial and market issues — Towards an EU Defence Equipment Policy (COM(2003) 113 — C5-0212/2003 — 2003/2096(INI)) — Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy.

Rapporteur: Mr Queiró

(A5-0342/2003). (Enhanced cooperation between committees — Rule 162a)

| — | * Report on the initiative of the Hellenic Republic with a view to adopting a Council regulation on the creation of an immigration liaison officers network (9870/2003 — C5-0260/2003 — 2003/0817(CNS)) — Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs.
  Rapporteur: Mrs Roure
  (A5-0344/2003). |
| --- | --- |

—

- Report on the initiative of the Hellenic Republic with a view to adopting a Council regulation on the creation of an immigration liaison officers network (9870/2003 — C5-0260/2003 — 2003/0817(CNS)) — Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs.

Rapporteur: Mrs Roure

(A5-0344/2003).

| — | *** I Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive amending Council Directives 72/166/EEC, 84/5/EEC, 88/357/EEC, 90/232/EEC and Directive 2000/26/EC on insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles (COM(2002) 244 — C5-0269/2002 — 2002/0124(COD)) — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.
  Rapporteur: Mr Rothley
  (A5-0346/2003). |
| --- | --- |

—

*** I Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive amending Council Directives 72/166/EEC, 84/5/EEC, 88/357/EEC, 90/232/EEC and Directive 2000/26/EC on insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles (COM(2002) 244 — C5-0269/2002 — 2002/0124(COD)) — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.

Rapporteur: Mr Rothley

(A5-0346/2003).

| — | Report on entrepreneurship in Europe — Green Paper (COM(2003) 27 — C5-0380/2003 — 2003/2161(INI)) — Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy.
  Rapporteur: Mr Langen
  (A5-0347/2003). |
| --- | --- |

—

Report on entrepreneurship in Europe — Green Paper (COM(2003) 27 — C5-0380/2003 — 2003/2161(INI)) — Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy.

Rapporteur: Mr Langen

(A5-0347/2003).

| — | Report on the annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the main aspects and basic choices of CFSP, including the financial implications for the general budget of the European Communities — 2002 (7038/2003 — C5-0423/2003 — 2003/2141(INI)) — Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy.
  Rapporteur: Mr Brok
  (A5-0348/2003). |
| --- | --- |

—

Report on the annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the main aspects and basic choices of CFSP, including the financial implications for the general budget of the European Communities — 2002 (7038/2003 — C5-0423/2003 — 2003/2141(INI)) — Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy.

Rapporteur: Mr Brok

(A5-0348/2003).

| — | Report on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004 — Section III — Commission — 2003/2001(BUD)) — Committee on Budgets.
  Rapporteur: Mr Mulder
  (A5-0349/2003). |
| --- | --- |

—

Report on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004 — Section III — Commission — 2003/2001(BUD)) — Committee on Budgets.

Rapporteur: Mr Mulder

(A5-0349/2003).

| — | Report on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004 — Section I — European Parliament, Section II — Council, Section IV — Court of Justice, Section V — Court of Auditors, Section VI — Economic and Social Committee, Section VII — Committee of the Regions, Section VIII(A) — European Ombudsman, Section VIII(B) — European Data-Protection Supervisor (2003/2002(BUD)) — Committee on Budgets.
  Rapporteur: Mrs Gill
  (A5-0350/2003). |
| --- | --- |

—

Report on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004 — Section I — European Parliament, Section II — Council, Section IV — Court of Justice, Section V — Court of Auditors, Section VI — Economic and Social Committee, Section VII — Committee of the Regions, Section VIII(A) — European Ombudsman, Section VIII(B) — European Data-Protection Supervisor (2003/2002(BUD)) — Committee on Budgets.

Rapporteur: Mrs Gill

(A5-0350/2003).

| — | Report on peace and dignity in the Middle East (2002/2166(INI)) — Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy.
  Rapporteur: Mr Menéndez del Valle
  (A5-0351/2003). |
| --- | --- |

—

Report on peace and dignity in the Middle East (2002/2166(INI)) — Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy.

Rapporteur: Mr Menéndez del Valle

(A5-0351/2003).

| — | Report on the Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament to present an Action Plan for the collection and analysis of Community Statistics in the field of migration (COM(2003) 179 — C5-0371/2003 — 2003/2157(INI)) — Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs.
  Rapporteur: Mr Oostlander
  (A5-0352/2003). |
| --- | --- |

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Report on the Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament to present an Action Plan for the collection and analysis of Community Statistics in the field of migration (COM(2003) 179 — C5-0371/2003 — 2003/2157(INI)) — Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs.

Rapporteur: Mr Oostlander

(A5-0352/2003).

| — | *** I Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council regulation on establishing the European Network and Information Security Agency (COM(2003) 63 — C5-0058/2003 — 2003/0032(COD)) — Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy.
  Rapporteur: Mr Paasilinna
  (A5-0353/2003). |
| --- | --- |

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*** I Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council regulation on establishing the European Network and Information Security Agency (COM(2003) 63 — C5-0058/2003 — 2003/0032(COD)) — Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy.

Rapporteur: Mr Paasilinna

(A5-0353/2003).

| — | Report on the Commission communication ‘Towards a Thematic Strategy for Soil Protection’ (COM(2002) 179 — C5-0328/2002 — 2002/2172(COS)) — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy.
  Rapporteur: Mrs Gutiérrez-Cortines
  (A5-0354/2003). |
| --- | --- |

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Report on the Commission communication ‘Towards a Thematic Strategy for Soil Protection’ (COM(2002) 179 — C5-0328/2002 — 2002/2172(COS)) — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy.

Rapporteur: Mrs Gutiérrez-Cortines

(A5-0354/2003).

| 2.2) | recommendations for second reading:







  — | *** II Recommendation for second reading on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a European Parliament and Council decision establishing a programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through co-operation with third countries (Erasmus World) (2004-2008) (8644/1/2003 — C5-0294/2003 — 2002/0165(COD)) — Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport.
  Rapporteur: Mrs de Sarnez
  (A5-0336/2003). |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.2)

recommendations for second reading:

—

*** II Recommendation for second reading on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a European Parliament and Council decision establishing a programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through co-operation with third countries (Erasmus World) (2004-2008) (8644/1/2003 — C5-0294/2003 — 2002/0165(COD)) — Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport.

Rapporteur: Mrs de Sarnez

(A5-0336/2003).

| — | *** II Recommendation for second reading on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a European Parliament and Council regulation concerning monitoring of forests and environmental interactions in the Community (Forest Focus) (8243/1/2003 — C5-0292/2003 — 2002/0164(COD)) — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy.
  Rapporteur: Mrs Redondo Jiménez
  (A5-0343/2003). |
| --- | --- |

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*** II Recommendation for second reading on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a European Parliament and Council regulation concerning monitoring of forests and environmental interactions in the Community (Forest Focus) (8243/1/2003 — C5-0292/2003 — 2002/0164(COD)) — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy.

Rapporteur: Mrs Redondo Jiménez

(A5-0343/2003).

| — | *** II Recommendation for second reading on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a European Parliament and Council directive amending Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs (9714/1/2003 — C5-0299/2003 — 2002/0152(COD)) — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy.
  Rapporteur: Mrs Ferreira
  (A5-0345/2003). |
| --- | --- |

—

*** II Recommendation for second reading on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a European Parliament and Council directive amending Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs (9714/1/2003 — C5-0299/2003 — 2002/0152(COD)) — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy.

Rapporteur: Mrs Ferreira

(A5-0345/2003).

| 3) | from Members







  3.1) | oral questions for Question Time (Rule 43) (B5-0279/2003)







  — | Nogueira Román Camilo, Posselt Bernd, Turco Maurizio, Alavanos Alexandros, Claeys Philip, Cushnahan John Walls, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco María Elena, Izquierdo Rojo María, Sacrédeus Lennart, Medina Ortega Manuel, Ó Neachtain Seán, Marset Campos Pedro, Alyssandrakis Konstantinos, Patakis Ioannis, Figueiredo Ilda, Bergaz Conesa María Luisa, Thors Astrid, Martin Hans-Peter, Korakas Efstratios, Hedkvist Petersen Ewa, Karas Othmar, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Rodi, Newton Dunn Bill, Poignant Bernard, Andrews Niall, Crowley Brian, Fitzsimons James (Jim), Kinnock Glenys, Souladakis Ioannis, Casaca Paulo, De Rossa Proinsias, Howitt Richard, Hyland Liam- Grosch Mathieu J.H., Ceyhun Ozan, Malliori Minerva Melpomeni, Staes Bart, Ries Frédérique, McKenna Patricia, Sandberg-Fries Yvonne, Lucas Caroline, Crowley Brian, De Rossa Proinsias, Patakis Ioannis, Alavanos Alexandros, Riis-Jørgensen Karin, de Roo Alexander, Karas Othmar, Trakatellis Antonios, MacCormick Neil, Ebner Michl, Howitt Richard, Moraes Claude, Nogueira Román Camilo, Posselt Bernd, Turco Maurizio, Van Lancker Anne E.M., Honeyball Mary, Casaca Paulo, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco Francisca, Zorba Myrsini, Pohjamo Samuli, Izquierdo Rojo María, Vallvé Joan, Sacrédeus Lennart, Medina Ortega Manuel, Turchi Franz, Newton Dunn Bill, Langen Werner, Martin Hans-Peter, Wijkman Anders, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Rodi, Gutiérrez-Cortines Cristina, Ahern Nuala, Pérez Royo Fernando, Carnero González Carlos, Pannella Marco, Flemming Marialiese, Cauquil Chantal, Bowe David Robert, McNally Eryl Margaret, Hughes Stephen, Corbey Dorette, Skinner Peter William, Kinnock Glenys, Stihler Catherine, Paulsen Marit, Bowis John, Papayannakis Mihail, Hatzidakis Konstantinos, Folias Christos, Fitzsimons James (Jim), Cercas Alejandro, Souladakis Ioannis, Thors Astrid, Hyland Liam, Ó Neachtain Seán, Cushnahan John Walls, Ortuondo Larrea Josu, Alyssandrakis Konstantinos, Dührkop Dührkop Bárbara, Karlsson Hans, Korakas Efstratios |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

3)

from Members

3.1)

oral questions for Question Time (Rule 43) (B5-0279/2003)

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Nogueira Román Camilo, Posselt Bernd, Turco Maurizio, Alavanos Alexandros, Claeys Philip, Cushnahan John Walls, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco María Elena, Izquierdo Rojo María, Sacrédeus Lennart, Medina Ortega Manuel, Ó Neachtain Seán, Marset Campos Pedro, Alyssandrakis Konstantinos, Patakis Ioannis, Figueiredo Ilda, Bergaz Conesa María Luisa, Thors Astrid, Martin Hans-Peter, Korakas Efstratios, Hedkvist Petersen Ewa, Karas Othmar, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Rodi, Newton Dunn Bill, Poignant Bernard, Andrews Niall, Crowley Brian, Fitzsimons James (Jim), Kinnock Glenys, Souladakis Ioannis, Casaca Paulo, De Rossa Proinsias, Howitt Richard, Hyland Liam- Grosch Mathieu J.H., Ceyhun Ozan, Malliori Minerva Melpomeni, Staes Bart, Ries Frédérique, McKenna Patricia, Sandberg-Fries Yvonne, Lucas Caroline, Crowley Brian, De Rossa Proinsias, Patakis Ioannis, Alavanos Alexandros, Riis-Jørgensen Karin, de Roo Alexander, Karas Othmar, Trakatellis Antonios, MacCormick Neil, Ebner Michl, Howitt Richard, Moraes Claude, Nogueira Román Camilo, Posselt Bernd, Turco Maurizio, Van Lancker Anne E.M., Honeyball Mary, Casaca Paulo, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco Francisca, Zorba Myrsini, Pohjamo Samuli, Izquierdo Rojo María, Vallvé Joan, Sacrédeus Lennart, Medina Ortega Manuel, Turchi Franz, Newton Dunn Bill, Langen Werner, Martin Hans-Peter, Wijkman Anders, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Rodi, Gutiérrez-Cortines Cristina, Ahern Nuala, Pérez Royo Fernando, Carnero González Carlos, Pannella Marco, Flemming Marialiese, Cauquil Chantal, Bowe David Robert, McNally Eryl Margaret, Hughes Stephen, Corbey Dorette, Skinner Peter William, Kinnock Glenys, Stihler Catherine, Paulsen Marit, Bowis John, Papayannakis Mihail, Hatzidakis Konstantinos, Folias Christos, Fitzsimons James (Jim), Cercas Alejandro, Souladakis Ioannis, Thors Astrid, Hyland Liam, Ó Neachtain Seán, Cushnahan John Walls, Ortuondo Larrea Josu, Alyssandrakis Konstantinos, Dührkop Dührkop Bárbara, Karlsson Hans, Korakas Efstratios

| 3.2) | motions for resolution (Rule 48):







  — | Franz Turchion compensation to Italian refugees for assets lost in foreign countries (B5-0427/2003)






  referred to | responsible: LIBE |
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3.2)

motions for resolution (Rule 48):

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Franz Turchion compensation to Italian refugees for assets lost in foreign countries (B5-0427/2003)

referred to

responsible: LIBE

| — | Giuseppe Brienza, Vitaliano Gemelli, Raffaele Lombardo, Paolo Pastorellion a common procedure laying down detailed arrangements for the exercise of the right to vote in local elections for citizens of third countries residing in a Member State of which they are not nationals (B5-0428/2003)






  referred to | responsible: LIBE |
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Giuseppe Brienza, Vitaliano Gemelli, Raffaele Lombardo, Paolo Pastorellion a common procedure laying down detailed arrangements for the exercise of the right to vote in local elections for citizens of third countries residing in a Member State of which they are not nationals (B5-0428/2003)

referred to

responsible: LIBE

| 3.3) | proposals for recommendations (Rule 49)







  — | Per Gahrton, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, on EU policy towards the South Caucasus (B5-0429/2003)






  referred to | responsible: AFET |
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| | opinion: ITRE |

3.3)

proposals for recommendations (Rule 49)

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Per Gahrton, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, on EU policy towards the South Caucasus (B5-0429/2003)

referred to

responsible: AFET

opinion: ITRE

| 3.4) | written declarations for entry in the Register (Rule 51):







  — | María Sornosa Martínezon electromagnetic fields (21/2003); |
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3.4)

written declarations for entry in the Register (Rule 51):

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María Sornosa Martínezon electromagnetic fields (21/2003);

| — | Jean-Claude Martinez, Carl Lang, Bruno Gollnisch and Marie-France Stirbois on reform of the CAP (22/2003); |
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Jean-Claude Martinez, Carl Lang, Bruno Gollnisch and Marie-France Stirbois on reform of the CAP (22/2003);

| — | Mark Francis Watts, Catherine Stihler and Phillip Whitehead on seal culling (23/2003); |
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Mark Francis Watts, Catherine Stihler and Phillip Whitehead on seal culling (23/2003);

| — | Cristiana Muscardini on the revocation of the death sentence passed on a young Iranian woman ‘guilty’ of having killed a policeman who was raping her (24/2003). |
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Cristiana Muscardini on the revocation of the death sentence passed on a young Iranian woman ‘guilty’ of having killed a policeman who was raping her (24/2003).

4.   Petitions

The following petitions, which had been entered in the register on the dates shown below, had been forwarded to the committee responsible, pursuant to Rule 174(5):

29 September 2003

by Mr Kleon Tziveleki (No 926/2003);

by Mr Giorgios Demagos (No 927/2003);

by Mrs Christiana Frangou (No 928/2003);

by Mrs Minas Symeonidis (No 929/2003);

by Mr Andreas Efthimiou (No 930/2003);

by Mr Joseph Christos Kondylakis (No 931/2003);

by Mr Andreas Vrionakis (No 932/2003);

by Mr Francisco Luis Huesca (Salvem El Benacantil) (No 933/2003);

by Mr Rached Othmani (No 934/2003);

by Mr Ben Ali Hani Hamed (No 935/2003);

by Mrs Salah Triki Dhaou (No 936/2003);

by Mr Ali Ahmed El Fakih (No 937/2003);

by Mr Hans Joachim Forsterling (No 938/2003);

by Mr Jhonatan Torres (No 939/2003);

by Mr Henri-Luc Morille (Bio-Nature) (No 940/2003);

by Mrs Rundy Amice Chhuor (No 941/2003);

by Mrs Elise Lemoine (No 942/2003);

by Mr Jean Morelon (Le Cercle Européen) (No 943/2003);

by Mr Arnaud Berlik (Collectif Mor Glaz) (No 944/2003);

by Mr Jean Pierre Mathevon (Association Collectif Saint Victor (No 945/2003);

by Mr Giuseppe Quarto Quarto (Club l'Imprenditore) (No 946/2003);

by Mr Filippo Matteucci (No 947/2003);

by Mr Davide Livucci (Etruria Soccorso) (No 948/2003);

by Mr Alberto Perino (Associazione Habitat) (No 949/2003);

by Mr Antonio Cecoro (No 950/2003);

by Mr Ivan Facchetti (Comitato Antidiscarica di Bedizzole) (No 951/2003);

by Mr Vittorio Bugli (Comune di Empoli) (No 952/2003);

by Mr Ilic Slobodan (No 953/2003);

by Mr Jörg Kopton (No 954/2003);

by Mr Karl Degenhard (Rechtsanwälte Witting Contzen Degenhard) (No 955/2003);

by Mr Chhiv Sokhonn (No 956/2003);

by Mr Roman Marterer (No 957/2003);

by Mr Michael Zach (No 958/2003);

by Mr Hans Schneider (No 959/2003);

by Mr Wolfgang Schwarz (and 30 signatories) (No 960/2003);

by Mr Benjamin Langner (No 961/2003);

by Mr Peter-Walter Mueller (No 962/2003);

by Mr Simon Avram (No 963/2003);

by Mr Hans-Walter Mende (No 964/2003);

by Mrs Pamela Frers-Schmidt (No 965/2003);

by Mr Sven Lohse (No 966/2003);

by Mr Wolfgang Froehlich (No 967/2003);

by Mr Jorma Arvi Ahtiainen (No 968/2003);

by Mr Günther Rautz (No 969/2003);

by Mr Martin Rooney (No 970/2003);

by Mr Barrie Teasdale (No 971/2003);

by Mrs Evangelia Palaska (No 972/2003);

by Mr Henry Rodgers (No 973/2003);

by Mrs Catherine O'Loughlin (No 974/2003);

by Mr Clemens Wesemann (No 975/2003);

by Herbert and Sonja Beyriß (No 976/2003);

by Mr Aldert Jan de Haan (and 48 signatories (No 977/2003);

by Mr Erich Kalkus (No 978/2003);

by Mr Reiner Thomas (and 2 signatories) (No 979/2003);

8 October 2003

by Mr Mihail Skarletos (No 980/2003);

by Mrs Alexandra Polysou (No 981/2003);

by Mr Christos Dasioudis (No 982/2003);

by Mr Rafael Chacón Benítez (No 983/2003);

by Mr Rufino González Moreno (No 984/2003);

by Mrs Ofelia Menocal (Federación Mundial de ex-Presos Políticos Cubanos) (No 985/2003);

by Mr Ramon Gaztelumendi Uribarren (Asociación Etxerat) (No 986/2003);

by Mr Pedro Subijana (Euro-Toques International) (No 987/2003);

by Mr Fabrizio Cecca (No 988/2003);

by Mr Serge Armengaud (No 989/2003);

by Mr Edouard Malonga (Mouvement congolais pour la Démocratie et le Développement Intégral (MCDDI)) (No 990/2003);

by Mrs Ioana Reveca Popescu (No 991/2003);

by Mr Igor Sokirka (Estabelecimento Prisional de Caxias) (No 992/2003);

by Mr Robert Pounchet (No 993/2003);

by Mrs Charline Magnin (No 994/2003);

by Mr Roberto Raimondo (No 995/2003);

by Mrs Lorena Diez Cazón (No 996/2003);

by Mr Renzo Davoli (No 997/2003);

by Mr Luca Tonelli (No 998/2003);

by Mr Alessandro Pira (No 999/2003);

by Mrs Carlotta Iacuzio (No 1000/03);

by Mr Vitor Manuel Gomes da Graca (No 1001/03);

by Mr Settha Hem (No 1002/2003);

by Mrs Nicole Daniels (No 1003/2003);

by Mr Thomas Meyer-Falk (No 1004/2003);

by Mr Michael Weiss (No 1005/2003);

by Mr Christian Kaiser (No 1006/2003);

by Mr Rashid Malik (No 1007/2003);

by Mr Steffen Hanisch (No 1008/2003);

by Mr Ralf Höbing (No 1009/2003);

by Mr Peter Ott (No 1010/2003);

by Mr Leo Busch (No 1011/2003);

by Mr Günter Reul (No 1012/2003);

by Mr Nihat Karakaya (No 1013/2003);

by Mr Christos Papoudaris (No 1014/2003);

by Mr Jamshid Adhami (No 1015/2003);

by Mr Roy Hughes (No 1016/2003);

by Mr Josep Figueras (‘Voluntaris Sense Fronteres’) (No 1017/2003);

by Mr William Patrick Finnerty (No 1018/2003);

by Mrs Helen Allen (No 1019/2003);

by Mr Adrian Bonnington (No 1020/2003);

by Mrs Alexandra Pentaraki (No 1021/2003);

by Mrs Susan Croft (Consumers for Health Choice) (No 1022/2003);

17 October 2003

by Mr Ioannis Kallipolitis (No 1023/03);

by Mr Joseph-Christos Kondylakis (National Center for Marine Research) (No 1024/03);

by Mr Georgios Xevgenis (No 1025/03);

by Mr Juan Jose Torres Valls (No 1026/03);

by Mr Esteve Solà (No 1027/03);

by Mr Hans Försterling (No 1028/03);

by Mr Juan Cabrera Pérez (No 1029/03);

by Mr Domingo-Antonio Rodriguez Luis (No 1030/03);

by Mrs Carla Filipa Efigenia da Paixão (No 1031/03);

by Mrs Trinidad Cañete Comba (Junta de Andalucia, Consejería de Gobernación, Subdelegación del Gobierno en el Campo de Gibraltar) (No 1032/03);

by Mr Otelo Villella Grasso (No 1033/03);

by Mrs Véronique Oheix (No 1034/03);

by Mr Julien Schirmann (No 1035/03);

by Mrs Gaël Peiffer (Services Vétérinaires de l'Abattoir de Metz) (No 1036/03);

by Mr Hervé Eychenne (No 1037/03);

by Mrs Jacqueline Pailhe (No 1038/03);

by Mr Daniel Mahe (SNTMA.FO) (No 1039/03);

by Mr Roger Aliven (Agir pour l'environnement et le Développement Durable) (No 1040/03);

by Mrs Cathy Beureux (No 1041/03);

by Mr Bernard Delord (No 1042/03);

by Mr Patrick Bardzinsky (No 1043/03);

by Mr Flavio Testi (No 1044/03);

by Mrs Alessandra Invernizzi (No 1045/03);

by Mr Mauricio Lepak Milet (No 1046/03);

by Mr Horst Peter (Hände weg vom Habichtswald — Bündnis der Natur- und Umweltschutzverbände im Raum Kassel) (No 1047/2003);

by Mr Sven Knuth (No 1048/2003);

by Mr Kohlgarth (No 1049/2003);

by Mr Paulo Jacopino (No 1050/2003);

by Mr Kurt Schorn (Pro Retina Deutschland e.V.) (and 3 signatories) (No 1051/2003);

by Mrs Rebecca Benford (No 1052/2003);

by Mr Klaus Walters (No 1053/2003);

by Mrs Beate Kilian-Engelfried (No 1054/2003);

by Mr Rudolf Feix (No 1055/2003);

by Mr Christos Papoudaris (No 1056/2003);

by Mr José Ramón Viñas Arduengo (No 1057/2003);

by Mrs Elizabeth Loughlin (No 1058/2003);

by Mr Anastasios Tsapatsaris (Centre of Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection of NE Attica) (No 1059/2003);

by Mr Alec Hayden (No 1060/2003);

by Mr Thomas O'Reilly (No 1061/2003);

by Mr John Keoghan (No 1063/2003);

by Mr Roger Bunn (Music Industry Human Rights Association and Performing Arts Media Rights Association) (No 1064/2003);

by Mrs Eila Termonen (No 1062/2003);

by Mrs Ritva Karhu (No 1065/2003);

by Mr Paavo Arhinmäki (Vasemmistonuoret Ry) (No 1066/2003);

by Mrs Tatiana Lebedinskaja (No 1067/2003);

by Mr Martti Ylioja (No 1068/2003);

by Mr Johan Frans Tullingh (No 1069/2003);

by Mr Ortwin Geschke (no 1070/2003).

5.   Transfers of appropriations

The Committee of Budgets had considered proposal for transfer of appropriations No 25/2003 (C5-0426/2003) — SEC(2003) 994).

The committee authorised the transfer, pursuant to Articles 24(3) and 181(1) of the Financial Regulation of 25 June 2002, in accordance with the following breakdown:

| FROM: |
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| Chapter — B2-30 Cohesion Fund | | |
| Article — B2-300 Cohesion Fund | Payments | -87 905 000 EUR |
| TO: |
| Chapter — B2-40 European Union Solidarity Fund — Member States | | |
| Article — B2-400 European Union Solidarity Fund — Member States | Payments | 87 905 000 EUR |

FROM:

Chapter — B2-30 Cohesion Fund

Article — B2-300 Cohesion Fund

Payments

-87 905 000 EUR

TO:

Chapter — B2-40 European Union Solidarity Fund — Member States

Article — B2-400 European Union Solidarity Fund — Member States

Payments

87 905 000 EUR

6.   Membership of Parliament

The Portuguese competent authorities had given notice of the appointment of João Gouveia to replace Arlindo Cunha, as Member of Parliament, with effect from 15 October 2003.

The Portuguese competent authorities had given notice of the appointment of Raquel Cardoso to replace Jorge Moreira da Silva, as Member of Parliament, with effect from 16 October 2003.

The President drew attention to the provisions of Rule 7(5).

7.   Membership of committees and delegations

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

| — | Joaquim Piscarreta as Member of the PECH Committee. |
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Joaquim Piscarreta as Member of the PECH Committee.

8.   Order of business

The next item was the order of business.

The final draft agenda for the October II and November I sittings (PE 336.401/PDOJ) had been distributed and a number of changes had been proposed (Rule 111):

Sittings of 20 to 23 October 2003

Monday and Tuesday

| — | no changes |
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no changes

Wednesday

| — | request of the UEN Group to refer the Luís Queiró report (A5-0342/2003) back to committee pursuant to Rule 144.
  The rapporteur gave the reasons for the request.
  Parliament approved the request. |
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request of the UEN Group to refer the Luís Queiró report (A5-0342/2003) back to committee pursuant to Rule 144.

The rapporteur gave the reasons for the request.

Parliament approved the request.

Following the referral back to committee of the Luís Queiró report, Parliament examined three other requests, only one of which was approved:

| — | request of the PPE-DE and GUE/NGL Groups to add Council and Commission statements on the next EU — Russia Summit, including the situation in Chechnya, without the tabling of motions for resolution, after the Elmar Brok report (A5-0348/2003); |
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request of the PPE-DE and GUE/NGL Groups to add Council and Commission statements on the next EU — Russia Summit, including the situation in Chechnya, without the tabling of motions for resolution, after the Elmar Brok report (A5-0348/2003);

| — | request of the GUE/NGL Group to add Council and Commission statements on the situation in Bolivia, with the tabling of motions for resolution; |
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request of the GUE/NGL Group to add Council and Commission statements on the situation in Bolivia, with the tabling of motions for resolution;

| — | request of the PSE Group to move forward the Emilio Menéndez del Valle report (A5-0351/2003), which was due to be debated during a night sitting, and to take it after the Council and Commission statements on the initiative in the UN for a universal moratorium on the death penalty. |
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request of the PSE Group to move forward the Emilio Menéndez del Valle report (A5-0351/2003), which was due to be debated during a night sitting, and to take it after the Council and Commission statements on the initiative in the UN for a universal moratorium on the death penalty.

The following spoke: Ilkka Suominen, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, to give the reasons for the first request and Daniel Marc Cohn-Bendit, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group.

Francis Wurtz, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, who, referring to the subject of the second request, proposed adding a Commission statement on Bolivia to the evening sitting.

By EV (117 for, 86 against, 8 abstentions) Parliament approved the request of the PPE-DE and GUE/NGL Groups.

The two other requests fell.

The President then submitted Francis Wurtz's proposal to the House.

By EV (112 for, 99 against, 0 abstention), Parliament approved the proposal.

That item was added to the end of Wednesday's agenda.

Deadlines:

| — | motions for resolution: Tuesday 21 October at 12.00 |
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motions for resolution: Tuesday 21 October at 12.00

| — | amendments and joint motions for resolution: Wednesday 22 October at 12.00 |
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amendments and joint motions for resolution: Wednesday 22 October at 12.00

Thursday

| — | no changes |
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no changes

Sittings of 5 and 6 November 2003

| — | no changes |
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no changes

Council request for the application of urgent procedure (Rule 112) for:

| — | proposal for a Council decision on additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro amending Decision 2002/882/EC providing further macro-financial assistance assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (C5-0428/2003).
  Reason for request:
  If Council were not formally to adopt the decision before the end of November, the Commission would be unable to spend the assistance before the end of the year and it would not be possible to provide funding from the current budget, to the detriment of Serbia and Montenegro's balance of payments.
  Parliament would take a decision on the request for urgent procedure at the beginning of the following day's sitting. |
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proposal for a Council decision on additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro amending Decision 2002/882/EC providing further macro-financial assistance assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (C5-0428/2003).

Reason for request:

If Council were not formally to adopt the decision before the end of November, the Commission would be unable to spend the assistance before the end of the year and it would not be possible to provide funding from the current budget, to the detriment of Serbia and Montenegro's balance of payments.

Parliament would take a decision on the request for urgent procedure at the beginning of the following day's sitting.

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The order of business was thus established.

9.   One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

Pursuant to Rule 121a, the following Members who wished to draw the attention of Parliament to matters of political importance spoke for one minute:

Antonio Tajani, Ward Beysen, Dorette Corbey, Liam Hyland, Françoise Grossetête, Giovanni Claudio Fava, Myrsini Zorba, Malcolm Harbour, who, referring to the order of business and in particular to the agenda of Thursday 6 November, requested that the Commission broaden its statement on Ford workers laid off in Genk (Item 80 of the PDOJ) to include employment prospects in the car industry in the European Union (the President replied that he would raise the matter with the Conference of Presidents),Giacomo Santini, Carles-Alfred Gasòliba i Böhm, Ioannis Patakis, Piia-Noora Kauppi, Camilo Nogueira Román, Olga Zrihen, Koldo Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Olle Schmidt, Carlos Lage, Koldo Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, who made a personal statement following the remarks of José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra and José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra on the previous speaker's remarks.

10.   Forest Focus ***II (debate)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position of the Council with a view to adopting a European Parliament and Council regulation concerning monitoring of forests and environmental interactions in the Community (Forest Focus) [8243/1/2003 — C5-0292/2003 — 2002/0164(COD)] — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy.

Rapporteur: Encarnación Redondo Jiménez

(A5-0343/2003)

Encarnación Redondo Jiménez introduced the recommendation for second reading.

IN THE CHAIR: Giorgos DIMITRAKOPOULOS

Vice-President

Margot Wallström (Member of the Commission)spoke.

The following spoke: Françoise Grossetête, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Riitta Myller, on behalf of the PSE Group, María Luisa Bergaz Conesa, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Marie Anne Isler Béguin, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, José Ribeiro e Castro, on behalf of the UEN Group, Peder Wachtmeister, Martine Roure, Ioannis Patakis, Piia-Noora Kauppi, Carlos Lage, Ilda Figueiredo, Christos Folias, Joaquim Piscarreta and Margot Wallström.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 21.10.2003, Item 14.

11.   Bathing water ***I (debate)

Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive concerning the quality of bathing water [COM(2002) 581 — C5-0508/2002 — 2002/0254(COD)] — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy.

Rapporteur: Jules Maaten

(A5-0335/2003)

Margot Wallström (Member of the Commission)spoke.

Jules Maaten introduced the report.

The following spoke: Ursula Schleicher, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Torben Lund, on behalf of the PSE Group, Alexander de Roo, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Johannes (Hans) Blokland, on behalf of the EDD Group, Ria G.H.C. Oomen-Ruijten, Riitta Myller, Jean-Louis Bernié, John Bowis, Catherine Stihler, Bent Hindrup Andersen and Cristina García-Orcoyen Tormo.

IN THE CHAIR: James L.C. PROVAN

Vice-President

The following spoke: Yvonne Sandberg-Fries and Margot Wallström.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 21.10.2003, Item 17.

12.   Community greenhouse gas emissions and the Kyoto Protocol ***I (debate)

Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council decision for a monitoring mechanism of Community greenhouse gas emissions and the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol [COM(2003) 51 — C5-0031/2003 — 2003/0029(COD)] — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy.

Rapporteur: Guido Sacconi

(A5-0290/2003)

Margot Wallström (Member of the Commission) spoke.

Guido Sacconi introduced the report.

The following spoke: Dominique Vlasto (draftsman of the opinion of the ITRE Committee), Eija-Riitta Anneli Korhola, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Proinsias De Rossa, on behalf of the PSE Group, Gérard Caudron, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, James (Jim) Fitzsimons, on behalf of the UEN Group, Avril Doyle and Margot Wallström.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 21.10.2003, Item 18.

13.   Gaseous and particulate emissions from non-road mobile machinery ***I (debate)

Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive amending Directive 97/68/EC on the approximation of the law of the Member States relating to measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery [COM(2002) 765 — C5-0636/2002 — 2002/0304(COD)] — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy.

Rapporteur: Bernd Lange

(A5-0296/2003)

Margot Wallström (Member of the Commission)spoke.

Bernd Lange introduced the report.

The following spoke: Jan Marinus Wiersma (draftsman of the opinion of the RETT Committee), Martin Callanan, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, David Robert Bowe, on behalf of the PSE Group, Alexander de Roo, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Karl-Heinz Florenz, Horst Schnellhardt and Margot Wallström.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 21.10.2003, Item 19.

14.   Demolition of contaminated US warships in the EU (statement followed by debate)

Commission statement: Demolition of contaminated US warships in the EU

Margot Wallström (Member of the Commission)made the declaration.

IN THE CHAIR: Ingo FRIEDRICH

Vice-President

The following spoke: Karl-Heinz Florenz, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Karin Scheele, on behalf of the PSE Group, Jan Dhaene, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Proinsias De Rossa, Patricia McKenna, David Robert Bowe and Margot Wallström.

The debate closed.

15.   Erasmus Mundus (2004-2008) ***II (debate)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position of the Council with a view to adopting a European Parliament and Council decision establishing a programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through co-operation with third countries (Erasmus Mundus) (2004-2008) [8644/1/2003 — C5-0294/2003 — 2002/0165(COD)] — Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport.

Rapporteur: Marielle De Sarnez

(A5-0336/2003)

Marielle De Sarnez introduced the recommendation for second reading.

Viviane Reding (Member of the Commission) spoke.

The following spoke: Doris Pack, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Michel Rocard (chairman of the CULT Committee) PSE Group, Maria Johanna (Marieke) Sanders-ten Holte, on behalf of the ELDR Group, Miquel Mayol i Raynal, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Koenraad Dillen, Non-attached Member, Vasco Graça Moura, Christa Prets, Brigitte Wenzel-Perillo, Ulpu Iivari and Thomas Mann.

IN THE CHAIR: Alonso José PUERTA

Vice-President

Myrsini Zorba spoke.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 21.10.2003, Item 15.

16.   eLearning 2004-2006 ***II (debate)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position of the Council with a view to adopting a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council adopting a multi-annual programme (2004-2006) for the effective integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in education and training systems in Europe (e-Learning Programme) [8642/1/2003 — C5-0293/2003 — 2002/0303(COD)] — Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport.

Rapporteur: Mario Mauro

(A5-0314/2003)

Mario Mauro introduced the recommendation for second reading.

Viviane Reding (Member of the Commission) spoke.

The following spoke: Christa Prets, on behalf of the PSE Group, Maria Johanna (Marieke) Sanders-ten Holte, on behalf of the ELDR Group, Brian Crowley, on behalf of the UEN Group, Ulpu Iivari and Reino Paasilinna.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 21.10.2003, Item 16.

17.   Parental responsibility and measures to protect children * (debate)

Report on the Commission proposal for a Council decision authorising the Member States to ratify, or accede to, in the interest of the European Community the Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Cooperation in respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children (the 1996 Hague Convention) [COM(2003) 348 — C5-0302/2003 — 2003/0127(CNS)] — Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs.

Rapporteur: Marie-Thérèse Hermange

(A5-0319/2003)

Viviane Reding (Member of the Commission) spoke.

Marie-Thérèse Hermange introduced the report.

The following spoke: Mary Elizabeth Banotti, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Evelyne Gebhardt, on behalf of the PSE Group, and Uma Aaltonen, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 22.10.2003, Item 9.

18.   Agenda for next sitting

The President referred Members to the document ‘Agenda’ PE 336.401/OJMA.

19.   Closure of sitting

The sitting closed at 21.35.

Julian Priestley

Secretary-General

Joan Colom i Naval

Vice-President

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Tuesday 21 October 2003

| 1.4.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CE 82/20 |
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1.4.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CE 82/20

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MINUTES

(2004/C 82 E/01)

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING

IN THE CHAIR: Gerhard SCHMID

Vice-President

1.   Opening of sitting

The sitting opened at 09.00.

2.   Documents received

The following documents had been received:

| 1) | from committees

  - Report on the proposal for a Council Decision on additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro amending Decision 2002/882/EC providing further macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (COM(2003) 506 — C5-0428/2003 — 2003/0190(CNS)) — Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy.
  Rapporteur: Bastiaan Belder
  (A5-0356/2003). |
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1)

from committees

- Report on the proposal for a Council Decision on additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro amending Decision 2002/882/EC providing further macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (COM(2003) 506 — C5-0428/2003 — 2003/0190(CNS)) — Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy.

Rapporteur: Bastiaan Belder

(A5-0356/2003).

| 2) | from Members







  2.1) | oral questions (Rule 42)






  — | Salvador Jové Peres, on behalf of the AGRI Committee, to the Commission, on the reform of the CMOs in tobacco, cotton and olive oil (B5-0280/2003); |
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2)

from Members

2.1)

oral questions (Rule 42)

—

Salvador Jové Peres, on behalf of the AGRI Committee, to the Commission, on the reform of the CMOs in tobacco, cotton and olive oil (B5-0280/2003);

| — | Giuseppe Gargani, Willi Rothley, Klaus-Heiner Lehne and Toine Manders, on behalf of the JURI Committee, to the Commission, on the German deposit system (B5-0281/2003). |
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Giuseppe Gargani, Willi Rothley, Klaus-Heiner Lehne and Toine Manders, on behalf of the JURI Committee, to the Commission, on the German deposit system (B5-0281/2003).

| — | Theodorus J.J. Bouwman, on behalf of the EMPL Committee, to the Commission, on the mid-term Social Policy Agenda review (B5-0412/2003). |
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Theodorus J.J. Bouwman, on behalf of the EMPL Committee, to the Commission, on the mid-term Social Policy Agenda review (B5-0412/2003).

| 2.2) | motions for resolution (Rule 48):






  — | Cristiana Muscardinion voting by EU citizens at local government elections (B5-0433/2003)






  referred to | responsible: LIBE |
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2.2)

motions for resolution (Rule 48):

—

Cristiana Muscardinion voting by EU citizens at local government elections (B5-0433/2003)

referred to

responsible: LIBE

| 2.3) | motions for resolution (Rule 42(5)), to wind up the debate on 'Market regulations and competition rules for the liberal professions (the debate had taken place on Wednesday 8 October 2003) (Item 12 of that day's Minutes):







  — | Willy C.E.H. De Clercq, on behalf of the ELDR Group, on market regulations and competition rules for the liberal professions (B5-0430/2003); |
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2.3)

motions for resolution (Rule 42(5)), to wind up the debate on 'Market regulations and competition rules for the liberal professions (the debate had taken place on Wednesday 8 October 2003) (Item 12 of that day's Minutes):

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Willy C.E.H. De Clercq, on behalf of the ELDR Group, on market regulations and competition rules for the liberal professions (B5-0430/2003);

| — | Manuel Medina Ortega, on behalf of the PSE Group, on the market and competition rules governing the liberal professions (B5-0431/2003); |
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Manuel Medina Ortega, on behalf of the PSE Group, on the market and competition rules governing the liberal professions (B5-0431/2003);

| — | Klaus-Heiner Lehne, Othmar Karas, Giuseppe Gargani and Stefano Zappalà, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, on market regulations and competition rules for the liberal professions (B5-0432/2003). |
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Klaus-Heiner Lehne, Othmar Karas, Giuseppe Gargani and Stefano Zappalà, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, on market regulations and competition rules for the liberal professions (B5-0432/2003).

3.   Action taken on Parliament's positions and resolutions

The Commission communication on the action taken on the positions and resolutions adopted by Parliament during the July 2003 part-session had been distributed.

4.   Vote on request for urgent procedure

- Proposal for a Council Decision on additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro amending Decision 2002/882/EC providing further macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (COM(2003) 506 — C5-0428/2003 — 2003/0190(CNS)) — Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy. (Report Bastiaan Belder (A5-0356/2003)).

The following spoke: Claude Turmes, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Luis Berenguer Fuster, on behalf of the PSE Group, Johannes (Hannes) Swoboda, on the remarks made by Claude Turmes, and Claude Turmes who clarified his previous comment.

The request for urgent procedure was approved.

5.   Debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (announcement of motions for resolutions tabled)

Pursuant to Rule 50, the following Members or political groups had requested that such a debate be held on the following motions for resolutions:

| I. | BURUNDI






  — | DEVE Committee, on breaches of human rights and of the rule of law in Burundi Art. 50: les violations des droits de l'homme et de l'État de droit au Burundi (B5-0434/2003). |
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I.

BURUNDI

—

DEVE Committee, on breaches of human rights and of the rule of law in Burundi Art. 50: les violations des droits de l'homme et de l'État de droit au Burundi (B5-0434/2003).

| II. | TURKMENISTAN AND CENTRAL ASIA






  — | Margrietus J. van den Berg and Richard Corbett, on behalf of the PSE Group, on the situation in Turkmenistan and Central Asia (B5-0436/2003), |
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II.

TURKMENISTAN AND CENTRAL ASIA

—

Margrietus J. van den Berg and Richard Corbett, on behalf of the PSE Group, on the situation in Turkmenistan and Central Asia (B5-0436/2003),

| — | Ole Andreasen, on behalf of the ELDR Group, on human rights abuses in Turkmenistan (B5-0440/2003), |
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Ole Andreasen, on behalf of the ELDR Group, on human rights abuses in Turkmenistan (B5-0440/2003),

| — | Bastiaan Belder, on behalf of the EDD Group, on human rights abuses in Turkmenistan (B5-0445/2003), |
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Bastiaan Belder, on behalf of the EDD Group, on human rights abuses in Turkmenistan (B5-0445/2003),

| — | Cristiana Muscardini, on behalf of the UEN Group, on human rights abuses in Turkmenistan and Central Asia (B5-0446/2003), |
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Cristiana Muscardini, on behalf of the UEN Group, on human rights abuses in Turkmenistan and Central Asia (B5-0446/2003),

| — | Pernille Frahm and Luigi Vinci, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, on the situation of human rights in Turkmenistan and Central Asia republics (B5-0449/2003), |
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Pernille Frahm and Luigi Vinci, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, on the situation of human rights in Turkmenistan and Central Asia republics (B5-0449/2003),

| — | John Bowis, Albert Jan Maat, Elisabeth Jeggle and Ari Vatanen, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, on human rights abuses in Turkmenistan and Central Asia (B5-0450/2003), |
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John Bowis, Albert Jan Maat, Elisabeth Jeggle and Ari Vatanen, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, on human rights abuses in Turkmenistan and Central Asia (B5-0450/2003),

| — | Bart Staes, Joost Lagendijk, Matti Wuori, Per Gahrton and Marie Anne Isler Béguin, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, on human rights in Turkmenistan and the Central Asia republics (B5-0452/2003). |
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Bart Staes, Joost Lagendijk, Matti Wuori, Per Gahrton and Marie Anne Isler Béguin, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, on human rights in Turkmenistan and the Central Asia republics (B5-0452/2003).

| III. | NEPAL






  — | Gerard Collins, on behalf of the UEN Group, on the urgent need to resolve the conflict in Nepal (B5-0435/2003), |
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III.

NEPAL

—

Gerard Collins, on behalf of the UEN Group, on the urgent need to resolve the conflict in Nepal (B5-0435/2003),

| — | Johannes (Hannes) Swoboda and Maria Carrilho, on behalf of the PSE Group, on the situation in Nepal (B5-0437/2003), |
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—

Johannes (Hannes) Swoboda and Maria Carrilho, on behalf of the PSE Group, on the situation in Nepal (B5-0437/2003),

| — | Astrid Thors, on behalf of the ELDR Group, on human rights abuses in Nepal (B5-0439/2003), |
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—

Astrid Thors, on behalf of the ELDR Group, on human rights abuses in Nepal (B5-0439/2003),

| — | Pedro Marset Campos, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, on the situation in Nepal (B5-0448/2003), |
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—

Pedro Marset Campos, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, on the situation in Nepal (B5-0448/2003),

| — | Thomas Mann, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, on Nepal (B5-0451/2003), |
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—

Thomas Mann, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, on Nepal (B5-0451/2003),

| — | Reinhold Messner, Bart Staes and Jean Lambert, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, on Nepal (B5-0453/2003). |
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Reinhold Messner, Bart Staes and Jean Lambert, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, on Nepal (B5-0453/2003).

Speaking time would be allocated in accordance with Rule 120.

6.   Development of the Community's railways ***II — Railway safety ***II — Interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system ***II — European Railway Agency ***II (debate)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position of the Council with a view to adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 91/440/EEC on the development of the Community's railways [8011/3/2003 — C5-0295/2003 — 2002/0025(COD)] — Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism.

Rapporteur: Georg Jarzembowski

(A5-0327/2003)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position of the Council with a view to adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on safety on the Community's railways and amending Council Directive 95/18/EC on the licensing of railway undertakings and Directive 2001/14/EC on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (Railway Safety Directive) [8557/2/2003 — C5-0297/2003 — 2002/0022(COD)] — Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism.

Rapporteur: Dirk Sterckx

(A5-0325/2003)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position of the Council with a view to adopting a a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 96/48/EC on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system and Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system [8556/2/2003 — C5-0298/2003 — 2002/0023(COD)] — Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism.

Rapporteur: Sylviane H. Ainardi

(A5-0321/2003)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position of the Council with a view to adopting a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a European Railway Agency (‘Agency Regulation’) [8558/2/2003 — C5-0296/2003 — 2002/0024(COD)] — Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism.

Rapporteur: Gilles Savary

(A5-0323/2003)

Georg Jarzembowski introduced the recommendation for second reading (A5-0327/2003).

Dirk Sterckx introduced the recommendation for second reading (A5-0325/2003).

Sylviane H. Ainardi introduced the recommendation for second reading (A5-0321/2003).

Gilles Savary introduced the recommendation for second reading (A5-0323/2003).

Loyola de Palacio (Vice-President of the Commission) spoke.

The following spoke: Reinhard Rack, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Johannes (Hannes) Swoboda, on behalf of the PSE Group, Herman Vermeer, on behalf of the ELDR Group, Erik Meijer, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Camilo Nogueira Román, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Rijk van Dam, on behalf of the EDD Group, Koenraad Dillen, Non-attached Member, Konstantinos Hatzidakis, Brian Simpson, Samuli Pohjamo, Gérard Caudron, Jan Dhaene and Alain Esclopé.

IN THE CHAIR: Charlotte CEDERSCHIÖLD

Vice-President

The following spoke: Dominique F.C. Souchet, James Nicholson, Juan de Dios Izquierdo Collado, Giorgio Calò, Roseline Vachetta, Theodorus J.J. Bouwman, Graham H. Booth, Peter Pex, Proinsias De Rossa, Arlette Laguiller, Claude Turmes, Joaquim Piscarreta, Jean-Maurice Dehousse, Luigi Cocilovo, Mathieu J.H. Grosch, Agnes Schierhuber, Loyola de Palacio and Dirk Sterckx, who made a personal statement following Koenraad Dillen's remark.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 23.10.2003, Items 9 to 12.

(The sitting was suspended at 11.15 pending voting time and resumed at 11.35.)

IN THE CHAIR: David W. MARTIN

Vice-President

VOTING TIME

Details of voting (amendments, separate and split votes, etc.) appear in Annex 1 to the Minutes.

7.   Passenger hand-holds ***I (Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on passenger handholds on two-wheel motor vehicles (codified version) [COM(2003) 145 — C5-0146/2003 — 2003/0058(COD)] — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.

Rapporteur: Giuseppe Gargani

(A5-0339/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 1)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0432)

8.   Motorcycle stands ***I (Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on stands for two-wheel motor vehicles (codified version) [COM(2003) 147 — C5-0147/2003 — 2003/0059(COD)] — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.

Rapporteur: Giuseppe Gargani

(A5-0340/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 2)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0433)

9.   Electrical equipment for use within certain voltage limits ***I (Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version) [COM(2003) 252 — C5-0231/2003 — 2003/0094(COD)] — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.

Rapporteur: Giuseppe Gargani

(A5-0338/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 3)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0434)

10.   Injunctions for the protection of consumers' interests ***I (Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on injunctions for the protection of consumers' interests (codified version) [COM(2003) 241 — C5-0230/2003 — 2003/0099(COD)] — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.

Rapporteur: Giuseppe Gargani

(A5-0337/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 4)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0435)

11.   Quarterly financial accounts for general government ***I (Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council regulation on quarterly financial accounts for general government [COM(2003) 242 — C5-0222/2003 — 2003/0095(COD)] — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

Rapporteur: Astrid Lulling

(A5-0320/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 5)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL, AMENDMENT and DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0436)

The following spoke:

The rapporteur made a statement pursuant to Rule 110a(4).

12.   Waste electrical and electronic equipment ***I (Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive amending Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment [COM(2003) 219 — C5-0191/2003 — 2003/0084(COD)] — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy.

Rapporteur: Karl-Heinz Florenz

(A5-0324/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 6)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0437)

13.   Excise duty on tobacco products in Corsica * (Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council directive amending Directives 92/79/EEC and 92/80/EEC, authorising France to prolong the application of lower rates of excise duty to tobacco products released for consumption in Corsica [COM(2003) 186 — C5-0197/2003 — 2003/0075(CNS)] — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

Rapporteur: John Purvis

(A5-0322/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 7)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL, AMENDMENTS and DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0438)

14.   Forest Focus ***II (vote)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position of the Council with a view to adopting a European Parliament and Council regulation concerning monitoring of forests and environmental interactions in the Community (Forest Focus) [8243/1/2003 — C5-0292/2003 — 2002/0164(COD)] — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy.

Rapporteur: Encarnación Redondo Jiménez

(A5-0343/2003)

(Qualified majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 8)

COMMON POSITION OF THE COUNCIL

Declared approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0439)

15.   Erasmus Mundus (2004-2008) ***II (vote)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position of the Council with a view to adopting a European Parliament and Council decision establishing a programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through co-operation with third countries (Erasmus Mundus) (2004-2008) [8644/1/2003 — C5-0294/2003 — 2002/0165(COD)] — Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport.

Rapporteur: Marielle De Sarnez

(A5-0336/2003)

(Qualified majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 9)

COMMON POSITION OF THE COUNCIL

Declared approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0440)

16.   e-Learning 2004-2006 ***II (vote)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position of the Council with a view to adopting a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council adopting a multi-annual programme (2004-2006) for the effective integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in education and training systems in Europe (e-Learning Programme) [8642/1/2003 — C5-0293/2003 — 2002/0303(COD)] — Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport.

Rapporteur: Mario Mauro

(A5-0314/2003)

(Qualified majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 10)

COMMON POSITION OF THE COUNCIL

Declared approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0441)

17.   Bathing water ***I (vote)

Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive concerning the quality of bathing water [COM(2002) 581 — C5-0508/2002 — 2002/0254(COD)] — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy.

Rapporteur: Jules Maaten

(A5-0335/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 11)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL

Approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0442)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0442)

*

- *

(From 12.00 to 12.30, a formal sitting of Parliament was held, chaired by Pat Cox, on the occasion of the visit by Mr Abdoulaye Wade, President of the Republic of Senegal.)

*

- *

18.   Community greenhouse gas emissions and the Kyoto Protocol ***I (vote)

Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council decision for a monitoring mechanism of Community greenhouse gas emissions and the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol [COM(2003) 51 — C5-0031/2003 — 2003/0029(COD)] — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy.

Rapporteur: Guido Sacconi

(A5-0290/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 12)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL

Approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0443)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0443)

19.   Gaseous and particulate emissions from non-road mobile machinery ***I (vote)

Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive amending Directive 97/68/EC on the approximation of the law of the Member States relating to measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery [COM(2002) 765 — C5-0636/2002 — 2002/0304(COD)] — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy.

Rapporteur: Bernd Lange

(A5-0296/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 13)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL

Approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0444)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0444)

20.   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.

Oral explanations of vote:

Recommendation for second reading: Redondo Jiménez — A5-0343/2003: Gilles Savary

Recommendation for second reading: De Sarnez — A5-0336/2003: Carlo Fatuzzo

Recommendation for second reading: Mauro — A5-0314/2003: Carlo Fatuzzo

Report Maaten — A5-0335/2003: Carlo Fatuzzo

Report Sacconi — A5-0290/2003: Carlo Fatuzzo

Report Lange — A5-0296/2003: Carlo Fatuzzo

21.   Corrections to votes

Voting corrections were submitted by the following Members:

Report Gargani — A5-0337/2003

| — | single vote

  For: Christa Randzio-Plath, Arlene McCarthy |
| --- | --- |

—

single vote

For: Christa Randzio-Plath, Arlene McCarthy

Report Purvis — A5-0322/2003

| — | single vote

  for: Pernille Frahm

  against: Florence Kuntz |
| --- | --- |

—

single vote

for: Pernille Frahm

against: Florence Kuntz

Report Maaten — A5-0335/2003

| — | amendment 19, first part

  for: Marie-Thérèse Hermange

  against: Carles-Alfred Gasòliba i Böhm, Carlos Carnero González, Bárbara Dührkop Dührkop, Anna Terrón i Cusí, Rosa Miguélez Ramos |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 19, first part

for: Marie-Thérèse Hermange

against: Carles-Alfred Gasòliba i Böhm, Carlos Carnero González, Bárbara Dührkop Dührkop, Anna Terrón i Cusí, Rosa Miguélez Ramos

| — | amendment 19, second part

  For: Michael Cashman

  against: Marie-Thérèse Hermange |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 19, second part

For: Michael Cashman

against: Marie-Thérèse Hermange

| — | amendment 59

  against: Hubert Pirker, Marie-Thérèse Hermange |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 59

against: Hubert Pirker, Marie-Thérèse Hermange

| — | amendment 66

  For: Ursula Stenzel |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 66

For: Ursula Stenzel

| — | amendment 76

  For: Eija-Riitta Anneli Korhola

  against: Gérard Caudron |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 76

For: Eija-Riitta Anneli Korhola

against: Gérard Caudron

Report Lange — A5-0296/2003

| — | amendment 71

  for: Hans-Peter Martin, Dominique F.C. Souchet, José Ribeiro e Castro

  against: Avril Doyle |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 71

for: Hans-Peter Martin, Dominique F.C. Souchet, José Ribeiro e Castro

against: Avril Doyle

| — | amendment 75

  For: Hans-Peter Martin, Dominique F.C. Souchet, José Ribeiro e Castro

  against: Avril Doyle |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 75

For: Hans-Peter Martin, Dominique F.C. Souchet, José Ribeiro e Castro

against: Avril Doyle

| — | amendment 82

  For: Dominique F.C. Souchet, Carlos Carnero González, José Ribeiro e Castro

  against: Avril Doyle |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 82

For: Dominique F.C. Souchet, Carlos Carnero González, José Ribeiro e Castro

against: Avril Doyle

| — | amendment 88

  For: Dominique F.C. Souchet, José Ribeiro e Castro |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 88

For: Dominique F.C. Souchet, José Ribeiro e Castro

| — | amendment 89

  For: Dominique F.C. Souchet, Arlene McCarthy |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 89

For: Dominique F.C. Souchet, Arlene McCarthy

| — | amended proposal

  For: Arlene McCarthy |
| --- | --- |

—

amended proposal

For: Arlene McCarthy

| — | legislative resolution

  For: Arlene McCarthy |
| --- | --- |

—

legislative resolution

For: Arlene McCarthy

Karl-Heinz Florenz was present but did not take part in the vote on the A5-0296/2003 report.

END OF VOTING TIME

22.   Agenda

The ITRE Committee had adopted the previous day, pursuant to Rule 110a, the Belder report on the proposal for a Council Decision on additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro amending Decision 2002/882/EC providing further macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (COM(2003) 506 — C5-0428/2003 — 2003/0190(CNS)) (A5-0356/2003), for which the urgent procedure was decided that morning (item 4 of the Minutes).

By agreement with the political groups, the President consequently proposed that this report should not be debated and that it should be put to the vote on Thursday.

Parliament approved the proposal.

Deadline for tabling amendments: Wednesday 10:00.

(The sitting was suspended at 12.50 and resumed at 15.00.)

IN THE CHAIR: Joan COLOM I NAVAL

Vice-President

23.   Approval of Minutes of previous sitting

The Minutes of the previous sitting were approved.

24.   2004 draft general budget: section III — 2004 draft general budget: other sections (debate)

Report on the draft general budget of the European Union for the 2004 financial year: Section III, Commission [2003/2001(BUD)] — Committee on Budgets.

Rapporteur: Jan Mulder

(A5-0349/2003)

Report on the draft general budget of the European Union for the 2004 financial year:

Section I, European Parliament

Section II, Council

Section IV, Court of Justice

Section V, Court of Auditors

Section VI, Economic and Social Committee

Section VII, Committee of the Regions

Section VIII (A), European Ombudsman

Section VIII (B), European Data Protection Supervisor [2003/2002(BUD)] — Committee on Budgets.

Rapporteur: Neena Gill

(A5-0350/2003)

Jan Mulder introduced the report.

Neena Gill introduced the report.

Michaele Schreyer (Member of the Commission) spoke.

The following spoke: Salvador Garriga Polledo, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Ralf Walter, on behalf of the PSE Group, Kyösti Tapio Virrankoski, on behalf of the ELDR Group, Esko Olavi Seppänen, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Kathalijne Maria Buitenweg, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Franz Turchi, on behalf of the UEN Group, Rijk van Dam, on behalf of the EDD Group, Gianfranco Dell'Alba, Non-attached Member, Den Dover, Terence Wynn, chairman for BUDG Committee, Anne Elisabet Jensen, Yasmine Boudjenah, Ian Stewart Hudghton, Liam Hyland and Jean-Louis Bernié.

IN THE CHAIR: Catherine LALUMIÈRE

Vice-President

The following spoke: Jean-Claude Martinez, James E.M. Elles, Joan Colom i Naval, Johan Van Hecke, Ioannis Patakis, Josu Ortuondo Larrea, Markus Ferber, Bárbara Dührkop Dührkop, José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Wilfried Kuckelkorn, Guido Podestà, Jutta D. Haug, Juan Andrés Naranjo Escobar, Catherine Guy-Quint, Christopher Heaton-Harris, Paulo Casaca, Bartho Pronk, Konstantinos Hatzidakis, Robert Goodwill, Albert Jan Maat, Lisbeth Grönfeldt Bergman, Roy Perry, Paul Rübig, who requested that each Commission give its opinion in the debate (the President highlighted that only Members on the speakers' list could intervene), Jan Mulder and Michaele Schreyer.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 23.10.2003, Items 4 to 6.

(The sitting was suspended at 17.55 pending Question Time and resumed at 18.00.)

25.   Question Time (Commission)

Parliament considered a number of questions to the Commission (B5-0279/2003).

First part

Question 34 by Mathieu J.H. Grosch: Introduction of motorway charging in Germany.

Loyola de Palacio (Vice-President of the Commission) answered the question and supplementaries by Mathieu J.H. Grosch and Paul Rübig.

Question 35 by Ozan Ceyhun: Travel through the Republic of Bulgaria by EU citizens.

Günther Verheugen (Member of the Commission) answered the question.

Ozan Ceyhun spoke.

Question 36 by Minerva Melpomeni Malliori: Illegal trade in pharmaceutical products on the Internet without a prescription.

Erkki Liikanen (Member of the Commission) answered the question.

Minerva Melpomeni Malliori spoke.

Second part

Question 37 by Bart Staes: Addition of water (and protein) to meat (chicken).

David Byrne (Member of the Commission) answered the question and supplementaries by Bart Staes, Piia-Noora Kauppi and Phillip Whitehead.

Question 38 by Frédérique Ries: Cardboard sheaths concealing health warnings on cigarette packs.

David Byrne answered the question and a supplementary by Frédérique Ries.

Question 39 by Patricia McKenna: The protection of animals during transport.

David Byrne answered the question and supplementaries by Patricia McKenna, John Purvis and Caroline Lucas.

Question 40 by Yvonne Sandberg-Fries: Common alcohol policy.

David Byrne answered the question and a supplementary by Yvonne Sandberg-Fries.

Question 41 by Caroline Lucas: Foie gras — phasing out of force-feeding.

David Byrne answered the question and supplementaries by Caroline Lucas and Patricia McKenna.

Questions 42, 43 and 44 would receive a written answer.

Question 45 by Alexandros Alavanos: Lifting of the interim decision on the transfer of personal data to the US.

Frits Bolkestein (Member of the Commission) answered the question and a supplementary by Alexandros Alavanos.

Question 46 by Karin Riis-Jørgensen: Relabelling of parallel-imported pharmaceuticals.

Frits Bolkestein answered the question and a supplementary by Karin Riis-Jørgensen.

Question 47 by Alexander de Roo: Tenders for the Ebro water transfer environmental impact studies.

Frits Bolkestein answered the question.

Alexander de Roo spoke.

Question 48 by Othmar Karas: Parliament's requirements for the forthcoming Commission proposal for a directive on the capital adequacy of banks (Basel II).

Frits Bolkestein answered the question and supplementaries by Othmar Karas and Paul Rübig.

Question 49 by Antonios Trakatellis: Implementation of Community law: system for public contracts and the award of studies for public works in Greece.

Frits Bolkestein answered the question and a supplementary by Antonios Trakatellis.

Questions 50 to 103 would receive a written answer.

Commission Question Time closed.

(The sitting was suspended at 19.40 and resumed at 21.00.)

IN THE CHAIR: Alejo VIDAL-QUADRAS ROCA

Vice-President

26.   Insurance against civil liability for motor vehicles ***I (debate)

Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive amending Council Directives 72/166/EEC, 84/5/EEC, 88/357/EEC, 90/232/EEC and Directive 2000/26/EC on insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles [COM(2002) 244 — C5-0269/2002 — 2002/0124(COD)] — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.

Rapporteur: Willi Rothley

(A5-0346/2003)

Frits Bolkestein (Member of the Commission)spoke.

Willi Rothley introduced the report.

The following spoke: Giuseppe Gargani, (chairman of the JURI Committee), on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Toine Manders, on behalf of the ELDR Group, James (Jim) Fitzsimons, on behalf of the UEN Group, Othmar Karas, Malcolm Harbour, Paolo Bartolozzi and Frits Bolkestein.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 22.10.2003, Item 8.

27.   Women's rights (debate)

Report on violations of women's rights and the EU's international relations [2002/2286(INI)] — Committee on Women's Rights and Equal Opportunities.

Rapporteur: Miet Smet

(A5-0334/2003)

Miet Smet introduced the report.

Christopher Patten (Member of the Commission)spoke.

The following spoke: Regina Bastos, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, María Elena Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, on behalf of the PSE Group, Lone Dybkjær, on behalf of the ELDR Group, Marianne Eriksson, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Patsy Sörensen, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Philip Claeys, Nonattached Member, Thomas Mann, Olga Zrihen, Armonia Bordes, Catherine Stihler and Proinsias De Rossa.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 22.10.2003, Item 6.

28.   Structural Funds (debate)

Report on the Structural Funds: trend in outstanding commitments and requirements for 2004 [2002/2272(INI)] — Committee on Budgets.

Rapporteur: Giovanni Pittella

(A5-0286/2003)

Giovanni Pittella introduced the report.

Michel Barnier (Member of the Commission) spoke

The following spoke: Samuli Pohjamo (draftsman of the opinion of the RETT Committee), Anne-Karin Glase, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Manuel António dos Santos, on behalf of the PSE Group, Helmuth Markov, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Rijk van Dam, on behalf of the EDD Group, Joaquim Piscarreta, Ilda Figueiredo and Michel Barnier.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 22.10.2003, Item 10.

29.   Sweeteners for foodstuffs ***II (debate)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position of the Council with a view to adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs [9714/1/2003 — C5-0299/2003 - 2002/0152(COD)] — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy.

Rapporteur: Anne Ferreira

(A5-0345/2003)

Anne Ferreira introduced the recommendation for second reading.

David Byrne (Member of the Commission)spoke.

The following spoke: Ria G.H.C. Oomen-Ruijten, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Phillip Whitehead, on behalf of the PSE Group, Frédérique Ries, on behalf of the ELDR Group, Christel Fiebiger, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Inger Schörling, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, and John Bowis.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 22.10.2003, Item 7.

30.   German deposit system (Oral question with debate)

Oral question: German deposit system — Giuseppe Gargani, Willi Rothley, Klaus-Heiner Lehne and Toine Manders, on behalf of the JURI Committee, to the Commission (B5-0281/2003)

Klaus-Heiner Lehne moved the oral question.

Frits Bolkestein (Member of the Commission) answered the oral question.

The following spoke: Ria G.H.C. Oomen-Ruijten, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Manuel Medina Ortega, on behalf of the PSE Group, Toine Manders, on behalf of the ELDR Group, Hiltrud Breyer, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, John Bowis, Dorette Corbey, Alexander de Roo and Frits Bolkestein.

The debate closed.

31.   Agenda for next sitting

The President referred Members to the document ‘Agenda’ PE 336.401/OJME.

32.   Closure of sitting

The sitting closed at 00.15.

Julian Priestley

Secretary-General

José Pacheco Pereira

Vice-President

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Martin, Hans-Peter Martin, Hugues Martin, Martinez, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Mathieu, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Hans-Peter Mayer, Xaver Mayer, Mayol i Raynal, Medina Ortega, Meijer, Méndez de Vigo, Menéndez del Valle, Mennea, Mennitti, Menrad, Messner, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Modrow, Mombaur, Monsonís Domingo, Montfort, Moraes, Morgantini, Morillon, Müller, Mulder, Murphy, Muscardini, Musotto, Mussa, Musumeci, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Newton Dunn, Nicholson, Nicholson of Winterbourne, Niebler, Nisticò, Nobilia, Nogueira Román, Nordmann, Obiols i Germà, Ojeda Sanz, Olsson, Ó Neachtain, Onesta, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Ortuondo Larrea, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Pacheco Pereira, Paciotti, Pack, Pannella, Papayannakis, Parish, Pasqua, Pastorelli, Patakis, Paulsen, Pérez Álvarez, Pérez Royo, Perry, Pesälä, Pex, Piecyk, Piétrasanta, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pittella, Plooijvan Gorsel, Podestà, Poettering, Pohjamo, Poignant, Pomés Ruiz, Poos, Posselt, Prets, Procacci, Provan, Puerta, Purvis, Queiró, 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, Rodríguez Ramos, de Roo, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Rovsing, Rübig, Rühle, Rutelli, Sacconi, Sacrédeus, Sakellariou, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Sandberg-Fries, Sandbæk, Sanders-ten Holte, Santer, Santini, dos Santos, Sartori, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Sbarbati, Scallon, Scarbonchi, Schaffner, Scheele, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Gerhard Schmid, Herman Schmid, Olle Schmidt, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schörling, Ilka Schröder, Jürgen Schröder, Schroedter, Schulz, Schwaiger, Segni, Seppänen, Sichrovsky, Simpson, Sjöstedt, Skinner, Smet, Soares, Sörensen, Sommer, Sornosa Martínez, Souchet, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Speroni, Staes, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Sterckx, Stevenson, Stihler, Stirbois, Stockmann, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Swiebel, Swoboda, Sylla, Sørensen, Tajani, Tannock, Terrón i Cusí, Theato, Theorin, Thomas-Mauro, Thorning-Schmidt, Thors, Thyssen, Titford, Titley, Torres Marques, Trakatellis, Trentin, Turchi, Turmes, Uca, Vachetta, Väyrynen, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Van Orden, Varaut, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vattimo, Veltroni, van Velzen, Vermeer, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Vinci, Virrankoski, Vlasto, Voggenhuber, Volcic, Wachtmeister, Wallis, Walter, Watson, Watts, Weiler, Wenzel-Perillo, Whitehead, Wieland, Wiersma, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Wuori, Wurtz, Wyn, Wynn, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimeray, Zimmerling, Zissener, Zorba, Zrihen

Observers

Bagó Zoltán, Balsai István, Bastys Mindaugas, Bekasovs Martijans, Beneš Miroslav, Berg Eiki, Biela Adam, Bielan Adam, Bobelis Kazys Jaunutis, Bonnici Josef, Brejc Mihael, Chronowski Andrzej, Chrzanowski Zbigniew, Ciemniak Grażyna, Cybulski Zygmunt, Czinege Imre, Demetriou Panayiotis, Didžiokas Gintaras, Ekert Milan, Ékes József, Fajmon Hynek, Falbr Richard, Fazakas Szabolcs, Fenech Antonio, Filipek Krzysztof, Gałażewski Andrzej, Giertych Maciej, Grabowska Genowefa, Gruber Attila, Grzebisz-Nowicka Zofia, Grzyb Andrzej, Gyürk András, Horvat Franc, Ilves Toomas Hendrik, Jaskiernia Jerzy, Kamiński Michał Tomasz, Kelemen András, Kiršteins Aleksandrs, Kļaviņš Paulis, Klich Bogdan, Kłopotek Eugeniusz, Klukowski Wacław, Kósa Kovács Magda, Kowalska Bronisława, Kreitzberg Peeter, Kriščiūnas Kęstutis, Kuzmickas Kęstutis, Kvietkauskas Vytautas, Laar Mart, Landsbergis Vytautas, Lewandowski Janusz Antoni, Libicki Marcin, Lisak Janusz, Litwiniec Bogusław, Lydeka Arminas, Łyżwiński Stanisław, Macierewicz Antoni, Maldeikis Eugenijus, Mallotová Helena, Manninger Jenő, Matsakis Marios, Mavrou Eleni, Őry Csaba, Ouzký Miroslav, Pasternak Agnieszka, Pęczak Andrzej, Pieniążek Jerzy, Pīks Rihards, Plokšto Artur, Podgórski Bogdan, Podobnik Janez, Pospíšil Jiří, Protasiewicz Jacek, Reiljan Janno, Savi Toomas, Sefzig Luděk, Siekierski Czesław, Smorawiński Jerzy, Surján László, Svoboda Pavel, Szájer József, Szczygło Aleksander, Tabajdi Csaba, Tomaka Jan, Tomczak Witold, Vaculík Josef, Valys Antanas, Vareikis Egidijus, Vastagh Pál, Vella George, Vėsaitė Birutė, Widuch Marek, Winiarczyk-Kossakowska Małgorzata, Wiśniowska Genowefa, Wittbrodt Edmund, Wojciechowski Janusz, 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.   Passenger hand-holds

Report: GARGANI (A5-0339/2003) [***I]

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

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

2.   Motorcycle stands

Report: GARGANI (A5-0340/2003) [***I]

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

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

3.   Electrical equipment for use within certain voltage limits

Report: GARGANI (A5-0338/2003) [***I]

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

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

4.   Injunctions for the protection of consumers' interests

Report: GARGANI (A5-0337/2003) [***I]

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | RCV | + | 438, 1, 21 |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

RCV

+

438, 1, 21

Requests for roll-call votes

PPE-DE: final vote

5.   Quarterly financial accounts for general government

Report: LULLING (A5-0320/2003) [***I]

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

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

6.   Waste electrical and electronic equipment

Report: FLORENZ (A5-0324/2003) [***I]

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

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

7.   Excise duty on tobacco products in Corsica

Report: PURVIS (A5-0322/2003) [*]

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | RCV | + | 452, 35, 22 |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

RCV

+

452, 35, 22

Requests for roll-call votes

GUE/NGL: final vote

8.   Forest Focus

Recommendation for second reading: REDONDO JIMÉNEZ (A5-0343/2003) [***II]

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Block 1


  (compromise) | 22-33 | (PPE-DE, PSE, ELDR, Verts/ALE, UEN) | | + | |
| Block 2 | 1-11
  13-21 | committee | | ↓ | |
| | 12 | committee | sep | ↓ | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

Block 1

(compromise)

22-33

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

+

Block 2

1-11

13-21

committee

↓

12

committee

sep

↓

Requests for separate vote

PPE-DE: am 12

9.   Erasmus Mundus (2004-2008)

Recommendation for second reading: DE SARNEZ (A5-0336/2003) [***II]

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amendments by committee responsible | 1-7 | committee | | + | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

amendments by committee responsible

1-7

committee

+

10.   e-Learning (2004-2006)

Recommendation for second reading: MAURO (A5-0314/2003) [***II]

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amendment by committee responsible | 1 | committee | | + | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

amendment by committee responsible

1

committee

+

11.   Bathing water

Report: MAATEN (A5-0335/2003) [***I]

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| proposal for rejection | 59 | ELDR | RCV | - | 81, 421, 4 |
| amendments by committee responsible — block vote | 8
  10
  18
  27
  34-35 | committee | | + | |
| amendments by committee responsible — separate votes | 1 | committee | sep | + | |
| 4 | committee | sep/EV | + | 287, 226, 4 |
| 5 | committee | split | | |
| 1 | + | |
| 2 | + | |
| 9 | committee | RCV | - | 246, 266, 8 |
| 11 | committee | sep | + | |
| 12 | committee | sep | + | |
| 16 | committee | sep/EV | + | 286, 224, 4 |
| 17 | committee | sep | + | |
| 19 | committee | split/RCV | | |
| 1 | + | 302, 199, 17 |
| 2 | - | 121, 350, 16 |
| 24 | committee | sep | + | |
| 29 | committee | sep | + | |
| 30 | committee | sep/EV | + | 284, 224, 2 |
| 31 | committee | sep | + | |
| 32 | committee | sep | + | |
| 33 | committee | sep | + | |
| art 1 | 65 | PSE+ELDR | split | | |
| 1 | + | |
| 2 / EV | + | 281, 225, 4 |
| 3 | + | |
| 3 | committee | | ↓ | |
| art 2 | 38 | PPE-DE | | - | |
| art 3, § 1 | 76 | MYLLER ao | RCV | - | 48, 461, 11 |
| 6 | committee | EV | + | 259, 250, 2 |
| 39 | PPE-DE | | - | |
| 7 | committee | EV | + | 275, 232, 1 |
| art 3, § 6 | 40 | PPE-DE | | - | |
| art 4 | 67 | PSE | EV | - | 239, 264, 2 |
| art 5, § 2 | 41 | PPE-DE | | - | |
| art 5, § 3 | 42 D | PPE-DE | | - | |
| art 7, § 1 | 70 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| art 7, after § 1 | 68 | PSE | EV | - | 232, 275, 3 |
| art 7, after § 2 | 54 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| art 8 | 69 | PSE | | - | |
| art 10, §§ 2 and 3 | 43 D | PPE-DE | | - | |
| 44 D | PPE-DE | | - | |
| art 10, after § 4 | 60 | ELDR | RCV | - | 110, 403, 10 |
| art 11 | 61 | ELDR | | - | |
| art 12, §§ 1 and 2 | 45 | PPE-DE | | - | |
| 14 | committee | EV | - | 247, 264, 5 |
| 15 | committee | | + | |
| art 15 | 55 | PPE-DE | EV | - | 246, 267, 7 |
| 20 | committee | | + | |
| art 16, § 1, point (a) | 46 | PPE-DE | | - | |
| 21 | committee | | + | |
| art 16, § 1, point (b) | 47 D | PPE-DE | RCV | - | 243, 276, 5 |
| 22 | committee | | + | |
| art 16, § 1, point (c) | 48 | PPE-DE | | - | |
| 23 | committee | | + | |
| art 16, § 2, introductory part | 72/rev. | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| 25 | committee | | + | |
| art 16, § 2, point (a) | 49 | PPE-DE | | - | |
| 26 | committee | | + | |
| art 16, § 2, point (b) | 56 | PPE-DE | | - | |
| art 16, § 2, after point (c) | 71 | Verts/ALE | | ↓ | |
| after art 23 | 64 | ELDR | | - | |
| 28 | committee | | + | |
| Annex 1 | 57 | PPE-DE | EV | + | 263, 241, 7 |
| 62 | ELDR | RCV | - | 107, 397, 6 |
| 63 | ELDR | RCV | - | 87, 421, 6 |
| Annex 2 | 66 | ELDR | RCV | - | 109, 401, 11 |
| 50 | PPE-DE | | - | |
| Annex 3 | 51 | PPE-DE | | - | |
| Annex 4 | 73 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| Annexe 5, § 1 | 52 | PPE-DE | EV | + | 304, 209, 6 |
| Annex 5, § 4, indent 1 | 74 | Verts/ALE | EV | - | 247, 253, 6 |
| Annex 5, § 4, indent 3 | 75 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| 36 | committee | | ↓ | |
| recital 4 | 37 | PPE-DE | | - | |
| recital 7 | 2 | committee | | + | |
| 58 | PPE-DE | EV | + | 258, 249, 4 |
| recital 10 | 53 D | PPE-DE | | - | |
| vote: amended proposal | EV | + | 290, 221, 8 |
| vote: legislative resolution | | + | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

proposal for rejection

59

ELDR

RCV

-

81, 421, 4

amendments by committee responsible — block vote

8

10

18

27

34-35

committee

+

amendments by committee responsible — separate votes

1

committee

sep

+

4

committee

sep/EV

+

287, 226, 4

5

committee

split

1

+

2

+

9

committee

RCV

-

246, 266, 8

11

committee

sep

+

12

committee

sep

+

16

committee

sep/EV

+

286, 224, 4

17

committee

sep

+

19

committee

split/RCV

1

+

302, 199, 17

2

-

121, 350, 16

24

committee

sep

+

29

committee

sep

+

30

committee

sep/EV

+

284, 224, 2

31

committee

sep

+

32

committee

sep

+

33

committee

sep

+

art 1

65

PSE+ELDR

split

1

+

2 / EV

+

281, 225, 4

3

+

3

committee

↓

art 2

38

PPE-DE

-

art 3, § 1

76

MYLLER ao

RCV

-

48, 461, 11

6

committee

EV

+

259, 250, 2

39

PPE-DE

-

7

committee

EV

+

275, 232, 1

art 3, § 6

40

PPE-DE

-

art 4

67

PSE

EV

-

239, 264, 2

art 5, § 2

41

PPE-DE

-

art 5, § 3

42 D

PPE-DE

-

art 7, § 1

70

Verts/ALE

-

art 7, after § 1

68

PSE

EV

-

232, 275, 3

art 7, after § 2

54

PPE-DE

+

art 8

69

PSE

-

art 10, §§ 2 and 3

43 D

PPE-DE

-

44 D

PPE-DE

-

art 10, after § 4

60

ELDR

RCV

-

110, 403, 10

art 11

61

ELDR

-

art 12, §§ 1 and 2

45

PPE-DE

-

14

committee

EV

-

247, 264, 5

15

committee

+

art 15

55

PPE-DE

EV

-

246, 267, 7

20

committee

+

art 16, § 1, point (a)

46

PPE-DE

-

21

committee

+

art 16, § 1, point (b)

47 D

PPE-DE

RCV

-

243, 276, 5

22

committee

+

art 16, § 1, point (c)

48

PPE-DE

-

23

committee

+

art 16, § 2, introductory part

72/rev.

Verts/ALE

-

25

committee

+

art 16, § 2, point (a)

49

PPE-DE

-

26

committee

+

art 16, § 2, point (b)

56

PPE-DE

-

art 16, § 2, after point (c)

71

Verts/ALE

↓

after art 23

64

ELDR

-

28

committee

+

Annex 1

57

PPE-DE

EV

+

263, 241, 7

62

ELDR

RCV

-

107, 397, 6

63

ELDR

RCV

-

87, 421, 6

Annex 2

66

ELDR

RCV

-

109, 401, 11

50

PPE-DE

-

Annex 3

51

PPE-DE

-

Annex 4

73

Verts/ALE

-

Annexe 5, § 1

52

PPE-DE

EV

+

304, 209, 6

Annex 5, § 4, indent 1

74

Verts/ALE

EV

-

247, 253, 6

Annex 5, § 4, indent 3

75

Verts/ALE

+

36

committee

↓

recital 4

37

PPE-DE

-

recital 7

2

committee

+

58

PPE-DE

EV

+

258, 249, 4

recital 10

53 D

PPE-DE

-

vote: amended proposal

EV

+

290, 221, 8

vote: legislative resolution

+

Amendment 13 did not concern all language versions and was therefore not put to the vote [Rule 140(1)(d)]

Requests for roll-call votes

PSE ams 9, 59

Verts/ALE ams 9, 19, 47D, 59, 60, 62, 63, 66

GUE/NGL am 76

Requests for separate vote

PPE-DE ams 2, 4, 11, 12, 16, 22, 24, 30, 32, 33

PSE am 19

ELDR ams 9, 17, 19, 29, 31

Verts/ALE am 1

EDD am 19

Requests for split votes

PPE-DE

am 65

1st part: text as a whole except the words ‘chemical and microbiological’ and ‘or other recreational water uses’

2nd part: the words ‘chemical and microbiological’

3rd part: the words ‘or other recreational water uses’

am 5

1st part: up to ‘at low tide’

2nd part: remainder

Verts/ALE

am 19

1st part: text as a whole except paragraphs 2, 3(a), 4(a) and 5

2nd part: those paragraphs

12.   Community greenhouse gas emissions and the Kyoto Protocol

Report: SACCONI (A5-0290/2003) [***I]

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Block 1


  (compromise) | 19-46 | PSE, PPE-DE, ELDR, GUE/NGL, Verts/ALE | | + | |
| block 2 | 1-18 | committee | | ↓ | |
| vote: amended proposal | | + | |
| vote: legislative resolution | | + | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

Block 1

(compromise)

19-46

PSE, PPE-DE, ELDR, GUE/NGL, Verts/ALE

+

block 2

1-18

committee

↓

vote: amended proposal

+

vote: legislative resolution

+

13.   Gaseous and particulate emissions from non-road mobile machinery

Report: LANGE (A5-0296/2003) [***I]

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Block 1


  (compromise) | 5-6
  43-70
  72-74
  76-81
  83-87
  90-106 | committee


  PSE, PPE-DE, ELDR, Verts/ALE | | + | |
| 71 | PSE, PPE-DE, ELDR, Verts/ALE | RCV | + | 252, 143, 6 |
| 75 | PSE, PPE-DE, ELDR, Verts/ALE | RCV | + | 262, 150, 5 |
| 82 | PSE, PPE-DE, ELDR, Verts/ALE | RCV | + | 247, 159, 29 |
| 88 | PSE, PPE-DE, ELDR, Verts/ALE | RCV | + | 276, 169, 5 |
| 89 | PSE, PPE-DE, ELDR, Verts/ALE | RCV | + | 267, 175, 22 |
| block 2 | 1-4
  7-41 | committee | | ↓ | |
| after recital 8 | 42 | Verts/ALE | | W | |
| vote: amended proposal | RCV | + | 465, 8, 7 |
| vote: legislative resolution | RCV | + | 458, 2, 7 |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

Block 1

(compromise)

5-6

43-70

72-74

76-81

83-87

90-106

committee

PSE, PPE-DE, ELDR, Verts/ALE

+

71

PSE, PPE-DE, ELDR, Verts/ALE

RCV

+

252, 143, 6

75

PSE, PPE-DE, ELDR, Verts/ALE

RCV

+

262, 150, 5

82

PSE, PPE-DE, ELDR, Verts/ALE

RCV

+

247, 159, 29

88

PSE, PPE-DE, ELDR, Verts/ALE

RCV

+

276, 169, 5

89

PSE, PPE-DE, ELDR, Verts/ALE

RCV

+

267, 175, 22

block 2

1-4

7-41

committee

↓

after recital 8

42

Verts/ALE

W

vote: amended proposal

RCV

+

465, 8, 7

vote: legislative resolution

RCV

+

458, 2, 7

Mr Sterckx had signed amendments 43 to 106 inclusive on behalf of the ELDR Group, and not Mr Davies.

The Verts/ALE Group had withdrawn amendment 42.

Requests for roll-call votes

PPE-DE: ams 71, 75, 82, 88, 89, amended proposal and final vote

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ANNEX II

RESULT OF ROLL-CALL VOTES

1.   Gargani report A5-0337/2003

For: 438

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, Busk, Calò, De Clercq, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nicholson of Winterbourne, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Thors, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bertinotti, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Dary, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Frahm, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krarup, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Garaud, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Kronberger, Mennea, Speroni

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Ayuso González, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Lamassoure, Langen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mombaur, Montfort, Morillon, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Provan, Purvis, Rack, Radwan, Redondo Jiménez, Rovsing, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Sartori, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Stauner, Stenmarck, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, Villiers, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Boselli, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Darras, Dehousse, De Keyser, De Rossa, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gill, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sakellariou, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Theorin, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Veltroni, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Fitzsimons, Hyland, Marchiani, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Isler Béguin, Lambert, Lannoye, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Messner, Nogueira Román, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 1

UEN: Mussa

Abstention: 21

EDD: Bernié, Booth, Butel, Coûteaux, Farage, Kuntz, Mathieu, Raymond, Titford

GUE/NGL: Cossutta, Di Lello Finuoli

NI: Bonino, Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Pannella, Stirbois

2.   Purvis report A5-0322/2003

For: 452

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Coûteaux, Esclopé, Kuntz, Mathieu, Raymond

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, Busk, Calò, De Clercq, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nicholson of Winterbourne, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Thors, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Bakopoulos, Bertinotti, Blak, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Marset Campos, Papayannakis, Puerta, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vinci

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Bonino, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Hager, Kronberger, de La Perriere, Mennea, Pannella, Raschhofer, Souchet

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Ayuso González, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Daul, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jeggle, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Lamassoure, Langen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Mombaur, Montfort, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Redondo Jiménez, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Vlasto, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Boselli, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, Dehousse, De Keyser, De Rossa, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gill, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napolitano, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poos, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sakellariou, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Theorin, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Veltroni, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Caullery, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Hyland, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lambert, Lannoye, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Nogueira Román, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 35

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, Booth, van Dam, Farage, Sandbæk, Titford

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Boudjenah, Frahm, Manisco, Markov, Meijer, Wurtz

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

UEN: Bigliardo, Camre, Marchiani, Mussa, Musumeci, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Abstention: 22

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Cauquil, Korakas, Krarup, Krivine, Laguiller, Patakis, Schröder Ilka, Vachetta

NI: Borghezio, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Speroni

PPE-DE: Costa Raffaele, Schierhuber

PSE: Bösch, Carlotti

UEN: Collins

3.   Maaten report A5-0335/2003

For: 81

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Bernié, Bonde, Booth, Butel, Coûteaux, Esclopé, Farage, Kuntz, Mathieu, Raymond, Sandbæk, Titford

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Busk, Calò, De Clercq, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Nordmann, Pesälä, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Riis-Jørgensen, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Blak, Eriksson, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Vinci

NI: Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Hager, Kronberger, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Speroni, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Hermange, Jackson, Maat, Oostlander, Pirker, Sacrédeus, Schmitt

PSE: Müller Rosemarie, Volcic

UEN: Camre, Caullery, Marchiani, Musumeci, Pasqua, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Gahrton

Against: 421

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Boogerd-Quaak, Dybkjær, Flesch, Olsson, Paulsen, Ries, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Thors

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Scarbonchi, Schröder Ilka, Uca, Vachetta, Wurtz

NI: Beysen, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Mennea

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Ayuso González, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jeggle, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Lamassoure, Langen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lulling, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mombaur, Montfort, Morillon, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oreja Arburúa, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Redondo Jiménez, Rovsing, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Vlasto, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, Wijkman, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Boselli, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, 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., Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gill, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sakellariou, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Theorin, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Veltroni, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Bigliardo, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Hyland, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Isler Béguin, Lambert, Lannoye, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Nogueira Román, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 4

ELDR: Attwooll

GUE/NGL: Krarup

NI: Berthu

Verts/ALE: Hudghton

4.   Maaten report A5-0335/2003

For: 246

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Bernié, Bonde, Booth, Butel, Coûteaux, Esclopé, Farage, Kuntz, Mathieu, Raymond, Sandbæk, Titford

ELDR: Flesch, Ries, Sbarbati, Thors

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

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

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Ayuso González, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jeggle, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Kirkhope, Klamt, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Lamassoure, Langen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mombaur, Montfort, Morillon, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Redondo Jiménez, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Vlasto, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Zabell, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Hedkvist Petersen, Karlsson, Katiforis, Moraes, O'Toole, Pérez Royo, Sandberg-Fries, Theorin

UEN: Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Hyland, Marchiani, Mussa, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Celli, Evans Jillian, Hudghton, MacCormick, Wyn

Against: 266

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, Busk, Calò, De Clercq, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nicholson of Winterbourne, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Riis-Jørgensen, Sanders-ten Holte, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bertinotti, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Scarbonchi, Schröder Ilka, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Kronberger, Raschhofer

PPE-DE: Averoff, Dimitrakopoulos, Folias, Hatzidakis, Klaß, Liese, Trakatellis, Xarchakos, Zacharakis

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Boselli, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, 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., Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gill, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sakellariou, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Veltroni, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Isler Béguin, Lambert, Lannoye, Lucas, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Nogueira Román, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Abstention: 8

NI: Bonino, Borghezio, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Gobbo, Pannella, Speroni

Verts/ALE: Schörling

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For: 302

EDD: Coûteaux, Kuntz

ELDR: Attwooll, Lynne, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bertinotti, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Scarbonchi, Schröder Ilka, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Borghezio, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, de La Perriere, Mennea, Souchet, Speroni

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Ayuso González, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Lamassoure, Langen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mombaur, Montfort, Morillon, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Provan, Purvis, Rack, Radwan, Redondo Jiménez, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Vlasto, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Berès, Bowe, Carnero González, Cashman, Corbett, Dehousse, Dührkop Dührkop, Evans Robert J.E., Garot, Gill, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Karlsson, Kinnock, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Moraes, Murphy, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Poignant, Poos, Randzio-Plath, Read, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Terrón i Cusí, Theorin, Titley, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn

UEN: Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Hyland, Marchiani, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Evans Jillian, Hudghton, MacCormick, Staes, Wyn

Against: 199

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Boogerd-Quaak, Busk, Calò, De Clercq, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Jensen, Ludford, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nicholson of Winterbourne, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Thors, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Watson

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

NI: Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Kronberger, Lang, Martinez, Raschhofer, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Ferrer

PSE: Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Boselli, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carlotti, Carraro, Carrilho, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbey, Darras, De Keyser, De Rossa, Díez González, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, van Hulten, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Karamanou, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, Malliori, Mann Erika, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miranda de Lage, Napoletano, Napolitano, Paciotti, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Rapkay, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Sakellariou, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Stockmann, Swiebel, Thorning-Schmidt, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Veltroni, Volcic, Walter, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Bigliardo, Camre, Mussa, Musumeci, Nobilia, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Isler Béguin, Lambert, Lannoye, Lucas, McKenna, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Nogueira Román, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Abstention: 17

NI: Bonino, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Gobbo, Pannella

PSE: Barón Crespo, Casaca, Iivari, Jöns, Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Myller, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Swoboda, Torres Marques

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For: 121

ELDR: Attwooll, Lynne

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bertinotti, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Scarbonchi, Schröder Ilka, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Chichester, Corrie, Deva, Dover, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Flemming, Foster, Goodwill, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Inglewood, Jackson, Kirkhope, Lamassoure, Mauro, Nicholson, Parish, Perry, Pirker, Poettering, Purvis, Rack, Rübig, Scallon, Schierhuber, Stenzel, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Corbett, Dehousse, Ford, Gill, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Karlsson, Kinnock, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Martin David W., Miller, Moraes, Murphy, O'Toole, Poignant, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Theorin, Titley, Watts, Whitehead

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Hyland, Marchiani, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Evans Jillian, Hudghton, MacCormick, Mayol i Raynal, Staes, Wyn

Against: 350

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Booth, Butel, Esclopé, Farage, Mathieu, Raymond, Sandbæk, Titford

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Boogerd-Quaak, Busk, Calò, De Clercq, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Jensen, Ludford, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nicholson of Winterbourne, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Thors, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Watson

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

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

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Brienza, Brok, Camisón Asensio, Cederschiöld, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Langen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Matikainen-Kallström, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mombaur, Montfort, Morillon, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Podestà, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Provan, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Redondo Jiménez, Rovsing, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling

PSE: Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Boselli, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbey, Darras, De Keyser, De Rossa, Díez González, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, van Hulten, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Lund, Malliori, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Napoletano, Napolitano, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poos, Randzio-Plath, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Rothe, Roure, Sakellariou, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schulz, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Stockmann, Swiebel, Thorning-Schmidt, Trentin, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Veltroni, Volcic, Walter, Weiler, Wiersma, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Mussa, Musumeci, Nobilia, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Isler Béguin, Lambert, Lannoye, Lucas, McKenna, Maes, Messner, Nogueira Román, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Abstention: 16

GUE/NGL: Herzog

NI: Bonino, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Gobbo, Pannella, Speroni

PSE: Casaca, Iivari, Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Myller, Roth-Behrendt, Swoboda, Torres Marques, Vairinhos

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For: 48

ELDR: Nicholson of Winterbourne, Pohjamo, Thors, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Virrankoski

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

PPE-DE: Flemming, Kauppi, Lulling, Matikainen-Kallström, Pirker, Posselt, Rack, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Schierhuber, Stenzel, Suominen, Wijkman

PSE: Andersson, Hedkvist Petersen, Iivari, Medina Ortega, Myller, Paasilinna, Sandberg-Fries, Theorin, Trentin, Volcic

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Hyland, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Dhaene, Evans Jillian, Hudghton, MacCormick, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 461

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, Busk, Calò, De Clercq, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Plooij-van Gorsel, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bertinotti, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Scarbonchi, Schröder Ilka, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

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

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Ayuso González, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Folias, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Lamassoure, Langen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mombaur, Montfort, Morillon, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Pronk, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Redondo Jiménez, Rovsing, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Vlasto, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Boselli, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Darras, Dehousse, De Keyser, De Rossa, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gill, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, O'Toole, Paciotti, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sakellariou, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Veltroni, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Marchiani, Mussa, Musumeci, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Isler Béguin, Lambert, Lannoye, Lucas, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Nogueira Román, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber

Abstention: 11

NI: Bonino, Borghezio, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Gobbo, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Pannella, Speroni

PSE: Corbey, van Hulten

Verts/ALE: Gahrton

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For: 110

EDD: Abitbol, Kuntz

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Boogerd-Quaak, Busk, Calò, De Clercq, Flesch, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nicholson of Winterbourne, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Sandersten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Thors, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

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

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Corrie, Deva, Dover, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Flemming, Goodwill, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Inglewood, Jackson, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Parish, Perry, Pirker, Provan, Purvis, Rack, Rübig, Scallon, Schierhuber, Stenzel, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Andersson, Dehousse, Hedkvist Petersen, Karlsson, Pérez Royo, Sandberg-Fries, Theorin

UEN: Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Hyland, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro

Against: 403

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

ELDR: Dybkjær

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bertinotti, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krarup, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Beysen, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Kronberger, Mennea, Raschhofer

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Brok, Camisón Asensio, Cederschiöld, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Folias, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Hatzidakis, Helmer, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Lamassoure, Langen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marini, Marinos, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mombaur, Montfort, Morillon, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Redondo Jiménez, Rovsing, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Sudre, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Vlasto, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Boselli, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, De Keyser, De Rossa, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gill, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sakellariou, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Veltroni, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Bigliardo, Mussa, Musumeci, Nobilia, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Nogueira Román, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 10

ELDR: Attwooll

NI: Bonino, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Pannella

PPE-DE: Marques

PSE: Müller Rosemarie

UEN: Marchiani

Verts/ALE: Cohn-Bendit, Gahrton

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For: 243

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Bernié, Bonde, Booth, Butel, Coûteaux, Esclopé, Farage, Kuntz, Mathieu, Raymond, Sandbæk, Titford

ELDR: Flesch, Ries, Thors

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

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Ayuso González, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Langen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mombaur, Montfort, Morillon, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Redondo Jiménez, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Vlasto, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Zabell, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Dehousse, Hedkvist Petersen, Karlsson, Sandberg-Fries, Theorin

UEN: Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Hyland, Marchiani, Mussa, Musumeci, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Evans Jillian, Hudghton, MacCormick, Wyn

Against: 276

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, Busk, Calò, De Clercq, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nicholson of Winterbourne, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Riis-Jørgensen, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bertinotti, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krarup, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Kronberger, Raschhofer

PPE-DE: Averoff, Dimitrakopoulos, Folias, Hatzidakis, Lamassoure, Trakatellis, Xarchakos, Zacharakis

PSE: Adam, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Boselli, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, De Keyser, De Rossa, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gill, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sakellariou, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Veltroni, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Isler Béguin, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Nogueira Román, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Abstention: 5

NI: Bonino, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Pannella

PSE: Müller Rosemarie

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For: 107

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Butel, Coûteaux, Esclopé, Kuntz, Mathieu, Raymond

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Busk, Calò, De Clercq, Flesch, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nicholson of Winterbourne, Nordmann, Pesälä, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Sterckx, Sørensen, Thors, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

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

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Corrie, Deva, Dover, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Foster, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Goodwill, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Inglewood, Jackson, Kirkhope, Konrad, Nicholson, Parish, Perry, Provan, Purvis, Sartori, Scallon, Sturdy, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers, Zappalà

PSE: Andersson, Hedkvist Petersen, Karlsson, Sandberg-Fries, Theorin, Zimeray

UEN: Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Hyland, Marchiani, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Mayol i Raynal

Against: 397

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, Booth, van Dam, Farage, Sandbæk, Titford

ELDR: Boogerd-Quaak, Dybkjær, Olsson, Paulsen, Schmidt, Vermeer

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bertinotti, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krarup, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Gobbo, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Kronberger, Mennea, Raschhofer, Speroni

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Brok, Camisón Asensio, Cederschiöld, Coelho, Cornillet, Daul, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Lamassoure, Langen, Laschet, Lehne, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mombaur, Montfort, Morillon, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Redondo Jiménez, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schwaiger, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Sudre, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Vlasto, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Boselli, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, Dehousse, De Rossa, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gill, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Hänsch, Haug, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sakellariou, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Veltroni, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Bigliardo, Musumeci, Nobilia, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Messner, Nogueira Román, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 6

ELDR: Attwooll

NI: Bonino, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Pannella

PSE: Müller Rosemarie

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For: 87

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Butel, Coûteaux, Esclopé, Kuntz, Mathieu, Raymond

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Busk, Calò, De Clercq, Flesch, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nicholson of Winterbourne, Nordmann, Pesälä, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Sterckx, Sørensen, Thors, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Garaud, de La Perriere, Souchet

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Corrie, Deva, Dover, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Foster, Goodwill, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Inglewood, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Parish, Perry, Provan, Purvis, Scallon, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Andersson, Hedkvist Petersen, Karlsson, Sandberg-Fries, Theorin

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Hyland, Ó Neachtain

Against: 421

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, Booth, van Dam, Farage, Sandbæk, Titford

ELDR: Boogerd-Quaak, Dybkjær, Olsson, Paulsen, Procacci, Schmidt

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bertinotti, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krarup, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Kronberger, Lang, Martinez, Mennea, Raschhofer, Speroni, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Brok, Camisón Asensio, Cederschiöld, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Costa Raffaele, Daul, 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-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Lamassoure, Langen, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mombaur, Montfort, Morillon, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Redondo Jiménez, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Sudre, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Vlasto, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Boselli, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, 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., Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gill, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sakellariou, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Veltroni, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Marchiani, Mussa, Musumeci, Nobilia, Pasqua, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Buitenweg, Celli, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Frassoni, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Nogueira Román, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 6

ELDR: Attwooll

NI: Bonino, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Pannella

PSE: Müller Rosemarie

12.   Maaten report A5-0335/2003

For: 109

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Bonde, Coûteaux, Kuntz, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Busk, Calò, De Clercq, Flesch, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nicholson of Winterbourne, Nordmann, Pesälä, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Sterckx, Sørensen, Thors, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

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

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Corrie, Deva, Dover, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Flemming, Foster, Goodwill, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Inglewood, Jackson, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Parish, Perry, Pirker, Provan, Purvis, Rack, Rübig, Scallon, Schierhuber, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Andersson, Hedkvist Petersen, Karlsson, Sandberg-Fries, Theorin

UEN: Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Hyland, Marchiani, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Evans Jillian, Hudghton, MacCormick, Wyn

Against: 401

EDD: Belder, Blokland, Booth, van Dam, Farage, Titford

ELDR: Boogerd-Quaak, Dybkjær, Olsson, Paulsen, Schmidt

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bertinotti, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krarup, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Borghezio, Gobbo, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Kronberger, Mennea, Raschhofer, Souchet, Speroni

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Brok, Camisón Asensio, Cederschiöld, Coelho, Cornillet, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Ferri, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Lamassoure, Langen, Laschet, Lehne, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mombaur, Montfort, Morillon, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Redondo Jiménez, Rovsing, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Sudre, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Vlasto, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Boselli, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, 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., Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gill, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sakellariou, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Veltroni, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Bigliardo, Mussa, Nobilia, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Isler Béguin, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Nogueira Román, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Abstention: 11

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Mathieu, Raymond

ELDR: Attwooll

NI: Bonino, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Pannella

PSE: Müller Rosemarie

13.   Lange report A5-0296/2003

For: 252

EDD: Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Kuntz, Mathieu, Raymond, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, Busk, Calò, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nicholson of Winterbourne, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Thors, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bertinotti, Blak, Boudjenah, Caudron, Cossutta, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Frahm, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Krarup, Krivine, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Hager, Kronberger, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Mennea, Speroni, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Dimitrakopoulos, McCartin, Marques

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, Dehousse, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Evans Robert J.E., Ferreira, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gill, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hazan, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Lund, McAvan, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sakellariou, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Theorin, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Veltroni, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Caullery, Collins, Marchiani, Muscardini, Mussa, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Segni, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Isler Béguin, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wyn

Against: 143

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller

NI: Beysen

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Doorn, Evans Jonathan, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Ferri, Fiori, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Helmer, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Lamassoure, Langen, Lechner, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Marini, Marinos, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Montfort, Morillon, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Posselt, Provan, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Redondo Jiménez, Rovsing, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sudre, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Vlasto, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling

Abstention: 6

EDD: Titford

NI: Bonino, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Schierhuber

14.   Lange report A5-0296/2003

For: 262

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Kuntz, Mathieu, Raymond, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, Busk, Calò, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Newton Dunn, Nicholson of Winterbourne, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Thors, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bertinotti, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Krarup, Krivine, Laguiller, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

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

PPE-DE: Bourlanges, Deprez, Grosch, Schnellhardt

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, Dehousse, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Evans Robert J.E., Ferreira, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gill, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Lund, McAvan, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, O'Toole, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sakellariou, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Theorin, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Veltroni, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Caullery, Collins, Marchiani, Muscardini, Mussa, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Segni, Thomas-Mauro

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

Against: 150

EDD: Booth, Farage, Titford

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Gobbo, Mennea, Speroni

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Daul, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grossetête, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Helmer, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Lamassoure, Langen, Lechner, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Montfort, Morillon, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Posselt, Provan, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Redondo Jiménez, Rovsing, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sudre, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Vlasto, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling

Abstention: 5

NI: Bonino, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Schierhuber

15.   Lange report A5-0296/2003

Amendment 82

For: 247

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, Busk, Calò, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nicholson of Winterbourne, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Thors, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bertinotti, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krarup, Krivine, Laguiller, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Patakis, Puerta, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

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

PPE-DE: Deprez, Grosch, Schnellhardt

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, Dehousse, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ferreira, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Goebbels, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, Malliori, Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sakellariou, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Theorin, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Veltroni, Volcic, Walter, Weiler, Wiersma, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Caullery, Collins, Hyland, Marchiani, Muscardini, Mussa, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Segni, Thomas-Mauro

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

Against: 159

EDD: Booth, Farage, Titford

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Gobbo, Mennea, Speroni

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Daul, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Ferri, Fiori, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grossetête, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Lamassoure, Langen, Lechner, Lisi, Lulling, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mombaur, Montfort, Morillon, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Parish, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Posselt, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Redondo Jiménez, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Vlasto, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling

Abstention: 29

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Mathieu, Raymond

NI: Bonino, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Florenz, Schierhuber

PSE: Evans Robert J.E., Gill, Honeyball, Howitt, Kinnock, McAvan, McNally, Martin David W., Miller, Moraes, Murphy, O'Toole, Read, Stihler, Titley, Watts, Whitehead, Wynn

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For: 276

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Kuntz, Mathieu, Raymond, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, Busk, Calò, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nicholson of Winterbourne, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Thors, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bertinotti, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krarup, Krivine, Laguiller, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

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

PPE-DE: Deprez, Grosch, Oomen-Ruijten, Sacrédeus

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, Dehousse, De Rossa, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Fava, Ferreira, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gill, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, McAvan, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, O'Toole, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sakellariou, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Theorin, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Caullery, Collins, Hyland, Marchiani, Muscardini, Mussa, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Segni, Thomas-Mauro

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

Against: 169

EDD: Booth, Farage, Titford

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Gobbo, Mennea, Speroni

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Daul, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Ferri, Fiori, Florenz, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grossetête, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Lamassoure, Langen, Lechner, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mombaur, Montfort, Morillon, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oostlander, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Posselt, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Redondo Jiménez, Rovsing, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Vlasto, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling

Abstention: 5

NI: Bonino, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Schnellhardt

17.   Lange report A5-0296/2003

For: 267

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Kuntz, Mathieu, Raymond, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, Busk, Calò, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nicholson of Winterbourne, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Thors, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bertinotti, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krarup, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

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

PPE-DE: Deprez, Grosch, Sacrédeus, Schnellhardt

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, Dehousse, De Rossa, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Hänsch, Hedkvist Petersen, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Paasilinna, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sakellariou, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Theorin, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Veltroni, Volcic, Walter, Weiler, Wiersma, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Caullery, Collins, Hyland, Marchiani, Muscardini, Mussa, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro

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

Against: 175

EDD: Booth, Farage, Titford

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Gobbo, Mennea, Speroni

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Daul, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Ferri, Fiori, Florenz, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grossetête, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Lamassoure, Langen, Lechner, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mombaur, Montfort, Morillon, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Posselt, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Redondo Jiménez, Rovsing, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Vlasto, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling

Abstention: 22

NI: Bonino, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PSE: Gill, Honeyball, Howitt, Kinnock, McAvan, McNally, Martin David W., Miller, Moraes, Murphy, O'Toole, Read, Simpson, Stihler, Titley, Watts, Whitehead, Wynn

18.   Lange report A5-0296/2003

For: 465

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Mathieu, Raymond, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, Busk, Calò, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nicholson of Winterbourne, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Thors, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bertinotti, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Caudron, Cossutta, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krarup, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Hager, Kronberger, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Mennea, Speroni, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Ferri, Fiori, Florenz, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Lamassoure, Langen, Lechner, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mombaur, Montfort, Morillon, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Posselt, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Redondo Jiménez, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Vlasto, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Zabell, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, Dehousse, De Rossa, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gill, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, McAvan, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sakellariou, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Theorin, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Veltroni, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Caullery, Collins, Fitzsimons, Hyland, Marchiani, Muscardini, Mussa, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro

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

Against: 8

EDD: Booth, Farage, Titford

PPE-DE: Averoff, Hermange, Oostlander, Zacharakis, Zappalà

Abstention: 7

NI: Bonino, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Foster, Gawronski, Helmer

19.   Lange report A5-0296/2003

Resolution

For: 458

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Kuntz, Raymond, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, Busk, Calò, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nicholson of Winterbourne, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Riis-Jørgensen, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Thors, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bertinotti, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Figueiredo, Frahm, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krarup, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

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

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Florenz, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Lamassoure, Langen, Lechner, Lisi, Lulling, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mombaur, Montfort, Morillon, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Posselt, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Redondo Jiménez, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Vlasto, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, Dehousse, De Rossa, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gill, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, McAvan, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sakellariou, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Theorin, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Veltroni, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Hyland, Marchiani, Muscardini, Mussa, Musumeci, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lambert, Lannoye, Lucas, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Onesta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wyn

Against: 2

EDD: Booth, Titford

Abstention: 7

NI: Bonino, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Fiori, Helmer, Konrad

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TEXTS ADOPTED

P5_TA(2003)0432

Passenger hand-holds ***I

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on passenger hand-holds on two-wheel motor vehicles (codified version) (COM(2003) 145 — C5-0146/2003 — 2003/0058(COD))

(Codecision procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2003) 145) (1), |
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—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2003) 145) (1),

| — | having regard to Articles 251(2) and 95 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0146/2003), |
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—

having regard to Articles 251(2) and 95 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0146/2003),

| — | having regard to Rules 67, 89 and 158(1) of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rules 67, 89 and 158(1) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report by the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0339/2003), |
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—

having regard to the report by the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0339/2003),

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

Approves the Commission proposal;

| 2. | Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it intends to amend its 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 its proposal substantially or replace it with another text;

| 3. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission. |
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3.

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

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ.

P5_TA(2003)0433

Motorcycle stands ***I

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on stands for two-wheel motor vehicles (codified version) (COM(2003) 147 — C5-0147/2003 — 2003/0059(COD))

(Codecision procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2003) 147) (1), |
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—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2003) 147) (1),

| — | having regard to Articles 251(2) and 95 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0147/2003), |
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—

having regard to Articles 251(2) and 95 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0147/2003),

| — | having regard to Rules 67, 89 and 158(1) of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rules 67, 89 and 158(1) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report by the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0340/2003), |
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—

having regard to the report by the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0340/2003),

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

Approves the Commission proposal;

| 2. | Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it intends to amend its 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 its 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 OJ.

P5_TA(2003)0434

Electrical equipment for use within certain voltage limits ***I

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version) (COM(2003) 252 — C5-0231/2003 — 2003/0094(COD))

(Codecision procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2003) 252) (1), |
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—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2003) 252) (1),

| — | having regard to Articles 251(2) and 95 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0231/2003), |
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—

having regard to Articles 251(2) and 95 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0231/2003),

| — | having regard to Rules 67, 89 and 158(1) of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rules 67, 89 and 158(1) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report by the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0338/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report by the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0338/2003),

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

Approves the Commission proposal;

| 2. | Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it intends to amend its 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 its proposal substantially or replace it with another text;

| 3. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission. |
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3.

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

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ.

P5_TA(2003)0435

Injunctions for the protection of consumers' interests ***I

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on injunctions for the protection of consumers' interests (codified version) (COM(2003) 241 — C5-0230/2003 — 2003/0099(COD))

(Codecision procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2003) 241) (1), |
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—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2003) 241) (1),

| — | having regard to Articles 251(2) and 95 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0230/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Articles 251(2) and 95 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0230/2003),

| — | having regard to Rules 67, 89 and 158(1) of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rules 67, 89 and 158(1) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report by the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0337/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report by the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0337/2003),

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

1.

Approves the Commission proposal;

| 2. | Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it intends to amend its 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 its proposal substantially or replace it with another text;

| 3. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission. |
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3.

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

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ.

P5_TA(2003)0436

Quarterly financial accounts for general government ***I

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council regulation on quarterly financial accounts for general government (COM(2003) 242 — C5-0222/2003 — 2003/0095(COD))

(Codecision procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2003) 242) (1), |
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—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2003) 242) (1),

| — | having regard to Articles 251(2) and 285 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0222/2003), |
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—

having regard to Articles 251(2) and 285 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0222/2003),

| — | 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 (A5-0320/2003), |
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—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (A5-0320/2003),

| 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 OJ.

P5_TC1-COD(2003)0095

Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 21 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of Regulation (EC) No..../2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quarterly financial accounts for general government

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 285 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the opinion of the European Central Bank (2),

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (3),

Whereas:

| (1) | Council Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 of 25 June 1996 on the European system of national and regional accounts in the Community (4) (ESA 95) contains the reference framework of common standards, definitions, classifications and accounting rules for drawing up the accounts of the Member States for the statistical requirements of the Community, in order to obtain comparable results between Member States. |
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(1)

Council Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 of 25 June 1996 on the European system of national and regional accounts in the Community (4) (ESA 95) contains the reference framework of common standards, definitions, classifications and accounting rules for drawing up the accounts of the Member States for the statistical requirements of the Community, in order to obtain comparable results between Member States.

| (2) | The report by the Monetary Committee on information requirements, endorsed by the ECOFIN Council on 18 January 1999, underlined that, for the proper functioning of Economic and Monetary Union and the single market, effective surveillance and co-ordination of economic policies are of major importance and that this requires a comprehensive statistical information system providing policymakers with the necessary data on which to base their decisions. That report also stated that high priority should be given to short-term public finance statistics for Member States, in particular those participating in Economic and Monetary Union, and that the objective was the compilation of quarterly government financial accounts following a step-by-step approach. |
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(2)

The report by the Monetary Committee on information requirements, endorsed by the ECOFIN Council on 18 January 1999, underlined that, for the proper functioning of Economic and Monetary Union and the single market, effective surveillance and co-ordination of economic policies are of major importance and that this requires a comprehensive statistical information system providing policymakers with the necessary data on which to base their decisions. That report also stated that high priority should be given to short-term public finance statistics for Member States, in particular those participating in Economic and Monetary Union, and that the objective was the compilation of quarterly government financial accounts following a step-by-step approach.

| (3) | Quarterly national data of financial accounts (transactions and balance sheets) for the government sector make up a large proportion of all financial transactions and financial balance sheets in the euro area and provide important information to support the conduct of monetary policy. In this respect and for its own purpose the Governing Council of the European Central Bank has adopted regulations and guidelines to safeguard the transmission of infra-annual data on financial statistics and national financial accounts to the European Central Bank. |
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(3)

Quarterly national data of financial accounts (transactions and balance sheets) for the government sector make up a large proportion of all financial transactions and financial balance sheets in the euro area and provide important information to support the conduct of monetary policy. In this respect and for its own purpose the Governing Council of the European Central Bank has adopted regulations and guidelines to safeguard the transmission of infra-annual data on financial statistics and national financial accounts to the European Central Bank.

| (4) | Counterpart sector information on government financial transactions and balance sheets is required to enable comprehensive analysis of government financing and financial investment by counterpart sector and by instrument. |
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(4)

Counterpart sector information on government financial transactions and balance sheets is required to enable comprehensive analysis of government financing and financial investment by counterpart sector and by instrument.

| (5) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 264/2000 of 3 February 2000on the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 with respect to short-term public finance statistics (5) and Regulation (EC) No 1221/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of10 June 2002on quarterly non-financial accounts for general government (6)
  specify the non-financial quarterly data for general government that shall be transmitted to the Commission (Eurostat) by Member States. |
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(5)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 264/2000 of 3 February 2000on the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 with respect to short-term public finance statistics (5) and Regulation (EC) No 1221/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of10 June 2002on quarterly non-financial accounts for general government (6)
  specify the non-financial quarterly data for general government that shall be transmitted to the Commission (Eurostat) by Member States.

| (6) | Articles 2 and 3 of Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 lay down the conditions under which the Commission may adopt amendments to the ESA 95 methodology in order to clarify and improve its contents. The compilation of government quarterly financial accounts will require additional resources in Member States, and cannot therefore be dealt with by a Commission Decision but should rather be adopted by a specific Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council. |
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(6)

Articles 2 and 3 of Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 lay down the conditions under which the Commission may adopt amendments to the ESA 95 methodology in order to clarify and improve its contents. The compilation of government quarterly financial accounts will require additional resources in Member States, and cannot therefore be dealt with by a Commission Decision but should rather be adopted by a specific Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council.

| (7) | The Statistical Programme Committee (SPC) set up by Council Decision 89/382/EEC, Euratom (7) and the Committee on Monetary, Financial and Balance of Payments Statistics (CMFB) set up by Council Decision 91/115/EEC (8) have declared themselves in favour of the draft of this Regulation, |
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(7)

The Statistical Programme Committee (SPC) set up by Council Decision 89/382/EEC, Euratom (7) and the Committee on Monetary, Financial and Balance of Payments Statistics (CMFB) set up by Council Decision 91/115/EEC (8) have declared themselves in favour of the draft of this Regulation,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Purpose

The purpose of this Regulation is to list and define the main characteristics of the European System of Accounts (ESA 95) categories of financial transactions and of financial assets and liabilities for the general government sector and for each of the sub-sectors within general government, to be transmitted to the Commission (Eurostat) quarterly following a step-by-step approach.

Article 2

Compilation of quarterly data: sources and methods

1.   With a view to achieving high-quality statistics, quarterly data for financial transactions and for financial assets and liabilities shall be based as far as possible on information directly available within general government. However, quarterly data on unquoted shares (AF.512) and other equity (AF.513), as defined and codified in ESA 95 and held by general government units, may be estimated by interpolating and extrapolating information on the respective annual data.

2.   The compilation of quarterly data for financial transactions and for financial assets and liabilities shall comply with the ESA 95 rules, especially concerning the sectoral classification of institutional units, consolidation rules, the classification of financial transactions and financial assets and liabilities, the time of recording, and valuation rules.

3.   The quarterly data and the corresponding annual data transmitted to the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 shall be mutually consistent.

4.   The quarterly data on financial assets and liabilities are the outstanding amounts of financial assets and liabilities at the end of each quarter.

Article 3

Transmission of quarterly data on financial transactions, financial assets and liabilities

1.   Member States shall transmit to the Commission (Eurostat) quarterly data on financial transactions (F.) and on financial assets and liabilities (AF.) for the following list of instruments as defined and codified in ESA 95:

| a) | monetary gold and special drawing rights (SDRs) (F.1 and AF.1) |
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a)

monetary gold and special drawing rights (SDRs) (F.1 and AF.1)

| b) | currency and deposits (F.2 and AF.2) |
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b)

currency and deposits (F.2 and AF.2)

| c) | short-term securities other than shares, excluding financial derivatives (F.331 and AF.331) |
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c)

short-term securities other than shares, excluding financial derivatives (F.331 and AF.331)

| d) | long-term securities other than shares, excluding financial derivatives (F.332 and AF.332) |
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d)

long-term securities other than shares, excluding financial derivatives (F.332 and AF.332)

| e) | financial derivatives (F.34 and AF.34) |
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e)

financial derivatives (F.34 and AF.34)

| f) | short-term loans (F.41 and AF.41) |
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f)

short-term loans (F.41 and AF.41)

| g) | long-term loans (F.42 and AF.42) |
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g)

long-term loans (F.42 and AF.42)

| h) | shares and other equity (F.5 and AF.5) |
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h)

shares and other equity (F.5 and AF.5)

| i) | net equity of households in life insurance reserves and in pension funds reserves (F.61 and AF.61) |
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i)

net equity of households in life insurance reserves and in pension funds reserves (F.61 and AF.61)

| j) | prepayments of insurance premiums and reserves for outstanding claims (F.62 and AF.62) |
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j)

prepayments of insurance premiums and reserves for outstanding claims (F.62 and AF.62)

| k) | other accounts receivable/payable (F.7 and AF.7). |
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k)

other accounts receivable/payable (F.7 and AF.7).

2.   Member States shall also transmit to the Commission (Eurostat) quarterly data for the central government sub-sector S.1311) as referred to in Article 4 as follows:

| a) | quoted shares (F.511 and AF.511), in respect of financial asset transactions and financial assets |
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a)

quoted shares (F.511 and AF.511), in respect of financial asset transactions and financial assets

| b) | currency (F.21 and AF.21), in respect of liability transactions and liabilities. |
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b)

currency (F.21 and AF.21), in respect of liability transactions and liabilities.

Article 4

Coverage of the general government sector and sub-sectors

Member States shall transmit quarterly data for the general government sector and its sub-sectors as defined and codified in ESA 95, as General government (S.13), comprising:

| — | central government (S.1311) |
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—

central government (S.1311)

| — | state government (S.1312) |
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—

state government (S.1312)

| — | local government (S.1313) |
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—

local government (S.1313)

| — | social security funds (S.1314). |
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—

social security funds (S.1314).

Article 5

Nature of the quarterly data covered by the transmission

1.   Quarterly data referred to in Article 3 shall be transmitted on a consolidated basis for the general government sub-sectors as referred to in Article 4.

2.   Quarterly data referred to in Article 3 shall be transmitted on both a consolidated and a non-consolidated basis for the general government sector (S.13) as referred to in Article 4.

3.   Quarterly data with breakdown by counterpart sector shall be provided for the sub-sectors central government (S.1311) and social security funds (S.1314) as referred to in Article 4 and described in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 6

Timetable for the transmission of quarterly data

1.   Quarterly data as referred to in Articles 3, 4 and 5 shall be transmitted to the Commission (Eurostat) at the latest three months after the end of the quarter to which the data relate.

2.   Any revision of quarterly data for previous quarters shall be transmitted at the same time.

3.   The first transmission of quarterly data referred to in Articles 3, with the exception of other accounts receivable/payable (F.7 and AF.7), 4 and 5 shall be according to the following timetable:

| a) | for the central government sub-sector (S.1311) and for the social security funds sub-sector (S.1314), no later than
  31 December 2003
  ;
  the Commission may grant a derogation, not exceeding two years, for the starting date of transmission of counterpart data, in so far as the national statistical system requires major adaptations
  ; |
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a)

for the central government sub-sector (S.1311) and for the social security funds sub-sector (S.1314), no later than
  31 December 2003
  ;
  the Commission may grant a derogation, not exceeding two years, for the starting date of transmission of counterpart data, in so far as the national statistical system requires major adaptations
  ;

| b) | for the state government (S.1312) and local government (S.1313) sub-sectors:






  i) | no later than
  31 December 2003
  for the transactions in liabilities and liabilities as detailed under Article 3(1); the Commission may grant a derogation, not exceeding two years, for the starting date of transmission of these data, in so far as the national statistical systems require major adaptations; |
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b)

for the state government (S.1312) and local government (S.1313) sub-sectors:

i)

no later than
  31 December 2003
  for the transactions in liabilities and liabilities as detailed under Article 3(1); the Commission may grant a derogation, not exceeding two years, for the starting date of transmission of these data, in so far as the national statistical systems require major adaptations;

| ii) | no later than 30 June 2005 for the transactions in financial assets and assets as detailed under Article 3(1). |
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ii)

no later than 30 June 2005 for the transactions in financial assets and assets as detailed under Article 3(1).

| c) | for the general government sector (S.13), no later than 30 June 2005. |
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c)

for the general government sector (S.13), no later than 30 June 2005.

4.   The first transmission to the Commission (Eurostat) of quarterly data for other accounts receivable/payable (F.7 and AF.7) for the general government sector (S.13) and its sub-sectors as referred to in Article 4 shall be no later than 30 June 2005.

Article 7

Provisions relating to back data

1.   Quarterly data referred to in Article 6 shall cover back data for financial transactions from the first quarter of 1999 and financial balance sheets from the fourth quarter of 1998 according to the timetable specified in Article 6(3) and (4) for the first transmission of data.

2.   Where necessary, back data may be based on ‘best estimates’, respecting in particular the provisions of Article 2(2) and (3).

Article 8

Implementation

1.   Member States shall provide the Commission (Eurostat) with a description of the sources and methods used to compile the quarterly data referred to in Article 3 (initial description), when they first start to transmit quarterly data according to the timetable referred to in Article 6(3) and (4).

2.   Member States shall inform the Commission (Eurostat) of any changes to this initial description when they communicate the revised data.

3.   The Commission (Eurostat) shall keep the Statistical Programme Committee (SPC) and the Committee on Monetary, Financial and Balance of Payments Statistics (CMFB) informed of the sources and methods used by each Member State.

Article 9

Report

On the basis of the data transmitted pursuant to Articles 3, 4, and 5, and after consulting the SPC and the CMFB, the Commission shall, by 31 December 2005 at the latest, submit to the European Parliament and the Council a report containing an assessment of the reliability of the quarterly data delivered by Member States.

Article 10

Entry in force

This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following 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, ...

For the European Parliament

The President

For the Council

The President

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Not yet published in the Official Journal.

(2)  OJ C165, 16.7.2003, p. 6
  .

2

165

16.7.2003, p. 6

(3)  Position of the European Parliament of 21 October 2003.

3

Position of the European Parliament of 21 October 2003.

(4)  
  OJ L 310, 30.11.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1267/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 180, 18.7.2003, p. 1).

4

OJ L

30.11.1996

Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1267/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 180, 18.7.2003, p. 1).

(5)  OJ L 29, 4.2.2000, p. 4.

5

(6)  OJ L 179, 9.7.2002, p. 1.

6

(7)  
  OJ L 181, 28.6.1989, p. 47.

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OJ L

28.6.1989,

(8)  
  OJ L 59, 6.3.1991, p. 19.

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OJ L

6.3.1991

ANNEX

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P5_TA(2003)0437

Waste electrical and electronic equipment ***I

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive amending Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (COM(2003) 219 — C5-0191/2003 — 2003/0084(COD))

(Codecision procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2003) 219 (1), |
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—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2003) 219 (1),

| — | having regard to Article 251(2) and Article 175(1) of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0191/2003), |
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—

having regard to Article 251(2) and Article 175(1) of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0191/2003),

| — | 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 the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0324/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0324/2003),

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

Approves the Commission proposal;

| 2. | Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it intends to amend its 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 its proposal substantially or replace it with another text;

| 3. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
| --- | --- |

3.

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

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(1)  Not yet published in the Official Journal.)

P5_TA(2003)0438

Excise duty on tobacco products in Corsica *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council directive amending Directives 92/79/EEC and 92/80/EEC, authorising France to prolong the application of lower rates of excise duty to tobacco products released for consumption in Corsica (COM(2003) 186 — C5-0197/2003 — 2003/0075(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 186) (1), |
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—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 186) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 93 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0197/2003), |
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—

having regard to Article 93 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0197/2003),

| — | 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 (A5-0322/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (A5-0322/2003),

| 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 the Commission. |
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5.

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

| TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION | AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT |
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| Amendment 1 |
| RECITAL 6 |
| By the end of this derogation period the tax rules for manufactured tobaccos released for consumption in Corsica must have been brought fully into line with the rules for mainland France. Nevertheless, too abrupt a change should be avoided and
  there should therefore be an intermediate increase in
  the excise duty currently levied on cigarettes in Corsica. | By the end of this derogation period the tax rules for manufactured tobaccos released for consumption in Corsica must have been brought fully into line with the rules for mainland France. Nevertheless, too abrupt a change should be avoided and the excise duty currently levied on cigarettes in Corsica
  should thus be gradually and proportionally increased each year during the transition period
  . |
| Amendment 2 |
| ARTICLE 1
  Article 3, paragraph 4 (Directive 92/79/EEC) |
| 4. By derogation from Article 2, from 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2009 France may continue to apply a reduced rate of excise duty to cigarettes released for consumption in Corsica. This rate shall apply solely to an annual quota of 1 200 tonnes. | 4. By derogation from Article 2, from 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2009 France may continue to apply a reduced rate of excise duty to cigarettes released for consumption in Corsica. This rate shall apply solely to an annual quota of 1 200 tonnes. |
| From 1 January 2003 to
  31 December 2007
  the reduced rate must equal at least 35 % of the price for cigarettes in the price category most in demand in Corsica. | From 1 January 2003 to
  31 December 2003
  the reduced rate must equal at least 35 % of the price for cigarettes in the price category most in demand in Corsica.


  From 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004 the reduced rate must equal at least 38 % of the price for cigarettes in the price category most in demand in Corsica.




  From 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005 the reduced rate must equal at least 41 % of the price for cigarettes in the price category most in demand in Corsica.




  From 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006 the reduced rate must equal at least 44 % of the price for cigarettes in the price category most in demand in Corsica.




  From 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2007 the reduced rate must equal at least 47 % of the price for cigarettes in the price category most in demand in Corsica.




  From 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2008 the reduced rate must equal at least 50 % of the price for cigarettes in the price category most in demand in Corsica. |
| From
  1 January 2008
  to 31 December 2009 the reduced rate must equal at least
  44 %
  of the price for cigarettes in the price category most in demand in Corsica. | From
  1 January 2009
  to 31 December 2009 the reduced rate must equal at least
  53 %
  of the price for cigarettes in the price category most in demand in Corsica. |

TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 1

RECITAL 6

By the end of this derogation period the tax rules for manufactured tobaccos released for consumption in Corsica must have been brought fully into line with the rules for mainland France. Nevertheless, too abrupt a change should be avoided and
  there should therefore be an intermediate increase in
  the excise duty currently levied on cigarettes in Corsica.

By the end of this derogation period the tax rules for manufactured tobaccos released for consumption in Corsica must have been brought fully into line with the rules for mainland France. Nevertheless, too abrupt a change should be avoided and the excise duty currently levied on cigarettes in Corsica
  should thus be gradually and proportionally increased each year during the transition period
  .

Amendment 2

ARTICLE 1

Article 3, paragraph 4 (Directive 92/79/EEC)

4. By derogation from Article 2, from 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2009 France may continue to apply a reduced rate of excise duty to cigarettes released for consumption in Corsica. This rate shall apply solely to an annual quota of 1 200 tonnes.

4. By derogation from Article 2, from 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2009 France may continue to apply a reduced rate of excise duty to cigarettes released for consumption in Corsica. This rate shall apply solely to an annual quota of 1 200 tonnes.

From 1 January 2003 to
  31 December 2007
  the reduced rate must equal at least 35 % of the price for cigarettes in the price category most in demand in Corsica.

From 1 January 2003 to
  31 December 2003
  the reduced rate must equal at least 35 % of the price for cigarettes in the price category most in demand in Corsica.

From 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004 the reduced rate must equal at least 38 % of the price for cigarettes in the price category most in demand in Corsica.

From 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005 the reduced rate must equal at least 41 % of the price for cigarettes in the price category most in demand in Corsica.

From 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006 the reduced rate must equal at least 44 % of the price for cigarettes in the price category most in demand in Corsica.

From 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2007 the reduced rate must equal at least 47 % of the price for cigarettes in the price category most in demand in Corsica.

From 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2008 the reduced rate must equal at least 50 % of the price for cigarettes in the price category most in demand in Corsica.

From
  1 January 2008
  to 31 December 2009 the reduced rate must equal at least
  44 %
  of the price for cigarettes in the price category most in demand in Corsica.

From
  1 January 2009
  to 31 December 2009 the reduced rate must equal at least
  53 %
  of the price for cigarettes in the price category most in demand in Corsica.

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P5_TA(2003)0439

Forest focus ***II

European Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position with a view to the adoption of a European Parliament and Council Regulation concerning monitoring of forests and environmental interactions in the Community (Forest Focus) (8243/1/2003 — C5-0292/2003 — 2002/0164(COD))

(Codecision procedure: second reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Council common position (8243/1/2003 — C5-0292/2003 (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Council common position (8243/1/2003 — C5-0292/2003 (1),

| — | having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 404 (3)), |
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—

having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 404 (3)),

| — | having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty, |
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—

having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0343/2003), |
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—

having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0343/2003),

| 1. | Amends the common position as follows; |
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1.

Amends the common position as follows;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission. |
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2.

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

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(1)  OJ C 233 E, 30.9.2003, p. 1.)

(2)  Texts Adopted, 13.2.2003, P5_TA(2003)0059.

(3)  OJ C 20 E of 28.1.2003, p. 67.

P5_TC2-COD(2002)0164

Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 21 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No .../2003 concerning monitoring of forests and environmental interactions in the Community (Forest Focus)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175 thereof,

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) | Forests have an important multifunctional role for society. Apart from their significant role in the development of rural areas, forests have a major value for nature conservation, play an important role in preserving the environment, are key elements of the carbon cycle and significant carbon sinks and represent a critical controlling factor of the hydrological cycle. |
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(1)

Forests have an important multifunctional role for society. Apart from their significant role in the development of rural areas, forests have a major value for nature conservation, play an important role in preserving the environment, are key elements of the carbon cycle and significant carbon sinks and represent a critical controlling factor of the hydrological cycle.

| (2) | The condition of forests can be seriously affected by natural factors such as extreme weather conditions, attacks from parasites and diseases, or human influences such as climate change, fires and air pollution. Such threats can seriously distort and even destroy forests. Most natural and anthropogenic factors affecting forests can have cross-border effects. |
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(2)

The condition of forests can be seriously affected by natural factors such as extreme weather conditions, attacks from parasites and diseases, or human influences such as climate change, fires and air pollution. Such threats can seriously distort and even destroy forests. Most natural and anthropogenic factors affecting forests can have cross-border effects.

| (3) | The Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on a Forestry Strategy for the European Union stressed the need to protect the natural environment and the forest heritage, to manage forests sustainably, and to support international and pan-European cooperation concerning the protection of forests, making reference to forest monitoring and the promotion of forests as carbon sinks. The Council by its Resolution of 15 December 1998 on a forestry strategy for the European Union (5) called upon the Commission to evaluate and improve continuously the effectiveness of the European monitoring system of forest health and to take into account all the potential impacts on forest ecosystems. It also called upon the Commission to pay special attention to the development of the Community Forest Fire Information System, which enables the effectiveness of the protection measures against fires to be better assessed. |
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(3)

The Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on a Forestry Strategy for the European Union stressed the need to protect the natural environment and the forest heritage, to manage forests sustainably, and to support international and pan-European cooperation concerning the protection of forests, making reference to forest monitoring and the promotion of forests as carbon sinks. The Council by its Resolution of 15 December 1998 on a forestry strategy for the European Union (5) called upon the Commission to evaluate and improve continuously the effectiveness of the European monitoring system of forest health and to take into account all the potential impacts on forest ecosystems. It also called upon the Commission to pay special attention to the development of the Community Forest Fire Information System, which enables the effectiveness of the protection measures against fires to be better assessed.

| (4) | Decision No 1600/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2002 laying down the Sixth Community Environment Action Programme (6) identifies the need to base the drawing up, implementation and evaluation of environmental policies on a knowledge-based approach and, in particular, the need for monitoring the multiple roles of forests in line with recommendations adopted by the Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe and the United Nations Forum on Forests and the Convention on Biodiversity and other fora. |
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(4)

Decision No 1600/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2002 laying down the Sixth Community Environment Action Programme (6) identifies the need to base the drawing up, implementation and evaluation of environmental policies on a knowledge-based approach and, in particular, the need for monitoring the multiple roles of forests in line with recommendations adopted by the Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe and the United Nations Forum on Forests and the Convention on Biodiversity and other fora.

| (5) | The Community and the Member States are committed to implementing internationally agreed activities relating to the conservation and protection of forests, in particular, the Proposals for Actions of the Intergovernmental Panel and Forum on Forests, the Expanded Work Programme on Forest Biological Diversity of the Convention on Biological Diversity, as well as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol. |
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(5)

The Community and the Member States are committed to implementing internationally agreed activities relating to the conservation and protection of forests, in particular, the Proposals for Actions of the Intergovernmental Panel and Forum on Forests, the Expanded Work Programme on Forest Biological Diversity of the Convention on Biological Diversity, as well as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol.

| (6) | The Community has already addressed two of the causes adversely affecting forest ecosystem conditions by means of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 of 17 November 1986 on the protection of the Community's forests against atmospheric pollution (7) and Council Regulation (EEC) No 2158/92 of 23 July 1992 on protection of the Community's forests against fire (8). |
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(6)

The Community has already addressed two of the causes adversely affecting forest ecosystem conditions by means of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 of 17 November 1986 on the protection of the Community's forests against atmospheric pollution (7) and Council Regulation (EEC) No 2158/92 of 23 July 1992 on protection of the Community's forests against fire (8).

| (7) | Both Regulations expired on 31 December 2002 and it is in the general interest of the Community to continue and further develop the monitoring activities established by those Regulations by integrating them into a new scheme called ‘Forest Focus’. |
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(7)

Both Regulations expired on 31 December 2002 and it is in the general interest of the Community to continue and further develop the monitoring activities established by those Regulations by integrating them into a new scheme called ‘Forest Focus’.

| (8) | The scheme should be reconciled with existing national, European and international systems, having due regard for the Community's competence in respect of forests, in accordance with its forestry strategy and without prejudice to the principle of subsidiarity. |
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(8)

The scheme should be reconciled with existing national, European and international systems, having due regard for the Community's competence in respect of forests, in accordance with its forestry strategy and without prejudice to the principle of subsidiarity.

| (9) | Measures under the scheme concerning forest fire monitoring should complement those measures which are undertaken, in particular, under Council Decision 1999/847/EC of 9 December 1999 establishing a Community action programme in the field of civil protection (9), Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF (10)) and Council Regulation (EEC) No 1615/89 of 29 May 1989 establishing a European Forestry Information and Communication System (EFICS (11)). |
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(9)

Measures under the scheme concerning forest fire monitoring should complement those measures which are undertaken, in particular, under Council Decision 1999/847/EC of 9 December 1999 establishing a Community action programme in the field of civil protection (9), Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF (10)) and Council Regulation (EEC) No 1615/89 of 29 May 1989 establishing a European Forestry Information and Communication System (EFICS (11)).

| (10) | The scheme should encourage the exchange of information on the condition of and harmful influences on forests in the Community and enable the evaluation of ongoing measures to promote conservation and protection of forests for the benefit of sustainable development, with particular emphasis on actions taken to reduce impacts negatively affecting forests. |
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(10)

The scheme should encourage the exchange of information on the condition of and harmful influences on forests in the Community and enable the evaluation of ongoing measures to promote conservation and protection of forests for the benefit of sustainable development, with particular emphasis on actions taken to reduce impacts negatively affecting forests.

| (11) | The protection of forests against fires is a matter of particular importance and urgency in order, inter alia, to fight against desertification and to avoid their negative effects on climate change. It is crucial to avoid any interruption of the actions put in place by Member States under the expired Regulation (EEC) No 2158/92. Therefore, this Regulation should cover preventive measures that are not supported through Regulation (EC) No 1257/99 and not included in national or regional rural development programmes. |
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(11)

The protection of forests against fires is a matter of particular importance and urgency in order, inter alia, to fight against desertification and to avoid their negative effects on climate change. It is crucial to avoid any interruption of the actions put in place by Member States under the expired Regulation (EEC) No 2158/92. Therefore, this Regulation should cover preventive measures that are not supported through Regulation (EC) No 1257/99 and not included in national or regional rural development programmes.

| (12) | In order to promote a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between forests and the environment, the scheme should also include monitoring of other important factors such as biodiversity, carbon sequestration, climate change, soils and the protective function of forests. The scheme should therefore comprise actions in order to provide for a broader range of objectives and a flexible implementation, while building on the achievements made under Regulations (EEC) No 3528/86 and (EEC) No 2158/92. It should provide for appropriate, cost efficient monitoring of forests and environmental interactions. |
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(12)

In order to promote a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between forests and the environment, the scheme should also include monitoring of other important factors such as biodiversity, carbon sequestration, climate change, soils and the protective function of forests. The scheme should therefore comprise actions in order to provide for a broader range of objectives and a flexible implementation, while building on the achievements made under Regulations (EEC) No 3528/86 and (EEC) No 2158/92. It should provide for appropriate, cost efficient monitoring of forests and environmental interactions.

| (13) | The Member States should implement the scheme through national programmes to be approved by the Commission following a procedure to be set up. |
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(13)

The Member States should implement the scheme through national programmes to be approved by the Commission following a procedure to be set up.

| (14) | The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, should ensure the coordination, monitoring and development of the scheme and report on it, in particular to the Standing Forestry Committee set up by Council Decision 89/367/EEC (12). |
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(14)

The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, should ensure the coordination, monitoring and development of the scheme and report on it, in particular to the Standing Forestry Committee set up by Council Decision 89/367/EEC (12).

| (15) | The monitoring of forests and environmental interactions can only provide reliable and comparable information to protect forests in the Community if data are collected on the basis of harmonised methods. Such comparable information at Community level would contribute towards the establishment of a platform containing spatial data deriving from various sources of common environmental information systems. It is therefore appropriate to prepare manuals laying down the methods to be used for monitoring the condition of forests, the format of the data and rules for data handling. |
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(15)

The monitoring of forests and environmental interactions can only provide reliable and comparable information to protect forests in the Community if data are collected on the basis of harmonised methods. Such comparable information at Community level would contribute towards the establishment of a platform containing spatial data deriving from various sources of common environmental information systems. It is therefore appropriate to prepare manuals laying down the methods to be used for monitoring the condition of forests, the format of the data and rules for data handling.

| (16) | The Commission should use the data collected under this scheme in relation to carbon sequestration, climate change and impact on biodiversity in order to contribute to the reporting commitments under the relevant conventions and protocols, consistently with their provisions. If problems of inconsistency arise, the Commission should take any possible action with a view to reaching a positive solution. |
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(16)

The Commission should use the data collected under this scheme in relation to carbon sequestration, climate change and impact on biodiversity in order to contribute to the reporting commitments under the relevant conventions and protocols, consistently with their provisions. If problems of inconsistency arise, the Commission should take any possible action with a view to reaching a positive solution.

| (17) | The Commission and the Member States should cooperate with other international bodies in the field of forest monitoring at an international or pan-European level, and, in particular, the International Cooperative Programme on Assessment and Monitoring of Air Pollution Effects on Forests (hereinafter referred to as ‘ICP Forests’), in order to promote conservation and protection of forests for the benefit of sustainable development. |
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(17)

The Commission and the Member States should cooperate with other international bodies in the field of forest monitoring at an international or pan-European level, and, in particular, the International Cooperative Programme on Assessment and Monitoring of Air Pollution Effects on Forests (hereinafter referred to as ‘ICP Forests’), in order to promote conservation and protection of forests for the benefit of sustainable development.

| (18) | 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 (13), for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure. |
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(18)

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 (13), for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure.

| (19) | It is appropriate to determine the volume of the Community contribution to activities financed under the scheme. |
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(19)

It is appropriate to determine the volume of the Community contribution to activities financed under the scheme.

| (20) | In order to ensure the continuity of monitoring activities there is a need exceptionally to allow expenditure incurred by a Member State to be eligible for co-financing if it relates to actions that were launched after 1 January 2003 and before the entry into force of this Regulation provided that these actions have not been completed when the Commission approves the related national programme. |
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(20)

In order to ensure the continuity of monitoring activities there is a need exceptionally to allow expenditure incurred by a Member State to be eligible for co-financing if it relates to actions that were launched after 1 January 2003 and before the entry into force of this Regulation provided that these actions have not been completed when the Commission approves the related national programme.

| (21) | Member States should designate the authorities and agencies responsible for the handling and forwarding of data and for the administration of the Community contribution. |
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(21)

Member States should designate the authorities and agencies responsible for the handling and forwarding of data and for the administration of the Community contribution.

| (22) | Member States should also draw up reports on various monitoring activities, which should be submitted to the Commission. |
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(22)

Member States should also draw up reports on various monitoring activities, which should be submitted to the Commission.

| (23) | The data should be disseminated taking into account the UN/ECE 1998 Convention on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters (Aarhus Convention) and relevant Community provisions on access to environmental information. |
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(23)

The data should be disseminated taking into account the UN/ECE 1998 Convention on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters (Aarhus Convention) and relevant Community provisions on access to environmental information.

| (24) | The measures of general scope 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 (14). |
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(24)

The measures of general scope 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 (14).

| (25) | The Standing Forestry Committee should assist the Commission by use of the regulatory procedure in accordance with the criteria set out in Article 2(b) of that Decision. |
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(25)

The Standing Forestry Committee should assist the Commission by use of the regulatory procedure in accordance with the criteria set out in Article 2(b) of that Decision.

| (26) | It is important to keep the scheme under review and assess its effectiveness, in order to identify needs to be addressed. The Commission should report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of the scheme, in particular in view of its continuation beyond the implementation period fixed in this Regulation. |
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(26)

It is important to keep the scheme under review and assess its effectiveness, in order to identify needs to be addressed. The Commission should report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of the scheme, in particular in view of its continuation beyond the implementation period fixed in this Regulation.

| (27) | Since the objectives of the proposed action, namely the monitoring of forests, their condition and environment interactions, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can, therefore, 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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(27)

Since the objectives of the proposed action, namely the monitoring of forests, their condition and environment interactions, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can, therefore, 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.

| (28) | The Europe Agreements between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the candidate countries of Central and Eastern Europe, of the other part, provide for participation of these countries in Community programmes, in particular in the field of the environment. The scheme should also be open to participation by other European countries. |
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(28)

The Europe Agreements between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the candidate countries of Central and Eastern Europe, of the other part, provide for participation of these countries in Community programmes, in particular in the field of the environment. The scheme should also be open to participation by other European countries.

| (29) | In the light of the expiry of Regulations (EEC) No 3528/86 and (EEC) No 2158/92 and in order to avoid any overlap or discontinuity it is appropriate for this Regulation to apply from 1 January 2003, |
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(29)

In the light of the expiry of Regulations (EEC) No 3528/86 and (EEC) No 2158/92 and in order to avoid any overlap or discontinuity it is appropriate for this Regulation to apply from 1 January 2003,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Section 1

Objectives, Content and Definitions

Article 1

1.   A Community scheme for broad-based, harmonised and comprehensive, long-term monitoring of the condition of forests, (hereinafter referred to as ‘the scheme’) is hereby established to:

| a) | continue and further develop:






  — | monitoring of air pollution and air pollution effects and of other agents and factors that have an impact on forests, such as biotic and abiotic factors and factors of anthropogenic origin; |
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a)

continue and further develop:

—

monitoring of air pollution and air pollution effects and of other agents and factors that have an impact on forests, such as biotic and abiotic factors and factors of anthropogenic origin;

| — | monitoring of forest fires and their causes and effects; |
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—

monitoring of forest fires and their causes and effects;

| — | forest fire prevention. |
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—

forest fire prevention.

| b) | assess the requirements for and develop the monitoring of soils, carbon sequestration, climate change effects, biodiversity as well as protective functions of forests; |
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b)

assess the requirements for and develop the monitoring of soils, carbon sequestration, climate change effects, biodiversity as well as protective functions of forests;

| c) | continuously evaluate the efficiency of the monitoring activities in the assessment of the condition of forests and the further development of monitoring activity. |
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c)

continuously evaluate the efficiency of the monitoring activities in the assessment of the condition of forests and the further development of monitoring activity.

The scheme shall provide reliable and comparable data and information on the condition of and harmful influences on forests at Community level. It shall also help to evaluate ongoing measures to promote conservation and protection of forests for the benefit of sustainable development, with particular emphasis on actions taken to reduce impacts negatively affecting forests. The scheme will take account of, and where appropriate link to, existing and planned national, European and global monitoring mechanisms and will be in line with relevant international agreements.

2.   Where reference is made to forests in this Regulation, Member States may include other wooded land. Where reference is made to forests in the context of forest fires in this Regulation, Member States may in addition include other land.

3.   In France, the scheme shall not be applicable to the overseas departments.

Article 2

1.   The scheme shall provide for actions designed to:

| a) | promote harmonised collection, handling and assessment of data; |
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a)

promote harmonised collection, handling and assessment of data;

| b) | improve data evaluation and promote integrated data evaluation at Community level; |
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b)

improve data evaluation and promote integrated data evaluation at Community level;

| c) | improve the quality of data and information gathered under the scheme; |
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c)

improve the quality of data and information gathered under the scheme;

| d) | further develop the monitoring activity of the scheme; |
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d)

further develop the monitoring activity of the scheme;

| e) | enhance the understanding of forests and, in particular, the impact of natural and anthropogenic stresses; |
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e)

enhance the understanding of forests and, in particular, the impact of natural and anthropogenic stresses;

| f) | study the dynamics of forest fires and their causes and impacts on forests; |
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f)

study the dynamics of forest fires and their causes and impacts on forests;

| g) | develop indicators as well as methodologies for risk assessment concerning multiple stresses on forests over time and space. |
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g)

develop indicators as well as methodologies for risk assessment concerning multiple stresses on forests over time and space.

2.   The actions set out in paragraph 1 shall be complementary to Community research programmes.

Article 3

For the purpose of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:

| a) | ‘Forest’ means land with tree crown cover (or equivalent stocking level) of more than 10 % and area of more than 0,5 ha. The trees should be able to reach a minimum height of 5m at maturity in situ. It may consist either of closed forest formations where trees of various storeys and undergrowth cover a high proportion of the ground; or of open forest formations with a continuous vegetation cover in which tree crown cover exceeds 10 %. Young natural stands and all plantations established for forestry purposes which have yet to reach a crown density of 10 % or tree height of 5m are included under forest, as are areas normally forming part of the forest area which are temporarily unstocked as a result of human intervention or natural causes but which are expected to revert to forest. The defininion of ‘forest’ includes: forest nurseries and seed orchards that constitute an integral part of the forest; forest roads, cleared tracts, firebreaks and other small open areas within the forest; forest in national parks, nature reserves and other protected areas such as those of special environmental, scientific, historical, cultural or spiritual interest; windbreaks and shelterbelts of trees with an area of more than 0,5 ha and a width of more than 20m. Rubberwood plantations and cork oak stands are included. However, the definition of ‘forest’ excludes: land predominantly used for agricultural practices. |
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a)

‘Forest’ means land with tree crown cover (or equivalent stocking level) of more than 10 % and area of more than 0,5 ha. The trees should be able to reach a minimum height of 5m at maturity in situ. It may consist either of closed forest formations where trees of various storeys and undergrowth cover a high proportion of the ground; or of open forest formations with a continuous vegetation cover in which tree crown cover exceeds 10 %. Young natural stands and all plantations established for forestry purposes which have yet to reach a crown density of 10 % or tree height of 5m are included under forest, as are areas normally forming part of the forest area which are temporarily unstocked as a result of human intervention or natural causes but which are expected to revert to forest. The defininion of ‘forest’ includes: forest nurseries and seed orchards that constitute an integral part of the forest; forest roads, cleared tracts, firebreaks and other small open areas within the forest; forest in national parks, nature reserves and other protected areas such as those of special environmental, scientific, historical, cultural or spiritual interest; windbreaks and shelterbelts of trees with an area of more than 0,5 ha and a width of more than 20m. Rubberwood plantations and cork oak stands are included. However, the definition of ‘forest’ excludes: land predominantly used for agricultural practices.

| b) | ‘Other wooded land’ means land either with a tree crown cover (or equivalent stocking level) of 5-10 % of trees able to reach a height of 5m at maturity in situ; or a crown cover (or equivalent stocking level) of more than 10 % of trees not able to reach a height of 5m at maturity in situ (e.g. dwarf or stunted trees) and shrub or bush cover. The definition of ‘other wooded land’ excludes: areas having the tree, shrub or bush cover specified above but of less than 0,5 ha and width of 20m, which are classed under ‘other land’; land predominantly used for agricultural practices. |
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b)

‘Other wooded land’ means land either with a tree crown cover (or equivalent stocking level) of 5-10 % of trees able to reach a height of 5m at maturity in situ; or a crown cover (or equivalent stocking level) of more than 10 % of trees not able to reach a height of 5m at maturity in situ (e.g. dwarf or stunted trees) and shrub or bush cover. The definition of ‘other wooded land’ excludes: areas having the tree, shrub or bush cover specified above but of less than 0,5 ha and width of 20m, which are classed under ‘other land’; land predominantly used for agricultural practices.

| c) | ‘Other land’ means land not classified as forest or other wooded land as defined in this Regulation, but which nonetheless has been included in forest fire statistics under national law. Such land may include heathland, waste land or agricultural land adjoining or enclosed by forest land; |
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c)

‘Other land’ means land not classified as forest or other wooded land as defined in this Regulation, but which nonetheless has been included in forest fire statistics under national law. Such land may include heathland, waste land or agricultural land adjoining or enclosed by forest land;

| d) | ‘Forest fire’ means fire which breaks out and spreads on forest and other wooded land or which breaks out on other land and spreads to forest and other wooded land. The definition of forest fire excludes: prescribed or controlled burning, usually with the aim of reducing or eliminating the quantity of accumulated fuel on the ground. |
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d)

‘Forest fire’ means fire which breaks out and spreads on forest and other wooded land or which breaks out on other land and spreads to forest and other wooded land. The definition of forest fire excludes: prescribed or controlled burning, usually with the aim of reducing or eliminating the quantity of accumulated fuel on the ground.

| e) | ‘Geo-referenced’ means a reference to a specific geographic area within which data or other information is gathered. The area referred to may be larger than the area or point from which the data/information is gathered, for example in order to ensure anonymity as regards the source of gathered data/information. |
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e)

‘Geo-referenced’ means a reference to a specific geographic area within which data or other information is gathered. The area referred to may be larger than the area or point from which the data/information is gathered, for example in order to ensure anonymity as regards the source of gathered data/information.

Section 2

Monitoring and tools to improve and develop the scheme

Article 4

1.   Building on the achievements of Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86, the scheme shall:

| a) | continue and further develop the systematic network of observation points in order to conduct periodic inventories in order to gather representative information on the condition of forests; |
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a)

continue and further develop the systematic network of observation points in order to conduct periodic inventories in order to gather representative information on the condition of forests;

| b) | continue and further develop the network of observation plots, on which intensive and continuous monitoring of forests is carried out. |
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b)

continue and further develop the network of observation plots, on which intensive and continuous monitoring of forests is carried out.

2.   Detailed rules for the implementation of paragraph 1 shall be laid down in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 17(2).

Article 5

1.   Building on the achievements of Regulation (EEC) No 2158/92, the scheme shall continue and further develop the information system in order to collect comparable information on forest fires at Community level.

2.   The scheme shall allow Member States to conduct studies on the identification of the causes and dynamics of forest fires, as well as on their impacts on forests. Those studies shall complement activities and measures relating to forest fires undertaken under Decision 1999/847/EC, Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 and Regulation (EEC) No 1615/89. In addition and up to 31 December 2005, awareness-raising campaigns and special training for agents involved in fire prevention interventions shall be financed separately in accordance with Article 13(1), unless such measures are included in the rural development programmes.

3.   Forest fire prevention measures which were eligible under Regulation (EEC) No 2158/92 shall be financed in accordance with Articles 12(2)b and 13(1), provided that they are not supported through Regulation No 1257/1999 and that they are not included in the national/regional rural development programmes

4.   Member States may, at their request, participate in the measures and activities referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2.

5.   Detailed rules for the implementation of paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be laid down in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 17(2).

Article 6

1.   For the realisation of the objectives set out in Article 1(1)b the scheme shall be developed by means of studies, experiments, demonstration projects, testing on a pilot basis and establishment of new monitoring activities. The Commission shall, in cooperation with the Member States, develop the scheme, in particular to:

| a) | enhance the knowledge of the condition of forests and other wooded land as well as the relationship between their condition and natural and anthropogenic stress factors; |
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a)

enhance the knowledge of the condition of forests and other wooded land as well as the relationship between their condition and natural and anthropogenic stress factors;

| b) | assess impacts of climate change on forests and other wooded land, including impacts on their biological diversity, and their relationship with carbon sequestration and soil; |
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b)

assess impacts of climate change on forests and other wooded land, including impacts on their biological diversity, and their relationship with carbon sequestration and soil;

| c) | taking into account the relevant existing indicators, identify key structural and functional ecosystem elements to be used as indicators for assessing status and trends of biological diversity in forests and the protective functions of forests. |
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c)

taking into account the relevant existing indicators, identify key structural and functional ecosystem elements to be used as indicators for assessing status and trends of biological diversity in forests and the protective functions of forests.

2.   In parallel with the measures set out in paragraph 1, the Member States may, at the request of the Commission or on their own initiative, carry out studies, experiments, demonstration projects or a monitoring test phase.

3.   The measures set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall help to identify options for the establishment of new monitoring activities under the scheme, which should contribute substantially to the information and monitoring needs within the fields listed under Article 1(1)(b). The implementation of these activities shall be considered as part of the review referred to in Article 18. When developing the scheme, the Commission shall take account of scientific as well as financial needs and restrictions.

4.   Detailed rules for the implementation of paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, including decisions on the implementation of new monitoring activities, shall be laid down in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 17(2).

Article 7

1.   For the realisation of the objectives set out in Article 1(1)c and in addition to the actions set out in Article 6, the Commission, in close cooperation with the Member States, shall conduct studies, experiments and demonstration projects in order to:

| a) | promote harmonised collection, handling and assessment of data at Community level; |
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a)

promote harmonised collection, handling and assessment of data at Community level;

| b) | improve data evaluation at Community level; |
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b)

improve data evaluation at Community level;

| c) | improve the quality of data and information gathered under the scheme. |
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c)

improve the quality of data and information gathered under the scheme.

2.   For the realisation of the objectives set out in Article 1(1)c and in addition to the actions set out in Article 6, Member States may integrate in their national programmes studies, experiments and demonstration projects in the areas described under paragraph 1.

3.   Detailed rules for the implementation of paragraph 1 shall be laid down in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 17(2).

Section 3

National Programmes, Coordination and Cooperation

Article 8

1.   The activities provided for in Articles 4, 5, 6(2) and (3) and 7(2) shall be implemented under national programmes, to be drawn up by the Member States for periods of 2 years.

2.   The national programmes shall be submitted to the Commission within 60 days following the entry into force of this Regulation and thereafter before 1 November in the year preceding the commencement date of each 3-year period.

3.   Member States shall adapt their national programmes with the approval of by the Commission, in particular in order to allow for the extension of the monitoring activity, developed in accordance with Article 6, when established.

4.   The national programmes shall be accompanied by an ex-ante evaluation when they are submitted to the Commission. The Member States shall also carry out mid-term evaluations at the end of the third year of the period indicated in Article 12 and ex-post evaluations at the end of that period.

5.   The Commission shall, on the basis of the national programmes submitted, or on the basis of any approved adaptations of these national programmes, decide on the financial contributions to the eligible costs.

6.   Detailed rules for the implementation of paragraphs 1 to 5 shall be laid down in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 17(2), taking into account national, European and international monitoring mechanisms in order to avoid any additional administrative burden.

Article 9

1.   The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall coordinate, monitor and develop the scheme and shall report on it, in particular to the Standing Forestry Committee.

2.   The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall assess data at Community level and shall ensure the evaluation of the collected data and information at Community level in accordance with Article 15.

3.   The Commission shall establish a Scientific Advisory Group which shall assist the Standing Forestry Committee in preparing its work, in particular to develop the scheme as referred to in Article 6.

4.   To fulfil the tasks laid down in paragraphs 1 and 2, the Commission shall establish a Scientific Coordination Body within the Joint Research Centre, and may consult and contract research institutes and experts, taking full account of the range of different forest ecosystems in the Community.

5.   To fulfil its reporting tasks laid down in paragraph 1 the Commission shall be assisted by the European Environmental Agency.

6.   Detailed rules for the implementation of paragraph 3 shall be laid down in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 17(2).

Article 10

1.   To harmonise the activities referred to in Articles 4, 5 and 6(3) and to ensure the comparability of data, manuals shall specify mandatory and optional parameters and lay down the monitoring methods as well as the data formats to be used for data transmission. Manuals should build on existing systems where available and appropriate.

2.   Detailed rules for the implementation of paragraph 1 shall be laid down in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 17(2).

Article 11

1.   In the context of the objectives set out in Article 1, the Commission and the Member States shall cooperate and foster synergies with other bodies at an international or pan-European level in order to promote conservation and protection of forests for the benefit of sustainable development.

2.   In the context of Article 4, the Commission shall collaborate with ICP Forests to meet obligations set out in the framework of the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution.

3.   For the purpose of the cooperation referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, the Community may support the following activities:

| a) | establishment of appropriate links to the Scientific Coordination Body; |
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a)

establishment of appropriate links to the Scientific Coordination Body;

| b) | studies and data evaluations. |
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b)

studies and data evaluations.

Section 4

Period of execution and financial aspects

Article 12

1.   The scheme shall run for a period of 4 years from 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2006.

2.   For the purposes of the scheme the maximum financial support of the Community to the eligible costs of the national programmes shall be as follows:

| (a) | Activities to be carried out under Article 4: 50 %; |
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(a)

Activities to be carried out under Article 4: 50 %;

| (b) | Activities to be carried out under Article 5: 50 %; |
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(b)

Activities to be carried out under Article 5: 50 %;

| (c) | Activities to be carried out under Article 6(2): 75 %; |
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(c)

Activities to be carried out under Article 6(2): 75 %;

| (d) | Activities to be carried out under Article 6(3): 50 %; |
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(d)

Activities to be carried out under Article 6(3): 50 %;

| (e) | Activities to be carried out under Article 7(2): 50 %. |
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(e)

Activities to be carried out under Article 7(2): 50 %.

3.   The Commission shall pay the Community contribution to the eligible costs to the Member States.

4.   Expenditure incurred by Member States in carrying out national programmes approved by the Commission shall exceptionally be eligible for co-financing if those actions were launched after 1 January 2003 and before the date of entry into force of this Regulation, provided these actions are not complete when the Commission decides upon the national programmes.

5.   The Commission shall finance activities to be carried out under Articles 6(1), 7(1) and 9 (1), (2) and (4) in accordance with the applicable rules for public procurement.

6.   The Community may provide a contribution to the European Environmental Agency for the fulfilment of the tasks set out in Articles 9(5) and 18.

7.   The Commission may finance activities of the Scientific Advisory Group referred to in Article 9(3) for the fulfilment of the tasks set out in the detailed rules.

8.   The Community may provide a contribution to ICP Forests in order to meet the Community's obligations set out in Article 11(2).

Article 13

1.   The financial framework for the implementation of the scheme for the period 2003-2006 shall be EUR 61 million, of which EUR 9 million can be used for fire prevention measures.

2.   The financial resources fixed in paragraph 1 shall be increased in the case of accession of new Member States to the European Union.

3.   The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the annual budgetary procedure and the limits of the financial perspective.

Section 5

Execution, reporting by Member States, Standing Forestry Committee

Article 14

1.   Member States shall designate the bodies competent to manage the activities included in the approved national programmes, on the basis of the financial and operational capacity of those bodies. Those bodies may be either national administrations or other entities, subject to the Commission's approval of private entities with a public service mission providing adequate financial guarantees and complying with the conditions provided for in the detailed rules for the implementation of this paragraph.

2.   Without prejudice to the existing competent authorities, Member States shall designate the authorities and agencies empowered to carry out the measures adopted in accordance with this Regulation.

3.   Member States shall be responsible for the sound and efficient management of the Community contribution. To that end, they shall adopt the provisions necessary to:

| a) | ensure that the activities financed by the Community are actually carried out and that they are carried out in the proper manner, ensuring the visibility of the contribution of the Community; |
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a)

ensure that the activities financed by the Community are actually carried out and that they are carried out in the proper manner, ensuring the visibility of the contribution of the Community;

| b) | prevent any irregularity; |
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b)

prevent any irregularity;

| c) | recover payments lost as a result of any irregularity or negligence; |
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c)

recover payments lost as a result of any irregularity or negligence;

| d) | ensure that the bodies mentioned in paragraph 1 have proper internal management and control systems; |
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d)

ensure that the bodies mentioned in paragraph 1 have proper internal management and control systems;

| e) | ensure that, if the bodies mentioned in paragraph 1 are not public entities, Member States stand guarantee for them. |
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e)

ensure that, if the bodies mentioned in paragraph 1 are not public entities, Member States stand guarantee for them.

4.   Member States shall provide the Commission with all the necessary information and shall make any arrangements which may facilitate checks, including on-the-spot inspections by the Commission or the European Court of Auditors, which the Commission considers appropriate for the purposes of managing Community financing. Member States shall inform the Commission of any arrangements made to this end.

5.   Detailed rules for the implementation of paragraphs 1 to 4 shall be laid down in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 17(2).

Article 15

1.   The Member States shall annually, through the designated authorities and agencies, forward to the Commission the data gathered under the scheme, together with a report on them.

The data shall be geo-referenced and transmitted to the Commission by means of computer telecommunications and/or electronic technology. The Commission shall, in close cooperation with the Member States, establish the format and particulars needed for such transmission.

2.   The Member States shall actively disseminate the data gathered, on the basis of common formats and standards and through electronic geo-referenced databases, which will be administered in accordance with the principles of the Aarhus Convention and relevant Community provisions on access to environmental information.

3.   In order to promote the evaluation of the data and to obtain the highest added value from the use of the data, the Commission's right to use and disseminate data in accordance with the principles of the Aarhus Convention and relevant Community provisions on access to environmental information shall not be restricted. In any such dissemination of data gathered from Member States, the Member States must be accredited as source.

4.   Detailed rules for the implementation of paragraph 1 shall be laid down in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 17(2).

Article 16

1.   Each Member State shall draw up, in particular on the basis of the activities set out in Article 4(1), a report on the national situation regarding condition of forests.

The report shall be transmitted to the Commission no later than 31 December 2005.

2.   Each Member State participating in the activities set out in Article 5 shall draw up a report on the national situation regarding the impacts of fires on forests.

The report shall be transmitted to the Commission no later than 31 December each year, starting from 2003.

3.   Each Member State shall draw up a report on the national situation regarding matters covered by the monitoring activities referred to in Article 6(3), when established.

Guidelines for the reporting and the reporting period shall be laid down in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 17(2).

Article 17

1.   The Commission shall be assisted by the Standing Forestry Committee.

2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.

The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at two months.

3.   The Committee shall adopt its Rules of Procedure.

Section 6

Reporting by the Commission, Review, Candidate Countries

Article 18

Six months from the date set for the transmission of the reports referred to in Article 16(1) and taking into account all reports transmitted pursuant to Article 16, the Commission, assisted by the European Environment Agency, shall submit a report on the implementation of the scheme to the European Parliament and to the Council, reviewing the effectiveness of the scheme in order to provide a basis for any decisions on the continuation of these activities after 2006. To this end, the Commission is invited to present a proposal.

Article 19

Before the expiry of the period referred to in Article 12(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council a report on the implementation of the scheme, taking into account the review referred to in Article 18.

Article 20

This scheme shall be open to participation by:

| a) | the candidate countries of Central and Eastern Europe, in accordance with the conditions established in the Europe Agreements, in their additional protocols, and in the decisions of the respective Association Councils; |
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a)

the candidate countries of Central and Eastern Europe, in accordance with the conditions established in the Europe Agreements, in their additional protocols, and in the decisions of the respective Association Councils;

| b) | Cyprus, Malta and Turkey on the basis of bilateral agreements to be concluded with these countries; |
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b)

Cyprus, Malta and Turkey on the basis of bilateral agreements to be concluded with these countries;

| c) | other European countries, optionally, at their own expense. |
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c)

other European countries, optionally, at their own expense.

Article 21

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

It shall apply from 1 January 2003.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, ...

For the European Parliament

The President

For the Council

The President

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(1)  OJ C 20 E, 28.1.2003, p. 67.

1

(2)  OJ C 85, 8.4.2003, p. 83.

2

(3)  OJ C 128, 29.5.2003, p. 41.

3

(4)  Position of the European Parliament of 13 February 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal), Council Common Position of 13 June 2003 (OJ C 233 E, 30.9.2003, p. 1) and Position of the European Parliament of 21.10.2003.

4

(5)  OJ C 56, 26.2.1999, p. 1.

5

(6)  OJ L 242, 10.9.2002, p. 1.

6

(7)  OJ L 326, 21.11.1986, p. 2. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 804/2002 (OJ L 132, 17.5.2002, p. 1).

7

(8)  OJ L 217, 31.7.1992, p. 3. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 805/2002 (OJ L 132, 17.5.2002, p. 3).

8

(9)  OJ L 327, 21.12.1999, p. 53.

9

(10)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80.

10

(11)  OJ L 165, 15.6.1989, p. 12. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1100/98 (OJ L 157, 30.5.1998, 10).

11

(12)  OJ L 165, 15.6.1989, p. 14.

12

(13)  OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1.

13

(14)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

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P5_TA(2003)0440

Erasmus Mundus (2004-2008) ***II

European Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position adopting a European Parliament and Council decision establishing a programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through co-operation with third countries (Erasmus Mundus) (2004-2008) (8644/1/2003 — C5-0294/2003 — 2002/0165(COD))

(Codecision procedure: second reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Council common position (8644/1/2003 — C5-0294/2003) (1), |
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—

having regard to the Council common position (8644/1/2003 — C5-0294/2003) (1),

| — | having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 401) (3), |
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—

having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 401) (3),

| — | having regard to the amended Commission proposal (COM(2003) 239) (4), |
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—

having regard to the amended Commission proposal (COM(2003) 239) (4),

| — | having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty, |
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—

having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport (A5-0336/2003), |
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—

having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport (A5-0336/2003),

| 1. | Amends the common position as follows; |
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1.

Amends the common position as follows;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission. |
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2.

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

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ

(2)  Texts Adopted, 8.4.2003, P5_TA(2003)0145.

(3)  OJ C 331 E, 31.12.2002, p. 25.

(4)  Not yet published in OJ.

P5_TC2-COD(2002)0165

Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 21 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Decision .../2003/EC establishing a programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through cooperation with third countries (Erasmus Mundus)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 149 thereof,

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) | The European Community should contribute to the development of quality education, inter alia, through cooperation with third countries. |
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(1)

The European Community should contribute to the development of quality education, inter alia, through cooperation with third countries.

| (2) | The Presidency Conclusions of the Lisbon European Council (23-24 March 2000) emphasised that if Europe is to meet the challenge of globalisation, Member States need to adapt their education and vocational training systems to the demands of the knowledge-based society. |
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(2)

The Presidency Conclusions of the Lisbon European Council (23-24 March 2000) emphasised that if Europe is to meet the challenge of globalisation, Member States need to adapt their education and vocational training systems to the demands of the knowledge-based society.

| (3) | The Stockholm European Council (23-24 March 2001) indicated that work on the follow-up of the objectives of education and training systems should be assessed in the context of a world-wide perspective. The Barcelona European Council (15-16 March 2002) confirmed that opening-up to the wider world is one of the three basic principles of the Work Programme for 2010 for education and training systems. |
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(3)

The Stockholm European Council (23-24 March 2001) indicated that work on the follow-up of the objectives of education and training systems should be assessed in the context of a world-wide perspective. The Barcelona European Council (15-16 March 2002) confirmed that opening-up to the wider world is one of the three basic principles of the Work Programme for 2010 for education and training systems.

| (4) | The European Ministers of Education, meeting in Bologna (19 June 1999), stated in their Joint Declaration that it is necessary to ensure that the European higher education system acquires a worldwide degree of attractiveness appropriate to Europe's major cultural and scientific achievements. |
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(4)

The European Ministers of Education, meeting in Bologna (19 June 1999), stated in their Joint Declaration that it is necessary to ensure that the European higher education system acquires a worldwide degree of attractiveness appropriate to Europe's major cultural and scientific achievements.

| (5) | The European Ministers in charge of higher education, having met in Prague on19 May 2001, further emphasised, inter alia, the importance of enhancing the attractiveness of European higher education to students from Europe and other parts of the world. |
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(5)

The European Ministers in charge of higher education, having met in Prague on19 May 2001, further emphasised, inter alia, the importance of enhancing the attractiveness of European higher education to students from Europe and other parts of the world.

| (6) | In its Communication on reinforcing cooperation with third countries in the field of higher education, the Commission argued that greater internationalisation of higher education is necessary to respond to the challenges of the process of globalisation, identified overall objectives for a third-country cooperation strategy in this field and suggested concrete measures for achieving these objectives. |
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(6)

In its Communication on reinforcing cooperation with third countries in the field of higher education, the Commission argued that greater internationalisation of higher education is necessary to respond to the challenges of the process of globalisation, identified overall objectives for a third-country cooperation strategy in this field and suggested concrete measures for achieving these objectives.

| (7) | The Council Resolution of 14 February 2002 on the promotion of linguistic diversity and language learning in the framework of the implementation of the objectives of the European Year of Languages 2001 (5) underlines the need for the European Union to take into account the principle of linguistic diversity in its relations with third countries. |
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(7)

The Council Resolution of 14 February 2002 on the promotion of linguistic diversity and language learning in the framework of the implementation of the objectives of the European Year of Languages 2001 (5) underlines the need for the European Union to take into account the principle of linguistic diversity in its relations with third countries.

| (8) | The academic institutions in the European Union aim to increase the share of internationally mobile students. There is wide recognition of the great potential represented by the combined individual strengths of European higher education institutions, by their educational diversity and their wide experience in networking and in cooperation with third countries, which enable them to offer courses of great quality unique to Europe and allow the benefits of international mobility to be shared more widely within the Community and its partner countries. |
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(8)

The academic institutions in the European Union aim to increase the share of internationally mobile students. There is wide recognition of the great potential represented by the combined individual strengths of European higher education institutions, by their educational diversity and their wide experience in networking and in cooperation with third countries, which enable them to offer courses of great quality unique to Europe and allow the benefits of international mobility to be shared more widely within the Community and its partner countries.

| (9) | European higher education institutions must remain at the leading edge of developments. To this end, they should encourage cooperation with third-country institutions that have achieved a level of development comparable to that of higher education institutions in the Community. Higher education must be understood as a whole, of which higher vocational training forms an integral part, taking account of specific pathways such as training courses for engineers or higher technicians. |
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(9)

European higher education institutions must remain at the leading edge of developments. To this end, they should encourage cooperation with third-country institutions that have achieved a level of development comparable to that of higher education institutions in the Community. Higher education must be understood as a whole, of which higher vocational training forms an integral part, taking account of specific pathways such as training courses for engineers or higher technicians.

| (10) | The aim of this programme is to contribute to improving the quality of higher education in Europe and, at the same time, to have an impact on the visibility and perception of the European Union around the world, as well as building a capital of goodwill among those who have participated in the programme. |
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(10)

The aim of this programme is to contribute to improving the quality of higher education in Europe and, at the same time, to have an impact on the visibility and perception of the European Union around the world, as well as building a capital of goodwill among those who have participated in the programme.

| (11) | This programme provides for the establishment of an ‘Erasmus Mundus Masters Course’ which will enable students to travel around Europe attending several different universities. This new European dimension to higher education should be taken into account in the review of existing programmes such as Socrates (Erasmus), in order to take adequate measures to promote access to this programme for European students. |
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(11)

This programme provides for the establishment of an ‘Erasmus Mundus Masters Course’ which will enable students to travel around Europe attending several different universities. This new European dimension to higher education should be taken into account in the review of existing programmes such as Socrates (Erasmus), in order to take adequate measures to promote access to this programme for European students.

| (12) | The Community action should be managed in a way that is transparent, user-friendly, open and comprehensible. |
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(12)

The Community action should be managed in a way that is transparent, user-friendly, open and comprehensible.

| (13) | In promoting international mobility, the Community should be mindful of the phenomenon commonly known as ‘the brain drain’. |
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(13)

In promoting international mobility, the Community should be mindful of the phenomenon commonly known as ‘the brain drain’.

| (14) | There is a need to step up Community efforts to promote dialogue and understanding between cultures world-wide, taking into accoiunt the social dimension of higher education as well as the ideals of democracy and respect for human rights, including gender equality, and the fact that mobility fosters the discovery of new cultural and social environments and facilitates understanding thereof. In stepping up such efforts, it should be ensured that no group of citizens or third-country nationals is excluded or disadvantaged, as provided for in Article 21(1) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. |
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(14)

There is a need to step up Community efforts to promote dialogue and understanding between cultures world-wide, taking into accoiunt the social dimension of higher education as well as the ideals of democracy and respect for human rights, including gender equality, and the fact that mobility fosters the discovery of new cultural and social environments and facilitates understanding thereof. In stepping up such efforts, it should be ensured that no group of citizens or third-country nationals is excluded or disadvantaged, as provided for in Article 21(1) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

| (15) | In order to reinforce the added value of Community action it is necessary to ensure coherence and complementarity between the actions implemented in the framework of this Decision and other relevant Community policies, instruments and actions, in particular the sixth framework programme for research established by Decision No 1513/2002/EC (6) and external cooperation programmes in the higher education sector. |
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(15)

In order to reinforce the added value of Community action it is necessary to ensure coherence and complementarity between the actions implemented in the framework of this Decision and other relevant Community policies, instruments and actions, in particular the sixth framework programme for research established by Decision No 1513/2002/EC (6) and external cooperation programmes in the higher education sector.

| (16) | The Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA Agreement) provides for greater cooperation in the field of education, training and youth between the European Community and its Member States, on the one hand, and the countries of the European Free Trade Association participating in the European Economic Area (EEA-EFTA States), on the other; the conditions and the detailed rules for the participation of the above countries in this programme should be established in accordance with the relevant provisions of the EEA Agreement. |
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(16)

The Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA Agreement) provides for greater cooperation in the field of education, training and youth between the European Community and its Member States, on the one hand, and the countries of the European Free Trade Association participating in the European Economic Area (EEA-EFTA States), on the other; the conditions and the detailed rules for the participation of the above countries in this programme should be established in accordance with the relevant provisions of the EEA Agreement.

| (17) | The conditions and the detailed rules for the participation of the associated Central and Eastern European countries (CEEC) in this programme should be established in accordance with the provisions laid down in the European agreements, in their additional Protocols and in the decisions of the respective Association Councils. With regard to Cyprus, participation should be funded by additional appropriations in accordance with the procedures to be agreed with that country. With regard to Malta and Turkey, participation should be funded by additional appropriations in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty. |
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(17)

The conditions and the detailed rules for the participation of the associated Central and Eastern European countries (CEEC) in this programme should be established in accordance with the provisions laid down in the European agreements, in their additional Protocols and in the decisions of the respective Association Councils. With regard to Cyprus, participation should be funded by additional appropriations in accordance with the procedures to be agreed with that country. With regard to Malta and Turkey, participation should be funded by additional appropriations in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty.

| (18) | This programme should be regularly monitored and evaluated by the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, in order to allow for readjustments, particularly as regards the priorities for implementing the measures; the evaluation should include an external and independent evaluation. |
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(18)

This programme should be regularly monitored and evaluated by the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, in order to allow for readjustments, particularly as regards the priorities for implementing the measures; the evaluation should include an external and independent evaluation.

| (19) | Since the objectives of the proposed action concerning the contribution of European cooperation to quality education cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States, inter alia, because of the need for multilateral partnerships and multilateral mobility and exchanges of information between the Community and third countries and can therefore be better achieved at Community level owing to the transnational dimension of Community actions and measures, 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 Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. |
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(19)

Since the objectives of the proposed action concerning the contribution of European cooperation to quality education cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States, inter alia, because of the need for multilateral partnerships and multilateral mobility and exchanges of information between the Community and third countries and can therefore be better achieved at Community level owing to the transnational dimension of Community actions and measures, 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 Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.

| (20) | This Decision 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 (7), for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure. |
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(20)

This Decision 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 (7), for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure.

| (21) | The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision 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 (8), |
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(21)

The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision 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 (8),

HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Establishment of the programme

1.   This Decision establishes a programme — ‘Erasmus Mundus’ (hereinafter ‘the programme’) — for the enhancement of quality in higher education within the European Union and the promotion of intercultural understanding through cooperation with third countries.

2.   The programme shall be implemented over a period starting on 1 January 2004 and ending on 31 December 2008.

3.   The programme shall support and supplement action taken by, and in, the Member States while fully respecting their responsibility for the content of education and the organisation of education and training systems, as well as their cultural and linguistic diversity.

Article 2

Definitions

For the purpose of this Decision:

| 1) | ‘higher education institution’: means any institution which, according to national legislation or practice, offers qualifications or degrees at that level, whatever such establishments may be called; |
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1)

‘higher education institution’: means any institution which, according to national legislation or practice, offers qualifications or degrees at that level, whatever such establishments may be called;

| 2) | ‘third-country graduate student’: means a national of a third country, other the EEA-EFTA States and candidate countries for accession to the European Union; who has already obtained a first higher education degree; who is not a resident of any of the Member States or the participating countries as provided for in Article 11; who has not carried out his or her main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the Member States or the participating countries; and who has been accepted to register or is registered in an Erasmus Mundus Masters Course as described in the Annex; |
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2)

‘third-country graduate student’: means a national of a third country, other the EEA-EFTA States and candidate countries for accession to the European Union; who has already obtained a first higher education degree; who is not a resident of any of the Member States or the participating countries as provided for in Article 11; who has not carried out his or her main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the Member States or the participating countries; and who has been accepted to register or is registered in an Erasmus Mundus Masters Course as described in the Annex;

| 3) | ‘third-country scholar’: means a national of a third country other the EEA- EFTA States and candidate countries for accession to the European Community; who is not a resident of any of the Member States or the participating countries as provided for in Article 11; who has not carried out his or her main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the Member States or the participating countries; and who has outstanding academic and/or professional experience; |
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3)

‘third-country scholar’: means a national of a third country other the EEA- EFTA States and candidate countries for accession to the European Community; who is not a resident of any of the Member States or the participating countries as provided for in Article 11; who has not carried out his or her main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the Member States or the participating countries; and who has outstanding academic and/or professional experience;

| 4) | ‘graduate or postgraduate studies’: means courses of higher education study that follow a first degree, lasting a minimum of three years and which lead to a second or further degree. |
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4)

‘graduate or postgraduate studies’: means courses of higher education study that follow a first degree, lasting a minimum of three years and which lead to a second or further degree.

Article 3

Objectives of the programme

1.   The programme's overall aim is to enhance the quality of European higher education by fostering cooperation with third countries in order to improve the development of human resources and to promote dialogue and understanding between peoples and cultures.

2.   The programme's specific objectives are:

| a) | to promote an offer of enhanced quality in higher education with a distinct European added value, attractive both within the European Union and beyond its borders; |
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to promote an offer of enhanced quality in higher education with a distinct European added value, attractive both within the European Union and beyond its borders;

| b) | to encourage and enable highly qualified graduates and scholars from all over the world to obtain qualifications and/or experience in the European Union; |
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b)

to encourage and enable highly qualified graduates and scholars from all over the world to obtain qualifications and/or experience in the European Union;

| c) | to develop more structured cooperation between European Union and third-country institutions and greater European Union outgoing mobility as part of European study programmes; |
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c)

to develop more structured cooperation between European Union and third-country institutions and greater European Union outgoing mobility as part of European study programmes;

| d) | to improve accessibility and enhance the profile and visibility of higher education in the European Union. |
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d)

to improve accessibility and enhance the profile and visibility of higher education in the European Union.

3.   The Commission shall, when pursuing the objectives of the programme, observe the Community's general policy on equal opportunities for men and women. The Commission shall also ensure that no group of citizens or third-country nationals is excluded or disadvantaged.

Article 4

Programme Actions

1.   The objectives of the programme as set out in Article 3 shall be pursued by means of the following actions:

| a) | Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses selected on the basis of the quality of the courses offered and hosting of students; |
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a)

Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses selected on the basis of the quality of the courses offered and hosting of students;

| b) | a Scholarship scheme; |
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b)

a Scholarship scheme;

| c) | partnerships with third-country higher education institutions; |
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c)

partnerships with third-country higher education institutions;

| d) | measures enhancing the attractiveness of Europe as an educational destination; |
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d)

measures enhancing the attractiveness of Europe as an educational destination;

| e) | technical support measures. |
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e)

technical support measures.

2.   These actions shall be realised using the procedures described in the Annex, and through the following types of approaches, which may be combined where appropriate:

| a) | support for the development of joint educational programmes and cooperation networks facilitating the exchange of experience and good practice; |
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a)

support for the development of joint educational programmes and cooperation networks facilitating the exchange of experience and good practice;

| b) | enhanced support for mobility, between the Community and third countries, of people in the field of higher education; |
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b)

enhanced support for mobility, between the Community and third countries, of people in the field of higher education;

| c) | promotion of language skills, preferably providing students with the possibility of learning at least two of the languages spoken in the countries in which the higher education institutions involved in the Erasmus Mundus Masters Course are situated, and promotion of the understanding of different cultures; |
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c)

promotion of language skills, preferably providing students with the possibility of learning at least two of the languages spoken in the countries in which the higher education institutions involved in the Erasmus Mundus Masters Course are situated, and promotion of the understanding of different cultures;

| d) | support for pilot projects based on transnational partnerships designed to develop innovation and quality in higher education; |
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d)

support for pilot projects based on transnational partnerships designed to develop innovation and quality in higher education;

| e) | support for the analysis and follow-up of trends in, and evolution of, higher education in an international perspective. |
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e)

support for the analysis and follow-up of trends in, and evolution of, higher education in an international perspective.

Article 5

Access to the programme

Under the conditions and arrangements for implementation specified in the Annex and bearing in mind the definitions in Article 2, the programme is aimed in particular at:

| a) | higher education institutions; |
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higher education institutions;

| b) | students having obtained a first degree awarded by a higher education institution; |
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students having obtained a first degree awarded by a higher education institution;

| c) | scholars or professionals who lecture or conduct research; |
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c)

scholars or professionals who lecture or conduct research;

| d) | staff directly involved in higher education; |
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d)

staff directly involved in higher education;

| e) | other public or private bodies active in the field of higher education which may take part only in Actions 4 and 5 in the Annex. |
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other public or private bodies active in the field of higher education which may take part only in Actions 4 and 5 in the Annex.

Article 6

Implementation of the programme and cooperation with the Member States

1.   The Commission shall:

| a) | ensure the effective implementation of the Community actions covered by the programme in conformity with the Annex; |
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ensure the effective implementation of the Community actions covered by the programme in conformity with the Annex;

| b) | take account of bilateral cooperation with third countries undertaken by Member States; |
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b)

take account of bilateral cooperation with third countries undertaken by Member States;

| c) | consult the relevant associations and organisations in the field of higher education at European level and shall inform the Committee referred to in Article 8 of their opinions; |
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c)

consult the relevant associations and organisations in the field of higher education at European level and shall inform the Committee referred to in Article 8 of their opinions;

| d) | seek synergies and develop joint actions with other Community programmes and actions in the field of higher education and research. |
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d)

seek synergies and develop joint actions with other Community programmes and actions in the field of higher education and research.

2.   The Member States shall:

| a) | take the necessary steps to ensure the efficient running of the programme at Member State level, involving all the parties concerned in education in accordance with national practice including endeavours to adopt such measures as may be deemed appropriate to remove legal and administrative barriers; |
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take the necessary steps to ensure the efficient running of the programme at Member State level, involving all the parties concerned in education in accordance with national practice including endeavours to adopt such measures as may be deemed appropriate to remove legal and administrative barriers;

| b) | designate appropriate structures to cooperate closely with the Commission; |
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b)

designate appropriate structures to cooperate closely with the Commission;

| c) | encourage potential synergies with other Community programmes and possible similar national initiatives taken at Member State level. |
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c)

encourage potential synergies with other Community programmes and possible similar national initiatives taken at Member State level.

3.   The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall ensure:

| a) | appropriate information, publicity and follow-up with regard to actions supported by the programme; |
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appropriate information, publicity and follow-up with regard to actions supported by the programme;

| b) | the dissemination of the results of the actions undertaken within the framework of the programme. |
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the dissemination of the results of the actions undertaken within the framework of the programme.

Article 7

Implementing measures

1.   The following measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 8(2):

| a) | the annual plan of work, including priorities; |
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the annual plan of work, including priorities;

| b) | the selection criteria and procedures, including the composition and internal rules of procedure of the Selection Board, and the results of selections for Action 1, with due regard to the provisions set out in the Annex; |
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the selection criteria and procedures, including the composition and internal rules of procedure of the Selection Board, and the results of selections for Action 1, with due regard to the provisions set out in the Annex;

| c) | the general guidelines for implementing the programme; |
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c)

the general guidelines for implementing the programme;

| d) | the annual budget, the breakdown of funds among the different actions of the programme and indicative grant amounts; |
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d)

the annual budget, the breakdown of funds among the different actions of the programme and indicative grant amounts;

| e) | the arrangements for monitoring and evaluating the programme and for the dissemination and transfer of results. |
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e)

the arrangements for monitoring and evaluating the programme and for the dissemination and transfer of results.

2.   Proposals for decisions concerning the results of selections, except selections for Action 1, and all other measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 8(3).

Article 8

Committee

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 in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at two months.

3.   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.

4.   The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.

Article 9

Funding

1.   The financial framework for the implementation of the programme for the period specified in Article 1 is hereby set at EUR 230 million. For the period following 31 December 2006, this 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.

2.   The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective.

Article 10

Consistency and complementarity

1.   The Commission shall, in cooperation with the Member States, ensure overall consistency and complementarity with other relevant Community policies, instruments and actions, in particular with the sixth framework programme for research and with external cooperation programmes in the field of higher education.

2.   The Commission shall keep the Committee referred to in Article 8(1) regularly informed about Community initiatives taken in relevant fields, ensure efficient linkage and, where appropriate, joint actions between the programme and the programmes and actions in the area of education undertaken within the framework of the Community's cooperation with third countries, including bilateral agreements, and the competent international organisations.

Article 11

Participation of EEA-EFTA States, and candidate countries for accession to the European Union

The conditions and detailed rules on the participation of EEA-EFTA States and candidate countries for accession to the European Union in the programme shall be established in accordance with the relevant provisions of the instruments governing the relations between the European Community and these countries.

Article 12

Monitoring and evaluation

1.   The Commission shall regularly monitor the programme in cooperation with the Member States. The results of the monitoring and evaluation process shall be utilised when implementing the programme.

This monitoring shall include the reports referred to in paragraph 3 and specific activities.

2.   The programme shall be evaluated regularly by the Commission having regard to the objectives referred to in Article 3, the impact of the programme as a whole and the complementarity between action under the programme and that pursued under other relevant Community policies, instruments and actions.

3.   The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions:

| (a) | on the accession of new Member States, a report on the financial repercussions of these accessions on the programme, followed, if appropriate, by proposals to deal with those repercussions. The European Parliament and the Council shall take a decision on such proposals as soon as possible; |
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(a)

on the accession of new Member States, a report on the financial repercussions of these accessions on the programme, followed, if appropriate, by proposals to deal with those repercussions. The European Parliament and the Council shall take a decision on such proposals as soon as possible;

| (b) | an interim evaluation report on the results achieved and on the qualitative aspects of the implementation of the programme by 30 June 2007; |
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(b)

an interim evaluation report on the results achieved and on the qualitative aspects of the implementation of the programme by 30 June 2007;

| (c) | a communication on the continuation of the programme by 31 December 2007; |
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(c)

a communication on the continuation of the programme by 31 December 2007;

| (d) | an ex-post evaluation report by 31 December 2009. |
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(d)

an ex-post evaluation report by 31 December 2009.

Article 13

Entry into force

This Decision shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, ...

For the European Parliament

The President

For the Council

The President

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(1)  OJ C 331 E, 31.12.2002, p. 25
  and OJ C...

1

and OJ C

(2)  Opinion delivered on 26 February 2003 (OJ C 95, 23.4.2003, p. 35).

2

(3)  Opinion delivered on 9 April 2003 (OJ C 244, 10.10.2003, p. 14).

3

(4)  Position of the European Parliament of 8 April 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal), Council Common Position of 16 June 2003 (OJ C 240 E, 7.10.2003, p. 1) and Position of the European Parliament of 21 October 2003.

4

Position

2003

(5)  OJ C 50, 23.2.2002, p. 1.

5

(6)  Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contribution to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002-2006), (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

6

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

7

Agreement as amended by European Parliament and Council Decision 2003/429/EC (OJ L 147, 14.6.2003, p.25).

(8)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

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ANNEX

COMMUNITY ACTIONS AND SELECTION PROCEDURES

| ACTION 1: | ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTERS COURSES |
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| ACTION 2: | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| ACTION 3: | PARTNERSHIPS WITH THIRD-COUNTRY HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS |
| ACTION 4: | ENHANCING ATTRACTIVENESS |
| ACTION 5: | TECHNICAL SUPPORT MEASURES |

ACTION 1:

ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTERS COURSES

ACTION 2:

SCHOLARSHIPS

ACTION 3:

PARTNERSHIPS WITH THIRD-COUNTRY HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

ACTION 4:

ENHANCING ATTRACTIVENESS

ACTION 5:

TECHNICAL SUPPORT MEASURES

SELECTION PROCEDURES

ACTION 1:   ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTERS COURSES

| 1. | The Community shall select European postgraduate courses which, for the purposes of the programme, will be called ‘Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses’ and shall be selected on the basis of the quality of the courses offered and the hosting of students, as provided for under ‘Selection Procedures’ in this Annex. |
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The Community shall select European postgraduate courses which, for the purposes of the programme, will be called ‘Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses’ and shall be selected on the basis of the quality of the courses offered and the hosting of students, as provided for under ‘Selection Procedures’ in this Annex.

| 2. | For the purpose of the programme, Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses shall:






  (a) | involve a minimum of three higher education institutions from three different Member States; |
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For the purpose of the programme, Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses shall:

(a)

involve a minimum of three higher education institutions from three different Member States;

| (b) | implement a study programme which involves a period of study in at least two of the three institutions under (a); |
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(b)

implement a study programme which involves a period of study in at least two of the three institutions under (a);

| (c) | have built-in mechanisms for the recognition of periods of study undertaken in partner institutions based on, or compatible with, the European Credit Transfer System; |
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(c)

have built-in mechanisms for the recognition of periods of study undertaken in partner institutions based on, or compatible with, the European Credit Transfer System;

| (d) | result in the awarding of joint, double or multiple degrees, recognised or accredited by the Member States, from the participating institutions; |
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(d)

result in the awarding of joint, double or multiple degrees, recognised or accredited by the Member States, from the participating institutions;

| (e) | reserve a minimum of places for, and host, third-country students who have been granted financial support under the programme; |
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(e)

reserve a minimum of places for, and host, third-country students who have been granted financial support under the programme;

| (f) | establish transparent conditions for admissions which pay due regard, inter alia, to gender issues and equity issues; |
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(f)

establish transparent conditions for admissions which pay due regard, inter alia, to gender issues and equity issues;

| (g) | agree to respect the rules applicable to the selection procedure of grantees (students and scholars); |
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(g)

agree to respect the rules applicable to the selection procedure of grantees (students and scholars);

| (h) | put in place appropriate arrangements to facilitate access for, and hosting of, third-country students (information facilities, accommodation, etc.); |
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(h)

put in place appropriate arrangements to facilitate access for, and hosting of, third-country students (information facilities, accommodation, etc.);

| (i) | without prejudice to the language of instruction, provide for the use of at least two European languages spoken in the Member States where the higher education institutions involved in the Erasmus Mundus Masters Course are situated and, as appropriate, for language preparation and assistance for students, in particular by means of courses organised by the institutions in question. |
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(i)

without prejudice to the language of instruction, provide for the use of at least two European languages spoken in the Member States where the higher education institutions involved in the Erasmus Mundus Masters Course are situated and, as appropriate, for language preparation and assistance for students, in particular by means of courses organised by the institutions in question.

| 3. | Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses will be selected for a five-year period, subject to a light-weight annual renewal procedure based on progress reporting, the period of which could include a year's preparatory activities before the actual course begins to run. Balanced representation of different fields of study will be sought over the duration of the programme. The Community may provide financial support for Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses and funding would be subject to the annual renewal procedure. |
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3.

Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses will be selected for a five-year period, subject to a light-weight annual renewal procedure based on progress reporting, the period of which could include a year's preparatory activities before the actual course begins to run. Balanced representation of different fields of study will be sought over the duration of the programme. The Community may provide financial support for Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses and funding would be subject to the annual renewal procedure.

ACTION 2:   SCHOLARSHIPS

| 1. | The Community will establish a single, global scholarship scheme targeted at the third-country graduate students and scholars.






  (a) | The Community may provide financial support to third-country students who have been admitted, through a competitive process, to Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses. |
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1.

The Community will establish a single, global scholarship scheme targeted at the third-country graduate students and scholars.

(a)

The Community may provide financial support to third-country students who have been admitted, through a competitive process, to Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses.

| (b) | The Community may provide financial support to third-country scholars visiting the Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses, with a view to carrying out teaching and research assignments and scholarly work in the institutions participating in Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses. |
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(b)

The Community may provide financial support to third-country scholars visiting the Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses, with a view to carrying out teaching and research assignments and scholarly work in the institutions participating in Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses.

| 2. | Scholarships will be open to third-country students and scholars as defined in Article 2, without any precondition for participation other than the existence of relations between the European Union and the country of origin of the students and scholars in question. |
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2.

Scholarships will be open to third-country students and scholars as defined in Article 2, without any precondition for participation other than the existence of relations between the European Union and the country of origin of the students and scholars in question.

| 3. | The Commission shall take steps to ensure that no student or scholar may receive financial support for the same purpose under more than one Community programme. |
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3.

The Commission shall take steps to ensure that no student or scholar may receive financial support for the same purpose under more than one Community programme.

ACTION 3:   PARTNERSHIPS WITH THIRD-COUNTRY HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

| 1. | The Community may support structured relations between Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses and third-country higher education institutions. While having regard to the overarching criteria of quality, a varied geographical distribution among the third-country institutions participating in the programme should also be taken into consideration. Partnerships will provide the framework for outgoing mobility of European Union students and scholars involved in the Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses. |
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1.

The Community may support structured relations between Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses and third-country higher education institutions. While having regard to the overarching criteria of quality, a varied geographical distribution among the third-country institutions participating in the programme should also be taken into consideration. Partnerships will provide the framework for outgoing mobility of European Union students and scholars involved in the Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses.

| 2. | Partnerships will:






  — | involve an Erasmus Mundus Masters Course and at least one higher education institution from a third country, |
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2.

Partnerships will:

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involve an Erasmus Mundus Masters Course and at least one higher education institution from a third country,

| — | be supported for periods of up to three years, |
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be supported for periods of up to three years,

| — | provide a framework for outgoing mobility for students enrolled in the Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses and the Courses' teachers; eligible students and scholars must be citizens of the European Union or third-country nationals who had been legal residents in the European Union for at least three years (and for purposes other than study) before the start of the outgoing mobility, |
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provide a framework for outgoing mobility for students enrolled in the Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses and the Courses' teachers; eligible students and scholars must be citizens of the European Union or third-country nationals who had been legal residents in the European Union for at least three years (and for purposes other than study) before the start of the outgoing mobility,

| — | ensure recognition of study periods at the host (i.e., non-European) institution. |
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ensure recognition of study periods at the host (i.e., non-European) institution.

| 3. | Partnership project activities may also include:






  — | teaching assignments at a partner institution supporting the project's curriculum development, |
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3.

Partnership project activities may also include:

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teaching assignments at a partner institution supporting the project's curriculum development,

| — | exchanges of teachers, trainers, administrators, and other relevant specialists, |
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exchanges of teachers, trainers, administrators, and other relevant specialists,

| — | development and dissemination of new methodologies in higher education, including the use of information and communication technologies, e-learning, and open and distance learning, |
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development and dissemination of new methodologies in higher education, including the use of information and communication technologies, e-learning, and open and distance learning,

| — | development of cooperation schemes with third-country higher education institutions with a view to offering a course in the country in question. |
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development of cooperation schemes with third-country higher education institutions with a view to offering a course in the country in question.

ACTION 4:   ENHANCING ATTRACTIVENESS

| 1. | Through this action, the Community may support activities aimed at enhancing the profile and visibility of, and accessibility to, European education. The Community shall also support complementary activities that contribute to the objectives of the programme including activities dealing with the international dimension of quality assurance, credit recognition, recognition of European qualifications abroad and mutual recognition of qualifications with third countries, curriculum development and mobility. |
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Through this action, the Community may support activities aimed at enhancing the profile and visibility of, and accessibility to, European education. The Community shall also support complementary activities that contribute to the objectives of the programme including activities dealing with the international dimension of quality assurance, credit recognition, recognition of European qualifications abroad and mutual recognition of qualifications with third countries, curriculum development and mobility.

| 2. | Eligible institutions may include public or private organisations active in the field of higher education domestically or at international level. Activities shall be conducted within networks involving a minimum of three organisations from three different Member States and may involve organisations from third countries. Activities (which may include seminars, conferences, workshops, development of ICT tools, production of material for publication, etc.) may take place in the Member States or in third countries. |
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2.

Eligible institutions may include public or private organisations active in the field of higher education domestically or at international level. Activities shall be conducted within networks involving a minimum of three organisations from three different Member States and may involve organisations from third countries. Activities (which may include seminars, conferences, workshops, development of ICT tools, production of material for publication, etc.) may take place in the Member States or in third countries.

| 3. | Promotional activities shall seek to establish links between higher education and research, and exploit whenever possible potential synergies. |
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3.

Promotional activities shall seek to establish links between higher education and research, and exploit whenever possible potential synergies.

| 4. | Through this action the Community may support international thematic networks to deal with these issues. |
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4.

Through this action the Community may support international thematic networks to deal with these issues.

| 5. | The Community may support as appropriate pilot projects with third countries with a view to developing further cooperation in the field of higher education with the countries in question. |
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5.

The Community may support as appropriate pilot projects with third countries with a view to developing further cooperation in the field of higher education with the countries in question.

| 6. | The Community shall support an Alumni Association of all students (third-country and Europeans) graduating from Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses. |
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The Community shall support an Alumni Association of all students (third-country and Europeans) graduating from Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses.

ACTION 5:   TECHNICAL SUPPORT MEASURES

In carrying out the programme, the Commission may have recourse to experts, to an executive agency, to existing competent agencies in Member States and, if necessary, to other forms of technical assistance, the financing of which may be provided from within the overall financial framework of the programme.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

The selection procedures will be laid down as provided for in Article 7(1). These procedures should respect the following provisions:

| (a) | The selection of proposals under Action 1 and under Action 3 shall be carried out by a Selection Board presided over by a person whom it elects, composed of personalities of high standing from the academic world who are representative of the diversity of higher education in the European Union. The Selection Board shall ensure that Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses and Partnerships correspond to the highest academic quality. |
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(a)

The selection of proposals under Action 1 and under Action 3 shall be carried out by a Selection Board presided over by a person whom it elects, composed of personalities of high standing from the academic world who are representative of the diversity of higher education in the European Union. The Selection Board shall ensure that Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses and Partnerships correspond to the highest academic quality.

| (b) | Each Erasmus Mundus Masters Course will be allocated a specific number of grants under Action 2. The selection of third-country students will be carried out by the institutions participating in the Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses. Selection procedures shall provide for a clearing mechanism at European level, in order to prevent serious imbalances across fields of study and students' and scholars' regions of provenance and Member State of destination. |
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(b)

Each Erasmus Mundus Masters Course will be allocated a specific number of grants under Action 2. The selection of third-country students will be carried out by the institutions participating in the Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses. Selection procedures shall provide for a clearing mechanism at European level, in order to prevent serious imbalances across fields of study and students' and scholars' regions of provenance and Member State of destination.

| (c) | Proposals under Action 4 will be selected by the Commission. |
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(c)

Proposals under Action 4 will be selected by the Commission.

| (d) | Selection procedures shall involve consultation with the structures designated in accordance with Article 6(2)(b). |
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(d)

Selection procedures shall involve consultation with the structures designated in accordance with Article 6(2)(b).

P5_TA(2003)0441

e-Learning (2004-2006) ***II

European Parliament legislative resolution on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a European Parliament and Council decision on a multiannual programme (2004-2006) for the effective integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in education and training systems in Europe (eLearning Programme) (8642/1/2003 — C5-0293/2003 — 2002/0303(COD))

(Codecision procedure: second reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Council common position (8642/1/2003 — C5-0293/2003) (1), |
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having regard to the Council common position (8642/1/2003 — C5-0293/2003) (1),

| — | having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 751) (3), |
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having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 751) (3),

| — | having regard to the Commission's amended proposal (COM(2003) 245) (4), |
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having regard to the Commission's amended proposal (COM(2003) 245) (4),

| — | having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty, |
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having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport (A5-0314/2003), |
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having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport (A5-0314/2003),

| 1. | Amends the common position as follows; |
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Amends the common position as follows;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission. |
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Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission.

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(1)  OJ C 233 E, 30.9.2003, p. 24.

(2)  Texts Adopted,8.4.2003, P5_TA-PROV(2003)0146.

(3)  Not yet published in OJ.

(4)  Not yet published in OJ.

P5_TC2-COD(2002)0303

Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 21 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of Decision No .../2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council adopting a multiannual programme (2004-2006) for the effective integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in education and training systems in Europe (eLearning Programme)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 149(4) and Article 150(4) thereof,

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 for the Regions (3),

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (4),

Whereas:

| (1) | The objectives of the Socrates and Leonardo da Vinci education and training programmes established by Decision No 253/2000/EC (5) and Decision 1999/382/EC (6) respectively include the development of open and distance learning, and the use of information and communication technologies. |
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(1)

The objectives of the Socrates and Leonardo da Vinci education and training programmes established by Decision No 253/2000/EC (5) and Decision 1999/382/EC (6) respectively include the development of open and distance learning, and the use of information and communication technologies.

| (2) | The conclusions of the European Council meeting held in Lisbon on 23 and 24 March 2000 (‘the Lisbon Council’), emphasised the need for adaptation of European education and training systems to the needs of the knowledge economy, and declared the promotion of new basic skills, in particular in information technologies, as one of the three main components of this new approach. |
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(2)

The conclusions of the European Council meeting held in Lisbon on 23 and 24 March 2000 (‘the Lisbon Council’), emphasised the need for adaptation of European education and training systems to the needs of the knowledge economy, and declared the promotion of new basic skills, in particular in information technologies, as one of the three main components of this new approach.

| (3) | The initiative ‘eLearning: designing tomorrow's education’, launched in May 2000 by the Commission in response to the Lisbon Council was endorsed by the European Council at its meeting in Feira in June 2000. At its meeting in Stockholm in March 2001, the European Council noted the positive results of the initiative. |
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(3)

The initiative ‘eLearning: designing tomorrow's education’, launched in May 2000 by the Commission in response to the Lisbon Council was endorsed by the European Council at its meeting in Feira in June 2000. At its meeting in Stockholm in March 2001, the European Council noted the positive results of the initiative.

| (4) | The ‘eLearning Action Plan’ developed the four action lines of the eLearning initiative (infrastructures and equipment, training, European quality contents and services and cooperation at all levels) in ten key actions, bringing together the various Community programmes and instruments, for increased coherence and synergy between them and for enhanced accessibility to users. |
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(4)

The ‘eLearning Action Plan’ developed the four action lines of the eLearning initiative (infrastructures and equipment, training, European quality contents and services and cooperation at all levels) in ten key actions, bringing together the various Community programmes and instruments, for increased coherence and synergy between them and for enhanced accessibility to users.

| (5) | On 15 May 2001, the European Parliament adopted a Resolution (7) on both Commission Communications on the subject recognising that the eLearning initiative is helping to strengthen the idea of a ‘single European educational area’, which complements the European research area and the European single market, and calling for it to be developed independently under a new specific programme, with a clear legal basis, avoiding duplication with existing programmes and providing more visibility and added value to Community action. |
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(5)

On 15 May 2001, the European Parliament adopted a Resolution (7) on both Commission Communications on the subject recognising that the eLearning initiative is helping to strengthen the idea of a ‘single European educational area’, which complements the European research area and the European single market, and calling for it to be developed independently under a new specific programme, with a clear legal basis, avoiding duplication with existing programmes and providing more visibility and added value to Community action.

| (6) | The Council Resolution of 13 July 2001 on eLearning (8) endorses this initiative, and calls upon the Commission to continue and intensify its actions in this field. |
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(6)

The Council Resolution of 13 July 2001 on eLearning (8) endorses this initiative, and calls upon the Commission to continue and intensify its actions in this field.

| (7) | The Commission adopted, on 21 November 2001, the Communication ‘Making a European area of lifelong learning a reality’, indicating the potential of e-learning for making available and managing new educational opportunities to this end. |
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The Commission adopted, on 21 November 2001, the Communication ‘Making a European area of lifelong learning a reality’, indicating the potential of e-learning for making available and managing new educational opportunities to this end.

| (8) | The conclusions of the European Council meeting held in Barcelona in March 2002 called for a Europe-wide school-twinning action and were followed by the Commission Report on school twinnings via Internet, presented to the European Council at its meeting in Seville, as well as an Internet and computer user's certificate for secondary-school pupils. |
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(8)

The conclusions of the European Council meeting held in Barcelona in March 2002 called for a Europe-wide school-twinning action and were followed by the Commission Report on school twinnings via Internet, presented to the European Council at its meeting in Seville, as well as an Internet and computer user's certificate for secondary-school pupils.

| (9) | There is a need to address the problem of social exclusion resulting from the inability of some individuals to take full advantage of the benefits offered by Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and the Internet in the knowledge society, the so-called ‘digital divide’, which often affects young people, the disabled and elderly, and social categories who are already victims of other forms of exclusion. |
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(9)

There is a need to address the problem of social exclusion resulting from the inability of some individuals to take full advantage of the benefits offered by Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and the Internet in the knowledge society, the so-called ‘digital divide’, which often affects young people, the disabled and elderly, and social categories who are already victims of other forms of exclusion.

| (10) | Close attention needs to be paid to the education and in-service training of teachers so that they are able to use the Internet and ICT in the classroom in a critical and educationally responsible manner. |
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(10)

Close attention needs to be paid to the education and in-service training of teachers so that they are able to use the Internet and ICT in the classroom in a critical and educationally responsible manner.

| (11) | Close attention should be paid to gender differences in the use of e-learning and the promotion of equal opportunities in this field. |
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(11)

Close attention should be paid to gender differences in the use of e-learning and the promotion of equal opportunities in this field.

| (12) | e-learning has the potential to help the Union respond to the challenges of the knowledge society, to improve the quality of learning, to facilitate access to learning resources, to address special needs, and to bring about more effective and efficient learning and training at the workplace, in particular in small and medium-sized enterprises. |
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(12)

e-learning has the potential to help the Union respond to the challenges of the knowledge society, to improve the quality of learning, to facilitate access to learning resources, to address special needs, and to bring about more effective and efficient learning and training at the workplace, in particular in small and medium-sized enterprises.

| (13) | The need for a European dimension in higher education was identified in the Bologna Declaration, signed by 29 European Ministers for Education on 19 June 1999, together with the importance of developing an e-learning dimension in this context. |
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(13)

The need for a European dimension in higher education was identified in the Bologna Declaration, signed by 29 European Ministers for Education on 19 June 1999, together with the importance of developing an e-learning dimension in this context.

| (14) | The European Union should pay close attention to the effective promotion of virtual higher education campuses to complement activities in mobility programmes within the European Union and with third countries. |
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(14)

The European Union should pay close attention to the effective promotion of virtual higher education campuses to complement activities in mobility programmes within the European Union and with third countries.

| (15) | There is a need to reinforce and complement existing instruments and to consider the role of eLearning also in the context of the preparation of the new generation of instruments in the field of education and training. |
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(15)

There is a need to reinforce and complement existing instruments and to consider the role of eLearning also in the context of the preparation of the new generation of instruments in the field of education and training.

| (16) | In order to reinforce the added value of Community action it is necessary to ensure coherence and complementarity between the actions implemented in the framework of this Decision and other relevant Community policies, instruments and actions, in particular the Information Society Technologies thematic priority of the sixth framework programme for research established by Decision No 1513/2002/EC (9). |
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(16)

In order to reinforce the added value of Community action it is necessary to ensure coherence and complementarity between the actions implemented in the framework of this Decision and other relevant Community policies, instruments and actions, in particular the Information Society Technologies thematic priority of the sixth framework programme for research established by Decision No 1513/2002/EC (9).

| (17) | The candidate countries for accession to the European Union and EEA-EFTA states should be able to participate in the eLearning programme. Experts and educational institutions from other third countries should be able to participate in the exchange of experience in the framework of existing cooperation with these third countries. |
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(17)

The candidate countries for accession to the European Union and EEA-EFTA states should be able to participate in the eLearning programme. Experts and educational institutions from other third countries should be able to participate in the exchange of experience in the framework of existing cooperation with these third countries.

| (18) | The eLearning programme should be regularly monitored and evaluated in cooperation between the Commission and the Member States in order to allow for readjustments, particularly in the priorities for implementing the measures. The evaluation should include an external evaluation to be conducted by independent, impartial bodies. |
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(18)

The eLearning programme should be regularly monitored and evaluated in cooperation between the Commission and the Member States in order to allow for readjustments, particularly in the priorities for implementing the measures. The evaluation should include an external evaluation to be conducted by independent, impartial bodies.

| (19) | Since the objective of the proposed action, namely the promotion of European cooperation to improve the quality and accessibility of education and training by an effective use of e-learning, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore by reason of the transnational dimension of the actions and measures necessary 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 Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective. |
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(19)

Since the objective of the proposed action, namely the promotion of European cooperation to improve the quality and accessibility of education and training by an effective use of e-learning, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore by reason of the transnational dimension of the actions and measures necessary 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 Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.

| (20) | This Decision lays down for the entire duration of the eLearning 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 (10), for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure. |
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(20)

This Decision lays down for the entire duration of the eLearning 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 (10), for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure.

| (21) | The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision 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 (11), |
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(21)

The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision 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 (11),

HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Establishment of the programme

1.   This Decision establishes the eLearning Programme, a multiannual programme for the improvement of the quality and accessibility of European education and training systems through the effective use of information and communication technologies (ICT), hereinafter referred to as ‘the programme’.

2.   The programme shall be implemented over a period starting on 1 January 2004 and ending on 31 December 2006.

Article 2

Objectives of the programme

1.   The overall objective of the programme is to support and develop further the effective use of ICT in European education and training systems, as a contribution to a quality education and an essential element of their adaptation to the needs of the knowledge society in a lifelong learning context.

2.   The specific objectives of the programme are:

| (a) | to identify the actors concerned and inform them of ways and means of using e-learning for promoting digital literacy and thereby contribute to strengthening social cohesion and personal development and fostering intercultural dialogue; |
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(a)

to identify the actors concerned and inform them of ways and means of using e-learning for promoting digital literacy and thereby contribute to strengthening social cohesion and personal development and fostering intercultural dialogue;

| (b) | to exploit the potential of e-learning for enhancing the European dimension in education; |
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to exploit the potential of e-learning for enhancing the European dimension in education;

| (c) | to provide mechanisms for supporting development of European quality products and services, and for exchange and transfer of good practice; |
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to provide mechanisms for supporting development of European quality products and services, and for exchange and transfer of good practice;

| (d) | to exploit the potential of e-learning in the context of innovation in teaching methods with a view to improving the quality of the learning process and fostering the autonomy of learners. |
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to exploit the potential of e-learning in the context of innovation in teaching methods with a view to improving the quality of the learning process and fostering the autonomy of learners.

Article 3

Areas of intervention of the Programme

1.   The objectives of the programme shall be pursued in the following areas of intervention, in accordance with the action lines described in the Annex:

| (a) | promoting digital literacy:
  Actions in this area will address the contribution of ICT in school and more broadly in a lifelong learning context, in particular for those who, owing to their geographical location, social situation or special needs, do not have easy access to those technologies. The objective is to identify good examples and build synergies between the many national and European activities, which address these target groups; |
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(a)

promoting digital literacy:

Actions in this area will address the contribution of ICT in school and more broadly in a lifelong learning context, in particular for those who, owing to their geographical location, social situation or special needs, do not have easy access to those technologies. The objective is to identify good examples and build synergies between the many national and European activities, which address these target groups;

| (b) | European virtual campuses:
  Actions in this area will pursue a better integration of the virtual dimension in Higher Education. The objective is to encourage the development of new organisational models for providing higher education in Europe (virtual campuses) and for European exchange and sharing schemes (virtual mobility), building on existing European cooperation frameworks (Erasmus programme, Bologna process), and providing an ‘e-learning dimension’ to their operational tools (European credit transfer system (ECTS), European Masters, quality assurance, mobility); |
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(b)

European virtual campuses:

Actions in this area will pursue a better integration of the virtual dimension in Higher Education. The objective is to encourage the development of new organisational models for providing higher education in Europe (virtual campuses) and for European exchange and sharing schemes (virtual mobility), building on existing European cooperation frameworks (Erasmus programme, Bologna process), and providing an ‘e-learning dimension’ to their operational tools (European credit transfer system (ECTS), European Masters, quality assurance, mobility);

| (c) | e-twinning of schools in Europe and promotion of teachers' training:
  Actions in this area will support and further develop networking in schools, to make it possible for all schools in Europe to build pedagogical partnerships with schools elsewhere in Europe, to promote innovative cooperation methods and transfer quality educational approaches and reinforce language learning and intercultural dialogue; Actions in this area will also address the updating of teachers' and trainers' professional skills in the pedagogical and collaborative use of ICT through an exchange and dissemination of good practices and the setting up of transnational and multidisciplinary cooperation projects; |
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(c)

e-twinning of schools in Europe and promotion of teachers' training:

Actions in this area will support and further develop networking in schools, to make it possible for all schools in Europe to build pedagogical partnerships with schools elsewhere in Europe, to promote innovative cooperation methods and transfer quality educational approaches and reinforce language learning and intercultural dialogue; Actions in this area will also address the updating of teachers' and trainers' professional skills in the pedagogical and collaborative use of ICT through an exchange and dissemination of good practices and the setting up of transnational and multidisciplinary cooperation projects;

| (d) | transversal actions:
  Actions in this area will address the promotion of e-learning in Europe, building on the monitoring of the eLearning Action Plan. The objectives are the dissemination, promotion and transfer of good and innovative practices and results from the projects and programmes and to reinforce cooperation between the various actors involved, in particular by fostering public-private partnerships. |
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(d)

transversal actions:

Actions in this area will address the promotion of e-learning in Europe, building on the monitoring of the eLearning Action Plan. The objectives are the dissemination, promotion and transfer of good and innovative practices and results from the projects and programmes and to reinforce cooperation between the various actors involved, in particular by fostering public-private partnerships.

2.   These actions shall be implemented in accordance with the procedures set out in the Annex, and through the following approaches, which may be combined where appropriate:

| (a) | support for pilot projects, with potential for strategic impact in education and training practice, and clear prospects for long-term sustainability; |
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(a)

support for pilot projects, with potential for strategic impact in education and training practice, and clear prospects for long-term sustainability;

| (b) | support for the development of methods, tools and practice and for the analysis of trends in the design and use of ‘e-learning’ models for education and training; |
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(b)

support for the development of methods, tools and practice and for the analysis of trends in the design and use of ‘e-learning’ models for education and training;

| (c) | support for innovative actions by European networks and partnerships designed to foster innovation and quality in the design and use of products and services, based on the relevant use of ICT for education and training; |
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(c)

support for innovative actions by European networks and partnerships designed to foster innovation and quality in the design and use of products and services, based on the relevant use of ICT for education and training;

| (d) | support for European networks and partnerships that promote and strengthen the pedagogical and educational use of Internet and ICT and for the exchange of good practice. These activities are designed to ensure that teachers and pupils are not only technically proficient at using Internet and ICT but are also proficient in a pedagogical, critical and responsible sense; |
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(d)

support for European networks and partnerships that promote and strengthen the pedagogical and educational use of Internet and ICT and for the exchange of good practice. These activities are designed to ensure that teachers and pupils are not only technically proficient at using Internet and ICT but are also proficient in a pedagogical, critical and responsible sense;

| (e) | support for European cooperation, transfer of e-learning products, and dissemination and exchange of good practice; |
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(e)

support for European cooperation, transfer of e-learning products, and dissemination and exchange of good practice;

| (f) | technical and administrative assistance. |
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(f)

technical and administrative assistance.

Article 4

Implementation of the programme and cooperation with the Member States

1.   The Commission shall:

| (a) | ensure the implementation of the Community actions covered by the programme in conformity with the Annex; |
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(a)

ensure the implementation of the Community actions covered by the programme in conformity with the Annex;

| (b) | ensure synergies with other Community programmes and actions in the field of education, research, social policy and regional development; |
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(b)

ensure synergies with other Community programmes and actions in the field of education, research, social policy and regional development;

| (c) | foster and facilitate cooperation with international organisations developing activities in the field of e-learning. |
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(c)

foster and facilitate cooperation with international organisations developing activities in the field of e-learning.

2.   The Member States shall identify appropriate correspondents who shall cooperate closely with the Commission as regards relevant information about e-learning use and practice.

Article 5

Implementing measures

1.   The following measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 6(2):

| (a) | the annual plan of work, including priorities, and the selection criteria and procedures and results; |
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(a)

the annual plan of work, including priorities, and the selection criteria and procedures and results;

| (b) | the annual budget and the breakdown of funds among the different actions of the programme, in accordance with Articles 9 and 10; |
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(b)

the annual budget and the breakdown of funds among the different actions of the programme, in accordance with Articles 9 and 10;

| (c) | the measures for monitoring and evaluating the programme and for the dissemination and transfer of results. |
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(c)

the measures for monitoring and evaluating the programme and for the dissemination and transfer of results.

2.   All other measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 6(3).

Article 6

Committee

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 in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at two months.

3.   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.

4.   The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.

Article 7

Consistency and complementarity

1.   The Commission shall, in cooperation with the Member States, ensure overall consistency and complementarity of the programme with other relevant Community policies, instruments and actions, in particular with the Socrates, Leonardo da Vinci education and training programmes and the Youth programme.

2.   The Commission shall ensure efficient linkage and, where appropriate, coordinated actions, between this programme and the programmes and actions in the area of new technologies for education and training, in particular with the relevant actions for research, technological development and demonstration activities under the sixth framework programme.

Article 8

Funding

1.   The financial framework for the implementation of the programme for the period specified in Article 1 is hereby set at EUR 44 million.

2.   Annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limit of the financial perspective.

Article 9

Budget distribution

Budgetary distribution between the actions shall be as follows:

| (a) | e-learning for promoting digital literacy: around 10 % of total budget; |
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(a)

e-learning for promoting digital literacy: around 10 % of total budget;

| (b) | European virtual campuses: around 30 % of total budget; |
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(b)

European virtual campuses: around 30 % of total budget;

| (c) | e-twinning of schools in Europe and promotion of teacher training: around 45 % of total budget; |
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(c)

e-twinning of schools in Europe and promotion of teacher training: around 45 % of total budget;

| (d) | Transversal actions and monitoring of eLearning action plan: maximum 7,5 % of total budget; |
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(d)

Transversal actions and monitoring of eLearning action plan: maximum 7,5 % of total budget;

| (e) | Technical and administrative assistance: maximum 7,5 % of total budget. |
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(e)

Technical and administrative assistance: maximum 7,5 % of total budget.

Article 10

Participation of candidate countries for accession to the European Union and EEA-EFTA States

The conditions and detailed rules for the participation of candidate countries for accession to the European Union and EEA-EFTA States in the programme shall be established in accordance with the relevant provisions of the instruments governing the relations between the Community and these countries.

Article 11

Cooperation with third countries

On the initiative of the Commission, experts from third countries other than those referred to in Article 10 may be invited to participate in conferences and meetings with the exception of meetings of the Committee referred to in Article 6.

The funds allocated for the reimbursement of travel and subsistence expenses, under the applicable Commission regulations, shall not exceed 0,5
  %
  of the programme's total budget.

Article 12

Monitoring and evaluation

1.   The Commission shall regularly monitor the programme in cooperation with the Member States. This monitoring shall include the report referred to in paragraph 2 and specific activities.

2.   The Commission shall ensure external evaluation of the programme at the moment of its completion. This evaluation is intended to assess the relevance, effectiveness and impact of the different actions, and it shall also consider the overall impact of the programme. Special attention shall be paid to social cohesion issues and to equal opportunities issues.

This evaluation shall also examine the complementarity between action under the programme and that pursued under other relevant Community policies, instruments and actions.

The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions an ex-post evaluation report by the end of 2007.

Article 13

Entry into force

This Decision shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, ...

For the European Parliament

The President

For the Council

The President

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(1)  OJ C [...], [...], p. [...].

1

(2)  OJ C 133, 6.6.2003, p. 33.

2

(3)  OJ C 244, 10.10.2003, p. 42.

3

(4)  Position of the European Parliament of 8 April 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal), Council Common Position of 16 June 2003 (OJ C 233 E, 30.9.2003, p. 24) and Position of the European Parliament of 21 October 2003.

4

(5)  Decision No 253/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 January 2000 establishing the second phase of the Community action programme in the field of education ‘Socrates’ (OJ L 28, 3.2.2000, p. 1). Decision as amended by Decision No 451/2003/EC (OJ L 69, 13.3.2003, p. 6).

5

(6)  Council Decision 1999/382/EC of 26 April 1999 establishing the second phase of the Community vocational training action programme ‘Leonardo da Vinci’ (OJ L 146, 11.6.1999, p. 33).

6

(7)  OJ C 34 E, 7.2.2002, p. 153.

7

(8)  OJ C 204, 20.7.2001, p. 3.

8

(9)  Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contribution to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006), (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

9

(10)  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).

10

(11)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

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ANNEX

1.   ACTION LINES

The action lines are a means to implement the general objective of the programme: to foster the development and appropriate use of e-learning in Europe, and to accompany Member States' efforts in this field. They are structured according to the four areas of intervention of the programme.

Action Line 1   ‘Promoting digital literacy’

Action in this field must cover both conceptual and practical issues, from the understanding of digital literacy to identification of remedial actions for specific target groups. Digital literacy is one of the essential skills and competences needed to take an active part in the knowledge society and the new media culture. Digital literacy also relates to Media Literacy and Social Competence, as they have in common objectives such as active citizenship and the responsible use of ICTs.

| (a) | Identification and dissemination of good practice in the promotion of digital literacy. Particular attention will be paid to improving access to learning resources for those who have no easy access to ICT, to addressing different cognitive and didactic approaches, and different learning styles, to addressing special needs, for example, those of immigrants, hospitalised children or disabled users; and to exploring the use of engaging and motivating approaches; |
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(a)

Identification and dissemination of good practice in the promotion of digital literacy. Particular attention will be paid to improving access to learning resources for those who have no easy access to ICT, to addressing different cognitive and didactic approaches, and different learning styles, to addressing special needs, for example, those of immigrants, hospitalised children or disabled users; and to exploring the use of engaging and motivating approaches;

| (b) | Awareness actions via European networks in this field. The programme will support actions carried out by European networks, associations, public authorities, public-private partnerships, etc.; supporting contacts and exchange of good practice between them. |
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(b)

Awareness actions via European networks in this field. The programme will support actions carried out by European networks, associations, public authorities, public-private partnerships, etc.; supporting contacts and exchange of good practice between them.

Action Line 2:   ‘European virtual Campuses’

This action line aims at providing an ‘eLearning dimension’ to European initiatives in the field of Higher Education, contributing to the creation of a European Area of Higher Education.

| (a) | Development of existing instruments in particular those concerning virtual mobility as a complement and reinforcement for physical mobility (virtual ERASMUS); recognition and validation schemes (based on ECTS); information and guidance services, and any other synergies between virtual and traditional models. These projects should be based on institutional agreements, whenever possible extending or complementing existing cooperation agreements in the context of the Community mobility programmes; |
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(a)

Development of existing instruments in particular those concerning virtual mobility as a complement and reinforcement for physical mobility (virtual ERASMUS); recognition and validation schemes (based on ECTS); information and guidance services, and any other synergies between virtual and traditional models. These projects should be based on institutional agreements, whenever possible extending or complementing existing cooperation agreements in the context of the Community mobility programmes;

| (b) | Transnational virtual campuses. The programme will support strategic projects to be proposed by higher educational establishments from at least three Member States. Cooperation models for e-learning should be developed regarding: design of joint curricula development by several universities, including agreements for the evaluation, validation and recognition of acquired competences, subject to national procedures; large-scale experiments of virtual mobility in addition to physical mobility; and development of innovative dual mode curricula — based on both traditional and on-line learning methods; |
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(b)

Transnational virtual campuses. The programme will support strategic projects to be proposed by higher educational establishments from at least three Member States. Cooperation models for e-learning should be developed regarding: design of joint curricula development by several universities, including agreements for the evaluation, validation and recognition of acquired competences, subject to national procedures; large-scale experiments of virtual mobility in addition to physical mobility; and development of innovative dual mode curricula — based on both traditional and on-line learning methods;

| (c) | European e-learning models for Higher Education. These projects should develop new models for cooperation between European Higher Education institutions, in particular addressing the provision of continuous training and professional development, and in the development of learning support services as well as for training teachers, trainers and other educational personnel in the pedagogical use of e-learning; examining quality assurance methods; the development of a better understanding of organisational change and possible risks associated with implementing e-learning in Higher Education; and the development of European models for public-private partnerships in the field of eLearning in Higher Education, as well as developing the opportunities opened by new partnerships and funding models. |
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(c)

European e-learning models for Higher Education. These projects should develop new models for cooperation between European Higher Education institutions, in particular addressing the provision of continuous training and professional development, and in the development of learning support services as well as for training teachers, trainers and other educational personnel in the pedagogical use of e-learning; examining quality assurance methods; the development of a better understanding of organisational change and possible risks associated with implementing e-learning in Higher Education; and the development of European models for public-private partnerships in the field of eLearning in Higher Education, as well as developing the opportunities opened by new partnerships and funding models.

Action Line 3:   ‘e-twinning for primary and secondary schools in Europe and promotion of teachers' training’

This action line should facilitate school twinnings via the Internet, and promote teachers' training, while stimulating European schools to build pedagogical partnerships with schools elsewhere in Europe, fostering language learning and intercultural dialogue. The action will address primary and secondary schools.

| (a) | Identification and analysis of existing initiatives. This action should analyse existing practices. It will identify good demonstration projects on the contribution of educational multimedia and of communication networks for supporting school twinning, especially in the area of multilingual and multicultural projects. It will provide case studies, evaluation materials and methods with a view to helping teachers to exploit the potential of ICT for innovative cooperation methods, such as, for example, virtual classrooms, joint curricula developments for the in-service training of teachers, multidisciplinary approaches or the use of common teaching tools and resources; |
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(a)

Identification and analysis of existing initiatives. This action should analyse existing practices. It will identify good demonstration projects on the contribution of educational multimedia and of communication networks for supporting school twinning, especially in the area of multilingual and multicultural projects. It will provide case studies, evaluation materials and methods with a view to helping teachers to exploit the potential of ICT for innovative cooperation methods, such as, for example, virtual classrooms, joint curricula developments for the in-service training of teachers, multidisciplinary approaches or the use of common teaching tools and resources;

| (b) | e-twinning support network. This network would be formed by teachers or educators with experience in the area of European cooperation. It will provide pedagogical support and guidance; tools and services for partner search; methods for exchange of experience as well as an Internet hub, based on existing websites, for the twinning action; |
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(b)

e-twinning support network. This network would be formed by teachers or educators with experience in the area of European cooperation. It will provide pedagogical support and guidance; tools and services for partner search; methods for exchange of experience as well as an Internet hub, based on existing websites, for the twinning action;

| (c) | Support for cooperation networks in the field of in-service training of teachers and of other educational personnel. These networks will be based on institutions responsible for the pedagogical use of information and communication technologies. These networks will focus on priority areas of cooperation as outlined in the context of the Report on the concrete and future objectives of the education and training systems. Particular attention will be given to setting up favourable conditions for exploiting the potential of ICT for innovative cooperation methods, for the exchange of educational resources and approaches, and for the joint development of training materials; |
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(c)

Support for cooperation networks in the field of in-service training of teachers and of other educational personnel. These networks will be based on institutions responsible for the pedagogical use of information and communication technologies. These networks will focus on priority areas of cooperation as outlined in the context of the Report on the concrete and future objectives of the education and training systems. Particular attention will be given to setting up favourable conditions for exploiting the potential of ICT for innovative cooperation methods, for the exchange of educational resources and approaches, and for the joint development of training materials;

| (d) | Promotion and communication actions. Success of the initiative depends on a dynamic communication action, anchored in the website, and including, inter alia, design of an attractive visual image, publications, press releases, preparation of fact-sheets on schools projects, launching and closing events, competitions and awards. |
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(d)

Promotion and communication actions. Success of the initiative depends on a dynamic communication action, anchored in the website, and including, inter alia, design of an attractive visual image, publications, press releases, preparation of fact-sheets on schools projects, launching and closing events, competitions and awards.

Action Line 4:   Transversal actions and monitoring of the eLearning Action Plan

In addition, funding will be given to transversal actions, such as:

| (a) | Support for active monitoring of the eLearning Action Plan. This action would provide increased coherence and visibility to EU actions on e-learning, via the dissemination of relevant material, such as reports and studies, the clustering of projects addressing similar objectives or using similar methodologies; and support for exchange of experience, networking and any other possible synergies within the Action Plan activities; |
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(a)

Support for active monitoring of the eLearning Action Plan. This action would provide increased coherence and visibility to EU actions on e-learning, via the dissemination of relevant material, such as reports and studies, the clustering of projects addressing similar objectives or using similar methodologies; and support for exchange of experience, networking and any other possible synergies within the Action Plan activities;

| (b) | Maintenance of an eLearning Portal, providing an easy, one-stop access to European activities in the fields of e-learning and to existing information sources, directories, databases, or knowledge repositories; and facilitating user-friendly access to EU programmes, projects, studies, reports and working groups; |
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(b)

Maintenance of an eLearning Portal, providing an easy, one-stop access to European activities in the fields of e-learning and to existing information sources, directories, databases, or knowledge repositories; and facilitating user-friendly access to EU programmes, projects, studies, reports and working groups;

| (c) | Awareness and information actions via European networks. This action would support European networks in the field of e-learning, and relevant activities such as focused conferences, seminars, or workshops on key e-learning themes such as quality assurance; and foster European debate and exchange of good practice in this field; |
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(c)

Awareness and information actions via European networks. This action would support European networks in the field of e-learning, and relevant activities such as focused conferences, seminars, or workshops on key e-learning themes such as quality assurance; and foster European debate and exchange of good practice in this field;

| (d) | Design and development of monitoring, analysis and forecasting tools for e-learning in Europe, in cooperation with Eurostat and the European Investment Bank. |
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(d)

Design and development of monitoring, analysis and forecasting tools for e-learning in Europe, in cooperation with Eurostat and the European Investment Bank.

This programme may also contribute to cross-actions with international projects related to good and effective use of ICT for education and training, such as, for example, those under way at the OECD or UNESCO.

Technical support actions

In addition, the programme execution will be supported by actions aiming at the dissemination of results (e.g. publications, Internet referencing, showcasing projects and events), and transfer, if necessary, by strategic studies addressing emerging problems or opportunities, or any other key issues for e-learning evolution in Europe. The programme will also support continuing feedback by users and participants, and its final external evaluation.

2.   METHODS OF IMPLEMENTATION AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR BUDGET INTERVENTION

Funding will be granted following calls for tenders and calls for proposals.

There will be 100 % financing for purchased services (such as case studies, or experts) and possibly for the contribution to a future Executive Agency, which is under consideration.

Actions will be funded through:

| — | Subsidies covering a maximum of 80 % of the eligible costs with other sources in the public and/or private sector for cooperation projects such as, for example, innovative projects of a structuring nature (all action lines), |
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Subsidies covering a maximum of 80 % of the eligible costs with other sources in the public and/or private sector for cooperation projects such as, for example, innovative projects of a structuring nature (all action lines),

| — | Subsidies covering a maximum of 80 % of the eligible costs for eLearning partnerships led by Higher Education institutions, aiming at providing an ‘e-learning dimension’ and new models for European Higher Education (action line 2), |
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Subsidies covering a maximum of 80 % of the eligible costs for eLearning partnerships led by Higher Education institutions, aiming at providing an ‘e-learning dimension’ and new models for European Higher Education (action line 2),

| — | 100 % financing of a support structure for school twinning, including an internet hub; a European network for pedagogical support, in cooperation with Member States; promotion and dissemination actions; and any other necessary support action such as, for example, review of existing twinning schemes or production of an ad hoc partner search tool. Subsidies between 50 % and 80 % are provided for support the promotion and dissemination actions undertaken by Member States (action line 3), |
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100 % financing of a support structure for school twinning, including an internet hub; a European network for pedagogical support, in cooperation with Member States; promotion and dissemination actions; and any other necessary support action such as, for example, review of existing twinning schemes or production of an ad hoc partner search tool. Subsidies between 50 % and 80 % are provided for support the promotion and dissemination actions undertaken by Member States (action line 3),

| — | Subsidies between 50 and 80 % of the costs linked to information and communication actions, such as seminars, visits, joint reports, peer reviewing and similar dissemination and knowledge sharing actions (all action lines). |
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Subsidies between 50 and 80 % of the costs linked to information and communication actions, such as seminars, visits, joint reports, peer reviewing and similar dissemination and knowledge sharing actions (all action lines).

The delivery mechanisms provided for in the proposal follow broadly the usual Community approach to grants and co-funding on the basis of a detailed financial request. There will also be parts that are fully financed by the Community, such as the support network and the central web site for the school twinning action. Funding will be granted following calls for proposals and tenders.

The programme will be managed by the Commission, with possible assistance from a future Executive Agency, the creation of which is currently under study The appropriation is intended to cover expenditure for studies, meetings of experts, information, conferences and publications directly linked to the objective of the programme, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks.

P5_TA(2003)0442

Bathing water ***I

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive concerning the quality of bathing water (COM(2002) 581 — C5-0508/2002 — 2002/0254(COD))

(Codecision procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 581) (1), |
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having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 581) (1),

| — | having regard to Articles 251(2) and 175(1) of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0508/2002), |
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having regard to Articles 251(2) and 175(1) of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0508/2002),

| — | 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 the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy and the opinion of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0335/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy and the opinion of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0335/2003),

| 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 if it intends to amend its proposal substantially or replace it with another text; |
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2.

Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament if it intends to amend its proposal substantially or replace it with another text;

| 3. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission. |
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3.

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

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(1)  OJ C 45 E, 25.2.2003, p. 127.

P5_TC1-COD(2002)0254

Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 21 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Directive 2003/.../EC concerning the quality of bathing water

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175(1) thereof,

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) | Building on the Commission's Communication on sustainable development (5), the European Council has singled out objectives as general guidance for future development in priority areas such as natural resources and public health. |
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(1)

Building on the Commission's Communication on sustainable development (5), the European Council has singled out objectives as general guidance for future development in priority areas such as natural resources and public health.

| (2) | Water is a scarce natural resource which must be protected, defended and treated as such. Surface waters in particular are renewable resources with a limited capacity to recover from adverse impacts from human activities. |
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(2)

Water is a scarce natural resource which must be protected, defended and treated as such. Surface waters in particular are renewable resources with a limited capacity to recover from adverse impacts from human activities.

| (3) | EU policy on the environment shall aim at a high level of protection
  of human health
  , and contribute to
  attaining
  the objectives of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the
  environment
  . |
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(3)

EU policy on the environment shall aim at a high level of protection
  of human health
  , and contribute to
  attaining
  the objectives of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the
  environment
  .

| (4) | European bathing water policy's continued importance is evident each bathing season as it protects the public from accidental and chronic pollution discharged in or near European bathing areas and the overall quality of bathing waters has improved considerably since Council Directive 76/160/EEC of 8 December 1975 concerning the quality of bathing water (6) came into force. That Directive reflects, however, the state of knowledge and experience of the early seventies. Patterns of recreational water use have changed as has the state of scientific and technical knowledge. |
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(4)

European bathing water policy's continued importance is evident each bathing season as it protects the public from accidental and chronic pollution discharged in or near European bathing areas and the overall quality of bathing waters has improved considerably since Council Directive 76/160/EEC of 8 December 1975 concerning the quality of bathing water (6) came into force. That Directive reflects, however, the state of knowledge and experience of the early seventies. Patterns of recreational water use have changed as has the state of scientific and technical knowledge.

| (5) | In December 2000 the Commission adopted a Communication to the European Parliament and the Council on Developing a new bathing water policy (7) and initiated a large-scale consultation of all interested and involved parties. The main outcomes of this consultation were a general support for developing a new Directive based on the latest scientific evidence and giving particular attention to wider public participation. |
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(5)

In December 2000 the Commission adopted a Communication to the European Parliament and the Council on Developing a new bathing water policy (7) and initiated a large-scale consultation of all interested and involved parties. The main outcomes of this consultation were a general support for developing a new Directive based on the latest scientific evidence and giving particular attention to wider public participation.

| (6) | Decision No 1600/2002/EC (8)
  of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2002 laying down the Sixth Community Environment Action Programme contains a commitment to bring forward a proposal for a revision of Directive 76/160/EEC. |
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(6)

Decision No 1600/2002/EC (8)
  of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2002 laying down the Sixth Community Environment Action Programme contains a commitment to bring forward a proposal for a revision of Directive 76/160/EEC.

| (7) | This Directive should use scientific evidence in implementing the most reliable indicator parameters for predicting bacteriological
  and physico-chemical
  health
  risks
  and achieve a high level of protection.
  Analysis of cost benefit should also be examined to ensure that the costs involved in implementing this procedure can be justified. |
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(7)

This Directive should use scientific evidence in implementing the most reliable indicator parameters for predicting bacteriological
  and physico-chemical
  health
  risks
  and achieve a high level of protection.
  Analysis of cost benefit should also be examined to ensure that the costs involved in implementing this procedure can be justified.

| (8) | In order to increase efficiency and wise use of resources this Directive needs to be closely co-ordinated with other Community legislation concerning water such as Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action the field of water policy (9), Council Directive 91/271/EEC of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste water treatment (10) and Council Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources (11). |
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(8)

In order to increase efficiency and wise use of resources this Directive needs to be closely co-ordinated with other Community legislation concerning water such as Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action the field of water policy (9), Council Directive 91/271/EEC of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste water treatment (10) and Council Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources (11).

| (9) | Appropriate information on planned measures and progress on implementation should be disseminated to the community of stakeholders. New technology that allows the public to be informed in an efficient and comparable way on bathing waters across the Community should be applied. |
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(9)

Appropriate information on planned measures and progress on implementation should be disseminated to the community of stakeholders. New technology that allows the public to be informed in an efficient and comparable way on bathing waters across the Community should be applied.

| (10) | This Directive should take into account new types of water recreation, which have gained in popularity due to social changes and to new types of sporting materials and equipment. |
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(10)

This Directive should take into account new types of water recreation, which have gained in popularity due to social changes and to new types of sporting materials and equipment.

| (11) | For the purpose of monitoring, harmonised methods and practises of analysis need to be applied. Observation and quality assessment over an extended period is necessary in order to get a realistic bathing water classification. Monitoring actions and frequency should , in their turn be related to the bathing water's history and classification, putting emphasis on bathing waters where risks may occur. Conformity should be a matter of appropriate management measures and quality assurance, not merely of measuring and calculation. In parallel, particular attention shall be attached to adherence to quality standards and coherent transition from Directive 76/160/EEC. |
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(11)

For the purpose of monitoring, harmonised methods and practises of analysis need to be applied. Observation and quality assessment over an extended period is necessary in order to get a realistic bathing water classification. Monitoring actions and frequency should , in their turn be related to the bathing water's history and classification, putting emphasis on bathing waters where risks may occur. Conformity should be a matter of appropriate management measures and quality assurance, not merely of measuring and calculation. In parallel, particular attention shall be attached to adherence to quality standards and coherent transition from Directive 76/160/EEC.

| (12) | To protect and inform the public timely on exceptional events like floods or infrastructure breakdowns, appropriate emergency plans should be developed, including early warning systems. |
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(12)

To protect and inform the public timely on exceptional events like floods or infrastructure breakdowns, appropriate emergency plans should be developed, including early warning systems.

| (13) | The UN/ECE Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision Making (the Aarhus Convention (12)), relates ‘environmental information’ to human health and safety and ‘social economical factors’ to environmental decision making. This Directive should be in accordance with the Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2003 on public access to environmental information
   (13)
  . |
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(13)

The UN/ECE Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision Making (the Aarhus Convention (12)), relates ‘environmental information’ to human health and safety and ‘social economical factors’ to environmental decision making. This Directive should be in accordance with the Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2003 on public access to environmental information
   (13)
  .

| (14) | The measures necessary for the implementation of this Directive 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 (14). |
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(14)

The measures necessary for the implementation of this Directive 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 (14).

| (15) | Since the objectives of the proposed action, which aims at reaching throughout the Community good bathing water quality and a high level of protection, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States, without common standards and can therefore 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 Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. |
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(15)

Since the objectives of the proposed action, which aims at reaching throughout the Community good bathing water quality and a high level of protection, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States, without common standards and can therefore 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 Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.

| (16) | Directive 76/160/EEC should be repealed accordingly. |
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(16)

Directive 76/160/EEC should be repealed accordingly.

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

Objectives

The
  purpose of
  this Directive is to preserve, protect
  and
  improve
  the quality of the environment
  in order to protect
  human health
  against chemical and microbiological contamination during bathing activities or other recreational water uses
  . This Directive
  therefore
  lays down
  health standards and
  provisions for the monitoring, classification
  and management
  of bathing water quality and for
  informing
  the public thereof.

It shall, with particular emphasis on environment and health, complement
  and support
  objectives, measures
  and the setting of common chemical quality standards as laid down
  in Directive 2000/60/EC.

Article 2

Scope

This Directive shall cover all bathing water, with the exception of:

| (1) | waters used for therapeutic purposes; |
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(1)

waters used for therapeutic purposes;

| (2) | waters used in swimming pools and spa pools; |
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(2)

waters used in swimming pools and spa pools;

| (3) | confined waters subject to treatment; |
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(3)

confined waters subject to treatment;

| (4) | waters in confined surface waters, artificially created and separated from natural waters like groundwater, surface waters, or coastal water; |
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(4)

waters in confined surface waters, artificially created and separated from natural waters like groundwater, surface waters, or coastal water;

| (5) | waters used for other recreational activities undertaken more than 100 metres from the shore at low tide, or conducted outside the bathing season, provided that such waters are not at particular risk of pollution from urban waste water or other sources of pollution. |
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(5)

waters used for other recreational activities undertaken more than 100 metres from the shore at low tide, or conducted outside the bathing season, provided that such waters are not at particular risk of pollution from urban waste water or other sources of pollution.

Article 3

Definitions

For the purposes of this Directive, the following definitions shall apply:

| (1) | ‘Bathing water’: all running or still inland surface waters, transitional waters and coastal waters (or parts thereof) where:






  (a) | bathing is not prohibited and is traditionally practised by a large number of bathers
  during the bathing season
  , or |
| --- | --- | --- |

(1)

‘Bathing water’: all running or still inland surface waters, transitional waters and coastal waters (or parts thereof) where:

(a)

bathing is not prohibited and is traditionally practised by a large number of bathers
  during the bathing season
  , or

| (b) | other recreational activities are traditionally practised, provided that such waters are at particular risk of pollution from urban waste water or other sources of pollution, or |
| --- | --- |

(b)

other recreational activities are traditionally practised, provided that such waters are at particular risk of pollution from urban waste water or other sources of pollution, or

| (c) | public bodies or commercial interests actively promote bathing. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

public bodies or commercial interests actively promote bathing.

| (2) | ‘Bathing season’: the period during which bathers can be expected, in the light of local customs and local rules, taking into account climate and topological conditions. |
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(2)

‘Bathing season’: the period during which bathers can be expected, in the light of local customs and local rules, taking into account climate and topological conditions.

| (3) | ‘Management measures’: the following measures that are undertaken on bathing water:






  (a) | establishing and maintaining a bathing water profile; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)

‘Management measures’: the following measures that are undertaken on bathing water:

(a)

establishing and maintaining a bathing water profile;

| (b) | establishing a monitoring calendar; |
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(b)

establishing a monitoring calendar;

| (c) | monitoring the bathing water; |
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(c)

monitoring the bathing water;

| (d) | assessing bathing water quality; |
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(d)

assessing bathing water quality;

| (e) | classifying the bathing water; |
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(e)

classifying the bathing water;

| (f) | assessing risks related to sources of pollution; |
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(f)

assessing risks related to sources of pollution;

| (g) | setting up emergency plans and surveillance systems; |
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(g)

setting up emergency plans and surveillance systems;

| (h) | giving
  factual
  information on bathing water quality to the public; |
| --- | --- |

(h)

giving
  factual
  information on bathing water quality to the public;

| (i) | performing actions to prevent human exposure to pollution; |
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(i)

performing actions to prevent human exposure to pollution;

| (j) | performing actions to reduce the risk of pollution and contamination. |
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(j)

performing actions to reduce the risk of pollution and contamination.

| (4) | ‘Other recreational activities’: those activities, where devices are used to move across the water, involving a meaningful risk of swallowing water, such as surfing, windsurfing and kayaking. |
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(4)

‘Other recreational activities’: those activities, where devices are used to move across the water, involving a meaningful risk of swallowing water, such as surfing, windsurfing and kayaking.

| (5) | ‘Surface waters’
  , ‘transitional waters’ and ‘coastal water’ have the same meaning as under Directive 2000/60/EC. |
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(5)

‘Surface waters’
  , ‘transitional waters’ and ‘coastal water’ have the same meaning as under Directive 2000/60/EC.

| (6) | ‘Emergency condition’: an exceptional condition, impacting on water quality, and which is not the result of ordinary weather conditions like rainfall or changes in the river flow that happen at regular intervals of less than five years. |
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(6)

‘Emergency condition’: an exceptional condition, impacting on water quality, and which is not the result of ordinary weather conditions like rainfall or changes in the river flow that happen at regular intervals of less than five years.

| (7) | ‘Set of water quality data’: the collection of data obtained as a result of monitoring. |
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(7)

‘Set of water quality data’: the collection of data obtained as a result of monitoring.

| (8) | ‘Bathing water quality assessment’: the process of evaluating bathing water quality, following the calculation method defined in Annex I and II. |
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(8)

‘Bathing water quality assessment’: the process of evaluating bathing water quality, following the calculation method defined in Annex I and II.

Article 4

Quality status

1.   Member States shall ensure that all bathing waters respect a ‘Good Quality’ status, based on values of microbiological parameters which are not less stringent than those set out for parameters 1 and 2 in column C of Annex I, and which are based on assessment and calculation by the method set out in Annex II.

2.   Member States shall by measures they consider necessary, promote the achievement of quality standards which conform to those set out in column B ‘excellent quality’ of Annex I, and based on assessment and calculation by the method given in Annex II.

Article 5

List of bathing waters

1.   Not later than ... (15)
  , Member States shall establish a list of
  all bathing
  waters
  in their territory and the corresponding length of the bathing season.

2.   The list shall be reviewed and updated annually to take into account:

| (a) | newly identified bathing waters; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

newly identified bathing waters;

| (b) | waters that have been removed from the list since they no longer fulfil the requirements for being identified as bathing waters |
| --- | --- |

(b)

waters that have been removed from the list since they no longer fulfil the requirements for being identified as bathing waters

3.   Member States shall notify the Commission and the public of the list mentioned in paragraph 1 each year, before the start of the bathing season. At the same time Member States shall notify the Commission and the public of any changes to the list including the reasons for removing waters from the list.

The reasons for removing waters from the list may include changes in customs, changes in the constitution and use of bathing areas, or changes in the topographical conditions of the bathing site.

Article 6

Bathing water profile

1.   Member States shall ensure that a bathing water profile is established for each bathing water in accordance with Annex III. The first bathing water profile shall be established not later than ... (16). Until that date, the measures laid down in Directive 76/160/EEC shall apply.

2.   The bathing water profile shall be reviewed in accordance with Annex III (f) or when significant construction works or changes in the infrastructure have been carried out at or in the vicinity of the bathing water, which are likely to have an influence on the water quality classification.

Article 7

Monitoring

1.   Member States shall ensure that the parameters set out in column A of Annex I are monitored in accordance with Annex IV.

2.   A monitoring calendar for each bathing water shall be established and be made public in accordance with Article 17(3)(b) before the start of each bathing season and for the first time ...
   (17)

3.
     
  Monitoring shall, in principle, be carried out within four days of the date specified in the calendar.

4.   Members States may start monitoring the parameters in Annex I during the first full bathing season following the entry into force of this Directive, and may use the results for building up the sets of water quality data, referred to in Article 8. As soon as Member States start monitoring under this Directive, they may cease monitoring of parameters in the Annex to Directive 76/160/EEC.

5.   During emergency conditions, the monitoring calendar referred to in paragraph 2 may be suspended. It shall be resumed as soon as practical after the end of the emergency condition.

6.   Member States shall report the suspension of the monitoring calendar to the Commission at the first available opportunity. The report shall outline the circumstances of the emergency condition and, if it is weather related, the calculated return interval of any rainfall or extreme flows which have led to the adverse water quality.

Article 8

Bathing water quality assessment

1.   On the basis of the monitoring of parameters 1 and 2 in column A of Annex I Members States shall establish sets of water quality data.

2.   A bathing water quality assessment shall be established on the basis of water quality data sets obtained during the preceding three bathing seasons and in accordance with the procedure set out in Annex II.

3.   The first bathing water quality assessment shall be established...
   (18)

4.   The assessment shall be repeated every year at the end of the bathing season, taking into account the data collected for that bathing season, as well as of the data for the bathing seasons of the two previous years.

5.   When significant construction works or changes in the infrastructure have been carried out at or in the vicinity of the bathing water, which are likely to have an influence on the water quality classification, new bathing water quality data have to be gathered and an assessment is to be made without taking into account the bathing water quality data collected before completion of this infrastructure.

Article 9

Classification of bathing water quality

As a result of the yearly assessment of the sets of water quality data, Member States shall classify the water quality of bathing water as ‘poor’, ‘good’ or ‘excellent’, in accordance with the criteria set out in Annex II. The first classification shall take place, at the latest, by... (18)
  .

Article 10

Studies and analysis following classification

1.   Bathing waters classified as ‘poor’ shall be subjected to a thorough study and analysis of all the sources and circumstances likely to cause or contribute to its pollution or contamination. These studies and analyses shall be repeated periodically, but not less frequently than once a year. The studies and analysis are aimed at updating the bathing water profile set out in Article 6 and Annex III, and at understanding the risks as a basis for targeted management measures as defined in Article 3, point 3, points (f) to (j).

2.   Bathing waters classified as ‘good’ shall be subjected to a bi-annual analysis of all the sources and circumstances likely to cause or contribute to its pollution or contamination. This analysis is aimed at updating the bathing water profile set out in Article 6 and Annex III, and at understanding the risks as a base of targeted, preventive management measures.

3.   Bathing waters classified as ‘excellent’ shall be subjected to a tri-annual analysis of the bathing water profile in order to have a better understanding of all potential sources and risks of pollution and contamination and to take appropriate measures against them.

4.   The studies and analysis mentioned in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 shall make best use of the data obtained from monitoring and assessments done pursuant to Directive 2000/60/EC, and shall contain at least an assessment of:

| (a) | the conditions prevailing up-stream in the case of inland running water, and |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the conditions prevailing up-stream in the case of inland running water, and

| (b) | the ambient conditions, including conditions prevailing in the catchment area in the case of inland still water and coastal water. |
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(b)

the ambient conditions, including conditions prevailing in the catchment area in the case of inland still water and coastal water.

Article 11

Harmonised standards for treatment of samples

Member States shall ensure that harmonised standards are used for the handling, analysis, storage and transport of samples as specified in column D of Annex I and in Annex V, in order to reduce the risks of contamination of samples.

The Commission may adopt guidelines for harmonised standards for the handling, analysis, storage and transport of samples under the procedure referred to in Article 22(2).

Article 12

Emergency plans

1.   Members States shall establish emergency plans for events such as floods, accidents or infrastructure breakdowns which may have an adverse impact on bathing water quality. Such plans shall identify potential causes and risks of impacts, establish surveillance and/or early warning systems and provide guidance on prevention or mitigation of damage.

2.   Member States shall ensure that comprehensive national and/or local surveillance and early-warning systems are established, improved or maintained which will:

| (a) | identify incidents of pollution or significant risks of such incidents which may have an adverse effect on bathing water quality, including those resulting from extreme weather conditions; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

identify incidents of pollution or significant risks of such incidents which may have an adverse effect on bathing water quality, including those resulting from extreme weather conditions;

| (b) | give prompt and clear notification to the relevant public authorities of such incidents or threats; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

give prompt and clear notification to the relevant public authorities of such incidents or threats;

| (c) | in the event of any imminent risk to public health, disseminate to those members of the public who may be affected all the relevant information that is held by a public authority and which could help the public to prevent or mitigate harm; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

in the event of any imminent risk to public health, disseminate to those members of the public who may be affected all the relevant information that is held by a public authority and which could help the public to prevent or mitigate harm;

| (d) | make recommendations to the relevant public authorities and, where appropriate, to the public about preventive and remedial actions; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

make recommendations to the relevant public authorities and, where appropriate, to the public about preventive and remedial actions;

| (e) | ensure that, in the event of an emergency condition, temporary signs are posted in prominent locations at the bathing water. |
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(e)

ensure that, in the event of an emergency condition, temporary signs are posted in prominent locations at the bathing water.

3.   Member States shall ensure that the relevant public authorities have the necessary capacity to respond to such incidents or risks in accordance with the relevant emergency plan.

4.   Surveillance and early-warning systems, emergency plans and response capacities in relation to incidents and threats to bathing water quality may be combined with those in relation to other matters.

Article 13

Conformity

1.   Bathing water shall be considered to conform with this Directive if:

| (a) | at the end of the bathing season, the bathing water is classified at least as ‘good’, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

at the end of the bathing season, the bathing water is classified at least as ‘good’,

| (b) | the parameters set out in column A of Annex I have been monitored in accordance with Annex IV, and |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the parameters set out in column A of Annex I have been monitored in accordance with Annex IV, and

| (c) | the water status objectives are achieved in accordance with the criteria, classification and deadlines laid down in Directive 2000/60/EC. |
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(c)

the water status objectives are achieved in accordance with the criteria, classification and deadlines laid down in Directive 2000/60/EC.

2.   Bathing water classified as ‘poor’ shall nevertheless be considered to conform temporarily with the provisions of this Directive, if the following conditions are met:

| (a) | management measures,
  including bathing bans
  , have been undertaken during the bathing season, to prevent human exposure to pollution/contamination and to reduce or eliminate the risk of pollution/contamination, and |
| --- | --- |

(a)

management measures,
  including bathing bans
  , have been undertaken during the bathing season, to prevent human exposure to pollution/contamination and to reduce or eliminate the risk of pollution/contamination, and

| (b) | the causes and reasons for non-conformity are identified, and |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the causes and reasons for non-conformity are identified, and

| (c) | measures to prevent, reduce or eliminate the pollution/contamination are implemented and are expected to produce positive results within three years, and |
| --- | --- |

(c)

measures to prevent, reduce or eliminate the pollution/contamination are implemented and are expected to produce positive results within three years, and

| (d) | the public
  is alerted by a clear and simple warning sign and is also
  informed of the causes of the pollution/contamination and all measures undertaken. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the public
  is alerted by a clear and simple warning sign and is also
  informed of the causes of the pollution/contamination and all measures undertaken.

If bathing water has still not reached the classification ‘good’ within three years, it shall be considered as not being in conformity with this Directive.

Article 14

Conformity and control of transitory contamination

1.
     
  Member States may decide to apply the provisions of this Article to bathing water affected by transitory contamination.

2.
     
  If bathing water is affected by transitory contamination, the cause of which is known and the duration of which can be predicted, the bathing water shall be given the classification it would be given but for the transitory contamination, provided that appropriate measures are taken during the bathing season to notify the public whenever transitory contamination affecting the bathing water is expected or occurring and that, during any period of transitory contamination, bathing is prohibited or advised against.

3.
     
  Such bathing water shall be considered to conform with this Directive, if:

| (a) | it is classified as ‘poor’ only because it is affected by transitory contamination, |
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(a)

it is classified as ‘poor’ only because it is affected by transitory contamination,

| (b) | the Member State is undertaking the measures set out in paragraph 4, and |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the Member State is undertaking the measures set out in paragraph 4, and

| (c) | the measures are leading to progress in the understanding or control of the transitory contamination. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the measures are leading to progress in the understanding or control of the transitory contamination.

4.
     
  The measures referred to in paragraph 3 are:

| (a) | measures to understand the cause of transitory contamination or improve predictability, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

measures to understand the cause of transitory contamination or improve predictability,

| (b) | remedial measures, unless they would infringe other Community legislation, be disproportionate or be infeasible, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

remedial measures, unless they would infringe other Community legislation, be disproportionate or be infeasible,

| (c) | measures to inform the public about the current understanding of the cause and predictability of the transitory contamination, and the management and remedial measures being undertaken, and |
| --- | --- |

(c)

measures to inform the public about the current understanding of the cause and predictability of the transitory contamination, and the management and remedial measures being undertaken, and

| (d) | appropriate measures during the bathing season to notify the public that the water may be subject to transitory contamination and to periods when bathing is prohibited or advised against. |
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(d)

appropriate measures during the bathing season to notify the public that the water may be subject to transitory contamination and to periods when bathing is prohibited or advised against.

5.
     
  In determining whether it is disproportionate to implement remedial measures for transitory contamination, the following shall be taken into account:

| (a) | the nature, likely frequency and duration of the transitory contamination; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the nature, likely frequency and duration of the transitory contamination;

| (b) | the cost, technical feasibility and environmental impact of such measures; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the cost, technical feasibility and environmental impact of such measures;

| (c) | any guidance developed in accordance with the procedure under Article 22(2); and |
| --- | --- |

(c)

any guidance developed in accordance with the procedure under Article 22(2); and

| (d) | any other relevant factors. |
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(d)

any other relevant factors.

6.
     
  Member States shall ensure that the bathing water profile for any bathing water affected by transitory contamination includes the following information:

| (a) | details of the transitory contamination to the extent allowed by current understanding, including its anticipated cause, frequency, nature and scope; |
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(a)

details of the transitory contamination to the extent allowed by current understanding, including its anticipated cause, frequency, nature and scope;

| (b) | details of any measures being undertaken to understand the cause or improve the predictability of transitory contamination, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

details of any measures being undertaken to understand the cause or improve the predictability of transitory contamination,

| (c) | details of any remedial measures being undertaken, and |
| --- | --- |

(c)

details of any remedial measures being undertaken, and

| (d) | any reasons why it would infringe other Community legislation, be disproportionate or infeasible to eliminate the sources of transitory contamination, including factors taken into account to evaluate the proportionality of eliminating any remaining sources of transitory contamination. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

any reasons why it would infringe other Community legislation, be disproportionate or infeasible to eliminate the sources of transitory contamination, including factors taken into account to evaluate the proportionality of eliminating any remaining sources of transitory contamination.

7.
     
  The measures taken by Member States to notify the public about transitory contamination under this Article shall be at least as extensive as the requirements under Article 17.

Article 15

Assessment of phytoplankton blooms and macro-algae proliferation and of physico-chemical parameters

1.   For bathing waters which have been revealed physically sensitive to specific toxic phytoplankton blooms or to macro-algae proliferation, analytical measurement shall be undertaken to establish the status of the bathing water in relation to the microbiological parameter 3 in column A of Annex I. For this parameter, positive results obtained on the tests, specified in column D of Annex I, shall be addressed in terms of investigation and remediation where appropriate, involving public participation as set out in Article 16.

2.   Visual inspection and analytical measurement, conform to the tests specified in column D of Annex I, shall be undertaken to establish the status of the bathing water in relation to the physico-chemical parameters 4 to 6 of Annex I. For these parameters, test results deviating from specifications given in column C of Annex I, shall be addressed in terms of investigation and remediation where appropriate, involving public participation as set out in article 16.

Article 16

Public participation

Member States shall ensure that all interested parties,
  including those at local level,
  are consulted and allowed to participate in establishing, reviewing and updating the list of bathing waters, bathing water profile and the management measures.
  Member States shall inform the Commission and the public of the way(s) in which this is organised.

Article 17

Information to the public

1.   Member States shall, in the immediate vicinity of each bathing water, promptly make available and actively disseminate, the following information concerning the bathing water:

| (a) | a non-technical summary of the bathing water profile and the bathing water classification over the last 3 years,
  including the status of the bathing water according to Directive 2000/60/EC. It shall display prominently a Commission-approved symbol to advise users of the current status of bathing water quality; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

a non-technical summary of the bathing water profile and the bathing water classification over the last 3 years,
  including the status of the bathing water according to Directive 2000/60/EC. It shall display prominently a Commission-approved symbol to advise users of the current status of bathing water quality;

| (b) | an assessment as to whether the monitoring data are relevant for other recreational activities,
  including an overview of the discharge of urban waste water surrounding the bathing area; |
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(b)

an assessment as to whether the monitoring data are relevant for other recreational activities,
  including an overview of the discharge of urban waste water surrounding the bathing area;

| (c) | in the event of a bathing area being removed from the list of bathing waters a notice advising the public of such a removal and giving the reasons for it, shall be put up in the immediate vicinity of the water during the bathing season of the year that the removal takes place and the following year. Such notice
  shall include warning signs at the beach and
  shall also indicate to the public the nearest available bathing water. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

in the event of a bathing area being removed from the list of bathing waters a notice advising the public of such a removal and giving the reasons for it, shall be put up in the immediate vicinity of the water during the bathing season of the year that the removal takes place and the following year. Such notice
  shall include warning signs at the beach and
  shall also indicate to the public the nearest available bathing water.

2.
     
  In the event of an emergency condition, public authorities must work together with all interested parties to ensure that the public is informed of any potential hazards clearly and coherently via temporary signs posted at the bathing site.

3.   Member States shall use appropriate media and technologies,
  including
  the Internet, to actively and promptly disseminate the information,
  including at least English and French translations thereof,
  concerning bathing water referred to in paragraph 1 and also the following information:

| (a) | the bathing water's profile and the bathing water's classification, including information in relation to other recreational activities.
  Results of water inspections shall be available on the Internet within a week, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the bathing water's profile and the bathing water's classification, including information in relation to other recreational activities.
  Results of water inspections shall be available on the Internet within a week,

| (b) | the monitoring calendar, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the monitoring calendar,

| (c) | a history of incidents, requiring management measures, in particular of targeted, preventive management measures, undertaken in order to preserve or improve bathing water quality, to protect waters against deterioration, and measures which have been undertaken during the bathing season, to prevent human exposure to pollution/contamination and to reduce or eliminate the risk of pollution/contamination. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

a history of incidents, requiring management measures, in particular of targeted, preventive management measures, undertaken in order to preserve or improve bathing water quality, to protect waters against deterioration, and measures which have been undertaken during the bathing season, to prevent human exposure to pollution/contamination and to reduce or eliminate the risk of pollution/contamination.

4.   Information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 3 shall be made available for the first time on ... (19). The Commission shall, after hearing the Member States, relevant tourist and consumer organisations and other interested parties, within two years develop a simple standardised system of symbols — e.g. smiling faces — which can be used in different matters by Member States, regional or local authorities, the tourist industry etc. as one among other information tools designed to provide information to the public. The system must be available on an EU website.

5.   Member States shall encourage the active involvement of all interested parties in the public information process, and in the involvement of the public in issues related to good bathing water quality.

Article 18

Reports

1.   For each bathing water, Member States shall provide the Commission annually, by 31 December at the latest and for the first time within three years following the date laid down in Article 24(1), with the results of the monitoring data, together with an indication as to whether those data are relevant for other recreational activities in waters adjacent to the sampling points. Member States shall provide the Commission the bathing water assessment annually by 31 December at the latest, for the first time three years following the date laid down in Article 24(1).

2.   When monitoring of data has started under this Directive, annual reporting to the Commission in accordance with paragraph 1 shall continue to be done under Directive 76/160/EEC until a set of water quality data for three years has been made available and a first assessment can be made under this Directive.

During that three year period parameter 1 of the Annex to Directive 76/160/EEC shall not be taken into account in the annual report and for reporting purposes, as well as parameters 2 and 3 of the Annex to Directive 76/160/EEC shall be assumed to be equivalent to parameters 2 and 1 of column A in Annex I to this Directive.

3.   The Commission shall publish an annual report on bathing water quality in the Community, including bathing water classifications, conformity with this Directive, and significant management measures undertaken. The Commission shall publish this report four months after receiving the reports from Member States. When establishing the report the Commission shall, wherever possible, make best use of data collection, assessment and presentation systems under related Community legislation, in particular Directive 2000/60/EC.

Guidance on the use of such systems may be developed in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 22(2).

4.   Member States and the Commission shall provide information to the public where possible based upon geo-referenced technology, and presented in a harmonised way and through harmonised formats, as set out in Article 17.

Article 19

Co-operation on transboundary waters

Wherever Member States share river basins, involving transboundary impacts on bathing water quality, they shall co-operate as appropriate in implementing this Directive.

Article 20

Review

The Commission shall review this Directive not later than ... (20), with particular regard to the parameters for bathing water quality, and shall present if necessary appropriate legislative proposals in accordance with Article 251 of the Treaty.

Article 21

Technical adaptations to the Directive

1.   The methods of analysis for the parameters set out in Annex I
  shall
  be adapted to scientific and technical progress in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 22(2).

2.   
  On the basis of
  scientific results obtained on virus detection, the list of parameters in Annex I
  shall be expanded to include parameters on virus detection
  , in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 22(2).

3.   The Commission may in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 22(2), adopt technical guidelines on selected issues of implementation relating to bathing water management strategy, information and reporting strategy and approach.

Article 22

Committee

1.   The Commission shall be assisted by a committee.

2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.

The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.

3.   The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.

Article 23

Repeal

1.   Directive 76/160/EEC is repealed ...
   (21)
  . Subject to paragraph 2, this repeal shall be without prejudice to the obligations of the Member States concerning the time-limits for transposition and application set out in the repealed Directive.

2.   As soon as a Member State has taken all necessary legal, administrative and practical measures to comply with this Directive, this Directive will be applicable, replacing Directive 76/160/EEC.

3.   References to Directive 76/160/EEC shall be construed as references to this Directive.

Article 24

Implementation

1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by ...
   (22)
  at the latest. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.

When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member Sates shall determine how such reference is to be made.

2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the main provisions of national law, which they adopt in order to implement this Directive.

Article 25

Entry into force

This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Article 26

Addressees

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at, ...

For the European Parliament

The President

For the Council

The President

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(1)  
  OJ C 45 E, 25.2.2003, p. 127
  .

1

OJ C 45 E, 25.2.2003, p. 127

(2)  
  OJ C 220, 16.9.2003, p. 39
  .

2

OJ C 220, 16.9.2003, p. 39

(3)  
  OJ C 244, 10.10.2003, p. 31
  .

3

OJ C 244, 10.10.2003, p. 31

(4)  Position of the European Parliament of 21 October 2003.

4

Position of the European Parliament of 21 October 2003.

(5)  COM(2001) 264.

5

(6)  OJ L 31, 5.2.1976, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 807/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 36
  ).

6

Regulation (EC) No 807/2003

122, 16.5.2003, p. 36

(7)  COM(2000)860 final.

7

(8)  OJ L 242, 10.9.2002, p. 1.

8

(9)  OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1. Directive amended by Decision No 2455/2001/EC (OJ L 331, 15.12.2001, p.1).

9

Directive amended

(10)  OJ L 135, 30.5.1991, p. 40. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 98/15/EC (OJ L 67, 7.3.1998, p. 29).

10

(11)  OJ L 375, 31.12.1991, p. 1.

11

(12)  UNITED NATIONS, ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE, Fourth Ministerial Conference, ‘Environment for Europe’, Aarhus, Denmark, 23-25 June 1998, ECE/CEP/43.

12

(13)  OJ L 41, 14.2.2003, p. 26.

13

(14)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

14

(15)  Two years after the entry into force of this Directive.

15

(16)  Five years after the entry into force of this Directive.

16

(17)  Two years after the entry into force of this Directive.

17

(18)  Five years after the entry into force of this directive.

18

(19)  Five years after the entry into force of this Directive.

19

(20)  Fifteen years after the entry into force of this Directive.

20

(21)  Five years after the entry into force of this directive.

21

(22)  Two years after the entry into force of this directive.

22

ANNEX I

Parameters for Bathing Water Quality

| | A | B | C | D |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Microbiological Parameters | Excellent Quality | Good Quality | Reference
  Methods of Analysis |
| 1 | Intestinal Enterococci (I.E.) in cfu/100 ml | 100 (1) | 200
   (1) | ISO 7899- |
| 2 | Escherischia coli (E.C.) in cfu/100 ml | 250
   (1) | 500
   (1) | ISO 9308-1 |
| 3 | Phytoplankton blooms or macro-algae proliferation (2) | Negative result on tests | Negative result on tests | Microscopic monitoring (3), toxicity tests  (4), visual inspection. |
| | Physico-chemical Parameters | Excellent Quality | Good Quality | Methods of Inpection |
| 4 | Mineral oils | — | No film visible on the surface of the water and no odour | Visual and olfactory inspection |
| 5 | Tarry residues and floating materials such as wood, plastic, glass, rubber or any other waste substance. | — | Absence | Visual inspection |
| 6 | pH (5) | — | 6 to 9
  No unexplainable variations | Electrometry with calibration on pH 7 and pH 9 |

A

B

C

D

Microbiological Parameters

Excellent Quality

Good Quality

Reference
  Methods of Analysis

1

Intestinal Enterococci (I.E.) in cfu/100 ml

100 (1)

200
   (1)

ISO 7899-

2

Escherischia coli (E.C.) in cfu/100 ml

250
   (1)

500
   (1)

ISO 9308-1

3

Phytoplankton blooms or macro-algae proliferation (2)

Negative result on tests

Negative result on tests

Microscopic monitoring (3), toxicity tests  (4), visual inspection.

Physico-chemical Parameters

Excellent Quality

Good Quality

Methods of Inpection

4

Mineral oils

—

No film visible on the surface of the water and no odour

Visual and olfactory inspection

5

Tarry residues and floating materials such as wood, plastic, glass, rubber or any other waste substance.

—

Absence

Visual inspection

6

pH (5)

—

6 to 9

No unexplainable variations

Electrometry with calibration on pH 7 and pH 9

The 95 percentile value is calculated as defined as follows (6).

Based upon 95 percentile evaluation of the log10 normal probability density function of microbiological data acquired from one bathing water; the 95 percentile value is derived as follows:

| i) | take the log10 value of all bacterial enumerations in the data sequence to be evaluated, |
| --- | --- |

i)

take the log10 value of all bacterial enumerations in the data sequence to be evaluated,

| ii) | calculate the arithmetic mean of the log10 values (ì), |
| --- | --- |

ii)

calculate the arithmetic mean of the log10 values (ì),

| iii) | calculate the standard deviation of the log10 values (ó). |
| --- | --- |

iii)

calculate the standard deviation of the log10 values (ó).

The upper 95 percentile point of the data probability density function is derived from the following equation:

95 percentile = antilog ((ì)+(1.65 x ó))

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(1)  Based upon 95 percentile evaluation.

(2)  Only for sites which have been revealed physically sensitive to specific toxic blooms (eg dinophysis, alexandrium, blue algae).

(3)  determination and counting of cells.

(4)  mouse test, skin test or by direct toxin dosage in plankton cells or water.

(5)  Only for fresh waters.

(6)  Bartram, J and Rees, G (Eds) Monitoring Bathing Waters. E and F N Spon, London.

ANNEX II

Bathing Water Assessment and Classification

Bathing waters whose 95 percentile values of microbiological enumerations, based on the bathing water quality data sets gathered during the 3 previous calendar years' period, are worse (1) than the ‘Good Quality’ value of microbiological parameters 1 or 2 stated in Annex I (column C) are classified as of ‘Poor Quality’.

Bathing waters whose 95 percentile values of microbiological enumerations, based on the bathing water quality data gathered during the 3 previous calendar years' period, are equal to or better than the ‘Good Quality’ value of microbiological parameters 1 and 2 stated in Annex I (column C) are classified as of ‘Good Quality’.

Member States may classify bathing waters as of ‘Excellent Quality’ if

| — | their 95 percentile values on microbiological enumerations, based on the data gathered during the 3 previous calendar years' period, are equal to or better (2) than the ‘Excellent Quality’ value of microbiological parameters 1 and 2 stated in Annex I (column A) and, |
| --- | --- |

—

their 95 percentile values on microbiological enumerations, based on the data gathered during the 3 previous calendar years' period, are equal to or better (2) than the ‘Excellent Quality’ value of microbiological parameters 1 and 2 stated in Annex I (column A) and,

| — | the length of the bathing season and management measures reflect other recreational activities practised. |
| --- | --- |

—

the length of the bathing season and management measures reflect other recreational activities practised.

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(1)  Meaning: ‘higher concentration values expressed in cfu/100 ml’

(2)  Meaning: ‘lower concentration values expressed in cfu/100 ml’

ANNEX III

The Bathing Water Profile

With reference to Article 6, such a bathing water profile consists of:

| a) | a description of the physical, geographical and hydrological characteristics of the bathing water; |
| --- | --- |

a)

a description of the physical, geographical and hydrological characteristics of the bathing water;

| b) | a description of the physical, geographical and hydrological characteristics of the bathing water in accordance with Directive 2000/60/EC; |
| --- | --- |

b)

a description of the physical, geographical and hydrological characteristics of the bathing water in accordance with Directive 2000/60/EC;

| c) | an identification — quantitative and qualitative — of all potential sources of pollution; |
| --- | --- |

c)

an identification — quantitative and qualitative — of all potential sources of pollution;

| d) | an assessment of their potential to pollute bathing water, thus impairing the health of bathers,
  as well as an assessment of the environmental quality of the bathing water in accordance with Directive 2000/60/EC
  . These assessments should be made, in terms of time — accidental or chronic risk potential — and in terms of the nature and volume of all polluting and potentially polluting discharges and their effects assessed in terms of distance from the bathing water; |
| --- | --- |

d)

an assessment of their potential to pollute bathing water, thus impairing the health of bathers,
  as well as an assessment of the environmental quality of the bathing water in accordance with Directive 2000/60/EC
  . These assessments should be made, in terms of time — accidental or chronic risk potential — and in terms of the nature and volume of all polluting and potentially polluting discharges and their effects assessed in terms of distance from the bathing water;

| e) | a description of the monitoring points; |
| --- | --- |

e)

a description of the monitoring points;

| f) | an assessment whether this monitoring provides as well representative information for other recreational activities practised with a similar risk of swallowing water as bathing (e.g. windsurfing, kayaking). |
| --- | --- |

f)

an assessment whether this monitoring provides as well representative information for other recreational activities practised with a similar risk of swallowing water as bathing (e.g. windsurfing, kayaking).

Elements (a),
  (b) and (c) should also be provided on a detailed map.
  Other relevant information may be attached or included as deemed appropriate.

The bathing water profile will be updated following the attached schedule

| Bathing Water Classification | Excellent | Good | Poor |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bathing water profile update | Every 3 years | Every 2 years | To be determined in relation to the nature and severity of the risk but not less frequently than once a year, at the start of the bathing season. |
| Aspects to be assessed | Update of (a),
  (b), (c) and (f) | Update of (a),
  (b), (c) and (d) | Update of (a),
  (b), (c) and (d) |

Bathing Water Classification

Excellent

Good

Poor

Bathing water profile update

Every 3 years

Every 2 years

To be determined in relation to the nature and severity of the risk but not less frequently than once a year, at the start of the bathing season.

Aspects to be assessed

Update of (a),
  (b), (c) and (f)

Update of (a),
  (b), (c) and (d)

Update of (a),
  (b), (c) and (d)

ANNEX IV

Bathing Water Monitoring Frequency

The frequency for routine monitoring is set to 2 analysed samples per month, where a month is a four week period, with each started week considered as whole. As a function of the bathing water classification, the monitoring frequency is:

| Bathing Water Classification | Excellent
  (samples per month) | Good
  (samples per month) | Poor
  (samples per month) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| During 1 period of 3 years | 0.5 | 1 | 2 |
| During 2 consecutive periods of 3 years | 0.25 | 0,5 | 2 |

Bathing Water Classification

Excellent

(samples per month)

Good

(samples per month)

Poor

(samples per month)

During 1 period of 3 years

0.5

1

2

During 2 consecutive periods of 3 years

0.25

0,5

2

One extra sample is to be taken one week before the start of the bathing season. Taking into account this extra sample, in no circumstance there should be less than two samples taken and analysed per bathing season.

ANNEX V

Standards for Handling of Samples

1.   Samples should be taken following the guidelines hereafter

The sampling point is on the location where on a bathing water, on average throughout the bathing season, most bathers will be found,
  provided that the bathing water identified may be regarded as uniform on the basis of factors such as hydrological and topographical conditions, monitoring data and the sources of contamination and pollution. If this is not the case, more sampling points must be created on the basis of the bathing-water profile.

2.   Sterilisation of the sample bottles

| — | Sterilisation in autoclave for at least 15 minutes at 121° C |
| --- | --- |

—

Sterilisation in autoclave for at least 15 minutes at 121° C

| — | Or dry sterilisation at 160° C — 170° C for minimum 1 hour |
| --- | --- |

—

Or dry sterilisation at 160° C — 170° C for minimum 1 hour

| — | Or use irradiated sample containers directly from manufacturer |
| --- | --- |

—

Or use irradiated sample containers directly from manufacturer

3.   Sampling

| — | The volume of the sampling bottle/container depends on the quantity of water needed for each parameter to be tested. The minimum content is generally 250 ml. |
| --- | --- |

—

The volume of the sampling bottle/container depends on the quantity of water needed for each parameter to be tested. The minimum content is generally 250 ml.

| — | Sample containers must be of transparent and non-coloured material (glass, polyethene or polypropylene) |
| --- | --- |

—

Sample containers must be of transparent and non-coloured material (glass, polyethene or polypropylene)

| — | In order to prevent accidental contamination of the sample, the sampler should employ an aseptic technique to maintain the sterility of the sample bottles. There is no further need for sterile equipment (such as sterile ‘chirurgical’ gloves or by means tongs or sample pole) if this is done properly. |
| --- | --- |

—

In order to prevent accidental contamination of the sample, the sampler should employ an aseptic technique to maintain the sterility of the sample bottles. There is no further need for sterile equipment (such as sterile ‘chirurgical’ gloves or by means tongs or sample pole) if this is done properly.

| — | The sample should be clearly identified in indelible ink on the sample and on the sampling form |
| --- | --- |

—

The sample should be clearly identified in indelible ink on the sample and on the sampling form

4.   Storage and transport of the samples before analysis

| — | The water sample should at all stages of the transport be protected from exposure to light, in particular direct sunlight. |
| --- | --- |

—

The water sample should at all stages of the transport be protected from exposure to light, in particular direct sunlight.

| — | The sample should be conserved at a temperature of around 4° C, in a cool box or
  refrigerator until
  arrival at the laboratory. If the transport to the laboratory is likely to take more than 4 hours, then transport in a refrigerator is
  required
  . |
| --- | --- |

—

The sample should be conserved at a temperature of around 4° C, in a cool box or
  refrigerator until
  arrival at the laboratory. If the transport to the laboratory is likely to take more than 4 hours, then transport in a refrigerator is
  required
  .

| — | The time between the sampling and the analysis should be kept as short as possible. It is recommended to analyse the samples on the same working day. If this is not possible for practical reasons, then the samples must be processed within maximum 24 hours, provided that the samples are stored in the dark and
  at
  4° C.
  In the event of delay between sampling and analysis, the concentration of bacteria measured shall be adjusted by the known formulae of T-90 decay to give the concentration of bacteria at the time of sampling. |
| --- | --- |

—

The time between the sampling and the analysis should be kept as short as possible. It is recommended to analyse the samples on the same working day. If this is not possible for practical reasons, then the samples must be processed within maximum 24 hours, provided that the samples are stored in the dark and
  at
  4° C.
  In the event of delay between sampling and analysis, the concentration of bacteria measured shall be adjusted by the known formulae of T-90 decay to give the concentration of bacteria at the time of sampling.

P5_TA(2003)0443

Community greenhouse gas emissions and the Kyoto Protocol ***I

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council decision on a monitoring mechanism of Community greenhouse gas emissions and the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol (COM(2003) 51 — C5-0031/2003 — 2003/0029(COD))

(Codecision procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2003) 51) (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2003) 51) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 251(2) and Article 175(1) of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0031/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Article 251(2) and Article 175(1) of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0031/2003),

| — | 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 the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy and the opinion of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (A5-0290/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy and the opinion of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (A5-0290/2003),

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

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; |
| --- | --- |

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 the Commission |
| --- | --- |

3.

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

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ.

P5_TC1-COD(2003)0029

Position of the Euroepan Parliament adopted at first reading on 21 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Decision ...2003/EC for a monitoring mechanism of Community greenhouse gas emissions and the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (2),

Following consultation of the Committee of the Regions,

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (3),

Whereas:

| (1) | Council Decision 93/389/EEC of 24 June 1993 for a monitoring mechanism of Community CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions (4) established a mechanism for monitoring anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and evaluating progress towards meeting commitments in respect of these emissions. In order to take into account developments on international level and on the grounds of clarity, it is appropriate for that Decision to be replaced. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Council Decision 93/389/EEC of 24 June 1993 for a monitoring mechanism of Community CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions (4) established a mechanism for monitoring anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and evaluating progress towards meeting commitments in respect of these emissions. In order to take into account developments on international level and on the grounds of clarity, it is appropriate for that Decision to be replaced.

| (2) | The ultimate objective of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which was approved by Council Decision 94/69/EC (5), is to achieve stabilisation of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level which prevents dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

The ultimate objective of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which was approved by Council Decision 94/69/EC (5), is to achieve stabilisation of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level which prevents dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system.

| (3) | The UNFCCC commits the Community and its Member States to develop, periodically update, publish and report to the Conference of the Parties national inventories of anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of all greenhouse gases not controlled by the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (hereinafter ‘greenhouse gases’), using comparable methodologies agreed upon by the Conference of the Parties. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

The UNFCCC commits the Community and its Member States to develop, periodically update, publish and report to the Conference of the Parties national inventories of anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of all greenhouse gases not controlled by the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (hereinafter ‘greenhouse gases’), using comparable methodologies agreed upon by the Conference of the Parties.

| (4) | There is a need for thorough monitoring and regular assessment of Community greenhouse gas emissions. The measures taken by the Community and its Member States in the field of climate change policy also need to be analysed in good time. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

There is a need for thorough monitoring and regular assessment of Community greenhouse gas emissions. The measures taken by the Community and its Member States in the field of climate change policy also need to be analysed in good time.

| (5) | Accurate reporting under this Decision at an early stage would allow early determination of emissions levels pursuant to Council Decision 2002/358/EC of 25 April 2002 concerning the approval, on behalf of the European Community of the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the joint fulfilment of commitments thereunder (6), and thereby enable early establishment of eligibility to participate in the Kyoto Protocol's flexible mechanisms. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

Accurate reporting under this Decision at an early stage would allow early determination of emissions levels pursuant to Council Decision 2002/358/EC of 25 April 2002 concerning the approval, on behalf of the European Community of the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the joint fulfilment of commitments thereunder (6), and thereby enable early establishment of eligibility to participate in the Kyoto Protocol's flexible mechanisms.

| (6) | The UNFCCC commits all Parties to formulate, implement, publish and regularly update national, and where appropriate, regional programmes containing measures to mitigate climate change by addressing anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of all greenhouse gases. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

The UNFCCC commits all Parties to formulate, implement, publish and regularly update national, and where appropriate, regional programmes containing measures to mitigate climate change by addressing anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of all greenhouse gases.

| (7) | The Kyoto Protocol to the UNFCCC was approved by Council Decision 2002/358/EC. Article 3(2) of the Kyoto Protocol requires Parties to the Protocol included in Annex I to the UNFCCC to have made demonstrable progress in achieving their commitments under the Protocol by 2005. |
| --- | --- |

(7)

The Kyoto Protocol to the UNFCCC was approved by Council Decision 2002/358/EC. Article 3(2) of the Kyoto Protocol requires Parties to the Protocol included in Annex I to the UNFCCC to have made demonstrable progress in achieving their commitments under the Protocol by 2005.

| (8) | In accordance with Part II, Section A, of the Annex to Decision 19/CP.7 of the Conference of the Parties, each Party to the Kyoto Protocol included in Annex I to the UNFCCC is required to establish and maintain a national registry in order to ensure the accurate accounting of the issue, holding, transfer, cancellation and retirement of emission reduction units, certified emission reductions, assigned amount units and removal units. |
| --- | --- |

(8)

In accordance with Part II, Section A, of the Annex to Decision 19/CP.7 of the Conference of the Parties, each Party to the Kyoto Protocol included in Annex I to the UNFCCC is required to establish and maintain a national registry in order to ensure the accurate accounting of the issue, holding, transfer, cancellation and retirement of emission reduction units, certified emission reductions, assigned amount units and removal units.

| (9) | In accordance with Decision 19/CP.7, each emission reduction unit, certified emission reduction, assigned amount unit and removal unit should be held only in one account at any given time. [Question: does it motivate an article?] |
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(9)

In accordance with Decision 19/CP.7, each emission reduction unit, certified emission reduction, assigned amount unit and removal unit should be held only in one account at any given time. [Question: does it motivate an article?]

| (10) | The Community's national registry may be used to hold emission reduction units and certified emission reductions generated by projects funded by the Community, thereby providing a stimulus for Community action in third countries to address climate change more widely, and may be maintained in a consolidated system together with Member States' registries. |
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(10)

The Community's national registry may be used to hold emission reduction units and certified emission reductions generated by projects funded by the Community, thereby providing a stimulus for Community action in third countries to address climate change more widely, and may be maintained in a consolidated system together with Member States' registries.

| (11) | The purchase and use of emission reduction units and certified emission reductions by the Community should be subject to further provisions to be adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on a proposal from the Commission. [Question: does it motivate an article?] |
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(11)

The purchase and use of emission reduction units and certified emission reductions by the Community should be subject to further provisions to be adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on a proposal from the Commission. [Question: does it motivate an article?]

| (12) | The Community and the Member States have the obligation under Decision 2002/358/EC to take the necessary measures to comply with their emission levels determined pursuant to that Decision. Provisions laid down on the use of emission reduction units and certified emission reductions held in the Community's registry should take into account Member States' responsibilities to fulfil their own commitments in accordance with Decision 2002/358/EC. [Question: does it motivate an article?] |
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(12)

The Community and the Member States have the obligation under Decision 2002/358/EC to take the necessary measures to comply with their emission levels determined pursuant to that Decision. Provisions laid down on the use of emission reduction units and certified emission reductions held in the Community's registry should take into account Member States' responsibilities to fulfil their own commitments in accordance with Decision 2002/358/EC. [Question: does it motivate an article?]

| (13) | The Community and its Member States have made use of Article 4 of the Kyoto Protocol, which allows Parties to the Protocol to meet their emission limitation and reduction commitments jointly. Therefore it is appropriate to provide for effective cooperation and coordination in relation to obligations under this Decision including the compilation of the Community greenhouse gas inventory, the evaluation of progress, the preparation of reports, as well as review and compliance procedures enabling the Community to comply with its reporting obligations under the Kyoto Protocol as laid down in the political agreements and legal decisions taken at the seventh Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC in Marrakech (hereinafter ‘the Marrakech Accords’). |
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(13)

The Community and its Member States have made use of Article 4 of the Kyoto Protocol, which allows Parties to the Protocol to meet their emission limitation and reduction commitments jointly. Therefore it is appropriate to provide for effective cooperation and coordination in relation to obligations under this Decision including the compilation of the Community greenhouse gas inventory, the evaluation of progress, the preparation of reports, as well as review and compliance procedures enabling the Community to comply with its reporting obligations under the Kyoto Protocol as laid down in the political agreements and legal decisions taken at the seventh Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC in Marrakech (hereinafter ‘the Marrakech Accords’).

| (14) | The Community and the Member States are all Parties to the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol, and are each responsible thereunder for reporting, establishing and accounting for their assigned amounts and establishing and maintaining their eligibility to participate in the Kyoto Protocol's mechanisms. |
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(14)

The Community and the Member States are all Parties to the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol, and are each responsible thereunder for reporting, establishing and accounting for their assigned amounts and establishing and maintaining their eligibility to participate in the Kyoto Protocol's mechanisms.

| (15) | In accordance with Decision 19/CP.7 each Party included in Annex I to the UNFCCC should issue a quantity of assigned amount units equivalent to its assigned amount in its national registry, corresponding to its emission levels determined pursuant to Decision 2002/358/EC and the Kyoto Protocol. [Question: does it motivate an article?] |
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(15)

In accordance with Decision 19/CP.7 each Party included in Annex I to the UNFCCC should issue a quantity of assigned amount units equivalent to its assigned amount in its national registry, corresponding to its emission levels determined pursuant to Decision 2002/358/EC and the Kyoto Protocol. [Question: does it motivate an article?]

| (16) | Pursuant to Decision 2002/358/EC, the Community is not to issue assigned amount units. |
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(16)

Pursuant to Decision 2002/358/EC, the Community is not to issue assigned amount units.

| (17) | The European Environment Agency assists the Commission, as appropriate, with monitoring activities, especially in the ambit of the Community inventory system, and in the analysis by the Commission of progress towards the fulfilment of the commitments under the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol. |
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(17)

The European Environment Agency assists the Commission, as appropriate, with monitoring activities, especially in the ambit of the Community inventory system, and in the analysis by the Commission of progress towards the fulfilment of the commitments under the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol.

| (18) | In the light of the role played by the European Environment Agency in compiling the annual Community inventory, it would be appropriate for Member States to design their own national systems in a manner that facilitates the work of the Agency. [Question: contravening guideline 10 of the Interinstitutional Agreement on quality of legal drafting of Community legislation (recitals do not contain political exhortations)?] |
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(18)

In the light of the role played by the European Environment Agency in compiling the annual Community inventory, it would be appropriate for Member States to design their own national systems in a manner that facilitates the work of the Agency. [Question: contravening guideline 10 of the Interinstitutional Agreement on quality of legal drafting of Community legislation (recitals do not contain political exhortations)?]

| (19) | Since the objectives of the proposed action, namely to comply with the Community's commitments under the Kyoto Protocol, in particular the monitoring and reporting requirements laid down therein, cannot, by their very nature, be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore 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 Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. |
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(19)

Since the objectives of the proposed action, namely to comply with the Community's commitments under the Kyoto Protocol, in particular the monitoring and reporting requirements laid down therein, cannot, by their very nature, be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore 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 Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.

| (20) | The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision 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 (7), |
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(20)

The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision 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 (7),

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Subject matter

This Decision establishes a mechanism for:

| (a) | monitoring all anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases not controlled by the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in the Member States; |
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(a)

monitoring all anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases not controlled by the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in the Member States;

| (b) | evaluating progress towards meeting commitments in respect of these emissions by sources and removals by sinks; |
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(b)

evaluating progress towards meeting commitments in respect of these emissions by sources and removals by sinks;

| (c) | implementation of the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol, as regards national programmes, greenhouse gas inventories, national systems and registries of the Community and its Member States, and relevant procedures under the Kyoto Protocol; and |
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(c)

implementation of the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol, as regards national programmes, greenhouse gas inventories, national systems and registries of the Community and its Member States, and relevant procedures under the Kyoto Protocol; and

| (d) | ensuring the timeliness, completeness, accuracy, consistency, comparability and transparency of reporting by the Community and its Member States to the UNFCCC. |
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(d)

ensuring the timeliness, completeness, accuracy, consistency, comparability and transparency of reporting by the Community and its Member States to the UNFCCC.

Article 2

National and Community programmes

1.   Member States and the Commission shall devise and implement national programmes and a Community programme respectively, in order to contribute to:

| (a) | the fulfilment of the Community's and its Member States' commitments relating to the limitation and/or reduction of all greenhouse gas emissions under the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol, and |
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(a)

the fulfilment of the Community's and its Member States' commitments relating to the limitation and/or reduction of all greenhouse gas emissions under the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol, and

| (b) | transparent and accurate monitoring of the actual and projected progress made by Member States, including the contribution made by Community measures, in meeting the Community's and its Member States' commitments relating to the limitation and/or reduction of all greenhouse gas emissions under the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol. |
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(b)

transparent and accurate monitoring of the actual and projected progress made by Member States, including the contribution made by Community measures, in meeting the Community's and its Member States' commitments relating to the limitation and/or reduction of all greenhouse gas emissions under the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol.

These programmes shall include the information referred to in Article 3(2) and shall be updated accordingly.

2.   To this effect, the use of Joint Implementation, the Clean Development Mechanism and international emissions trading shall be supplemental to domestic action, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Kyoto Protocol and the Marrakech Accords.

3.   Member States shall make national programmes and updates thereof available to the public, and within three months of their adoption shall inform the Commission.

At subsequent meetings of the committee referred to in Article 9(1), the Commission shall inform the Member States of any such national programmes and updates thereof that it has received.

Article 3

Reporting by Member States

1.   Member States shall, for the assessment of actual progress and to enable the preparation of annual reports by the Community, in accordance with obligations under the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol, determine and report to the Commission by 15 January each year (year X):

| (a) | their anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases listed in Annex A to the Kyoto Protocol (carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6)) during the year before last (year X-2); |
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(a)

their anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases listed in Annex A to the Kyoto Protocol (carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6)) during the year before last (year X-2);

| (b) | provisional data on their emissions of carbon monoxide (CO), sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile compounds (VOC) during the year before last (year X-2), together with final data for the year three years-previous (year X-3); |
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(b)

provisional data on their emissions of carbon monoxide (CO), sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile compounds (VOC) during the year before last (year X-2), together with final data for the year three years-previous (year X-3);

| (c) | their anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions by sources and removals of carbon dioxide by sinks from land-use, land-use change and forestry during the year before last (year X-2); |
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(c)

their anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions by sources and removals of carbon dioxide by sinks from land-use, land-use change and forestry during the year before last (year X-2);

| (d) | information with regard to the accounting of emissions and removals from land-use, land-use change and forestry, in accordance with Article 3(3) and, where a Member State decides to make use of it, Article 3(4) of the Kyoto Protocol, and the relevant decisions thereunder, for the years between 1990 and the year before last (year X-2); |
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(d)

information with regard to the accounting of emissions and removals from land-use, land-use change and forestry, in accordance with Article 3(3) and, where a Member State decides to make use of it, Article 3(4) of the Kyoto Protocol, and the relevant decisions thereunder, for the years between 1990 and the year before last (year X-2);

| (e) | any changes to the information referred to in points (a) to (d) relating to the years between 1990 and the year three years-previous (year X-3); |
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(e)

any changes to the information referred to in points (a) to (d) relating to the years between 1990 and the year three years-previous (year X-3);

| (f) | the elements of the national inventory report necessary for the preparation of the Community greenhouse gas inventory report, such as information on the Member State's quality assurance/quality control plan, a general uncertainty evaluation, a general assessment of completeness, and information on recalculations performed; |
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(f)

the elements of the national inventory report necessary for the preparation of the Community greenhouse gas inventory report, such as information on the Member State's quality assurance/quality control plan, a general uncertainty evaluation, a general assessment of completeness, and information on recalculations performed;

| (g) | information from the national registry, once established, on the issuance, acquisition, holding, transfer, cancellation and retirement and carryover of assigned amount units, removal units, emission reduction units and certified emission reductions during the previous year (year X-1); |
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(g)

information from the national registry, once established, on the issuance, acquisition, holding, transfer, cancellation and retirement and carryover of assigned amount units, removal units, emission reduction units and certified emission reductions during the previous year (year X-1);

| (h) | information on legal entities authorised to participate in mechanisms under Articles 6, 12 and 17 of the Kyoto Protocol, in compliance with relevant national or Community provisions; |
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(h)

information on legal entities authorised to participate in mechanisms under Articles 6, 12 and 17 of the Kyoto Protocol, in compliance with relevant national or Community provisions;

| (i) | steps taken to improve estimates, for example where areas of the inventory have been subject to adjustments; |
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(i)

steps taken to improve estimates, for example where areas of the inventory have been subject to adjustments;

| (j) | information on indicators for the year before last (year X-2); and |
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(j)

information on indicators for the year before last (year X-2); and

| (k) | any changes to the national inventory system. |
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(k)

any changes to the national inventory system.

Member States shall communicate to the Commission, by 15 March each year (year X), their complete national inventory report.

2.   Member States shall, for the assessment of projected progress, report to the Commission, by 15 March 2005 and every two years thereafter:

| a) | information on national policies and measures which limit and/or reduce greenhouse gas emissions [by sources] or enhance removals by sinks, presented on a sectoral basis for each greenhouse gas, including:






  i) | the objective of policies and measure; |
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a)

information on national policies and measures which limit and/or reduce greenhouse gas emissions [by sources] or enhance removals by sinks, presented on a sectoral basis for each greenhouse gas, including:

i)

the objective of policies and measure;

| ii) | the type of policy instrument; |
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ii)

the type of policy instrument;

| iii) | the status of implementation of the policy or measure; |
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iii)

the status of implementation of the policy or measure;

| iv) | indicators to monitor and evaluate progress with policies and measures over time, including, inter alia, those indicators specified in the implementing provisions adopted pursuant to paragraph 3; |
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iv)

indicators to monitor and evaluate progress with policies and measures over time, including, inter alia, those indicators specified in the implementing provisions adopted pursuant to paragraph 3;

| v) | quantitative estimates of the effect of policies and measures on emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases between the base year and subsequent years, including 2005, 2010 and 2015, including their economic impacts to the extent feasible; and |
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v)

quantitative estimates of the effect of policies and measures on emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases between the base year and subsequent years, including 2005, 2010 and 2015, including their economic impacts to the extent feasible; and

| vi) | the extent to which domestic action actually constitutes a significant element of the efforts undertaken at national level as well as the extent to which the use of Joint Implementation and the Clean Development Mechanism and international emissions trading, pursuant to Articles 6, 12 and 17 of the Kyoto Protocol, is actually supplemental to domestic actions in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Kyoto Protocol and the Marrakech Accords; |
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vi)

the extent to which domestic action actually constitutes a significant element of the efforts undertaken at national level as well as the extent to which the use of Joint Implementation and the Clean Development Mechanism and international emissions trading, pursuant to Articles 6, 12 and 17 of the Kyoto Protocol, is actually supplemental to domestic actions in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Kyoto Protocol and the Marrakech Accords;

| b) | national projections of greenhouse gas emissions [by sources] and their removal by sinks as a minimum for the years 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2020, organised by gas and by sector, including:






  i) | ‘with measures’ and ‘with additional measures’ projections such as mentioned in the guidelines of the UNFCCC and further specified in the implementing provisions adopted pursuant to paragraph 3; |
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b)

national projections of greenhouse gas emissions [by sources] and their removal by sinks as a minimum for the years 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2020, organised by gas and by sector, including:

i)

‘with measures’ and ‘with additional measures’ projections such as mentioned in the guidelines of the UNFCCC and further specified in the implementing provisions adopted pursuant to paragraph 3;

| ii) | clear identification of the policies and measures included in the projections; |
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ii)

clear identification of the policies and measures included in the projections;

| iii) | results of sensitivity analysis performed for the projections; and |
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iii)

results of sensitivity analysis performed for the projections; and

| iv) | descriptions of methodologies, models, underlying assumptions and key input and output parameters. |
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iv)

descriptions of methodologies, models, underlying assumptions and key input and output parameters.

| c) | information on measures being taken or planned for the implementation of relevant Community legislation and policies, and information on legal and institutional steps to prepare to implement commitments under the Kyoto Protocol and information on arrangements for, and national implementation of, compliance and enforcement procedures. |
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c)

information on measures being taken or planned for the implementation of relevant Community legislation and policies, and information on legal and institutional steps to prepare to implement commitments under the Kyoto Protocol and information on arrangements for, and national implementation of, compliance and enforcement procedures.

| d) | information on institutional and financial arrangements and decision making procedures to coordinate and support activities related to participation in the mechanisms under Articles 6, 12 and 17 of the Kyoto Protocol, including the participation of legal entities. |
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d)

information on institutional and financial arrangements and decision making procedures to coordinate and support activities related to participation in the mechanisms under Articles 6, 12 and 17 of the Kyoto Protocol, including the participation of legal entities.

3.   Implementing provisions for the reporting of the information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 9(2).

These implementing provisions may be revised, as appropriate, taking into account decisions taken under the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol.

Article 4

Community inventory system

1.   The Commission shall, in cooperation with the Member States, annually compile a Community greenhouse gas inventory and a Community greenhouse gas inventory report, circulate these in draft to the Member States by 28 February, and publish and submit them to the UNFCCC Secretariat by 15 April each year. Estimates for data missing from a national inventory shall be included in accordance with implementing provisions adopted pursuant to paragraph 2(b), unless updated data are received from Member States by 15 March of that year at the latest.

2.   The Commission shall, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 9(2), and taking into account the national systems of the Member States, by 30 June 2006 at the latest adopt a Community inventory system for ensuring the accuracy, comparability, consistency, completeness and timeliness of national inventories with regard to the Community greenhouse gas inventory.

This system shall provide for:

| a) | a quality assurance/quality control programme including the establishment of quality objectives and an inventory quality assurance and quality control plan. The Commission shall provide assistance to Member States for the implementation of quality assurance/quality control programmes; and |
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a)

a quality assurance/quality control programme including the establishment of quality objectives and an inventory quality assurance and quality control plan. The Commission shall provide assistance to Member States for the implementation of quality assurance/quality control programmes; and

| b) | a procedure for the estimation of data missing from a national inventory, including consultation with the Member State concerned. |
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b)

a procedure for the estimation of data missing from a national inventory, including consultation with the Member State concerned.

3.   The European Environment Agency shall provide assistance to the Commission for the implementation of paragraphs 1 and 2 as appropriate, inter alia by conducting studies and compiling data, in accordance with its annual work programme.

4.   Member States shall, as early as possible and in any case by 31 December 2005 at the latest, establish national inventory systems under the Kyoto Protocol for the estimation of anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases by sources and removals of carbon dioxide by sinks.

Article 5

Evaluation of progress and reporting

1.   The Commission shall assess annually, in consultation with Member States, the progress of the Community and its Member States towards fulfilling their commitments under the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol as set out in Decision 2002/358/EC, in order to evaluate whether progress is sufficient to fulfil these commitments.

This assessment shall take into account progress in Community policies and measures and information submitted by Member States in accordance with Article 3 and Article 6(2) of this Decision and with Article 21 of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community (8).

The assessment shall also every two years include the projected progress of the Community and its Member States towards fulfilling their commitments under the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol.

2.   On the basis of the assessment referred to in paragraph 1 the Commission shall submit annually a report to the European Parliament and the Council.

This report shall contain sections on actual and projected emissions by sources and removals by sinks, policies and measures and on the use of mechanisms pursuant to Articles 6, 12 and 17 of the Kyoto Protocol.

3.   The Commission shall prepare a report on the demonstration of progress achieved by 2005 by the Community, taking into account updated information on emission projections submitted by Member States not later than 15 June 2005 in accordance with the implementing provisions adopted pursuant to Article 3(3), and submit this to the UNFCCC Secretariat by 1 January 2006 at the latest.

4.   Each Member State shall prepare a report on the demonstration of progress achieved by 2005 by that Member State, taking into account information submitted in accordance with the implementing provisions adopted pursuant to Article 3(3), and submit this to the UNFCCC Secretariat by 1 January 2006 at the latest.

5.   The Community and each Member State shall submit a report to the UNFCCC Secretariat on the additional period set in the Marrakech Accords for fulfilling commitments upon the expiry of that period.

6.   In accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 9(2), the Commission may adopt provisions containing requirements for reporting on the demonstration of progress as required by Article 3(2) of the Kyoto Protocol and for reporting in relation to the additional period set in the Marrakech Accords for fulfilling commitments.

7.   The European Environment Agency shall provide assistance to the Commission for the implementation of paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 as appropriate, in accordance with its annual work programme.

Article 6

National registries

1.   The Community and its Member States shall establish and maintain registries in order to ensure the accurate accounting of the issuance, holding, transfer, acquisition, cancellation and retirement of assigned amount units, removal units, emission reduction units and certified emission reductions and the carryover of assigned amount units, emission reduction units and certified emission reductions. These registries shall incorporate registries established pursuant to Article 19 of Directive 2003/87EC, in accordance with provisions adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 9(2) of this Decision.

The Community and Member States may maintain their registries in a consolidated system, together with one or more other Member States.

2.   The elements referred to in the first sentence of paragraph 1 shall be made available to the Central Administrator designated under Article 20 of Directive 2003/87/EC.

Article 7

Assigned amount

1.   The Community and each Member State shall, by 31 December 2006 at the latest, each submit a report to the UNFCCC Secretariat determining their assigned amount as equal to their respective emission levels determined pursuant to the first paragraph of Article 3 of Decision 2002/358/EC and the Kyoto Protocol. Member States and the Community shall endeavour to submit their reports simultaneously.

2.   Member States shall, following the completion of the review of their national inventories under the Kyoto Protocol for each year of the Kyoto Protocol's first commitment period, including the resolution of any questions of implementation, forthwith retire assigned amount units, removal units, emission reduction units and certified emission reductions equivalent to their net emissions during that year.

In respect of the last year of the commitment period, retirement shall take place prior to the end of the additional period set in the Marrakech Accords for fulfilling commitments.

3.   Member States shall issue assigned amount units into their national registries corresponding to their emission levels determined pursuant to Decision 2002/358/EC and the Kyoto Protocol.

Article 8

Procedures under the Kyoto Protocol

1.   Member States and the Community shall ensure full and effective cooperation and coordination with each other in relation to obligations under this Decision concerning:

| a) | the compilation of the Community greenhouse gas inventory and Community greenhouse gas inventory report, pursuant to Article 4(1); |
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a)

the compilation of the Community greenhouse gas inventory and Community greenhouse gas inventory report, pursuant to Article 4(1);

| b) | review and compliance procedures under the Kyoto Protocol in accordance with the relevant decisions thereunder; |
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b)

review and compliance procedures under the Kyoto Protocol in accordance with the relevant decisions thereunder;

| c) | any adjustments under the UNFCCC review process or other changes to inventories and inventory reports submitted, or to be submitted, to the UNFCCC Secretariat; |
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c)

any adjustments under the UNFCCC review process or other changes to inventories and inventory reports submitted, or to be submitted, to the UNFCCC Secretariat;

| d) | the preparation of the Community's report and the Member States' reports on the demonstration of progress by 2005 pursuant to Article 5(3) and (4); |
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d)

the preparation of the Community's report and the Member States' reports on the demonstration of progress by 2005 pursuant to Article 5(3) and (4);

| e) | the preparation and submission of the report referred to in Article 7(1); and |
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e)

the preparation and submission of the report referred to in Article 7(1); and

| f) | reporting in relation to the additional period set in the Marrakech Accords for fulfilling commitments pursuant to Article 5(5) and (6). |
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f)

reporting in relation to the additional period set in the Marrakech Accords for fulfilling commitments pursuant to Article 5(5) and (6).

2.   Member States shall submit national inventories to the UNFCCC Secretariat by 15 April each year containing information identical to that submitted in accordance with Article 3(1), unless information removing any inconsistencies or gaps has been provided to the Commission by 15 March of that year at the latest.

3.   The Commission may, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 9(2), lay down procedures and time scales for such cooperation and coordination.

Article 9

Committee

1.   The Commission shall be assisted by the Climate Change Committee.

2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to Article 8 thereof.

The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.

3.   The Climate Change Committee shall adopt its Rules of Procedure.

Article 10

Further measures

Following the submission of the report on the demonstration of progress by 2005 in accordance with Article 5(3), the Commission shall forthwith review the extent to which the Community and its Member States are making progress towards their emission levels determined in accordance with Decision 2002/358/EC and the Kyoto Protocol and the extent to which they are meeting their commitments under the Kyoto Protocol. In the light of this assessment, the Commission may make proposals as appropriate to the European Parliament and the Council to ensure that the Community and its Member States comply with their emission levels and that all their commitments under the Kyoto Protocol are met.

Article 11

Repeal

Decision 93/389/EEC is hereby repealed.

Any references made to the repealed Decision shall be construed as references to this Decision and shall be read in accordance with the correlation table in the Annex.

Article 12

Addressees

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, ...

For the European Parliament

The President

For the Council

The President

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(1)  OJ C...

1

(2)  OJ C 234, 30.9.2003, p. 51.

2

(3)  Position of the European Parliament of 21 October 2003 and Decision of the Council of .

3

(4)  OJ L 167, 9.7.1993, p. 31. Decision as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and the Council (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).

4

(5)  OJ L 33, 7.2.1994, p. 11.

5

(6)  OJ L 130, 15.5.2002, p. 1.

6

(7)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

7

(8)  OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32.

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ANNEX

CORRELATION TABLE

| Decision 93/389/EEC | This Decision |
| --- | --- |
| Article 1 | Article 1 |
| Article 2(1)
  Article 2(2) | Article 2(1)
  Article 2(1) + Article 3(2) |
| Article 3(1)
  Article 3(2)
  Article 3(3) | Article 3(1) + Article 3(3)
  Article 3(1) + Article 4(2)
  Article 4(1) |
| Article 4 | Article 3(2), Article 3(3), Article 5(1) |
| - | Article 4(3) |
| Article 5(1) + (2)
  Article 5(3)
  Article 5(4) | Article 2(3)
  Article 5(1)
  Article 5(2) |
| - | Article 5(3) |
| Article 6 | Article 5(1) |
| Article 7 | - |
| - | Article 6 |
| - | Article 7 |
| - | Article 8 |
| Article 8 | Article 9 |
| - | Article 10 |
| - | Article 11 |
| Article 9 | Article 12 |

Decision 93/389/EEC

This Decision

Article 1

Article 1

Article 2(1)

Article 2(2)

Article 2(1)

Article 2(1) + Article 3(2)

Article 3(1)

Article 3(2)

Article 3(3)

Article 3(1) + Article 3(3)

Article 3(1) + Article 4(2)

Article 4(1)

Article 4

Article 3(2), Article 3(3), Article 5(1)

-

Article 4(3)

Article 5(1) + (2)

Article 5(3)

Article 5(4)

Article 2(3)

Article 5(1)

Article 5(2)

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P5_TA(2003)0444

Measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines ***I

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive amending Directive 97/68/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery (COM(2002) 765 — C5-0636/2002 — 2002/0304(COD))

(Codecision procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 765) (1), |
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having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 765) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 251(2) and Article 95 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5 0636/2002), |
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having regard to Article 251(2) and Article 95 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5 0636/2002),

| — | 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 the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy and the opinion of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5 0296/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy and the opinion of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5 0296/2003),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
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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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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 the Commission. |
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Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission.

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P5_TC1-COD(2002)0304

Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 21 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Directive 2003/..../EC amending Directive 97/68/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 95 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) | Directive 97/68/EC (4) implements two stages of emission limit values for compression ignition engines and calls on the Commission to propose a further reduction in emission limits, taking into account the global availability of techniques for controlling air polluting emissions from compression ignition engines and the air quality situation. |
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(1)

Directive 97/68/EC (4) implements two stages of emission limit values for compression ignition engines and calls on the Commission to propose a further reduction in emission limits, taking into account the global availability of techniques for controlling air polluting emissions from compression ignition engines and the air quality situation.

| (2) | The Auto-Oil programme concluded that further measures are needed to improve the future air quality of the Community, especially as regards ozone formation and emissions of particulate matter. |
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(2)

The Auto-Oil programme concluded that further measures are needed to improve the future air quality of the Community, especially as regards ozone formation and emissions of particulate matter.

| (3) | Advanced technology to reduce emissions from compression ignition engines on on-road vehicles is already available to a large extent and such technology should, to a large extent, be applicable to the non-road sector. |
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(3)

Advanced technology to reduce emissions from compression ignition engines on on-road vehicles is already available to a large extent and such technology should, to a large extent, be applicable to the non-road sector.

| (4) | There are still some uncertainties regarding the cost effectiveness of using after-treatment equipment to reduce emissions of particulate matter (PM) and of oxides of nitrogen (NOx). A technical review should be carried out before 31 December 2007 and, where appropriate, exemptions or delayed dates of entry into force should be considered. |
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(4)

There are still some uncertainties regarding the cost effectiveness of using after-treatment equipment to reduce emissions of particulate matter (PM) and of oxides of nitrogen (NOx). A technical review should be carried out before 31 December 2007 and, where appropriate, exemptions or delayed dates of entry into force should be considered.

| (5) | A transient test procedure is needed to cover the operational conditions used by this kind of machinery under real working conditions. The test should therefore include, in an appropriate proportion, emissions from an engine that is not warmed up. |
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(5)

A transient test procedure is needed to cover the operational conditions used by this kind of machinery under real working conditions. The test should therefore include, in an appropriate proportion, emissions from an engine that is not warmed up.

| (6) | Under randomly selected load conditions and within a defined operating range, the limit values should not be exceeded by more than an appropriate percentage. |
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(6)

Under randomly selected load conditions and within a defined operating range, the limit values should not be exceeded by more than an appropriate percentage.

| (7) | Moreover, the use of defeat devices and irrational emission control strategies should be prevented |
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(7)

Moreover, the use of defeat devices and irrational emission control strategies should be prevented

| (8) | The proposed package of limit values should be aligned as far as possible on developments in the United States so as to offer manufacturers a global market for their engine concepts. |
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(8)

The proposed package of limit values should be aligned as far as possible on developments in the United States so as to offer manufacturers a global market for their engine concepts.

| (9) | Emission standards should also be applied for railway and inland waterway applications to help promote them as environmentally friendly modes of transport. |
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(9)

Emission standards should also be applied for railway and inland waterway applications to help promote them as environmentally friendly modes of transport.

| (10) | Where non-road mobile machinery complies with future limit values ahead of the deadline, it should be possible to indicate that it does so. |
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(10)

Where non-road mobile machinery complies with future limit values ahead of the deadline, it should be possible to indicate that it does so.

| (11) | Because of the technology needed to meet the Stage III B and IV limits for PM and NOx emissions, the sulphur content of the fuel must be reduced from today's levels in many Member States. A reference fuel that reflects the fuel market situation should be defined. |
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(11)

Because of the technology needed to meet the Stage III B and IV limits for PM and NOx emissions, the sulphur content of the fuel must be reduced from today's levels in many Member States. A reference fuel that reflects the fuel market situation should be defined.

| (12) | Emission performance during the full useful life of the engines is of importance. Durability requirements should be introduced to avoid deterioration of emission performance. |
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(12)

Emission performance during the full useful life of the engines is of importance. Durability requirements should be introduced to avoid deterioration of emission performance.

| (13) | It is necessary to introduce special arrangements for equipment manufacturers to give them time to design their products and to handle small series production. |
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(13)

It is necessary to introduce special arrangements for equipment manufacturers to give them time to design their products and to handle small series production.

| (14) | Since the objective of this Directive, namely improvement of the future air quality situation, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States since the necessary emission limitations concerning products have to be regulated 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 Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective. |
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(14)

Since the objective of this Directive, namely improvement of the future air quality situation, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States since the necessary emission limitations concerning products have to be regulated 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 Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.

| (15) | Directive 97/68/EC should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(15)

Directive 97/68/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

Directive 97/68/EC is amended as follows:

| 1) | the following indents shall be added to Article 2:






  ‘— | “inland waterway vessel” shall mean a vessel intended for use on inland waterways having a length of 20 metres or more and having a volume of 100 m3 or more according to the formula defined in Annex I, Section 2, point 2.8a, or tugs or pusher craft having been built to tow or to push or to move alongside vessels of 20 metres or more, |
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the following indents shall be added to Article 2:

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“inland waterway vessel” shall mean a vessel intended for use on inland waterways having a length of 20 metres or more and having a volume of 100 m3 or more according to the formula defined in Annex I, Section 2, point 2.8a, or tugs or pusher craft having been built to tow or to push or to move alongside vessels of 20 metres or more,

This definition does not include:

| — | vessels intended for passenger transport carrying no more that 12 people in addition to the crew, |
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vessels intended for passenger transport carrying no more that 12 people in addition to the crew,

| — | recreational craft with a length of less than 24 metres (as defined in Article 1(2) of Directive 94/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 1994 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to recreational craft (5), |
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recreational craft with a length of less than 24 metres (as defined in Article 1(2) of Directive 94/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 1994 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to recreational craft (5),

| — | service craft belonging to supervisory authorities, |
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service craft belonging to supervisory authorities,

| — | fire-service vessels, |
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fire-service vessels,

| — | naval vessels, |
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naval vessels,

| — | fishing vessels on the fishing vessels register of the Community, |
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fishing vessels on the fishing vessels register of the Community,

| — | sea-going vessels, including sea-going tugs and pusher craft operating or based on tidal waters or temporarily on inland waterways, provided that they carry a valid navigation or safety certificate as defined in Annex I, Section 2, point 2.8b. |
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sea-going vessels, including sea-going tugs and pusher craft operating or based on tidal waters or temporarily on inland waterways, provided that they carry a valid navigation or safety certificate as defined in Annex I, Section 2, point 2.8b.

| — | “Original equipment manufacturer (OEM)” shall mean a manufacturer of a type of non road mobile machine
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“Original equipment manufacturer (OEM)” shall mean a manufacturer of a type of non road mobile machine
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| — | “Flexibility scheme” shall mean the procedure allowing an engine manufacturer to place on the market, during the period between two successive stages of limit values, a limited number of engines, to be installed in non-road mobile machinery, that only comply with the previous stage of emission limit values. |
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“Flexibility scheme” shall mean the procedure allowing an engine manufacturer to place on the market, during the period between two successive stages of limit values, a limited number of engines, to be installed in non-road mobile machinery, that only comply with the previous stage of emission limit values.

| 2. | Article 4 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | The following text shall be added at the end of paragraph 2:
  ‘Annex VIII shall be amended in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 15’ |
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2.

Article 4 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

The following text shall be added at the end of paragraph 2:

‘Annex VIII shall be amended in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 15’

| (b) | The following paragraph shall be added:
  ‘6.   Compression ignition engines for use other than in propulsion of locomotives, railcars and inland waterway vessels may be placed on the market under a flexible scheme in accordance with the procedure referred to in Annex XIII in addition to paragraphs 1 to 5’ |
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The following paragraph shall be added:

‘6.   Compression ignition engines for use other than in propulsion of locomotives, railcars and inland waterway vessels may be placed on the market under a flexible scheme in accordance with the procedure referred to in Annex XIII in addition to paragraphs 1 to 5’

| 3) | In Article 6 the following paragraph shall be added:
  ‘5.   Compression ignition engines placed on the market under a “flexible scheme” shall be labelled in accordance with Annex XIII.’ |
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3)

In Article 6 the following paragraph shall be added:

‘5.   Compression ignition engines placed on the market under a “flexible scheme” shall be labelled in accordance with Annex XIII.’

| 4) | The following Article shall be inserted after Article 7:
  ‘Article 7a
  Inland waterway vessels
  1.   The following provisions shall apply to engines to be installed in inland waterway vessels. Paragraphs 2 and 3 shall not apply until the equivalence between the requirements established by this Directive and those established in the framework of the Mannheim Convention for the Navigation of the Rhine is recognised by the Central Commission of Navigation on Rhine (hereinafter: CCNR) and the Commission is informed thereof.
  2.   Until 30 June 2007, Member States may not refuse the placing on the market of engines which meet the requirements established by CCNR stage I, the emission limit values for which are set out in Annex XIV.
  3.   As from 1 July 2007 and until the entry into force of a further set of limit values which would result from further amendments to this Directive, Member States may not refuse the placing on the market of engines which meet the requirements established by CCNR stage II, the emission limit values for which are set out in Annex XV.
  4.   In accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 15, Annex VII shall be adapted to integrate the additional and specific information which may be required as regards the type approval certificate for engines to be installed in inland waterway vessels.
  5.   For the purposes of this Directive, as far as inland waterway vessels are concerned, any auxiliary engine with a power of more than 560 kW shall be subject to the same requirements as propulsion engines.’ |
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The following Article shall be inserted after Article 7:

‘Article 7a

Inland waterway vessels

1.   The following provisions shall apply to engines to be installed in inland waterway vessels. Paragraphs 2 and 3 shall not apply until the equivalence between the requirements established by this Directive and those established in the framework of the Mannheim Convention for the Navigation of the Rhine is recognised by the Central Commission of Navigation on Rhine (hereinafter: CCNR) and the Commission is informed thereof.

2.   Until 30 June 2007, Member States may not refuse the placing on the market of engines which meet the requirements established by CCNR stage I, the emission limit values for which are set out in Annex XIV.

3.   As from 1 July 2007 and until the entry into force of a further set of limit values which would result from further amendments to this Directive, Member States may not refuse the placing on the market of engines which meet the requirements established by CCNR stage II, the emission limit values for which are set out in Annex XV.

4.   In accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 15, Annex VII shall be adapted to integrate the additional and specific information which may be required as regards the type approval certificate for engines to be installed in inland waterway vessels.

5.   For the purposes of this Directive, as far as inland waterway vessels are concerned, any auxiliary engine with a power of more than 560 kW shall be subject to the same requirements as propulsion engines.’

| (5) | Article 8 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | The title shall be replaced by ‘Placing on the market’: |
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(5)

Article 8 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

The title shall be replaced by ‘Placing on the market’:

| (b) | Paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘1.   Member States may not refuse the placing on the market of engines, whether or not already installed in machinery, which meet the requirements of this Directive.’ |
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(b)

Paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:

‘1.   Member States may not refuse the placing on the market of engines, whether or not already installed in machinery, which meet the requirements of this Directive.’

| (c) | The following paragraph shall be inserted after paragraph 2:
  ‘2a.   Member States shall not issue the Community Inland Water Navigation certificate established by Council Directive 82/714/EEC of 4 October 1982 laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels (6) to any vessels whose engines do not meet the requirements of this Directive. |
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The following paragraph shall be inserted after paragraph 2:

‘2a.   Member States shall not issue the Community Inland Water Navigation certificate established by Council Directive 82/714/EEC of 4 October 1982 laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels (6) to any vessels whose engines do not meet the requirements of this Directive.

| 6) | Article 9 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | The introductory phrase of paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following: Member States shall refuse to grant type-approval for an engine type or engine family and to issue the document as described in Annex VII and shall refuse to grant any other type-approval for non-road mobile machinery, in which an engine, not already placed on the market, is installed |
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Article 9 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

The introductory phrase of paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following: Member States shall refuse to grant type-approval for an engine type or engine family and to issue the document as described in Annex VII and shall refuse to grant any other type-approval for non-road mobile machinery, in which an engine, not already placed on the market, is installed

| (b) | The following paragraphs shall be inserted after paragraph 3:
  ‘3a.   TYPE-APPROVAL OF STAGE IIIA ENGINES (ENGINE CATEGORIES H, I, J and K)
  Member States shall refuse to grant type-approval for the following engine types or families and to issue the document as described in AnnexVII, and shall refuse to grant any other type-approval for non-road mobile machinery in which an engine, not already placed on the market, is installed:






  — | H: after 30 June 2005 for engines — other than constant speed engines — of a power output: 130 kW ≤ P ≤ 560 kW, |
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The following paragraphs shall be inserted after paragraph 3:

‘3a.   TYPE-APPROVAL OF STAGE IIIA ENGINES (ENGINE CATEGORIES H, I, J and K)

Member States shall refuse to grant type-approval for the following engine types or families and to issue the document as described in AnnexVII, and shall refuse to grant any other type-approval for non-road mobile machinery in which an engine, not already placed on the market, is installed:

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H: after 30 June 2005 for engines — other than constant speed engines — of a power output: 130 kW ≤ P ≤ 560 kW,

| — | I: after 31 December 2005 for engines — other than constant speed engines — of a power output: 75 kW ≤ P < 130 kW, |
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I: after 31 December 2005 for engines — other than constant speed engines — of a power output: 75 kW ≤ P < 130 kW,

| — | J: after 31 December 2006 for engines — other than constant speed engines — of a power output: 37 kW ≤ P <75 kW, |
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J: after 31 December 2006 for engines — other than constant speed engines — of a power output: 37 kW ≤ P <75 kW,

| — | K: after 31 December 2005 for engines — other than constant speed engines — of a power output: 19 kW ≤ P <37 kW, |
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K: after 31 December 2005 for engines — other than constant speed engines — of a power output: 19 kW ≤ P <37 kW,

where the engine fails to meet the requirements specified in this Directive and where the emissions of particulate and gaseous pollutants from the engine do not comply with the limit values as set out in the table in section 4.1.2.4. of Annex I.

3b.   TYPE-APPROVAL OF STAGE IIIA CONSTANT SPEED ENGINES (ENGINE CATEGORIES H, I, J and K)

Member States shall refuse to grant type-approval for the following engine types or families and to issue the document as described in Annex VII, and shall refuse to grant any other type-approval for non-road mobile machinery in which an engine, not already placed on the market, is installed:

| — | Constant speed H engines: after 31 December 2009 for engines of a power output: 130 kW ≤ P <560 kW, |
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Constant speed H engines: after 31 December 2009 for engines of a power output: 130 kW ≤ P <560 kW,

| — | Constant speed I engines: after 31 December 2009 for engines of a power output: 75 kW ≤ P <130 kW, |
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Constant speed I engines: after 31 December 2009 for engines of a power output: 75 kW ≤ P <130 kW,

| — | Constant speed J engines: after 31 December 2010 for engines of a power output: 37 kW ≤ P < 75 kW, |
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Constant speed J engines: after 31 December 2010 for engines of a power output: 37 kW ≤ P < 75 kW,

| — | Constant speed K engines: after 31 December 2009 for engines of a power output: 19 kW ≤ P <37 kW, |
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Constant speed K engines: after 31 December 2009 for engines of a power output: 19 kW ≤ P <37 kW,

where the engine fails to meet the requirements specified in this Directive and where the emissions of particulate and gaseous pollutants from the engine do not comply with the limit values set out in the table in Section 4.1.2.4. of Annex I.

3c.   TYPE-APPROVAL OF STAGE III B ENGINES (ENGINE CATEGORIES L, M, N and P)

Member States shall refuse to grant type-approval for the following engine types or families and to issue the document as described in Annex VII, and shall refuse to grant any other type-approval for non-road mobile machinery in which an engine, not already placed on the market, is installed:

| — | L: after 31 December 2009 for engines — other than constant speed engines — of a power output: 130 kW ≤ P ≤ 560 kW, |
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L: after 31 December 2009 for engines — other than constant speed engines — of a power output: 130 kW ≤ P ≤ 560 kW,

| — | M: after 31 December 2010 for engines — other than constant speed engines — of a power output: 75 kW ≤ P < 130 kW, |
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M: after 31 December 2010 for engines — other than constant speed engines — of a power output: 75 kW ≤ P < 130 kW,

| — | N: after 31 December 2010 for engines — other than constant speed engines — of a power output: 56 kW ≤ P < 75 kW, |
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N: after 31 December 2010 for engines — other than constant speed engines — of a power output: 56 kW ≤ P < 75 kW,

| — | P: after 31 December 2011 for engines — other than constant speed engines — of a power output: 37 kW ≤ P < 56 kW, |
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P: after 31 December 2011 for engines — other than constant speed engines — of a power output: 37 kW ≤ P < 56 kW,

where the engine fails to meet the requirements specified in this Directive and where the emissions of particulate and gaseous pollutants from the engine do not comply with the limit values set out in the table in Section 4.1.2.5. of Annex I.

3d.   TYPE-APPROVAL OF STAGE IV ENGINES (ENGINE CATEGORIES Q and R)

Member States shall refuse to grant type-approval for the following engine types or families and to issue the document as described in Annex VII, and shall refuse to grant any other type-approval for non-road mobile machinery in which an engine, not already placed on the market, is installed:

| — | Q: after 31 December 2012 for engines — other than constant speed engines — of a power output: 130 kW ≤ P ≤ 560 kW, |
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Q: after 31 December 2012 for engines — other than constant speed engines — of a power output: 130 kW ≤ P ≤ 560 kW,

| — | R: after 30 September 2013 for engines — other than constant speed engines — of a power output: 56 kW ≤ P < 130 kW, |
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R: after 30 September 2013 for engines — other than constant speed engines — of a power output: 56 kW ≤ P < 130 kW,

where the engine fails to meet the requirements specified in this Directive and where the emissions of particulate and gaseous pollutants from the engine do not comply with the limit values set out in the table in Section 4.1.2.6. of Annex I.

3e.   TYPE-APPROVAL OF STAGE III A PROPULSION ENGINES USED IN INLAND WATERWAY VESSELS (ENGINE CATEGORIES V)

Member States shall refuse to grant type-approval for the following engine types or families and to issue the document as described in Annex VII:

| — | V1:1: after 31 December 2005 for engines of power output at or above 37 kW and swept volume below 0.9 litres per cylinder, |
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V1:1: after 31 December 2005 for engines of power output at or above 37 kW and swept volume below 0.9 litres per cylinder,

| — | V1:2: after 30 June 2005 for engines with swept volume at or above 0.9 but below 1.2 litres per cylinder, |
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V1:2: after 30 June 2005 for engines with swept volume at or above 0.9 but below 1.2 litres per cylinder,

| — | V1:3: after 30 June 2005 for engines with swept volume at or above 1.2 but below 2.5 litres per cylinder and an engine power output of: 37 kW ≤ P < 75 kW, |
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V1:3: after 30 June 2005 for engines with swept volume at or above 1.2 but below 2.5 litres per cylinder and an engine power output of: 37 kW ≤ P < 75 kW,

| — | V1:4: after 31 December 2006 for engines with swept volume at or above 2.5 but below 5 litres per cylinder, |
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V1:4: after 31 December 2006 for engines with swept volume at or above 2.5 but below 5 litres per cylinder,

| — | V2: after 31 December 2007 for engines with swept volume at or above 5 litres per cylinder, |
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V2: after 31 December 2007 for engines with swept volume at or above 5 litres per cylinder,

where the engine fails to meet the requirements specified in this Directive and where the emissions of particulate and gaseous pollutants from the engine do not comply with the limit values as set out in the table in section 4.1.2.4 of Annex I.

3f.   TYPE-APPROVAL OF STAGE III A PROPULSION ENGINES USED IN RAILCARS

Member States shall refuse to grant type-approval for the following engine types or families and to issue the document as described in Annex VII:

| — | RC A: after 30 June 2005 for engines of power output above 130 kW |
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RC A: after 30 June 2005 for engines of power output above 130 kW

where the engine fails to meet the requirements specified in this Directive and where the emissions of particulate and gaseous pollutants from the engine do not comply with the limit values as set out in the table in section 4.1.2.4 of Annex I.

3g.   TYPE-APPROVAL OF STAGE III B PROPULSION ENGINES USED IN RAILCARS

Member States shall refuse to grant type-approval for the following engine types or families and to issue the document as described in Annex VII:

| — | RC B: after 31 December 2010 for engines of power output above 130 kW |
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RC B: after 31 December 2010 for engines of power output above 130 kW

where the engine fails to meet the requirements specified in this Directive and where the emissions of particulate and gaseous pollutants from the engine do not comply with the limit values as set out in the table in section 4.1.2.5 of Annex I.

3h.   TYPE-APPROVAL OF STAGE III A PROPULSION ENGINES USED IN LOCOMOTIVES

Member States shall refuse to grant type-approval for the following engine types or families and to issue the document as described in Annex VII:

| — | RL A: after 31 December 2005 for engines of power output: 130 kW ≤ P ≤ 560 kW |
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RL A: after 31 December 2005 for engines of power output: 130 kW ≤ P ≤ 560 kW

| — | RH A: after 31 December 2007 for engines of power output: 560 kW < P |
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RH A: after 31 December 2007 for engines of power output: 560 kW < P

where the engine fails to meet the requirements specified in this Directive and where the emissions of particulate and gaseous pollutants from the engine do not comply with the limit values as set out in the table in section 4.1.2.4 of Annex I. The provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to the engine types and families referred to where a contract has been entered into to purchase the engine before ... (7) and provided that the engine is placed on the market no later than two years after the applicable date for the relevant category of locomotives.

3i.   TYPE-APPROVAL OF STAGE III B PROPULSION ENGINES USED IN LOCOMOTIVES

Member States shall refuse to grant type-approval for the following engine types or families and to issue the document as described in Annex VII:

| — | R B: after 31 December 2010 for engines of power output above 130 kW |
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R B: after 31 December 2010 for engines of power output above 130 kW

where the engine fails to meet the requirements specified in this Directive and where the emissions of particulate and gaseous pollutants from the engine do not comply with the limit values as set out in the table in section 4.1.2.5 of Annex I. The provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to the engine types and families referred to where a contract has been entered into to purchase the engine before ... (8) and provided that the engine is placed on the market no later than two years after the applicable date for the relevant category of locomotives.

| (c) | The title of paragraph 4 shall be replaced by the following: |
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(c)

The title of paragraph 4 shall be replaced by the following:

| (d) | The following paragraph shall be inserted:
  ‘4a.   Without prejudice to Article 7a and to Article 9 (3g) and (3h), after the dates referred to hereafter, with the exception of machinery and engines intended for export to third countries, Member States shall permit the placing on the market of engines, whether or not already installed in machinery, only if they meet the requirements of this Directive, and only if the engine is approved in compliance with one of the categories as defined in paragraphs 2 and 3.
  Stage III A other than constant speed engines






  — | category H: 31 December 2005 |
| --- | --- | --- |

(d)

The following paragraph shall be inserted:

‘4a.   Without prejudice to Article 7a and to Article 9 (3g) and (3h), after the dates referred to hereafter, with the exception of machinery and engines intended for export to third countries, Member States shall permit the placing on the market of engines, whether or not already installed in machinery, only if they meet the requirements of this Directive, and only if the engine is approved in compliance with one of the categories as defined in paragraphs 2 and 3.

Stage III A other than constant speed engines

—

category H: 31 December 2005

| — | category I: 31 December 2006 |
| --- | --- |

—

category I: 31 December 2006

| — | category J: 31 December 2007 |
| --- | --- |

—

category J: 31 December 2007

| — | category K: 31 December 2006 |
| --- | --- |

—

category K: 31 December 2006

Stage III A inland waterway vessel engines

| — | category V1:1: 31 December 2006 |
| --- | --- |

—

category V1:1: 31 December 2006

| — | category V1:2: 31 December 2006 |
| --- | --- |

—

category V1:2: 31 December 2006

| — | category V1:3: 31 December 2006 |
| --- | --- |

—

category V1:3: 31 December 2006

| — | category V1:4: 31 December 2008 |
| --- | --- |

—

category V1:4: 31 December 2008

| — | categories V2: 31 December 2008. |
| --- | --- |

—

categories V2: 31 December 2008.

Stage III A constant speed engines

| — | category H: 31 December 2010 |
| --- | --- |

—

category H: 31 December 2010

| — | category I: 31 December 2010 |
| --- | --- |

—

category I: 31 December 2010

| — | category J: 31 December 2011 |
| --- | --- |

—

category J: 31 December 2011

| — | category K: -31 December 2010 |
| --- | --- |

—

category K: -31 December 2010

Stage III A railcar engines

| — | category RC A: 31 December 2005 |
| --- | --- |

—

category RC A: 31 December 2005

Stage III A locomotive engines

| — | category RL A:31 December 2006 |
| --- | --- |

—

category RL A:31 December 2006

| — | category RH A:31 December 2008 |
| --- | --- |

—

category RH A:31 December 2008

| — | |
| --- | --- |

—

Stage III B other than constant speed engines

| — | category L: 31 December 2010 |
| --- | --- |

—

category L: 31 December 2010

| — | category M: 31 December 2011 |
| --- | --- |

—

category M: 31 December 2011

| — | category N: 31 December 2011 |
| --- | --- |

—

category N: 31 December 2011

| — | category P: 31 December 2012 |
| --- | --- |

—

category P: 31 December 2012

Stage III B railcar engines

| — | category RC B: 31 December 2011 |
| --- | --- |

—

category RC B: 31 December 2011

Stage III B locomotive engines

| — | category R B: 31 December 2011 |
| --- | --- |

—

category R B: 31 December 2011

Stage IV other than constant speed engines

| — | category Q: 31 December 2013 |
| --- | --- |

—

category Q: 31 December 2013

| — | category R: 30 September 2014 |
| --- | --- |

—

category R: 30 September 2014

For each category, the above requirements shall be postponed by two years in respect of engines with a production date prior to the said date.

The permission granted for one stage of emission limit values shall be terminated with effect from the mandatory implementation of the next stage of limit values.’

| (e) | The following paragraph shall be added:
  ‘4b.   LABELLING TO INDICATE EARLY COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARDS OF STAGES IIIA, IIIB and IV
  For engine types or engine families meeting the limit values set out in the table in section 4.1.2.4, 4.1.2.5 and 4.1.2.6 of Annex I before the dates laid down in paragraph 4 of this Article, Member States shall allow special labelling and marking to show that the equipment concerned meets the required limit values before the dates laid down.'’ |
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(e)

The following paragraph shall be added:

‘4b.   LABELLING TO INDICATE EARLY COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARDS OF STAGES IIIA, IIIB and IV

For engine types or engine families meeting the limit values set out in the table in section 4.1.2.4, 4.1.2.5 and 4.1.2.6 of Annex I before the dates laid down in paragraph 4 of this Article, Member States shall allow special labelling and marking to show that the equipment concerned meets the required limit values before the dates laid down.'’

| (7) | Article 10 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | Paragraphs 1 and 1a shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘1.   The requirements of Article 8(1) and (2), Article 9(4) and Article 9a (5) shall not apply to:






  — | engines for use by the armed services, |
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(7)

Article 10 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

Paragraphs 1 and 1a shall be replaced by the following:

‘1.   The requirements of Article 8(1) and (2), Article 9(4) and Article 9a (5) shall not apply to:

—

engines for use by the armed services,

| — | engines exempted in accordance with paragraphs 1a and 2, |
| --- | --- |

—

engines exempted in accordance with paragraphs 1a and 2,

| — | engines for use in machines intended primarily for the launch and recovery of lifeboats, |
| --- | --- |

—

engines for use in machines intended primarily for the launch and recovery of lifeboats,

| — | engines for use in machines intended primarily for the launch and recovery of beach launched vessels. |
| --- | --- |

—

engines for use in machines intended primarily for the launch and recovery of beach launched vessels.

1a.   Without prejudice to Article 7a and to Article 9(3g) and (3h), replacement engines, except for railcar, locomotive and inland waterway vessel propulsion engines, shall comply with the limit values that the engine to be replaced had to meet when originally placed on the market.

The text “REPLACEMENT ENGINE” shall be attached to a label on the engine or inserted into the owner's manual.’

| (b) | The following paragraphs shall be added:
  ‘5.   Engines may be placed on the market under a “flexible scheme” in accordance with the provisions in Annex XIII.
  6.   Paragraph 2 shall not apply to propulsion engines to be installed in inland waterway vessels.
  7.   Member States shall permit the placing on the market of engines, as defined under A(i) and A(ii) of Annex I, under the “flexibility scheme” in accordance with the provisions in Annex XIII.’ |
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(b)

The following paragraphs shall be added:

‘5.   Engines may be placed on the market under a “flexible scheme” in accordance with the provisions in Annex XIII.

6.   Paragraph 2 shall not apply to propulsion engines to be installed in inland waterway vessels.

7.   Member States shall permit the placing on the market of engines, as defined under A(i) and A(ii) of Annex I, under the “flexibility scheme” in accordance with the provisions in Annex XIII.’

| 8) | The Annexes shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | Annexes I, III, V, VII and XII shall be amended in accordance with Annex I to this Directive; |
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8)

The Annexes shall be amended as follows:

(a)

Annexes I, III, V, VII and XII shall be amended in accordance with Annex I to this Directive;

| (b) | Annex VI shall be replaced by the text in Annex II to this Directive; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Annex VI shall be replaced by the text in Annex II to this Directive;

| (c) | A new Annex XIII as set out in Annex III to this Directive shall be added; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

A new Annex XIII as set out in Annex III to this Directive shall be added;

| (d) | A new Annex XIV as set out in Annex IV to this Directive shall be added; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

A new Annex XIV as set out in Annex IV to this Directive shall be added;

| (e) | A new Annex XV as set out in Annex IV to this Directive shall be added; |
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(e)

A new Annex XV as set out in Annex IV to this Directive shall be added;

and the list of the existing Annexes shall be amended acordingly.

Article 2

The Commission shall, not later than 31 December 2007:

| (a) | re-assess its non-road emission inventory estimates and specifically examine potential cross-checks and correction factors; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

re-assess its non-road emission inventory estimates and specifically examine potential cross-checks and correction factors;

| (b) | consider the available technology, including the cost/benefits, with a view to confirming Stage III B and IV limit values and evaluating the possible need for additional flexibilities, exemptions or later introduction dates for certain types of equipment or engines and taking into account engines installed in non-road mobile machinery used in seasonal applications; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

consider the available technology, including the cost/benefits, with a view to confirming Stage III B and IV limit values and evaluating the possible need for additional flexibilities, exemptions or later introduction dates for certain types of equipment or engines and taking into account engines installed in non-road mobile machinery used in seasonal applications;

| (c) | evaluate the application of test cycles for engines in railcars and locomotives and, in the case of engines in locomotives, the cost and benefits of a further reduction of emission limit values in view of the application of NOx after-treatment technology; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

evaluate the application of test cycles for engines in railcars and locomotives and, in the case of engines in locomotives, the cost and benefits of a further reduction of emission limit values in view of the application of NOx after-treatment technology;

| (d) | consider the need to introduce a further set of limit values for engines to be used in inland waterway vessels taking into account in particular the technical and economic feasibility of secondary abatement options in this application; |
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(d)

consider the need to introduce a further set of limit values for engines to be used in inland waterway vessels taking into account in particular the technical and economic feasibility of secondary abatement options in this application;

| (e) | consider the need to introduce emission limit values for engines below 19 kW and above 560 kW; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

consider the need to introduce emission limit values for engines below 19 kW and above 560 kW;

| (f) | consider the availability of fuels required by the technologies used to meet the Stage IIIB and IV standards levels; |
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(f)

consider the availability of fuels required by the technologies used to meet the Stage IIIB and IV standards levels;

| (g) | consider the engine operating conditions under which the maximum permissible percentages by which the emission limit values laid down in Section 4.1.2.5 and 4.1.2.6 of Annex I may be exceeded and present proposals as appropriate to technically adapt the Directive in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 15 of Directive 97/68/EC; |
| --- | --- |

(g)

consider the engine operating conditions under which the maximum permissible percentages by which the emission limit values laid down in Section 4.1.2.5 and 4.1.2.6 of Annex I may be exceeded and present proposals as appropriate to technically adapt the Directive in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 15 of Directive 97/68/EC;

| (h) | assess the need for a system for ‘in-use compliance’ and examine possible options for its implementation; |
| --- | --- |

(h)

assess the need for a system for ‘in-use compliance’ and examine possible options for its implementation;

| (i) | consider detailed rules to prevent ‘cycle beating’ and cycle by-pass; |
| --- | --- |

(i)

consider detailed rules to prevent ‘cycle beating’ and cycle by-pass;

and submit, where appropriate, proposals to the European Parliament and the Council.

Article 3

1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by ... (9). They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.

When Member States adopt those measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States.

2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.

Article 4

Member States shall determine the sanctions applicable to breaches of the national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive and shall take all necessary measures for their implementation. The sanctions determined must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. Member States shall notify these provisions to the Commission by ... (9) , and shall notify any subsequent modifications thereof as soon as possible.

Article 5

This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Article 6

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Strasbourg,

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. 16.

2

(3)  Opinion of the European Parliament of 21 October 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Council Decision of 30 March 2004 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

3

(4)  OJ L 59, 27.2.1998, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 2002/88/EC (OJ L 35, 11.2.2003, p. 28).

4

(5)  OJ L 164, 30.6.1994, p. 15. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).’

5

(6)  OJ L 301, 28.10.1982, p. 1. Directive as amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.’

6

(7)  Date of entry into force of this Directive

7

(8)  Date of entry into force of this Directive’

8

(9)  12 months after the entry into force of this Directive.

9

ANNEX I

1.   Annex I shall be amended as follows:

| 1) | Section 1 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | Point A shall be replaced by the following:






  ‘A. | intended and suited, to move, or to be moved with or without road, and with






  (i) | a C.I. engine having a net power in accordance with section 2.4 that is higher than or equal to 19 kW but not more than 560 kW and that is operated under intermittent speed rather than a single constant speed; |
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1)

Section 1 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

Point A shall be replaced by the following:

‘A.

intended and suited, to move, or to be moved with or without road, and with

(i)

a C.I. engine having a net power in accordance with section 2.4 that is higher than or equal to 19 kW but not more than 560 kW and that is operated under intermittent speed rather than a single constant speed;

or

| (ii) | a C.I. engine having a net power in accordance with section 2.4 that is higher than or equal to 19 kW but not more than 560 kW and that is operated under constant speed. Limits only apply from 31 December 2006; |
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(ii)

a C.I. engine having a net power in accordance with section 2.4 that is higher than or equal to 19 kW but not more than 560 kW and that is operated under constant speed. Limits only apply from 31 December 2006;

or

| (iii) | a petrol fuelled S.I. engine having a net power in accordance with section 2.4 of not more than 19 kW; |
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(iii)

a petrol fuelled S.I. engine having a net power in accordance with section 2.4 of not more than 19 kW;

or

| (iv) | engines designed for the propulsion of railcars, which are self propelled on-track vehicles specifically designed to carry goods and/or passengers; |
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(iv)

engines designed for the propulsion of railcars, which are self propelled on-track vehicles specifically designed to carry goods and/or passengers;

or

| (v) | engines designed for the propulsion of locomotives which are self-propelled pieces of on-track equipment designed for moving or propelling cars that are designed to carry freight, passengers and other equipment, but which themselves are not designed or intended to carry freight, passengers (other than those operating the locomotive) or other equipment. Any auxiliary engine or engine intended to power equipment designed to perform maintenance or construction work on the tracks is not classified under this paragraph but under A(i).’ |
| --- | --- |

(v)

engines designed for the propulsion of locomotives which are self-propelled pieces of on-track equipment designed for moving or propelling cars that are designed to carry freight, passengers and other equipment, but which themselves are not designed or intended to carry freight, passengers (other than those operating the locomotive) or other equipment. Any auxiliary engine or engine intended to power equipment designed to perform maintenance or construction work on the tracks is not classified under this paragraph but under A(i).’

| (b) | Point B shall be replaced by the following:






  ‘b) | B. Ships, except vessels intended for use on inland waterways’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

(b)

Point B shall be replaced by the following:

‘b)

B. Ships, except vessels intended for use on inland waterways’

| (c) | Point C shall be deleted |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Point C shall be deleted

| 2) | Section 2 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | The following shall be inserted:






  ‘2.8a: | volume of 100m3 or more with regard to a vessel intended for use on inland waterways means its volume calculated on the formula LxBxT, “L” being the maximum length of the hull, excluding rudder and bowsprit, “B” being the maximum breadth of the hull in metres, measured to the outer edge of the shell plating (excluding paddle wheels, rubbing strakes, etc.) and “T” being the vertical distance between the lowest moulded point of the hull or the keel and the maximum draught line. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

2)

Section 2 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

The following shall be inserted:

‘2.8a:

volume of 100m3 or more with regard to a vessel intended for use on inland waterways means its volume calculated on the formula LxBxT, “L” being the maximum length of the hull, excluding rudder and bowsprit, “B” being the maximum breadth of the hull in metres, measured to the outer edge of the shell plating (excluding paddle wheels, rubbing strakes, etc.) and “T” being the vertical distance between the lowest moulded point of the hull or the keel and the maximum draught line.

| 2.8b: | valid navigation or safety certificate shall mean:






  (a) | a certificate proving conformity with the 1974 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), as amended, or equivalent, or |
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2.8b:

valid navigation or safety certificate shall mean:

(a)

a certificate proving conformity with the 1974 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), as amended, or equivalent, or

| (b) | a certificate proving conformity with the 1966 International Convention on Load Lines, as amended, or equivalent, and an IOPP certificate proving conformity with the 1973 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), as amended. |
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(b)

a certificate proving conformity with the 1966 International Convention on Load Lines, as amended, or equivalent, and an IOPP certificate proving conformity with the 1973 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), as amended.

| 2.8c: | Defeat device shall mean a device which measures, senses or responds to operating variables for the purpose of activating, modulating, delaying or deactivating the operation of any component or function of the emission control system such that the effectiveness of the control system is reduced under conditions encountered during the normal non-road mobile machinery use unless the use of such a device is substantially included in the applied emission test certification procedure. |
| --- | --- |

2.8c:

Defeat device shall mean a device which measures, senses or responds to operating variables for the purpose of activating, modulating, delaying or deactivating the operation of any component or function of the emission control system such that the effectiveness of the control system is reduced under conditions encountered during the normal non-road mobile machinery use unless the use of such a device is substantially included in the applied emission test certification procedure.

| 2.8d: | Irrational control strategy shall mean any strategy or measure that, when the non-road mobile machinery is operated under normal conditions of use, reduces the effectiveness of the emission control system to a level below that expected in the applicable emission test procedures.’ |
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2.8d:

Irrational control strategy shall mean any strategy or measure that, when the non-road mobile machinery is operated under normal conditions of use, reduces the effectiveness of the emission control system to a level below that expected in the applicable emission test procedures.’

| (b) | The following section shall be inserted:






  ‘2.17 | test cycle shall mean a sequence of test points, each with a defined speed and torque, to be followed by the engine under steady state (NRSC test) or transient operating conditions (NRTC test);’ |
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(b)

The following section shall be inserted:

‘2.17

test cycle shall mean a sequence of test points, each with a defined speed and torque, to be followed by the engine under steady state (NRSC test) or transient operating conditions (NRTC test);’

| (c) | Current Section 2.17 shall be renumbered 2.18 and be replaced by the following:






  ‘2.18. | Symbols and abbreviations |
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(c)

Current Section 2.17 shall be renumbered 2.18 and be replaced by the following:

‘2.18.

Symbols and abbreviations

| 2.18.1. | Symbols for test parameters







  Symbol | Unit | Term |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| A/Fst | — | Stoichiometric air/fuel ratio |
| AP | m2 | Cross sectional area of the isokinetic sampling probe |
| AT | m2 | Cross sectional area of the exhaust pipe |
| Aver | | Weighted average values for: |
| | m3/h | — volume flow |
| | kg/h | — mass flow |
| C1 | — | Carbon 1 equivalent hydrocarbon |
| C
  d | — | Discharge coefficient of the SSV |
| Conc | ppm Vol % | Concentration (with suffix of the component nominating) |
| Concc | ppm Vol % | Background corrected concentration |
| Concd | ppm Vol % | Concentration of the pollutant measured in the dilution air |
| Conce | ppm Vol % | Concentration of the pollutant measured in the diluted exhaust gas |
| d | m | Diameter |
| DF | — | Dilution factor |
| fa | — | Laboratory atmospheric factor |
| GAIRD | kg/h | Intake air mass flow rate on dry basis |
| GAIRW | kg/h | Intake air mass flow rate on wet basis |
| GDILW | kg/h | Dilution air mass flow rate on wet basis |
| GEDFW | kg/h | Equivalent diluted exhaust gas mass flow rate on wet basis |
| GEXHW | kg/h | Exhaust gas mass flow rate on wet basis |
| GFUEL | kg/h | Fuel mass flow rate |
| GSE | kg/h | Sampled exhaust mass flow rate |
| GT | cm3/min | Tracer gas flow rate |
| GTOTW | kg/h | Diluted exhaust gas mass flow rate on wet basis |
| Ha | g/kg | Absolute humidity of the intake air |
| Hd | g/kg | Absolute humidity of the dilution air |
| HREF | g/kg | Reference value of absolute humidity (10,71 g/kg) |
| i | — | Subscript denoting an individual mode (for NRSC test)
  or an instananeous value (for NRTC test) |
| KH | — | Humidity correction factor for NOx |
| Kp | — | Humidity correction factor for particulate |
| KV | — | CFV calibration function |
| KW,a | — | Dry to wet correction factor for the intake air |
| KW,d | — | Dry to wet correction factor for the dilution air |
| KW,e | — | Dry to wet correction factor for the diluted exhaust gas |
| KW,r | — | Dry to wet correction factor for the raw exhaust gas |
| L | % | Percent torque related to the maximum torque for the test speed |
| Md | mg | Particulate sample mass of the dilution air collected |
| MDIL | kg | Mass of the dilution air sample passed through the particulate sampling filters |
| MEDFW | kg | Mass of equivalent diluted exhaust gas over the cycle |
| MEXHW | kg | Total exhaust mass flow over the cycle |
| Mf | mg | Particulate sample mass collected |
| Mf,p | mg | Particulate sample mass collected on primary filter |
| Mf,b | mg | Particulate sample mass collected on back-up filter |
| Mgas | g | Total mass of gaseous pollutant over the cycle |
| MPT | g | Total mass of particulate over the cycle |
| MSAM | kg | Mass of the diluted exhaust sample passed through the particulate sampling filters |
| MSE | kg | Sampled exhaust mass over the cycle |
| MSEC | kg | Mass of secondary dilution air |
| MTOT | kg | Total mass of double diluted exhaust over the cycle |
| MTOTW | kg | Total mass of diluted exhaust gas passing the dilution tunnel over the cycle on wet basis |
| MTOTW,I | kg | Instantaneous mass of diluted exhaust gas passing the dilution tunnel on wet basis |
| mass | g/h | Subscript denoting emissions mass flow (rate) |
| NP | — | Total revolutions of PDP over the cycle |
| nref | min-1 | Reference engine speed for NRTC test |
| | s-2 | Derivative of the engine speed |
| P | kW | Power, brake uncorrected |
| p1 | kPa | Pressure drop below atmospheric at the pump inlet of PDP |
| PA | kPa | Absolute pressure |
| Pa | kPa | Saturation vapour pressure of the engine intake air
  (ISO 3046: psy=PSY test ambient) |
| PAE | kW | Declared total power absorbed by auxiliaries fitted for the test which are not required by paragraph 2.4 of this Annex |
| PB | kPa | Total atmospheric pressure (ISO 3046: | Px = PX Site ambient total pressure |

2.18.1.

Symbols for test parameters

Symbol

Unit

Term

A/Fst

—

Stoichiometric air/fuel ratio

AP

m2

Cross sectional area of the isokinetic sampling probe

AT

m2

Cross sectional area of the exhaust pipe

Aver

Weighted average values for:

m3/h

— volume flow

kg/h

— mass flow

C1

—

Carbon 1 equivalent hydrocarbon

C
  d

—

Discharge coefficient of the SSV

Conc

ppm Vol %

Concentration (with suffix of the component nominating)

Concc

ppm Vol %

Background corrected concentration

Concd

ppm Vol %

Concentration of the pollutant measured in the dilution air

Conce

ppm Vol %

Concentration of the pollutant measured in the diluted exhaust gas

d

m

Diameter

DF

—

Dilution factor

fa

—

Laboratory atmospheric factor

GAIRD

kg/h

Intake air mass flow rate on dry basis

GAIRW

kg/h

Intake air mass flow rate on wet basis

GDILW

kg/h

Dilution air mass flow rate on wet basis

GEDFW

kg/h

Equivalent diluted exhaust gas mass flow rate on wet basis

GEXHW

kg/h

Exhaust gas mass flow rate on wet basis

GFUEL

kg/h

Fuel mass flow rate

GSE

kg/h

Sampled exhaust mass flow rate

GT

cm3/min

Tracer gas flow rate

GTOTW

kg/h

Diluted exhaust gas mass flow rate on wet basis

Ha

g/kg

Absolute humidity of the intake air

Hd

g/kg

Absolute humidity of the dilution air

HREF

g/kg

Reference value of absolute humidity (10,71 g/kg)

i

—

Subscript denoting an individual mode (for NRSC test)

or an instananeous value (for NRTC test)

KH

—

Humidity correction factor for NOx

Kp

—

Humidity correction factor for particulate

KV

—

CFV calibration function

KW,a

—

Dry to wet correction factor for the intake air

KW,d

—

Dry to wet correction factor for the dilution air

KW,e

—

Dry to wet correction factor for the diluted exhaust gas

KW,r

—

Dry to wet correction factor for the raw exhaust gas

L

%

Percent torque related to the maximum torque for the test speed

Md

mg

Particulate sample mass of the dilution air collected

MDIL

kg

Mass of the dilution air sample passed through the particulate sampling filters

MEDFW

kg

Mass of equivalent diluted exhaust gas over the cycle

MEXHW

kg

Total exhaust mass flow over the cycle

Mf

mg

Particulate sample mass collected

Mf,p

mg

Particulate sample mass collected on primary filter

Mf,b

mg

Particulate sample mass collected on back-up filter

Mgas

g

Total mass of gaseous pollutant over the cycle

MPT

g

Total mass of particulate over the cycle

MSAM

kg

Mass of the diluted exhaust sample passed through the particulate sampling filters

MSE

kg

Sampled exhaust mass over the cycle

MSEC

kg

Mass of secondary dilution air

MTOT

kg

Total mass of double diluted exhaust over the cycle

MTOTW

kg

Total mass of diluted exhaust gas passing the dilution tunnel over the cycle on wet basis

MTOTW,I

kg

Instantaneous mass of diluted exhaust gas passing the dilution tunnel on wet basis

mass

g/h

Subscript denoting emissions mass flow (rate)

NP

—

Total revolutions of PDP over the cycle

nref

min-1

Reference engine speed for NRTC test

Formula

s-2

Derivative of the engine speed

P

kW

Power, brake uncorrected

p1

kPa

Pressure drop below atmospheric at the pump inlet of PDP

PA

kPa

Absolute pressure

Pa

kPa

Saturation vapour pressure of the engine intake air

(ISO 3046: psy=PSY test ambient)

PAE

kW

Declared total power absorbed by auxiliaries fitted for the test which are not required by paragraph 2.4 of this Annex

PB

kPa

Total atmospheric pressure (ISO 3046:

Px = PX Site ambient total pressure

| | Py = PY Test ambient total pressure) |
| --- | --- |

Py = PY Test ambient total pressure)

pd

kPa

Saturation vapour pressure of the dilution air

PM

kW

Maximum power at the test speed under test conditions (see Annex VII, Appendix 1)

Pm

kW

Power measured on test bed

ps

kPa

Dry atmospheric pressure

q

—

Dilution ratio

Qs

m3/s

CVS volume flow rate

r

—

Ratio of the SSV throat to inlet absolute, static pressure

r

Ratio of cross sectional areas of isokinetic probe and exhaust pipe

Ra

%

Relative humidity of the intake air

Rd

%

Relative humidity of the dilution air

Re

—

Reynolds number

Rf

—

FID response factor

T

K

Absolute temperature

t

s

Measuring time

Ta

K

Absolute temperature of the intake air

TD

K

Absolute dew point temperature

Tref

K

Reference temperature of combustion air: (298 K)

Tsp

N·m

Demanded torque of the transient cycle

t10

s

Time between step input and 10 % of final reading

t50

s

Time between step input and 50 % of final reading

t90

s

Time between step input and 90 % of final reading

ΔtI

s

Time interval for instantaneous CFV flow

V0

m3/rev

PDP volume flow rate at actual conditions

Wact

kWh

Actual cycle work of NRTC

WF

—

Weighting factor

WFE

—

Effective weighting factor

X0

m3/rev

Calibration function of PDP volume flow rate

ΘD

kg/m2

Rotational inertia of the eddy-current dynamometer

ß

—

Ratio of the SSV throat diameter, d, to the inlet pipe inner diameter

λ

—

Relative air/fuel ratio, actual A/F divided by stoichiometric A/F

ρ
  EXH

kg/m3

Density of the exhaust gas

| 2.18.2. | Symbols for chemical components






  CH4 | Methane |
| --- | --- | --- |
| C3H8 | Propane |
| C2H6 | Ethane |
| CO | Carbon monoxide |
| CO2 | Carbon dioxide |
| DOP | Di-octylphthalate |
| H2O | Water |
| HC | Hydrocarbons |
| NOx | Oxides of nitrogen |
| NO | Nitric oxide |
| NO2 | Nitrogen dioxide |
| O2 | Oxygen |
| PT | Particulates |
| PTFE | Polytetrafluoroethylene |

2.18.2.

Symbols for chemical components

CH4

Methane

C3H8

Propane

C2H6

Ethane

CO

Carbon monoxide

CO2

Carbon dioxide

DOP

Di-octylphthalate

H2O

Water

HC

Hydrocarbons

NOx

Oxides of nitrogen

NO

Nitric oxide

NO2

Nitrogen dioxide

O2

Oxygen

PT

Particulates

PTFE

Polytetrafluoroethylene

| 2.18.3. | Abbreviations






  CFV | Critical Flow Venturi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CLD | Chemiluminescent detector |
| CI | Compression Ignition |
| FID | Flame Ionisation Detector |
| FS | Full scale |
| HCLD | Heated Chemiluminescent Detector |
| HFID | Heated Flame Ionisation Detector |
| NDIR | Non-Dispersive Infrared Analyser |
| NG | Natural Gas |
| NRSC | Non-Road Steady Cycle |
| NRTC | Non-Road Transient Cycle |
| PDP | Positive Displacement Pump |
| SI | Spark Ignition |
| SSV | Sub-Sonic Venturi’ |

2.18.3.

Abbreviations

CFV

Critical Flow Venturi

CLD

Chemiluminescent detector

CI

Compression Ignition

FID

Flame Ionisation Detector

FS

Full scale

HCLD

Heated Chemiluminescent Detector

HFID

Heated Flame Ionisation Detector

NDIR

Non-Dispersive Infrared Analyser

NG

Natural Gas

NRSC

Non-Road Steady Cycle

NRTC

Non-Road Transient Cycle

PDP

Positive Displacement Pump

SI

Spark Ignition

SSV

Sub-Sonic Venturi’

| 3) | Section 3 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | The following section shall be inserted:






  ‘3.1.4. | labels in accordance with Annex XIII, if the engine is placed on the market under flexible scheme provisions.’ |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

3)

Section 3 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

The following section shall be inserted:

‘3.1.4.

labels in accordance with Annex XIII, if the engine is placed on the market under flexible scheme provisions.’

| 4) | Section 4 is amended as follows:






  (a) | At the end of section 4.1.1. the following shall be added:
  ‘All engines that expel exhaust gases mixed with water shall be equipped with a connection in the engine exhaust system that is located downstream of the engine and before any point at which the exhaust contacts water (or any other cooling/scrubbing medium) for the temporary attachment of gaseous or particulate emissions sampling equipment. It is important that the location of this connection allows a well mixed representative sample of the exhaust. This connection shall be internally threaded with standard pipe threads of a size not larger than one-half inch, and shall be closed by a plug when not in use (equivalent connections are allowed).’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

4)

Section 4 is amended as follows:

(a)

At the end of section 4.1.1. the following shall be added:

‘All engines that expel exhaust gases mixed with water shall be equipped with a connection in the engine exhaust system that is located downstream of the engine and before any point at which the exhaust contacts water (or any other cooling/scrubbing medium) for the temporary attachment of gaseous or particulate emissions sampling equipment. It is important that the location of this connection allows a well mixed representative sample of the exhaust. This connection shall be internally threaded with standard pipe threads of a size not larger than one-half inch, and shall be closed by a plug when not in use (equivalent connections are allowed).’

| (b) | The following section shall be added:






  ‘4.1.2.4. | The emissions of carbon monoxide, the emissions of the sum of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen and the emissions of particulates shall for stage III A not exceed the amounts shown in the table below:
  Engines for use in other applications than propulsion of inland waterway vessels, locomotives and railcars:








  Category: Net power
  (P)
  (kW) | Carbon monoxide
  (CO)
  (g/kWh) | Sum of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen
  (HC+NOx)
  (g/kWh) | Particulates
  (PT)
  (g/kWh) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| H: 130 kW ≤ P ≤ 560 kW | 3,5 | 4,0 | 0,2 |
| I: 75 kW ≤ P < 130 kW | 5,0 | 4,0 | 0,3 |
| J: 37 kW ≤ P < 75 kW | 5,0 | 4,7 | 0,4 |
| K: 19 kW ≤ P < 37 kW | 5,5 | 7,5 | 0,6 |

(b)

The following section shall be added:

‘4.1.2.4.

The emissions of carbon monoxide, the emissions of the sum of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen and the emissions of particulates shall for stage III A not exceed the amounts shown in the table below:

Engines for use in other applications than propulsion of inland waterway vessels, locomotives and railcars:

Category: Net power

(P)

(kW)

Carbon monoxide

(CO)

(g/kWh)

Sum of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen

(HC+NOx)

(g/kWh)

Particulates

(PT)

(g/kWh)

H: 130 kW ≤ P ≤ 560 kW

3,5

4,0

0,2

I: 75 kW ≤ P < 130 kW

5,0

4,0

0,3

J: 37 kW ≤ P < 75 kW

5,0

4,7

0,4

K: 19 kW ≤ P < 37 kW

5,5

7,5

0,6

Engines for propulsion of inland waterway vessels

| Category: swept volume/net power
  (SV/P)
  (litres per cylinder/kW) | Carbon monoxide
  (CO)
  (g/kWh) | Sum of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen
  (HC+NOx)
  (g/kWh) | Particulates
  (PT)
  (g/kWh) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| V1:1 SV < 0,9 und P ≥ 37 kW | 5,0 | 7,5 | 0,40 |
| V1:2 0,9 ≤ SV < 1,2 | 5,0 | 7,2 | 0,30 |
| V1:3 1,2 ≤ SV < 2,5 | 5,0 | 7,2 | 0,20 |
| V1:4 2,5 ≤ SV < 5 | 5,0 | 7,2 | 0,20 |
| V2:1 5 ≤ SV < 15 | 5,0 | 7,8 | 0,27 |
| V2:2 15 ≤ SV < 20 and
  P < 3300 kW | 5,0 | 8,7 | 0,50 |
| V2:3 15 ≤ SV < 20
  and P ≥ 3300 kW | 5,0 | 9,8 | 0,50 |
| V2:4 20 ≤ SV < 25 | 5,0 | 9,8 | 0,50 |
| V2:5 25 ≤ SV < 30 | 5,0 | 11,0 | 0,50 |

Category: swept volume/net power

(SV/P)

(litres per cylinder/kW)

Carbon monoxide

(CO)

(g/kWh)

Sum of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen

(HC+NOx)

(g/kWh)

Particulates

(PT)

(g/kWh)

V1:1 SV < 0,9 und P ≥ 37 kW

5,0

7,5

0,40

V1:2 0,9 ≤ SV < 1,2

5,0

7,2

0,30

V1:3 1,2 ≤ SV < 2,5

5,0

7,2

0,20

V1:4 2,5 ≤ SV < 5

5,0

7,2

0,20

V2:1 5 ≤ SV < 15

5,0

7,8

0,27

V2:2 15 ≤ SV < 20 and

P < 3300 kW

5,0

8,7

0,50

V2:3 15 ≤ SV < 20

and P ≥ 3300 kW

5,0

9,8

0,50

V2:4 20 ≤ SV < 25

5,0

9,8

0,50

V2:5 25 ≤ SV < 30

5,0

11,0

0,50

Engines for propulsion of locomotives

| Category: Net power
  (P)
  (kW) | Carbon monoxide
  (CO)
  (g/kWh) | Sum of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen
  (HC+NOx)
  (g/kWh) | Particulates
  (PT)
  (g/kWh) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RL A: 130 kW ≤ P ≤ 560 kW | 3,5 | 4,0 | 0,2 |
| | Carbon monoxide
  (CO)
  (g/kWh) | Hydrocarbons
  (HC)
  (g/kWh) | Oxides of nitrogen
  (NOx)
  (g/kWh) | Particulates
  (PT)
  (g/kWh) |
| RH A: P > 560 kW | 3,5 | 0,5 | 6,0 | 0,2 |
| RH A Engines with P > 2000 kW
  and SV> 5 l/cylinder | 3,5 | 0,4 | 7,4 | 0,2 |

Category: Net power

(P)

(kW)

Carbon monoxide

(CO)

(g/kWh)

Sum of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen

(HC+NOx)

(g/kWh)

Particulates

(PT)

(g/kWh)

RL A: 130 kW ≤ P ≤ 560 kW

3,5

4,0

0,2

Carbon monoxide

(CO)

(g/kWh)

Hydrocarbons

(HC)

(g/kWh)

Oxides of nitrogen

(NOx)

(g/kWh)

Particulates

(PT)

(g/kWh)

RH A: P > 560 kW

3,5

0,5

6,0

0,2

RH A Engines with P > 2000 kW

and SV> 5 l/cylinder

3,5

0,4

7,4

0,2

Engines for propulsion of railcars

| Category: net power (P) (kW) | Carbon monoxide
  (CO)
  (g/kWh) | Sum of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen
  (HC+NOx)
  (g/kWh) | Particulates
  (PT)
  (g/kWh) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RC A: 130 kW < P | 3,5 | 4,0 | 0,20 |

Category: net power (P) (kW)

Carbon monoxide

(CO)

(g/kWh)

Sum of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen

(HC+NOx)

(g/kWh)

Particulates

(PT)

(g/kWh)

RC A: 130 kW < P

3,5

4,0

0,20

’

| (c) | The following section shall be inserted:






  ‘4.1.2.5. | The emissions of carbon monoxide, the emissions of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen (or their sum where relevant) and the emissions of particulates shall, for stage III B, not exceed the amounts shown in the table below:
  Engines for use in other applications than propulsion of locomotives, railcars and inland waterway vessels









  Category: net power
  (P)
  (kW) | Carbon monoxide
  (CO)
  (g/kWh) | Hydrocarbons
  (HC)
  (g/kWh) | Oxides of nitrogen
  (NOx)
  (g/kWh) | Particulates
  (PT)
  (g/kWh) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| L: 130 kW ≤ P ≤ 560 kW | 3,5 | 0,19 | 2,0 | 0,025 |
| M: 75 kW ≤P < 130 kW | 5,0 | 0,19 | 3,3 | 0,025 |
| N: 56 kW ≤P <75 kW | 5,0 | 0,19 | 3,3 | 0,025 |
| | | Sum of hydrocarbons and oxides ofnitrogen (HC+NOx)
  (g/kWh) | |
| P: 37 kW ≤ P < 56 kW | 5,0 | 4,7 | 0,025 |

(c)

The following section shall be inserted:

‘4.1.2.5.

The emissions of carbon monoxide, the emissions of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen (or their sum where relevant) and the emissions of particulates shall, for stage III B, not exceed the amounts shown in the table below:

Engines for use in other applications than propulsion of locomotives, railcars and inland waterway vessels

Category: net power

(P)

(kW)

Carbon monoxide

(CO)

(g/kWh)

Hydrocarbons

(HC)

(g/kWh)

Oxides of nitrogen

(NOx)

(g/kWh)

Particulates

(PT)

(g/kWh)

L: 130 kW ≤ P ≤ 560 kW

3,5

0,19

2,0

0,025

M: 75 kW ≤P < 130 kW

5,0

0,19

3,3

0,025

N: 56 kW ≤P <75 kW

5,0

0,19

3,3

0,025

Sum of hydrocarbons and oxides ofnitrogen (HC+NOx)

(g/kWh)

P: 37 kW ≤ P < 56 kW

5,0

4,7

0,025

Engines for propulsion of railcars

| Category: net power
  (P)
  (kW) | Carbon monoxide
  (CO)
  (g/kWh) | Hydrocarbons (HC)
  (g/kWh) | Oxides of nitrogen
  (NOx)
  (g/kWh) | Particulates
  (PT)
  (g/kWh) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RC B: 130 kW < P | 3,5 | 0,19 | 2,0 | 0,025 |

Category: net power

(P)

(kW)

Carbon monoxide

(CO)

(g/kWh)

Hydrocarbons (HC)

(g/kWh)

Oxides of nitrogen

(NOx)

(g/kWh)

Particulates

(PT)

(g/kWh)

RC B: 130 kW < P

3,5

0,19

2,0

0,025

Engines for propulsion of locomotives:

| Category: Net power
  (P)
  (kW) | Carbon monoxide
  (CO)
  (g/kWh) | Sum of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen
  (HC+NOx)
  (g/kWh) | Particulates
  (PT)
  (g/kWh) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R B: 130 kW < P | 3,5 | 4,0 | 0,025 |

Category: Net power

(P)

(kW)

Carbon monoxide

(CO)

(g/kWh)

Sum of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen

(HC+NOx)

(g/kWh)

Particulates

(PT)

(g/kWh)

R B: 130 kW < P

3,5

4,0

0,025

’

| (d) | The following section shall be inserted after the new section 4.1.2.5:






  ‘4.1.2.6. | The emissions of carbon monoxide, the emissions of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen (or their sum where relevant) and the emissions of particulates shall for stage IV not exceed the amounts shown in the table below:
  Engines for use in other applications than propulsion of locomotives, railcars and inland waterway vessels









  Category: Net power
  (P)
  (kW) | Carbon monoxide
  (CO)
  (g/kWh) | Hydrocarbons (HC)
  (g/kWh) | Oxides of nitrogen
  (NOx)
  (g/kWh) | Particulates
  (PT)
  (g/kWh) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Q: 130 kW ≤ P ≤ 560 kW | 3,5 | 0,19 | 0,4 | 0,025 |
| R: 56 kW ≤ P < 130 kW | 5,0 | 0,19 | 0,4 | 0,025 |

(d)

The following section shall be inserted after the new section 4.1.2.5:

‘4.1.2.6.

The emissions of carbon monoxide, the emissions of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen (or their sum where relevant) and the emissions of particulates shall for stage IV not exceed the amounts shown in the table below:

Engines for use in other applications than propulsion of locomotives, railcars and inland waterway vessels

Category: Net power

(P)

(kW)

Carbon monoxide

(CO)

(g/kWh)

Hydrocarbons (HC)

(g/kWh)

Oxides of nitrogen

(NOx)

(g/kWh)

Particulates

(PT)

(g/kWh)

Q: 130 kW ≤ P ≤ 560 kW

3,5

0,19

0,4

0,025

R: 56 kW ≤ P < 130 kW

5,0

0,19

0,4

0,025

’

| (e) | The following section shall be inserted:






  ‘4.1.2.7. | The limit values in sections 4.1.2.4, 4.1.2.5 and 4.1.2.6 shall include deterioration calculated in accordance with Annex III, appendix 5.
  In the case of limit values standards contained in sections 4.1.2.5 and 4.1.2.6, under all randomly selected load conditions, belonging to a definite control area and with the exception of specified engine operating conditions which are not subject to such a provision, the emissions sampled during a time duration as small as 30 s shall not exceed by more than 100 % the limit values of the above tables. The control area to which the percentage not to be exceeded shall apply and the excluded engine operating conditions shall be defined in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 15.’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

(e)

The following section shall be inserted:

‘4.1.2.7.

The limit values in sections 4.1.2.4, 4.1.2.5 and 4.1.2.6 shall include deterioration calculated in accordance with Annex III, appendix 5.

In the case of limit values standards contained in sections 4.1.2.5 and 4.1.2.6, under all randomly selected load conditions, belonging to a definite control area and with the exception of specified engine operating conditions which are not subject to such a provision, the emissions sampled during a time duration as small as 30 s shall not exceed by more than 100 % the limit values of the above tables. The control area to which the percentage not to be exceeded shall apply and the excluded engine operating conditions shall be defined in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 15.’

| (f) | Section 4.1.2.4 shall be renumbered to 4.1.2.8 |
| --- | --- |

(f)

Section 4.1.2.4 shall be renumbered to 4.1.2.8

2.   ANNEX III SHALL BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

| 1) | Section 1 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | The following shall be added to section 1.1.:
  ‘Two test cycles are described that shall be applied according to the provisions of Annex I, Section 1:






  — | the NRSC (Non-Road Steady Cycle) which shall be used for stages I, II and IIIA and for constant speed engines as well as for stages IIIB and IV in the case of gaseous pollutants, |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

1)

Section 1 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

The following shall be added to section 1.1.:

‘Two test cycles are described that shall be applied according to the provisions of Annex I, Section 1:

—

the NRSC (Non-Road Steady Cycle) which shall be used for stages I, II and IIIA and for constant speed engines as well as for stages IIIB and IV in the case of gaseous pollutants,

| — | the NRTC (Non-Road Transient Cycle) which shall be used for the measurement of particulate emissions for stages IIIB and IV and for all engines but constant speed engines. By the choice of the manufacturer this test can be used also for stage IIIA and for the gaseous pollutants in stages IIIB and IV. |
| --- | --- |

—

the NRTC (Non-Road Transient Cycle) which shall be used for the measurement of particulate emissions for stages IIIB and IV and for all engines but constant speed engines. By the choice of the manufacturer this test can be used also for stage IIIA and for the gaseous pollutants in stages IIIB and IV.

| — | For engines intended to be used in inland waterway vessels the ISO test procedure as specified by ISO 8178-4:2002 [E] and IMO MARPOL 73/78, Annex VI (NOx Code) shall be used. |
| --- | --- |

—

For engines intended to be used in inland waterway vessels the ISO test procedure as specified by ISO 8178-4:2002 [E] and IMO MARPOL 73/78, Annex VI (NOx Code) shall be used.

| — | For engines intended for propulsion of railcars an NRSC shall be used for the measurement of gaseous and particulate pollutants for stage III A and for stage III B. |
| --- | --- |

—

For engines intended for propulsion of railcars an NRSC shall be used for the measurement of gaseous and particulate pollutants for stage III A and for stage III B.

| — | For engines intended for propulsion of locomotives an NRSC shall be used for the measurement of gaseous and particulate pollutants for stage III A and for stage III B.’ |
| --- | --- |

—

For engines intended for propulsion of locomotives an NRSC shall be used for the measurement of gaseous and particulate pollutants for stage III A and for stage III B.’

| (b) | The following section shall be added:






  ‘1.3. | Measurement principle:
  The engine exhaust emissions to be measured include the gaseous components (carbon monoxide, total hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen), and the particulates. Additionally, carbon dioxide is often used as a tracer gas for determining the dilution ratio of partial and full flow dilution systems. Good engineering practice recommends the general measurement of carbon dioxide as an excellent tool for the detection of measurement problems during the test run. |
| --- | --- | --- |

(b)

The following section shall be added:

‘1.3.

Measurement principle:

The engine exhaust emissions to be measured include the gaseous components (carbon monoxide, total hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen), and the particulates. Additionally, carbon dioxide is often used as a tracer gas for determining the dilution ratio of partial and full flow dilution systems. Good engineering practice recommends the general measurement of carbon dioxide as an excellent tool for the detection of measurement problems during the test run.

| 1.3.1. | NRSC Test:
  During a prescribed sequence of operating conditions, with the engines warmed up, the amounts of the above exhaust emissions shall be examined continuously by taking a sample from the raw exhaust gas. The test cycle consists of a number of speed and torque (load) modes, which cover the typical operating range of diesel engines. During each mode, the concentration of each gaseous pollutant, exhaust flow and power output shall be determined, and the measured values weighted. The particulate sample shall be diluted with conditioned ambient air. One sample over the complete test procedure shall be taken and collected on suitable filters.
  Alternatively, a sample shall be taken on separate filters, one for each mode, and cycleweighted results computed.
  The grams of each pollutant emitted per kilowatt -hour shall be calculated as described in Appendix 3 to this Annex. |
| --- | --- |

1.3.1.

NRSC Test:

During a prescribed sequence of operating conditions, with the engines warmed up, the amounts of the above exhaust emissions shall be examined continuously by taking a sample from the raw exhaust gas. The test cycle consists of a number of speed and torque (load) modes, which cover the typical operating range of diesel engines. During each mode, the concentration of each gaseous pollutant, exhaust flow and power output shall be determined, and the measured values weighted. The particulate sample shall be diluted with conditioned ambient air. One sample over the complete test procedure shall be taken and collected on suitable filters.

Alternatively, a sample shall be taken on separate filters, one for each mode, and cycleweighted results computed.

The grams of each pollutant emitted per kilowatt -hour shall be calculated as described in Appendix 3 to this Annex.

| 1.3.2. | NRTC Test:
  The prescribed transient test cycle, based closely on the operating conditions of diesel engines installed in non-road machinery, is run twice:






  — | The first time (cold start) after the engine has soaked to room temperature and the engine coolant and oil temperatures, after treatment systems and all auxiliary engine control devices are stabilised between 20 and 30°C. |
| --- | --- | --- |

1.3.2.

NRTC Test:

The prescribed transient test cycle, based closely on the operating conditions of diesel engines installed in non-road machinery, is run twice:

—

The first time (cold start) after the engine has soaked to room temperature and the engine coolant and oil temperatures, after treatment systems and all auxiliary engine control devices are stabilised between 20 and 30°C.

| — | The second time (hot start) after a twenty-minute hot soak that commences immediately after the completion of the cold start cycle. |
| --- | --- |

—

The second time (hot start) after a twenty-minute hot soak that commences immediately after the completion of the cold start cycle.

During this test sequence the above pollutants shall be examined. Using the engine torque and speed feedback signals of the engine dynamometer, the power shall be integrated with respect to the time of the cycle, resulting in the work produced by the engine over the cycle. The concentrations of the gaseous components shall be determined over the cycle, either in the raw exhaust gas by integration of the analyzer signal in accordance with Appendix 3 to this Annex, or in the diluted exhaust gas of a CVS full-flow dilution system by integration or by bag sampling in accordance with Appendix 3 to this Annex. For particulates, a proportional sample shall be collected from the diluted exhaust gas on a specified filter by either partial flow dilution or full-flow dilution. Depending on the method used, the diluted or undiluted exhaust gas flow rate shall be determined over the cycle to calculate the mass emission values of the pollutants. The mass emission values shall be related to the engine work to give the grams of each pollutant emitted per kilowatt-hour.

Emissions (g/kWh) shall be measured during both the cold and hot start cycles.

Composite weighted emissions shall be computed by weighting the cold start results 10 % and the hot start results 90 %. Weighted composite results shall meet the standards.

Prior to the introduction of the cold/hot composite test sequence, the symbols (Annex I, section 2.18) the test sequence (Annex III) and calculation equations (Annex III, Appendix III) shall be modified in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 15.’

| 2) | Section 2 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | Section 2.2.3 shall be replaced by the following:






  ‘2.2.3. | Engines with charge air cooling
  The charge air temperature shall be recorded and, at the declared rated speed and full load, shall be within ± 5 K of the maximum charge air temperature specified by the manufacturer. The temperature of the cooling medium shall be at least 293 K (20°C).
  If a test shop system or external blower is used, the charge air temperature shall be set to within ± 5 K of the maximum charge air temperature specified by the manufacturer at the speed of the declared maximum power and full load. Coolant temperature and coolant flow rate of the charge air cooler at the above set point shall not be changed for the whole test cycle. The charge air cooler volume shall be based upon good engineering practice and typical vehicle/machinery applications.
  Optionally, the setting of the charge air cooler may be done in accordance with SAE J 1937 as published in January 1995.’ |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

2)

Section 2 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

Section 2.2.3 shall be replaced by the following:

‘2.2.3.

Engines with charge air cooling

The charge air temperature shall be recorded and, at the declared rated speed and full load, shall be within ± 5 K of the maximum charge air temperature specified by the manufacturer. The temperature of the cooling medium shall be at least 293 K (20°C).

If a test shop system or external blower is used, the charge air temperature shall be set to within ± 5 K of the maximum charge air temperature specified by the manufacturer at the speed of the declared maximum power and full load. Coolant temperature and coolant flow rate of the charge air cooler at the above set point shall not be changed for the whole test cycle. The charge air cooler volume shall be based upon good engineering practice and typical vehicle/machinery applications.

Optionally, the setting of the charge air cooler may be done in accordance with SAE J 1937 as published in January 1995.’

| (b) | The text under section 2.3 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘The test engine shall be equipped with an air inlet system presenting an air inlet restriction within ± 300 Pa of the value specified by the manufacturer for a clean air cleaner at the engine operating conditions as specified by the manufacturer, which result in maximum air flow. The restrictions are to be set at rated speed and full load. A test shop system may be used, provided it duplicates actual engine operating conditions.’ |
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(b)

The text under section 2.3 shall be replaced by the following:

‘The test engine shall be equipped with an air inlet system presenting an air inlet restriction within ± 300 Pa of the value specified by the manufacturer for a clean air cleaner at the engine operating conditions as specified by the manufacturer, which result in maximum air flow. The restrictions are to be set at rated speed and full load. A test shop system may be used, provided it duplicates actual engine operating conditions.’

| (c) | The text under section 2.4 Engine exhaust system shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘The test engine shall be equipped with an exhaust system with exhaust back pressure within ± 650 Pa of the value specified by the manufacturer at the engine operating conditions resulting in maximum declared power.
  If the engine is equipped with an exhaust after-treatment device, the exhaust pipe shall have the same diameter as found in-use for at least 4 pipe diameters upstream to the inlet of the beginning of the expansion section containing the after-treatment device. The distance from the exhaust manifold flange or turbocharger outlet to the exhaust after-treatment device shall be the same as in the machine configuration or within the distance specifications of the manufacturer. The exhaust backpressure or restriction shall follow the same criteria as above, and may be set with a valve. The aftertreatment container may be removed during dummy tests and during engine mapping, and replaced with an equivalent container having an inactive catalyst support.’ |
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(c)

The text under section 2.4 Engine exhaust system shall be replaced by the following:

‘The test engine shall be equipped with an exhaust system with exhaust back pressure within ± 650 Pa of the value specified by the manufacturer at the engine operating conditions resulting in maximum declared power.

If the engine is equipped with an exhaust after-treatment device, the exhaust pipe shall have the same diameter as found in-use for at least 4 pipe diameters upstream to the inlet of the beginning of the expansion section containing the after-treatment device. The distance from the exhaust manifold flange or turbocharger outlet to the exhaust after-treatment device shall be the same as in the machine configuration or within the distance specifications of the manufacturer. The exhaust backpressure or restriction shall follow the same criteria as above, and may be set with a valve. The aftertreatment container may be removed during dummy tests and during engine mapping, and replaced with an equivalent container having an inactive catalyst support.’

| (d) | Section 2.8 shall be deleted. |
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(d)

Section 2.8 shall be deleted.

| 3) | Section 3 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | The title of section 3 shall be replaced by: |
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3)

Section 3 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

The title of section 3 shall be replaced by:

| (b) | The following section shall be inserted:






  ‘3.1. | Determination of dynamometer settings
  The basis of specific emissions measurement is uncorrected brake power according to ISO 14396: 2002.
  Certain auxiliaries, which are necessary only for the operation of the machine and may be mounted on the engine, should be removed for the test. The following incomplete list is given as an example:






  — | air compressor for brakes |
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(b)

The following section shall be inserted:

‘3.1.

Determination of dynamometer settings

The basis of specific emissions measurement is uncorrected brake power according to ISO 14396: 2002.

Certain auxiliaries, which are necessary only for the operation of the machine and may be mounted on the engine, should be removed for the test. The following incomplete list is given as an example:

—

air compressor for brakes

| — | power steering compressor |
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—

power steering compressor

| — | air conditioning compressor |
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—

air conditioning compressor

| — | pumps for hydraulic actuators. |
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—

pumps for hydraulic actuators.

Where auxiliaries have not been removed, the power absorbed by them at the test speeds shall be determined in order to calculate the dynamometer settings, except for engines where such auxiliaries form an integral part of the engine (e.g. cooling fans for air cool engines).

The settings of inlet restriction and exhaust pipe backpressure shall be adjusted to the manufacturer's upper limits, in accordance with sections 2.3 and 2.4.

The maximum torque values at the specified test speeds shall be determined by experimentation in order to calculate the torque values for the specified test modes. For engines which are not designed to operate over a range on a full load torque curve, the maximum torque at the test speeds shall be declared by the manufacturer.

The engine setting for each test mode shall be calculated using the formula:

Formula

If the ratio,

Formula

the value of PAE may be verified by the technical authority granting type approval.’

| (c) | Current sections 3.1 — 3.3 shall be renumbered 3.2 — 3.4 |
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(c)

Current sections 3.1 — 3.3 shall be renumbered 3.2 — 3.4

| (d) | Current section 3.4 shall be renumbered 3.5 and replaced by the following:






  ‘3.5. | Adjustment of the dilution ratio
  The particulate sampling system shall be started and running on bypass for the single filter method (optional for the multiple filter method). The particulate background level of the dilution air may be determined by passing dilution air through the particulate filters. If filtered dilution air is used, one measurement may be done at any time prior to, during, or after the test. If the dilution air is not filtered, the measurement must be done on one sample taken for the duration of the test.
  The dilution air shall be set to obtain a filter face temperature between 315 K (42°C) and 325 K (52°C) at each mode. The total dilution ratio shall not be less than four.
  NOTE: For steady-state procedure, the filter temperature may be kept at or below the maximum temperature of 325 K (52°C) instead of respecting the temperature range of 42°C — 52°C.
  For the single and multiple filter methods, the sample mass flow rate through the filter shall be maintained at a constant proportion of the dilute exhaust mass flow rate for full flow systems for all modes. This mass ratio shall be within ± 5 % with respect to the averaged value of the mode, except for the first 10 seconds of each mode for systems without bypass capability. For partial flow dilution systems with single filter method, the mass flow rate through the filter shall be constant within ± 5 % with respect to the averaged value of the mode, except for the first 10 seconds of each mode for systems without bypass capability.
  For CO2 or NOx concentration controlled systems, the CO2 or NOx content of the dilution air must be measured at the beginning and at the end of each test. The pre and post test background CO2 or NOx concentration measurements of the dilution air must be within 100 ppm or 5 ppm of each other, respectively.
  When using a dilute exhaust gas analysis system, the relevant background concentrations shall be determined by sampling dilution air into a sampling bag over the complete test sequence.
  Continuous (non-bag) background concentration may be taken at the minimum of three points, at the beginning, at the end, and a point near the middle of the cycle and averaged. At the manufacturer's request background measurements may be omitted.’ |
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(d)

Current section 3.4 shall be renumbered 3.5 and replaced by the following:

‘3.5.

Adjustment of the dilution ratio

The particulate sampling system shall be started and running on bypass for the single filter method (optional for the multiple filter method). The particulate background level of the dilution air may be determined by passing dilution air through the particulate filters. If filtered dilution air is used, one measurement may be done at any time prior to, during, or after the test. If the dilution air is not filtered, the measurement must be done on one sample taken for the duration of the test.

The dilution air shall be set to obtain a filter face temperature between 315 K (42°C) and 325 K (52°C) at each mode. The total dilution ratio shall not be less than four.

NOTE: For steady-state procedure, the filter temperature may be kept at or below the maximum temperature of 325 K (52°C) instead of respecting the temperature range of 42°C — 52°C.

For the single and multiple filter methods, the sample mass flow rate through the filter shall be maintained at a constant proportion of the dilute exhaust mass flow rate for full flow systems for all modes. This mass ratio shall be within ± 5 % with respect to the averaged value of the mode, except for the first 10 seconds of each mode for systems without bypass capability. For partial flow dilution systems with single filter method, the mass flow rate through the filter shall be constant within ± 5 % with respect to the averaged value of the mode, except for the first 10 seconds of each mode for systems without bypass capability.

For CO2 or NOx concentration controlled systems, the CO2 or NOx content of the dilution air must be measured at the beginning and at the end of each test. The pre and post test background CO2 or NOx concentration measurements of the dilution air must be within 100 ppm or 5 ppm of each other, respectively.

When using a dilute exhaust gas analysis system, the relevant background concentrations shall be determined by sampling dilution air into a sampling bag over the complete test sequence.

Continuous (non-bag) background concentration may be taken at the minimum of three points, at the beginning, at the end, and a point near the middle of the cycle and averaged. At the manufacturer's request background measurements may be omitted.’

| (e) | Current sections 3.5-3.6 shall be renumbered 3.6-3.7. |
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(e)

Current sections 3.5-3.6 shall be renumbered 3.6-3.7.

| (f) | Current sections 3.6.1 shall be replaced by the following:






  ‘3.7.1. | Equipment specification according to Section 1A of Annex I: |
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(f)

Current sections 3.6.1 shall be replaced by the following:

‘3.7.1.

Equipment specification according to Section 1A of Annex I:

| 3.7.1.1. | Specification A.
  For engines covered by Section 1A(i) and A(iv) of Annex I, the following 8 mode cycle (1) shall be followed in dynamometer operation on the test engine:








  Mode Number | Engine Speed | Load | Weighting Factor |
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| 1 | Rated | 100 | 0,15 |
| 2 | Rated | 75 | 0,15 |
| 3 | Rated | 50 | 0,15 |
| 4 | Rated | 10 | 0,10 |
| 5 | Intermediate | 100 | 0,10 |
| 6 | Intermediate | 75 | 0,10 |
| 7 | Intermediate | 50 | 0,10 |
| 8 | Idle | — | 0,15 |

3.7.1.1.

Specification A.

For engines covered by Section 1A(i) and A(iv) of Annex I, the following 8 mode cycle (1) shall be followed in dynamometer operation on the test engine:

Mode Number

Engine Speed

Load

Weighting Factor

1

Rated

100

0,15

2

Rated

75

0,15

3

Rated

50

0,15

4

Rated

10

0,10

5

Intermediate

100

0,10

6

Intermediate

75

0,10

7

Intermediate

50

0,10

8

Idle

—

0,15

| 3.7.1.2. | Specification B.
  For engines covered by Section 1A(ii) of Annex I, the following 5-mode cycle (2) shall be followed in dynamometer operation on the test engine:








  Mode Number | Engine Speed | Load | Weighting Factor |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Rated | 100 | 0,05 |
| 2 | Rated | 75 | 0,25 |
| 3 | Rated | 50 | 0,30 |
| 4 | Rated | 25 | 0,30 |
| 5 | Rated | 10 | 0,10 |

3.7.1.2.

Specification B.

For engines covered by Section 1A(ii) of Annex I, the following 5-mode cycle (2) shall be followed in dynamometer operation on the test engine:

Mode Number

Engine Speed

Load

Weighting Factor

1

Rated

100

0,05

2

Rated

75

0,25

3

Rated

50

0,30

4

Rated

25

0,30

5

Rated

10

0,10

The load figures are percentage values of the torque corresponding to the prime power rating defined as the maximum power available during a variable power sequence, which may be run for an unlimited number of hours per year, between stated maintenance intervals and under the stated ambient conditions, the maintenance being carried out as prescribed by the manufacturer.

| 3.7.1.3 | Specification C.
  For propulsion engines (3) intended to be used in inland waterway vessels the ISO test procedure as specified by ISO 81784:2002(E) and IMO MARPOL 73/78, Annex VI (NOx Code) shall be used.
  Propulsion engines that operate on a fixed-pitch propeller curve shall be tested on a dynamometer using the following 4-mode steady-state cycle (4) developed to represent in-use operation of commercial marine diesel engines:








  Mode Number | Engine Speed | Load | Weighting Factor |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 100 % (Rated) | 100 | 0,20 |
| 2 | 91 % | 75 | 0,50 |
| 3 | 80 % | 50 | 0,15 |
| 4 | 63 % | 25 | 0,15 |

3.7.1.3

Specification C.

For propulsion engines (3) intended to be used in inland waterway vessels the ISO test procedure as specified by ISO 81784:2002(E) and IMO MARPOL 73/78, Annex VI (NOx Code) shall be used.

Propulsion engines that operate on a fixed-pitch propeller curve shall be tested on a dynamometer using the following 4-mode steady-state cycle (4) developed to represent in-use operation of commercial marine diesel engines:

Mode Number

Engine Speed

Load

Weighting Factor

1

100 % (Rated)

100

0,20

2

91 %

75

0,50

3

80 %

50

0,15

4

63 %

25

0,15

Fixed speed inland waterway propulsion engines with variable pitch or electrically coupled propellers shall be tested on a dynamometer using the following 4-mode steady-state cycle (5) characterised by the same load and weighting factors as the above cycle, but with engine operated in each mode at rated speed:

| Mode Number | Engine Speed | Load | Weighting Factor |
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| 1 | Rated | 100 | 0,20 |
| 2 | Rated | 75 | 0,50 |
| 3 | Rated | 50 | 0,15 |
| 4 | Rated | 25 | 0,15 |

Mode Number

Engine Speed

Load

Weighting Factor

1

Rated

100

0,20

2

Rated

75

0,50

3

Rated

50

0,15

4

Rated

25

0,15

| 3.7.1.4. | Specification D
  For engines covered by Section 1A(v) of Annex I, the following 3-mode cycle (6) shall be followed in dynamometer operation on the test engine:








  Mode Number | Engine Speed | Load | Weighting Factor |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Rated | 100 | 0,25 |
| 2 | Intermediate | 50 | 0,15 |
| 3 | Idle | — | 0,60 |

3.7.1.4.

Specification D

For engines covered by Section 1A(v) of Annex I, the following 3-mode cycle (6) shall be followed in dynamometer operation on the test engine:

Mode Number

Engine Speed

Load

Weighting Factor

1

Rated

100

0,25

2

Intermediate

50

0,15

3

Idle

—

0,60

| (g) | Current section 3.7.3. shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘The test sequence shall be started. The test shall be performed in the order of the mode numbers as set out above for the test cycles.
  During each mode of the given test cycle after the initial transition period, the specified speed shall be held to within ± 1 % of rated speed or ± 3 min-1, whichever is greater, except for low idle which shall be within the tolerances declared by the manufacturer. The specified torque shall be held so that the average over the period during which the measurements are being taken is within ± 2 % of the maximum torque at the test speed.
  For each measuring point a minimum time of 10 minutes is necessary. If for the testing of an engine, longer sampling times are required for reasons of obtaining sufficient particulate mass on the measuring filter the test mode period can be extended as necessary.
  The mode length shall be recorded and reported.
  The gaseous exhaust emission concentration values shall be measured and recorded during the last three minutes of the mode.
  The particulate sampling and the gaseous emission measurement should not commence before engine stabilisation, as defined by the manufacturer, has been achieved and their completion must be coincident.
  The fuel temperature shall be measured at the inlet to the fuel injection pump or as specified by the manufacturer, and the location of measurement recorded.’ |
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(g)

Current section 3.7.3. shall be replaced by the following:

‘The test sequence shall be started. The test shall be performed in the order of the mode numbers as set out above for the test cycles.

During each mode of the given test cycle after the initial transition period, the specified speed shall be held to within ± 1 % of rated speed or ± 3 min-1, whichever is greater, except for low idle which shall be within the tolerances declared by the manufacturer. The specified torque shall be held so that the average over the period during which the measurements are being taken is within ± 2 % of the maximum torque at the test speed.

For each measuring point a minimum time of 10 minutes is necessary. If for the testing of an engine, longer sampling times are required for reasons of obtaining sufficient particulate mass on the measuring filter the test mode period can be extended as necessary.

The mode length shall be recorded and reported.

The gaseous exhaust emission concentration values shall be measured and recorded during the last three minutes of the mode.

The particulate sampling and the gaseous emission measurement should not commence before engine stabilisation, as defined by the manufacturer, has been achieved and their completion must be coincident.

The fuel temperature shall be measured at the inlet to the fuel injection pump or as specified by the manufacturer, and the location of measurement recorded.’

| (h) | The current section 3.7 shall be renumbered 3.8. |
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(h)

The current section 3.7 shall be renumbered 3.8.

| 4) | The following section shall be inserted:






  ‘4. | TEST RUN (NRTC TEST) |
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4)

The following section shall be inserted:

‘4.

TEST RUN (NRTC TEST)

| 4.1. | Introduction
  The non-road transient cycle (NRTC) is listed in Annex III, Appendix 4 as a second by second sequence of normalized speed and torque values applicable to all diesel engines covered by this Directive. In order to perform the test on an engine test cell, the normalised values shall be converted to the actual values for the individual engine under test, based on the engine mapping curve. This conversion is referred to as denormalisation, and the test cycle developed is referred to as the reference cycle of the engine to be tested. With these reference speed and torque values, the cycle shall be run on the test cell, and the feedback speed and torque values recorded. In order to validate the test run, a regression analysis between reference and feedback speed and torque values shall be conducted upon completion of the test. |
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4.1.

Introduction

The non-road transient cycle (NRTC) is listed in Annex III, Appendix 4 as a second by second sequence of normalized speed and torque values applicable to all diesel engines covered by this Directive. In order to perform the test on an engine test cell, the normalised values shall be converted to the actual values for the individual engine under test, based on the engine mapping curve. This conversion is referred to as denormalisation, and the test cycle developed is referred to as the reference cycle of the engine to be tested. With these reference speed and torque values, the cycle shall be run on the test cell, and the feedback speed and torque values recorded. In order to validate the test run, a regression analysis between reference and feedback speed and torque values shall be conducted upon completion of the test.

| 4.1.1. | The use of defeat devices or irrational control or irrational emission control strategies shall be prohibited |
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4.1.1.

The use of defeat devices or irrational control or irrational emission control strategies shall be prohibited

| 4.2. | Engine mapping procedure
  When generating the NRTC on the test cell, the engine shall be mapped before running the test cycle to determine the speed vs torque curve. |
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4.2.

Engine mapping procedure

When generating the NRTC on the test cell, the engine shall be mapped before running the test cycle to determine the speed vs torque curve.

| 4.2.1. | Determination of the mapping speed range
  The minimum and maximum mapping speeds are defined as follows:
  Minimum mapping speed = idle speed
  Maximum mapping speed = nhi x 1,02 or speed where full load torque drops off to zero, whichever is lower (where nhi is the high speed, defined as the highest engine speed where 70 % of the rated power is delivered). |
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4.2.1.

Determination of the mapping speed range

The minimum and maximum mapping speeds are defined as follows:

Minimum mapping speed = idle speed

Maximum mapping speed = nhi x 1,02 or speed where full load torque drops off to zero, whichever is lower (where nhi is the high speed, defined as the highest engine speed where 70 % of the rated power is delivered).

| 4.2.2. | Engine mapping curve
  The engine shall be warmed up at maximum power in order to stabilise the engine parameters according to the recommendation of the manufacturer and good engineering practice. When the engine is stabilised, the engine mapping shall be performed according to the following procedures. |
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4.2.2.

Engine mapping curve

The engine shall be warmed up at maximum power in order to stabilise the engine parameters according to the recommendation of the manufacturer and good engineering practice. When the engine is stabilised, the engine mapping shall be performed according to the following procedures.

| 4.2.2.1. | Transient map






  (a) | The engine shall be unloaded and operated at idle speed. |
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4.2.2.1.

Transient map

(a)

The engine shall be unloaded and operated at idle speed.

| (b) | The engine shall be operated at full load setting of the injection pump at minimum mapping speed. |
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(b)

The engine shall be operated at full load setting of the injection pump at minimum mapping speed.

| (c) | The engine speed shall be increased at an average rate of 8 ± 1 min-1 /s from minimum to maximum mapping speed. Engine speed and torque points shall be recorded at a sample rate of at least one point per second. |
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(c)

The engine speed shall be increased at an average rate of 8 ± 1 min-1 /s from minimum to maximum mapping speed. Engine speed and torque points shall be recorded at a sample rate of at least one point per second.

| 4.2.2.2. | Step map






  (a) | The engine shall be unloaded and operated at idle speed. |
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4.2.2.2.

Step map

(a)

The engine shall be unloaded and operated at idle speed.

| (b) | The engine shall be operated at full load setting of the injection pump at minimum mapping speed. |
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(b)

The engine shall be operated at full load setting of the injection pump at minimum mapping speed.

| (c) | While maintaining full load, the minimum mapping speed shall be maintained for at least 15 s, and the average torque during the last 5 s shall be recorded. The maximum torque curve from minimum to maximum mapping speed shall be determined in no greater than 100 ± 20 /min speed increments. Each test point shall be held for at least 15 s, and the average torque during the last 5 s shall be recorded. |
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(c)

While maintaining full load, the minimum mapping speed shall be maintained for at least 15 s, and the average torque during the last 5 s shall be recorded. The maximum torque curve from minimum to maximum mapping speed shall be determined in no greater than 100 ± 20 /min speed increments. Each test point shall be held for at least 15 s, and the average torque during the last 5 s shall be recorded.

| 4.2.3. | Mapping curve generation
  All data points recorded under section 4.2.2 shall be connected using linear interpolation between points. The resulting torque curve is the mapping curve and shall be used to convert the normalized torque values of the engine dynamometer schedule of Annex IV into actual torque values for the test cycle, as described in section 4.3.3. |
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4.2.3.

Mapping curve generation

All data points recorded under section 4.2.2 shall be connected using linear interpolation between points. The resulting torque curve is the mapping curve and shall be used to convert the normalized torque values of the engine dynamometer schedule of Annex IV into actual torque values for the test cycle, as described in section 4.3.3.

| 4.2.4. | Alternate mapping
  If a manufacturer believes that the above mapping techniques are unsafe or unrepresentative for any given engine, alternate mapping techniques may be used. These alternate techniques must satisfy the intent of the specified mapping procedures to determine the maximum available torque at all engine speeds achieved during the test cycles. Deviations from the mapping techniques specified in this section for reasons of safety or representativeness shall be approved by the parties involved along with the justification for their use. In no case, however, shall the torque curve be run by descending engine speeds for governed or turbocharged engines. |
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4.2.4.

Alternate mapping

If a manufacturer believes that the above mapping techniques are unsafe or unrepresentative for any given engine, alternate mapping techniques may be used. These alternate techniques must satisfy the intent of the specified mapping procedures to determine the maximum available torque at all engine speeds achieved during the test cycles. Deviations from the mapping techniques specified in this section for reasons of safety or representativeness shall be approved by the parties involved along with the justification for their use. In no case, however, shall the torque curve be run by descending engine speeds for governed or turbocharged engines.

| 4.2.5. | Replicate tests
  An engine need not be mapped before each and every test cycle. An engine must be remapped prior to a test cycle if:






  — | an unreasonable amount of time has transpired since the last map, as determined by engineering judgement, |
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4.2.5.

Replicate tests

An engine need not be mapped before each and every test cycle. An engine must be remapped prior to a test cycle if:

—

an unreasonable amount of time has transpired since the last map, as determined by engineering judgement,

or,

| — | physical changes or recalibrations have been made to the engine, which may potentially affect engine performance. |
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—

physical changes or recalibrations have been made to the engine, which may potentially affect engine performance.

| 4.3. | Generation of the reference test cycle |
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4.3.

Generation of the reference test cycle

| 4.3.1. | Reference speed
  The reference speed (nref) corresponds to the 100 % normalized speed values specified in the engine dynamometer schedule of Annex III, Appendix 4. It is obvious that the actual engine cycle resulting from denormalization to the reference speed largely depends on selection of the proper reference speed. The reference speed shall be determined by the following definition:
  nref = low speed + 0,95 x (high speed — low speed)
  (the high speed is the highest engine speed where 70 % of the rated power is delivered, while the low speed is the lowest engine speed where 50 % of the rated power is delivered). |
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4.3.1.

Reference speed

The reference speed (nref) corresponds to the 100 % normalized speed values specified in the engine dynamometer schedule of Annex III, Appendix 4. It is obvious that the actual engine cycle resulting from denormalization to the reference speed largely depends on selection of the proper reference speed. The reference speed shall be determined by the following definition:

nref = low speed + 0,95 x (high speed — low speed)

(the high speed is the highest engine speed where 70 % of the rated power is delivered, while the low speed is the lowest engine speed where 50 % of the rated power is delivered).

| 4.3.2. | Denormalization of engine speed
  The speed shall be denormalized using the following equation: |
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4.3.2.

Denormalization of engine speed

The speed shall be denormalized using the following equation:

Formula

| 4.3.3. | Denormalization of engine torque
  The torque values in the engine dynamometer schedule of Annex III, Appendix 4 are normalized to the maximum torque at the respective speed. The torque values of the reference cycle shall be denormalized, using the mapping curve determined according to Section 4.2.2, as follows:



  for the respective actual speed as determined in Section 4.3.2. |
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4.3.3.

Denormalization of engine torque

The torque values in the engine dynamometer schedule of Annex III, Appendix 4 are normalized to the maximum torque at the respective speed. The torque values of the reference cycle shall be denormalized, using the mapping curve determined according to Section 4.2.2, as follows:

Formula

for the respective actual speed as determined in Section 4.3.2.

| 4.3.4. | Example of denormalization procedure
  As an example, the following test point shall be denormalized:
  % speed = 43 %
  % torque = 82 %
  Given the following values:
  reference speed = 2200 /min
  idle speed = 600 /min
  results in



  With the maximum torque of 700 Nm observed from the mapping curve at 1288 /min |
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4.3.4.

Example of denormalization procedure

As an example, the following test point shall be denormalized:

% speed = 43 %

% torque = 82 %

Given the following values:

reference speed = 2200 /min

idle speed = 600 /min

results in

Formula

With the maximum torque of 700 Nm observed from the mapping curve at 1288 /min

Formula

| 4.4. | Dynamometer |
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4.4.

Dynamometer

| 4.4.1. | When using a load cell, the torque signal shall be transferred to the engine axis and the inertia of the dyno shall be considered. The actual engine torque is the torque read on the load cell plus the moment of inertia of the brake multiplied by the angular acceleration. The control system has to perform this calculation in real time. |
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4.4.1.

When using a load cell, the torque signal shall be transferred to the engine axis and the inertia of the dyno shall be considered. The actual engine torque is the torque read on the load cell plus the moment of inertia of the brake multiplied by the angular acceleration. The control system has to perform this calculation in real time.

| 4.4.2. | If the engine is tested with an eddy-current dynamometer, it is recommended that the number of points, where the difference

  is smaller than — 5 % of the peak torque, does not exceed 30 (where Tsp is the demanded torque,

  is the derivative of the engine speed and ΘD is the rotational inertia of the eddy-current dynamometer). |
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4.4.2.

Formula

| 4.5. | Emissions test run
  The following flow chart outlines the test sequence.



  One or more Practice Cycles may be run as necessary to check engine, test cell and emissions systems before the measurement cycle. |
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4.5.

Emissions test run

The following flow chart outlines the test sequence.

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One or more Practice Cycles may be run as necessary to check engine, test cell and emissions systems before the measurement cycle.

| 4.5.1. | Preparation of the sampling filters
  At least one hour before the test, each filter shall be placed in a petri dish, which is protected against dust contamination and allows air exchange, and placed in a weighing chamber for stabilization. At the end of the stabilization period, each filter shall be weighed and the weight shall be recorded. The filter shall then be stored in a closed petri dish or sealed filter holder until needed for testing. The filter shall be used within eight hours of its removal from the weighing chamber. The tare weight shall be recorded. |
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4.5.1.

Preparation of the sampling filters

At least one hour before the test, each filter shall be placed in a petri dish, which is protected against dust contamination and allows air exchange, and placed in a weighing chamber for stabilization. At the end of the stabilization period, each filter shall be weighed and the weight shall be recorded. The filter shall then be stored in a closed petri dish or sealed filter holder until needed for testing. The filter shall be used within eight hours of its removal from the weighing chamber. The tare weight shall be recorded.

| 4.5.2. | Installation of the measuring equipment
  The instrumentation and sample probes shall be installed as required. The tailpipe shall be connected to the full flow dilution system, if used. |
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4.5.2.

Installation of the measuring equipment

The instrumentation and sample probes shall be installed as required. The tailpipe shall be connected to the full flow dilution system, if used.

| 4.5.3. | Starting and preconditioning the dilution system and the engine
  The dilution system and the engine shall be started and warmed up. The sampling system preconditioning shall be conducted by operating the engine at a condition of rated-speed, 100 percent torque for a minimum of 20 minutes while simultaneously operating either the Partial flow Sampling System or the Full flow CVS with secondary dilution system. Dummy particulate matter emissions samples are then collected. Particulate sample filters need not be stabilized or weighed, and may be discarded. Filter media may be changed during conditioning as long as the total sampled time through the filters and sampling system exceeds 20 minutes. Flow rates shall be set at the approximate flow rates selected for transient testing.Torque shall be reduced from 100 percent torque while maintaining the rated speed condition as necessary so as not to exceed the 191 o C maximum sample zone temperature specifications. |
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4.5.3.

Starting and preconditioning the dilution system and the engine

The dilution system and the engine shall be started and warmed up. The sampling system preconditioning shall be conducted by operating the engine at a condition of rated-speed, 100 percent torque for a minimum of 20 minutes while simultaneously operating either the Partial flow Sampling System or the Full flow CVS with secondary dilution system. Dummy particulate matter emissions samples are then collected. Particulate sample filters need not be stabilized or weighed, and may be discarded. Filter media may be changed during conditioning as long as the total sampled time through the filters and sampling system exceeds 20 minutes. Flow rates shall be set at the approximate flow rates selected for transient testing.Torque shall be reduced from 100 percent torque while maintaining the rated speed condition as necessary so as not to exceed the 191 o C maximum sample zone temperature specifications.

| 4.5.4. | Starting the particulate sampling system
  The particulate sampling system shall be started and run on by-pass. The particulate background level of the dilution air may be determined by sampling the dilution air prior to entrance of the exhaust into the dilution tunnel. It is preferred that background particulate sample be collected during the transient cycle if another PM sampling system is available. Otherwise, the PM sampling system used to collect transient cycle PM can be used. If filtered dilution air is used, one measurement may be done prior to or after the test. If the dilution air is not filtered, measurements should be carried out prior to the beginning and after the end of the cycle and the values averaged. |
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4.5.4.

Starting the particulate sampling system

The particulate sampling system shall be started and run on by-pass. The particulate background level of the dilution air may be determined by sampling the dilution air prior to entrance of the exhaust into the dilution tunnel. It is preferred that background particulate sample be collected during the transient cycle if another PM sampling system is available. Otherwise, the PM sampling system used to collect transient cycle PM can be used. If filtered dilution air is used, one measurement may be done prior to or after the test. If the dilution air is not filtered, measurements should be carried out prior to the beginning and after the end of the cycle and the values averaged.

| 4.5.5. | Adjustment of the dilution system
  The total diluted exhaust gas flow of a full flow dilution system or the diluted exhaust gas flow through a partial flow dilution system shall be set to eliminate water condensation in the system, and to obtain a filter face temperature between 315 K (42°C) and 325 K (52°C). |
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4.5.5.

Adjustment of the dilution system

The total diluted exhaust gas flow of a full flow dilution system or the diluted exhaust gas flow through a partial flow dilution system shall be set to eliminate water condensation in the system, and to obtain a filter face temperature between 315 K (42°C) and 325 K (52°C).

| 4.5.6. | Checking the analyzers
  The emission analyzers shall be set at zero and spanned. If sample bags are used, they shall be evacuated. |
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4.5.6.

Checking the analyzers

The emission analyzers shall be set at zero and spanned. If sample bags are used, they shall be evacuated.

| 4.5.7. | Engine starting procedure
  The stabilized engine shall be started within 5 min after completion of warm-up according to the starting procedure recommended by the manufacturer in the owner's manual, using either a production starter motor or the dynamometer. Optionally, the test may start within 5 min of the engine preconditioning phase without shutting the engine off, when the engine has been brought to an idle condition. |
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4.5.7.

Engine starting procedure

The stabilized engine shall be started within 5 min after completion of warm-up according to the starting procedure recommended by the manufacturer in the owner's manual, using either a production starter motor or the dynamometer. Optionally, the test may start within 5 min of the engine preconditioning phase without shutting the engine off, when the engine has been brought to an idle condition.

| 4.5.8. | Cycle run |
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4.5.8.

Cycle run

| 4.5.8.1. | Test sequence
  The test sequence shall commence when the engine is started from shut down after the preconditioning phase or from idle conditions when starting directly from the preconditioning phase with the engine running. The test shall be performed according to the reference cycle as set out in Annex III, Appendix 4. Engine speed and torque command set points shall be issued at 5 Hz (10 Hz recommended) or greater. The set points shall be calculated by linear interpolation between the 1 Hz set points of the reference cycle. Feedback engine speed and torque shall be recorded at least once every second during the test cycle, and the signals may be electronically filtered. |
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4.5.8.1.

Test sequence

The test sequence shall commence when the engine is started from shut down after the preconditioning phase or from idle conditions when starting directly from the preconditioning phase with the engine running. The test shall be performed according to the reference cycle as set out in Annex III, Appendix 4. Engine speed and torque command set points shall be issued at 5 Hz (10 Hz recommended) or greater. The set points shall be calculated by linear interpolation between the 1 Hz set points of the reference cycle. Feedback engine speed and torque shall be recorded at least once every second during the test cycle, and the signals may be electronically filtered.

| 4.5.8.2. | Analyzer response
  At the start of the engine or test sequence, if the cycle is started directly from preconditioning, the measuring equipment shall be started, simultaneously:






  — | start collecting or analyzing dilution air, if a full flow dilution system is used; |
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4.5.8.2.

Analyzer response

At the start of the engine or test sequence, if the cycle is started directly from preconditioning, the measuring equipment shall be started, simultaneously:

—

start collecting or analyzing dilution air, if a full flow dilution system is used;

| — | start collecting or analyzing raw or diluted exhaust gas, depending on the method used; |
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start collecting or analyzing raw or diluted exhaust gas, depending on the method used;

| — | start measuring the amount of diluted exhaust gas and the required temperatures and pressures; |
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start measuring the amount of diluted exhaust gas and the required temperatures and pressures;

| — | start recording the exhaust gas mass flow rate, if raw exhaust gas analysis is used; |
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start recording the exhaust gas mass flow rate, if raw exhaust gas analysis is used;

| — | recording the feedback data of speed and torque of the dynamometer. |
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recording the feedback data of speed and torque of the dynamometer.

If raw exhaust measurement is used, the emission concentrations (HC, CO and NOx) and the exhaust gas mass flow rate shall be measured continuously and stored with at least 2 Hz on a computer system. All other data may be recorded with a sample rate of at least 1 Hz. For analogue analyzers the response shall be recorded, and the calibration data may be applied online or offline during the data evaluation.

If a full flow dilution system is used, HC and NOx shall be measured continuously in the dilution tunnel with a frequency of at least 2 Hz. The average concentrations shall be determined by integrating the analyzer signals over the test cycle. The system response time shall be no greater than 20 s, and shall be coordinated with CVS flow fluctuations and sampling time/test cycle offsets, if necessary. CO and CO2 shall be determined by integration or by analyzing the concentrations in the sample bag collected over the cycle. The concentrations of the gaseous pollutants in the dilution air shall be determined by integration or by collection in the background bag. All other parameters that need to be measured shall be recorded with a minimum of one measurement per second (1 Hz).

| 4.5.8.3. | Particulate sampling
  At the start of the engine or test sequence, if the cycle is started directly from preconditioning, the particulate sampling system shall be switched from by-pass to collecting particulates.
  If a partial flow dilution system is used, the sample pump(s) shall be adjusted so that the flow rate through the particulate sample probe or transfer tube is maintained proportional to the exhaust mass flow rate.
  If a full flow dilution system is used, the sample pump(s) shall be adjusted so that the flow rate through the particulate sample probe or transfer tube is maintained at a value within ± 5 % of the set flow rate. If flow compensation (i.e., proportional control of sample flow) is used, it must be demonstrated that the ratio of main tunnel flow to particulate sample flow does not change by more than ± 5 % of its set value (except for the first 10 seconds of sampling).
  NOTE: For double dilution operation, sample flow is the net difference between the flow rate through the sample filters and the secondary dilution airflow rate.
  The average temperature and pressure at the gas meter(s) or flow instrumentation inlet shall be recorded. If the set flow rate cannot be maintained over the complete cycle (within ± 5 %) because of high particulate loading on the filter, the test shall be voided. The test shall be rerun using a lower flow rate and/or a larger diameter filter. |
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4.5.8.3.

Particulate sampling

At the start of the engine or test sequence, if the cycle is started directly from preconditioning, the particulate sampling system shall be switched from by-pass to collecting particulates.

If a partial flow dilution system is used, the sample pump(s) shall be adjusted so that the flow rate through the particulate sample probe or transfer tube is maintained proportional to the exhaust mass flow rate.

If a full flow dilution system is used, the sample pump(s) shall be adjusted so that the flow rate through the particulate sample probe or transfer tube is maintained at a value within ± 5 % of the set flow rate. If flow compensation (i.e., proportional control of sample flow) is used, it must be demonstrated that the ratio of main tunnel flow to particulate sample flow does not change by more than ± 5 % of its set value (except for the first 10 seconds of sampling).

NOTE: For double dilution operation, sample flow is the net difference between the flow rate through the sample filters and the secondary dilution airflow rate.

The average temperature and pressure at the gas meter(s) or flow instrumentation inlet shall be recorded. If the set flow rate cannot be maintained over the complete cycle (within ± 5 %) because of high particulate loading on the filter, the test shall be voided. The test shall be rerun using a lower flow rate and/or a larger diameter filter.

| 4.5.8.4. | Engine stalling
  If the engine stalls anywhere during the test cycle, the engine shall be preconditioned and restarted, and the test repeated. If a malfunction occurs in any of the required test equipment during the test cycle, the test shall be voided. |
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4.5.8.4.

Engine stalling

If the engine stalls anywhere during the test cycle, the engine shall be preconditioned and restarted, and the test repeated. If a malfunction occurs in any of the required test equipment during the test cycle, the test shall be voided.

| 4.5.8.5. | Operations after test
  At the completion of the test, the measurement of the exhaust gas mass flow rate, the diluted exhaust gas volume, the gas flow into the collecting bags and the particulate sample pump shall be stopped. For an integrating analyzer system, sampling shall continue until system response times have elapsed.
  The concentrations of the collecting bags, if used, shall be analyzed as soon as possible and in any case not later than 20 minutes after the end of the test cycle.
  After the emission test, a zero gas and the same span gas shall be used for re-checking the analyzers. The test will be considered acceptable if the difference between the pre-test and post-test results is less than 2 % of the span gas value.
  The particulate filters shall be returned to the weighing chamber no later than one hour after completion of the test. They shall be conditioned in a petri dish, which is protected against dust contamination and allows air exchange, for at least one hour, and then weighed. The gross weight of the filters shall be recorded. |
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4.5.8.5.

Operations after test

At the completion of the test, the measurement of the exhaust gas mass flow rate, the diluted exhaust gas volume, the gas flow into the collecting bags and the particulate sample pump shall be stopped. For an integrating analyzer system, sampling shall continue until system response times have elapsed.

The concentrations of the collecting bags, if used, shall be analyzed as soon as possible and in any case not later than 20 minutes after the end of the test cycle.

After the emission test, a zero gas and the same span gas shall be used for re-checking the analyzers. The test will be considered acceptable if the difference between the pre-test and post-test results is less than 2 % of the span gas value.

The particulate filters shall be returned to the weighing chamber no later than one hour after completion of the test. They shall be conditioned in a petri dish, which is protected against dust contamination and allows air exchange, for at least one hour, and then weighed. The gross weight of the filters shall be recorded.

| 4.6. | Verification of the test run |
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4.6.

Verification of the test run

| 4.6.1. | Data Shift
  To minimise the biasing effect of the time lag between the feedback and reference cycle values, the entire engine speed and torque feedback signal sequence may be advanced or delayed in time with respect to the reference speed and torque sequence. If the feedback signals are shifted, both speed and torque must be shifted by the same amount in the same direction. |
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4.6.1.

Data Shift

To minimise the biasing effect of the time lag between the feedback and reference cycle values, the entire engine speed and torque feedback signal sequence may be advanced or delayed in time with respect to the reference speed and torque sequence. If the feedback signals are shifted, both speed and torque must be shifted by the same amount in the same direction.

| 4.6.2. | Calculation of the Cycle Work
  The actual cycle work Wact (kWh) shall be calculated using each pair of engine feedback speed and torque values recorded. The actual cycle work Wact is used for comparison to the reference cycle work Wref and for calculating the brake specific emissions. The same methodology shall be used for integrating both reference and actual engine power. If values are to be determined between adjacent reference or adjacent measured values, linear interpolation shall be used.
  In integrating the reference and actual cycle work, all negative torque values shall be set equal to zero and included. If integration is performed at a frequency of less than 5 Hertz, and if, during a given time segment, the torque value changes from positive to negative or negative to positive, the negative portion shall be computed and set equal to zero. The positive portion shall be included in the integrated value.
  Wact shall be between -15 % and + 5 % of Wref. |
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4.6.2.

Calculation of the Cycle Work

The actual cycle work Wact (kWh) shall be calculated using each pair of engine feedback speed and torque values recorded. The actual cycle work Wact is used for comparison to the reference cycle work Wref and for calculating the brake specific emissions. The same methodology shall be used for integrating both reference and actual engine power. If values are to be determined between adjacent reference or adjacent measured values, linear interpolation shall be used.

In integrating the reference and actual cycle work, all negative torque values shall be set equal to zero and included. If integration is performed at a frequency of less than 5 Hertz, and if, during a given time segment, the torque value changes from positive to negative or negative to positive, the negative portion shall be computed and set equal to zero. The positive portion shall be included in the integrated value.

Wact shall be between -15 % and + 5 % of Wref.

| 4.6.3. | Validation Statistics of the Test Cycle
  Linear regressions of the feedback values on the reference values shall be performed for speed, torque and power. This shall be done after any feedback data shift has occurred, if this option is selected. The method of least squares shall be used, with the best fit equation having the form:



  where:
  y= feedback (actual) value of speed (min-1) , torque (N·m), or power (kW)
  m= slope of the regression line
  x= reference value of speed (min-1) , torque (N·m), or power (kW)
  b= y intercept of the regression line
  The standard error of estimate (SE) of y on x and the coefficient of determination (r) shall be calculated for each regression line.
  It is recommended that this analysis be performed at 1 Hertz. For a test to be considered valid, the criteria of Table 1 must be met.
  Table 1: Regression Line Tolerances | Speed | Torque | Power |
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| Standard error of estimate (SE) of Y on X | max 100 min-1 | max 13 % of power map maximum engine torque | max 8 % of power map maximum engine power |
| Slope of the regression line, m | 0,95 to 1,03 | 0,83 — 1,03 | 0,89 — 1,03 |
| Coefficient of determination, r2 | min 0,9700 | min 0,8800 | min 0,9100 |
| Y intercept of the regression line, b | ± 50 min-1 | ± 20 N·m or ± 2 % of max torque, whichever is greater | ± 4 kWor ± 2 % of max power, whichever is greater |

4.6.3.

Validation Statistics of the Test Cycle

Linear regressions of the feedback values on the reference values shall be performed for speed, torque and power. This shall be done after any feedback data shift has occurred, if this option is selected. The method of least squares shall be used, with the best fit equation having the form:

Formula

where:

y= feedback (actual) value of speed (min-1) , torque (N·m), or power (kW)

m= slope of the regression line

x= reference value of speed (min-1) , torque (N·m), or power (kW)

b= y intercept of the regression line

The standard error of estimate (SE) of y on x and the coefficient of determination (r) shall be calculated for each regression line.

It is recommended that this analysis be performed at 1 Hertz. For a test to be considered valid, the criteria of Table 1 must be met.

Table 1: Regression Line Tolerances

Speed

Torque

Power

Standard error of estimate (SE) of Y on X

max 100 min-1

max 13 % of power map maximum engine torque

max 8 % of power map maximum engine power

Slope of the regression line, m

0,95 to 1,03

0,83 — 1,03

0,89 — 1,03

Coefficient of determination, r2

min 0,9700

min 0,8800

min 0,9100

Y intercept of the regression line, b

± 50 min-1

± 20 N·m or ± 2 % of max torque, whichever is greater

± 4 kWor ± 2 % of max power, whichever is greater

For regression purposes only, point deletions are permitted where noted in Table 2 before doing the regression calculation. However, those points must not be deleted for the calculation of cycle work and emissions. An idle point is defined as a point having a normalized reference torque of 0 % and a normalized reference speed of 0 %. Point deletion may be applied to the whole or to any part of the cycle.

Table 2. Permitted Point Deletions From Regression Analysis (points to which the point deletion is applied have to be specified)

| CONDITION | SPEED AND/OR TORQUE AND/OR POWER POINTS WHICH MAY BE DELETED WITH REFERENCE TO THE CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE LEFT COLUMN |
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| First 24 (±1) s and last 25 s | Speed, torque and power |
| Wide open throttle, and torque feedback < 95 % torque reference | Torque and/or power |
| Wide open throttle, and speed feedback < 95 % speed reference | Speed and/or power |
| Closed throttle, speed feedback > idle speed + 50 min-1, and torque feedback > 105 % torque reference | Torque and/or power |
| Closed throttle, speed feedback ≤ idle speed + 50 min-1, and torque feedback = Manufacturer defined/measured idle torque ± 2 % of max torque | Speed and/or power |
| Closed throttle and speed feedback > 105 % speed reference | Speed and/or power |

CONDITION

SPEED AND/OR TORQUE AND/OR POWER POINTS WHICH MAY BE DELETED WITH REFERENCE TO THE CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE LEFT COLUMN

First 24 (±1) s and last 25 s

Speed, torque and power

Wide open throttle, and torque feedback < 95 % torque reference

Torque and/or power

Wide open throttle, and speed feedback < 95 % speed reference

Speed and/or power

Closed throttle, speed feedback > idle speed + 50 min-1, and torque feedback > 105 % torque reference

Torque and/or power

Closed throttle, speed feedback ≤ idle speed + 50 min-1, and torque feedback = Manufacturer defined/measured idle torque ± 2 % of max torque

Speed and/or power

Closed throttle and speed feedback > 105 % speed reference

Speed and/or power

| 5) | Appendix 1 shall be replaced by the following:

  ‘APPENDIX 1
  MEASUREMENT AND SAMPLING PROCEDURES
  1.   MEASUREMENT AND SAMPLING PROCEDURES (NRSC TEST)
  Gaseous and particulate components emitted by the engine submitted for testing shall be measured by the methods described in Annex VI. The methods of Annex VI describe the recommended analytical systems for the gaseous emissions (Section 1.1) and the recommended particulate dilution and sampling systems (Section 1.2).
  1.1.   Dynamometer specification
  An engine dynamometer with adequate characteristics to perform the test cycle described in Annex III, Section 3.7.1 shall be used. The instrumentation for torque and speed measurement shall allow the measurement of the power within the given limits. Additional calculations may be necessary. The accuracy of the measuring equipment must be such that the maximum tolerances of the figures given in point 1.3 are not exceeded.
  1.2.   Exhaust gas flow
  The exhaust gas flow shall be determined by one of the methods mentioned in sections 1.2.1 to 1.2.4.
  1.2.1.   Direct measurement method
  Direct measurement of the exhaust flow by flow nozzle or equivalent metering system (for detail see ISO 5167:2000).
  NOTE: Direct gaseous flow measurement is a difficult task. Precautions must be taken to avoid measurement errors that will impact emission value errors.
  1.2.2.   Air and fuel measurement method
  Measurement of the airflow and the fuel flow.
  Air flow-meters and fuel flow-meters with the accuracy defined in Section 1.3 shall be used.
  The calculation of the exhaust gas flow is as follows:
  GEXHW = GAIRW + GFUEL (for wet exhaust mass)
  1.2.3.   Carbon balance method
  Exhaust mass calculation from fuel consumption and exhaust gas concentrations using the carbon balance method (Annex III, Appendix 3).
  1.2.4.   Tracer measurement method
  This method involves measurement of the concentration of a tracer gas in the exhaust. A known amount of an inert gas (e.g. pure helium) shall be injected into the exhaust gas flow as a tracer. The gas is mixed and diluted by the exhaust gas, but must not react in the exhaust pipe. The concentration of the gas shall then be measured in the exhaust gas sample.
  In order to ensure complete mixing of the tracer gas, the exhaust gas sampling probe shall be located at least 1 m or 30 times the diameter of the exhaust pipe, whichever is larger, downstream of the tracer gas injection point. The sampling probe may be located closer to the injection point if complete mixing is verified by comparing the tracer gas concentration with the reference concentration when the tracer gas is injected upstream of the engine.
  The tracer gas flow rate shall be set so that the tracer gas concentration at engine idle speed after mixing becomes lower than the full scale of the trace gas analyzer.
  The calculation of the exhaust gas flow is as follows:



  where







  GEXHW | = | instantaneous exhaust mass flow (kg/s) |
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| GT | = | tracer gas flow (cm3/min) |
| concmix | = | instantaneous concentration of the tracer gas after mixing, (ppm) |
| ρEXH | = | density of the exhaust gas (kg/m3) |
| conca | = | background concentration of the tracer gas in the intake air (ppm) |

5)

Appendix 1 shall be replaced by the following:

‘APPENDIX 1

MEASUREMENT AND SAMPLING PROCEDURES

1.   MEASUREMENT AND SAMPLING PROCEDURES (NRSC TEST)

Gaseous and particulate components emitted by the engine submitted for testing shall be measured by the methods described in Annex VI. The methods of Annex VI describe the recommended analytical systems for the gaseous emissions (Section 1.1) and the recommended particulate dilution and sampling systems (Section 1.2).

1.1.   Dynamometer specification

An engine dynamometer with adequate characteristics to perform the test cycle described in Annex III, Section 3.7.1 shall be used. The instrumentation for torque and speed measurement shall allow the measurement of the power within the given limits. Additional calculations may be necessary. The accuracy of the measuring equipment must be such that the maximum tolerances of the figures given in point 1.3 are not exceeded.

1.2.   Exhaust gas flow

The exhaust gas flow shall be determined by one of the methods mentioned in sections 1.2.1 to 1.2.4.

1.2.1.   Direct measurement method

Direct measurement of the exhaust flow by flow nozzle or equivalent metering system (for detail see ISO 5167:2000).

NOTE: Direct gaseous flow measurement is a difficult task. Precautions must be taken to avoid measurement errors that will impact emission value errors.

1.2.2.   Air and fuel measurement method

Measurement of the airflow and the fuel flow.

Air flow-meters and fuel flow-meters with the accuracy defined in Section 1.3 shall be used.

The calculation of the exhaust gas flow is as follows:

GEXHW = GAIRW + GFUEL (for wet exhaust mass)

1.2.3.   Carbon balance method

Exhaust mass calculation from fuel consumption and exhaust gas concentrations using the carbon balance method (Annex III, Appendix 3).

1.2.4.   Tracer measurement method

This method involves measurement of the concentration of a tracer gas in the exhaust. A known amount of an inert gas (e.g. pure helium) shall be injected into the exhaust gas flow as a tracer. The gas is mixed and diluted by the exhaust gas, but must not react in the exhaust pipe. The concentration of the gas shall then be measured in the exhaust gas sample.

In order to ensure complete mixing of the tracer gas, the exhaust gas sampling probe shall be located at least 1 m or 30 times the diameter of the exhaust pipe, whichever is larger, downstream of the tracer gas injection point. The sampling probe may be located closer to the injection point if complete mixing is verified by comparing the tracer gas concentration with the reference concentration when the tracer gas is injected upstream of the engine.

The tracer gas flow rate shall be set so that the tracer gas concentration at engine idle speed after mixing becomes lower than the full scale of the trace gas analyzer.

The calculation of the exhaust gas flow is as follows:

Formula

where

GEXHW

=

instantaneous exhaust mass flow (kg/s)

GT

=

tracer gas flow (cm3/min)

concmix

=

instantaneous concentration of the tracer gas after mixing, (ppm)

ρEXH

=

density of the exhaust gas (kg/m3)

conca

=

background concentration of the tracer gas in the intake air (ppm)

The background concentration of the tracer gas (conc
  a) may be determined by averaging the background concentration measured immediately before and after the test run.

When the background concentration is less than 1 % of the concentration of the tracer gas after mixing (conc
  mix.) at maximum exhaust flow, the background concentration may be neglected.

The total system shall meet the accuracy specifications for the exhaust gas flow and shall be calibrated according to Appendix 2, Section 1.11.2

1.2.5.   Air flow and air to fuel ratio measurement method

This method involves exhaust mass calculation from the air flow and the air to fuel ratio. The calculation of the instantaneous exhaust gas mass flow is as follows:

Formula

with

A/F
  st = 14,5

Formula

where

| A/Fst | = | stoichiometric air/fuel ratio (kg/kg) |
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| λ | = | relative air / fuel ratio |
| concCO2 | = | dry CO2 concentration ( %) |
| concCO | = | dry CO concentration (ppm) |
| concHC | = | HC concentration (ppm) |

A/Fst

=

stoichiometric air/fuel ratio (kg/kg)

λ

=

relative air / fuel ratio

concCO2

=

dry CO2 concentration ( %)

concCO

=

dry CO concentration (ppm)

concHC

=

HC concentration (ppm)

NOTE: The calculation refers to a diesel fuel with a H/C ratio equal to 1.8.

The air flowmeter shall meet the accuracy specifications in Table 3, the CO2 analyzer used shall meet the specifications of clause 1.4.1, and the total system shall meet the accuracy specifications for the exhaust gas flow.

Optionally, air to fuel ratio measurement equipment, such as a zirconia type sensor, may be used for the measurement of the relative air to fuel ratio in accordance with the specifications of clause 1.4.4.

1.2.6.   Total dilute exhaust gas flow

When using a full flow dilution system, the total flow of the dilute exhaust (GTOTW) shall be measured with a PDP or CFV or SSV (Annex VI, Section 1.2.1.2.) The accuracy shall conform to the provisions of Annex III, Appendix 2, Section 2.2.

1.3.   Accuracy

The calibration of all measurement instruments shall be traceable to national or international standards and comply with the requirements listed in Table 3.

Table 3. Accuracy of Measuring Instruments

| No. | Measuring Instrument | Accuracy |
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| 1 | Engine speed | ± 2 % of reading or ± 1 % of engine's max. value whichever is larger |
| 2 | Torque | ± 2 % of reading or ± 1 % of engine's max. value whichever is larger |
| 3 | Fuel consumption | ± 2 % of engine's max. value |
| 4 | Air consumption | ± 2 % of reading or ± 1 % of engine's max. value whichever is larger |
| 5 | Exhaust gas flow | ± 2,5 % of reading or ± 1,5 % of engine's max. value whichever is larger |
| 6 | Temperatures ≤ 600 K | ± 2 K absolute |
| 7 | Temperatures > 600 K | ± 1 % of reading |
| 8 | Exhaust gas pressure | ± 0,2 kPa absolute |
| 9 | Intake air depression | ± 0,05 kPa absolute |
| 10 | Atmospheric pressure | ± 0,1 kPa absolute |
| 11 | Other pressures | ± 0,1 kPa absolute |
| 12 | Absolute humidity | ± 5 % of reading |
| 13 | Dilution air flow | ± 2 % of reading |
| 14 | Diluted exhaust gas flow | ± 2 % of reading |

No.

Measuring Instrument

Accuracy

1

Engine speed

± 2 % of reading or ± 1 % of engine's max. value whichever is larger

2

Torque

± 2 % of reading or ± 1 % of engine's max. value whichever is larger

3

Fuel consumption

± 2 % of engine's max. value

4

Air consumption

± 2 % of reading or ± 1 % of engine's max. value whichever is larger

5

Exhaust gas flow

± 2,5 % of reading or ± 1,5 % of engine's max. value whichever is larger

6

Temperatures ≤ 600 K

± 2 K absolute

7

Temperatures > 600 K

± 1 % of reading

8

Exhaust gas pressure

± 0,2 kPa absolute

9

Intake air depression

± 0,05 kPa absolute

10

Atmospheric pressure

± 0,1 kPa absolute

11

Other pressures

± 0,1 kPa absolute

12

Absolute humidity

± 5 % of reading

13

Dilution air flow

± 2 % of reading

14

Diluted exhaust gas flow

± 2 % of reading

1.4.   Determination of the gaseous components

1.4.1.   General analyser specifications

The analysers shall have a measuring range appropriate for the accuracy required to measure the concentrations of the exhaust gas components (section 1.4.1.1). It is recommended that the analysers be operated in such a way that the measured concentration falls between 15 % and 100 % of full scale.

If the full scale value is 155 ppm (or ppm C) or less or if read-out systems (computers, data loggers) that provide sufficient accuracy and resolution below 15 % of full scale are used, concentrations below 15 % of full scale are also acceptable. In this case, additional calibrations are to be made to ensure the accuracy of the calibration curves — Annex III, Appendix 2, section 1.5.5.2.

The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of the equipment shall be on a level as to minimize additional errors.

1.4.1.1.   Measurement error

The analyzer shall not deviate from the nominal calibration point by more than ± 2 % of the reading or ± 0.3 % of full scale, whichever is larger.

NOTE: For the purpose of this standard, accuracy is defined as the deviation of the analyzer reading from the nominal calibration values using a calibration gas (= true value)

1.4.1.2.   Repeatability

The repeatability, defined as 2,5 times the standard deviation of 10 repetitive responses to a given calibration or span gas, must be no greater than ± 1 % of full scale concentration for each range used above 155 ppm (or ppm C) or ± 2 % of each range used below 155 ppm (or ppm C).

1.4.1.3.   Noise

The analyser peak-to-peak response to zero and calibration or span gases over any 10-second period shall not exceed 2 % of full scale on all ranges used.

1.4.1.4.   Zero drift

The zero drift during a one-hour period shall be less than 2 % of full scale on the lowest range used. The zero response is defined as the mean response, including noise, to a zero gas during a 30-second time interval.

1.4.1.5.   Span drift

The span drift during a one-hour period shall be less than 2 % of full scale on the lowest range used. Span is defined as the difference between the span response and the zero response. The span response is defined as the mean response, including noise, to a span gas during a 30-second time interval.

1.4.2.   Gas drying

The optional gas drying device must have a minimal effect on the concentration of the measured gases. Chemical dryers are not an acceptable method of removing water from the sample.

1.4.3.   Analysers

Sections 1.4.3.1 to 1.4.3.5 of this Appendix describe the measurement principles to be used. A detailed description of the measurement systems is given in Annex VI.

The gases to be measured shall be analysed with the following instruments. For non-linear analysers, the use of linearizing circuits is permitted.

1.4.3.1.   Carbon monoxide (CO) analysis

The carbon monoxide analyser shall be of the non-dispersive infra-red (NDIR) absorption type.

1.4.3.2.   Carbon dioxide (CO2) analysis

The carbon dioxide analyser shall be of the non-dispersive infra-red (NDIR) absorption type.

1.4.3.3.   Hydrocarbon (HC) analysis

The hydrocarbon analyser shall be of the heated flame ionization detector (HFID) type with detector, valves, pipework, etc, heated so as to maintain a gas temperature of 463 K (190°C) ± 10 K.

1.4.3.4.   Oxides of nitrogen (NOx) analysis

The oxides of nitrogen analyser shall be of the chemiluminescent detector (CLD) or heated chemiluminescent detector (HCLD) type with a NO2/NO converter, if measured on a dry basis. If measured on a wet basis, a HCLD with converter maintained above 328 K (55°C) shall be used, provided the water quench check (Annex III, Appendix 2, section 1.9.2.2) is satisfied.

For both CLD and HCLD, the sampling path shall be maintained at a wall temperature of 328 K to 473 K ( 55°C to 200°C) up to the converter for dry measurement, and up to the analyzer for wet measurement.

1.4.4.   Air to fuel measurement

The air to fuel measurement equipment used to determine the exhaust gas flow as specified in section 1.2.5 shall be a wide range air to fuel ratio sensor or lambda sensor of Zirconia type.

The sensor shall be mounted directly on the exhaust pipe where the exhaust gas temperature is high enough to eliminate water condensation.

The accuracy of the sensor with incorporated electronics shall be within:

± 3 % of reading λ < 2

± 5 % of reading 2 ≤ λ < 5

± 10 % of reading 5 ≤ λ

To fulfil the accuracy specified above, the sensor shall be calibrated as specified by the instrument manufacturer.

1.4.5.   Sampling for gaseous emissions

The gaseous emissions sampling probes must be fitted at least 0,5 m or three times the diameter of the exhaust pipe — whichever is the larger — upstream of the exit of the exhaust gas system as far as applicable and sufficiently close to the engine as to ensure an exhaust gas temperature of at least 343 K (70°C) at the probe.

In the case of a multi-cylinder engine with a branched exhaust manifold, the inlet of the probe shall be located sufficiently far downstream so as to ensure that the sample is representative of the average exhaust emissions from all cylinders. In multi-cylinder engines having distinct groups of manifolds, such as in a “V”-engine configuration, it is permissible to acquire a sample from each group individually and calculate an average exhaust emission. Other methods which have been shown to correlate with the above methods may be used. For exhaust emissions calculation the total exhaust mass flow of the engine must be used.

If the composition of the exhaust gas is influenced by any exhaust after-treatment system, the exhaust sample must be taken upstream of this device in the tests of stage I and downstream of this device in the tests of stage II. When a full flow dilution system is used for the determination of the particulates, the gaseous emissions may also be determined in the diluted exhaust gas. The sampling probes shall be close to the particulate sampling probe in the dilution tunnel (Annex VI, section 1.2.1.2, DT and Section 1.2.2, PSP). CO and CO2 may optionally be determined by sampling into a bag and subsequent measurement of the concentration in the sampling bag.

1.5.   Determination of the particulates

The determination of the particulates requires a dilution system. Dilution may be accomplished by a partial flow dilution system or a full flow dilution system. The flow capacity of the dilution system shall be large enough to completely eliminate water condensation in the dilution and sampling systems, and maintain the temperature of the diluted exhaust gas between 315 K (42°C) and 325 K (52°C) immediately upstream of the filter holders. De-humidifying the dilution air before entering the dilution system is permitted, if the air humidity is high. Dilution air pre-heating above the temperature limit of 303 K (30 °C) is recommended, if the ambient temperature is below 293 K (20°C). However, the diluted air temperature must not exceed 325 K (52°C) prior to the introduction of the exhaust in the dilution tunnel.

NOTE: For steady-state procedure, the filter temperature may be kept at or below the maximum temperature of 325 K (52°C) instead of respecting the temperature range of 42°C — 52°C.

For a partial flow dilution system, the particulate sampling probe must be fitted close to and upstream of the gaseous probe as defined in Section 4.4 and in accordance with Annex VI, section 1.2.1.1, figure 4-12 EP and SP.

The partial flow dilution system has to be designed to split the exhaust stream into two fractions, the smaller one being diluted with air and subsequently used for particulate measurement. From that it is essential that the dilution ratio be determined very accurately. Different splitting methods can be applied, whereby the type of splitting used dictates to a significant degree the sampling hardware and procedures to be used (Annex VI, section 1.2.1.1).

To determine the mass of the particulates, a particulate sampling system, particulate sampling filters, a microgram balance and a temperature and humidity controlled weighing chamber are required.

For particulate sampling, two methods may be applied:

| — | the single filter method uses one pair of filters (1.5.1.3. of this Appendix) for all modes of the test cycle. Considerable attention must be paid to sampling times and flows during the sampling phase of the test. However, only one pair of filters will be required for the test cycle, |
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the single filter method uses one pair of filters (1.5.1.3. of this Appendix) for all modes of the test cycle. Considerable attention must be paid to sampling times and flows during the sampling phase of the test. However, only one pair of filters will be required for the test cycle,

| — | the multiple filter method dictates that one pair of filters (section 1.5.1.3. of this Appendix) is used for each of the individual modes of the test cycle. This method allows more lenient sample procedures but uses more filters. |
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the multiple filter method dictates that one pair of filters (section 1.5.1.3. of this Appendix) is used for each of the individual modes of the test cycle. This method allows more lenient sample procedures but uses more filters.

1.5.1.   Particulate sampling filters

1.5.1.1.   Filter specification

Fluorocarbon coated glass fibre filters or fluorocarbon based membrane filters are required for certification tests. For special applications different filter materials may be used. All filter types shall have a 0,3 μm DOP (di-octylphthalate) collection efficiency of at least 99 % at a gas face velocity between 35 and 100 cm/s. When performing correlation tests between laboratories or between a manufacturer and an approval authority, filters of identical quality must be used.

1.5.1.2.   Filter size

Particulate filters must have a minimum diameter of 47 mm (37 mm stain diameter). Larger diameter filters are acceptable (section 1.5.1.5.).

1.5.1.3.   Primary and back-up filters

The diluted exhaust shall be sampled by a pair of filters placed in series (one primary and one back-up filter) during the test sequence. The back-up filter shall be located no more than 100 mm downstream of, and shall not be in contact with, the primary filter. The filters may be weighed separately or as a pair with the filters placed stain side to stain side.

1.5.1.4.   Filter face velocity

A gas face velocity through the filter of 35 to 100 cm/s shall be achieved. The pressure drop increase between the beginning and the end of the test shall be no more than 25 kPa.

1.5.1.5.   Filter loading

The recommended minimum filter loadings for the most common filter sizes are shown in the following table. For larger filter sizes, the minimum filter loading shall be 0,065 mg/1000 mm2 filter area.

| Filter Diameter (mm) | Recommended stain diameter (mm) | Recommended minimum loading (mg) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 47 | 37 | 0,11 |
| 70 | 60 | 0,25 |
| 90 | 80 | 0,41 |
| 110 | 100 | 0,62 |

Filter Diameter (mm)

Recommended stain diameter (mm)

Recommended minimum loading (mg)

47

37

0,11

70

60

0,25

90

80

0,41

110

100

0,62

For the multiple filter method, the recommended minimum filter loading for the sum of all filters shall be the product of the appropriate value above and the square root of the total number of modes.

1.5.2.   Weighing chamber and analytical balance specifications

1.5.2.1.   Weighing chamber conditions

The temperature of the chamber (or room) in which the particulate filters are conditioned and weighed shall be maintained to within 295 K (22°C) ± 3 K during all filter conditioning and weighing. The humidity shall be maintained to a dew point of 282,5 (9,5°C) ± 3 K and a relative humidity of 45 ± 8 %.

1.5.2.2.   Reference filter weighing

The chamber (or room) environment shall be free of any ambient contaminants (such as dust) that would settle on the particulate filters during their stabilisation. Disturbances to weighing room specifications as outlined in section 1.5.2.1 will be allowed if the duration of the disturbances does not exceed 30 minutes. The weighing room should meet the required specifications prior to personnel entrance into the weighing room. At least two unused reference filters or reference filter pairs shall be weighed within four hours of, but preferably at the same time as the sample filter (pair) weighing. They shall be the same size and material as the sample filters.

If the average weight of the reference filters (reference filter pairs) changes between sample filter weighing by more than 10 μg, then all sample filters shall be discarded and the emissions test repeated.

If the weighing room stability criteria outlined in section 1.5.2.1 is not met, but the reference filter (pair) weighing meet the above criteria, the engine manufacturer has the option of accepting the sample filter weights or voiding the tests, fixing the weighing room control system and re-running the test.

1.5.2.3.   Analytical balance

The analytical balance used to determine the weights of all filters shall have a precision (standard deviation) of 2 μg and a resolution of 1 μg (1 digit = 1 μg) specified by the balance manufacturer.

1.5.2.4.   Elimination of static electricity effects

To eliminate the effects of static electricity, the filters shall be neutralized prior to weighing, for example, by a Polonium neutralizer or a device of similar effect.

1.5.3.   Additional specifications for particulate measurement

All parts of the dilution system and the sampling system from the exhaust pipe up to the filter holder, which are in contact with raw and diluted exhaust gas, must be designed to minimize deposition or alteration of the particulates. All parts must be made of electrically conductive materials that do not react with exhaust gas components, and must be electrically grounded to prevent electrostatic effects.

2.   MEASUREMENT AND SAMPLING PROCEDURES (NRTC TEST)

2.1.   Introduction

Gaseous and particulate components emitted by the engine submitted for testing shall be measured by the methods of Annex VI. The methods of Annex VI describe the recommended analytical systems for the gaseous emissions (Section 1.1) and the recommended particulate dilution and sampling systems (Section 1.2).

2.2.   Dynamometer and test cell equipment

The following equipment shall be used for emission tests of engines on engine dynamometers:

2.2.1.   Engine Dynamometer

An engine dynamometer shall be used with adequate characteristics to perform the test cycle described in Appendix 4 to this Annex. The instrumentation for torque and speed measurement shall allow the measurement of the power within the given limits. Additional calculations may be necessary. The accuracy of the measuring equipment must be such that the maximum tolerances of the figures given in Table 3 are not exceeded.

2.2.2.   Other Instruments

Measuring instruments for fuel consumption, air consumption, temperature of coolant and lubricant, exhaust gas pressure and intake manifold depression, exhaust gas temperature, air intake temperature, atmospheric pressure, humidity and fuel temperature shall be used, as required. These instruments shall satisfy the requirements given in Table 3:

Table 3. Accuracy of Measuring Instruments

| No. | Measuring Instrument | Accuracy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Engine speed | ± 2 % of reading or ± 1 % of engine's max. value, whichever is larger |
| 2 | Torque | ± 2 % of reading or ± 1 % of engine's max. value, whichever is larger |
| 3 | Fuel consumption | ± 2 % of engine's max. value |
| 4 | Air consumption | ± 2 % of reading or ± 1 % of engine's max. value, whichever is larger |
| 5 | Exhaust gas flow | ± 2,5 % of reading or ± 1,5 % of engine's max. value, whichever is larger |
| 6 | Temperatures ≤ 600 K | ± 2 K absolute |
| 7 | Temperatures > 600 K | ± 1 % of reading |
| 8 | Exhaust gas pressure | ± 0,2 kPa absolute |
| 9 | Intake air depression | ± 0,05 kPa absolute |
| 10 | Atmospheric pressure | ± 0,1 kPa absolute |
| 11 | Other pressures | ± 0,1 kPa absolute |
| 12 | Absolute humidity | ± 5 % of reading |
| 13 | Dilution air flow | ± 2 % of reading |
| 14 | Diluted exhaust gas flow | ± 2 % of reading |

No.

Measuring Instrument

Accuracy

1

Engine speed

± 2 % of reading or ± 1 % of engine's max. value, whichever is larger

2

Torque

± 2 % of reading or ± 1 % of engine's max. value, whichever is larger

3

Fuel consumption

± 2 % of engine's max. value

4

Air consumption

± 2 % of reading or ± 1 % of engine's max. value, whichever is larger

5

Exhaust gas flow

± 2,5 % of reading or ± 1,5 % of engine's max. value, whichever is larger

6

Temperatures ≤ 600 K

± 2 K absolute

7

Temperatures > 600 K

± 1 % of reading

8

Exhaust gas pressure

± 0,2 kPa absolute

9

Intake air depression

± 0,05 kPa absolute

10

Atmospheric pressure

± 0,1 kPa absolute

11

Other pressures

± 0,1 kPa absolute

12

Absolute humidity

± 5 % of reading

13

Dilution air flow

± 2 % of reading

14

Diluted exhaust gas flow

± 2 % of reading

2.2.3.   Raw Exhaust Gas Flow

For calculating the emissions in the raw exhaust gas and for controlling a partial flow dilution system, it is necessary to know the exhaust gas mass flow rate. For determinating the exhaust mass flow rate, either of the methods described below may be used.

For the purpose of emissions calculation, the response time of either method described below shall be equal to or less than the requirement for the analyzer response time, as defined in Appendix 2, Section 1.11.1.

For the purpose of controlling a partial flow dilution system, a faster response is required. For partial flow dilution systems with online control, a response time of ≤ 0,3 s is required. For partial flow dilution systems with look ahead control based on a pre-recorded test run, a response time of the exhaust flow measurement system of ≤ 5 s with a rise time of ≤ 1 s is required. The system response time shall be specified by the instrument manufacturer. The combined response time requirements for exhaust gas flow and partial flow dilution system are indicated in Section 2.4.

Direct measurement method

Direct measurement of the instantaneous exhaust flow may be done by systems, such as:

| — | pressure differential devices, like flow nozzle, (for details see ISO 5167: 2000) |
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—

pressure differential devices, like flow nozzle, (for details see ISO 5167: 2000)

| — | ultrasonic flowmeter |
| --- | --- |

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ultrasonic flowmeter

| — | vortex flowmeter. |
| --- | --- |

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vortex flowmeter.

Precautions shall be taken to avoid measurement errors, which will impact emission value errors. Such precautions include the careful installation of the device in the engine exhaust system according to the instrument manufacturers' recommendations and to good engineering practice. Especially, engine performance and emissions must not be affected by the installation of the device.

The flowmeters shall meet the accuracy specifications of Table 3.

Air and fuel measurement method

This involves measurement of the airflow and the fuel flow with suitable flowmeters. The calculation of the instantaneous exhaust gas flow is as follows:

GEXHW
  = GAIRW
  - GFUEL
  (for wet exhaust mass)

The flowmeters shall meet the accuracy specifications of Table 3, but shall also be accurate enough to also meet the accuracy specifications for the exhaust gas flow.

Tracer measurement method

This involves measurement of the concentration of a tracer gas in the exhaust.

A known amount of an inert gas (e.g. pure helium) shall be injected into the exhaust gas flow as a tracer. The gas is mixed and diluted by the exhaust gas, but must not react in the exhaust pipe. The concentration of the gas shall then be measured in the exhaust gas sample.

In order to ensure complete mixing of the tracer gas, the exhaust gas sampling probe shall be located at least 1 m or 30 times the diameter of the exhaust pipe, whichever is larger, downstream of the tracer gas injection point. The sampling probe may be located closer to the injection point if complete mixing is verified by comparing the tracer gas concentration with the reference concentration when the tracer gas is injected upstream of the engine.

The tracer gas flow rate shall be set so that the tracer gas concentration at engine idle speed after mixing becomes lower than the full scale of the trace gas analyzer.

The calculation of the exhaust gas flow is as follows:

Formula

where

| GEXHW | = | = instantaneous exhaust mass flow (kg/s) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GT | = | tracer gas flow(cm3/min) |
| concmix | = | instantaneous concentration of the tracer gas after mixing (ppm) |
| ρEXH | = | density of the exhaust gas (kg/m3) |
| conca | = | background concentration of the tracer gas in the intake air (ppm) |

GEXHW

=

= instantaneous exhaust mass flow (kg/s)

GT

=

tracer gas flow(cm3/min)

concmix

=

instantaneous concentration of the tracer gas after mixing (ppm)

ρEXH

=

density of the exhaust gas (kg/m3)

conca

=

background concentration of the tracer gas in the intake air (ppm)

The background concentration of the tracer gas (conc
  a) may be determined by averaging the background concentration measured immediately before the test run and after the test run.

When the background concentration is less than 1 % of the concentration of the tracer gas after mixing (conc
  mix.) at maximum exhaust flow, the background concentration may be neglected.

The total system shall meet the accuracy specifications for the exhaust gas flow, and shall be calibrated according to Appendix 2, paragraph 1.11.2

Air flow and air to fuel ratio measurement method

This involves exhaust mass calculation from the airflow and the air to fuel ratio. The calculation of the instantaneous exhaust gas mass flow is as follows:

Formula

with

A/F
  st = 14,5

Formula

where

| A/Fst | = | stoichiometric air/fuel ratio (kg/kg) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| λ | = | relative air / fuel ratio |
| concCO2 | = | dry CO2 concentration (%) |
| concCO | = | dry CO concentration (ppm) |
| concHC | = | HC concentration (ppm) |

A/Fst

=

stoichiometric air/fuel ratio (kg/kg)

λ

=

relative air / fuel ratio

concCO2

=

dry CO2 concentration (%)

concCO

=

dry CO concentration (ppm)

concHC

=

HC concentration (ppm)

NOTE: The calculation refers to a diesel fuel with a H/C ratio equal to 1.8.

The air flowmeter shall meet the accuracy specifications in Table 3, the CO2 analyzer used shall meet the specifications of section 2.3.1, and the total system shall meet the accuracy specifications for the exhaust gas flow.

Optionally, air to fuel ratio measurement equipment, such as a zirconia type sensor, may be used for the measurement of the excess air ratio in accordance with the specifications of section 2.3.4.

2.2.4.   Diluted Exhaust Gas Flow

For calculation of the emissions in the diluted exhaust gas, it is necessary to know the diluted exhaust gas mass flow rate. The total diluted exhaust gas flow over the cycle (kg/test) shall be calculated from the measurement values over the cycle and the corresponding calibration data of the flow measurement device (V
  0 for PDP, K
  V for CFV, C
  d for SSV): the corresponding methods described in Appendix 3, section 2.2.1 shall be used. If the total sample mass of particulates and gaseous pollutants exceeds 0,5 % of the total CVS flow, the CVS flow shall be corrected or the particulate sample flow shall be returned to the CVS prior to the flow measuring device.

2.3.   Determination of the gaseous components

2.3.1.   General Analyser Specifications

The analysers shall have a measuring range appropriate for the accuracy required to measure the concentrations of the exhaust gas components (section 1.4.1.1). It is recommended that the analysers be operated in such a way that the measured concentration falls between 15 % and 100 % of full scale.

If the full scale value is 155 ppm (or ppm C) or less, or if read-out systems (computers, data loggers) that provide sufficient accuracy and resolution below 15 % of full scale are used, concentrations below 15 % of full scale are also acceptable. In this case, additional calibrations are to be made to ensure the accuracy of the calibration curves — Annex III, Appendix 2, section 1.5.5.2.

The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of the equipment shall be of a level such as to minimize additional errors.

2.3.1.1.   Measurement error

The analyzer shall not deviate from the nominal calibration point by more than ± 2 % of the reading or ± 0,3 % of full scale, whichever is larger.

NOTE: For the purpose of this standard, accuracy is defined as the deviation of the analyzer reading from the nominal calibration values using a calibration gas (= true value).

2.3.1.2.   Repeatability

The repeatability, defined as 2,5 times the standard deviation of 10 repetitive responses to a given calibration or span gas, must be no greater than ± 1 % of full scale concentration for each range used above 155 ppm (or ppm C) or ± 2 % for each range used below 155 ppm (or ppm C).

2.3.1.3.   Noise

The analyser peak-to-peak response to zero and calibration or span gases over any 10-second period shall not exceed 2 % of full scale on all ranges used.

2.3.1.4.   Zero drift

The zero drift during a one-hour period shall be less than 2 % of full scale on the lowest range used. The zero response is defined as the mean response, including noise, to a zero gas during a 30-second time interval.

2.3.1.5.   Span drift

The span drift during a one-hour period shall be less than 2 % of full scale on the lowest range used. Span is defined as the difference between the span response and the zero response. The span response is defined as the mean response, including noise, to a span gas during a 30-second time interval.

2.3.1.6.   Rise Time

For raw exhaust gas analysis, the rise time of the analyzer installed in the measurement system shall not exceed 2,5 s.

NOTE: Only evaluating the response time of the analyzer alone will not clearly define the suitability of the total system for transient testing. Volumes, and especially dead volumes, through out the system will not only affect the transportation time from the probe to the analyzer, but also affect the rise time. Also transport times inside of an analyzer would be defined as analyzer response time, like the converter or water traps inside of a NOx analyzers. The determination of the total system response time is described in Appendix 2, Section 1.11.1.

2.3.2.   Gas Drying

Same specifications as for NRSC test cycle apply (Section 1.4.2) as described here below.

The optional gas drying device must have a minimal effect on the concentration of the measured gases. Chemical dryers are not an acceptable method of removing water from the sample.

2.3.3.   Analysers

Same specifications as for NRSC test cycle apply (Section 1.4.3) as described here below.

The gases to be measured shall be analysed with the following instruments. For non-linear analysers, the use of linearizing circuits is permitted.

2.3.3.1.   Carbon monoxide (CO) analysis

The carbon monoxide analyser shall be of the non-dispersive infra-red (NDIR) absorption type.

2.3.3.2.   Carbon dioxide (CO2) analysis

The carbon dioxide analyser shall be of the non-dispersive infra-red (NDIR) absorption type.

2.3.3.3.   Hydrocarbon (HC) analysis

The hydrocarbon analyser shall be of the heated flame ionization detector (HFID) type with detector, valves, pipework, etc, heated so as to maintain a gas temperature of 463 K (190°C) ± 10 K.

2.3.3.4.   Oxides of nitrogen (NOx) analysis

The oxides of nitrogen analyser shall be of the chemiluminescent detector (CLD) or heated chemiluminescent detector (HCLD) type with a NO2/NO converter, if measured on a dry basis. If measured on a wet basis, a HCLD with converter maintained above 328 K (55°C shall be used, provided the water quench check (Annex III, Appendix 2, section 1.9.2.2) is satisfied.

For both CLD and HCLD, the sampling path shall be maintained at a wall temperature of 328 K to 473 K ( 55°C to 200°C) up to the converter for dry measurement, and up to the analyzer for wet measurement.

2.3.4.   Air to fuel measurement

The air to fuel measurement equipment used to determine the exhaust gas flow as specified in section 2.2.3 shall be a wide range air to fuel ratio sensor or lambda sensor of Zirconia type.

The sensor shall be mounted directly on the exhaust pipe where the exhaust gas temperature is high enough to eliminate water condensation.

The accuracy of the sensor with incorporated electronics shall be within:

± 3 % of reading λ < 2

± 5 % of reading 2 ≤ λ < 5

± 10 % of reading 5 ≤ λ

To fulfil the accuracy specified above, the sensor shall be calibrated as specified by the instrument manufacturer.

2.3.5.   Sampling of Gaseous Emissions

2.3.5.1.   Raw exhaust gas flow

For calculation of the emissions in the raw exhaust gas the same specifications as for NRSC test cycle apply (Section 1.4.4), as described here below.

The gaseous emissions sampling probes must be fitted at least 0,5 m or three times the diameter of the exhaust pipe — whichever is the larger — upstream of the exit of the exhaust gas system as far as applicable and sufficiently close to the engine as to ensure an exhaust gas temperature of at least 343 K (70°C) at the probe.

In the case of a multicylinder engine with a branched exhaust manifold, the inlet of the probe shall be located sufficiently far downstream so as to ensure that the sample is representative of the average exhaust emissions from all cylinders. In multicylinder engines having distinct groups of manifolds, such as in a ’V’-engine configuration, it is permissible to acquire a sample from each group individually and calculate an average exhaust emission. Other methods which have been shown to correlate with the above methods may be used. For exhaust emissions calculation the total exhaust mass flow of the engine must be used.

If the composition of the exhaust gas is influenced by any exhaust after-treatment system, the exhaust sample must be taken upstream of this device in the tests of stage I and downstream of this device in the tests of stage II.

2.3.5.2.   Diluted exhaust gas flow

If a full flow dilution system is used, the following specifications apply.

The exhaust pipe between the engine and the full flow dilution system shall conform to the requirements of Annex VI.

The gaseous emissions sample probe(s) shall be installed in the dilution tunnel at a point where the dilution air and exhaust gas are well mixed, and in close proximity to the particulates sampling probe.

Sampling can generally be done in two ways:

| — | the pollutants are sampled into a sampling bag over the cycle and measured after completion of the test; |
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—

the pollutants are sampled into a sampling bag over the cycle and measured after completion of the test;

| — | the pollutants are sampled continuously and integrated over the cycle; this method is mandatory for HC and NOx. |
| --- | --- |

—

the pollutants are sampled continuously and integrated over the cycle; this method is mandatory for HC and NOx.

The background concentrations shall be sampled upstream of the dilution tunnel into a sampling bag, and shall be subtracted from the emissions concentration according to Appendix 3, Section 2.2.3.

2.4.   Determination of the particulates

Determination of the particulates requires a dilution system. Dilution may be accomplished by a partial flow dilution system or a full flow dilution system. The flow capacity of the dilution system shall be large enough to completely eliminate water condensation in the dilution and sampling systems, and maintain the temperature of the diluted exhaust gas between 315 K (42°C) and 325 K (52°C) immediately upstream of the filter holders. De-humidifying the dilution air before entering the dilution system is permitted, if the air humidity is high. Dilution air pre-heating above the temperature limit of 303 K (30 °C) is recommended if the ambient temperature is below 293 K (20 C). However, the diluted air temperature must not exceed 325 K (52°C) prior to the introduction of the exhaust in the dilution tunnel.

The particulate sampling probe shall be installed in close proximity to the gaseous emissions sampling probe, and the installation shall comply with the provisions of Section 2.3.5.

To determine the mass of the particulates, a particulate sampling system, particulate sampling filters, microgram balance, and a temperature and humidity controlled weighing chamber, are required.

Partial flow dilution system specifications

The partial flow dilution system has to be designed to split the exhaust stream into two fractions, the smaller one being diluted with air and subsequently used for particulate measurement. For this it is essential that the dilution ratio be determined very accurately. Different splitting methods can be applied, whereby the type of splitting used dictates to a significant degree the sampling hardware and procedures to be used (Annex VI, section 1.2.1.1).

For the control of a partial flow dilution system, a fast system response is required. The transformation time for the system shall be determined by the procedure described in Appendix 2, Section 1.11.1.

If the combined transformation time of the exhaust flow measurement (see previous Section) and the partial flow system is less than 0,3 s, online control may be used. If the transformation time exceeds 0,3 s, look ahead control based on a pre-recorded test run must be used. In this case, the rise time shall be ≤ 1 s and the delay time of the combination ≤ 10 s.

The total system response shall be designed as to ensure a representative sample of the particulates, GSE
  , proportional to the exhaust mass flow. To determine the proportionality, a regression analysis of GSE
  versus GEXHW
  shall be conducted on a minimum 5 Hz data acquisition rate, and the following criteria shall be met:

| — | The correlation coefficient r2 of the linear regression between GSE and GEXHW shall be not less than 0,95. |
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—

The correlation coefficient r2 of the linear regression between GSE and GEXHW shall be not less than 0,95.

| — | The standard error of estimate of GSE on GEXHW shall not exceed 5 % of GSE maximum. |
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—

The standard error of estimate of GSE on GEXHW shall not exceed 5 % of GSE maximum.

| — | GSE intercept of the regression line shall not exceed ± 2 % of GSE maximum. |
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—

GSE intercept of the regression line shall not exceed ± 2 % of GSE maximum.

Optionally, a pre-test may be run, and the exhaust mass flow signal of the pre-test be used for controlling the sample flow into the particulate system (“look-ahead control”). Such a procedure is required if the transformation time of the particulate system, t
  50,P or/and the transformation time of the exhaust mass flow signal, t
  50,F are > 0,3 s. A correct control of the partial dilution system is obtained, if the time trace of GEXHW,pre of the pre-test, which controls GSE
  , is shifted by a “look-ahead” time of t
  50,P + t
  50,F.

For establishing the correlation between GSE
  and GEXHW
  the data taken during the actual test shall be used, with GEXHW
  time aligned by t50,F relative to GSE
  (no contribution from t
  50,P to the time alignment). That is, the time shift between GEXHW
  and GSE
  is the difference in their transformation times that were determined in Appendix 2, Section 2.6.

For partial flow dilution systems, the accuracy of the sample flow GSE
  is of special concern, if not measured directly, but determined by differential flow measurement:

G

  SE
  = G

  TOTW
  — G

  DILW

In this case an accuracy of ± 2 % for GTOTW
  and GDILW
  is not sufficient to guarantee acceptable accuracies of GSE.
  If the gas flow is determined by differential flow measurement, the maximum error of the difference shall be such that the accuracy of GSE
  is within ± 5 % when the dilution ratio is less than 15. It can be calculated by taking root-mean-square of the errors of each instrument.

Acceptable accuracies of GSE
  can be obtained by either of the following methods:

| (a) | The absolute accuracies of GTOTW and GDILW are ± 0,2 % which guarantees an accuracy of GSE of ≤ 5 % at a dilution ratio of 15. However, greater errors will occur at higher dilution ratios. |
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(a)

The absolute accuracies of GTOTW and GDILW are ± 0,2 % which guarantees an accuracy of GSE of ≤ 5 % at a dilution ratio of 15. However, greater errors will occur at higher dilution ratios.

| (b) | Calibration of GDILW relative to GTOTW is carried out such that the same accuracies for GSE as in (a) are obtained. For the details of such a calibration see Appendix 2, Section 2.6. |
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(b)

Calibration of GDILW relative to GTOTW is carried out such that the same accuracies for GSE as in (a) are obtained. For the details of such a calibration see Appendix 2, Section 2.6.

| (c) | The accuracy of GSE is determined indirectly from the accuracy of the dilution ratio as determined by a tracer gas, e.g. CO2. Again, accuracies equivalent to method (a) for GSE are required. |
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(c)

The accuracy of GSE is determined indirectly from the accuracy of the dilution ratio as determined by a tracer gas, e.g. CO2. Again, accuracies equivalent to method (a) for GSE are required.

| (d) | The absolute accuracy of GTOTW and GDILW is within ± 2 % of full scale, the maximum error of the difference between GTOTW and GDILW is within 0,2 %, and the linearity error is within ± 0.2 % of the highest GTOTW observed during the test. |
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(d)

The absolute accuracy of GTOTW and GDILW is within ± 2 % of full scale, the maximum error of the difference between GTOTW and GDILW is within 0,2 %, and the linearity error is within ± 0.2 % of the highest GTOTW observed during the test.

2.4.1.   Particulate Sampling Filters

2.4.1.1.   Filter specification

Fluorocarbon coated glass fibre filters or fluorocarbon based membrane filters are required for certification tests. For special applications different filter materials may be used. All filter types shall have a 0,3 ìm DOP (di-octylphthalate) collection efficiency of at least 99 % at a gas face velocity between 35 and 100 cm/s. When performing correlation tests between laboratories or between a manufacturer and an approval authority, filters of identical quality must be used.

2.4.1.2.   Filter size

Particulate filters must have a minimum diameter of 47 mm (37 mm stain diameter). Larger diameter filters are acceptable (section 2.4.1.5.).

2.4.1.3.   Primary and back-up filters

The diluted exhaust shall be sampled by a pair of filters placed in series (one primary and one back-up filter) during the test sequence. The back-up filter shall be located no more than 100 mm downstream of, and shall not be in contact with, the primary filter. The filters may be weighed separately or as a pair with the filters placed stain side to stain side.

2.4.1.4.   Filter face velocity

A gas face velocity through the filter of 35 to 100 cm/s shall be achieved. The pressure drop increase between the beginning and the end of the test shall be no more than 25 kPa.

2.4.1.5.   Filter loading

The recommended minimum filter loadings for the most common filter sizes are shown in the following table. For larger filter sizes, the minimum filter loading shall be 0,065 mg/1000 mm filter area.

| Filter Diameter
  (mm) | Recommended stain diameter (mm) | Recommended minimum loading
  (mg) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 47 | 37 | 0,11 |
| 70 | 60 | 0,25 |
| 90 | 80 | 0,41 |
| 110 | 100 | 0,62 |

Filter Diameter

(mm)

Recommended stain diameter (mm)

Recommended minimum loading

(mg)

47

37

0,11

70

60

0,25

90

80

0,41

110

100

0,62

2.4.2.   Weighing Chamber and Analytical Balance Specifications

2.4.2.1.   Weighing chamber conditions

The temperature of the chamber (or room) in which the particulate filters are conditioned and weighed shall be maintained to within 295 K (22°C) ± 3 K during all filter conditioning and weighing. The humidity shall be maintained to a dewpoint of 282,5 (9,5°C) ± 3 K and a relative humidity of 45 ± 8 %.

2.4.2.2.   Reference filter weighing

The chamber (or room) environment shall be free of any ambient contaminants (such as dust) that would settle on the particulate filters during their stabilisation. Disturbances to weighing room specifications as outlined in section 2.4.2.1 will be allowed if the duration of the disturbances does not exceed 30 minutes. The weighing room should meet the required specifications prior to personnel entrance into the weighing room. At least two unused reference filters or reference filter pairs shall be weighed within four hours of, but preferably at the same time as the sample filter (pair) weighing. They shall be the same size and material as the sample filters.

If the average weight of the reference filters (reference filter pairs) changes between sample filter weighing by more than 10 ìg, then all sample filters shall be discarded and the emissions test repeated.

If the weighing room stability criteria outlined in section 2.4.2.1 are not met, but the reference filter (pair) weighing meet the above criteria, the engine manufacturer has the option of accepting the sample filter weights or voiding the tests, fixing the weighing room control system and re-running the test.

2.4.2.3.   Analytical balance

The analytical balance used to determine the weights of all filters shall have a precision (standard deviation) of 2 ìg and a resolution of 1 ìg (1 digit = 1 ìg) specified by the balance manufacturer.

2.4.2.4.   Elimination of static electricity effects

To eliminate the effects of static electricity, the filters shall be neutralized prior to weighing, for example, by a Polonium neutralizer or a device having similar effect.

2.4.3.   Additional Specifications for Particulate Measurement

All parts of the dilution system and the sampling system from the exhaust pipe up to the filter holder, which are in contact with raw and diluted exhaust gas, must be designed to minimize deposition or alteration of the particulates. All parts must be made of electrically conductive materials that do not react with exhaust gas components, and must be electrically grounded to prevent electrostatic effects.’

| 6) | Appendix 2 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | The title shall be amended as follows: |
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6)

Appendix 2 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

The title shall be amended as follows:

| (b) | Section 1.2.2 shall be amended as follows:
  After the current text the following shall be added:
  ‘This accuracy implies that primary gases used for blending shall be known to have an accuracy of at least ± 1 %, traceable to national or international gas standards. The verification shall be performed at between 15 and 50 % of full scale for each calibration incorporating a blending device. An additional verification may be performed using another calibration gas, if the first verification has failed.
  Optionally, the blending device may be checked with an instrument which by nature is linear, e.g. using NO gas with a CLD. The span value of the instrument shall be adjusted with the span gas directly connected to the instrument. The blending device shall be checked at the used settings and the nominal value shall be compared to the measured concentration of the instrument. This difference shall in each point be within ± 1 % of the nominal value.
  Other methods may be used based on good engineering practice and with the prior agreement of the parties involved.
  NOTE: A precision gas divider of accuracy is within ± 1 %, is recommended for establishing the accurate analyzer calibration curve. The gas divider shall be calibrated by the instrument manufacturer.’ |
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(b)

Section 1.2.2 shall be amended as follows:

After the current text the following shall be added:

‘This accuracy implies that primary gases used for blending shall be known to have an accuracy of at least ± 1 %, traceable to national or international gas standards. The verification shall be performed at between 15 and 50 % of full scale for each calibration incorporating a blending device. An additional verification may be performed using another calibration gas, if the first verification has failed.

Optionally, the blending device may be checked with an instrument which by nature is linear, e.g. using NO gas with a CLD. The span value of the instrument shall be adjusted with the span gas directly connected to the instrument. The blending device shall be checked at the used settings and the nominal value shall be compared to the measured concentration of the instrument. This difference shall in each point be within ± 1 % of the nominal value.

Other methods may be used based on good engineering practice and with the prior agreement of the parties involved.

NOTE: A precision gas divider of accuracy is within ± 1 %, is recommended for establishing the accurate analyzer calibration curve. The gas divider shall be calibrated by the instrument manufacturer.’

| c) | section 1.5.5.1 shall be amended as follows:






  (i) | the first sentence shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘The analyser calibration curve is established by at least six calibration points (excluding zero) spaced as uniformly as possible’ |
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c)

section 1.5.5.1 shall be amended as follows:

(i)

the first sentence shall be replaced by the following:

‘The analyser calibration curve is established by at least six calibration points (excluding zero) spaced as uniformly as possible’

| (ii) | the third indent shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘The calibration curve must not differ by more than ± 2 % from the nominal value of each calibration point and by more than ±0,3 % of full scale at zero.’ |
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(ii)

the third indent shall be replaced by the following:

‘The calibration curve must not differ by more than ± 2 % from the nominal value of each calibration point and by more than ±0,3 % of full scale at zero.’

| d) | in section 1.5.5.2, the last indent shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘The calibration curve must not differ by more than ± 4 % from the nominal value of each calibration point and by more than ± 0,3 % of full scale at zero.’ |
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d)

in section 1.5.5.2, the last indent shall be replaced by the following:

‘The calibration curve must not differ by more than ± 4 % from the nominal value of each calibration point and by more than ± 0,3 % of full scale at zero.’

| e) | the text under section 1.8.3 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘The oxygen interference check shall be determined when introducing an analyser into service and after major service intervals.
  A range shall be chosen where the oxygen interference check gases will fall within the upper 50 %. The test shall be conducted with the oven temperature set as required.






  1.8.3.1. | Oxygen interference gases
  Oxygen interference check gases shall contain propane with 350 ppmC ÷ 75 ppmC hydrocarbon. The concentration value shall be determined to calibration gas tolerances by chromatographic analysis of total hydrocarbons plus impurities or by dynamic blending. Nitrogen shall be the predominant diluent with the balance oxygen. Blends required for Diesel engine testing are:






  O2-concentration | Balance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 21 (20 to 22) | Nitrogen |
| 10 (9 to 11) | Nitrogen |
| 5 (4 to 6) | Nitrogen |

e)

the text under section 1.8.3 shall be replaced by the following:

‘The oxygen interference check shall be determined when introducing an analyser into service and after major service intervals.

A range shall be chosen where the oxygen interference check gases will fall within the upper 50 %. The test shall be conducted with the oven temperature set as required.

1.8.3.1.

Oxygen interference gases

Oxygen interference check gases shall contain propane with 350 ppmC ÷ 75 ppmC hydrocarbon. The concentration value shall be determined to calibration gas tolerances by chromatographic analysis of total hydrocarbons plus impurities or by dynamic blending. Nitrogen shall be the predominant diluent with the balance oxygen. Blends required for Diesel engine testing are:

O2-concentration

2

Balance

21 (20 to 22)

Nitrogen

10 (9 to 11)

Nitrogen

5 (4 to 6)

Nitrogen

| 1.8.3.2. | Procedure






  (a) | The analyzer shall be zeroed. |
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1.8.3.2.

Procedure

(a)

The analyzer shall be zeroed.

| (b) | The analyzer shall be spanned with the 21 % oxygen blend. |
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(b)

The analyzer shall be spanned with the 21 % oxygen blend.

| (c) | The zero response shall be rechecked. If it has changed more than 0,5 % of full scale clauses (a) and (b) shall be repeated. |
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(c)

The zero response shall be rechecked. If it has changed more than 0,5 % of full scale clauses (a) and (b) shall be repeated.

| (d) | The 5 % and 10 % oxygen interference check gases shall be introduced. |
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(d)

The 5 % and 10 % oxygen interference check gases shall be introduced.

| (e) | The zero response shall be rechecked. If it has changed more than ± 1 % of full scale, the test shall be repeated. |
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(e)

The zero response shall be rechecked. If it has changed more than ± 1 % of full scale, the test shall be repeated.

| (f) | The oxygen interference (%O2I) shall be calculated for each mixture in (d) as follows:








  A | = | hydrocarbon concentration (ppmC) of the span gas used in (b) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| B | = | hydrocarbon concentration (ppmC) of the oxygen interference check gases used in (d) |
| C | = | analyzer response |
| D | = | percent of full scale analyzer response due to A. |

(f)

The oxygen interference (%O2I) shall be calculated for each mixture in (d) as follows:

2

A

=

hydrocarbon concentration (ppmC) of the span gas used in (b)

B

=

hydrocarbon concentration (ppmC) of the oxygen interference check gases used in (d)

C

=

analyzer response

Formula

D

=

percent of full scale analyzer response due to A.

| (g) | The % of oxygen interference (%O2I) shall be less than ± 3,0 % for all required oxygen interference check gases prior to testing. |
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(g)

The % of oxygen interference (%O2I) shall be less than ± 3,0 % for all required oxygen interference check gases prior to testing.

2

| (h) | If the oxygen interference is greater than ± 3,0 %, the air flow above and below the manufacturer's specifications shall be incrementally adjusted, repeating clause 1.8.1 for each flow. |
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(h)

If the oxygen interference is greater than ± 3,0 %, the air flow above and below the manufacturer's specifications shall be incrementally adjusted, repeating clause 1.8.1 for each flow.

| (i) | If the oxygen interference is greater than ± 3,0 % after adjusting the air flow, the fuel flow and thereafter the sample flow shall be varied, repeating clause 1.8.1 for each new setting. |
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(i)

If the oxygen interference is greater than ± 3,0 % after adjusting the air flow, the fuel flow and thereafter the sample flow shall be varied, repeating clause 1.8.1 for each new setting.

| (j) | If the oxygen interference is still greater than ± 3,0 %, the analyzer, FID fuel, or burner air shall be repaired or replaced prior to testing. This clause shall then be repeated with the repaired or replaced equipment or gases.’ |
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(j)

If the oxygen interference is still greater than ± 3,0 %, the analyzer, FID fuel, or burner air shall be repaired or replaced prior to testing. This clause shall then be repeated with the repaired or replaced equipment or gases.’

| (f) | Current paragraph 1.9.2.2 shall be amended as follows:






  i) | the first subparagraph shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘This check applies to wet gas concentration measurements only. Calculation of water quench must consider dilution of the NO span gas with water vapour and scaling of water vapour concentration of the mixture to that expected during testing. A NO span gas having a concentration of 80 to 100 % of full scale to the normal operating range shall be passed through the (H)CLD and the NO value recorded as D. The NO gas shall be bubbled through water at room temperature and passed through the (H)CLD and NO value recorded as C. The water temperature shall be determined and recorded as F. The mixture's saturation vapour pressure that corresponds to the bubbler water temperature (F) shall be determined and recorded as G. The water vapour concentration (in %) of the mixture shall be calculated as follows:’ |
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(f)

Current paragraph 1.9.2.2 shall be amended as follows:

i)

the first subparagraph shall be replaced by the following:

‘This check applies to wet gas concentration measurements only. Calculation of water quench must consider dilution of the NO span gas with water vapour and scaling of water vapour concentration of the mixture to that expected during testing. A NO span gas having a concentration of 80 to 100 % of full scale to the normal operating range shall be passed through the (H)CLD and the NO value recorded as D. The NO gas shall be bubbled through water at room temperature and passed through the (H)CLD and NO value recorded as C. The water temperature shall be determined and recorded as F. The mixture's saturation vapour pressure that corresponds to the bubbler water temperature (F) shall be determined and recorded as G. The water vapour concentration (in %) of the mixture shall be calculated as follows:’

| (ii) | The third subparagraph shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘and recorded as De. For diesel exhaust, the maximum exhaust water vapour concentration (in %) expected during testing shall be estimated, under the assumption of a fuel atom H/C ratio of 1,8 to 1, from the maximum CO2 concentration in the exhaust gas or from the undiluted CO2 span gas concentration (A, as measured in section 1.9.2.1) as follows:’ |
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(ii)

The third subparagraph shall be replaced by the following:

‘and recorded as De. For diesel exhaust, the maximum exhaust water vapour concentration (in %) expected during testing shall be estimated, under the assumption of a fuel atom H/C ratio of 1,8 to 1, from the maximum CO2 concentration in the exhaust gas or from the undiluted CO2 span gas concentration (A, as measured in section 1.9.2.1) as follows:’

2

2

| g) | the following section shall be inserted:






  ‘1.11. | Additional calibration requirements for raw exhaust measurements over NRTC test |
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g)

the following section shall be inserted:

‘1.11.

Additional calibration requirements for raw exhaust measurements over NRTC test

| 1.11.1. | Response time check of the analytical system
  The system settings for the response time evaluation shall be exactly the same as during measurement of the test run (i.e. pressure, flow rates, filter settings on the analyzers and all other response time influences). The response time determination shall be done with gas switching directly at the inlet of the sample probe. The gas switching shall be done in less than 0,1 second. The gases used for the test shall cause a concentration change of at least 60 % FS.
  The concentration trace of each single gas component shall be recorded. The response time is defined as the difference in time between the gas switching and the appropriate change of the recorded concentration. The system response time (t90) consists of the delay time to the measuring detector and the rise time of the detector. The delay time is defined as the time from the change (t0) until the response is 10 % of the final reading (t10). The rise time is defined as the time between 10 % and 90 % response of the final reading (t90 — t10).
  For time alignment of the analyzer and exhaust flow signals in the case of raw measurement, the transformation time is defined as the time from the change (t0) until the response is 50 % of the final reading (t50).
  The system response time shall be ≤ 10 seconds with a rise time ≤ 2,5 seconds for all limited components (CO, NOx, HC) and all ranges used. |
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1.11.1.

Response time check of the analytical system

The system settings for the response time evaluation shall be exactly the same as during measurement of the test run (i.e. pressure, flow rates, filter settings on the analyzers and all other response time influences). The response time determination shall be done with gas switching directly at the inlet of the sample probe. The gas switching shall be done in less than 0,1 second. The gases used for the test shall cause a concentration change of at least 60 % FS.

The concentration trace of each single gas component shall be recorded. The response time is defined as the difference in time between the gas switching and the appropriate change of the recorded concentration. The system response time (t90) consists of the delay time to the measuring detector and the rise time of the detector. The delay time is defined as the time from the change (t0) until the response is 10 % of the final reading (t10). The rise time is defined as the time between 10 % and 90 % response of the final reading (t90 — t10).

90

0

10

90

10

For time alignment of the analyzer and exhaust flow signals in the case of raw measurement, the transformation time is defined as the time from the change (t0) until the response is 50 % of the final reading (t50).

0

50

The system response time shall be ≤ 10 seconds with a rise time ≤ 2,5 seconds for all limited components (CO, NOx, HC) and all ranges used.

x

| 1.11.2. | Calibration of tracer gas analyzer for exhaust flow measurement
  The analyzer for measurement of the tracer gas concentration, if used, shall be calibrated using the standard gas.
  The calibration curve shall be established by at least 10 calibration points (excluding zero) spaced so that a half of the calibration points are placed between 4 % to 20 % of analyzer's full scale and the rest are in between 20 % to 100 % of the full scale. The calibration curve is calculated by the method of least squares.
  The calibration curve shall not differ by more than ± 1 % of the full scale from the nominal value of each calibration point, in the range from 20 % to 100 % of the full scale. It shall also not differ by more than ± 2 % from the nominal value in the range from 4 % to 20 % of the full scale.
  The analyzer shall be set at zero and spanned prior to the test run using a zero gas and a span gas whose nominal value is more than 80 % of the analyzer full scale.’ |
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1.11.2.

Calibration of tracer gas analyzer for exhaust flow measurement

The analyzer for measurement of the tracer gas concentration, if used, shall be calibrated using the standard gas.

The calibration curve shall be established by at least 10 calibration points (excluding zero) spaced so that a half of the calibration points are placed between 4 % to 20 % of analyzer's full scale and the rest are in between 20 % to 100 % of the full scale. The calibration curve is calculated by the method of least squares.

The calibration curve shall not differ by more than ± 1 % of the full scale from the nominal value of each calibration point, in the range from 20 % to 100 % of the full scale. It shall also not differ by more than ± 2 % from the nominal value in the range from 4 % to 20 % of the full scale.

The analyzer shall be set at zero and spanned prior to the test run using a zero gas and a span gas whose nominal value is more than 80 % of the analyzer full scale.’

| h) | paragraph 2.2 shall be replaced by the following:






  ‘2.2. | The calibration of gas flow-meters or flow measurement instrumentation shall be traceable to national and/or international standards.
  The maximum error of the measured value shall be within ± 2 % of reading.
  For partial flow dilution systems, the accuracy of the sample flow GSE
  is of special concern, if not measured directly, but determined by differential flow measurement:

  GSE
  = GTOTW
  — GDILW


  In this case an accuracy of ± 2 % for GTOTW
  and GDILW
  is not sufficient to guarantee acceptable accuracies of GSE.
  If the gas flow is determined by differential flow measurement, the maximum error of the difference shall be such that the accuracy of GSE
  is within ± 5 % when the dilution ratio is less than 15. It can be calculated by taking root-mean-square of the errors of each instrument.’ |
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h)

paragraph 2.2 shall be replaced by the following:

‘2.2.

The calibration of gas flow-meters or flow measurement instrumentation shall be traceable to national and/or international standards.

The maximum error of the measured value shall be within ± 2 % of reading.

For partial flow dilution systems, the accuracy of the sample flow GSE
  is of special concern, if not measured directly, but determined by differential flow measurement:

GSE

GSE
  = GTOTW
  — GDILW

GSE

GTOTW

GDILW

In this case an accuracy of ± 2 % for GTOTW
  and GDILW
  is not sufficient to guarantee acceptable accuracies of GSE.
  If the gas flow is determined by differential flow measurement, the maximum error of the difference shall be such that the accuracy of GSE
  is within ± 5 % when the dilution ratio is less than 15. It can be calculated by taking root-mean-square of the errors of each instrument.’

GTOTW

GDILW

GSE.

GSE

| i) | the following section shall be added:






  ‘2.6. | Additional calibration requirements for partial flow dilution systems |
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i)

the following section shall be added:

‘2.6.

Additional calibration requirements for partial flow dilution systems

| 2.6.1. | Periodical calibration
  If the sample gas flow is determined by differential flow measurement the flow meter or the flow measurement instrumentation shall be calibrated by one of the following procedures, such that the probe flow GSE into the tunnel fulfils the accuracy requirements of Appendix I section 2.4:
  The flow meter for GDILW is connected in series to the flow meter for GTOTW, the difference between the two flow meters is calibrated for at least 5 set points with flow values equally spaced between the lowest GDILW value used during the test and the value of GTOTW
  used during the test The dilution tunnel may be bypassed.
  A calibrated mass flow device is connected in series to the flow meter for GTOTW
  and the accuracy is checked for the value used for the test. Then the calibrated mass flow device is connected in series to the flow meter for GDILW, and the accuracy is checked for at least 5 settings corresponding to the dilution ratio between 3 and 50, relative to GTOTW
  used during the test.
  The transfer tube TT is disconnected from the exhaust, and a calibrated flow measuring device with a suitable range to measure GSE is connected to the transfer tube. Then GTOTW
  is set to the value used during the test, and GDILW is sequentially set to at least 5 values corresponding to dilution ratios q between 3 and 50. Alternatively, a special calibration flow pathmay be provided, in which the tunnel is bypassed, but the total and dilution air flow through the corresponding meters are maintained as in the actual test.
  A tracer gas is fed into the transfer tube TT. This tracer gas may be a component of the exhaust gas, like CO2 or NOx. After dilution in the tunnel the tracer gas component is measured. This shall be carried out for 5 dilution ratios between 3 and 50. The accuracy of the sample flow is determined from the dilution ration q:
  GSE = GTOTW /q

  The accuracies of the gas analyzers shall be taken into account to guarantee the accuracy of GSE |
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2.6.1.

Periodical calibration

If the sample gas flow is determined by differential flow measurement the flow meter or the flow measurement instrumentation shall be calibrated by one of the following procedures, such that the probe flow GSE into the tunnel fulfils the accuracy requirements of Appendix I section 2.4:

SE

The flow meter for GDILW is connected in series to the flow meter for GTOTW, the difference between the two flow meters is calibrated for at least 5 set points with flow values equally spaced between the lowest GDILW value used during the test and the value of GTOTW
  used during the test The dilution tunnel may be bypassed.

GTOTW

DILW

GTOTW

A calibrated mass flow device is connected in series to the flow meter for GTOTW
  and the accuracy is checked for the value used for the test. Then the calibrated mass flow device is connected in series to the flow meter for GDILW, and the accuracy is checked for at least 5 settings corresponding to the dilution ratio between 3 and 50, relative to GTOTW
  used during the test.

GTOTW

DILW

GTOTW

The transfer tube TT is disconnected from the exhaust, and a calibrated flow measuring device with a suitable range to measure GSE is connected to the transfer tube. Then GTOTW
  is set to the value used during the test, and GDILW is sequentially set to at least 5 values corresponding to dilution ratios q between 3 and 50. Alternatively, a special calibration flow pathmay be provided, in which the tunnel is bypassed, but the total and dilution air flow through the corresponding meters are maintained as in the actual test.

SE

GTOTW

DILW

A tracer gas is fed into the transfer tube TT. This tracer gas may be a component of the exhaust gas, like CO2 or NOx. After dilution in the tunnel the tracer gas component is measured. This shall be carried out for 5 dilution ratios between 3 and 50. The accuracy of the sample flow is determined from the dilution ration q:

2

x

q

GSE = GTOTW /q

SE

GTOTW

The accuracies of the gas analyzers shall be taken into account to guarantee the accuracy of GSE

SE

| 2.6.2. | Carbon flow check
  A carbon flow check using actual exhaust is strongly recommended for detecting measurement and control problems and verifying the proper operation of the partial flow dilution system. The carbon flow check should be run at least each time a new engine is installed, or something significant is changed in the test cell configuration.
  The engine shall be operated at peak torque load and speed or any other steady state mode that produces 5 % or more of CO2. The partial flow sampling system shall be operated with a dilution factor of about 15 to 1. |
| --- | --- |

2.6.2.

Carbon flow check

A carbon flow check using actual exhaust is strongly recommended for detecting measurement and control problems and verifying the proper operation of the partial flow dilution system. The carbon flow check should be run at least each time a new engine is installed, or something significant is changed in the test cell configuration.

The engine shall be operated at peak torque load and speed or any other steady state mode that produces 5 % or more of CO2. The partial flow sampling system shall be operated with a dilution factor of about 15 to 1.

2

| 2.6.3. | Pre-test check
  A pre-test check shall be performed within 2 hours before the test run in the following way:
  The accuracy of the flow meters shall be checked by the same method as used for calibration for at least two points, including flow values of GDILW that correspond to dilution ratios between 5 and 15 for the GTOTW
  value used during the test.
  If it can be demonstrated by records of the calibration procedure described above that the flow meter calibration is stable over a longer period of time, the pre-test check may be omitted. |
| --- | --- |

2.6.3.

Pre-test check

A pre-test check shall be performed within 2 hours before the test run in the following way:

The accuracy of the flow meters shall be checked by the same method as used for calibration for at least two points, including flow values of GDILW that correspond to dilution ratios between 5 and 15 for the GTOTW
  value used during the test.

DILW

GTOTW

If it can be demonstrated by records of the calibration procedure described above that the flow meter calibration is stable over a longer period of time, the pre-test check may be omitted.

| 2.6.4. | Determination of the transformation time
  The system settings for the transformation time evaluation shall be exactly the same as during measurement of the test run. The transformation time shall be determined by the following method:
  An independent reference flowmeter with a measurement range appropriate for the probe flow shall be put in series with and closely coupled to the probe. This flow meter shall have a transformation time of less than 100 ms for the flow step size used in the response time measurement, with flow restriction sufficiently low not to affect the dynamic performance of the partial flow dilution system, and consistent with good engineering practice.
  A step change shall be introduced to the exhaust flow (or air flow if exhaust flow is calculated) input of the partial flow dilution system, from a low flow to at least 90 % of full scale. The trigger for the step change should be the same one as that used to start the look-ahead control in actual testing. The exhaust flow step stimulus and the flowmeter response shall be recorded at a sample rate of at least 10 Hz.
  From this data, the transformation time shall be determined for the partial flow dilution system, which is the time from the initiation of the step stimulus to the 50 % point of the flowmeter response. In a similar manner, the transformation times of the GSE signal of the partial flow dilution system and of the GEXHW
  signal of the exhaust flow meter shall be determined. These signals are used in the regression checks performed after each test (Appendix I section 2.4).
  The calculation shall be repeated for at least 5 rise and fall stimuli, and the results shall be averaged. The internal transformation time (<100 ms) of the reference flowmeter shall be subtracted from this value. This is the “look-ahead” value of the partial flow dilution system, which shall be applied in accordance with Appendix I section 2.4.’ |
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2.6.4.

Determination of the transformation time

The system settings for the transformation time evaluation shall be exactly the same as during measurement of the test run. The transformation time shall be determined by the following method:

An independent reference flowmeter with a measurement range appropriate for the probe flow shall be put in series with and closely coupled to the probe. This flow meter shall have a transformation time of less than 100 ms for the flow step size used in the response time measurement, with flow restriction sufficiently low not to affect the dynamic performance of the partial flow dilution system, and consistent with good engineering practice.

A step change shall be introduced to the exhaust flow (or air flow if exhaust flow is calculated) input of the partial flow dilution system, from a low flow to at least 90 % of full scale. The trigger for the step change should be the same one as that used to start the look-ahead control in actual testing. The exhaust flow step stimulus and the flowmeter response shall be recorded at a sample rate of at least 10 Hz.

From this data, the transformation time shall be determined for the partial flow dilution system, which is the time from the initiation of the step stimulus to the 50 % point of the flowmeter response. In a similar manner, the transformation times of the GSE signal of the partial flow dilution system and of the GEXHW
  signal of the exhaust flow meter shall be determined. These signals are used in the regression checks performed after each test (Appendix I section 2.4).

SE

GEXHW

The calculation shall be repeated for at least 5 rise and fall stimuli, and the results shall be averaged. The internal transformation time (<100 ms) of the reference flowmeter shall be subtracted from this value. This is the “look-ahead” value of the partial flow dilution system, which shall be applied in accordance with Appendix I section 2.4.’

| 7) | the following section shall be added:






  ‘3. | CALIBRATION OF THE CVS SYSTEM |
| --- | --- | --- |

7)

the following section shall be added:

‘3.

CALIBRATION OF THE CVS SYSTEM

| 3.1. | General
  The CVS system shall be calibrated by using an accurate flowmeter and means to change operating conditions.
  The flow through the system shall be measured at different flow operating settings, and the control parameters of the system shall be measured and related to the flow.
  Various type of flowmeters may be used, e.g. calibrated venturi, calibrated laminar flowmeter, calibrated turbinemeter. |
| --- | --- |

3.1.

General

The CVS system shall be calibrated by using an accurate flowmeter and means to change operating conditions.

The flow through the system shall be measured at different flow operating settings, and the control parameters of the system shall be measured and related to the flow.

Various type of flowmeters may be used, e.g. calibrated venturi, calibrated laminar flowmeter, calibrated turbinemeter.

| 3.2. | Calibration of the Positive Displacement Pump (PDP)
  All the parameters related to the pump shall be simultaneously measured along with the parameters related to a calibration venturi which is connected in series with the pump. The calculated flow rate (in m3/min at pump inlet, absolute pressure and temperature) shall be plotted against a correlation function which is the value of a specific combination of pump parameters. The linear equation which relates the pump flow and the correlation function shall be determined. If a CVS has a multiple speed drive, the calibration shall be performed for each range used.
  Temperature stability shall be maintained during calibration.
  Leaks in all the connections and ducting between the calibration venturi and the CVS pump shall be maintained lower than 0,3 % of the lowest flow point (highest restriction and lowest PDP speed point). |
| --- | --- |

3.2.

Calibration of the Positive Displacement Pump (PDP)

All the parameters related to the pump shall be simultaneously measured along with the parameters related to a calibration venturi which is connected in series with the pump. The calculated flow rate (in m3/min at pump inlet, absolute pressure and temperature) shall be plotted against a correlation function which is the value of a specific combination of pump parameters. The linear equation which relates the pump flow and the correlation function shall be determined. If a CVS has a multiple speed drive, the calibration shall be performed for each range used.

3

Temperature stability shall be maintained during calibration.

Leaks in all the connections and ducting between the calibration venturi and the CVS pump shall be maintained lower than 0,3 % of the lowest flow point (highest restriction and lowest PDP speed point).

| 3.2.1. | Data Analysis
  The air flowrate (Qs) at each restriction setting (minimum 6 settings) shall be calculated in standard m3/min from the flowmeter data using the manufacturer's prescribed method. The air flow rate shall then be converted to pump flow (V0) in m3/rev at absolute pump inlet temperature and pressure as follows:



  where,







  Qs | = | air flow rate at standard conditions (101,3 kPa, 273 K) (m3/s) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| T | = | temperature at pump inlet (K) |
| pA | = | absolute pressure at pump inlet (pB- p1) (kPa) |
| n | = | pump speed (rev/s) |

3.2.1.

Data Analysis

The air flowrate (Qs) at each restriction setting (minimum 6 settings) shall be calculated in standard m3/min from the flowmeter data using the manufacturer's prescribed method. The air flow rate shall then be converted to pump flow (V0) in m3/rev at absolute pump inlet temperature and pressure as follows:

s

3

0

3

Formula

where,

Qs

s

=

air flow rate at standard conditions (101,3 kPa, 273 K) (m3/s)

3

T

=

temperature at pump inlet (K)

pA

A

=

absolute pressure at pump inlet (pB- p1) (kPa)

B

1

n

=

pump speed (rev/s)

To account for the interaction of pressure variations at the pump and the pump slip rate, the correlation function (X0) between pump speed, pressure differential from pump inlet to pump outlet and absolute pump outlet pressure shall be calculated as follows:

0

Formula

where,

Δp

  p
  = pressure differential from pump inlet to pump outlet (kPa)

p

p

pA= absolute outlet pressure at pump outlet (kPa)

A

A linear least-square fit shall be performed to generate the calibration equation as follows:

V
  0 = D
  0 - m x (X
  0)

V

0

D

0

m

X

0

D0 and m are the intercept and slope constants, respectively, describing the regression lines.

0

For a CVS system with multiple speeds, the calibration curves generated for the different pump flow ranges shall be approximately parallel, and the intercept values (D0) shall increase as the pump flow range decreases.

0

The values calculated by the equation shall be within ± 0,5 % of the measured value of V0. Values of m will vary from one pump to another. Particulate influx over time will cause the pump slip to decrease, as reflected by lower values for m. Therefore, calibration shall be performed at pump start-up, after major maintenance, and if the total system verification (section 3.5) indicates a change in the slip rate.

0

| 3.3. | Calibration of the Critical Flow Venturi (CFV)
  Calibration of the CFV is based upon the flow equation for a critical venturi. Gas flow is a function of inlet pressure and temperature, as shown below:



  where,







  Kv | = | calibration coefficient |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| pA | = | absolute pressure at venturi inlet (kPa) |
| T | = | temperature at venturi inlet (K) |

3.3.

Calibration of the Critical Flow Venturi (CFV)

Calibration of the CFV is based upon the flow equation for a critical venturi. Gas flow is a function of inlet pressure and temperature, as shown below:

Formula

where,

Kv

v

=

calibration coefficient

pA

A

=

absolute pressure at venturi inlet (kPa)

T

=

temperature at venturi inlet (K)

| 3.3.1. | Data Analysis
  The air flow rate (Qs) at each restriction setting (minimum 8 settings) shall be calculated in standard m3/min from the flowmeter data using the manufacturer's prescribed method. The calibration coefficient shall be calculated from the calibration data for each setting as follows:



  where,







  Qs | = | air flow rate at standard conditions (101,3 kPa, 273 K) (m3/s) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| T | = | temperature at the venturi inlet (K) |
| pA | = | absolute pressure at venturi inlet (kPa) |

3.3.1.

Data Analysis

The air flow rate (Qs) at each restriction setting (minimum 8 settings) shall be calculated in standard m3/min from the flowmeter data using the manufacturer's prescribed method. The calibration coefficient shall be calculated from the calibration data for each setting as follows:

s

3

Formula

where,

Qs

s

=

air flow rate at standard conditions (101,3 kPa, 273 K) (m3/s)

3

T

=

temperature at the venturi inlet (K)

pA

A

=

absolute pressure at venturi inlet (kPa)

To determine the range of critical flow, Kv shall be plotted as a function of venturi inlet pressure. For critical (choked) flow, Kv will have a relatively constant value. As pressure decreases (vacuum increases), the venturi becomes unchoked and Kv decreases, which indicates that the CFV is operated outside the permissible range.

v

v

v

For a minimum of eight points in the region of critical flow, the average KV and the standard deviation shall be calculated. The standard deviation shall not exceed ± 0,3 % of the average KV

V

V

| 3.4. | Calibration of the Subsonic Venturi (SSV)
  Calibration of the SSV is based upon the flow equation for a subsonic venturi. Gas flow is a function of inlet pressure and temperature, pressure drop between the SSV inlet and throat, as shown below:



  where,







  A0 | = | collection of constants and units conversions |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| d | = | diameter of the SSV throat (m) |
| Cd | = | discharge coefficient of the SSV |
| PA | = | absolute pressure at venturi inlet (kPa) |
| T | = | temperature at the venturi inlet (K) |
| r | = | ratio of the SSV throat to inlet absolute, static pressure = |
| ß | = | ratio of the SSV throat diameter, d, to the inlet pipe inner diameter = |

3.4.

Calibration of the Subsonic Venturi (SSV)

Calibration of the SSV is based upon the flow equation for a subsonic venturi. Gas flow is a function of inlet pressure and temperature, pressure drop between the SSV inlet and throat, as shown below:

Formula

where,

A0

0

=

collection of constants and units conversions

Formula

d

=

diameter of the SSV throat (m)

Cd

d

=

discharge coefficient of the SSV

PA

A

=

absolute pressure at venturi inlet (kPa)

T

=

temperature at the venturi inlet (K)

r

=

ratio of the SSV throat to inlet absolute, static pressure = Formula

ß

=

ratio of the SSV throat diameter, d, to the inlet pipe inner diameter = Formula

| 3.4.1. | Data Analysis
  The air flow rate (QSSV) at each flow setting (minimum 16 settings) shall be calculated in standard m3/min from the flowmeter data using the manufacturer's prescribed method. The discharge coefficient shall be calculated from the calibration data for each setting as follows:



  where,







  QSSV | = | air flow rate at standard conditions (101,3 kPa, 273 K), m3/s |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| T | = | temperature at the venturi inlet, K |
| d | = | diameter of the SSV throat, m |
| r | = | ratio of the SSV throat to inlet absolute, static pressure = |
| ß | = | ratio of the SSV throat diameter, d, to the inlet pipe inner diameter = = |

3.4.1.

Data Analysis

The air flow rate (QSSV) at each flow setting (minimum 16 settings) shall be calculated in standard m3/min from the flowmeter data using the manufacturer's prescribed method. The discharge coefficient shall be calculated from the calibration data for each setting as follows:

SSV

3

Formula

where,

QSSV

SSV

=

air flow rate at standard conditions (101,3 kPa, 273 K), m3/s

3

T

=

temperature at the venturi inlet, K

d

=

diameter of the SSV throat, m

r

=

ratio of the SSV throat to inlet absolute, static pressure = Formula

ß

=

ratio of the SSV throat diameter, d, to the inlet pipe inner diameter = = Formula

To determine the range of subsonic flow, Cd shall be plotted as a function of Reynolds number, at the SSV throat. The Re at the SSV throat is calculated with the following formula:

d

Formula

where,

A1= a collection of constants and units conversions

1

Formula

QSSV= air flow rate at standard conditions (101,3 kPa, 273 K) (m3/s)

SSV

3

d= diameter of the SSV throat (m)

μ= absolute or dynamic viscosity of the gas, calculated with the following formula:

Formula

where:

| b | = | empirical constant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| S | = | empirical constant 110,4 K |

b

=

empirical constant Formula

S

=

empirical constant 110,4 K

K

Because QSSV is an input to the Re formula, the calculations must be started with an initial guess for QSSV or Cd of the calibration venturi, and repeated until QSSV converges. The convergence method must be accurate to 0,1 % or better.

SSV

SSV

d

SSV

For a minimum of sixteen points in the subsonic flow region, the calculated values of Cd from the resulting calibration curve fit equation must be within ± 0,5 % of the measured Cd for each calibration point.

d

d

| 3.5. | Total System Verification
  The total accuracy of the CVS sampling system and analytical system shall be determined by introducing a known mass of a pollutant gas into the system while it is being operated in the normal manner. The pollutant is analysed, and the mass calculated according to Annex III, Appendix 3, section 2.4.1 except in the case of propane where a factor of 0,000472 is used in place of 0,000479 for HC. Either of the following two techniques shall be used. |
| --- | --- |

3.5.

Total System Verification

The total accuracy of the CVS sampling system and analytical system shall be determined by introducing a known mass of a pollutant gas into the system while it is being operated in the normal manner. The pollutant is analysed, and the mass calculated according to Annex III, Appendix 3, section 2.4.1 except in the case of propane where a factor of 0,000472 is used in place of 0,000479 for HC. Either of the following two techniques shall be used.

| 3.5.1. | Metering with a Critical Flow Orifice
  A known quantity of pure gas (propane) shall be fed into the CVS system through a calibrated critical orifice. If the inlet pressure is high enough, the flow rate, which is adjusted by means of the critical flow orifice, is independent of the orifice outlet pressure (critical flow). The CVS system shall be operated as in a normal exhaust emission test for about 5 to 10 minutes. A gas sample shall be analysed with the usual equipment (sampling bag or integrating method), and the mass of the gas calculated. The mass so determined shall be within ± 3 % of the known mass of the gas injected. |
| --- | --- |

3.5.1.

Metering with a Critical Flow Orifice

A known quantity of pure gas (propane) shall be fed into the CVS system through a calibrated critical orifice. If the inlet pressure is high enough, the flow rate, which is adjusted by means of the critical flow orifice, is independent of the orifice outlet pressure (critical flow). The CVS system shall be operated as in a normal exhaust emission test for about 5 to 10 minutes. A gas sample shall be analysed with the usual equipment (sampling bag or integrating method), and the mass of the gas calculated. The mass so determined shall be within ± 3 % of the known mass of the gas injected.

| 3.5.2. | Metering by Means of a Gravimetric Technique
  The weight of a small cylinder filled with propane shall be determined with a precision of ± 0,01 g. For about 5 to 10 minutes, the CVS system shall be operated as in a normal exhaust emission test, while carbon monoxide or propane is injected into the system. The quantity of pure gas discharged shall be determined by means of differential weighing. A gas sample shall be analysed with the usual equipment (sampling bag or integrating method), and the mass of the gas calculated. The mass so determined shall be within ± 3 % of the known mass of the gas injected.’ |
| --- | --- |

3.5.2.

Metering by Means of a Gravimetric Technique

The weight of a small cylinder filled with propane shall be determined with a precision of ± 0,01 g. For about 5 to 10 minutes, the CVS system shall be operated as in a normal exhaust emission test, while carbon monoxide or propane is injected into the system. The quantity of pure gas discharged shall be determined by means of differential weighing. A gas sample shall be analysed with the usual equipment (sampling bag or integrating method), and the mass of the gas calculated. The mass so determined shall be within ± 3 % of the known mass of the gas injected.’

| 8) | Appendix 3 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | The following title for this Appendix shall be inserted:
  ‘DATA EVALUATION AND CALCULATIONS’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

8)

Appendix 3 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

The following title for this Appendix shall be inserted:

‘DATA EVALUATION AND CALCULATIONS’

| b) | the title of section 1 shall read |
| --- | --- |

b)

the title of section 1 shall read

| c) | section 1.2 shall be replaced by the following:






  ‘1.2 | Particulate emissions
  For the evaluation of the particulates, the total sample masses (MSAM,i) through the filters shall be recorded for each mode. The filters shall be returned to the weighing chamber and conditioned for at least one hour, but not more than 80 hours, and then weighed. The gross weight of the filters shall be recorded and the tare weight (see section 3.1, Annex III) subtracted. The particulate mass (Mf for single filter method; Mf,i for the multiple filter method) is the sum of the particulate masses collected on the primary and back up filters. If background correction is to be applied, the dilution air mass (MDIL) through the filters and the particulate mass (Md) shall be recorded. If more than one measurement was made, the quotient Md/MDIL must be calculated for each single measurement and the values averaged.’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

c)

section 1.2 shall be replaced by the following:

‘1.2

Particulate emissions

For the evaluation of the particulates, the total sample masses (MSAM,i) through the filters shall be recorded for each mode. The filters shall be returned to the weighing chamber and conditioned for at least one hour, but not more than 80 hours, and then weighed. The gross weight of the filters shall be recorded and the tare weight (see section 3.1, Annex III) subtracted. The particulate mass (Mf for single filter method; Mf,i for the multiple filter method) is the sum of the particulate masses collected on the primary and back up filters. If background correction is to be applied, the dilution air mass (MDIL) through the filters and the particulate mass (Md) shall be recorded. If more than one measurement was made, the quotient Md/MDIL must be calculated for each single measurement and the values averaged.’

| d) | section 1.3.1 shall be replaced by the following:






  ‘1.3.1. | Determination of the exhaust gas flow
  The exhaust gas flow rate (GEXHW,) shall be determined for each mode according to Annex III, Appendix 1, sections 1.2.1 to 1.2.3.
  When using a full flow dilution system, the total dilute exhaust gas flow rate (GTOTW,) shall be determined for each mode according to Annex III, Appendix 1, section 1.2.4.’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

d)

section 1.3.1 shall be replaced by the following:

‘1.3.1.

Determination of the exhaust gas flow

The exhaust gas flow rate (GEXHW,) shall be determined for each mode according to Annex III, Appendix 1, sections 1.2.1 to 1.2.3.

EXHW

When using a full flow dilution system, the total dilute exhaust gas flow rate (GTOTW,) shall be determined for each mode according to Annex III, Appendix 1, section 1.2.4.’

TOTW

| e) | sections 1.3.2 -1.4.6 shall be replaced by the following:






  ‘1.3.2. | Dry/wet correction (GEXHW,) shall be determined for each mode according to Annex III, Appendix 1, sections 1.2.1 to 1.2.3.
  When applying GEXHW the measured concentration shall be converted to a wet basis according to the following formulae, if not already measured on a wet basis:
  conc (wet) = kw × conc (dry)
  For the raw exhaust gas:



  For the diluted gas:



  or



  For the dilution air:

  k

  W,d
  = 1 - k

  W1







  For the intake air (if different from the dilution air):

  k

  W,a
  = 1 - k

  W2







  where:







  Ha | : | absolute humidity of the intake air (g water per kg dry air) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hd | : | absolute humidity of the dilution air (g water per kg dry air) |
| Rd | : | relative humidity of the dilution air (%) |
| Ra | : | relative humidity of the intake air (%) |
| pd | : | saturation vapour pressure of the dilution air (kPa) |
| pa | : | saturation vapour pressure of the intake air (kPa) |
| pB | : | total barometric pressure (kPa). |

e)

sections 1.3.2 -1.4.6 shall be replaced by the following:

‘1.3.2.

Dry/wet correction (GEXHW,) shall be determined for each mode according to Annex III, Appendix 1, sections 1.2.1 to 1.2.3.

EXHW

When applying GEXHW the measured concentration shall be converted to a wet basis according to the following formulae, if not already measured on a wet basis:

EXHW

conc (wet) = kw × conc (dry)

w

For the raw exhaust gas:

Formula

For the diluted gas:

Formula

or

Formula

For the dilution air:

k

  W,d
  = 1 - k

  W1

k

W,d

k

W

Formula

Formula

For the intake air (if different from the dilution air):

k

  W,a
  = 1 - k

  W2

k

W,a

k

W

Formula

Formula

where:

Ha

a

:

absolute humidity of the intake air (g water per kg dry air)

Hd

d

:

absolute humidity of the dilution air (g water per kg dry air)

Rd

d

:

relative humidity of the dilution air (%)

Ra

a

:

relative humidity of the intake air (%)

pd

d

:

saturation vapour pressure of the dilution air (kPa)

pa

a

:

saturation vapour pressure of the intake air (kPa)

pB

B

:

total barometric pressure (kPa).

NOTE: Ha
  and Hd
  may be derived from relative humidity measurement, as described above, or from dewpoint measurement, vapour pressure measurement or dry/wet bulb measurement using the generally accepted formulae.

: Ha

Hd

| 1.3.3. | Humidity correction for NOx

  As the NOx emission depends on ambient air conditions, the NOx concentration shall be corrected for ambient air temperature and humidity by the factors KH given in the following formula:



  where:

  Ta
  : temperatures of the air in (K)
  Ha: humidity of the intake air (g water per kg dry air):



  where:







  Ra | : | relative humidity of the intake air (%) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| pa | : | saturation vapour pressure of the intake air (kPa) |
| pB | : | total barometric pressure (kPa). |

1.3.3.

Humidity correction for NOx

x

As the NOx emission depends on ambient air conditions, the NOx concentration shall be corrected for ambient air temperature and humidity by the factors KH given in the following formula:

x

x

H

Formula

where:

Ta
  : temperatures of the air in (K)

Ta

Ha: humidity of the intake air (g water per kg dry air):

a

Formula

where:

Ra

a

:

relative humidity of the intake air (%)

pa

a

:

saturation vapour pressure of the intake air (kPa)

pB

B

:

total barometric pressure (kPa).

NOTE: Ha
  may be derived from relative humidity measurement, as described above, or from dewpoint measurement, vapour pressure measurement or dry/wet bulb measurement using the generally accepted formulae.

Ha

| 1.3.4. | Calculation of emission mass flow rates
  The emission mass flow rates for each mode shall be calculated as follows:






  (a) | For the raw exhaust gas (8):
  Gasmass = u x conc × GEXHW |
| --- | --- | --- |

1.3.4.

Calculation of emission mass flow rates

The emission mass flow rates for each mode shall be calculated as follows:

(a)

For the raw exhaust gas (8):

8

Gasmass = u x conc × GEXHW

mass

EXHW

| (b) | For the dilute exhaust gas (8):
  Gasmass = u x concc × GTOTW

  where:
  concc is the background corrected concentration

  conc

  c
  = conc - conc

  d
  × (1 - (1/ DF))

  DF = 13,4/ (conc

  CO
  2
  - (conc

  CO
  - conc

  HC
  ) × 10 -4)
  or: DF = 13,4/concCO2

  The coefficients u — wet shall be used according to Table 4:
  Table 4. Values of the coefficients u — wet for various exhaust components







  Gas | u | conc |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NOx | 0,001587 | ppm |
| CO | 0,000966 | ppm |
| HC | 0,000479 | ppm |
| CO2 | 15,19 | percent |

(b)

For the dilute exhaust gas (8):

8

Gasmass = u x concc × GTOTW

mass

c

TOTW

where:

concc is the background corrected concentration

c

conc

  c
  = conc - conc

  d
  × (1 - (1/ DF))

conc

c

conc

conc

d

DF

DF = 13,4/ (conc

  CO
  2
  - (conc

  CO
  - conc

  HC
  ) × 10 -4)

DF

conc

CO

2

conc

CO

conc

HC

-4

or: DF = 13,4/concCO2

2

The coefficients u — wet shall be used according to Table 4:

Table 4. Values of the coefficients u — wet for various exhaust components

Gas

u

conc

NOx

x

0,001587

ppm

CO

0,000966

ppm

HC

0,000479

ppm

CO2

2

15,19

percent

The density of HC is based upon an average carbon to hydrogen ratio of 1:1,85.

| 1.3.5. | Calculation of the specific emissions
  The specific emission (g/kWh) shall be calculated for all individual components in the following way:



  where Pi = Pm,i + PAE,i.
  The weighting factors and the number of modes (n) used in the above calculation are according to Annex III, section 3.7.1. |
| --- | --- |

1.3.5.

Calculation of the specific emissions

The specific emission (g/kWh) shall be calculated for all individual components in the following way:

Formula

where Pi = Pm,i + PAE,i.

i

m,i

AE,i

The weighting factors and the number of modes (n) used in the above calculation are according to Annex III, section 3.7.1.

| 1.4. | Calculation of the particulate emission
  The particulate emission shall be calculated in the following way: |
| --- | --- |

1.4.

Calculation of the particulate emission

The particulate emission shall be calculated in the following way:

| 1.4.1. | Humidity correction factor for particulates
  As the particulate emission of diesel engines depends on ambient air conditions, the particulate mass flow rate shall be corrected for ambient air humidity with the factor Kp given in the following formula:

  K

  p
  = 1/(1 + 0,0133 × (H

  a
  - 10,71))
  where:
  Ha: humidity of the intake air, gram of water per kg dry air



  where:







  Ra | : | relative humidity of the intake air (%) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| pa | : | saturation vapour pressure of the intake air (kPa) |
| pB | : | total barometric pressure (kPa) |

1.4.1.

Humidity correction factor for particulates

As the particulate emission of diesel engines depends on ambient air conditions, the particulate mass flow rate shall be corrected for ambient air humidity with the factor Kp given in the following formula:

p

K

  p
  = 1/(1 + 0,0133 × (H

  a
  - 10,71))

K

p

H

a

where:

Ha: humidity of the intake air, gram of water per kg dry air

a

Formula

where:

Ra

a

:

relative humidity of the intake air (%)

pa

a

:

saturation vapour pressure of the intake air (kPa)

pB

B

:

total barometric pressure (kPa)

NOTE: Ha
  may be derived from relative humidity measurement, as described above, or from dewpoint measurement, vapour pressure measurement or dry/wet bulb measurement using the generally accepted formulae

Ha

| 1.4.2. | Partial flow dilution system
  The final reported test results of the particulate emission shall be derived through the following steps. Since various types of dilution rate control may be used, different calculation methods for equivalent diluted exhaust gas mass flow rate GEDF apply. All calculations shall be based upon the average values of the individual modes (i) during the sampling period. |
| --- | --- |

1.4.2.

Partial flow dilution system

The final reported test results of the particulate emission shall be derived through the following steps. Since various types of dilution rate control may be used, different calculation methods for equivalent diluted exhaust gas mass flow rate GEDF apply. All calculations shall be based upon the average values of the individual modes (i) during the sampling period.

EDF

| 1.4.2.1. | Isokinetic systems
  GEDFW,i = GEXHW,i × qi




  where r corresponds to the ratio of the cross sectional areas of the isokinetic probe Ap and exhaust pipe AT: |
| --- | --- |

1.4.2.1.

Isokinetic systems

GEDFW,i = GEXHW,i × qi

EDFW,i

EXHW,i

i

Formula

where r corresponds to the ratio of the cross sectional areas of the isokinetic probe Ap and exhaust pipe AT:

p

T

Formula

| 1.4.2.2. | Systems with measurement of CO2 or NOx concentration
  GEDFW,i = GEXHW,i x qi




  where:







  ConcE | = | wet concentration of the tracer gas in raw exhaust |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ConcD | = | wet concentration of the tracer gas in the diluted exhaust |
| ConcA | = | wet concentration of the tracer gas in the dilution air |

1.4.2.2.

Systems with measurement of CO2 or NOx concentration

2

x

GEDFW,i = GEXHW,i x qi

EDFW,i

EXHW,i

i

Formula

where:

ConcE

E

=

wet concentration of the tracer gas in raw exhaust

ConcD

D

=

wet concentration of the tracer gas in the diluted exhaust

ConcA

A

=

wet concentration of the tracer gas in the dilution air

Concentrations measured on a dry basis shall be converted to a wet basis according to section 1.3.2. .

| 1.4.2.3. | Systems with CO2 measurement and carbon balance method



  where:







  CO2D | = | CO2 concentration of the diluted exhaust |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CO2A | = | CO2 concentration of the dilution air |

1.4.2.3.

Systems with CO2 measurement and carbon balance method

Formula

where:

CO2D

2D

=

CO2 concentration of the diluted exhaust

2

CO2A

2A

=

CO2 concentration of the dilution air

2

(concentrations in volume % on wet basis)

This equation is based upon the carbon balance assumption (carbon atoms supplied to the engine are emitted as CO2) and derived through the following steps:

2

GEDFW,i = GEXHW,i × qi

EDFW,i

EXHW,i

i

and:

Formula

| 1.4.2.4. | Systems with flow measurement
  GEDFW,i = GEXHW,i × qi |
| --- | --- |

1.4.2.4.

Systems with flow measurement

GEDFW,i = GEXHW,i × qi

EDFW,i

EXHW,i

i

Formula

| 1.4.3. | Full flow dilution system
  The final reported test results of the particulate emission shall be derived through the following steps.
  All calculations shall be based upon the average values of the individual modes (i) during the sampling period.
  GEDFW,i = GTOTW,i |
| --- | --- |

1.4.3.

Full flow dilution system

The final reported test results of the particulate emission shall be derived through the following steps.

All calculations shall be based upon the average values of the individual modes (i) during the sampling period.

GEDFW,i = GTOTW,i

EDFW,i

TOTW,i

| 1.4.4. | Calculation of the particulate mass flow rate
  The particulate mass flow rate shall be calculated as follows:
  For the single filter method:



  where:
  (GEDFW)aver over the test cycle shall be determined by summation of the average values of the individual modes during the sampling period:






  where i = 1, ... n
  For the multiple filter method:



  where i = 1, ... n
  The particulate mass flow rate may be background corrected as follows:
  For single filter method:



  If more than one measurement is made, (Md/MDIL) shall be replaced with (Md/MDIL)aver


  DF = 13,4/ (concCO
  2 + (concCO + concHC) × 10-4)
  or:
  DF=13,4/concCO2

  For multiple filter method:



  If more than one measurement is made, (Md/MDIL) shall be replaced with (Md/MDIL)aver


  DF = 13,4/(concCO
  2 + (concCO + concHC) × 10-4)
  or:
  DF=13,4/concCO2 |
| --- | --- |

1.4.4.

Calculation of the particulate mass flow rate

The particulate mass flow rate shall be calculated as follows:

For the single filter method:

Formula

where:

(GEDFW)aver over the test cycle shall be determined by summation of the average values of the individual modes during the sampling period:

EDFW

aver

Formula

Formula

where i = 1, ... n

For the multiple filter method:

Formula

where i = 1, ... n

The particulate mass flow rate may be background corrected as follows:

For single filter method:

Formula

If more than one measurement is made, (Md/MDIL) shall be replaced with (Md/MDIL)aver

d

DIL

d

DIL

aver

DF = 13,4/ (concCO
  2 + (concCO + concHC) × 10-4)

DF

concCO

2

concCO + concHC

-4

or:

DF=13,4/concCO2

2

For multiple filter method:

Formula

If more than one measurement is made, (Md/MDIL) shall be replaced with (Md/MDIL)aver

d

DIL

d

DIL

aver

DF = 13,4/(concCO
  2 + (concCO + concHC) × 10-4)

DF

concCO

2

concCO + concHC

-4

or:

DF=13,4/concCO2

2

| 1.4.5. | Calculation of the specific emissions
  The specific emission of particulates PT (g/kWh) shall be calculated in the following way (9):
  For the single filter method:



  For the multiple filter method: |
| --- | --- |

1.4.5.

Calculation of the specific emissions

The specific emission of particulates PT (g/kWh) shall be calculated in the following way (9):

9

For the single filter method:

Formula

For the multiple filter method:

Formula

| 1.4.6. | Effective weighting factor
  For the single filter method, the effective weighting factor WFE,i for each mode shall be calculated in the following way:



  where i = l, ... n.
  The value of the effective weighting factors shall be within ± 0,005 (absolute value) of the weighting factors listed in Annex III, section 3.7.1.’ |
| --- | --- |

1.4.6.

Effective weighting factor

For the single filter method, the effective weighting factor WFE,i for each mode shall be calculated in the following way:

E,i

Formula

where i = l, ... n.

The value of the effective weighting factors shall be within ± 0,005 (absolute value) of the weighting factors listed in Annex III, section 3.7.1.’

| (f) | The following section shall be inserted:






  ‘2. | DATA EVALUATION AND CALCULATIONS (NRTC TEST)
  The two following measurement principles that can be used for the evaluation of pollutant emissions over the NRTC cycle are described in this section:






  — | the gaseous components are measured in the raw exhaust gas on a real time basis, and the particulates are determined using a partial flow dilution system; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(f)

The following section shall be inserted:

‘2.

DATA EVALUATION AND CALCULATIONS (NRTC TEST)

The two following measurement principles that can be used for the evaluation of pollutant emissions over the NRTC cycle are described in this section:

—

the gaseous components are measured in the raw exhaust gas on a real time basis, and the particulates are determined using a partial flow dilution system;

| — | the gaseous components and the particulates are determined using a full flow dilution system (CVS system). |
| --- | --- |

—

the gaseous components and the particulates are determined using a full flow dilution system (CVS system).

| 2.1. | Calculation of gaseous emissions in the raw exhaust gas and of the particulate emissions with a partial flow dilution system |
| --- | --- |

2.1.

Calculation of gaseous emissions in the raw exhaust gas and of the particulate emissions with a partial flow dilution system

| 2.1.1. | Introduction
  The instantaneous concentration signals of the gaseous components are used for the calculation of the mass emissions by multiplication with the instantaneous exhaust mass flow rate. The exhaust mass flow rate may be measured directly, or calculated using the methods described in Annex III, Appendix 1, section 2.2.3 (intake air and fuel flow measurement, tracer method, intake air and air/fuel ratio measurement). Special attention shall be paid to the response times of the different instruments. These differences shall be accounted for by time aligning the signals.
  For particulates, the exhaust mass flow rate signals are used for controlling the partial flow dilution system to take a sample proportional to the exhaust mass flow rate. The quality of proportionality is checked by applying a regression analysis between sample and exhaust flow as described in Annex III, Appendix 1, section 2.4. |
| --- | --- |

2.1.1.

Introduction

The instantaneous concentration signals of the gaseous components are used for the calculation of the mass emissions by multiplication with the instantaneous exhaust mass flow rate. The exhaust mass flow rate may be measured directly, or calculated using the methods described in Annex III, Appendix 1, section 2.2.3 (intake air and fuel flow measurement, tracer method, intake air and air/fuel ratio measurement). Special attention shall be paid to the response times of the different instruments. These differences shall be accounted for by time aligning the signals.

For particulates, the exhaust mass flow rate signals are used for controlling the partial flow dilution system to take a sample proportional to the exhaust mass flow rate. The quality of proportionality is checked by applying a regression analysis between sample and exhaust flow as described in Annex III, Appendix 1, section 2.4.

| 2.1.2. | Determination of the gaseous components |
| --- | --- |

2.1.2.

Determination of the gaseous components

| 2.1.2.1. | Calculation of mass emission
  The mass of the pollutants Mgas
  (g/test) shall be determined by calculating the instantaneous mass emissions from the raw concentrations of the pollutants, the u values from Table 4 (see also Section 1.3.4) and the exhaust mass flow, aligned for the transformation time and integrating the instantaneous values over the cycle. Preferably, the concentrations should be measured on a wet basis. If measured on a dry basis, the dry/wet correction as described here below shall be applied to the instantaneous concentration values before any further calculation is done.
  Table 4. Values of the coefficients u — wetfor various exhaust components







  Gas | u | conc |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NOx | 0,001587 | ppm |
| CO | 0,000966 | ppm |
| HC | 0,000479 | ppm |
| CO2 | 15,19 | percent |

2.1.2.1.

Calculation of mass emission

The mass of the pollutants Mgas
  (g/test) shall be determined by calculating the instantaneous mass emissions from the raw concentrations of the pollutants, the u values from Table 4 (see also Section 1.3.4) and the exhaust mass flow, aligned for the transformation time and integrating the instantaneous values over the cycle. Preferably, the concentrations should be measured on a wet basis. If measured on a dry basis, the dry/wet correction as described here below shall be applied to the instantaneous concentration values before any further calculation is done.

Mgas

Table 4. Values of the coefficients u — wetfor various exhaust components

Gas

u

conc

NOx

x

0,001587

ppm

CO

0,000966

ppm

HC

0,000479

ppm

CO2

2

15,19

percent

The density of HC is based upon an average carbon to hydrogen ratio of 1:1,85.

The following formula shall be applied:

Formula

where

| u | = | ratio between density of exhaust component and density of exhaust gas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| conc
  i | = | instantaneous concentration of the respective component in the raw exhaust gas (ppm) |
| GEXHW,i | = | instantaneous exhaust mass flow (kg/s) |
| f | = | data sampling rate (Hz) |
| n | = | number of measurements |

u

u

=

ratio between density of exhaust component and density of exhaust gas

conc
  i

conc

i

=

instantaneous concentration of the respective component in the raw exhaust gas (ppm)

GEXHW,i

GEXHW,i

=

instantaneous exhaust mass flow (kg/s)

f

f

=

data sampling rate (Hz)

n

n

=

number of measurements

For the calculation of NOx, the humidity correction factor k
  H, as described here below, shall be used.

x

k

H

The instantaneously measured concentration shall be converted to a wet basis as described here below, if not already measured on a wet basis

| 2.1.2.2. | Dry/wet correction
  If the instantaneously measured concentration is measured on a dry basis, it shall be converted to a wet basis according to the following formulae:

  conc
  wet = k
  W x conc
  dry

  where



  with



  where








  conc
  CO2 | = | dry CO2 concentration (%) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| conc
  CO | = | dry CO concentration (%) |
| H
  a | = | intake air humidity, (g water per kg dry air) |

2.1.2.2.

Dry/wet correction

If the instantaneously measured concentration is measured on a dry basis, it shall be converted to a wet basis according to the following formulae:

conc
  wet = k
  W x conc
  dry

conc

wet

k

W

conc

dry

where

Formula

with

Formula

where

conc
  CO2

conc

CO2

=

dry CO2 concentration (%)

2

conc
  CO

conc

CO

=

dry CO concentration (%)

H
  a

H

a

=

intake air humidity, (g water per kg dry air)

Formula

where:

| Ra | : | relative humidity of the intake air (%) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pa | : | saturation vapour pressure of the intake air (kPa) |
| pB | : | total barometric pressure (kPa) |

Ra

a

:

relative humidity of the intake air (%)

pa

a

:

saturation vapour pressure of the intake air (kPa)

pB

B

:

total barometric pressure (kPa)

NOTE: H
  a may be derived from relative humidity measurement, as described above, or from dewpoint measurement, vapour pressure measurement or dry/wet bulb measurement using the generally accepted formulae.

: H

a

| 2.1.2.3. | NOx correction for humidity and temperature
  As the NOx emission depends on ambient air conditions, the NOx concentration shall be corrected for humidity and ambient air temperature with the factors given in the following formula:



  with:








  T
  a | = | temperature of the intake air, K |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| H
  a | = | humidity of the intake air,g water per kg dry air |

2.1.2.3.

NOx correction for humidity and temperature

x

As the NOx emission depends on ambient air conditions, the NOx concentration shall be corrected for humidity and ambient air temperature with the factors given in the following formula:

x

x

Formula

with:

T
  a

T

a

=

temperature of the intake air, K

H
  a

H

a

=

humidity of the intake air,g water per kg dry air

Formula

where:

| Ra | : | relative humidity of the intake air (%) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pa | : | saturation vapour pressure of the intake air ( kPa) |
| pB | : | total barometric pressure (kPa) |

Ra

a

:

relative humidity of the intake air (%)

pa

a

:

saturation vapour pressure of the intake air ( kPa)

pB

B

:

total barometric pressure (kPa)

NOTE: H
  a may be derived from relative humidity measurement, as described above, or from dewpoint measurement, vapour pressure measurement or dry/wet bulb measurement using the generally accepted formulae.

H

a

| 2.1.2.4. | Calculation of the specific emissions
  The specific emissions (g/kWh) shall be calculated for each individual component in the following way:
  Individual gas = Mgas
  /W
  act

  where

  W
  act = actual cycle work as determined in Annex III Section 4.6.2 (kWh) |
| --- | --- |

2.1.2.4.

Calculation of the specific emissions

The specific emissions (g/kWh) shall be calculated for each individual component in the following way:

Individual gas = Mgas
  /W
  act

Mgas

W

act

where

W
  act = actual cycle work as determined in Annex III Section 4.6.2 (kWh)

W

act

| 2.1.3. | Particulate determination |
| --- | --- |

2.1.3.

Particulate determination

| 2.1.3.1. | Calculation of mass emission
  The mass of particulates MPT
  (g/test) shall be calculated by either of the following methods:






  (a) | where








  M
  f | = | particulate mass sampled over the cycle (mg) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| MSAM | = | mass of diluted exhaust gas passing the particulate collection filters (kg) |
| M
  EDFW | = | mass of equivalent diluted exhaust gas over the cycle (kg) |

2.1.3.1.

Calculation of mass emission

The mass of particulates MPT
  (g/test) shall be calculated by either of the following methods:

MPT

(a)

Formula

where

M
  f

M

f

=

particulate mass sampled over the cycle (mg)

MSAM

SAM

=

mass of diluted exhaust gas passing the particulate collection filters (kg)

M
  EDFW

M

EDFW

=

mass of equivalent diluted exhaust gas over the cycle (kg)

The total mass of equivalent diluted exhaust gas mass over the cycle shall be determined as follows:

G

  EDFW,i
  = G

  EXHW,i
  × q

  i

G

EDFW,i

G

EXHW,i

q

i

where

| GEDFW,i | = | instantaneous equivalent diluted exhaust mass flow rate (kg/s) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GEXHW,i | = | instantaneous exhaust mass flow rate (kg/s) |
| q
  i | = | instantaneous dilution ratio |
| GTOTW,I | = | instantaneous diluted exhaust mass flow rate through dilution tunnel (kg/s) |
| GDILW,i | = | instantaneous dilution air mass flow rate (kg/s) |
| f | = | data sampling rate (Hz) |
| n | = | number of measurements |

GEDFW,i

GEDFW

=

instantaneous equivalent diluted exhaust mass flow rate (kg/s)

GEXHW,i

GEXHW

=

instantaneous exhaust mass flow rate (kg/s)

q
  i

q

i

=

instantaneous dilution ratio

GTOTW,I

GTOTW

=

instantaneous diluted exhaust mass flow rate through dilution tunnel (kg/s)

GDILW,i

GDILW

=

instantaneous dilution air mass flow rate (kg/s)

f

f

=

data sampling rate (Hz)

n

n

=

number of measurements

| (b) | where








  M
  f | = | particulate mass sampled over the cycle (mg) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| r
  s | = | average sample ratio over the test cycle |

(b)

Formula

where

M
  f

M

f

=

particulate mass sampled over the cycle (mg)

r
  s

r

s

=

average sample ratio over the test cycle

where

where

| MSE | = | sampled exhaust mass over the cycle (kg) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MEXHW | = | total exhaust mass flow over the cycle (kg) |
| MSAM | = | mass of diluted exhaust gas passing the particulate collection filters (kg) |
| MTOTW | = | mass of diluted exhaust gas passing the dilution tunnel (kg) |

MSE

MSE

=

sampled exhaust mass over the cycle (kg)

MEXHW

MEXHW

=

total exhaust mass flow over the cycle (kg)

MSAM

MSAM

=

mass of diluted exhaust gas passing the particulate collection filters (kg)

MTOTW

MTOTW

=

mass of diluted exhaust gas passing the dilution tunnel (kg)

NOTE: In case of the total sampling type system, MSAM
  and MTOTW
  are identical.

MSAM

MTOTW

| 2.1.3.2. | Particulate correction factor for humidity
  As the particulate emission of diesel engines depends on ambient air conditions, the particulate concentration shall be corrected for ambient air humidity with the factor Kp given in the following formula.



  where
  Ha = humidity of the intake air in g water per kg dry air










  Ra | : | relative humidity of the intake air (%) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| pa | : | saturation vapour pressure of the intake air (kPa) |
| pB | : | total barometric pressure (kPa) |

2.1.3.2.

Particulate correction factor for humidity

As the particulate emission of diesel engines depends on ambient air conditions, the particulate concentration shall be corrected for ambient air humidity with the factor Kp given in the following formula.

Formula

where

Ha = humidity of the intake air in g water per kg dry air

a

Formula

Ra

a

:

relative humidity of the intake air (%)

pa

a

:

saturation vapour pressure of the intake air (kPa)

pB

B

:

total barometric pressure (kPa)

NOTE: H
  a may be derived from relative humidity measurement, as described above, or from dewpoint measurement, vapour pressure measurement or dry/wet bulb measurement using the generally accepted formulae.

H

a

| 2.1.3.3. | Calculation of the specific emissions
  The particulate emission (g/kWh) shall be calculated in the following way:

  PT = M

  PT
  × K

  p
  / W

  act


  where

  W
  act = actual cycle work as determined in Annex III Section 4.6.2(kWh) |
| --- | --- |

2.1.3.3.

Calculation of the specific emissions

The particulate emission (g/kWh) shall be calculated in the following way:

PT = M

  PT
  × K

  p
  / W

  act

PT

M

PT

K

p

W

act

where

W
  act = actual cycle work as determined in Annex III Section 4.6.2(kWh)

W

act

| 2.2. | Determination of gaseous and particulate components with a full flow dilution system
  For calculation of the emissions in the diluted exhaust gas, it is necessary to know the diluted exhaust gas mass flow rate. The total diluted exhaust gas flow over the cycle MTOTW
  (kg/test) shall be calculated from the measurement values over the cycle and the corresponding calibration data of the flow measurement device (V
  0 for PDP, K
  V for CFV, C
  d for SSV): the corresponding methods described in section 2.2.1 may be used. If the total sample mass of particulates (MSAM
  ) and gaseous pollutants exceeds 0,5 % of the total CVS flow (MTOTW
  ), the CVS flow shall be corrected for MSAM
  or the particulate sample flow shall be returned to the CVS prior to the flow measuring device. |
| --- | --- |

2.2.

Determination of gaseous and particulate components with a full flow dilution system

For calculation of the emissions in the diluted exhaust gas, it is necessary to know the diluted exhaust gas mass flow rate. The total diluted exhaust gas flow over the cycle MTOTW
  (kg/test) shall be calculated from the measurement values over the cycle and the corresponding calibration data of the flow measurement device (V
  0 for PDP, K
  V for CFV, C
  d for SSV): the corresponding methods described in section 2.2.1 may be used. If the total sample mass of particulates (MSAM
  ) and gaseous pollutants exceeds 0,5 % of the total CVS flow (MTOTW
  ), the CVS flow shall be corrected for MSAM
  or the particulate sample flow shall be returned to the CVS prior to the flow measuring device.

MTOTW

V

0

K

V

C

d

MSAM

MTOTW

MSAM

| 2.2.1. | Determination of the Diluted Exhaust Gas Flow
  PDP-CVS system
  The calculation of the mass flow over the cycle, if the temperature of the diluted exhaust is kept within ± 6 K over the cycle by using a heat exchanger, is as follows:

  MTOTW
  = 1,293 x V0 x NP x (pB — p1) x 273) / (101,3 x T)
  where








  MTOTW | = | mass of the diluted exhaust gas on wet basis over the cycle |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| V0 | = | volume of gas pumped per revolution under test conditions (m3/rev) |
| NP | = | total revolutions of pump per test |
| pB | = | atmospheric pressure in the test cell (kPa) |
| p1 | = | pressure drop below atmospheric at the pump inlet (kPa) |
| T | = | average temperature of the diluted exhaust gas at pump inlet over the cycle (K) |

2.2.1.

Determination of the Diluted Exhaust Gas Flow

PDP-CVS system

The calculation of the mass flow over the cycle, if the temperature of the diluted exhaust is kept within ± 6 K over the cycle by using a heat exchanger, is as follows:

MTOTW
  = 1,293 x V0 x NP x (pB — p1) x 273) / (101,3 x T)

MTOTW

0

P

B

1

where

MTOTW

MTOTW

=

mass of the diluted exhaust gas on wet basis over the cycle

V0

0

=

volume of gas pumped per revolution under test conditions (m3/rev)

3

NP

P

=

total revolutions of pump per test

pB

B

=

atmospheric pressure in the test cell (kPa)

p1

1

=

pressure drop below atmospheric at the pump inlet (kPa)

T

=

average temperature of the diluted exhaust gas at pump inlet over the cycle (K)

If a system with flow compensation is used (i.e. without heat exchanger), the instantaneous mass emissions shall be calculated and integrated over the cycle. In this case, the instantaneous mass of the diluted exhaust gas shall be calculated as follows:

M

  TOTW,i
  = 1,293 x V0 x NP,i x (pB — p1) x 273/ (101,3 x T)

M

TOTW,i

0

P,i

B

1

where

| NP,i | = | total revolutions of pump per time interval |
| --- | --- | --- |

NP,i

P,i

=

total revolutions of pump per time interval

CFV-CVS system

The calculation of the mass flow over the cycle, if the temperature of the diluted exhaust gas is kept within ± 11K over the cycle by using a heat exchanger, is as follows:

M

  TOTW
  = 1,293 x t x Kv x pA/ T 0,5

M

TOTW

v

A

0,5

where

| M

  TOTW | = | mass of the diluted exhaust gas on wet basis over the cycle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| t | = | cycle time (s) |
| KV | = | calibration coefficient of the critical flow venturi for standard conditions, |
| pA | = | absolute pressure at venturi inlet (kPa) |
| T | = | absolute temperature at venturi inlet (K) |

M

  TOTW

M

TOTW

=

mass of the diluted exhaust gas on wet basis over the cycle

t

=

cycle time (s)

KV

V

=

calibration coefficient of the critical flow venturi for standard conditions,

pA

A

=

absolute pressure at venturi inlet (kPa)

T

=

absolute temperature at venturi inlet (K)

If a system with flow compensation is used (i.e. without heat exchanger), the instantaneous mass emissions shall be calculated and integrated over the cycle. In this case, the instantaneous mass of the diluted exhaust gas shall be calculated as follows:

M

  TOTW,i
  = 1,293 x Δti x KV x pA/T 0,5

M

TOTW,i

i

V

A

0,5

where

| Δti | = | time interval (s) |
| --- | --- | --- |

Δti

i

=

time interval (s)

SSV-CVS system

The calculation of the mass flow over the cycle is as follows if the temperature of the diluted exhaust is kept within ± 11 K over the cycle by using a heat exchanger:

M

  TOTW
  = 1,293 x Q

  SSV

M

TOTW

Q

SSV

where

Formula

| A0 | = | collection of constants and units conversions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| d | = | diameter of the SSV throat (m) |
| Cd | = | discharge coefficient of the SSV |
| PA | = | absolute pressure at venturi inlet (kPa) |
| T | = | temperature at the venturi inlet (K) |
| r | = | ratio of the SSV throat to inlet absolute, static pressure = |
| ß | = | ratio of the SSV throat diameter, d, to the inlet pipe inner diameter = |

A0

0

=

collection of constants and units conversions

Formula

d

=

diameter of the SSV throat (m)

Cd

d

=

discharge coefficient of the SSV

PA

A

=

absolute pressure at venturi inlet (kPa)

T

=

temperature at the venturi inlet (K)

r

=

ratio of the SSV throat to inlet absolute, static pressure = Formula

ß

=

ratio of the SSV throat diameter, d, to the inlet pipe inner diameter = Formula

If a system with flow compensation is used (i.e. without heat exchanger), the instantaneous mass emissions shall be calculated and integrated over the cycle. In this case, the instantaneous mass of the diluted exhaust gas shall be calculated as follows:

M

  TOTW
  = 1,293 x Q

  SSV
  x Δt

  i

M

TOTW

Q

SSV

t

i

where

Formula

| Δti | = | time interval (s) |
| --- | --- | --- |

Δti

i

=

time interval (s)

The real time calculation shall be initialized with either a reasonable value for Cd, such as 0.98, or a reasonable value of Qssv. If the calculation is initialized with Qssv, the initial value of Qssv shall be used to evaluate Re.

d

ssv

ssv

ssv

During all emissions tests, the Reynolds number at the SSV throat must be in the range of Reynolds numbers used to derive the calibration curve developed in Appendix 2 section 3.2.

| 2.2.2. | NOx Correction for Humidity
  As the NOx emission depends on ambient air conditions, the NOx concentration shall be corrected for ambient air humidity with the factors given in the following formulae.



  where







  Ta | = | temperature of the air (K) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ha | = | humidity of the intake air (g water per kg dry air) |

2.2.2.

NOx Correction for Humidity

x

As the NOx emission depends on ambient air conditions, the NOx concentration shall be corrected for ambient air humidity with the factors given in the following formulae.

x

x

Formula

where

Ta

a

=

temperature of the air (K)

Ha

=

humidity of the intake air (g water per kg dry air)

in which,

Formula

| Ra | = | relative humidity of the intake air (%) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pa | = | saturation vapour pressure of the intake air (kPa) |
| pB | = | total barometric pressure (kPa) |

Ra

a

=

relative humidity of the intake air (%)

pa

a

=

saturation vapour pressure of the intake air (kPa)

pB

B

=

total barometric pressure (kPa)

NOTE: H
  a may be derived from relative humidity measurement, as described above, or from dewpoint measurement, vapour pressure measurement or dry/wet bulb measurement using the generally accepted formulae.

H

a

| 2.2.3. | Calculation of the Emission Mass Flow |
| --- | --- |

2.2.3.

Calculation of the Emission Mass Flow

| 2.2.3.1. | Systems with Constant Mass Flow
  For systems with heat exchanger, the mass of the pollutants MGAS (g/test) shall be determined from the following equation:
  MGAS = u x conc x MTOTW

  where







  u | = | ratio between density of the exhaust component and density of diluted exhaust gas, as reported in Table 4, point 2.1.2.1 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| conc | = | average background corrected concentrations over the cycle from integration (mandatory for NOx and HC) or bag measurement (ppm) |
| MTOTW | = | total mass of diluted exhaust gas over the cycle as determined in section 2.2.1 (kg) |

2.2.3.1.

Systems with Constant Mass Flow

For systems with heat exchanger, the mass of the pollutants MGAS (g/test) shall be determined from the following equation:

GAS

MGAS = u x conc x MTOTW

GAS

TOTW

where

u

=

ratio between density of the exhaust component and density of diluted exhaust gas, as reported in Table 4, point 2.1.2.1

conc

=

average background corrected concentrations over the cycle from integration (mandatory for NOx and HC) or bag measurement (ppm)

x

MTOTW

TOTW

=

total mass of diluted exhaust gas over the cycle as determined in section 2.2.1 (kg)

As the NOx emission depends on ambient air conditions, the NOx concentration shall be corrected for ambient air humidity with the factor k
  H, as described in section 2.2.2.

x

x

k

H

Concentrations measured on a dry basis shall be converted to a wet basis in accordance with section 1.3.2

| 2.2.3.1.1. | Determination of the Background Corrected Concentrations
  The average background concentration of the gaseous pollutants in the dilution air shall be subtracted from measured concentrations to get the net concentrations of the pollutants. The average values of the background concentrations can be determined by the sample bag method or by continuous measurement with integration. The following formula shall be used.
  conc = conce — concd x (1 — (1/DF))
  where,







  conc | = | concentration of the respective pollutant in the diluted exhaust gas, corrected by the amount of the respective pollutant contained in the dilution air (ppm) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| conce | = | concentration of the respective pollutant measured in the diluted exhaust gas (ppm) |
| concd | = | concentration of the respective pollutant measured in the dilution air (ppm) |
| DF | = | dilution factor |

2.2.3.1.1.

Determination of the Background Corrected Concentrations

The average background concentration of the gaseous pollutants in the dilution air shall be subtracted from measured concentrations to get the net concentrations of the pollutants. The average values of the background concentrations can be determined by the sample bag method or by continuous measurement with integration. The following formula shall be used.

conc = conce — concd x (1 — (1/DF))

e

d

where,

conc

=

concentration of the respective pollutant in the diluted exhaust gas, corrected by the amount of the respective pollutant contained in the dilution air (ppm)

conce

e

=

concentration of the respective pollutant measured in the diluted exhaust gas (ppm)

concd

d

=

concentration of the respective pollutant measured in the dilution air (ppm)

DF

=

dilution factor

The dilution factor shall be calculated as follows:

Formula

| 2.2.3.2. | Systems with Flow Compensation
  For systems without heat exchanger, the mass of the pollutants MGAS (g/test) shall be determined by calculating the instantaneous mass emissions and integrating the instantaneous values over the cycle. Also, the background correction shall be applied directly to the instantaneous concentration value. The following formulae shall be applied:



  where








  conc

  e,i | = | instantaneous concentration of the respective pollutant measured in the diluted exhaust gas (ppm) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| conc

  d | = | concentration of the respective pollutant measured in the dilution air (ppm) |
| u | = | ratio between density of the exhaust component and density of diluted exhaust gas, as reported in Table 4, point 2.1.2.1 |
| M

  TOTW,i | = | instantaneous mass of the diluted exhaust gas (section 2.2.1) (kg) |
| M

  TOTW | = | total mass of diluted exhaust gas over the cycle (section 2.2.1) (kg) |
| DF | = | dilution factor as determined in point 2.2.3.1.1. |

2.2.3.2.

Systems with Flow Compensation

For systems without heat exchanger, the mass of the pollutants MGAS (g/test) shall be determined by calculating the instantaneous mass emissions and integrating the instantaneous values over the cycle. Also, the background correction shall be applied directly to the instantaneous concentration value. The following formulae shall be applied:

GAS

Formula

where

conc

  e,i

conc

e,i

=

instantaneous concentration of the respective pollutant measured in the diluted exhaust gas (ppm)

conc

  d

conc

d

=

concentration of the respective pollutant measured in the dilution air (ppm)

u

u

=

ratio between density of the exhaust component and density of diluted exhaust gas, as reported in Table 4, point 2.1.2.1

M

  TOTW,i

M

TOTW,i

=

instantaneous mass of the diluted exhaust gas (section 2.2.1) (kg)

M

  TOTW

M

TOTW

=

total mass of diluted exhaust gas over the cycle (section 2.2.1) (kg)

DF

DF

=

dilution factor as determined in point 2.2.3.1.1.

As the NOx emission depends on ambient air conditions, the NOx concentration shall be corrected for ambient air humidity with the factor kH, as described in section 2.2.2.

x

x

H

| 2.2.4. | Calculation of the Specific Emissions
  The specific emissions (g/kWh) shall be calculated for each individual component in the following way:
  Individual gas = M

  gas
  /W
  act

  where








  W
  act | = | actual cycle work as determined in Annex III Section 4.6.2 (kWh) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

2.2.4.

Calculation of the Specific Emissions

The specific emissions (g/kWh) shall be calculated for each individual component in the following way:

Individual gas = M

  gas
  /W
  act

M

gas

W

act

where

W
  act

W

act

=

actual cycle work as determined in Annex III Section 4.6.2 (kWh)

| 2.2.5. | Calculation of the particulate emission |
| --- | --- |

2.2.5.

Calculation of the particulate emission

| 2.2.5.1. | Calculation of the Mass Flow
  The particulate mass MPT (g/test) shall be calculated as follows:



  where:







  Mf | = | particulate mass sampled over the cycle (mg) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| MTOTW | = | total mass of diluted exhaust gas over the cycle as determined in section 2.2.1 (kg) |
| MSAM | = | mass of diluted exhaust gas taken from the dilution tunnel for collecting particulates (kg) |

2.2.5.1.

Calculation of the Mass Flow

The particulate mass MPT (g/test) shall be calculated as follows:

PT

Formula

where:

Mf

f

=

particulate mass sampled over the cycle (mg)

MTOTW

TOTW

=

total mass of diluted exhaust gas over the cycle as determined in section 2.2.1 (kg)

MSAM

SAM

=

mass of diluted exhaust gas taken from the dilution tunnel for collecting particulates (kg)

and,

| Mf | = | Mf,p + Mf,b, if weighed separately (mg) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mf,p | = | particulate mass collected on the primary filter (mg) |
| Mf,b | = | particulate mass collected on the back-up filter (mg) |

Mf

f

=

Mf,p + Mf,b, if weighed separately (mg)

f,p

f,b

Mf,p

f,p

=

particulate mass collected on the primary filter (mg)

Mf,b

f,b

=

particulate mass collected on the back-up filter (mg)

If a double dilution system is used, the mass of the secondary dilution air shall be subtracted from the total mass of the double diluted exhaust gas sampled through the particulate filters.

MSAM = MTOT - MSEC

SAM

TOT

SEC

where

| MTOT | = | mass of double diluted exhaust gas through particulate filter (kg) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MSEC | = | mass of secondary dilution air (kg) |

MTOT

TOT

=

mass of double diluted exhaust gas through particulate filter (kg)

MSEC

SEC

=

mass of secondary dilution air (kg)

If the particulate background level of the dilution air is determined in accordance with Annex III, section 4.4.4, the particulate mass may be background corrected. In this case, the particulate mass (g/test) shall be calculated as follows:

Formula

where

Mf, MSAM, MTOTW = see above

f

SAM

TOTW

| MDIL | = | mass of primary dilution air sampled by background particulate sampler (kg) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Md | = | mass of the collected background particulates of the primary dilution air (mg) |
| DF | = | dilution factor as determined in section 2.2.3.1.1 |

MDIL

DIL

=

mass of primary dilution air sampled by background particulate sampler (kg)

Md

d

=

mass of the collected background particulates of the primary dilution air (mg)

DF

=

dilution factor as determined in section 2.2.3.1.1

| 2.2.5.2. | Particulate correction factor for humidity
  As the particulate emission of diesel engines depends on ambient air conditions, the particulate concentration shall be corrected for ambient air humidity with the factor Kp given in the following formula.



  where







  Ha | = | humidity of the intake air in g water per kg dry air |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

2.2.5.2.

Particulate correction factor for humidity

As the particulate emission of diesel engines depends on ambient air conditions, the particulate concentration shall be corrected for ambient air humidity with the factor Kp given in the following formula.

Formula

where

Ha

a

=

humidity of the intake air in g water per kg dry air

Formula

where:

| Ra | : | relative humidity of the intake air (%) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pa | : | saturation vapour pressure of the intake air (kPa) |
| pB | : | total barometric pressure (kPa) |

Ra

a

:

relative humidity of the intake air (%)

pa

a

:

saturation vapour pressure of the intake air (kPa)

pB

B

:

total barometric pressure (kPa)

NOTE: H
  a may be derived from relative humidity measurement, as described above, or from dewpoint measurement, vapour pressure measurement or dry/wet bulb measurement using the generally accepted formulae.

H

a

| 2.2.5.3. | Calculation of the Specific Emission
  The particulate emission (g/kWh) shall be calculated in the following way:

  PT = M

  PT
  × K

  p
  / W

  act


  where
  Wact = actual cycle work, as determined in Annex III Section 4.6.2 (kWh)’ |
| --- | --- |

2.2.5.3.

Calculation of the Specific Emission

The particulate emission (g/kWh) shall be calculated in the following way:

PT = M

  PT
  × K

  p
  / W

  act

PT

M

PT

K

p

W

act

where

Wact = actual cycle work, as determined in Annex III Section 4.6.2 (kWh)’

| 9) | The following Appendices shall be added:‘
  APPENDIX 4
  NRTC ENGINE DYNAMOMETER SCHEDULE







  Time (s) | Norm. Speed (%) | Norm. Torque (%) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | 1 | 3 |
| 25 | 1 | 3 |
| 26 | 1 | 3 |
| 27 | 1 | 3 |
| 28 | 1 | 3 |
| 29 | 1 | 3 |
| 30 | 1 | 6 |
| 31 | 1 | 6 |
| 32 | 2 | 1 |
| 33 | 4 | 13 |
| 34 | 7 | 18 |
| 35 | 9 | 21 |
| 36 | 17 | 20 |
| 37 | 33 | 42 |
| 38 | 57 | 46 |
| 39 | 44 | 33 |
| 40 | 31 | 0 |
| 41 | 22 | 27 |
| 42 | 33 | 43 |
| 43 | 80 | 49 |
| 44 | 105 | 47 |
| 45 | 98 | 70 |
| 46 | 104 | 36 |
| 47 | 104 | 65 |
| 48 | 96 | 71 |
| 49 | 101 | 62 |
| 50 | 102 | 51 |
| 51 | 102 | 50 |
| 52 | 102 | 46 |
| 53 | 102 | 41 |
| 54 | 102 | 31 |
| 55 | 89 | 2 |
| 56 | 82 | 0 |
| 57 | 47 | 1 |
| 58 | 23 | 1 |
| 59 | 1 | 3 |
| 60 | 1 | 8 |
| 61 | 1 | 3 |
| 62 | 1 | 5 |
| 63 | 1 | 6 |
| 64 | 1 | 4 |
| 65 | 1 | 4 |
| 66 | 0 | 6 |
| 67 | 1 | 4 |
| 68 | 9 | 21 |
| 69 | 25 | 56 |
| 70 | 64 | 26 |
| 71 | 60 | 31 |
| 72 | 63 | 20 |
| 73 | 62 | 24 |
| 74 | 64 | 8 |
| 75 | 58 | 44 |
| 76 | 65 | 10 |
| 77 | 65 | 12 |
| 78 | 68 | 23 |
| 79 | 69 | 30 |
| 80 | 71 | 30 |
| 81 | 74 | 15 |
| 82 | 71 | 23 |
| 83 | 73 | 20 |
| 84 | 73 | 21 |
| 85 | 73 | 19 |
| 86 | 70 | 33 |
| 87 | 70 | 34 |
| 88 | 65 | 47 |
| 89 | 66 | 47 |
| 90 | 64 | 53 |
| 91 | 65 | 45 |
| 92 | 66 | 38 |
| 93 | 67 | 49 |
| 94 | 69 | 39 |
| 95 | 69 | 39 |
| 96 | 66 | 42 |
| 97 | 71 | 29 |
| 98 | 75 | 29 |
| 99 | 72 | 23 |
| 100 | 74 | 22 |
| 101 | 75 | 24 |
| 102 | 73 | 30 |
| 103 | 74 | 24 |
| 104 | 77 | 6 |
| 105 | 76 | 12 |
| 106 | 74 | 39 |
| 107 | 72 | 30 |
| 108 | 75 | 22 |
| 109 | 78 | 64 |
| 110 | 102 | 34 |
| 111 | 103 | 28 |
| 112 | 103 | 28 |
| 113 | 103 | 19 |
| 114 | 103 | 32 |
| 115 | 104 | 25 |
| 116 | 103 | 38 |
| 117 | 103 | 39 |
| 118 | 103 | 34 |
| 119 | 102 | 44 |
| 120 | 103 | 38 |
| 121 | 102 | 43 |
| 122 | 103 | 34 |
| 123 | 102 | 41 |
| 124 | 103 | 44 |
| 125 | 103 | 37 |
| 126 | 103 | 27 |
| 127 | 104 | 13 |
| 128 | 104 | 30 |
| 129 | 104 | 19 |
| 130 | 103 | 28 |
| 131 | 104 | 40 |
| 132 | 104 | 32 |
| 133 | 101 | 63 |
| 134 | 102 | 54 |
| 135 | 102 | 52 |
| 136 | 102 | 51 |
| 137 | 103 | 40 |
| 138 | 104 | 34 |
| 139 | 102 | 36 |
| 140 | 104 | 44 |
| 141 | 103 | 44 |
| 142 | 104 | 33 |
| 143 | 102 | 27 |
| 144 | 103 | 26 |
| 145 | 79 | 53 |
| 146 | 51 | 37 |
| 147 | 24 | 23 |
| 148 | 13 | 33 |
| 149 | 19 | 55 |
| 150 | 45 | 30 |
| 151 | 34 | 7 |
| 152 | 14 | 4 |
| 153 | 8 | 16 |
| 154 | 15 | 6 |
| 155 | 39 | 47 |
| 156 | 39 | 4 |
| 157 | 35 | 26 |
| 158 | 27 | 38 |
| 159 | 43 | 40 |
| 160 | 14 | 23 |
| 161 | 10 | 10 |
| 162 | 15 | 33 |
| 163 | 35 | 72 |
| 164 | 60 | 39 |
| 165 | 55 | 31 |
| 166 | 47 | 30 |
| 167 | 16 | 7 |
| 168 | 0 | 6 |
| 169 | 0 | 8 |
| 170 | 0 | 8 |
| 171 | 0 | 2 |
| 172 | 2 | 17 |
| 173 | 10 | 28 |
| 174 | 28 | 31 |
| 175 | 33 | 30 |
| 176 | 36 | 0 |
| 177 | 19 | 10 |
| 178 | 1 | 18 |
| 179 | 0 | 16 |
| 180 | 1 | 3 |
| 181 | 1 | 4 |
| 182 | 1 | 5 |
| 183 | 1 | 6 |
| 184 | 1 | 5 |
| 185 | 1 | 3 |
| 186 | 1 | 4 |
| 187 | 1 | 4 |
| 188 | 1 | 6 |
| 189 | 8 | 18 |
| 190 | 20 | 51 |
| 191 | 49 | 19 |
| 192 | 41 | 13 |
| 193 | 31 | 16 |
| 194 | 28 | 21 |
| 195 | 21 | 17 |
| 196 | 31 | 21 |
| 197 | 21 | 8 |
| 198 | 0 | 14 |
| 199 | 0 | 12 |
| 200 | 3 | 8 |
| 201 | 3 | 22 |
| 202 | 12 | 20 |
| 203 | 14 | 20 |
| 204 | 16 | 17 |
| 205 | 20 | 18 |
| 206 | 27 | 34 |
| 207 | 32 | 33 |
| 208 | 41 | 31 |
| 209 | 43 | 31 |
| 210 | 37 | 33 |
| 211 | 26 | 18 |
| 212 | 18 | 29 |
| 213 | 14 | 51 |
| 214 | 13 | 11 |
| 215 | 12 | 9 |
| 216 | 15 | 33 |
| 217 | 20 | 25 |
| 218 | 25 | 17 |
| 219 | 31 | 29 |
| 220 | 36 | 66 |
| 221 | 66 | 40 |
| 222 | 50 | 13 |
| 223 | 16 | 24 |
| 224 | 26 | 50 |
| 225 | 64 | 23 |
| 226 | 81 | 20 |
| 227 | 83 | 11 |
| 228 | 79 | 23 |
| 229 | 76 | 31 |
| 230 | 68 | 24 |
| 231 | 59 | 33 |
| 232 | 59 | 3 |
| 233 | 25 | 7 |
| 234 | 21 | 10 |
| 235 | 20 | 19 |
| 236 | 4 | 10 |
| 237 | 5 | 7 |
| 238 | 4 | 5 |
| 239 | 4 | 6 |
| 240 | 4 | 6 |
| 241 | 4 | 5 |
| 242 | 7 | 5 |
| 243 | 16 | 28 |
| 244 | 28 | 25 |
| 245 | 52 | 53 |
| 246 | 50 | 8 |
| 247 | 26 | 40 |
| 248 | 48 | 29 |
| 249 | 54 | 39 |
| 250 | 60 | 42 |
| 251 | 48 | 18 |
| 252 | 54 | 51 |
| 253 | 88 | 90 |
| 254 | 103 | 84 |
| 255 | 103 | 85 |
| 256 | 102 | 84 |
| 257 | 58 | 66 |
| 258 | 64 | 97 |
| 259 | 56 | 80 |
| 260 | 51 | 67 |
| 261 | 52 | 96 |
| 262 | 63 | 62 |
| 263 | 71 | 6 |
| 264 | 33 | 16 |
| 265 | 47 | 45 |
| 266 | 43 | 56 |
| 267 | 42 | 27 |
| 268 | 42 | 64 |
| 269 | 75 | 74 |
| 270 | 68 | 96 |
| 271 | 86 | 61 |
| 272 | 66 | 0 |
| 273 | 37 | 0 |
| 274 | 45 | 37 |
| 275 | 68 | 96 |
| 276 | 80 | 97 |
| 277 | 92 | 96 |
| 278 | 90 | 97 |
| 279 | 82 | 96 |
| 280 | 94 | 81 |
| 281 | 90 | 85 |
| 282 | 96 | 65 |
| 283 | 70 | 96 |
| 284 | 55 | 95 |
| 285 | 70 | 96 |
| 286 | 79 | 96 |
| 287 | 81 | 71 |
| 288 | 71 | 60 |
| 289 | 92 | 65 |
| 290 | 82 | 63 |
| 291 | 61 | 47 |
| 292 | 52 | 37 |
| 293 | 24 | 0 |
| 294 | 20 | 7 |
| 295 | 39 | 48 |
| 296 | 39 | 54 |
| 297 | 63 | 58 |
| 298 | 53 | 31 |
| 299 | 51 | 24 |
| 300 | 48 | 40 |
| 301 | 39 | 0 |
| 302 | 35 | 18 |
| 303 | 36 | 16 |
| 304 | 29 | 17 |
| 305 | 28 | 21 |
| 306 | 31 | 15 |
| 307 | 31 | 10 |
| 308 | 43 | 19 |
| 309 | 49 | 63 |
| 310 | 78 | 61 |
| 311 | 78 | 46 |
| 312 | 66 | 65 |
| 313 | 78 | 97 |
| 314 | 84 | 63 |
| 315 | 57 | 26 |
| 316 | 36 | 22 |
| 317 | 20 | 34 |
| 318 | 19 | 8 |
| 319 | 9 | 10 |
| 320 | 5 | 5 |
| 321 | 7 | 11 |
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| 1171 | 75 | 10 |
| 1172 | 75 | 7 |
| 1173 | 75 | 13 |
| 1174 | 76 | 8 |
| 1175 | 76 | 7 |
| 1176 | 67 | 45 |
| 1177 | 75 | 13 |
| 1178 | 75 | 12 |
| 1179 | 73 | 21 |
| 1180 | 68 | 46 |
| 1181 | 74 | 8 |
| 1182 | 76 | 11 |
| 1183 | 76 | 14 |
| 1184 | 74 | 11 |
| 1185 | 74 | 18 |
| 1186 | 73 | 22 |
| 1187 | 74 | 20 |
| 1188 | 74 | 19 |
| 1189 | 70 | 22 |
| 1190 | 71 | 23 |
| 1191 | 73 | 19 |
| 1192 | 73 | 19 |
| 1193 | 72 | 20 |
| 1194 | 64 | 60 |
| 1195 | 70 | 39 |
| 1196 | 66 | 56 |
| 1197 | 68 | 64 |
| 1198 | 30 | 68 |
| 1199 | 70 | 38 |
| 1200 | 66 | 47 |
| 1201 | 76 | 14 |
| 1202 | 74 | 18 |
| 1203 | 69 | 46 |
| 1204 | 68 | 62 |
| 1205 | 68 | 62 |
| 1206 | 68 | 62 |
| 1207 | 68 | 62 |
| 1208 | 68 | 62 |
| 1209 | 68 | 62 |
| 1210 | 54 | 50 |
| 1211 | 41 | 37 |
| 1212 | 27 | 25 |
| 1213 | 14 | 12 |
| 1214 | 0 | 0 |
| 1215 | 0 | 0 |
| 1216 | 0 | 0 |
| 1217 | 0 | 0 |
| 1218 | 0 | 0 |
| 1219 | 0 | 0 |
| 1220 | 0 | 0 |
| 1221 | 0 | 0 |
| 1222 | 0 | 0 |
| 1223 | 0 | 0 |
| 1224 | 0 | 0 |
| 1225 | 0 | 0 |
| 1226 | 0 | 0 |
| 1227 | 0 | 0 |
| 1228 | 0 | 0 |
| 1229 | 0 | 0 |
| 1230 | 0 | 0 |
| 1231 | 0 | 0 |
| 1232 | 0 | 0 |
| 1233 | 0 | 0 |
| 1234 | 0 | 0 |
| 1235 | 0 | 0 |
| 1236 | 0 | 0 |
| 1237 | 0 | 0 |
| 1238 | 0 | 0 |

9)

The following Appendices shall be added:

APPENDIX 4

NRTC ENGINE DYNAMOMETER SCHEDULE

Time (s)

Norm. Speed (%)

Norm. Torque (%)

1

0

0

2

0

0

3

0

0

4

0

0

5

0

0

6

0

0

7

0

0

8

0

0

9

0

0

10

0

0

11

0

0

12

0

0

13

0

0

14

0

0

15

0

0

16

0

0

17

0

0

18

0

0

19

0

0

20

0

0

21

0

0

22

0

0

23

0

0

24

1

3

25

1

3

26

1

3

27

1

3

28

1

3

29

1

3

30

1

6

31

1

6

32

2

1

33

4

13

34

7

18

35

9

21

36

17

20

37

33

42

38

57

46

39

44

33

40

31

0

41

22

27

42

33

43

43

80

49

44

105

47

45

98

70

46

104

36

47

104

65

48

96

71

49

101

62

50

102

51

51

102

50

52

102

46

53

102

41

54

102

31

55

89

2

56

82

0

57

47

1

58

23

1

59

1

3

60

1

8

61

1

3

62

1

5

63

1

6

64

1

4

65

1

4

66

0

6

67

1

4

68

9

21

69

25

56

70

64

26

71

60

31

72

63

20

73

62

24

74

64

8

75

58

44

76

65

10

77

65

12

78

68

23

79

69

30

80

71

30

81

74

15

82

71

23

83

73

20

84

73

21

85

73

19

86

70

33

87

70

34

88

65

47

89

66

47

90

64

53

91

65

45

92

66

38

93

67

49

94

69

39

95

69

39

96

66

42

97

71

29

98

75

29

99

72

23

100

74

22

101

75

24

102

73

30

103

74

24

104

77

6

105

76

12

106

74

39

107

72

30

108

75

22

109

78

64

110

102

34

111

103

28

112

103

28

113

103

19

114

103

32

115

104

25

116

103

38

117

103

39

118

103

34

119

102

44

120

103

38

121

102

43

122

103

34

123

102

41

124

103

44

125

103

37

126

103

27

127

104

13

128

104

30

129

104

19

130

103

28

131

104

40

132

104

32

133

101

63

134

102

54

135

102

52

136

102

51

137

103

40

138

104

34

139

102

36

140

104

44

141

103

44

142

104

33

143

102

27

144

103

26

145

79

53

146

51

37

147

24

23

148

13

33

149

19

55

150

45

30

151

34

7

152

14

4

153

8

16

154

15

6

155

39

47

156

39

4

157

35

26

158

27

38

159

43

40

160

14

23

161

10

10

162

15

33

163

35

72

164

60

39

165

55

31

166

47

30

167

16

7

168

0

6

169

0

8

170

0

8

171

0

2

172

2

17

173

10

28

174

28

31

175

33

30

176

36

0

177

19

10

178

1

18

179

0

16

180

1

3

181

1

4

182

1

5

183

1

6

184

1

5

185

1

3

186

1

4

187

1

4

188

1

6

189

8

18

190

20

51

191

49

19

192

41

13

193

31

16

194

28

21

195

21

17

196

31

21

197

21

8

198

0

14

199

0

12

200

3

8

201

3

22

202

12

20

203

14

20

204

16

17

205

20

18

206

27

34

207

32

33

208

41

31

209

43

31

210

37

33

211

26

18

212

18

29

213

14

51

214

13

11

215

12

9

216

15

33

217

20

25

218

25

17

219

31

29

220

36

66

221

66

40

222

50

13

223

16

24

224

26

50

225

64

23

226

81

20

227

83

11

228

79

23

229

76

31

230

68

24

231

59

33

232

59

3

233

25

7

234

21

10

235

20

19

236

4

10

237

5

7

238

4

5

239

4

6

240

4

6

241

4

5

242

7

5

243

16

28

244

28

25

245

52

53

246

50

8

247

26

40

248

48

29

249

54

39

250

60

42

251

48

18

252

54

51

253

88

90

254

103

84

255

103

85

256

102

84

257

58

66

258

64

97

259

56

80

260

51

67

261

52

96

262

63

62

263

71

6

264

33

16

265

47

45

266

43

56

267

42

27

268

42

64

269

75

74

270

68

96

271

86

61

272

66

0

273

37

0

274

45

37

275

68

96

276

80

97

277

92

96

278

90

97

279

82

96

280

94

81

281

90

85

282

96

65

283

70

96

284

55

95

285

70

96

286

79

96

287

81

71

288

71

60

289

92

65

290

82

63

291

61

47

292

52

37

293

24

0

294

20

7

295

39

48

296

39

54

297

63

58

298

53

31

299

51

24

300

48

40

301

39

0

302

35

18

303

36

16

304

29

17

305

28

21

306

31

15

307

31

10

308

43

19

309

49

63

310

78

61

311

78

46

312

66

65

313

78

97

314

84

63

315

57

26

316

36

22

317

20

34

318

19

8

319

9

10

320

5

5

321

7

11

322

15

15

323

12

9

324

13

27

325

15

28

326

16

28

327

16

31

328

15

20

329

17

0

330

20

34

331

21

25

332

20

0

333

23

25

334

30

58

335

63

96

336

83

60

337

61

0

338

26

0

339

29

44

340

68

97

341

80

97

342

88

97

343

99

88

344

102

86

345

100

82

346

74

79

347

57

79

348

76

97

349

84

97

350

86

97

351

81

98

352

83

83

353

65

96

354

93

72

355

63

60

356

72

49

357

56

27

358

29

0

359

18

13

360

25

11

361

28

24

362

34

53

363

65

83

364

80

44

365

77

46

366

76

50

367

45

52

368

61

98

369

61

69

370

63

49

371

32

0

372

10

8

373

17

7

374

16

13

375

11

6

376

9

5

377

9

12

378

12

46

379

15

30

380

26

28

381

13

9

382

16

21

383

24

4

384

36

43

385

65

85

386

78

66

387

63

39

388

32

34

389

46

55

390

47

42

391

42

39

392

27

0

393

14

5

394

14

14

395

24

54

396

60

90

397

53

66

398

70

48

399

77

93

400

79

67

401

46

65

402

69

98

403

80

97

404

74

97

405

75

98

406

56

61

407

42

0

408

36

32

409

34

43

410

68

83

411

102

48

412

62

0

413

41

39

414

71

86

415

91

52

416

89

55

417

89

56

418

88

58

419

78

69

420

98

39

421

64

61

422

90

34

423

88

38

424

97

62

425

100

53

426

81

58

427

74

51

428

76

57

429

76

72

430

85

72

431

84

60

432

83

72

433

83

72

434

86

72

435

89

72

436

86

72

437

87

72

438

88

72

439

88

71

440

87

72

441

85

71

442

88

72

443

88

72

444

84

72

445

83

73

446

77

73

447

74

73

448

76

72

449

46

77

450

78

62

451

79

35

452

82

38

453

81

41

454

79

37

455

78

35

456

78

38

457

78

46

458

75

49

459

73

50

460

79

58

461

79

71

462

83

44

463

53

48

464

40

48

465

51

75

466

75

72

467

89

67

468

93

60

469

89

73

470

86

73

471

81

73

472

78

73

473

78

73

474

76

73

475

79

73

476

82

73

477

86

73

478

88

72

479

92

71

480

97

54

481

73

43

482

36

64

483

63

31

484

78

1

485

69

27

486

67

28

487

72

9

488

71

9

489

78

36

490

81

56

491

75

53

492

60

45

493

50

37

494

66

41

495

51

61

496

68

47

497

29

42

498

24

73

499

64

71

500

90

71

501

100

61

502

94

73

503

84

73

504

79

73

505

75

72

506

78

73

507

80

73

508

81

73

509

81

73

510

83

73

511

85

73

512

84

73

513

85

73

514

86

73

515

85

73

516

85

73

517

85

72

518

85

73

519

83

73

520

79

73

521

78

73

522

81

73

523

82

72

524

94

56

525

66

48

526

35

71

527

51

44

528

60

23

529

64

10

530

63

14

531

70

37

532

76

45

533

78

18

534

76

51

535

75

33

536

81

17

537

76

45

538

76

30

539

80

14

540

71

18

541

71

14

542

71

11

543

65

2

544

31

26

545

24

72

546

64

70

547

77

62

548

80

68

549

83

53

550

83

50

551

83

50

552

85

43

553

86

45

554

89

35

555

82

61

556

87

50

557

85

55

558

89

49

559

87

70

560

91

39

561

72

3

562

43

25

563

30

60

564

40

45

565

37

32

566

37

32

567

43

70

568

70

54

569

77

47

570

79

66

571

85

53

572

83

57

573

86

52

574

85

51

575

70

39

576

50

5

577

38

36

578

30

71

579

75

53

580

84

40

581

85

42

582

86

49

583

86

57

584

89

68

585

99

61

586

77

29

587

81

72

588

89

69

589

49

56

590

79

70

591

104

59

592

103

54

593

102

56

594

102

56

595

103

61

596

102

64

597

103

60

598

93

72

599

86

73

600

76

73

601

59

49

602

46

22

603

40

65

604

72

31

605

72

27

606

67

44

607

68

37

608

67

42

609

68

50

610

77

43

611

58

4

612

22

37

613

57

69

614

68

38

615

73

2

616

40

14

617

42

38

618

64

69

619

64

74

620

67

73

621

65

73

622

68

73

623

65

49

624

81

0

625

37

25

626

24

69

627

68

71

628

70

71

629

76

70

630

71

72

631

73

69

632

76

70

633

77

72

634

77

72

635

77

72

636

77

70

637

76

71

638

76

71

639

77

71

640

77

71

641

78

70

642

77

70

643

77

71

644

79

72

645

78

70

646

80

70

647

82

71

648

84

71

649

83

71

650

83

73

651

81

70

652

80

71

653

78

71

654

76

70

655

76

70

656

76

71

657

79

71

658

78

71

659

81

70

660

83

72

661

84

71

662

86

71

663

87

71

664

92

72

665

91

72

666

90

71

667

90

71

668

91

71

669

90

70

670

90

72

671

91

71

672

90

71

673

90

71

674

92

72

675

93

69

676

90

70

677

93

72

678

91

70

679

89

71

680

91

71

681

90

71

682

90

71

683

92

71

684

91

71

685

93

71

686

93

68

687

98

68

688

98

67

689

100

69

690

99

68

691

100

71

692

99

68

693

100

69

694

102

72

695

101

69

696

100

69

697

102

71

698

102

71

699

102

69

700

102

71

701

102

68

702

100

69

703

102

70

704

102

68

705

102

70

706

102

72

707

102

68

708

102

69

709

100

68

710

102

71

711

101

64

712

102

69

713

102

69

714

101

69

715

102

64

716

102

69

717

102

68

718

102

70

719

102

69

720

102

70

721

102

70

722

102

62

723

104

38

724

104

15

725

102

24

726

102

45

727

102

47

728

104

40

729

101

52

730

103

32

731

102

50

732

103

30

733

103

44

734

102

40

735

103

43

736

103

41

737

102

46

738

103

39

739

102

41

740

103

41

741

102

38

742

103

39

743

102

46

744

104

46

745

103

49

746

102

45

747

103

42

748

103

46

749

103

38

750

102

48

751

103

35

752

102

48

753

103

49

754

102

48

755

102

46

756

103

47

757

102

49

758

102

42

759

102

52

760

102

57

761

102

55

762

102

61

763

102

61

764

102

58

765

103

58

766

102

59

767

102

54

768

102

63

769

102

61

770

103

55

771

102

60

772

102

72

773

103

56

774

102

55

775

102

67

776

103

56

777

84

42

778

48

7

779

48

6

780

48

6

781

48

7

782

48

6

783

48

7

784

67

21

785

105

59

786

105

96

787

105

74

788

105

66

789

105

62

790

105

66

791

89

41

792

52

5

793

48

5

794

48

7

795

48

5

796

48

6

797

48

4

798

52

6

799

51

5

800

51

6

801

51

6

802

52

5

803

52

5

804

57

44

805

98

90

806

105

94

807

105

100

808

105

98

809

105

95

810

105

96

811

105

92

812

104

97

813

100

85

814

94

74

815

87

62

816

81

50

817

81

46

818

80

39

819

80

32

820

81

28

821

80

26

822

80

23

823

80

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A graphical display of the NRTC dynamometer schedule is shown below

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Appendix 5

Durability requirements

1.   EMISSION DURABILITY PERIOD AND DETERIORATION FACTORS.

This appendix shall apply to CI engines Stage IIIA and IIIB and IV only.

| 1.1. | Manufacturers shall determine a Deterioration Factor (DF) value for each regulated pollutant for all Stage IIIA and IIIB engine families. Such DFs shall be used for type approval and production line testing. |
| --- | --- |

1.1.

Manufacturers shall determine a Deterioration Factor (DF) value for each regulated pollutant for all Stage IIIA and IIIB engine families. Such DFs shall be used for type approval and production line testing.

| 1.1.1. | Test to establish DF's shall be conducted as follows: |
| --- | --- |

1.1.1.

Test to establish DF's shall be conducted as follows:

| 1.1.1.1. | The manufacturer shall conduct durability tests to accumulate engine operating hours according to a test schedule that is selected on the basis of good engineering judgement to be representative of in-use engine operation in respect to characterizing emission performance deterioration. The durability test period should typically represent the equivalent of at least one quarter of the Emission Durability Period (EDP).
  Service accumulation operating hours may be acquired through running engines on a dynamometer test bed or from actual in-field machine operation. Accelerated durability tests can be applied whereby the service accumulation test schedule is performed at a higher load factor than typically experienced in the field. The acceleration factor relating the number of engine durability test hours to the equivalent number of EDP hours shall be determined by the engine manufacturer based on good engineering judgement.
  During the period of the durability test, no emission sensitive components can be serviced or replaced other than to the routine service schedule recommended by the manufacturer.
  The test engine, subsystems, or components to be used to determine exhaust emission DF's for an engine family, or for engine families of equivalent emission control system technology, shall be selected by the engine manufacturer on the basis of good engineering judgement. The criteria is that the test engine should represent the emission deterioration characteristic of the engine families that will apply the resulting DF values for certification approval. Engines of different bore and stroke, different configuration, different air management systems, different fuel systems can be considered as equivalent in respect to emissions deterioration characteristics if there is a reasonable technical basis for such determination.
  DF values from another manufacturer can be applied if there is a reasonable basis for considering technology equivalence with respect to emissions deterioration, and evidence that the tests have been carried according to the specified requirements.
  Emissions testing will be performed according to the procedures defined in this Directive for the test engine after initial run-in but before any service accumulation, and at the completion of the durability. Emission tests can also be performed at intervals during the service accumulation test period, and applied in determining the deterioration trend. |
| --- | --- |

1.1.1.1.

The manufacturer shall conduct durability tests to accumulate engine operating hours according to a test schedule that is selected on the basis of good engineering judgement to be representative of in-use engine operation in respect to characterizing emission performance deterioration. The durability test period should typically represent the equivalent of at least one quarter of the Emission Durability Period (EDP).

Service accumulation operating hours may be acquired through running engines on a dynamometer test bed or from actual in-field machine operation. Accelerated durability tests can be applied whereby the service accumulation test schedule is performed at a higher load factor than typically experienced in the field. The acceleration factor relating the number of engine durability test hours to the equivalent number of EDP hours shall be determined by the engine manufacturer based on good engineering judgement.

During the period of the durability test, no emission sensitive components can be serviced or replaced other than to the routine service schedule recommended by the manufacturer.

The test engine, subsystems, or components to be used to determine exhaust emission DF's for an engine family, or for engine families of equivalent emission control system technology, shall be selected by the engine manufacturer on the basis of good engineering judgement. The criteria is that the test engine should represent the emission deterioration characteristic of the engine families that will apply the resulting DF values for certification approval. Engines of different bore and stroke, different configuration, different air management systems, different fuel systems can be considered as equivalent in respect to emissions deterioration characteristics if there is a reasonable technical basis for such determination.

DF values from another manufacturer can be applied if there is a reasonable basis for considering technology equivalence with respect to emissions deterioration, and evidence that the tests have been carried according to the specified requirements.

Emissions testing will be performed according to the procedures defined in this Directive for the test engine after initial run-in but before any service accumulation, and at the completion of the durability. Emission tests can also be performed at intervals during the service accumulation test period, and applied in determining the deterioration trend.

| 1.1.1.2. | The service accumulation tests or the emissions tests performed to determine deterioration must not be witnessed by the approval authority. |
| --- | --- |

1.1.1.2.

The service accumulation tests or the emissions tests performed to determine deterioration must not be witnessed by the approval authority.

| 1.1.1.3. | Determination of DF values from Durability Tests
  An additive DF is defined as the value obtained by subtraction of the emission value determine at the beginning of the EDP, from the emissions value determined to represent the emission performance at the end of the EDP.
  A multiplicative DF is defined as the emission level determined for the end of the EDP divided by the emission value recorded at the beginning of the EDP.
  Separate DF values shall be established for each of the pollutants covered by the legislation. In the case of establishing a DF value relative to the NOx+HC standard, for an additive DF, this is determined based on the sum of the pollutants notwithstanding that a negative deterioration for one pollutant may not offset deterioration for the other. For a multiplicative NOx+HC DF, separate HC and NOx DF's shall be determined and applied separately when calculating the deteriorated emission levels from an emissions test result before combining the resultant deteriorated NOx and HC values to esatablish compliance with the standard.
  In cases where the testing is not conducted for the full EDP, the emission values at the end of the EDP is determined by extrapolation of the emission deterioration trend established for the test period, to the full EDP.
  When emissions test results have been recorded periodically during the service accumulation durability testing, standard statistical processing techniques based on good practice shall be applied to determine the emission levels at the end of the EDP; statistical significance testing can be applied in the determination of the final emissions values.
  If the calculation results in a value of less than 1.00 for a multiplicative DF, or less than 0.00 for an additive DF, then the DF shall be 1.0 or 0.00, respectively. |
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1.1.1.3.

Determination of DF values from Durability Tests

An additive DF is defined as the value obtained by subtraction of the emission value determine at the beginning of the EDP, from the emissions value determined to represent the emission performance at the end of the EDP.

A multiplicative DF is defined as the emission level determined for the end of the EDP divided by the emission value recorded at the beginning of the EDP.

Separate DF values shall be established for each of the pollutants covered by the legislation. In the case of establishing a DF value relative to the NOx+HC standard, for an additive DF, this is determined based on the sum of the pollutants notwithstanding that a negative deterioration for one pollutant may not offset deterioration for the other. For a multiplicative NOx+HC DF, separate HC and NOx DF's shall be determined and applied separately when calculating the deteriorated emission levels from an emissions test result before combining the resultant deteriorated NOx and HC values to esatablish compliance with the standard.

In cases where the testing is not conducted for the full EDP, the emission values at the end of the EDP is determined by extrapolation of the emission deterioration trend established for the test period, to the full EDP.

When emissions test results have been recorded periodically during the service accumulation durability testing, standard statistical processing techniques based on good practice shall be applied to determine the emission levels at the end of the EDP; statistical significance testing can be applied in the determination of the final emissions values.

If the calculation results in a value of less than 1.00 for a multiplicative DF, or less than 0.00 for an additive DF, then the DF shall be 1.0 or 0.00, respectively.

| 1.1.1.4. | A manufacturer may, with the approval of the type approval authority, use DF values established from results of durability tests conducted to obtain DF values for certification of on-road HD CI engines. This will be allowed if there is technological equivalency between the test on-road engine and the non-road engine families applying the DF values for certification. The DF values derived from on-road engine emission durability test results, must be calculated on the basis of EDP values defined in section 2. |
| --- | --- |

1.1.1.4.

A manufacturer may, with the approval of the type approval authority, use DF values established from results of durability tests conducted to obtain DF values for certification of on-road HD CI engines. This will be allowed if there is technological equivalency between the test on-road engine and the non-road engine families applying the DF values for certification. The DF values derived from on-road engine emission durability test results, must be calculated on the basis of EDP values defined in section 2.

| 1.1.1.5. | In the case where an engine family uses established technology, an analysis based on good engineering practices may be used in lieu of testing to determine a deterioration factor for that engine family subject to approval of the type approval authority. |
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1.1.1.5.

In the case where an engine family uses established technology, an analysis based on good engineering practices may be used in lieu of testing to determine a deterioration factor for that engine family subject to approval of the type approval authority.

| 1.2. | DF information in approval applications |
| --- | --- |

1.2.

DF information in approval applications

| 1.2.1. | Additive DF's shall be specified for each pollutant in an engine family certification application for CI engines not using any aftertreatment device. |
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1.2.1.

Additive DF's shall be specified for each pollutant in an engine family certification application for CI engines not using any aftertreatment device.

| 1.2.2. | Multiplicative DF's shall be specified for each pollutant in an engine family certification application for CI engines using an aftertreatment device. |
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1.2.2.

Multiplicative DF's shall be specified for each pollutant in an engine family certification application for CI engines using an aftertreatment device.

| 1.2.3. | The manufacture shall furnish the Type Approval agency on request with information to support the DF values. This would typically include emission test results, service accumulation test schedule, maintenance procedures together with information to support engineering judgements of technological equivalency, if applicable. |
| --- | --- |

1.2.3.

The manufacture shall furnish the Type Approval agency on request with information to support the DF values. This would typically include emission test results, service accumulation test schedule, maintenance procedures together with information to support engineering judgements of technological equivalency, if applicable.

2.   EMISSION DURABILITY PERIODS FOR STAGE IIIA, IIIB AND IV ENGINES.

| 2.1. | Manufacturers shall use the EDP in Table 1 of this section. |
| --- | --- |

2.1.

Manufacturers shall use the EDP in Table 1 of this section.

Table 1: EDP categories for CI Stage IIIA, IIIB and IV Engines (hours)

| Category (power band) | Useful life (hours)
  EDP |
| --- | --- |
| ≤ 37 kW
  (constant speed engines) | 3 000 |
| ≤ 37 kW
  (not constant speed engines) | 5 000 |
| > 37 kW | 8 000 |
| Engines for the use in inland waterway vessels | 10 000 |
| Railcar engines | 10 000 |

Category (power band)

Useful life (hours)

EDP

≤ 37 kW

(constant speed engines)

3 000

≤ 37 kW

(not constant speed engines)

5 000

> 37 kW

8 000

Engines for the use in inland waterway vessels

10 000

Railcar engines

10 000

3.   ANNEX V SHALL BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

| 1) | The heading shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF REFERENCE FUEL PRESCRIBED FOR APPROVAL TESTS AND TO VERIFY CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
  NON-ROAD MOBILE MACHINERY REFERENCE FUEL FOR CI ENGINES TYPE APPROVED TO MEET STAGE I and II LIMIT VALUES AND FOR ENGINES TO BE USED IN INLAND WATERWAY VESSELS.’ |
| --- | --- |

1)

The heading shall be replaced by the following:

‘TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF REFERENCE FUEL PRESCRIBED FOR APPROVAL TESTS AND TO VERIFY CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

NON-ROAD MOBILE MACHINERY REFERENCE FUEL FOR CI ENGINES TYPE APPROVED TO MEET STAGE I and II LIMIT VALUES AND FOR ENGINES TO BE USED IN INLAND WATERWAY VESSELS.’

| 2) | The following text shall be inserted after the current table on reference fuel for diesel as follows:
  ‘NON-ROAD MOBILE MACHINERY REFERENCE FUEL FOR CI ENGINES TYPE APPROVED TO MEET STAGE IIIA LIMIT VALUES.









  Parameter | Unit | Limits (10) | Test Method |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Minimum | Maximum |
| Cetane number (11) | | 52 | 54,0 | EN-ISO 5165 |
| Density at 15°C | kg/m3 | 833 | 837 | EN-ISO 3675 |
| Distillation: | | | | |
| 50 % point | °C | 245 | — | EN-ISO 3405 |
| 95 % point | °C | 345 | 350 | EN-ISO 3405 |
| — Final boiling point | °C | — | 370 | EN-ISO 3405 |
| Flash point | °C | 55 | — | EN 22719 |
| CFPP | °C | — | -5 | EN 116 |
| Viscosity at 40°C | mm2/s | 2,5 | 3,5 | EN-ISO 3104 |
| Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons | % m/m | 3,0 | 6,0 | IP 391 |
| Sulphur content (12) | mg/kg | — | 300 | ASTM D 5453 |
| Copper corrosion | | — | class 1 | EN-ISO 2160 |
| Conradson carbon residue (10 % DR) | % m/m | — | 0,2 | EN-ISO 10370 |
| Ash content | % m/m | — | 0,01 | EN-ISO 6245 |
| Water content | % m/m | — | 0,05 | EN-ISO 12937 |
| Neutralisation (strong acid) number | mg KOH/g | — | 0,02 | ASTM D 974 |
| Oxidation stability (13) | mg/ml | — | 0,025 | EN-ISO 12205 |

2)

The following text shall be inserted after the current table on reference fuel for diesel as follows:

‘NON-ROAD MOBILE MACHINERY REFERENCE FUEL FOR CI ENGINES TYPE APPROVED TO MEET STAGE IIIA LIMIT VALUES.

Parameter

Unit

Limits (10)

10

Test Method

Minimum

Maximum

Cetane number (11)

11

52

54,0

EN-ISO 5165

Density at 15°C

kg/m3

3

833

837

EN-ISO 3675

Distillation:

50 % point

°C

245

—

EN-ISO 3405

95 % point

°C

345

350

EN-ISO 3405

— Final boiling point

°C

—

370

EN-ISO 3405

Flash point

°C

55

—

EN 22719

CFPP

°C

—

-5

EN 116

Viscosity at 40°C

mm2/s

2

2,5

3,5

EN-ISO 3104

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

% m/m

3,0

6,0

IP 391

Sulphur content (12)

12

mg/kg

—

300

ASTM D 5453

Copper corrosion

—

class 1

EN-ISO 2160

Conradson carbon residue (10 % DR)

% m/m

—

0,2

EN-ISO 10370

Ash content

% m/m

—

0,01

EN-ISO 6245

Water content

% m/m

—

0,05

EN-ISO 12937

Neutralisation (strong acid) number

mg KOH/g

—

0,02

ASTM D 974

Oxidation stability (13)

13

mg/ml

—

0,025

EN-ISO 12205

NON-ROAD MOBILE MACHINERY REFERENCE FUEL FOR CI ENGINES TYPE APPROVED TO MEET STAGE IIIB AND IV LIMIT VALUES.

| Parameter | Unit | Limits (14) | Test Method |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Minimum | Maximum |
| Cetane number (15) | | | 54,0 | EN-ISO 5165 |
| Density at 15°C | kg/m3 | 833 | 837 | EN-ISO 3675 |
| Distillation: | | | | |
| 50 % point | °C | 245 | — | EN-ISO 3405 |
| 95 % point | °C | 345 | 350 | EN-ISO 3405 |
| — Final boiling point | °C | — | 370 | EN-ISO 3405 |
| Flash point | °C | 55 | — | EN 22719 |
| CFPP | °C | — | -5 | EN 116 |
| Viscosity at 40°C | mm2/s | 2,3 | 3,3 | EN-ISO 3104 |
| Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons | % m/m | 3,0 | 6,0 | IP 391 |
| Sulphur content (16) | mg/kg | — | 10 | ASTM D 5453 |
| Copper corrosion | | — | class 1 | EN-ISO 2160 |
| Conradson carbon residue (10 % DR) | % m/m | — | 0,2 | EN-ISO 10370 |
| Ash content | % m/m | — | 0,01 | EN-ISO 6245 |
| Water content | % m/m | — | 0,02 | EN-ISO 12937 |
| Neutralisation (strong acid) number | mg KOH/g | — | 0,02 | ASTM D 974 |
| Oxidation stability (17) | mg/ml | — | 0,025 | EN-ISO 12205 |
| Lubricity (HFRR wear scar diameter at 60°C) | ìm | — | 400 | CEC F-06-A-96 |
| FAME | prohibited |

Parameter

Unit

Limits (14)

14

Test Method

Minimum

Maximum

Cetane number (15)

15

54,0

EN-ISO 5165

Density at 15°C

kg/m3

3

833

837

EN-ISO 3675

Distillation:

50 % point

°C

245

—

EN-ISO 3405

95 % point

°C

345

350

EN-ISO 3405

— Final boiling point

°C

—

370

EN-ISO 3405

Flash point

°C

55

—

EN 22719

CFPP

°C

—

-5

EN 116

Viscosity at 40°C

mm2/s

2

2,3

3,3

EN-ISO 3104

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

% m/m

3,0

6,0

IP 391

Sulphur content (16)

16

mg/kg

—

10

ASTM D 5453

Copper corrosion

—

class 1

EN-ISO 2160

Conradson carbon residue (10 % DR)

% m/m

—

0,2

EN-ISO 10370

Ash content

% m/m

—

0,01

EN-ISO 6245

Water content

% m/m

—

0,02

EN-ISO 12937

Neutralisation (strong acid) number

mg KOH/g

—

0,02

ASTM D 974

Oxidation stability (17)

17

mg/ml

—

0,025

EN-ISO 12205

Lubricity (HFRR wear scar diameter at 60°C)

ìm

—

400

CEC F-06-A-96

FAME

prohibited

4.   ANNEX VII SHALL BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

APPENDIX 1 SHALL BE REPLACED BY THE FOLLOWING:

‘Appendix 1

TEST RESULTS FOR COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINES

TEST RESULTS

| 1. | INFORMATION CONCERNING THE CONDUCT OF THE NRSC TEST (18) |
| --- | --- |

1.

INFORMATION CONCERNING THE CONDUCT OF THE NRSC TEST (18)

| 1.1. | Reference fuel used for test |
| --- | --- |

1.1.

Reference fuel used for test

| 1.1.1. | Cetane number: |
| --- | --- |

1.1.1.

Cetane number:

| 1.1.2. | Sulphur content: |
| --- | --- |

1.1.2.

Sulphur content:

| 1.1.3. | Density |
| --- | --- |

1.1.3.

Density

| 1.2. | Lubricant |
| --- | --- |

1.2.

Lubricant

| 1.2.1. | Make(s): |
| --- | --- |

1.2.1.

Make(s):

| 1.2.2. | Type(s): |
| --- | --- |

1.2.2.

Type(s):

(state percentage of oil in mixture if lubricant and fuel are mixed)

| 1.3. | Engine driven equipment (if applicable) |
| --- | --- |

1.3.

Engine driven equipment (if applicable)

| 1.3.1. | Enumeration and identifying details: |
| --- | --- |

1.3.1.

Enumeration and identifying details:

| 1.3.2. | Power absorbed at indicated engine speeds (as specified by the manufacturer): | Power PAE (kW) absorbed at various engine speeds (19), taking into account Appendix 3 of this Annex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Equipment | Intermediate
  (if applicable) | Rated |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| Total: | | |

1.3.2.

Power absorbed at indicated engine speeds (as specified by the manufacturer):

Power PAE (kW) absorbed at various engine speeds (19), taking into account Appendix 3 of this Annex

Equipment

Intermediate

(if applicable)

Rated

Total:

| 1.4. | Engine performance |
| --- | --- |

1.4.

Engine performance

| 1.4.1. | Engine speeds:
  Idle: rpm
  Intermediate: rpm
  Rated: rpm |
| --- | --- |

1.4.1.

Engine speeds:

Idle: rpm

Intermediate: rpm

Rated: rpm

| 1.4.2. | Engine power (20) | Power setting (kW) at various engine speeds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Condition | Intermediate
  (if applicable) | Rated |
| Maximum power measured on test (PM)
  (kW) (a) | | |
| Total power absorbed by engine driven equipment as per section 1.3.2 of this Appendix, or section 3.1 of Annex III (PAE)
  (kW) (b) | | |
| Net engine power as specified in section 2.4 of Annex I (kW) (c) | | |
| c = a + b | | |

1.4.2.

Engine power (20)

Power setting (kW) at various engine speeds

Condition

Intermediate

(if applicable)

Rated

Maximum power measured on test (PM)

(kW) (a)

Total power absorbed by engine driven equipment as per section 1.3.2 of this Appendix, or section 3.1 of Annex III (PAE)

(kW) (b)

Net engine power as specified in section 2.4 of Annex I (kW) (c)

c = a + b

| 1.5. | Emission levels |
| --- | --- |

1.5.

Emission levels

| 1.5.1. | Dynamometer setting (kW) | Dynamometer setting (kW) at various engine speeds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Percent Load | Intermediate
  (if applicable) | Rated |
| 10 (if applicable) | | |
| 25 (if applicable) | | |
| 50 | | |
| 75 | | |
| 100 | | |

1.5.1.

Dynamometer setting (kW)

Dynamometer setting (kW) at various engine speeds

Percent Load

Intermediate

(if applicable)

Rated

10 (if applicable)

25 (if applicable)

50

75

100

| 1.5.2. | Emission results on the NRSC test:
  CO: g/kWh
  HC: g/kWh
  NOx: g/kWh
  NMHC+NOx: g/kWh
  Particulates: g/kWh |
| --- | --- |

1.5.2.

Emission results on the NRSC test:

CO: g/kWh

HC: g/kWh

NOx: g/kWh

NMHC+NOx: g/kWh

Particulates: g/kWh

| 1.5.3. | Sampling system used for the NRSC test: |
| --- | --- |

1.5.3.

Sampling system used for the NRSC test:

| 1.5.3.1. | Gaseous emissions (21): |
| --- | --- |

1.5.3.1.

Gaseous emissions (21):

| 1.5.3.2. | Particulates (21): |
| --- | --- |

1.5.3.2.

Particulates (21):

| 1.5.3.2.1. | Method (22): single/multiple filter |
| --- | --- |

1.5.3.2.1.

Method (22): single/multiple filter

| 2. | INFORMATION CONCERNING THE CONDUCT OF THE NRTC TEST (23) |
| --- | --- |

2.

INFORMATION CONCERNING THE CONDUCT OF THE NRTC TEST (23)

| 2.1. | Emission results on the NRTC test:
  CO: g/kWh
  NMHC: g/kWh
  NOx: g/kWh
  Particulates: g/kWh
  NMHC+NOx: g/kWh |
| --- | --- |

2.1.

Emission results on the NRTC test:

CO: g/kWh

NMHC: g/kWh

NOx: g/kWh

Particulates: g/kWh

NMHC+NOx: g/kWh

| 2.2. | Sampling system used for the NRTC test:
  Gaseous emissions (24):
  Particulates (24): |
| --- | --- |

2.2.

Sampling system used for the NRTC test:

Gaseous emissions (24):

Particulates (24):

Method (25): single/multiple filter’

5.   ANNEX XII SHALL BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

The following section shall be added:

| ‘3. | For engines categories H, I, and J (stage IIIA) and engines category K, L and M (stage IIIB) as defined in Article 9 section 3, the following type-approvals and, where applicable, the pertaining approval marks are recognised as being equivalent to an approval to this Directive; |
| --- | --- |

‘3.

For engines categories H, I, and J (stage IIIA) and engines category K, L and M (stage IIIB) as defined in Article 9 section 3, the following type-approvals and, where applicable, the pertaining approval marks are recognised as being equivalent to an approval to this Directive;

| 3.1. | Type-approvals to Directive 88/77/EEC, as amended by Directive 99/96/EC, which are in compliance with stages B1, B2 or C provided for in Article 2 and section 6.2.1 of Annex I. |
| --- | --- |

3.1.

Type-approvals to Directive 88/77/EEC, as amended by Directive 99/96/EC, which are in compliance with stages B1, B2 or C provided for in Article 2 and section 6.2.1 of Annex I.

| 3.2. | UN-ECE Regulation 49.03 series of amendments which are in compliance with stages B1, B2 and C provided for in paragraph 5.2.’ |
| --- | --- |

3.2.

UN-ECE Regulation 49.03 series of amendments which are in compliance with stages B1, B2 and C provided for in paragraph 5.2.’

---

(1)  Note 1 shall be amended as follows: Identical with C1 cycle as described in Paragraph 8.3.1.1 of the ISO8178-4: 2002(E) standard.

1

(2)  Note 2 shall be amended as follows: Identical with D2 cycle as described in Paragraph 8.4.1 of the ISO8178-4: 2002(E) standard.

2

(3)  Constant-speed auxiliary engines must be certified to the ISO D2 duty cycle, i.e. the 5-mode steady-state cycle specified in Section 3.7.1.2., while variable-speed auxiliary engines must be certified to the ISO C1 duty cycle, i.e. the 8-mode steady-state cycle specified in Section 3.7.1.1.

3

(4)  Identical with E3 cycle as described in Sections 8.5.1, 8.5.2 and 8.5.3 of the ISO8178-4: 2002(E) standard. The four modes lie on an average propeller curve based on in-use measurements.

4

(5)  Identical with E2 cycle as described in Sections 8.5.1, 8.5.2 and 8.5.3 of the ISO8178-4: 2002(E) standard.

5

(6)  Identical with F cycle of ISO 8178-4: 2002 (E) standard.’

6

(7)  The calibration procedure is common for both NRSC and NRTC tests, with the exception of the requirements specified in Sections 1.11 and 2.6.

7

(8)  In the case of NOx, the NOx concentration (NOxconc or NOxconcc) has to be multiplied by KHNOx (humidity correction factor for NOx quoted in section 1.3.3) as follows: KHNOx x conc or KHNOx x concc

8

x

x

x

x

c

HNOx

x

HNOx

HNOx

c

(9)  1 The particulate mass flow rate PTmass has to be multiplied by Kp (humidity correction factor for particulates quoted in section 1.4.1).

9

1

mass

(10)  The values quoted in the specifications are “true values”. In establishment of their limit values the terms of ISO 4259 “Petroleum products — Determination and application of precision data in relation to methods of test” have been applied and in fixing a minimum value, a minimum difference of 2R above zero has been taken into account; in fixing a maximum and minimum value, the minimum difference is 4R (R = reproducibility).

10

Notwithstanding this measure, which is necessary for technical reasons, the manufacturer of fuels should nevertheless aim at a zero value where the stipulated maximum value is 2R and at the mean value in the case of quotations of maximum and minimum limits. Should it be necessary to clarify the questions as to whether a fuel meets the requirements of the specifications, the terms of ISO 4259 should be applied.

(11)  The range for cetane number is not in accordance with the requirements of a minimum range of 4R. However, in the case of a dispute between fuel supplier and fuel user, the terms of ISO 4259 may be used to resolve such disputes provided replicate measurements, of sufficient number to archive the necessary precision, are made in preference to single determinations.

11

(12)  The actual sulphur content of the fuel used for the test shall be reported.

12

(13)  Even though oxidation stability is controlled, it is likely that shelf life will be limited. Advice should be sought from the supplier as to storage conditions and life.

13

(14)  The values quoted in the specifications are “true values”. In establishment of their limit values the terms of ISO 4259 “Petroleum products — Determination and application of precision data in relation to methods of test” have been applied and in fixing a minimum value, a minimum difference of 2R above zero has been taken into account; in fixing a maximum and minimum value, the minimum difference is 4R (R = reproducibility).

14

Notwithstanding this measure, which is necessary for technical reasons, the manufacturer of fuels should nevertheless aim at a zero value where the stipulated maximum value is 2R and at the mean value in the case of quotations of maximum and minimum limits. Should it be necessary to clarify the questions as to whether a fuel meets the requirements of the specifications, the terms of ISO 4259 should be applied.

(15)  The range for cetane number is not in accordance with the requirements of a minimum range of 4R. However, in the case of a dispute between fuel supplier and fuel user, the terms of ISO 4259 may be used to resolve such disputes provided replicate measurements, of sufficient number to archive the necessary precision, are made in preference to single determinations.

15

(16)  The actual sulphur content of the fuel used for the Type I test shall be reported.

16

(17)  Even though oxidation stability is controlled, it is likely that shelf life will be limited. Advice should be sought from the supplier as to storage conditions and life.

17

(18)  Must not be greater than 10 % of the power measured during the test.:

18

(19)  For the case of several parent engines to be indicated for each of them.

19

(20)  Uncorrected power measured in accordance with section 2.4 of Annex I.

20

(21)  Indicate figure numbers defined in Annex VI section 1.

21

(22)  Delete as appropriate.

22

(23)  For the case of several parent engines, to be indicated for each of them.:

23

(24)  Indicate figure numbers defined in Annex VI section 1.

24

(25)  Delete as appropriate.

25

ANNEX II

‘Annex VI

ANALYTICAL AND SAMPLING SYSTEM

1.   GASEOUS AND PARTICULATE SAMPLING SYSTEMS

| Figure Number | Description |
| --- | --- |
| 2 | Exhaust gas analysis system for raw exhaust |
| 3 | Exhaust gas analysis system for dilute exhaust |
| 4 | Partial flow, isokinetic flow, suction blower control, fractional sampling |
| 5 | Partial flow, isokinetic flow, pressure blower control, fractional sampling |
| 6 | Partial flow, CO2 or NOx control, fractional sampling |
| 7 | Partial flow, CO2 or carbon balance, total sampling |
| 8 | Partial flow, single venturi and concentration measurement, fractional sampling |
| 9 | Partial flow, twin venturi or orifice and concentration measurement, fractional sampling |
| 10 | Partial flow, multiple tube splitting and concentration measurement, fractional sampling |
| 11 | Partial flow, flow control, total sampling |
| 12 | Partial flow, flow control, fractional sampling |
| 13 | Full flow, positive displacement pump or critical flow venturi, fractional sampling |
| 14 | Particulate sampling system |
| 15 | Dilution system for full flow system |

Figure Number

Description

2

Exhaust gas analysis system for raw exhaust

3

Exhaust gas analysis system for dilute exhaust

4

Partial flow, isokinetic flow, suction blower control, fractional sampling

5

Partial flow, isokinetic flow, pressure blower control, fractional sampling

6

Partial flow, CO2 or NOx control, fractional sampling

7

Partial flow, CO2 or carbon balance, total sampling

8

Partial flow, single venturi and concentration measurement, fractional sampling

9

Partial flow, twin venturi or orifice and concentration measurement, fractional sampling

10

Partial flow, multiple tube splitting and concentration measurement, fractional sampling

11

Partial flow, flow control, total sampling

12

Partial flow, flow control, fractional sampling

13

Full flow, positive displacement pump or critical flow venturi, fractional sampling

14

Particulate sampling system

15

Dilution system for full flow system

1.1.   Determination of the gaseous emissions

Section 1.1.1 and Figures 2 and 3 contain detailed descriptions of the recommended sampling and analysing systems. Since various configurations can produce equivalent results, exact conformance with these figures is not required. Additional components such as instruments, valves, solenoids, pumps and switches may be used to provide additional information and coordinate the functions of the component systems. Other components which are not needed to maintain the accuracy on some systems, may be excluded if their exclusion is based upon good engineering judgement.

1.1.1.   Gaseous exhaust components CO, CO2, HC, NOx

An analytical system for the determination of the gaseous emissions in the raw or diluted exhaust gas is described based on the use of:

| — | HFID analyser for the measurement of hydrocarbons, |
| --- | --- |

—

HFID analyser for the measurement of hydrocarbons,

| — | NDIR analysers for the measurement of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, |
| --- | --- |

—

NDIR analysers for the measurement of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide,

| — | HCLD or equivalent analyser for the measurement of nitrogen oxide. |
| --- | --- |

—

HCLD or equivalent analyser for the measurement of nitrogen oxide.

For the raw exhaust gas (Figure 2), the sample for all components may be taken with one sampling probe or with two sampling probes located in close proximity and internally split to the different analysers. Care must be taken that no condensation of exhaust components (including water and sulphuric acid) occurs at any point of the analytical system.

For the diluted exhaust gas (Figure 3), the sample for the hydrocarbons shall be taken with another sampling probe than the sample for the other components. Care must be taken that no condensation of exhaust components (including water and sulphuric acid) occurs at any point of the analytical system.

Figure 2

Flow diagram of exhaust gas analysis system for CO, NOx and HC

Image

Figure 3

Flow diagram of dilute exhaust gas analysis system for CO, CO2, NOx and HC

Image

Descriptions — Figures 2 and 3

General statement:

All components in the sampling gas path must be maintained at the temperature specified for the respective systems.

| — | SP1 raw exhaust gas sampling probe (Figure 2 only)
  A stainless steel straight closed and multihole probe is recommended. The inside diameter shall not be greater than the inside diameter of the sampling line. The wall thickness of the probe shall not be greater than 1 mm. There shall be a minimum of three holes in three different radial planes sized to sample approximately the same flow. The probe must extend across at least 80 % of the diameter of the exhaust pipe. |
| --- | --- |

—

SP1 raw exhaust gas sampling probe (Figure 2 only)

A stainless steel straight closed and multihole probe is recommended. The inside diameter shall not be greater than the inside diameter of the sampling line. The wall thickness of the probe shall not be greater than 1 mm. There shall be a minimum of three holes in three different radial planes sized to sample approximately the same flow. The probe must extend across at least 80 % of the diameter of the exhaust pipe.

| — | SP2 dilute exhaust gas HC sampling probe (Figure 3 only)
  The probe shall:






  — | be defined as the first 254 mm to 762 mm of the hydrocarbon sampling line (HSL3), |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

SP2 dilute exhaust gas HC sampling probe (Figure 3 only)

The probe shall:

—

be defined as the first 254 mm to 762 mm of the hydrocarbon sampling line (HSL3),

| — | have a 5 mm minimum inside diameter, |
| --- | --- |

—

have a 5 mm minimum inside diameter,

| — | be installed in the dilution tunnel DT (section 1.2.1.2) at a point where the dilution air and exhaust gas are well mixed (i.e. approximately 10 tunnel diameters downstream of the point where the exhaust enters the dilution tunnel), |
| --- | --- |

—

be installed in the dilution tunnel DT (section 1.2.1.2) at a point where the dilution air and exhaust gas are well mixed (i.e. approximately 10 tunnel diameters downstream of the point where the exhaust enters the dilution tunnel),

| — | be sufficiently distant (radially) from other probes and the tunnel wall so as to be free from the influence of any wakes or eddies, |
| --- | --- |

—

be sufficiently distant (radially) from other probes and the tunnel wall so as to be free from the influence of any wakes or eddies,

| — | be heated so as to increase the gas stream temperature to 463 K (190°C) ± 10 K at the exit of the probe. |
| --- | --- |

—

be heated so as to increase the gas stream temperature to 463 K (190°C) ± 10 K at the exit of the probe.

| — | SP3 dilute exhaust gas CO, CO2, NOx sampling probe (Figure 3 only)
  The probe shall:






  — | be in the same plane as SP2, |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

SP3 dilute exhaust gas CO, CO2, NOx sampling probe (Figure 3 only)

The probe shall:

—

be in the same plane as SP2,

| — | be sufficiently distant (radially) from other probes and the tunnel wall so as to be free from the influence of any wakes or eddies, |
| --- | --- |

—

be sufficiently distant (radially) from other probes and the tunnel wall so as to be free from the influence of any wakes or eddies,

| — | be heated and insulated over its entire length to a minimum temperature of 328 K (55°C) to prevent water condensation. |
| --- | --- |

—

be heated and insulated over its entire length to a minimum temperature of 328 K (55°C) to prevent water condensation.

| — | HSL1 heated sampling line
  The sampling line provides gas sampling from a single probe to the split point(s) and the HC analyser.
  The sampling line shall:






  — | have a 5 mm minimum and a 13,5 mm maximum inside diameter, |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

HSL1 heated sampling line

The sampling line provides gas sampling from a single probe to the split point(s) and the HC analyser.

The sampling line shall:

—

have a 5 mm minimum and a 13,5 mm maximum inside diameter,

| — | be made of stainless steel or PTFE, |
| --- | --- |

—

be made of stainless steel or PTFE,

| — | maintain a wall temperature of 463 (190°C) ± 10 K as measured at every separately controlled heated section, if the temperature of the exhaust gas at the sampling probe is equal or below 463 K (190°C), |
| --- | --- |

—

maintain a wall temperature of 463 (190°C) ± 10 K as measured at every separately controlled heated section, if the temperature of the exhaust gas at the sampling probe is equal or below 463 K (190°C),

| — | maintain a wall temperature greater than 453 K (180°C) if the temperature of the exhaust gas at the sampling probe is above 463 K (190°C), |
| --- | --- |

—

maintain a wall temperature greater than 453 K (180°C) if the temperature of the exhaust gas at the sampling probe is above 463 K (190°C),

| — | maintain a gas temperature of 463 K (190°C) ± 10 K immediately before the heated filter (F2) and the HFID. |
| --- | --- |

—

maintain a gas temperature of 463 K (190°C) ± 10 K immediately before the heated filter (F2) and the HFID.

| — | HSL2 heated NOx sampling line
  The sampling line shall:






  — | maintain a wall temperature of 328 to 473 K (55 to 200°C) up to the converter when using a cooling bath, and up to the analyser when a cooling bath is not used, |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

HSL2 heated NOx sampling line

The sampling line shall:

—

maintain a wall temperature of 328 to 473 K (55 to 200°C) up to the converter when using a cooling bath, and up to the analyser when a cooling bath is not used,

| — | be made of stainless steel or PTFE.
  Since the sampling line need only be heated to prevent condensation of water and sulphuric acid, the samplingline temperature will depend on the sulphur content of the fuel. |
| --- | --- |

—

be made of stainless steel or PTFE.

Since the sampling line need only be heated to prevent condensation of water and sulphuric acid, the samplingline temperature will depend on the sulphur content of the fuel.

| — | SL sampling line for CO (CO2)
  The line shall be made of PTFE or stainless steel. It may be heated or unheated. |
| --- | --- |

—

SL sampling line for CO (CO2)

The line shall be made of PTFE or stainless steel. It may be heated or unheated.

| — | BK background bag (optional; Figure 3 only)
  For the measurement of the background concentrations. |
| --- | --- |

—

BK background bag (optional; Figure 3 only)

For the measurement of the background concentrations.

| — | BG sample bag (optional; Figure 3 CO and CO2 only)
  For the measurement of the sample concentrations. |
| --- | --- |

—

BG sample bag (optional; Figure 3 CO and CO2 only)

For the measurement of the sample concentrations.

| — | F1 heated pre-filter (optional)
  The temperature shall be the same as HSL1. |
| --- | --- |

—

F1 heated pre-filter (optional)

The temperature shall be the same as HSL1.

| — | F2 heated filter
  The filter shall extract any solid particles from the gas sample prior to the analyser. The temperature shall be the same as HSL1. The filter shall be changed as needed. |
| --- | --- |

—

F2 heated filter

The filter shall extract any solid particles from the gas sample prior to the analyser. The temperature shall be the same as HSL1. The filter shall be changed as needed.

| — | P heated sampling pump
  The pump shall be heated to the temperature of HSL1. |
| --- | --- |

—

P heated sampling pump

The pump shall be heated to the temperature of HSL1.

| — | HC
  Heated flame ionization detector (HFID) for the determination of the hydrocarbons. The temperature shall be kept at 453 to 473 K (180 to 200°C). |
| --- | --- |

—

HC

Heated flame ionization detector (HFID) for the determination of the hydrocarbons. The temperature shall be kept at 453 to 473 K (180 to 200°C).

| — | CO, CO2

  NDIR analysers for the determination of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. |
| --- | --- |

—

CO, CO2

NDIR analysers for the determination of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

| — | NO2

  (H)CLD analyser for the determination of the oxides of nitrogen. If a HCLD is used it shall be kept at a temperature of 328 to 473 K (55 to 200°C). |
| --- | --- |

—

NO2

(H)CLD analyser for the determination of the oxides of nitrogen. If a HCLD is used it shall be kept at a temperature of 328 to 473 K (55 to 200°C).

| — | C converter
  A converter shall be used for the catalytic reduction of NO2 to NO prior to analysis in the CLD or HCLD. |
| --- | --- |

—

C converter

A converter shall be used for the catalytic reduction of NO2 to NO prior to analysis in the CLD or HCLD.

| — | B cooling bath
  To cool and condense water from the exhaust sample. The bath shall be maintained at a temperature of 273 to 277 K (0 to 4°C) by ice or refrigeration. It is optional if the analyser is free from water vapour interference as determined in Annex III, Appendix 2, sections 1.9.1 and 1.9.2.
  Chemical dryers are not allowed for removing water from the sample. |
| --- | --- |

—

B cooling bath

To cool and condense water from the exhaust sample. The bath shall be maintained at a temperature of 273 to 277 K (0 to 4°C) by ice or refrigeration. It is optional if the analyser is free from water vapour interference as determined in Annex III, Appendix 2, sections 1.9.1 and 1.9.2.

Chemical dryers are not allowed for removing water from the sample.

| — | T1, T2, T3 temperature sensor
  To monitor the temperature of the gas stream. |
| --- | --- |

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T1, T2, T3 temperature sensor

To monitor the temperature of the gas stream.

| — | T4 temperature sensor
  Temperature of the NO2-NO converter. |
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T4 temperature sensor

Temperature of the NO2-NO converter.

| — | T5 temperature sensor
  To monitor the temperature of the cooling bath. |
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T5 temperature sensor

To monitor the temperature of the cooling bath.

| — | G1, G2, G3 pressure gauge
  To measure the pressure in the sampling lines. |
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G1, G2, G3 pressure gauge

To measure the pressure in the sampling lines.

| — | R1, R2 pressure regulator
  To control the pressure of the air and the fuel, respectively, for the HFID. |
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R1, R2 pressure regulator

To control the pressure of the air and the fuel, respectively, for the HFID.

| — | R3, R4, R5 pressure regulator
  To control the pressure in the sampling lines and the flow to the analysers. |
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R3, R4, R5 pressure regulator

To control the pressure in the sampling lines and the flow to the analysers.

| — | FL1, FL2, FL3 flow meter
  To monitor the sample bypass flow. |
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FL1, FL2, FL3 flow meter

To monitor the sample bypass flow.

| — | FL4 to FL7 flow meter (optional)
  To monitor the flow rate through the analysers. |
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FL4 to FL7 flow meter (optional)

To monitor the flow rate through the analysers.

| — | V1 to V6 selector valve
  Suitable valving for selecting sample, span gas or zero gas flow to the analyser. |
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V1 to V6 selector valve

Suitable valving for selecting sample, span gas or zero gas flow to the analyser.

| — | V7, V8 solenoid valve
  To bypass the NO2-NO converter. |
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V7, V8 solenoid valve

To bypass the NO2-NO converter.

| — | V9 needle valve
  To balance the flow through the NO2-NO converter and the bypass. |
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V9 needle valve

To balance the flow through the NO2-NO converter and the bypass.

| — | V10, V11 needle valve
  To regulate the flows to the analysers. |
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V10, V11 needle valve

To regulate the flows to the analysers.

| — | V12, V13 toggle valve
  To drain the condensate from the bath B. |
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V12, V13 toggle valve

To drain the condensate from the bath B.

| — | V14 selector valve
  Selecting the sample or background bag. |
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V14 selector valve

Selecting the sample or background bag.

1.2.   Determination of the particulates

Sections 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 and Figures 4 to 15 contain detailed descriptions of the recommended dilution and sampling systems. Since various configurations can produce equivalent results, exact conformance with these figures is not required. Additional components such as instruments, valve, solenoids, pumps and switches may be used to provide additional information and coordinate the functions of the component systems. Other components which are not needed to maintain the accuracy on some systems, may be excluded if their exclusion is based on good engineering judgement.

1.2.1.   Dilution system

1.2.1.1.   Partial flow dilution system (Figures 4 to 12) (1)

A dilution system is described based on the dilution of a part of the exhaust stream. Splitting of the exhaust stream and the following dilution process may be done by different dilution system types. For subsequent collection of the particulates, the entire dilute exhaust gas or only a portion of the dilute exhaust gas may be passed to the particulate sampling system (section 1.2.2, Figure 14). The first method is referred to as total sampling type, the second method as fractional sampling type.

The calculation of the dilution ratio depends on the type of system used.

The following types are recommended:

| — | isokinetic systems (Figures 4 and 5)
  With these systems, the flow into the transfer tube is matched to the bulk exhaust flow in terms of gas velocity and/or pressure, thus requiring an undisturbed and uniform exhaust flow at the sampling probe. This is usually achieved by using a resonator and a straight approach tube upstream of the sampling point. The split ratio is then calculated from easily measurable values like tube diameters. It should be noted that isokinesis is only used for matching the flow conditions and not for matching the size distribution. The latter is typically not necessary, as the particles are sufficiently small as to follow the fluid streamlines, |
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isokinetic systems (Figures 4 and 5)

With these systems, the flow into the transfer tube is matched to the bulk exhaust flow in terms of gas velocity and/or pressure, thus requiring an undisturbed and uniform exhaust flow at the sampling probe. This is usually achieved by using a resonator and a straight approach tube upstream of the sampling point. The split ratio is then calculated from easily measurable values like tube diameters. It should be noted that isokinesis is only used for matching the flow conditions and not for matching the size distribution. The latter is typically not necessary, as the particles are sufficiently small as to follow the fluid streamlines,

| — | flow controlled systems with concentration measurement (Figures 6 to 10)
  With these systems, a sample is taken from the bulk exhaust stream by adjusting the dilution air flow and the total dilution exhaust flow. The dilution ratio is determined from the concentrations of tracer gases, such as CO2 or NOx, naturally occurring in the engine exhaust. The concentrations in the dilution exhaust gas and in the dilution air are measured, whereas the concentration in the raw exhaust gas can be either measured directly or determined from fuel flow and the carbon balance equation, if the fuel composition is known. The systems may be controlled by the calculated dilution ratio (Figures 6 and 7) or by the flow into the transfer tube (Figures 8, 9 and 10), |
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flow controlled systems with concentration measurement (Figures 6 to 10)

With these systems, a sample is taken from the bulk exhaust stream by adjusting the dilution air flow and the total dilution exhaust flow. The dilution ratio is determined from the concentrations of tracer gases, such as CO2 or NOx, naturally occurring in the engine exhaust. The concentrations in the dilution exhaust gas and in the dilution air are measured, whereas the concentration in the raw exhaust gas can be either measured directly or determined from fuel flow and the carbon balance equation, if the fuel composition is known. The systems may be controlled by the calculated dilution ratio (Figures 6 and 7) or by the flow into the transfer tube (Figures 8, 9 and 10),

| — | flow controlled systems with flow measurement (Figures 11 and 12)
  With these systems, a sample is taken from the bulk exhaust stream by setting the dilution air flow and the total dilution exhaust flow. The dilution ratio is determined from the difference of the two flow rates. Accurate calibration of the flow meters relative to one another is required, since the relative magnitude of the two flow rates can lead to significant errors at higher dilution ratios. Flow control is very straightforward by keeping the dilute exhaust flow rate constant and varying the dilution air flow rate, if needed.
  In order to realise the advantages of the partial flow dilution systems, attention must be paid to avoiding the potential problems of loss of particulates in the transfer tube, ensuring that a representative sample is taken from the engine exhaust, and determination of the split ratio.
  The systems described pay attention to these critical areas. |
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flow controlled systems with flow measurement (Figures 11 and 12)

With these systems, a sample is taken from the bulk exhaust stream by setting the dilution air flow and the total dilution exhaust flow. The dilution ratio is determined from the difference of the two flow rates. Accurate calibration of the flow meters relative to one another is required, since the relative magnitude of the two flow rates can lead to significant errors at higher dilution ratios. Flow control is very straightforward by keeping the dilute exhaust flow rate constant and varying the dilution air flow rate, if needed.

In order to realise the advantages of the partial flow dilution systems, attention must be paid to avoiding the potential problems of loss of particulates in the transfer tube, ensuring that a representative sample is taken from the engine exhaust, and determination of the split ratio.

The systems described pay attention to these critical areas.

Figure 4

Partial flow dilution system with isokinetic probe and fractional sampling (SB control)

Image

Raw exhaust gas is transferred from the exhaust pipe to EP to the dilution tunnel DT through the transfer tube TT by the isokinetic sampling probe ISP. The differential pressure of the exhaust gas between exhaust pipe and inlet to the probe is measured with the pressure transducer DPT. This signal is transmitted to the flow controller FC1 that controls the suction blower SB to maintain a differential pressure of zero at the tip of the probe. Under these conditions, exhaust gas velocities in EP and ISP are identical, and the flow through ISP and TT is a constant fraction (split) of the exhaust gas flow. The split ratio is determined from the cross sectional areas of EP and ISP. The dilution air flow rate is measured with the flow measurement device FM1. The dilution ratio is calculated from the dilution air flow rate and the split ratio.

Figure 5

Partial flow dilution system with isokinetic probe and fractional sampling (PB control)

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Raw exhaust gas is transferred from the exhaust pipe EP to the dilution tunnel DT through the transfer tube TT by the isokinetic sampling probe ISP. The differential pressure of the exhaust gas between exhaust pipe and inlet to the probe is measured with the pressure transducer DPT. This signal is transmitted to the flow controller FC1 that controls the pressure blower PB to maintain a differential pressure of zero at the tip of the probe. This is done by taking a small fraction of the dilution air whose flow rate has already been measured with the flow measurement device FM1, and feeding it to TT by means of a pneumatic orifice. Under these conditions, exhaust gas velocities in EP and ISP are identical, and the flow through ISP and TT is a constant fraction (split) of the exhaust gas flow. The split ratio is determined from the cross sectional areas of EP and ISP. The dilution air is sucked through DT by the suction blower SB, and the flow rate is measured with FM1 at the inlet to DT. The dilution ratio is calculated from the dilution air flow rate and the split ratio.

Figure 6

Partial flow dilution system with CO2 or NOx concentration measurement and fractional sampling

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Raw exhaust gas is transferred from the exhaust pipe EP to the dilution tunnel DT through the sampling probe SP and the transfer tube TT. The concentrations of a tracer gas (CO2 or NOx) are measured in the raw and diluted exhaust gas as well as in the dilution air with the exhaust gas analyser(s) EGA. These signals are transmitted to the flow controller FC2 that controls either the pressure blower PB or the suction blower SB to maintain the desired exhaust split and dilution ratio in DT. The dilution ratio is calculated from the tracer gas concentrations in the raw exhaust gas, the diluted exhaust gas, and the dilution air.

Figure 7

Partial flow dilution system with CO2 concentration measurement, carbon balance and total sampling

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Raw exhaust gas is transferred from the exhaust pipe EP to the dilution tunnel DT through the sampling probe SP and the transfer tube TT. The CO2 concentrations are measured in the diluted exhaust gas and in the dilution air with the exhaust gas analyser(s) EGA. The CO2 and fuel flow GFUEL signals are transmitted either to the flow controller FC2, or to the flow controller FC3 of the particulate sampling system (Figure 14). FC2 controls the pressure blower PB, while FC3 controls the particulate sampling system (Figure 14), thereby adjusting the flows into and out of the system so as to maintain the desired exhaust split and dilution ratio in DT. The dilution ratio is calculated from the CO2 concentrations and GFUEL using the carbon balance assumption.

Figure 8

Partial flow dilution system with single venturi, concentration measurement and fractional sampling

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Raw exhaust gas is transferred from the exhaust pipe EP to the dilution tunnel DT through the sampling probe SP and the transfer tube TT due to the negative pressure created by the venturi VN in DT. The gas flow rate through TT depends on the momentum exchange at the venturi zone, and is therefore affected by the absolute temperature of the gas at the exit of TT. Consequently, the exhaust split for a given tunnel flow rate is not constant, and the dilution ratio at low load is slightly lower than at high load. The tracer gas concentrations (CO2 or NOx) are measured in the raw exhaust gas, the diluted exhaust gas, and the dilution air with the exhaust gas analyser(s) EGA, and the dilution ratio is calculated from the values so measured.

Figure 9

Partial flow dilution system twin venturi or twin orifice, concentration measurement and fractional sampling

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Raw exhaust gas is transferred from the exhaust pipe EP to the dilution tunnel DT through the sampling probe SP and the transfer tube TT by a flow divider that contains a set of orifices or venturis. The first one (FD1) is located in EP, the second one (FD2) in TT. Additionally, two pressure control valves (PCV1 and PCV2) are necessary to maintain a constant exhaust split by controlling the backpressure in EP and the pressure in DT. PCV1 is located downstream of SP in EP, PCV2 between the pressure blower PB and DT. The tracer gas concentrations (CO2 or NOx) are measured in the raw exhaust gas, the diluted exhaust gas, and the dilution air with the exhaust gas analyser(s) EGA. They are necessary for checking the exhaust split, and may be used to adjust PCV1 and PCV2 for precise split control. The dilution ratio is calculated from the tracer gas concentrations.

Figure 10

Partial flow dilution system with multiple tube splitting, concentration measurement and fractional sampling

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Raw exhaust gas is transferred from the exhaust pipe EP to the dilution tunnel DT through the transfer tube TT by the flow divider FD3 that consists of a number of tubes of the same dimensions (same diameter, length and bed radius) installed in EP. The exhaust gas through one of these tubes is lead to DT, and the exhaust gas through the rest of the tubes is passed through the damping chamber DC. Thus, the exhaust split is determined by the total number of tubes. A constant split control requires a differential pressure of zero between DC and the outlet of TT, which is measured with the differential pressure transducer DPT. A differential pressure of zero is achieved by injecting fresh air into DT at the outlet of TT. The tracer gas concentrations (CO2 or NOx) are measured in the raw exhaust gas, the diluted exhaust gas, and the dilution air with the exhaust gas analyser(s) EGA. They are necessary for checking the exhaust split and may be used to control the injection air flow rate for precise split control. The dilution ratio is calculated from the tracer gas concentrations.

Figure 11

Partial flow dilution system with flow control and total sampling

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Raw exhaust gas is transferred from the exhaust pipe EP to the dilution tunnel DT through the sampling probe SP and the transfer tube TT. The total flow through the tunnel is adjusted with the flow controller FC3 and the sampling pump P of the particulate sampling system (Figure 16).

The dilution air flow is controlled by the flow controller FC2, which may use GEXH, GAIR or GFUEL as command signals, for the desired exhaust split. The sample flow into DT is the difference of the total flow and the dilution air flow. The dilution air flow rate is measured with flow measurement device FM1, the total flow rate with the flow measurement device FM3 of the particulate sampling system (Figure 14). The dilution ratio is calculated from these two flow rates.

Figure 12

Partial flow dilution system with flow control and fractional sampling

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Raw exhaust gas is transferred from the exhaust pipe EP to the dilution tunnel DT through the sampling probe SP and the transfer tube TT. The exhaust split and the flow into DT is controlled by the flow controller FC2 that adjusts the flows (or speeds) of the pressure blower PB and the suction blower SB, accordingly. This is possible since the sample taken with the particulate sampling system is returned into DT. GEXH, GAIR or GFUEL may be used as command signals for FC2. The dilution air flow rate is measured with the flow measurement device FM1, the total flow with the flow measurement device FM2. The dilution ratio is calculated from these two flow rates.

Description — Figures 4 to 12

| — | EP exhaust pipe
  The exhaust pipe may be insulated. To reduce the thermal inertia of the exhaust pipe a thickness to diameter ratio of 0,015 or less is recommended.
  The use of flexible sections shall be limited to a length to diameter ratio of 12 or less. Bends will be minimised to reduce inertial deposition. If the system includes a test bed silencer, the silencer may also be insulated.
  For an isokinetic system, the exhaust pipe must be free of elbows, bends and sudden diameter changes for at least six pipe diameters upstream and three pipe diameters downstream of the tip of the probe. The gas velocity at the sampling zone must be higher than 10 m/s except at idle mode. Pressure oscillations of the exhaust gas must not exceed ± 500 Pa on the average. Any steps to reduce pressure oscillations beyond using a chassis-type exhaust system (including silencer and after-treatment device) must not alter engine performance nor cause the deposition of particulates.
  For systems without isokinetic probes, it is recommended to have a straight pipe of six pipe diameters upstream and three pipe diameters downstream of the tip of the probe. |
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EP exhaust pipe

The exhaust pipe may be insulated. To reduce the thermal inertia of the exhaust pipe a thickness to diameter ratio of 0,015 or less is recommended.

The use of flexible sections shall be limited to a length to diameter ratio of 12 or less. Bends will be minimised to reduce inertial deposition. If the system includes a test bed silencer, the silencer may also be insulated.

For an isokinetic system, the exhaust pipe must be free of elbows, bends and sudden diameter changes for at least six pipe diameters upstream and three pipe diameters downstream of the tip of the probe. The gas velocity at the sampling zone must be higher than 10 m/s except at idle mode. Pressure oscillations of the exhaust gas must not exceed ± 500 Pa on the average. Any steps to reduce pressure oscillations beyond using a chassis-type exhaust system (including silencer and after-treatment device) must not alter engine performance nor cause the deposition of particulates.

For systems without isokinetic probes, it is recommended to have a straight pipe of six pipe diameters upstream and three pipe diameters downstream of the tip of the probe.

| — | SP sampling probe (Figures 6 to 12)
  The minimum inside diameter shall be 4 mm. The minimum diameter ratio between exhaust pipe and probe shall be four. The probe shall be an open tube facing upstream on the exhaust pipe centre-line, or a multiple hole probe as described under SP1 in section 1.1.1. |
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SP sampling probe (Figures 6 to 12)

The minimum inside diameter shall be 4 mm. The minimum diameter ratio between exhaust pipe and probe shall be four. The probe shall be an open tube facing upstream on the exhaust pipe centre-line, or a multiple hole probe as described under SP1 in section 1.1.1.

| — | ISP isokinetic sampling probe (Figures 4 and 5)
  The isokinetic sampling probe must be installed facing upstream on the exhaust pipe centre-line where the flow conditions in section EP are met, and designed to provide a proportional sample of the raw exhaust gas. The minimum inside diameter shall be 12 mm.
  A control system is necessary for isokinetic exhaust splitting by maintaining a differential pressure of zero between EP and ISP. Under these conditions exhaust gas velocities in EP and ISP are identical and the mass flow through ISP is a constant fraction of the exhaust gas flow. The ISP has to be connected to a differential pressure transducer. The control to provide a differential pressure of zero between EP and ISP is done with blower speed or flow controller. |
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ISP isokinetic sampling probe (Figures 4 and 5)

The isokinetic sampling probe must be installed facing upstream on the exhaust pipe centre-line where the flow conditions in section EP are met, and designed to provide a proportional sample of the raw exhaust gas. The minimum inside diameter shall be 12 mm.

A control system is necessary for isokinetic exhaust splitting by maintaining a differential pressure of zero between EP and ISP. Under these conditions exhaust gas velocities in EP and ISP are identical and the mass flow through ISP is a constant fraction of the exhaust gas flow. The ISP has to be connected to a differential pressure transducer. The control to provide a differential pressure of zero between EP and ISP is done with blower speed or flow controller.

| — | FD1, FD2 flow divider (Figure 9)
  A set of venturis or orifices is installed in the exhaust pipe EP and in the transfer tube TT, respectively, to provide a proportional sample of the raw exhaust gas. A control system consisting of two pressure control valves PCV1 and PCV2 is necessary for proportional splitting by controlling the pressures in EP and DT. |
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FD1, FD2 flow divider (Figure 9)

A set of venturis or orifices is installed in the exhaust pipe EP and in the transfer tube TT, respectively, to provide a proportional sample of the raw exhaust gas. A control system consisting of two pressure control valves PCV1 and PCV2 is necessary for proportional splitting by controlling the pressures in EP and DT.

| — | FD3 flow divider (Figure 10)
  A set of tubes (multiple tube unit) is installed in the exhaust pipe EP to provide a proportional sample of the raw exhaust gas. One of the tubes feeds exhaust gas to the dilution tunnel DT, whereas the other tubes exit exhaust gas to a damping chamber DC. The tubes must have the same dimensions (same diameter, length, bend radius), so that the exhaust split depends on the total number of tubes. A control system is necessary for proportional splitting by maintaining a differential pressure of zero between the exit of the multiple tube unit into DC and the exit of TT. Under these conditions, exhaust gas velocities in EP and FD3 are proportional, and the flow TT is a constant fraction of the exhaust gas flow. The two points have to be connected to a differential pressure transducer DPT. The control to provide a differential pressure of zero is done with the flow controller FC1. |
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FD3 flow divider (Figure 10)

A set of tubes (multiple tube unit) is installed in the exhaust pipe EP to provide a proportional sample of the raw exhaust gas. One of the tubes feeds exhaust gas to the dilution tunnel DT, whereas the other tubes exit exhaust gas to a damping chamber DC. The tubes must have the same dimensions (same diameter, length, bend radius), so that the exhaust split depends on the total number of tubes. A control system is necessary for proportional splitting by maintaining a differential pressure of zero between the exit of the multiple tube unit into DC and the exit of TT. Under these conditions, exhaust gas velocities in EP and FD3 are proportional, and the flow TT is a constant fraction of the exhaust gas flow. The two points have to be connected to a differential pressure transducer DPT. The control to provide a differential pressure of zero is done with the flow controller FC1.

| — | EGA exhaust gas analyser (Figures 6 to 10)
  CO2 or NOx analysers may be used (with carbon balance method CO2 only). The analysers shall be calibrated like the analysers for the measurement of the gaseous emissions. One or several analysers may be used to determine the concentration differences.
  The accuracy of the measuring systems has to be such that the accuracy of GEDFW,i is within ± 4 %. |
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EGA exhaust gas analyser (Figures 6 to 10)

CO2 or NOx analysers may be used (with carbon balance method CO2 only). The analysers shall be calibrated like the analysers for the measurement of the gaseous emissions. One or several analysers may be used to determine the concentration differences.

The accuracy of the measuring systems has to be such that the accuracy of GEDFW,i is within ± 4 %.

| — | TT transfer tube (Figures 4 to 12)
  The particulate sample transfer tube shall be:






  — | as short as possible, but not more than 5 m in length, |
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TT transfer tube (Figures 4 to 12)

The particulate sample transfer tube shall be:

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as short as possible, but not more than 5 m in length,

| — | equal to or greater than the probe diameter, but not more than 25 mm in diameter, |
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equal to or greater than the probe diameter, but not more than 25 mm in diameter,

| — | exiting on the centre-line of the dilution tunnel and pointing down stream. |
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exiting on the centre-line of the dilution tunnel and pointing down stream.

If the tube is 1 metre or less in length, it is to be insulated with material with a maximum thermal conductivity of 0,05 W/(m.K) with a radial insulation thickness corresponding to the diameter of the probe. If the tube is longer than 1 metre, it must be insulated and heated to a minimum wall temperature of 523 K (250°C).

Alternatively, the transfer tube wall temperatures required may be determined through standard heat transfer calculations.

| — | DPT differential pressure transducer (Figures 4, 5 and 10)
  The differential pressure transducer shall have a range of ± 500 Pa or less. |
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DPT differential pressure transducer (Figures 4, 5 and 10)

The differential pressure transducer shall have a range of ± 500 Pa or less.

| — | FC1 flow controller (Figures 4, 5 and 10)
  For the isokinetic systems (Figures 4 and 5) a flow controller is necessary to maintain a differential pressure of zero between EP and ISP. The adjustment can be done by:






  (a) | controlling the speed or flow of the suction blower (SB) and keeping the speed of the pressure blower (PB) constant during each mode (Figure 4); |
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FC1 flow controller (Figures 4, 5 and 10)

For the isokinetic systems (Figures 4 and 5) a flow controller is necessary to maintain a differential pressure of zero between EP and ISP. The adjustment can be done by:

(a)

controlling the speed or flow of the suction blower (SB) and keeping the speed of the pressure blower (PB) constant during each mode (Figure 4);

or

| (b) | adjusting the suction blower (SB) to a constant mass flow of the diluted exhaust and controlling the flow of the pressure blower PB, and therefore the exhaust sample flow in a region at the end of the transfer tube (TT) (Figure 5). |
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(b)

adjusting the suction blower (SB) to a constant mass flow of the diluted exhaust and controlling the flow of the pressure blower PB, and therefore the exhaust sample flow in a region at the end of the transfer tube (TT) (Figure 5).

In the case of a pressure controlled system the remaining error in the control loop must not exceed ± 3 Pa. The pressure oscillations in the dilution tunnel must not exceed ± 250 Pa on average.

For a multi-tube system (Figure 10) a flow controller is necessary for proportional exhaust splitting to maintain a differential pressure of zero between the outlet of the multi-tube unit and the exit of TT. The adjustment can be done by controlling the injection air flow rate into DT at the exit of TT.

| — | PCV1, PCV2 pressure control valve (Figure 9)
  Two pressure control valves are necessary for the twin venturi/twin orifice system for proportional flow splitting by controlling the backpressure of EP and the pressure in DT. The valves shall be located downstream of SP in EP and between PB and DT. |
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PCV1, PCV2 pressure control valve (Figure 9)

Two pressure control valves are necessary for the twin venturi/twin orifice system for proportional flow splitting by controlling the backpressure of EP and the pressure in DT. The valves shall be located downstream of SP in EP and between PB and DT.

| — | DC damping chamber (Figure 10)
  A damping chamber shall be installed at the exit of the multiple tube unit to minimize the pressure oscillations in the exhaust pipe EP. |
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DC damping chamber (Figure 10)

A damping chamber shall be installed at the exit of the multiple tube unit to minimize the pressure oscillations in the exhaust pipe EP.

| — | VN venturi (Figure 8)
  A venturi is installed in the dilution tunnel DT to create a negative pressure in the region of the exit of the transfer tube TT. The gas flow rate through TT is determined by the momentum exchange at the venturi zone, and is basically proportional to the flow rate of the pressure blower PB leading to a constant dilution ratio. Since the momentum exchange is affected by the temperature at the exit of TT and the pressure difference between EP and DT, the actual dilution ratio is slightly lower at low load than at high load. |
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VN venturi (Figure 8)

A venturi is installed in the dilution tunnel DT to create a negative pressure in the region of the exit of the transfer tube TT. The gas flow rate through TT is determined by the momentum exchange at the venturi zone, and is basically proportional to the flow rate of the pressure blower PB leading to a constant dilution ratio. Since the momentum exchange is affected by the temperature at the exit of TT and the pressure difference between EP and DT, the actual dilution ratio is slightly lower at low load than at high load.

| — | FC2 flow controller (Figures 6, 7, 11 and 12; optional)
  A flow controller may be used to control the flow of the pressure blower PB and/or the suction blower SB. It may be connected to the exhaust flow or fuel flow signal and/or to the CO2 or NOx differential signal.
  When using a pressurized air supply (Figure 11) FC2 directly controls the air flow. |
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FC2 flow controller (Figures 6, 7, 11 and 12; optional)

A flow controller may be used to control the flow of the pressure blower PB and/or the suction blower SB. It may be connected to the exhaust flow or fuel flow signal and/or to the CO2 or NOx differential signal.

When using a pressurized air supply (Figure 11) FC2 directly controls the air flow.

| — | FM1 flow measurement device (Figures 6, 7, 11 and 12)
  Gas meter or other flow instrumentation to measure the dilution air flow. FM1 is optional if PB is calibrated to measure the flow. |
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FM1 flow measurement device (Figures 6, 7, 11 and 12)

Gas meter or other flow instrumentation to measure the dilution air flow. FM1 is optional if PB is calibrated to measure the flow.

| — | FM2 flow measurement device (Figure 12)
  Gas meter or other flow instrumentation to measure the diluted exhaust gas flow. FM2 is optional if the suction blower SB is calibrated to measure the flow. |
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FM2 flow measurement device (Figure 12)

Gas meter or other flow instrumentation to measure the diluted exhaust gas flow. FM2 is optional if the suction blower SB is calibrated to measure the flow.

| — | PB pressure blower (Figures 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12)
  To control the dilution air flow rate, PB may be connected to the flow controllers FC1 or FC2. PB is not required when using a butterfly valve. PB may be used to measure the dilution air flow, if calibrated. |
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PB pressure blower (Figures 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12)

To control the dilution air flow rate, PB may be connected to the flow controllers FC1 or FC2. PB is not required when using a butterfly valve. PB may be used to measure the dilution air flow, if calibrated.

| — | SB suction blower (Figures 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 12)
  For fractional sampling systems only. SB may be used to measure the dilute exhaust gas flow, if calibrated. |
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SB suction blower (Figures 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 12)

For fractional sampling systems only. SB may be used to measure the dilute exhaust gas flow, if calibrated.

| — | DAF dilution air filter (Figures 4 to 12)
  It is recommended that the dilution air be filtered and charcoal scrubbed to eliminate background hydrocarbons. The dilution air shall have a temperature of 298 K (25°C) ± 5 K.
  At the manufacturer's request the dilution air shall be sampled according to good engineering practice to determine the background particulate levels, which can then be subtracted from the values measured in the diluted exhaust. |
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DAF dilution air filter (Figures 4 to 12)

It is recommended that the dilution air be filtered and charcoal scrubbed to eliminate background hydrocarbons. The dilution air shall have a temperature of 298 K (25°C) ± 5 K.

At the manufacturer's request the dilution air shall be sampled according to good engineering practice to determine the background particulate levels, which can then be subtracted from the values measured in the diluted exhaust.

| — | PSP particulate sampling probe (Figures 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 12)
  The probe is the leading section of PTT and






  — | shall be installed facing upstream at a point where the dilution air and exhaust gas are well mixed, i.e. on the dilution tunnel DT centre-line of the dilution systems approximately 10 tunnel diameters downstream of the point where the exhaust enters the dilution tunnel, |
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PSP particulate sampling probe (Figures 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 12)

The probe is the leading section of PTT and

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shall be installed facing upstream at a point where the dilution air and exhaust gas are well mixed, i.e. on the dilution tunnel DT centre-line of the dilution systems approximately 10 tunnel diameters downstream of the point where the exhaust enters the dilution tunnel,

| — | shall be 12 mm in minimum inside diameter, |
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shall be 12 mm in minimum inside diameter,

| — | may be heated to no greater than 325 K (52°C) wall temperature by direct heating or by dilution air pre-heating, provided the air temperature does not exceed 325 K (52°C) prior to the introduction of the exhaust in the dilution tunnel, |
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may be heated to no greater than 325 K (52°C) wall temperature by direct heating or by dilution air pre-heating, provided the air temperature does not exceed 325 K (52°C) prior to the introduction of the exhaust in the dilution tunnel,

| — | may be insulated. |
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may be insulated.

| — | DT dilution tunnel (Figures 4 to 12)
  The dilution tunnel:






  — | shall be of a sufficient length to cause complete mixing of the exhaust and dilution air under turbulent flow conditions, |
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DT dilution tunnel (Figures 4 to 12)

The dilution tunnel:

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shall be of a sufficient length to cause complete mixing of the exhaust and dilution air under turbulent flow conditions,

| — | shall be constructed of stainless steel with:






  — | a thickness to diameter ratio of 0,025 or less for dilution tunnels of greater than 75 mm inside diameter, |
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shall be constructed of stainless steel with:

—

a thickness to diameter ratio of 0,025 or less for dilution tunnels of greater than 75 mm inside diameter,

| — | a nominal wall thickness of not less than 1,5 mm for dilution tunnels of equal to or less than 75 mm inside diameter, |
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a nominal wall thickness of not less than 1,5 mm for dilution tunnels of equal to or less than 75 mm inside diameter,

| — | shall be at least 75 mm in diameter for the fractional sampling type, |
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shall be at least 75 mm in diameter for the fractional sampling type,

| — | is recommended to be at least 25 mm in diameter for the total sampling type. |
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is recommended to be at least 25 mm in diameter for the total sampling type.

| — | may be heated to no greater than 325 K (52°C) wall temperature by direct heating or by dilution air pre-heating, provided the air temperature does not exceed 325 K (52°C) prior to the introduction of the exhaust in the dilution tunnel. |
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may be heated to no greater than 325 K (52°C) wall temperature by direct heating or by dilution air pre-heating, provided the air temperature does not exceed 325 K (52°C) prior to the introduction of the exhaust in the dilution tunnel.

| — | may be insulated. |
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may be insulated.

The engine exhaust shall be thoroughly mixed with the dilution air. For fractional sampling systems, the mixing quality shall be checked after introduction into service by means of a CO2 profile of the tunnel with the engine running (at least four equally spaced measuring points). If necessary, a mixing orifice may be used.

NOTE: If the ambient temperature in the vicinity of the dilution tunnel (DT) is below 293 K (20°C), precautions should be taken to avoid particle losses onto the cool walls of the dilution tunnel. Therefore, heating and/or insulating the tunnel within the limits given above is recommended.

At high engine loads, the tunnel may be cooled by a non-aggressive means such as a circulating fan, as long as the temperature of the cooling medium is not below 293 K (20°C).

| — | HE heat exchanger (Figures 9 and 10) |
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HE heat exchanger (Figures 9 and 10)

The heat exchanger shall be of sufficient capacity to maintain the temperature at the inlet to the suction blower SB within ± 11 K of the average operating temperature observed during the test.

1.2.1.2.   Full flow dilution system (Figure 13)

A dilution system is described based upon the dilution of the total exhaust using the constant volume sampling (CVS) concept. The total volume of the mixture of exhaust and dilution air must be measured. Either a PDP or a CFV or a SSV system may be used.

For subsequent collection of the particulates, a sample of the dilute exhaust gas is passed to the particulate sampling system (section 1.2.2, Figures 14 and 15). If this is done directly, it is referred to as single dilution. If the sample is diluted once more in the secondary dilution tunnel, it is referred to as double dilution. This is useful, if the filter face temperature requirement cannot be met with single dilution. Although partly a dilution system, the double dilution system is described as a modification of a particulate sampling system in section 1.2.2, (Figure 15), since it shares most of the parts with a typical particulate sampling system.

The gaseous emissions may also be determined in the dilution tunnel of a full flow dilution system. Therefore, the sampling probes for the gaseous components are shown in Figure 13 but do not appear in the description list. The respective requirements are described in section 1.1.1.

Descriptions (Figure 13)

| — | EP exhaust pipe
  The exhaust pipe length from the exit of the engine exhaust manifold, turbocharger outlet or after-treatment device to the dilution tunnel is required to be not more than 10 m. If the system exceeds 4 m in length, then all tubing in excess of 4 m shall be insulated, except for an in-line smoke-meter, if used. The radial thickness of the insulation must be at least 25 mm. The thermal conductivity of the insulating material must have a value no greater than 0,1 W/(m.K) measured at 673 K (400°C). To reduce the thermal inertia of the exhaust pipe a thickness to diameter ratio of 0,015 or less is recommended. The use of flexible sections shall be limited to a length to diameter ratio of 12 or less. |
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EP exhaust pipe

The exhaust pipe length from the exit of the engine exhaust manifold, turbocharger outlet or after-treatment device to the dilution tunnel is required to be not more than 10 m. If the system exceeds 4 m in length, then all tubing in excess of 4 m shall be insulated, except for an in-line smoke-meter, if used. The radial thickness of the insulation must be at least 25 mm. The thermal conductivity of the insulating material must have a value no greater than 0,1 W/(m.K) measured at 673 K (400°C). To reduce the thermal inertia of the exhaust pipe a thickness to diameter ratio of 0,015 or less is recommended. The use of flexible sections shall be limited to a length to diameter ratio of 12 or less.

Figure 13

Full flow dilution system

Image

The total amount of raw exhaust gas is mixed in the dilution tunnel DT with the dilution air. The diluted exhaust gas flow rate is measured either with a positive displacement pump PDP or with a critical flow venturi CFV or with a sub-sonic venturi SSV. A heat exchanger HE or electronic flow compensation EFC may be used for proportional particulate sampling and for flow determination. Since particulate mass determination is based on the total diluted exhaust gas flow, the dilution ratio is not required to be calculated.

| — | PDP positive displacement pump
  The PDP meters total diluted exhaust flow from the number of the pump revolutions and the pump displacement. The exhaust system back pressure must not be artificially lowered by the PDP or dilution air inlet system. Static exhaust back pressure measured with the CVS system operating shall remain within ± 1,5 kPa of the static pressure measured without connection to the CVS at identical engine speed and load.
  The gas mixture temperature immediately ahead of the PDP shall be within ± 6 K of the average operating temperature observed during the test, when no flow compensation is used.
  Flow compensation can only be used if the temperature at the inlet of the PDP does not exceed 50°C (323 K). |
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PDP positive displacement pump

The PDP meters total diluted exhaust flow from the number of the pump revolutions and the pump displacement. The exhaust system back pressure must not be artificially lowered by the PDP or dilution air inlet system. Static exhaust back pressure measured with the CVS system operating shall remain within ± 1,5 kPa of the static pressure measured without connection to the CVS at identical engine speed and load.

The gas mixture temperature immediately ahead of the PDP shall be within ± 6 K of the average operating temperature observed during the test, when no flow compensation is used.

Flow compensation can only be used if the temperature at the inlet of the PDP does not exceed 50°C (323 K).

| — | CFV critical flow venturi
  CFV measures total diluted exhaust flow by maintaining the flow at choked conditions (critical flow). Static exhaust backpressure measured with the CFV system operating shall remain within ± 1,5 kPa of the static pressure measured without connection to the CFV at identical engine speed and load. The gas mixture temperature immediately ahead of the CFV shall be within ± 11 K of the average operating temperature observed during the test, when no flow compensation is used. |
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CFV critical flow venturi

CFV measures total diluted exhaust flow by maintaining the flow at choked conditions (critical flow). Static exhaust backpressure measured with the CFV system operating shall remain within ± 1,5 kPa of the static pressure measured without connection to the CFV at identical engine speed and load. The gas mixture temperature immediately ahead of the CFV shall be within ± 11 K of the average operating temperature observed during the test, when no flow compensation is used.

| — | SSV sub-sonic venturi
  SSV measures total diluted exhaust flow as a function of inlet pressure, inlet temperature, pressure drop between the SSV inlet and throat. Static exhaust backpressure measured with the SSV system operating shall remain within ± 1,5 kPa of the static pressure measured without connection to the SSV at identical engine speed and load. The gas mixture temperature immediately ahead of the SSV shall be within ± 11 K of the average operating temperature observed during the test, when no flow compensation is used. |
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SSV sub-sonic venturi

SSV measures total diluted exhaust flow as a function of inlet pressure, inlet temperature, pressure drop between the SSV inlet and throat. Static exhaust backpressure measured with the SSV system operating shall remain within ± 1,5 kPa of the static pressure measured without connection to the SSV at identical engine speed and load. The gas mixture temperature immediately ahead of the SSV shall be within ± 11 K of the average operating temperature observed during the test, when no flow compensation is used.

| — | HE heat exchanger (optional if EFC is used)
  The heat exchanger shall be of sufficient capacity to maintain the temperature within the limits required above. |
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HE heat exchanger (optional if EFC is used)

The heat exchanger shall be of sufficient capacity to maintain the temperature within the limits required above.

| — | EFC electronic flow compensation (optional if HE is used)
  If the temperature at the inlet to either the PDP or CFV or SSV is not kept within the limits stated above, a flow compensation system is required for continuous measurement of the flow rate and control of the proportional sampling in the particulate system. To that purpose, the continuously measured flow rate signals are used to correct the sample flow rate through the particulate filters of the particulate sampling system (Figures 14 and 15), accordingly. |
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EFC electronic flow compensation (optional if HE is used)

If the temperature at the inlet to either the PDP or CFV or SSV is not kept within the limits stated above, a flow compensation system is required for continuous measurement of the flow rate and control of the proportional sampling in the particulate system. To that purpose, the continuously measured flow rate signals are used to correct the sample flow rate through the particulate filters of the particulate sampling system (Figures 14 and 15), accordingly.

| — | DT dilution tunnel
  The dilution tunnel:






  — | shall be small enough in diameter to cause turbulent flow (Reynolds number greater than 4000) of sufficient length to cause complete mixing of the exhaust and dilution air. A mixing orifice may be used, |
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DT dilution tunnel

The dilution tunnel:

—

shall be small enough in diameter to cause turbulent flow (Reynolds number greater than 4000) of sufficient length to cause complete mixing of the exhaust and dilution air. A mixing orifice may be used,

| — | shall be at least 75 mm in diameter, |
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shall be at least 75 mm in diameter,

| — | may be insulated. |
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may be insulated.

The engine exhaust shall be directed downstream at the point where it is introduced into the dilution tunnel, and thoroughly mixed.

When using single dilution, a sample from the dilution tunnel is transferred to the particulate sampling system (section 1.2.2, Figure 14). The flow capacity of the PDP or CFV or SSV must be sufficient to maintain the diluted exhaust at a temperature of less than or equal to 325 K (52°C) immediately before the primary particulate filter.

When using double dilution, a sample from the dilution tunnel is transferred to the secondary dilution tunnel where it is further diluted, and then passed through the sampling filters (section 1.2.2, Figure 15). The flow capacity of the PDP or CFV or SSV must be sufficient to maintain the diluted exhaust stream in the DT at a temperature of less than or equal to 464 K (191°C) at the sampling zone. The secondary dilution system must provide sufficient secondary dilution air to maintain the doubly-diluted exhaust stream at a temperature of less than or equal to 325 K (52°C) immediately before the primary particulate filter.

| — | DAF dilution air filter
  It is recommended that the dilution air be filtered and charcoal scrubbed to eliminate background hydrocarbons. The dilution air shall have a temperature of 298 K (25°C) ± 5 K. At the manufacturer's request the dilution air shall be sampled according to good engineering practice to determine the background particulate levels, which can then be subtracted from the values measured in the diluted exhaust. |
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DAF dilution air filter

It is recommended that the dilution air be filtered and charcoal scrubbed to eliminate background hydrocarbons. The dilution air shall have a temperature of 298 K (25°C) ± 5 K. At the manufacturer's request the dilution air shall be sampled according to good engineering practice to determine the background particulate levels, which can then be subtracted from the values measured in the diluted exhaust.

| — | PSP particulate sampling probe
  The probe is the leading section of PTT and






  — | shall be installed facing upstream at a point where the dilution air and exhaust gas are well mixed, i.e. on the dilution tunnel DT centre-line of the dilution systems approximately 10 tunnel diameters downstream of the point where the exhaust enters the dilution tunnel, |
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PSP particulate sampling probe

The probe is the leading section of PTT and

—

shall be installed facing upstream at a point where the dilution air and exhaust gas are well mixed, i.e. on the dilution tunnel DT centre-line of the dilution systems approximately 10 tunnel diameters downstream of the point where the exhaust enters the dilution tunnel,

| — | shall be 12 mm in minimum inside diameter, |
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shall be 12 mm in minimum inside diameter,

| — | may be heated to no greater than 325 K (52°C) wall temperature by direct heating or by dilution air pre-heating, provided the air temperature does not exceed 325 K (52°C) prior to the introduction of the exhaust in the dilution tunnel, |
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may be heated to no greater than 325 K (52°C) wall temperature by direct heating or by dilution air pre-heating, provided the air temperature does not exceed 325 K (52°C) prior to the introduction of the exhaust in the dilution tunnel,

| — | may be insulated. |
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may be insulated.

1.2.2.   Particulate sampling system (Figures 14 and 15)

The particulate sampling system is required for collecting the particulates on the particulate filter. In the case of total sampling partial flow dilution, which consists of passing the entire dilute exhaust sample through the filters, dilution (section 1.2.1.1, Figures 7 and 11) and sampling system usually form an integral unit. In the case of fractional sampling partial flow dilution or full flow dilution, which consists of passing through the filters only a portion of the diluted exhaust, the dilution (section 1.2.1.1, Figures 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 12 and section 1.2.1.2, Figure 13) and sampling systems usually form different units.

In this Directive, the double dilution system DDS (Figure 15) of a full flow dilution system is considered as a specific modification of a typical particulate sampling system as shown in Figure 14. The double dilution system includes all important parts of the particulate sampling system, like filter holders and sampling pump, and additionally some dilution features, like a dilution air supply and a secondary dilution tunnel.

In order to avoid any impact on the control loops, it is recommended that the sample pump be running throughout the complete test procedure. For the single filter method, a bypass system shall be used for passing the sample through the sampling filters at the desired times. Interference of the switching procedure on the control loops must be minimized.

Descriptions — Figures 14 and 15

| — | PSP particulate sampling probe (Figures 14 and 15)
  The particulate sampling probe shown in the figures is the leading section of the particulate transfer tube PTT.
  The probe:






  — | shall be installed facing upstream at a point where the dilution air and exhaust gas are well mixed, i.e. on the dilution tunnel DT centre-line of the dilution systems (section 1.2.1), approximately 10 tunnel diameters downstream of the point where the exhaust enters the dilution tunnel), |
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PSP particulate sampling probe (Figures 14 and 15)

The particulate sampling probe shown in the figures is the leading section of the particulate transfer tube PTT.

The probe:

—

shall be installed facing upstream at a point where the dilution air and exhaust gas are well mixed, i.e. on the dilution tunnel DT centre-line of the dilution systems (section 1.2.1), approximately 10 tunnel diameters downstream of the point where the exhaust enters the dilution tunnel),

| — | shall be 12 mm in minimum inside diameter, |
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shall be 12 mm in minimum inside diameter,

| — | may be heated to no greater than 325 K (52°C) wall temperature by direct heating or by dilution air pre-heating, provided the air temperature does not exceed 325 K (52°C) prior to the introduction of the exhaust in the dilution tunnel, |
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may be heated to no greater than 325 K (52°C) wall temperature by direct heating or by dilution air pre-heating, provided the air temperature does not exceed 325 K (52°C) prior to the introduction of the exhaust in the dilution tunnel,

| — | may be insulated. |
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may be insulated.

Figure 14

Particulate sampling system

Image

A sample of the diluted exhaust gas is taken from the dilution tunnel DT of a partial flow or full flow dilution system through the particulate sampling probe PSP and the particulate transfer tube PTT by means of the sampling pump P. The sample is passed through the filter holders(s) FH that contain the particulate sampling filters. The sample flow rate is controlled by the flow controller FC3. If electronic flow compensation EFC (Figure 13) is used, the diluted exhaust gas flow is used as command signal for FC3.

Figure 15

Dilution system (full flow system only)

Image

A sample of the diluted exhaust gas is transferred from the dilution tunnel DT of a full flow dilution system through the particulate sampling probe PSP and the particulate transfer tube PTT to the secondary dilution tunnel SDT, where it is diluted once more. The sample is then passed through the filter holder(s) FH that contain the particulate sampling filters. The dilution air flow rate is usually constant whereas the sample flow rate is controlled by the flow controller FC3. If electronic flow compensation EFC (Figure 13) is used, the total diluted exhaust gas flow is used as command signal for FC3.

| — | PTT particulate transfer tube (Figures 14 and 15)
  The particulate transfer tube must not exceed 1 020 mm in length, and must be minimised in length whenever possible.
  The dimensions are valid for:






  — | the partial flow dilution fractional sampling type and the full flow single dilution system from the probe tip to the filter holder, |
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PTT particulate transfer tube (Figures 14 and 15)

The particulate transfer tube must not exceed 1 020 mm in length, and must be minimised in length whenever possible.

The dimensions are valid for:

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the partial flow dilution fractional sampling type and the full flow single dilution system from the probe tip to the filter holder,

| — | the partial flow dilution total sampling type from the end of the dilution tunnel to the filter holder, |
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the partial flow dilution total sampling type from the end of the dilution tunnel to the filter holder,

| — | the full flow double dilution system from the probe tip to the secondary dilution tunnel. |
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the full flow double dilution system from the probe tip to the secondary dilution tunnel.

The transfer tube:

| — | may be heated to no greater than 325 K (52°C) wall temperature by direct heating or by dilution air pre-heating, provided the air temperature does not exceed 325 K (52°C) prior to the introduction of the exhaust in the dilution tunnel, |
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may be heated to no greater than 325 K (52°C) wall temperature by direct heating or by dilution air pre-heating, provided the air temperature does not exceed 325 K (52°C) prior to the introduction of the exhaust in the dilution tunnel,

| — | may be insulated. |
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may be insulated.

| — | SDT secondary dilution tunnel (Figure 15)
  The secondary dilution tunnel should have a minimum diameter of 75 mm and should be sufficient length so as to provide a residence time of at least 0,25 seconds for the doubly-diluted sample. The primary filter holder, FH, shall be located within 300 mm of the exit of the SDT.
  The secondary dilution tunnel:






  — | may be heated to no greater than 325 K (52°C) wall temperature by direct heating or by dilution air pre-heating, provided the air temperature does not exceed 325 K (52°C) prior to the introduction of the exhaust in the dilution tunnel, |
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SDT secondary dilution tunnel (Figure 15)

The secondary dilution tunnel should have a minimum diameter of 75 mm and should be sufficient length so as to provide a residence time of at least 0,25 seconds for the doubly-diluted sample. The primary filter holder, FH, shall be located within 300 mm of the exit of the SDT.

The secondary dilution tunnel:

—

may be heated to no greater than 325 K (52°C) wall temperature by direct heating or by dilution air pre-heating, provided the air temperature does not exceed 325 K (52°C) prior to the introduction of the exhaust in the dilution tunnel,

| — | may be insulated. |
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may be insulated.

| — | FH filter holder(s) (Figures 14 and 15)
  For primary and back-up filters one filter housing or separate filter housings may be used. The requirements of Annex III, Appendix 1, section 1.5.1.3 have to be met.
  The filter holder(s):






  — | may be heated to no greater than 325 K (52°C) wall temperature by direct heating or by dilution air pre-heating, provided the air temperature does not exceed 325 K (52°C), |
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FH filter holder(s) (Figures 14 and 15)

For primary and back-up filters one filter housing or separate filter housings may be used. The requirements of Annex III, Appendix 1, section 1.5.1.3 have to be met.

The filter holder(s):

—

may be heated to no greater than 325 K (52°C) wall temperature by direct heating or by dilution air pre-heating, provided the air temperature does not exceed 325 K (52°C),

| — | may be insulated. |
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may be insulated.

| — | P sampling pump (Figures 14 and 15)
  The particulate sampling pump shall be located sufficiently distant from the tunnel so that the inlet gas temperature is maintained constant (± 3 K), if flow correction by FC3 is not used. |
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P sampling pump (Figures 14 and 15)

The particulate sampling pump shall be located sufficiently distant from the tunnel so that the inlet gas temperature is maintained constant (± 3 K), if flow correction by FC3 is not used.

| — | DP dilution air pump (Figure 15) (full flow double dilution only)
  The dilution air pump shall be located so that the secondary dilution air is supplied at a temperature of 298 K (25°C) ± 5 K. |
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DP dilution air pump (Figure 15) (full flow double dilution only)

The dilution air pump shall be located so that the secondary dilution air is supplied at a temperature of 298 K (25°C) ± 5 K.

| — | FC3 flow controller (Figures 14 and 15)
  A flow controller shall be used to compensate the particulate sample flow rate for temperature and backpressure variations in the sample path, if no other means are available. The flow controller is required if electronic flow compensation EFC (Figure 13) is used. |
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FC3 flow controller (Figures 14 and 15)

A flow controller shall be used to compensate the particulate sample flow rate for temperature and backpressure variations in the sample path, if no other means are available. The flow controller is required if electronic flow compensation EFC (Figure 13) is used.

| — | FM3 flow measurement device (Figures 14 and 15) (particulate sample flow)
  The gas meter or flow instrumentation shall be located sufficiently distant from the sample pump so that the inlet gas temperature remains constant (± 3 K), if flow correction by FC3 is not used. |
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FM3 flow measurement device (Figures 14 and 15) (particulate sample flow)

The gas meter or flow instrumentation shall be located sufficiently distant from the sample pump so that the inlet gas temperature remains constant (± 3 K), if flow correction by FC3 is not used.

| — | FM4 flow measurement device (Figure 15) (dilution air, full flow double dilution only)
  The gas meter or flow instrumentation shall be located so that the inlet gas temperature remains at 298 K (25°C) ± 5 K. |
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FM4 flow measurement device (Figure 15) (dilution air, full flow double dilution only)

The gas meter or flow instrumentation shall be located so that the inlet gas temperature remains at 298 K (25°C) ± 5 K.

| — | BV ball valve (optional)
  The ball valve shall have a diameter not less than the inside diameter of the sampling tube and a switching time of less than 0,5 seconds.
  NOTE: If the ambient temperature in the vicinity of PSP, PTT, SDT, and FH is below 239 K (20°C), precautions should be taken to avoid particle losses onto the cool wall of these parts. Therefore, heating and/or insulating these parts within the limits given in the respective descriptions is recommended. It is also recommended that the filter face temperature during sampling be not below 293 K (20°C). |
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BV ball valve (optional)

The ball valve shall have a diameter not less than the inside diameter of the sampling tube and a switching time of less than 0,5 seconds.

NOTE: If the ambient temperature in the vicinity of PSP, PTT, SDT, and FH is below 239 K (20°C), precautions should be taken to avoid particle losses onto the cool wall of these parts. Therefore, heating and/or insulating these parts within the limits given in the respective descriptions is recommended. It is also recommended that the filter face temperature during sampling be not below 293 K (20°C).

At high engine loads, the above parts may be cooled by a non-aggressive means such as a circulating fan, as long as the temperature of the cooling medium is not below 293 K (20°C).’

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(1)  Figures 4 to 12 show many types of partial flow dilution systems, which normally can be used for the steady-state test (NRSC). But, because of very severe constraints of the transient tests, only those partial flow dilution systems (Figures 4 to 12) able to fulfill all the requirements quoted in the section “Partial flow dilution system specifications” of Annex III, Appendix 1, Section 2.4, are accepted for the transient test (NRTC).

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ANNEX III

‘Annex XIII

PROVISIONS FOR ENGINES PLACED ON THE MARKET UNDER A “FLEXIBLE SCHEME”

On the request of an equipment manufacturer (OEM), and permission being granted by an approval authority, an engine manufacturer may during the period between two successive stages of limit values place a limited number of engines on the market that only comply with the previous stage of emission limit values in accordance with the following provisions:

1.   ACTIONS BY THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER AND THE OEM

| 1.1. | An OEM that wishes to make use of the flexibility scheme shall request permission from any approval authority to purchase from his engine suppliers, in the period between two emissions stages, the quantities of engines described in sections 1.2 and 1.3, that do not comply with the current emission limit values, but are approved to the nearest previous stage of emission limits. |
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1.1.

An OEM that wishes to make use of the flexibility scheme shall request permission from any approval authority to purchase from his engine suppliers, in the period between two emissions stages, the quantities of engines described in sections 1.2 and 1.3, that do not comply with the current emission limit values, but are approved to the nearest previous stage of emission limits.

| 1.2. | The number of engines placed on the market under a flexibility scheme shall, in each engine category, not exceed 20 % of the OEM's annual sales of equipment with engines in that engine category (calculated as the average of the latest 5 years sales on the EU market). Where an OEM has marketed equipment in the EU for a period of less than 5 years the average will be calculated based on the period for which the OEM has marketed equipment in the EU. |
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1.2.

The number of engines placed on the market under a flexibility scheme shall, in each engine category, not exceed 20 % of the OEM's annual sales of equipment with engines in that engine category (calculated as the average of the latest 5 years sales on the EU market). Where an OEM has marketed equipment in the EU for a period of less than 5 years the average will be calculated based on the period for which the OEM has marketed equipment in the EU.

| 1.3. | As an optional alternative option to section 1.2, the OEM may seek permission for his engine suppliers to place on the market a fixed number of engines under the flexibility scheme. The number of engines in each engine category shall not exceed the following values:






  Engine Category | Number of Engines |
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| 19-37kW | 200 |
| 37-75kW | 150 |
| 75-130kW | 100 |
| 130-560kW | 50 |

1.3.

As an optional alternative option to section 1.2, the OEM may seek permission for his engine suppliers to place on the market a fixed number of engines under the flexibility scheme. The number of engines in each engine category shall not exceed the following values:

Engine Category

Number of Engines

19-37kW

200

37-75kW

150

75-130kW

100

130-560kW

50

| 1.4. | The OEM shall include in his application to an approval authority the following information:






  (a) | a sample of the labels to be affixed to each piece of non-road mobile machinery in which an engine placed on the market under the flexibility scheme will be installed. The labels shall bear the following text: “MACHINE NO ... (sequence of machines) OF ... (total number of machines in respective power band) WITH ENGINE No ... WITH TYPE APPROVAL (Dir. 97/68/EC) No ...”; and |
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1.4.

The OEM shall include in his application to an approval authority the following information:

(a)

a sample of the labels to be affixed to each piece of non-road mobile machinery in which an engine placed on the market under the flexibility scheme will be installed. The labels shall bear the following text: “MACHINE NO ... (sequence of machines) OF ... (total number of machines in respective power band) WITH ENGINE No ... WITH TYPE APPROVAL (Dir. 97/68/EC) No ...”; and

| (b) | a sample of the supplementary label to be affixed on the engine bearing the text referred to in section 2.2 of this Annex. |
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(b)

a sample of the supplementary label to be affixed on the engine bearing the text referred to in section 2.2 of this Annex.

| 1.5. | The OEM shall notify the approval authorities of each Member State of the use of the flexibility scheme. |
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1.5.

The OEM shall notify the approval authorities of each Member State of the use of the flexibility scheme.

| 1.6. | The OEM shall provide the approval authority with any information connected with the implementation of the flexibility scheme that the approval authority may request as necessary for the decision. |
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1.6.

The OEM shall provide the approval authority with any information connected with the implementation of the flexibility scheme that the approval authority may request as necessary for the decision.

| 1.7. | The OEM shall file a report every six months to the approval authorities of each Member State on the implementation of the flexibility schemes he is using. The report shall include cumulative data on the number of engines and NRMM placed on the market under the flexibility scheme, engine and NRMM serial numbers, and the Member States where the NRMM have been placed on the market. This procedure shall be continued as long as a flexibility scheme is still in progress. |
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1.7.

The OEM shall file a report every six months to the approval authorities of each Member State on the implementation of the flexibility schemes he is using. The report shall include cumulative data on the number of engines and NRMM placed on the market under the flexibility scheme, engine and NRMM serial numbers, and the Member States where the NRMM have been placed on the market. This procedure shall be continued as long as a flexibility scheme is still in progress.

2.   ACTIONS BY THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER

| 2.1. | An engine manufacturer may place on the market engines under a flexible scheme covered by an approval in accordance with Section 1 of this Annex. |
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2.1.

An engine manufacturer may place on the market engines under a flexible scheme covered by an approval in accordance with Section 1 of this Annex.

| 2.2. | The engine manufacturer must put a label on those engines with the following text: “Engine placed on the market under the flexibility scheme”. |
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2.2.

The engine manufacturer must put a label on those engines with the following text: “Engine placed on the market under the flexibility scheme”.

3.   ACTIONS BY THE APPROVAL AUTHORITY

| 3.1. | The approval authority shall evaluate the content of the flexibility scheme request and the enclosed documents. As a consequence it will inform the OEM of its decision as to whether or not to allow use of the flexibility scheme.’ |
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3.1.

The approval authority shall evaluate the content of the flexibility scheme request and the enclosed documents. As a consequence it will inform the OEM of its decision as to whether or not to allow use of the flexibility scheme.’

ANNEX IV

The following Annexes shall be added:

Annex XIV

CCNR stage I (1)

| PN

  (kW) | CO
  (g/kWh) | HC
  (g/kWh) | NOx

  (g/k/Wh) | PT
  (g/kWh) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 37 ≤ PN < 75 | 6,5 | 1,3 | 9,2 | 0,85 |
| 75 ≤ PN < 130 | 5,0 | 1,3 | 9,2 | 0,70 |
| P ≥ 130 | 5,0 | 1,3 | n ≥ 2800 tr/min = 9.2
  500 ≤ n < 2800 tr/min = 45 x n (-0.2) | 0,54 |

PN

(kW)

CO

(g/kWh)

HC

(g/kWh)

NOx

(g/k/Wh)

PT

(g/kWh)

37 ≤ PN < 75

6,5

1,3

9,2

0,85

75 ≤ PN < 130

5,0

1,3

9,2

0,70

P ≥ 130

5,0

1,3

n ≥ 2800 tr/min = 9.2

500 ≤ n < 2800 tr/min = 45 x n (-0.2)

0,54

Annex XV

CCNR stage II (2)

| PN

  (kW) | CO
  (g/kWh) | HC
  (g/kWh) | NOx

  (g/k/Wh) | PT
  (g/kWh) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 18 ≤ PN < 37 | 5,5 | 1,5 | 8,0 | 0,8 |
| 37 ≤ PN < 75 | 5,0 | 1,3 | 7,0 | 0,4 |
| 75 ≤ PN < 130 | 5,0 | 1,0 | 6,0 | 0,3 |
| 130 ≤ PN < 560 | 3,5 | 1,0 | 6,0 | 0,2 |
| PN ≥ 560 | 3,5 | 1,0 | n ≥ 3150 min(-1) = 6,0
  343 ≤ n < 3150 min(-1) = 45 n (-0,2) —3
  n < 343 min(-1) = 11,0 | 0,2 |

PN

(kW)

CO

(g/kWh)

HC

(g/kWh)

NOx

(g/k/Wh)

PT

(g/kWh)

18 ≤ PN < 37

5,5

1,5

8,0

0,8

37 ≤ PN < 75

5,0

1,3

7,0

0,4

75 ≤ PN < 130

5,0

1,0

6,0

0,3

130 ≤ PN < 560

3,5

1,0

6,0

0,2

PN ≥ 560

3,5

1,0

n ≥ 3150 min(-1) = 6,0

343 ≤ n < 3150 min(-1) = 45 n (-0,2) —3

n < 343 min(-1) = 11,0

0,2

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(1)  CCNR Protocol 19, Resolution of the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine of 11 May 2000.

1

(2)  CCNR Protocol 21, Resolution of the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine of 31 May 2001.

2

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Wednesday 22 October 2003

| 1.4.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CE 82/267 |
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1.4.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CE 82/267

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MINUTES

(2004/C 82 E/01)

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING

IN THE CHAIR: Pat COX

President

1.   Opening of sitting

The sitting opened at 09.05.

The President announced that, as from that day, three new interpreters' booths were in operation, catering for the Polish, Hungarian and Czech languages. He pointed out that interpretation would be provided for all the new languages with effect from the session commencing in May 2004. In the interim, provision had been made for a system of rotation between those new languages.

2.   Documents received

The following document had been received:

proposal for a recommendation (Rule 49)

| — | Bastiaan Belder, on behalf of the EDD Group, on EU-Russia relations (B5-0438/2003)






  referred to | responsible: AFET |
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| | opinion: ITRE |

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Bastiaan Belder, on behalf of the EDD Group, on EU-Russia relations (B5-0438/2003)

referred to

responsible: AFET

opinion: ITRE

3.   Outcome of the European Council and progress report on the Inter-Governmental Conference (Brussels, 16/17 October 2003) (statements followed by debate)

Council and Commission statements: Outcome of the European Council and progress report on the Inter-Governmental Conference (Brussels, 16/17 October 2003).

Graham R. Watson, on behalf of the ELDR Group, asked the President-in-Office of the Council to mention in his speech the detention without trial, at Guantanamo Bay, of 26 European nationals. He requested him, in addition, to raise this issue in all his dealings with the U.S. administration and to place it on the agenda of the next EU/USA summit.

The President made a brief statement pointing out that the Italian Presidency of the Council had fully adhered to the undertakings given by it to Parliament several months earlier with regard to Parliament's participation in the IGC.

Silvio Berlusconi (President-in-Office of the Council) and Romano Prodi (President of the Commission), made the statements.

The following spoke: Hans-Gert Poettering, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Enrique Barón Crespo, on behalf of the PSE Group, Graham R. Watson, on behalf of the ELDR Group, Francis Wurtz, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Monica Frassoni, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Charles Pasqua, on behalf of the UEN Group, Jens-Peter Bonde, on behalf of the EDD Group, Marco Pannella, Non-attached Member, Íñigo Méndez de Vigo, Giorgio Napolitano, Francesco Rutelli, Fausto Bertinotti, Nelly Maes, Cristiana Muscardini, William Abitbol, Mario Borghezio, Elmar Brok, Robert Goebbels, Antonio Di Pietro, Armando Cossutta, Josu Ortuondo Larrea, Luís Queiró, Georges Berthu, Jonathan Evans, Martin Schulz, Jules Maaten, Daniela Raschhofer, Markus Ferber, Christa Randzio-Plath, Andrew Nicholas Duff, Carl Lang, José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Anna Terrón i Cusí, Astrid Thors, Jorge Salvador Hernández Mollar, Dagmar Roth-Behrendt, Francesco Fiori, Othmar Karas, Arie M. Oostlander, Hubert Pirker, Johannes (Hannes) Swoboda, Antonio Tajani, Silvio Berlusconi, Romano Prodi and Graham R. Watson.

Motions for resolution to wind up the debate pursuant to Rule 37(2):

| — | Monica Frassoni, Daniel Marc Cohn-Bendit and Nelly Maes, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, on the outcome of the European Council and progress report on the Intergovernmental Conference (Brussels, 16/17 October 2003) (B5-0456/2003) |
| --- | --- |

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Monica Frassoni, Daniel Marc Cohn-Bendit and Nelly Maes, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, on the outcome of the European Council and progress report on the Intergovernmental Conference (Brussels, 16/17 October 2003) (B5-0456/2003)

| — | Enrique Barón Crespo, on behalf of the PSE Group, on the outcome of the European Council meeting held in Brussels on 16 and 17 October 2003 (B5-0457/2003) |
| --- | --- |

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Enrique Barón Crespo, on behalf of the PSE Group, on the outcome of the European Council meeting held in Brussels on 16 and 17 October 2003 (B5-0457/2003)

| — | Jules Maaten and Andrew Nicholas Duff, on behalf of the ELDR Group, on the Brussels European Council of 16-17 October 2003 (B5-0458/2003) |
| --- | --- |

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Jules Maaten and Andrew Nicholas Duff, on behalf of the ELDR Group, on the Brussels European Council of 16-17 October 2003 (B5-0458/2003)

| — | Hans-Gert Poettering, Françoise Grossetête, Othmar Karas, Ilkka Suominen, W.G. van Velzen, Arie M. Oostlander and Hubert Pirker, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, on the Brussels European Council of 16-17 October 2003, including a progress report on the work of the Intergovernmental Conference (B5-0459/2003) |
| --- | --- |

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Hans-Gert Poettering, Françoise Grossetête, Othmar Karas, Ilkka Suominen, W.G. van Velzen, Arie M. Oostlander and Hubert Pirker, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, on the Brussels European Council of 16-17 October 2003, including a progress report on the work of the Intergovernmental Conference (B5-0459/2003)

| — | Francis Wurtz, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, on the conclusions of the European Council of 16 and 17 October 2003 (B5-0461/2003) |
| --- | --- |

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Francis Wurtz, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, on the conclusions of the European Council of 16 and 17 October 2003 (B5-0461/2003)

| — | Charles Pasqua, Cristiana Muscardini, Gerard Collins and Luís Queiró, on behalf of the UEN Group, on the Brussels European Council of 16 and 17 October 2003 (B5-0463/2003). |
| --- | --- |

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Charles Pasqua, Cristiana Muscardini, Gerard Collins and Luís Queiró, on behalf of the UEN Group, on the Brussels European Council of 16 and 17 October 2003 (B5-0463/2003).

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 23.10.2003, Item 15.

4.   Official welcome

On behalf of Parliament, the President welcomed members of a delegation from the interim parliament of the Democratic Republic of Congo, led by Olivier Kamitatu Etsu, President of that parliament, who had taken their seats in the official gallery.

IN THE CHAIR: Renzo IMBENI

Vice-President

5.   Communication of common positions of the Council

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

| — | Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directives 70/156/EEC and 80/1268/EEC as regards the measurement of carbon dioxide emissions and fuel consumption of N1 vehicles (C5-0491/2003 — 2001/0255(COD) — 5997/1/2003 — 12901/2003 — SEC(2003) 1127)






  referred to | responsible: ENVI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | asked for opinion at first reading: ITRE, RETT |

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Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directives 70/156/EEC and 80/1268/EEC as regards the measurement of carbon dioxide emissions and fuel consumption of N1 vehicles (C5-0491/2003 — 2001/0255(COD) — 5997/1/2003 — 12901/2003 — SEC(2003) 1127)

referred to

responsible: ENVI

asked for opinion at first reading: ITRE, RETT

The three-month period available to Parliament to adopt its position would therefore begin the following day, 23 October 2003.

VOTING TIME

Details of voting (amendments, separate and split votes, etc.) appear in Annex 1 to the Minutes.

6.   Women's rights (Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on violations of women's rights and the EU's international relations [2002/2286(INI)] — Committee on Women's Rights and Equal Opportunities.

Rapporteur: Miet Smet (A5-0334/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 1)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

The following spoke:

| — | María Elena Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, on behalf of the PSE Group, who pointed out that part of the text adopted in committee was missing, and asked, pursuant to Rule 146(4), for the vote to be postponed pending correction of the text; |
| --- | --- |

—

María Elena Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, on behalf of the PSE Group, who pointed out that part of the text adopted in committee was missing, and asked, pursuant to Rule 146(4), for the vote to be postponed pending correction of the text;

| — | the rapporteur, who proposed an oral amendment to paragraph 13. The President established that the PSE Group opposed this oral amendment. |
| --- | --- |

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the rapporteur, who proposed an oral amendment to paragraph 13. The President established that the PSE Group opposed this oral amendment.

| — | Emma Bonino, who supported the request made by María Elena Valenciano Martínez-Orozco. |
| --- | --- |

—

Emma Bonino, who supported the request made by María Elena Valenciano Martínez-Orozco.

The President put the request to the vote.

Parliament approved the request.

7.   Sweeteners for foodstuffs ***II (vote)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position of the Council with a view to adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs [9714/1/2003 — C5-0299/2003 — 2002/0152(COD)] — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy.

Rapporteur: Anne Ferreira

(A5-0345/2003)

(Qualified majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 2)

COMMON POSITION OF THE COUNCIL

Declared approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0445)

8.   Insurance against civil liability for motor vehicles ***I (vote)

Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive amending Council Directives 72/166/EEC, 84/5/EEC, 88/357/EEC, 90/232/EEC and Directive 2000/26/EC on insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles [COM(2002) 244 — C5-0269/2002 — 2002/0124(COD)] — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.

Rapporteur: Willi Rothley

(A5-0346/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 3)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL

Approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0446)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0446)

9.   Parental responsibility and measures to protect children * (vote)

Report on the Commission proposal for a Council decision authorising the Member States to ratify, or accede to, in the interest of the European Community the Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Cooperation in respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children (the 1996 Hague Convention) [COM(2003) 348 — C5-0302/2003 — 2003/0127(CNS)] — Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs.

Rapporteur: Marie-Thérèse Hermange

(A5-0319/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 4)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL

Approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0447)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0447)

10.   Structural Funds (vote)

Report on the Structural Funds: trend in outstanding commitments and requirements for 2004 [2002/2272(INI)] — Committee on Budgets.

Rapporteur: Giovanni Pittella

(A5-0286/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 5)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0448)

The following spoke:

| — | the rapporteur, who considered that amendment 6, which had allegedly fallen, had not in fact done so, and requested that it be put to the vote as an addition, which it was. |
| --- | --- |

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the rapporteur, who considered that amendment 6, which had allegedly fallen, had not in fact done so, and requested that it be put to the vote as an addition, which it was.

11.   Market regulations and competition rules for the liberal professions (vote)

MOTIONS FOR RESOLUTION B5-0430, 0431 and 0432/2003

The debate had taken place on Wednesday 8 October 2003(Item 12 of Minutes of 8 October 2003).

Klaus-Heiner Lehne, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group asked, pursuant to Rule 146(4), with the support of the PSE Group, for the vote to be postponed to the next part-session, so as to enable a joint motion for a resolution to be tabled.

The President put the request to the vote.

Parliament approved the request.

12.   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.

13.   Corrections to votes

Corrections to votes were submitted by the following Members:

Report Rothley — A5-0346/2003

| — | legislative resolution

  For: Ria G.H.C. Oomen-Ruijten, Lord Inglewood, Manuel Medina Ortega |
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legislative resolution

For: Ria G.H.C. Oomen-Ruijten, Lord Inglewood, Manuel Medina Ortega

Report Hermange — A5-0319/2003

| — | legislative resolution

  For: Lone Dybkjær, Manuel Medina Ortega. |
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legislative resolution

For: Lone Dybkjær, Manuel Medina Ortega.

END OF VOTING TIME

(The sitting was suspended at 12.50 and resumed at 15.00.)

IN THE CHAIR: José PACHECO PEREIRA

Vice-President

14.   Approval of Minutes of previous sitting

João Gouveia had informed the Presidency that he had been present at the sitting of 20 October 2003 but that his name was not on the attendance register.

Freddy Blak and Jean-Louis Bourlanges had informed the Presidency that they had been present at the sitting of 21 October 2003 but that their names were not on the attendance register.

The Minutes of the previous sitting were approved.

15.   Main aspects and basic choices of CFSP (debate)

Report on the annual report (2002) from the Council to the European Parliament on the main aspects and basic choices of CFSP, including the financial implications for the general budget of the European Communities [7038/2003 — C5-0423/2003 — 2003/2141(INI)] — Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy.

Rapporteur: Elmar Brok

(A5-0348/2003).

Elmar Brok introduced the report.

Franco Frattini (President-in-Office of the Council) spoke.

Christopher Patten (Member of the Commission) spoke.

The following spoke: Armin Laschet (draftsman of the opinion of the BUDG Committee), Jas Gawronski, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Johannes (Hannes) Swoboda, on behalf of the PSE Group, Ole Andreasen, on behalf of the ELDR Group, André Brie, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Joost Lagendijk, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Bastiaan Belder, on behalf of the EDD Group, Philip Claeys, Non-attached Member, Karl von Wogau, Demetrio Volcic, Johan Van Hecke, Per Gahrton, Paul Coûteaux, Georges Berthu, Charles Tannock, Ulpu Iivari, Georg Jarzembowski, Richard Howitt, Christine De Veyrac, Carlos Lage, Reino Paasilinna and Maj Britt Theorin.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 23.10.2003, Item 16.

16.   Forthcoming EU-Russian summit, including the situation in Chechnya (6 November 2003) (statements followed by debate)

Council and Commission statements: Forthcoming EU-Russian summit, including the situation in Chechnya (6 November 2003)

Franco Frattini (President-in-Office of the Council) made the statement.

IN THE CHAIR: James L.C. PROVAN

Vice-President

Christopher Patten (Member of the Commission) made the statement.

The following spoke: Ilkka Suominen, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Reino Paasilinna, on behalf of the PSE Group, Paavo Väyrynen, on behalf of the ELDR Group, Bart Staes, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Bastiaan Belder, on behalf of the EDD Group, Olivier Dupuis, Non-attached Member, Herman Schmid, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Arie M. Oostlander, Hans Modrow, Charles Tannock, Bernd Posselt, Ursula Stenzel and Franco Frattini.

The debate closed.

17.   Initiative in the UN for a universal moratorium on the death penalty (statements followed by debate)

Council and Commission statements: Initiative in the UN for a universal moratorium on the death penalty.

Franco Frattini (President-in-Office of the Council) and Christopher Patten (Member of the Commission) made their respective statements.

The following spoke: Michael Gahler, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Giovanni Claudio Fava, on behalf of the PSE Group, Olle Schmidt, on behalf of the ELDR Group, Fodé Sylla, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Matti Wuori, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Cristiana Muscardini, on behalf of the UEN Group, Marco Pannella, Non-attached Member, Concepció Ferrer, Franco Frattini, Fodé Sylla, on the latter's remarks.

Motions for resolution to wind up the debate pursuant to Rule 37(2):

| — | Pasqualina Napoletano and Johannes (Hannes) Swoboda, on behalf of the PSE Group, on the initiative in favour of a universal moratorium on the death penalty in the context of the UN (B5-0441/2003); |
| --- | --- |

—

Pasqualina Napoletano and Johannes (Hannes) Swoboda, on behalf of the PSE Group, on the initiative in favour of a universal moratorium on the death penalty in the context of the UN (B5-0441/2003);

| — | Monica Frassoni, Matti Wuori, Nelly Maes and Marie Anne Isler Béguin, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, on the initiative in favour of a universal moratorium on the death penalty in the context of the UN (B5-0442/2003); |
| --- | --- |

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Monica Frassoni, Matti Wuori, Nelly Maes and Marie Anne Isler Béguin, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, on the initiative in favour of a universal moratorium on the death penalty in the context of the UN (B5-0442/2003);

| — | Ole Andreasen, on behalf of the ELDR Group, on the initiative for a universal moratorium on the death penalty in the UN (B5-0443/2003); |
| --- | --- |

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Ole Andreasen, on behalf of the ELDR Group, on the initiative for a universal moratorium on the death penalty in the UN (B5-0443/2003);

| — | Concepció Ferrer and Michael Gahler, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, on abolition of the death penalty (B5-0444/2003); |
| --- | --- |

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Concepció Ferrer and Michael Gahler, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, on abolition of the death penalty (B5-0444/2003);

| — | Yasmine Boudjenah, Lucio Manisco, Feleknas Uca, Marianne Eriksson, Esko Olavi Seppänen, Dimitrios Koulourianos and Ilda Figueiredo, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, on the death penalty (B5-0447/2003). |
| --- | --- |

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Yasmine Boudjenah, Lucio Manisco, Feleknas Uca, Marianne Eriksson, Esko Olavi Seppänen, Dimitrios Koulourianos and Ilda Figueiredo, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, on the death penalty (B5-0447/2003).

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 23.10.2003, Item 17.

18.   Question Time (Council)

Parliament considered a number of questions to the Council (B5-0279/2003).

Question 1 was not called, since its subject- matter already appeared on the agenda for the present partsession.

Question 2 by Bernd Posselt: European police academy and protection of external frontiers.

Franco Frattini (President-in-Office of the Council) answered the question and supplementaries by Bernd Posselt and Piia-Noora Kauppi.

Question 3 by Maurizio Turco: Prisoners in the EU — minimum standards of human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Franco Frattini answered the question and a supplementary by Gianfranco Dell'Alba, deputising for the author.

Question 4 by Alexandros Alavanos: Customs union between Turkey and the occupying regime in northern Cyprus.

Franco Frattini answered the question and a supplementary by Alexandros Alavanos.

Question 5 by Philip Claeys: Food aid to Zimbabwe.

Franco Frattini answered the question.

Philip Claeys spoke.

Question 6 by John Walls Cushnahan: Proposal for an EU Coastguard Service.

Franco Frattini answered the question.

John Walls Cushnahan spoke.

Question 7 by María Elena Valenciano Martínez-Orozco: Disappearance of women and girls in Mexico.

Franco Frattini answered the question.

Francisca Sauquillo Pérez del Arco spoke.

Question 8 by María Izquierdo Rojo: Rising immigration by means of ‘pateras’ (small boats) in eastern and western Andalusia, on Europe's southern frontier.

Franco Frattini answered the question and a supplementary by María Izquierdo Rojo.

Question 9 by Lennart Sacrédeus: Referendums in each Member State on the proposed EU Constitution.

Franco Frattini answered the question and supplementaries by Lennart Sacrédeus, Michl Ebner and Paul Rübig.

Question 10 by Manuel Medina Ortega: Trans-European networks and outermost regions. Question 11 by Seán Ó Neachtain: TEN-T and the west of Ireland.

Franco Frattini answered the questions.

The following spoke: Manuel Medina Ortega and Seán Ó Neachtain.

Franco Frattini answered supplementaries by Michl Ebner, Brian Crowley and Paul Rübig.

Question 12 by Pedro Marset Campos: Violation by the United States of the human rights of five Cuban citizens.

Question 13 by Konstantinos Alyssandrakis: Violation by the United States of the human rights of five Cuban citizens.

Question 14 by Ioannis Patakis: Violation by the United States of the human rights of five Cuban citizens.

Question 15 by Ilda Figueiredo: Violation by the United States of the human rights of five Cuban citizens.

Question 16 by María Luisa Bergaz Conesa: Violation by the United States of the human rights of five Cuban citizens resident in Florida.

Franco Frattini answered questions 12 to 16 together and a supplementary by Pedro Marset Campos.

The following spoke: Konstantinos Alyssandrakis, Ioannis Patakis, Ilda Figueiredo and María Luisa Bergaz Conesa.

Questions 17 to 33 would receive a written answer.

Council Question Time closed.

(The sitting was suspended at 19.05 and resumed at 21.00.)

IN THE CHAIR: Giorgos DIMITRAKOPOULOS

Vice-President

19.   Peace and dignity in the Middle East (debate)

Report on peace and dignity in the Middle East [2002/2166(INI)] — Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy.

Rapporteur: Emilio Menéndez del Valle

(A5-0351/2003)

Emilio Menéndez del Valle introduced the report.

Erkki Liikanen (Member of the Commission) spoke.

The following spoke: Armin Laschet, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Jacques F. Poos, on behalf of the PSE Group, Joan Vallvé, on behalf of the ELDR Group, Pedro Marset Campos, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Per Gahrton, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Mogens N.J. Camre, on behalf of the UEN Group, Bastiaan Belder, on behalf of the EDD Group, Marco Pannella, Non-attached Member, Geoffrey Van Orden, Frédérique Ries, Luisa Morgantini, Alima Boumediene-Thiery, Ulla Margrethe Sandbæk, Dominique F.C. Souchet, Ursula Stenzel, Jean-Thomas Nordmann, Jan Dhaene, Cristina Gutiérrez-Cortines and François Zimeray, in particular on Per Gahrton's remarks, and Per Gahrton on François Zimeray's remarks.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 23.10.2003, Item 18.

20.   Entrepreneurship in Europe — Industrial policy in an enlarged Europe (debate)

Report on entrepreneurship in Europe [COM(2003) 27 — 2003/2161(INI)] — Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy.

Rapporteur: Werner Langen

(A5-0347/2003)

Report on industrial policy in an enlarged Europe [COM(2002) 714 — 2003/2063(INI)] — Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy.

Rapporteur: Olga Zrihen

(A5-0328/2003)

Werner Langen introduced the report (A5-0347/2003).

Olga Zrihen introduced the report (A5-0328/2003).

Erkki Liikanen (Member of the Commission) spoke.

The following spoke: Catherine Guy-Quint (draftsman of the opinion of the BUDG Committee), Miquel Mayol i Raynal (draftsman of the opinion of the ECON Committee), Marie-Hélène Gillig (draftsman of the opinion of the EMPL Committee), Paul Rübig, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Neena Gill, on behalf of the PSE Group, Philippe A.R. Herzog, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Claude Turmes, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Seán Ó Neachtain, on behalf of the UEN Group, Wolfgang Ilgenfritz, Non-attached Member, Concepció Ferrer, Harlem Désir, John Purvis, Thomas Mann and Erkki Liikanen.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 23.10.2003, Items 19 and 20.

21.   Compensation to crime victims * (debate)

Report on the proposal for a Council directive on compensation to crime victims [COM(2002) 562 — C5-0517/2002 — 2002/0247(CNS)] — Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs.

Rapporteur: Roberta Angelilli

(A5-0330/2003)

Roberta Angelilli introduced the report.

António Vitorino (Member of the Commission) spoke.

The following spoke: Ewa Klamt, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Carmen Cerdeira Morterero, on behalf of the PSE Group, Carlos Coelho, Robert J.E. Evans and António Vitorino.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 23.10.2003, Item 7.

22.   Prevention and control of trafficking in human organs * (debate)

Report on the initiative of the Hellenic Republic with a view to adopting a Council Framework Decision concerning the prevention and control of trafficking in human organs and tissues [7247/2003 — C5-0166/2003 — 2003/0812(CNS)] — Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs.

Rapporteur: Robert J.E. Evans

(A5-0326/2003)

Robert J.E. Evans introduced the report.

António Vitorino (Member of the Commission) spoke.

Peter Liese, draftsman of the opinion of the ENVI Committee, Timothy Kirkhope, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Anna Karamanou, on behalf of the PSE Group, Johanna L.A. Boogerd-Quaak, on behalf of the ELDR Group, and Johannes (Hans) Blokland, on behalf of the EDD Group.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 23.10.2003, Item 13.

23.   Situation in Bolivia (statement followed by debate)

Commission statement: Situation in Bolivia

António Vitorino (Member of the Commission) made the statement.

The following spoke: José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Manuel Medina Ortega, on behalf of the PSE Group, and Pedro Marset Campos, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group.

Motions for resolution to wind up the debate pursuant to Rule 37(2):

| — | Manuel Medina Ortega, on behalf of the PSE Group, on the situation in Bolivia (B5-0454/2003); |
| --- | --- |

—

Manuel Medina Ortega, on behalf of the PSE Group, on the situation in Bolivia (B5-0454/2003);

| — | Fernando Fernández Martín and José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, on the situation in Bolivia (B5-0455/2003); |
| --- | --- |

—

Fernando Fernández Martín and José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, on the situation in Bolivia (B5-0455/2003);

| — | Monica Frassoni, Alain Lipietz, Miquel Mayol i Raynal, Camilo Nogueira Román, Josu Ortuondo Larrea and Didier Rod, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, on the situation in Bolivia (B5-0460/2003); |
| --- | --- |

—

Monica Frassoni, Alain Lipietz, Miquel Mayol i Raynal, Camilo Nogueira Román, Josu Ortuondo Larrea and Didier Rod, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, on the situation in Bolivia (B5-0460/2003);

| — | Emmanouil Bakopoulos, Fausto Bertinotti, Armando Cossutta, Ilda Figueiredo, Pernille Frahm and Pedro Marset Campos, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, on the situation in Bolivia (B5-0462/2003); |
| --- | --- |

—

Emmanouil Bakopoulos, Fausto Bertinotti, Armando Cossutta, Ilda Figueiredo, Pernille Frahm and Pedro Marset Campos, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, on the situation in Bolivia (B5-0462/2003);

| — | Carles-Alfred Gasòliba i Böhm and Maria Johanna (Marieke) Sanders-ten Holte, on behalf of the ELDR Group, on the situation in Bolivia (B5-0464/2003). |
| --- | --- |

—

Carles-Alfred Gasòliba i Böhm and Maria Johanna (Marieke) Sanders-ten Holte, on behalf of the ELDR Group, on the situation in Bolivia (B5-0464/2003).

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 23.10.2003, Item 21.

24.   Agenda for next sitting

The President referred Members to the document ‘Agenda’ PE 336.401/OJJE.

25.   Closure of sitting

The sitting closed at 00.05.

Julian Priestley

Secretary-General

Gérard Onesta

Vice-President

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ATTENDANCE REGISTER

The following signed:

Aaltonen, Abitbol, Adam, Nuala Ahern, Ainardi, Alavanos, Almeida Garrett, Alyssandrakis, Andersen, Andersson, Andreasen, André-Léonard, Andria, Angelilli, Aparicio Sánchez, Arvidsson, Atkins, Attwooll, Auroi, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Bakopoulos, Balfe, Baltas, Banotti, Barón Crespo, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Bébéar, Belder, Berend, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Bergaz Conesa, Berger, Bernié, Berthu, Bertinotti, Beysen, Bigliardo, Blak, Blokland, Bodrato, Böge, Bösch, von Boetticher, Bonde, Bonino, Boogerd-Quaak, Booth, Bordes, Borghezio, van den Bos, Boudjenah, Boumediene-Thiery, Bourlanges, Bouwman, Bowe, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Breyer, Brie, Brienza, Brok, Brunetta, Buitenweg, Bullmann, van den Burg, Bushill-Matthews, Busk, Butel, Callanan, Calò, Campos, Camre, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Caudron, Caullery, Cauquil, Cederschiöld, Celli, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Cesaro, Ceyhun, Chichester, Claeys, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cohn-Bendit, Collins, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Cornillet, Corrie, Cossutta, Paolo Costa, Raffaele Costa, Coûteaux, Cox, Crowley, Cushnahan, van Dam, Darras, Dary, Daul, De Clercq, Dehousse, De Keyser, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dell'Utri, 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, Eriksson, Esclopé, Ettl, Jillian Evans, Jonathan Evans, Robert J.E. Evans, Färm, Farage, Fatuzzo, Fava, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrández Lezaun, Ferreira, Ferrer, Ferri, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Fiori, Fitzsimons, Flemming, Flesch, Folias, Ford, Formentini, Foster, Fourtou, Frahm, Frassoni, Friedrich, Fruteau, Gahler, Gahrton, Galeote Quecedo, Garaud, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garot, Garriga Polledo, Gasòliba i Böhm, de Gaulle, Gawronski, Gebhardt, Gemelli, Ghilardotti, Gill, Gillig, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gobbo, 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, Herranz García, Herzog, Hieronymi, Hoff, Honeyball, Hortefeux, Howitt, Hudghton, Hughes, Huhne, van Hulten, Hyland, Iivari, Ilgenfritz, Imbeni, Inglewood, Isler Béguin, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jensen, Jöns, Jové Peres, Junker, Karamanou, Karas, Karlsson, Katiforis, Kaufmann, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Keßler, Kindermann, Glenys Kinnock, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korakas, Korhola, Koukiadis, Koulourianos, Krarup, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Krivine, Kronberger, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Kuntz, Lage, Lagendijk, Laguiller, Lalumière, Lamassoure, Lambert, Lang, Lange, Langen, Lannoye, de La Perriere, Laschet, Lavarra, Lechner, Lehne, Leinen, Liese, Linkohr, Lipietz, Lisi, Lombardo, Lucas, Ludford, Lulling, Lund, Lynne, Maat, Maaten, McAvan, McCarthy, McCartin, MacCormick, McKenna, McMillan-Scott, McNally, Maes, Malliori, Manders, Manisco, Erika Mann, Thomas Mann, Mantovani, Marchiani, Marinho, 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, Xaver Mayer, Mayol i Raynal, Medina Ortega, Meijer, Méndez de Vigo, Menéndez del Valle, Mennea, Mennitti, Menrad, Messner, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Modrow, Mombaur, Monsonís Domingo, Montfort, Moraes, Morgantini, Müller, Mulder, Murphy, Muscardini, Musotto, Mussa, Musumeci, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Newton Dunn, Nicholson, Nicholson of Winterbourne, Niebler, Nisticò, Nobilia, Nordmann, Obiols i Germà, Ojeda Sanz, Olsson, Ó Neachtain, Onesta, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Ortuondo Larrea, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Pacheco Pereira, Paciotti, Pannella, Papayannakis, Parish, Pasqua, Pastorelli, Patakis, Patrie, Paulsen, Pérez Álvarez, Pérez Royo, Perry, Pesälä, Pex, Piecyk, Piétrasanta, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pittella, Plooij-van Gorsel, Podestà, Poettering, Pohjamo, Poignant, Pomés Ruiz, Poos, Posselt, Prets, Procacci, Pronk, Provan, Puerta, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Raschhofer, Raymond, Read, Ribeiro e Castro, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rocard, Rod, Rodríguez Ramos, de Roo, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Rübig, Rühle, Rutelli, Sacconi, Sacrédeus, Sakellariou, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Sandberg-Fries, Sandbæk, Sanders-ten Holte, Santer, Santini, dos Santos, Sartori, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Sbarbati, Scallon, Scarbonchi, Schaffner, Scheele, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Gerhard Schmid, Herman Schmid, Olle Schmidt, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schörling, Ilka Schröder, Jürgen Schröder, Schroedter, Schulz, Schwaiger, Segni, Seppänen, Sichrovsky, Simpson, Sjöstedt, Skinner, Smet, Soares, Sörensen, Sommer, Sornosa Martínez, Souchet, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Speroni, Staes, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Sterckx, Stevenson, Stihler, Stirbois, Stockmann, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Swiebel, Swoboda, Sylla, Sørensen, Tajani, Tannock, Terrón i Cusí, Theato, Theorin, Thomas-Mauro, Thorning-Schmidt, Thors, Thyssen, Titford, Titley, Torres Marques, Trakatellis, Trentin, Turchi, Turmes, Uca, Vachetta, Väyrynen, Vairinhos, Valdivielso de Cué, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Van Orden, Varaut, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vattimo, Veltroni, van Velzen, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Vinci, Virrankoski, Vlasto, Voggenhuber, Volcic, Wachtmeister, Wallis, Walter, Watson, Watts, Weiler, Wenzel-Perillo, Whitehead, Wieland, Wiersma, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Wuori, Wurtz, Wyn, Wynn, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimeray, Zimmerling, Zissener, Zorba, Zrihen

Observers

Bagó Zoltán, Balsai István, Bastys Mindaugas, Bekasovs Martijans, Berg Eiki, Biela Adam, Bielan Adam, Bobelis Kazys Jaunutis, Bonnici Josef, Brejc Mihael, Chronowski Andrzej, Ciemniak Grażyna, Czinege Imre, Demetriou Panayiotis, Didžiokas Gintaras, Ékes József, Falbr Richard, Fazakas Szabolcs, Fenech Antonio, Filipek Krzysztof, Germič Ljubo, Giertych Maciej, Grabowska Genowefa, Gruber Attila, Grzebisz-Nowicka Zofia, Grzyb Andrzej, Gyürk András, Horvat Franc, Ilves Toomas Hendrik, Jakič Roman, Jaskiernia Jerzy, Kamiński Michał Tomasz, Kelemen András, Klich Bogdan, Kłopotek Eugeniusz, Klukowski Wacław, Kósa Kovács Magda, Kowałska Bronisława, Kreitzberg Peeter, Kriščiūnas Kęstutis, Kuzmickas Kęstutis, Kvietkauskas Vytautas, Laar Mart, Landsbergis Vytautas, Lewandowski Janusz Antoni, Libicki Marcin, Lisak Janusz, Lydeka Arminas, Łyżwiński Stanisław, Macierewicz Antoni, Maldeikis Eugenijus, Mallotová Helena, Manninger Jenő, Matsakis Marios, Mavrou Eleni, Őry Csaba, Pasternak Agnieszka, Pęczak Andrzej, Pīks Rihards, Plokšto Artur, Podgórski Bogdan, Podobnik Janez, Pospíšil Jiří, Protasiewicz Jacek, Reiljan Janno, Sefzig Luděk, Siekierski Czeslaw, Smorawiński Jerzy, Surján László, Szabó Zoltán, Szájer József, Szczygło Aleksander, Tabajdi Csaba, Tomczak Witold, Vaculík Josef, Valys Antanas, Vareikis Egidijus, Vastagh Pál, Vella George, Vėsaitė Birutė, Widuch Marek, Winiarczyk-Kossakowska Małgorzata, Wiśniowska Genowefa, Wittbrodt Edmund, Wojciechowski Janusz, Žiak Rudolf

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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.   Women's Rights

Report: SMET (A5-0334/2003)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | | postponed (Rule 146(4)) |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

postponed (Rule 146(4))

The rapporteur proposed an oral amendment to paragraph 13 to read as follows: ‘calls upon the Member States to take into account, for the purposes of conferring a right of asylum, the persecution and/or fear of persecution suffered by women on account of their gender’.

2.   Sweeteners for foodstuffs

Recommendation for second reading: FERREIRA (A5-0345/2003) [***II]

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amendments by committee responsible — block vote | 1-3 | committee | | + | |
| after art 1 | 4 | Verts/ALE | | - | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

amendments by committee responsible — block vote

1-3

committee

+

after art 1

4

Verts/ALE

-

3.   Insurance against civil liability for motor vehicles

Report: ROTHLEY (A5-0346/2003) [***I]

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amendments by committee responsible — block vote | 1-2
  5-7
  9-11
  15-18
  20
  23 | committee | | + | |
| amendments by committee responsible — separate votes | 4 | committee | sep | + | |
| | 8 | committee | sep | + | |
| | 12 | committee | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 | + | |
| | 14 | committee | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 | + | |
| | 19 | committee | sep | + | |
| | 21 | committee | sep | + | |
| | 22 | committee | sep | + | |
| | 24 | committee | sep | + | |
| art 1, §§ 2 and 3 | 27 | PSE+PPE-DE | | + | |
| | 13 | committee | | ↓ | |
| | 28 | PSE+PPE-DE | | + | |
| after recital 7 | 26 | PSE | | + | |
| after recital 8 | 3 | committee | | - | |
| | 25 | PSE+PPE-DE | | + | |
| vote: amended proposal | | + | |
| vote: legislative resolution | RCV | + | 526, 9, 16 |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

amendments by committee responsible — block vote

1-2

5-7

9-11

15-18

20

23

committee

+

amendments by committee responsible — separate votes

4

committee

sep

+

8

committee

sep

+

12

committee

split

1

+

2

+

14

committee

split

1

+

2

+

19

committee

sep

+

21

committee

sep

+

22

committee

sep

+

24

committee

sep

+

art 1, §§ 2 and 3

27

PSE+PPE-DE

+

13

committee

↓

28

PSE+PPE-DE

+

after recital 7

26

PSE

+

after recital 8

3

committee

-

25

PSE+PPE-DE

+

vote: amended proposal

+

vote: legislative resolution

RCV

+

526, 9, 16

Requests for roll-call votes

PPE-DE: final vote

Requests for split votes

PSE

am 12

1st part: up to ‘and personal injuries,’

2nd part: remainder

am 14

1st part: up to ‘physical injuries’

2nd part: remainder

Requests for separate vote

PPE-DE: ams 4, 19, 21

PSE: ams 4, 8, 19, 22, 24

4.   Parental responsibility and measures to protect children

Report: HERMANGE (A5-0319/2003) [*]

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amendments by committee responsible — block vote | 1-3
  5-9 | committee | | + | |
| vote: amended proposal | | + | |
| vote: legislative resolution | RCV | + | 508, 29, 6 |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

amendments by committee responsible — block vote

1-3

5-9

committee

+

vote: amended proposal

+

vote: legislative resolution

RCV

+

508, 29, 6

Amendment 4 did not concern all language versions and was therefore not put to the vote [Rule 140(1)(d)]

Requests for roll-call votes

PPE-DE: final vote

5.   Structural Funds

Report: PITTELLA (A5-0286/2003)

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| § 21 | 5 | PSE | split | | |
| | | | 1/RCV | + | 279, 257, 13 |
| | | | 2/EV | + | 305, 227, 9 |
| | 3 | PPE-DE | | ↓ | |
| § 23 | 1/rev. | NARANJO ESCOBAR ao | | - | |
| § 31 | 4 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| 6 | PSE | | + | as addition |
| § 35 | 2/rev. | NARANJO ESCOBAR ao | | W | |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

§ 21

5

PSE

split

1/RCV

+

279, 257, 13

2/EV

+

305, 227, 9

3

PPE-DE

↓

§ 23

1/rev.

NARANJO ESCOBAR ao

-

§ 31

4

PPE-DE

+

6

PSE

+

as addition

§ 35

2/rev.

NARANJO ESCOBAR ao

W

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

Requests for split votes

Dover ao

am 5

1st part: up to ‘significantly reduced;’

2nd part: remainder

6.   Market regulations and competition rules for the liberal professions

Motions for resolutions: B5-0430, 0431 and 0432/2003

Vote postponed (Rule 146(4))

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ANNEX II

RESULT OF ROLL-CALL VOTES

1.   Rothley report A5-0346/2003

For: 526

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, Coûteaux, van Dam, Kuntz, Mathieu, Raymond, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Costa Paolo, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Thors, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alavanos, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Di Lello Finuoli, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krarup, Krivine, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

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

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Ayuso González, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Brok, Brunetta, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cederschiöld, Cesaro, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Dell'Utri, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Ferri, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lombardo, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Montfort, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pacheco Pereira, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Posselt, Pronk, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Vlasto, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, 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, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sakellariou, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Theorin, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Veltroni, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Fitzsimons, Hyland, Marchiani, Muscardini, Mussa, Musumeci, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

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

Against: 9

EDD: Booth, Farage, Titford

GUE/NGL: Meijer

PPE-DE: García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Sacrédeus, Schleicher, Wijkman

Abstention: 16

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller

NI: Bonino, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Dillen, Dupuis, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, Martinez, Pannella, Stirbois

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

2.   Hermange report A5-0319/2003

For: 508

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, Coûteaux, van Dam, Kuntz, Mathieu, Raymond, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Costa Paolo, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Thors, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alavanos, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Di Lello Finuoli, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krarup, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Bonino, Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Kronberger, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Mennea, Pannella, Raschhofer, Sichrovsky, Souchet, Speroni, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Brok, Brunetta, Camisón Asensio, Cederschiöld, Cesaro, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Dell'Utri, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Ferri, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Montfort, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pacheco Pereira, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Sudre, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Vlasto, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, 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, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sakellariou, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Theorin, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Veltroni, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Caullery, Collins, Fitzsimons, Hyland, Marchiani, Muscardini, Mussa, Musumeci, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

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

Against: 29

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Bowis, Bradbourn, Callanan, Chichester, Dover, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Foster, Goodwill, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Inglewood, Kirkhope, McMillan-Scott, Nicholson, Parish, Perry, Provan, Purvis, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

Abstention: 6

EDD: Booth, Farage, Titford

NI: de Gaulle

PPE-DE: Scallon

UEN: Camre

3.   Pittella report A5-0286/2003

For: 279

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Bernié, Bonde, Butel, Coûteaux, Kuntz, Mathieu, Raymond, Sandbæk

ELDR: van den Bos, Monsonís Domingo, Nordmann, Sbarbati

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alavanos, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Di Lello Finuoli, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Scarbonchi, Schröder Ilka, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Bonino, Dell'Alba, Dupuis, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Ilgenfritz, Kronberger, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Bodrato, Xarchakos

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, 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, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sakellariou, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Theorin, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Veltroni, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Caullery, Collins, Fitzsimons, Hyland, Marchiani, Muscardini, Mussa, Musumeci, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

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

Against: 257

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Boogerd-Quaak, Busk, Calò, Costa Paolo, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Thors, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

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

NI: Beysen, Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Hager, Lang, Martinez, Sichrovsky, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Ayuso González, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brienza, Brok, Brunetta, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cederschiöld, Cesaro, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Dell'Utri, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Ferri, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lombardo, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Montfort, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pacheco Pereira, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Posselt, Pronk, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Vlasto, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

UEN: Camre

Abstention: 13

EDD: Booth, Farage, Titford

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller, Sylla

NI: Borghezio, Garaud, Gobbo, Mennea, Speroni

PPE-DE: Costa Raffaele

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TEXTS ADOPTED

P5_TA(2003)0445

Sweeteners for foodstuffs ***II

European Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position with a view to the adoption of a European Parliament and Council Directive amending Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs (9714/1/2003 — C5-0299/2003 — 2002/0152(COD))

(Codecision procedure: second reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Council common position (9714/1/2003 — C5-0299/2003) (1), |
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having regard to the Council common position (9714/1/2003 — C5-0299/2003) (1),

| — | having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 375) (3), |
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having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 375) (3),

| — | having regard to the Commission's amended proposal (COM(2003) 277) (4), |
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having regard to the Commission's amended proposal (COM(2003) 277) (4),

| — | having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty, |
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having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0345/2003), |
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having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0345/2003),

| 1. | Amends the common position as follows; |
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Amends the common position as follows;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
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Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ.

(2)  Texts Adopted, 10.4.2003, P5_TA(2003)0183.

(3)  OJ C 262 E, 29.10.2002, p. 429.

(4)  Not yet published in OJ.

P5_TC2-COD(2002)0152

Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 22 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Directive 2003/.../EC amending Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (2),

After consultation of the Scientific Committee on Food, pursuant to Article 6 of Council Directive 89/107/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning food additives authorised for use in foodstuffs intended for human consumption (3),

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (4),

Whereas:

| (1) | Directive 94/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 1994 on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs (5) lays down a list of sweeteners that may be used in the Community and their conditions of use. |
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(1)

Directive 94/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 1994 on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs (5) lays down a list of sweeteners that may be used in the Community and their conditions of use.

| (2) | Since 1996, two new sweeteners, sucralose and the salt of aspartame and acesulfame, have been found acceptable for use in food by the Scientific Committee on Food. |
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(2)

Since 1996, two new sweeteners, sucralose and the salt of aspartame and acesulfame, have been found acceptable for use in food by the Scientific Committee on Food.

| (3) | The opinion of the Scientific Committee on Food on cyclamic acid and its sodium and calcium salts (which led to the establishment of a new Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)) and recent studies on the intake of cyclamates lead to a reduction of the maximum usable doses of cyclamic acid and its sodium and calcium salts. |
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(3)

The opinion of the Scientific Committee on Food on cyclamic acid and its sodium and calcium salts (which led to the establishment of a new Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)) and recent studies on the intake of cyclamates lead to a reduction of the maximum usable doses of cyclamic acid and its sodium and calcium salts.

| (4) | The designation of certain food categories in Directive 94/35/EC should be adapted to take into account Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 June 2002 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to food supplements (6) and of specific Directives adopted for some groups of foodstuffs listed in Annex I of Council Directive 89/398/EEC (7). |
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(4)

The designation of certain food categories in Directive 94/35/EC should be adapted to take into account Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 June 2002 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to food supplements (6) and of specific Directives adopted for some groups of foodstuffs listed in Annex I of Council Directive 89/398/EEC (7).

| (5) | The use of food additives concerned complies with the general criteria laid down in Annex II to Directive 89/107/EEC. |
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(5)

The use of food additives concerned complies with the general criteria laid down in Annex II to Directive 89/107/EEC.

| (6) | Articles 53 and 54 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (8) establish procedures for taking emergency measures in relation to food of Community origin or imported from a third country. They allow the Commission to adopt such measures in situations where food is likely to constitute a serious risk to human health, animal health or the environment and where such risk cannot be contained satisfactorily by measures taken by the Member State(s) concerned. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

Articles 53 and 54 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (8) establish procedures for taking emergency measures in relation to food of Community origin or imported from a third country. They allow the Commission to adopt such measures in situations where food is likely to constitute a serious risk to human health, animal health or the environment and where such risk cannot be contained satisfactorily by measures taken by the Member State(s) concerned.

| (7) | The measures necessary for implementation of Directive 94/35/EC 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 (9). |
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(7)

The measures necessary for implementation of Directive 94/35/EC 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 (9).

| (8) | Directive 94/35/EC should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(8)

Directive 94/35/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

Directive 94/35/EC is hereby amended as follows:

| 1) | Article 4 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 4
  It may be decided in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 7:






  — | where there are differences of opinion as to whether sweeteners can be used in a given foodstuff under the terms of this Directive, whether that foodstuff is to be considered as belonging to one of the categories listed in the third column of the Annex, and |
| --- | --- | --- |

1)

Article 4 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 4

It may be decided in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 7:

—

where there are differences of opinion as to whether sweeteners can be used in a given foodstuff under the terms of this Directive, whether that foodstuff is to be considered as belonging to one of the categories listed in the third column of the Annex, and

| — | whether a food additive listed in the Annex and authorised at “quantum satis” is used in accordance with the criteria referred to in Article 2.’ |
| --- | --- |

—

whether a food additive listed in the Annex and authorised at “quantum satis” is used in accordance with the criteria referred to in Article 2.’

| 2) | A third indent shall be added to Article 5(2):






  ‘— | salt of aspartame and acesulfame: “contains a source of phenylalanine”’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

2)

A third indent shall be added to Article 5(2):

‘—

salt of aspartame and acesulfame: “contains a source of phenylalanine”’

| 3) | Article 7 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 7
  1.   The Commission shall be assisted by the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health set up pursuant to Article 58 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 (10), hereinafter referred to as “the Committee”
  2.   Where reference is made to this Article, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC (11) shall apply, having regard of the provisions of Article 8 thereof.
  The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.
  3.   The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. |
| --- | --- |

3)

Article 7 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 7

1.   The Commission shall be assisted by the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health set up pursuant to Article 58 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 (10), hereinafter referred to as “the Committee”

2.   Where reference is made to this Article, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC (11) shall apply, having regard of the provisions of Article 8 thereof.

The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.

3.   The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.

| 4) | The Annex shall be amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. |
| --- | --- |

4)

The Annex shall be amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive.

Article 2

By ... (12) at the latest, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council outlining the progress made in the re-evaluations of additives under way and setting out a provisional calendar for future re-evaluations, especially those for sucralose and salt of aspartame-acesulfame. These re-evaluations shall be carried out on the basis of consumer data supplied by the Member States and shall take account of the effects of additives on vulnerable population groups.

Article 3

Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive in order to:

| — | authorise trade in and use of products conforming with this Directive by ... (13) at the latest, |
| --- | --- |

—

authorise trade in and use of products conforming with this Directive by ... (13) at the latest,

| — | prohibit trade in and use of products not conforming with this Directive by ... (14) at the latest; however, products placed on the market before that date which do not comply with this Directive may be marketed until ... (15). |
| --- | --- |

—

prohibit trade in and use of products not conforming with this Directive by ... (14) at the latest; however, products placed on the market before that date which do not comply with this Directive may be marketed until ... (15).

They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.

When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.

Article 4

This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Article 5

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, ...

For the European Parliament

The President

For the Council

The President

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(1)  OJ C 262 E of 29.10.2002, p. 429.

1

(2)  OJ C 85, 8.4.2003, p. 34.

2

(3)  OJ L 40, 11.2.1989, p. 27. Directive as amended by Directive 94/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 237, 10.9.1994, p. 1).

3

(4)  Position of the European Parliament of 10 April 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal), Council Common Position of 25 June 2003 (OJ C 277 E, 18.11.2003, p. 1) and Position of the European Parliament of 22 October 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

4

(5)  OJ L 237, 10.9.1994, p. 3. Directive as amended by Directive 96/83/EC (OJ L 48, 19.2.1997, p. 16).

5

(6)  OJ L 183, 12.7.2002, p. 51.

6

(7)  OJ L 186, 30.6.1989, p. 27. Directive as last amended by Directive 1999/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 172, 8.7.1999, p. 38).

7

(8)  OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1.

8

(9)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

9

(10)  OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1.

10

(11)  Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23).’

11

(12)  24 months after the entry into force of this Directive.

12

(13)  12 months after the entry into force of this Directive.

13

(14)  18 months after the entry into force of this Directive.

14

(15)  24 months after the entry into force of this Directive.

15

ANNEX

The Annex to Directive 94/35/EC is hereby amended as follows:

| (1) | In the third column of the tables the following categories of foodstuffs shall be renamed:






  (a) | Instead of ‘Complete formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal’ to read ‘Foods intended for use in energy-restricted diets for weight reduction as referred to in Directive 96/8/EC (*)’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(1)

In the third column of the tables the following categories of foodstuffs shall be renamed:

(a)

Instead of ‘Complete formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal’ to read ‘Foods intended for use in energy-restricted diets for weight reduction as referred to in Directive 96/8/EC (*)’;

| (b) | Instead of ‘Complete formulae and nutritional supplements for use under medical supervision’ to read ‘Dietary foods for special medical purposes as defined in Directive 1999/21/EC (**)’; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Instead of ‘Complete formulae and nutritional supplements for use under medical supervision’ to read ‘Dietary foods for special medical purposes as defined in Directive 1999/21/EC (**)’;

| (c) | Instead of ‘Liquid food supplements/dietary integrators’ to read ‘Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC (***) supplied in a liquid form’; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Instead of ‘Liquid food supplements/dietary integrators’ to read ‘Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC (***) supplied in a liquid form’;

| (d) | Instead of ‘Solid food supplements/dietary integrators’ to read ‘Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC supplied in a solid form’; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

Instead of ‘Solid food supplements/dietary integrators’ to read ‘Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC supplied in a solid form’;

| (e) | Instead of ‘Food supplements/dietary integrators based on vitamins and/or mineral elements, syrup-type or chewable’ to read ‘Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC, based on vitamins and/or mineral elements and supplied in a syrup-type or chewable form’; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

Instead of ‘Food supplements/dietary integrators based on vitamins and/or mineral elements, syrup-type or chewable’ to read ‘Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC, based on vitamins and/or mineral elements and supplied in a syrup-type or chewable form’;

| (2) | The following footnotes shall be added after the tables:
  ‘________________






  (*) | Commission Directive 96/8/EC of 26 February 1996 on foods intended for use in energy-restricted diets for weight reduction (OJ L 55, 6.3.1996, p. 22). |
| --- | --- | --- |

(2)

The following footnotes shall be added after the tables:

‘________________

(*)

Commission Directive 96/8/EC of 26 February 1996 on foods intended for use in energy-restricted diets for weight reduction (OJ L 55, 6.3.1996, p. 22).

| (**) | Commission Directive 1999/21/EC of 25 March 1999 on dietary foods for special medical purposes (OJ L 91, 7.4.1999, p. 29). |
| --- | --- |

(**)

Commission Directive 1999/21/EC of 25 March 1999 on dietary foods for special medical purposes (OJ L 91, 7.4.1999, p. 29).

| (***) | Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 June 2002 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to food supplements (OJ L 183, 12.7.2002, p. 51).’ |
| --- | --- |

(***)

Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 June 2002 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to food supplements (OJ L 183, 12.7.2002, p. 51).’

| (3) | For E 951 ‘Aspartame’ the following category shall be added under ‘Confectionery’:






  ‘— Essoblaten | 1000 mg/kg’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)

For E 951 ‘Aspartame’ the following category shall be added under ‘Confectionery’:

‘— Essoblaten

1000 mg/kg’

| 4. | For E 952 cyclamic acid and its sodium and calcium salts:






  a) | for the following categories of foodstuffs, the maximum usable dose of ‘400 mg/l’ shall be replaced by ‘250 mg/l’:






  — | Water-based flavoured drinks, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

4.

For E 952 cyclamic acid and its sodium and calcium salts:

a)

for the following categories of foodstuffs, the maximum usable dose of ‘400 mg/l’ shall be replaced by ‘250 mg/l’:

—

Water-based flavoured drinks, energy-reduced or with no added sugar;

| — | Milk- and milk derivative-based or fruit-juice-based drinks, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. |
| --- | --- |

—

Milk- and milk derivative-based or fruit-juice-based drinks, energy-reduced or with no added sugar.

| b) | the following categories of foodstuffs and maximum usable doses shall be deleted:‘





  — Confectionery with no added sugar | 500 mg/kg |
| --- | --- | --- |
| — Cocoa- or dried-fruit-based confectionery, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | 500 mg/kg |
| — Starch-based confectionery, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | 500 mg/kg |
| — Chewing gum with no added sugar | 1500 mg/kg |
| — Breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar | 2500 mg/kg |
| — Edible ices, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | 250 mg/kg |

b)

the following categories of foodstuffs and maximum usable doses shall be deleted:

— Confectionery with no added sugar

500 mg/kg

— Cocoa- or dried-fruit-based confectionery, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

500 mg/kg

— Starch-based confectionery, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

500 mg/kg

— Chewing gum with no added sugar

1500 mg/kg

— Breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar

2500 mg/kg

— Edible ices, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

250 mg/kg

| (5) | The following tables shall be added:‘








  EC No | Name | Foodstuffs | Maximum usable dose |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| E 955 | Sucralose | Non-alcoholic drinks | |
| — Water-based flavoured drinks, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | 300 mg/l |
| — | Milk- and milk-derivative-based or fruit-juice-based drinks, energy-reduced or with no added sugar |

(5)

The following tables shall be added:

EC No

Name

Foodstuffs

Maximum usable dose

E 955

Sucralose

Non-alcoholic drinks

— Water-based flavoured drinks, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

300 mg/l

—

Milk- and milk-derivative-based or fruit-juice-based drinks, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

300 mg/l

Desserts and similar products

— Water-based flavoured desserts, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

400 mg/kg

| — | Milk- and milk-derivative-based preparations, energy-reduced or with no added sugar |
| --- | --- |

—

Milk- and milk-derivative-based preparations, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

400 mg/kg

| — | Fruit- and vegetable-based desserts, energy-reduced or with no added sugar |
| --- | --- |

—

Fruit- and vegetable-based desserts, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

400 mg/kg

— Egg-based desserts, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

400 mg/kg

— Cereal-based desserts, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

400 mg/kg

— Fat-based desserts, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

400 mg/kg

| — | “Snacks”: certain flavours of ready to eat, pre-packed, dry, savoury starch products and coated nuts |
| --- | --- |

—

“Snacks”: certain flavours of ready to eat, pre-packed, dry, savoury starch products and coated nuts

200 mg/kg

Confectionery

— Confectionery with no added sugar

1000 mg/kg

| — | Cocoa- or dried-fruit-based confectionery, energy-reduced or with no added sugar |
| --- | --- |

—

Cocoa- or dried-fruit-based confectionery, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

800 mg/kg

— Starch-based confectionery, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

1000 mg/kg

— Cornets and wafers, for ice cream, with no added sugar

800 mg/kg

— Essoblaten

800 mg/kg

| — | Cocoa-, milk-, dried-fruit- or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar |
| --- | --- |

—

Cocoa-, milk-, dried-fruit- or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

400 mg/kg

| — | Breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy-reduced or with no added sugar |
| --- | --- |

—

Breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

400 mg/kg

— Breath-freshening micro-sweets with no added sugar

2400 mg/kg

| — | Strongly flavoured freshening throat pastilles with no added sugar |
| --- | --- |

—

Strongly flavoured freshening throat pastilles with no added sugar

1000 mg/kg

— Chewing gum with no added sugar

3000 mg/kg

— Energy-reduced tablet form confectionery

200 mg/kg

— Cider and Perry

50 mg/l

| — | Drinks consisting of a mixture of a non-alcoholic drink and beer, cider, perry, spirits or wine |
| --- | --- |

—

Drinks consisting of a mixture of a non-alcoholic drink and beer, cider, perry, spirits or wine

250 mg/l

— Spirit drinks containing less than 15 % alcohol by volume

250 mg/l

— Alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2 % vol

250 mg/l

| — | “Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer” (original wort content less than 6 %) except for “Obergäriges Einfachbier” |
| --- | --- |

—

“Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer” (original wort content less than 6 %) except for “Obergäriges Einfachbier”

250 mg/l

| — | Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH |
| --- | --- |

—

Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH

250 mg/l

— Brown beers of the “oud bruin” type

250 mg/l

— Energy-reduced beer

10 mg/l

— Edible ices, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

320 mg/kg

— Canned or bottled fruit, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

400 mg/kg

— Energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades

400 mg/kg

— Energy-reduced fruit and vegetable preparations

400 mg/kg

— Sweet-sour preserves of fruit and vegetables

180 mg/kg

— Feinkostsalat

140 mg/kg

| — | Sweet-sour preserves and semi-preserves of fish and marinades of fish, crustaceans and molluscs |
| --- | --- |

—

Sweet-sour preserves and semi-preserves of fish and marinades of fish, crustaceans and molluscs

120 mg/kg

— Energy-reduced soups

45 mg/l

— Sauces

450 mg/kg

— Mustard

140 mg/kg

— Fine bakery products for special nutritional uses

700 mg/kg

| — | Foods intended for use in energy-restricted diets for weight reduction as referred to in Directive 1996/8/EC |
| --- | --- |

—

Foods intended for use in energy-restricted diets for weight reduction as referred to in Directive 1996/8/EC

320 mg/kg

| — | Dietary foods for special medical purposes as defined in Directive 1999/21/EC |
| --- | --- |

—

Dietary foods for special medical purposes as defined in Directive 1999/21/EC

400 mg/kg

| — | Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC supplied in a liquid form |
| --- | --- |

—

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC supplied in a liquid form

240 mg/l

| — | Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC supplied in a solid form |
| --- | --- |

—

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC supplied in a solid form

800 mg/kg

| — | Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC, based on vitamins and/or mineral elements and supplied in a syrup-type or chewable form |
| --- | --- |

—

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC, based on vitamins and/or mineral elements and supplied in a syrup-type or chewable form

2400 mg/kg

| EC No | Name | Foodstuffs | Maximum usable dose
   (1) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| E 962 | Salt of aspartameacesulfame | | |
| Non-alcoholic drinks | |
| — | Water-based flavoured drinks, energy-reduced or with no added sugar |

EC No

Name

Foodstuffs

Maximum usable dose
   (1)

E 962

Salt of aspartameacesulfame

Non-alcoholic drinks

—

Water-based flavoured drinks, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

350 mg/l (a)

| — | Milk- and milk-derivative-based or fruit-juice-based drinks, energyreduced or with no added sugar |
| --- | --- |

—

Milk- and milk-derivative-based or fruit-juice-based drinks, energyreduced or with no added sugar

350 mg/l (a)

Desserts and similar products

| — | Water-based flavoured desserts, energy-reduced or with no added sugar |
| --- | --- |

—

Water-based flavoured desserts, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

350 mg/kg (a)

| — | Milk- and milk-derivative-based preparations, energy-reduced or with no added sugar |
| --- | --- |

—

Milk- and milk-derivative-based preparations, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

350 mg/kg(a)

| — | Fruit- and vegetable-based desserts, energy-reduced or with no added sugar |
| --- | --- |

—

Fruit- and vegetable-based desserts, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

350 mg/kg (a)

— Egg-based desserts, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

350 mg/kg (a)

— Cereal-based desserts, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

350 mg/kg (a)

— Fat-based desserts, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

350 mg/kg (a)

| — | “Snacks”: certain flavours of ready to eat, prepacked, dry, savoury starch products and coated nuts |
| --- | --- |

—

“Snacks”: certain flavours of ready to eat, prepacked, dry, savoury starch products and coated nuts

500 mg/kg (b)

Confectionery

— Confectionery with no added sugar

500 mg/kg (a)

| — | Cocoa- or dried-fruit-based confectionery, energy-reduced or with no added sugar |
| --- | --- |

—

Cocoa- or dried-fruit-based confectionery, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

500 mg/kg (a)

— Starch-based confectionery, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

1000 mg/kg (a)

— Essoblaten

1000 mg/kg (b)

| — | Cocoa-, milk-, dried-fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar |
| --- | --- |

—

Cocoa-, milk-, dried-fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

1000 mg/kg (b)

| — | Breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy-reduced or with no added sugar |
| --- | --- |

—

Breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

1000 mg/kg (b)

— Breath-freshening micro-sweets with no added sugar

2500 mg/kg (a)

— Chewing gum with no added sugar

2000 mg/kg (a)

— Cider and perry

350 mg/l (a)

| — | Drinks consisting of a mixture of a non-alcoholic drink and beer, cider, perry, spirits or wine |
| --- | --- |

—

Drinks consisting of a mixture of a non-alcoholic drink and beer, cider, perry, spirits or wine

350 mg/l (a)

— Spirit drinks containing less than 15 % alcohol by volume

350 mg/l (a)

— Alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2 % vol

350 mg/l (a)

| — | “Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer” (original wort content less than 6 %) except for “Obergäriges Einfachbier” |
| --- | --- |

—

“Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer” (original wort content less than 6 %) except for “Obergäriges Einfachbier”

350 mg/l (a)

| — | Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH |
| --- | --- |

—

Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH

350 mg/l (a)

— Brown beers of the “oud bruin” type

350 mg/l (a)

— Energy-reduced beer

25 mg/l (b)

— Edible ices, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

800 mg/kg (b)

— Canned or bottled fruit, energy-reduced or with no added sugar

350 mg/kg (a)

— Energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades

1000 mg/kg (b)

— Energy-reduced fruit and vegetable preparations

350 mg/kg (a)

— Sweet-sour preserves of fruit and vegetables

200 mg/kg (a)

— Feinkostsalat

350 mg/kg (b)

| — | Sweet-sour preserves and semi-preserves of fish and marinades of fish, crustaceans and molluscs |
| --- | --- |

—

Sweet-sour preserves and semi-preserves of fish and marinades of fish, crustaceans and molluscs

200 mg/kg (a)

— Energy-reduced soups

110 mg/l (b)

— Sauces

350 mg/kg (b)

— Mustard

350 mg/kg (b)

— Fine bakery products for special nutritional uses

1000 mg/kg (a)

| — | Foods intended for use in energy-restricted diets for weight reduction as referred to in Directive 1996/8/EC |
| --- | --- |

—

Foods intended for use in energy-restricted diets for weight reduction as referred to in Directive 1996/8/EC

450 mg/kg (a)

| — | Dietary foods for special medical purposes as defined in Directive 1999/21/EC |
| --- | --- |

—

Dietary foods for special medical purposes as defined in Directive 1999/21/EC

450 mg/kg (a)

| — | Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC supplied in a liquid form |
| --- | --- |

—

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC supplied in a liquid form

350 mg/l (a)

| — | Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC supplied in a solid form |
| --- | --- |

—

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC supplied in a solid form

350 mg/kg (a)

| — | Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC, based on vitamins and/or mineral elements and supplied in a syrup-type or chewable form |
| --- | --- |

—

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC, based on vitamins and/or mineral elements and supplied in a syrup-type or chewable form

2000 mg/kg (a)

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(1)  Maximum usable doses for the salt of aspartame-acesulfame are derived from the maximum usable doses for its constituent parts, aspartame (E951) and acesulfame-K (E950). The maximum usable doses for both aspartame (E951) and acesulfame-K (E950) are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E950 or E951. Limits in this column are expressed either as (a) acesulfame-K equivalents or (b) aspartame equivalents.’

P5_TA(2003)0446

Insurance against civil liability for motor vehicles ***I

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directives 72/166/EEC, 84/5/EEC, 88/357/EEC, 90/232/EEC and Directive 2000/26/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles (COM(2002) 244 — C5-0269/2002 — 2002/0124(COD))

(Codecision procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 244) (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 244) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 251(2) and Articles 47, 55 and 95 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0269/2002), |
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—

having regard to Article 251(2) and Articles 47, 55 and 95 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0269/2002),

| — | 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 Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0346/2003), |
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—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0346/2003),

| 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 the Commission. |
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3.

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

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(1)  OJ C 227 E, 24.9.2002, p. 387.

P5_TC1-COD(2002)0124

Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 22 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of Directive 2003/..../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directives 72/166/EEC, 84/5/EEC, 88/357/EEC, 90/232/EEC and Directive 2000/26/EC on insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the first and third sentences of Article 47(2), Article 55 and Article 95(1) 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) | Insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles (motor insurance) is of special importance for European citizens, whether they are policyholders or victims of an accident. It is also a major concern for insurance undertakings as it constitutes the bulk of non-life insurance business in the Community. Motor insurance also has an impact on the free movement of persons and vehicles. It should therefore be a key objective of Community action in the field of financial services to reinforce and consolidate the single insurance market in motor insurance. |
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(1)

Insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles (motor insurance) is of special importance for European citizens, whether they are policyholders or victims of an accident. It is also a major concern for insurance undertakings as it constitutes the bulk of non-life insurance business in the Community. Motor insurance also has an impact on the free movement of persons and vehicles. It should therefore be a key objective of Community action in the field of financial services to reinforce and consolidate the single insurance market in motor insurance.

| (2) | Very significant advances in this direction have already been achieved by Council Directive 72/166/EEC of 24 April 1972 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles, and to the enforcement of the obligation to insure against such liability (4), by Second Council Directive 84/5/EEC of 30 December 1983 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles (5), by Third Council Directive 90/232/EEC of 14 May 1990 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles (6) and by Directive 2000/26/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 May 2000 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles and amending Council Directives 73/239/EEC and 88/357/EEC (Fourth motor insurance Directive) (7). |
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(2)

Very significant advances in this direction have already been achieved by Council Directive 72/166/EEC of 24 April 1972 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles, and to the enforcement of the obligation to insure against such liability (4), by Second Council Directive 84/5/EEC of 30 December 1983 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles (5), by Third Council Directive 90/232/EEC of 14 May 1990 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles (6) and by Directive 2000/26/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 May 2000 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles and amending Council Directives 73/239/EEC and 88/357/EEC (Fourth motor insurance Directive) (7).

| (3) | The Community system of motor insurance needs to be updated and improved. This need has been confirmed by the consultation conducted with the industry, consumers and victims' associations |
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(3)

The Community system of motor insurance needs to be updated and improved. This need has been confirmed by the consultation conducted with the industry, consumers and victims' associations

| (4) | Claims for damages arising from an accident caused by a vehicle with a trailer often fail because, although the trailer number plate is known, neither the towing motor vehicle nor its insurer can be identified. Hence there is a need to harmonise the various provisions in the Member States and treat a trailer as equivalent to a motor vehicle. For this purpose the definition of a trailer is required. |
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(4)

Claims for damages arising from an accident caused by a vehicle with a trailer often fail because, although the trailer number plate is known, neither the towing motor vehicle nor its insurer can be identified. Hence there is a need to harmonise the various provisions in the Member States and treat a trailer as equivalent to a motor vehicle. For this purpose the definition of a trailer is required.

| (5) | In order to exclude any possible misinterpretation of the current provisions of Directive 72/166/EEC and to make it easier to obtain insurance cover for vehicles bearing temporary plates, the definition of the territory in which the vehicle is normally based should refer to the territory of the State of which the vehicle bears a registration plate, irrespective of whether such a plate is permanent or temporary. |
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(5)

In order to exclude any possible misinterpretation of the current provisions of Directive 72/166/EEC and to make it easier to obtain insurance cover for vehicles bearing temporary plates, the definition of the territory in which the vehicle is normally based should refer to the territory of the State of which the vehicle bears a registration plate, irrespective of whether such a plate is permanent or temporary.

| (6) | In accordance with Directive 72/166/EEC, vehicles bearing false or illegal plates are considered to be normally based in the territory of the Member State that issued the plates in question. This rule often means that national bureaux are obliged to deal with the economic consequences of accidents which do not have any connection with the Member State where they are established. Without altering the general criterion of the registration plate to determine the territory in which the vehicle is normally based, a special rule should be provided in the case of an accident caused by a vehicle without a registration plate or bearing a registration plate which does not correspond or no longer corresponds to the vehicle. In this case and for the sole purpose of settling the claim, the territory in which the vehicle is normally based should be the territory in which the accident took place. |
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(6)

In accordance with Directive 72/166/EEC, vehicles bearing false or illegal plates are considered to be normally based in the territory of the Member State that issued the plates in question. This rule often means that national bureaux are obliged to deal with the economic consequences of accidents which do not have any connection with the Member State where they are established. Without altering the general criterion of the registration plate to determine the territory in which the vehicle is normally based, a special rule should be provided in the case of an accident caused by a vehicle without a registration plate or bearing a registration plate which does not correspond or no longer corresponds to the vehicle. In this case and for the sole purpose of settling the claim, the territory in which the vehicle is normally based should be the territory in which the accident took place.

| (7) | In order to facilitate the interpretation and application of the term ‘random checks’ in Directive 72/166/EEC, the relevant provision should be clarified. The prohibition of systematic checks on motor insurance should apply to vehicles normally based in the territory of another Member State as well as to vehicles normally based in the territory of a third country but entering from the territory of another Member State. Only non-systematic checks which are not discriminatory and are carried out as part of a police
  control may
  be permitted. |
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(7)

In order to facilitate the interpretation and application of the term ‘random checks’ in Directive 72/166/EEC, the relevant provision should be clarified. The prohibition of systematic checks on motor insurance should apply to vehicles normally based in the territory of another Member State as well as to vehicles normally based in the territory of a third country but entering from the territory of another Member State. Only non-systematic checks which are not discriminatory and are carried out as part of a police
  control may
  be permitted.

| (8) | Directive 72/166/EEC permits Member States to derogate in certain cases from the general obligation to take out compulsory motor vehicle insurance. In some of these cases, Member States must ensure that compensation is paid in respect of any loss or injury caused in the territory of another Member State. Such a derogation, which does not jeopardise protection of the victims, should be maintained. In other cases the Member State applying the derogation is not obliged to pay compensation to the victim of an accident occurring abroad so long as other Member States are allowed to require, at the entry into their territory, a valid green card or a frontier insurance contract. However, since the elimination of border controls within the Community, compensation for victims of accidents caused abroad by such non-insured vehicles has ceased to be guaranteed. Derogation in those cases, as provided for in Directive 72/166/EEC, should therefore no longer be permitted. The corresponding provisions in Directive 2000/26/EC should also be deleted. |
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(8)

Directive 72/166/EEC permits Member States to derogate in certain cases from the general obligation to take out compulsory motor vehicle insurance. In some of these cases, Member States must ensure that compensation is paid in respect of any loss or injury caused in the territory of another Member State. Such a derogation, which does not jeopardise protection of the victims, should be maintained. In other cases the Member State applying the derogation is not obliged to pay compensation to the victim of an accident occurring abroad so long as other Member States are allowed to require, at the entry into their territory, a valid green card or a frontier insurance contract. However, since the elimination of border controls within the Community, compensation for victims of accidents caused abroad by such non-insured vehicles has ceased to be guaranteed. Derogation in those cases, as provided for in Directive 72/166/EEC, should therefore no longer be permitted. The corresponding provisions in Directive 2000/26/EC should also be deleted.

| (9) | Vehicles which are driven to only a very limited extent on the public highway are also included in the certain types of vehicle referred to in Article 4(b) of Directive 72/166/EEC. They include, in particular, trailers used in agriculture and forestry which do not require registration and self-propelled machines. They are not subject to any obligation to be equipped with an additional registration plate. |
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(9)

Vehicles which are driven to only a very limited extent on the public highway are also included in the certain types of vehicle referred to in Article 4(b) of Directive 72/166/EEC. They include, in particular, trailers used in agriculture and forestry which do not require registration and self-propelled machines. They are not subject to any obligation to be equipped with an additional registration plate.

| (10) | The costs of pursuing claims are as a rule an indispensable element of any settlement of damages. They form part of the damages and cover the costs to the accident victim (telephone charges, postage, etc), costs of medical and technical expert services, costs of extra-judicial legal consultations, costs of legal representation and court costs. Such costs should be reimbursed where they are necessary and appropriate. In the event of an accident in another country they are almost always unavoidable. |
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(10)

The costs of pursuing claims are as a rule an indispensable element of any settlement of damages. They form part of the damages and cover the costs to the accident victim (telephone charges, postage, etc), costs of medical and technical expert services, costs of extra-judicial legal consultations, costs of legal representation and court costs. Such costs should be reimbursed where they are necessary and appropriate. In the event of an accident in another country they are almost always unavoidable.

| (11) | Member States' obligations to guarantee insurance cover beyond certain minimum amounts constitute an important element in ensuring the protection of the victims. The minimum amounts provided for by Directive 84/5/EEC should not only be updated to take account of inflation but should be increased in real terms to improve the protection of victims. Moreover, the current overall minimum amount per claim for personal injuries in the case of more than one victim, as well as the combined amount for personal injuries and damage to property, which reduce the effective insurance cover of victims in certain accidents, should be abolished. |
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(11)

Member States' obligations to guarantee insurance cover beyond certain minimum amounts constitute an important element in ensuring the protection of the victims. The minimum amounts provided for by Directive 84/5/EEC should not only be updated to take account of inflation but should be increased in real terms to improve the protection of victims. Moreover, the current overall minimum amount per claim for personal injuries in the case of more than one victim, as well as the combined amount for personal injuries and damage to property, which reduce the effective insurance cover of victims in certain accidents, should be abolished.

| (12) | A review of Article 1(2) of Directive 84/5/EEC is, after nearly twenty years, long overdue. Unlimited cover is rejected by parts of the insurance industry on the grounds that it entails substantial technical accounting risks. The amount of the minimum sum insured for personal injury must be calculated to ensure that accident victims with very severe injuries are sufficiently protected. It must be regarded as extremely rare for two or more such very severe injuries to occur in a single accident. Hence a minimum sum insured of EUR 5 million per accident seems to be sufficient. The minimum sum insured for damage to property must take account of cases in which damage can occur on a massive scale. In such cases a minimum sum of EUR 2 million seems to be sufficient. |
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(12)

A review of Article 1(2) of Directive 84/5/EEC is, after nearly twenty years, long overdue. Unlimited cover is rejected by parts of the insurance industry on the grounds that it entails substantial technical accounting risks. The amount of the minimum sum insured for personal injury must be calculated to ensure that accident victims with very severe injuries are sufficiently protected. It must be regarded as extremely rare for two or more such very severe injuries to occur in a single accident. Hence a minimum sum insured of EUR 5 million per accident seems to be sufficient. The minimum sum insured for damage to property must take account of cases in which damage can occur on a massive scale. In such cases a minimum sum of EUR 2 million seems to be sufficient.

| (13) | In order to ensure that the minimum amount of cover is not eroded over time, a periodic review clause should be introduced using as a benchmark the European Index of Consumer Prices (EICP) published by Eurostat, as provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 2494/95 of 23 October 1995 concerning harmonised indices of consumer prices (8). The procedural rules governing such a review need to be established. |
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(13)

In order to ensure that the minimum amount of cover is not eroded over time, a periodic review clause should be introduced using as a benchmark the European Index of Consumer Prices (EICP) published by Eurostat, as provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 2494/95 of 23 October 1995 concerning harmonised indices of consumer prices (8). The procedural rules governing such a review need to be established.

| (14) | The provision in Directive 84/5/EEC allowing Member States, in the interest of preventing fraud, to limit or exclude payments by the compensation body in the case of damage to property by an unidentified vehicle is liable to impede legitimate compensation of victims in some cases. The option to limit or exclude compensation should not apply where, in addition to damage to property, significant personal injuries have been caused by the same accident and therefore the risk of fraud is negligible. The meaning of significant personal injuries should be determined by each Member State's national legislation. |
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(14)

The provision in Directive 84/5/EEC allowing Member States, in the interest of preventing fraud, to limit or exclude payments by the compensation body in the case of damage to property by an unidentified vehicle is liable to impede legitimate compensation of victims in some cases. The option to limit or exclude compensation should not apply where, in addition to damage to property, significant personal injuries have been caused by the same accident and therefore the risk of fraud is negligible. The meaning of significant personal injuries should be determined by each Member State's national legislation.

| (15) | At present, an option contained in Directive 84/5/EEC allows Member States to authorise, up to a specified ceiling, excesses for which the victim would be responsible in the event of damage to property caused by uninsured vehicles. That option unjustly reduces the protection of victims and creates discrimination with respect to victims of other accidents. It should therefore no longer be permitted. |
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(15)

At present, an option contained in Directive 84/5/EEC allows Member States to authorise, up to a specified ceiling, excesses for which the victim would be responsible in the event of damage to property caused by uninsured vehicles. That option unjustly reduces the protection of victims and creates discrimination with respect to victims of other accidents. It should therefore no longer be permitted.

| (16) | Second Council Directive 88/357/EEC of 22 June 1988 on the co-ordination of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to direct insurance other than life assurance and laying down provisions to facilitate the effective exercise of freedom to provide services and amending Directive 73/239/EEC
   (9)
  should be amended in order to permit branches of insurance undertakings to become representatives with respect to motor insurance activities, as already happens with respect to insurance services other than motor insurance. |
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(16)

Second Council Directive 88/357/EEC of 22 June 1988 on the co-ordination of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to direct insurance other than life assurance and laying down provisions to facilitate the effective exercise of freedom to provide services and amending Directive 73/239/EEC
   (9)
  should be amended in order to permit branches of insurance undertakings to become representatives with respect to motor insurance activities, as already happens with respect to insurance services other than motor insurance.

| (17) | The inclusion within the insurance cover of any passenger in the vehicle is a major achievement of the existing legislation. This objective would be placed in jeopardy if national legislation excluded passengers from insurance cover because they knew or should have known that the driver of the vehicle was under the influence of alcohol or of any other intoxicating agent at the time of the accident. The passenger is not usually in a position to assess the intoxication level of the driver properly. The objective of discouraging persons from driving whilst under the influence of intoxicating agents is not achieved by reducing the insurance cover for passengers who are victims of motor vehicle accidents. Cover of these passengers under the vehicle's compulsory motor insurance does not prejudge any hypothetical liability they might have incurred pursuant to the applicable national legislation, nor the level of any award of damages in a specific
  accident
  . |
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(17)

The inclusion within the insurance cover of any passenger in the vehicle is a major achievement of the existing legislation. This objective would be placed in jeopardy if national legislation excluded passengers from insurance cover because they knew or should have known that the driver of the vehicle was under the influence of alcohol or of any other intoxicating agent at the time of the accident. The passenger is not usually in a position to assess the intoxication level of the driver properly. The objective of discouraging persons from driving whilst under the influence of intoxicating agents is not achieved by reducing the insurance cover for passengers who are victims of motor vehicle accidents. Cover of these passengers under the vehicle's compulsory motor insurance does not prejudge any hypothetical liability they might have incurred pursuant to the applicable national legislation, nor the level of any award of damages in a specific
  accident
  .

| (18) | Some
  insurance undertakings insert into insurance policies clauses to the effect that the contract will be cancelled if the vehicle remains outside the Member State of registration for longer than a specified period. This practice is in conflict with the principle set out in Directive 90/232/EEC, according to which the compulsory motor insurance should cover on the basis of a single premium the entire territory of the Community. It should therefore be specified that the insurance cover should remain valid during the whole term of the contract, irrespective of whether the vehicle remains in another Member State for a particular period, without prejudice to the obligations under Member States' national legislation with respect to the registration of vehicles. |
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(18)

Some
  insurance undertakings insert into insurance policies clauses to the effect that the contract will be cancelled if the vehicle remains outside the Member State of registration for longer than a specified period. This practice is in conflict with the principle set out in Directive 90/232/EEC, according to which the compulsory motor insurance should cover on the basis of a single premium the entire territory of the Community. It should therefore be specified that the insurance cover should remain valid during the whole term of the contract, irrespective of whether the vehicle remains in another Member State for a particular period, without prejudice to the obligations under Member States' national legislation with respect to the registration of vehicles.

| (19) | Steps should be taken to make it easier for consumers to obtain insurance cover for vehicles despatched from one Member State to another, for the period between acceptance of delivery by the purchaser and registration of the vehicle in the Member State of destination. A temporary derogation from the general rule determining the Member State where the risk is situated should be introduced. For a period of thirty days after acceptance of delivery by the purchaser, the Member State of destination, and not the Member State of registration, should be regarded as the Member State where the risk is situated. |
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(19)

Steps should be taken to make it easier for consumers to obtain insurance cover for vehicles despatched from one Member State to another, for the period between acceptance of delivery by the purchaser and registration of the vehicle in the Member State of destination. A temporary derogation from the general rule determining the Member State where the risk is situated should be introduced. For a period of thirty days after acceptance of delivery by the purchaser, the Member State of destination, and not the Member State of registration, should be regarded as the Member State where the risk is situated.

| (20) | The person wishing to take out a new motor insurance contract with another insurer should be able to justify his accident and claims record under the old contract. Upon termination of the contract, the insurance undertaking should provide the policyholder with a statement relating to claims or the absence of claims during the term of the contract within the preceding five years, without prejudice to the right of the parties to an insurance contract to establish the contract premium. |
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(20)

The person wishing to take out a new motor insurance contract with another insurer should be able to justify his accident and claims record under the old contract. Upon termination of the contract, the insurance undertaking should provide the policyholder with a statement relating to claims or the absence of claims during the term of the contract within the preceding five years, without prejudice to the right of the parties to an insurance contract to establish the contract premium.

| (21) | In order to ensure due protection for the victims of motor vehicle accidents, Member States should not permit excesses to be relied on against an injured party. |
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(21)

In order to ensure due protection for the victims of motor vehicle accidents, Member States should not permit excesses to be relied on against an injured party.

| (22) | The right to invoke the insurance contract and to claim against the insurance undertaking directly is of great importance for the protection of the victim of any motor-vehicle accident. Directive 2000/26/EC already provides victims of accidents occurring in a Member State other than the Member State of residence of the injured party, which are caused by the use of vehicles insured and normally based in a Member State, with a right of direct action against the insurance undertaking covering the responsible person against civil liability. In order to facilitate an efficient and speedy settlement of claims and to avoid as far as possible costly legal proceedings, this right should be extended to victims of any motor vehicle accident. |
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(22)

The right to invoke the insurance contract and to claim against the insurance undertaking directly is of great importance for the protection of the victim of any motor-vehicle accident. Directive 2000/26/EC already provides victims of accidents occurring in a Member State other than the Member State of residence of the injured party, which are caused by the use of vehicles insured and normally based in a Member State, with a right of direct action against the insurance undertaking covering the responsible person against civil liability. In order to facilitate an efficient and speedy settlement of claims and to avoid as far as possible costly legal proceedings, this right should be extended to victims of any motor vehicle accident.

| (23) | Regulation of the period within which accident victims may claim damages varies widely in the European Union. The limitation periods laid down in law range from one year (Spain), through two years (Italy), three years (Germany, Austria, Finland and Portugal), five years (Belgium, the Netherlands and Denmark) and 10 years (France) to 30 years (Luxembourg). Moreover, the beginning of the limitation period is determined by either objective or subjective criteria. It therefore seems appropriate to establish a uniform limitation period. The competence of the Community to establish a direct right of action includes the power to lay down the limitation period. A period of four years from the date of the accident would seem to be appropriate. |
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(23)

Regulation of the period within which accident victims may claim damages varies widely in the European Union. The limitation periods laid down in law range from one year (Spain), through two years (Italy), three years (Germany, Austria, Finland and Portugal), five years (Belgium, the Netherlands and Denmark) and 10 years (France) to 30 years (Luxembourg). Moreover, the beginning of the limitation period is determined by either objective or subjective criteria. It therefore seems appropriate to establish a uniform limitation period. The competence of the Community to establish a direct right of action includes the power to lay down the limitation period. A period of four years from the date of the accident would seem to be appropriate.

| (24) | In
  order to make it easier for the injured party to seek compensation, the information centres set up in accordance with Directive 2000/26/EC should not be confined to providing information concerning the accidents covered by that Directive but should be able to provide the same kind of information for any motor vehicle accident. |
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(24)

In
  order to make it easier for the injured party to seek compensation, the information centres set up in accordance with Directive 2000/26/EC should not be confined to providing information concerning the accidents covered by that Directive but should be able to provide the same kind of information for any motor vehicle accident.

| (25) | A trailer represents an independent source of hazard over and above that constituted by the towing vehicle. Hence it would seem justified to treat a trailer as equivalent to a motor vehicle for the purposes of all provisions, including those on compulsory cover. |
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(25)

A trailer represents an independent source of hazard over and above that constituted by the towing vehicle. Hence it would seem justified to treat a trailer as equivalent to a motor vehicle for the purposes of all provisions, including those on compulsory cover.

| (26) | Under Article 11(2) in conjunction with Article 9(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 of 22 December 2000 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters (10), injured parties may bring legal proceedings against the civil liability insurance provider in the Member State in which they are domiciled. |
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(26)

Under Article 11(2) in conjunction with Article 9(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 of 22 December 2000 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters (10), injured parties may bring legal proceedings against the civil liability insurance provider in the Member State in which they are domiciled.

| (27) | In many Member States accident documentation held or compiled by the police, the public prosecutor or other authorities is late in being made available to accident victims and insurers — if it reaches them at all. This delays the settlement of accident claims. Establishing a central office would appear to be the only solution for some Member States. |
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(27)

In many Member States accident documentation held or compiled by the police, the public prosecutor or other authorities is late in being made available to accident victims and insurers — if it reaches them at all. This delays the settlement of accident claims. Establishing a central office would appear to be the only solution for some Member States.

| (28) | Directives 72/166/EEC, 84/5/EEC, 88/357/EEC, 90/232/EEC and 2000/26/EC should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(28)

Directives 72/166/EEC, 84/5/EEC, 88/357/EEC, 90/232/EEC and 2000/26/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

Amendments to Directive 72/166/EEC

Directive 72/166/EEC is amended as follows:

| (1) | In Article 1, point 1 is replaced by the following:








  ‘
  1. | “vehicle” means any motor vehicle intended for travel on land and propelled by mechanical power, but not running on rails; |
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(1)

In Article 1, point 1 is replaced by the following:

‘
  1.

| 1a. | “trailers” means caravans and single- or multiple-axle trailers with a permitted maximum weight of more than 750 kg that are intended to be towed by a motor vehicle, whether or not coupled;
  ’ |
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1a.

| (2) | In Article 1, point 4 is amended as follows:






  (a) | The first indent is replaced by the following:






  ‘— | the territory of the State of which the vehicle bears a registration plate, irrespective of whether the plate is permanent or temporary; or’ |
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(2)

In Article 1, point 4 is amended as follows:

(a)

The first indent is replaced by the following:

‘—

the territory of the State of which the vehicle bears a registration plate, irrespective of whether the plate is permanent or temporary; or’

| (b) | The following indent is added:






  ‘— | in cases where vehicles do not bear any registration plate or bear a registration plate which does not correspond or no longer corresponds to the vehicle and have been involved in an accident, the territory of the State in which the accident took place, for the purpose of settling the claim as provided for in the first indent of Article 2(2);’ |
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(b)

The following indent is added:

‘—

in cases where vehicles do not bear any registration plate or bear a registration plate which does not correspond or no longer corresponds to the vehicle and have been involved in an accident, the territory of the State in which the accident took place, for the purpose of settling the claim as provided for in the first indent of Article 2(2);’

| (3) | In Article 2, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
  ‘1.   Member States shall refrain from making checks on insurance against civil liability in respect of vehicles normally based in the territory of another Member State and in respect of vehicles normally based in the territory of a third country entering their territory from the territory of another Member State.
  However, they may carry out non-systematic checks on insurance provided that they are not discriminatory and are carried out as part of a police
  control
  .’ |
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(3)

In Article 2, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

‘1.   Member States shall refrain from making checks on insurance against civil liability in respect of vehicles normally based in the territory of another Member State and in respect of vehicles normally based in the territory of a third country entering their territory from the territory of another Member State.

However, they may carry out non-systematic checks on insurance provided that they are not discriminatory and are carried out as part of a police
  control
  .’

| (4) | In Article 4, point (b) is
  replaced by the following:








  ‘
  b) | certain types of vehicle or certain vehicles not designed to travel on public roads; such vehicles shall be determined by each Member State and shall bear a special registration plate; the Member States shall notify the other Member States and the Commission about these vehicles and their plates.



  In that case, the other Member States shall retain the right to require the driver of such a vehicle, while it is travelling on their territory, to produce proof of insurance cover valid in that Member State. The driver shall be required to carry such proof of insurance with him and to show it voluntarily when checked.
  ’ |
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(4)

In Article 4, point (b) is
  replaced by the following:

‘
  b)

In that case, the other Member States shall retain the right to require the driver of such a vehicle, while it is travelling on their territory, to produce proof of insurance cover valid in that Member State. The driver shall be required to carry such proof of insurance with him and to show it voluntarily when checked.
  ’

Article 2

Amendments to Directive 84/5/EEC

Article 1 of Directive 84/5/EEC is replaced by the following:

‘Article 1

1.   The insurance referred to in Article 3(1) of Directive 72/166/EEC shall cover compulsorily both damage to property and personal injuries,
  together with the necessary and appropriate costs of pursuing claims.

2.   Without prejudice to any higher guarantees which Member States may lay down, each Member State shall require insurance to be compulsory at least in respect of the following amounts:

| (a) | in the case of personal injury,
  EUR 5 000 000
  per
  claim
  , |
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(a)

in the case of personal injury,
  EUR 5 000 000
  per
  claim
  ,

| (b) | in the case of damage to property,
  EUR 2 000 000
  per
  claim
  . |
| --- | --- |

(b)

in the case of damage to property,
  EUR 2 000 000
  per
  claim
  .

Member States may request from the Commission a transition period of up to five years starting from ... (11) to adapt their minimum amounts to the amounts set in points (a) and (b).

3.   
  Five years after the expiry of the five-year transition period provided for in paragraph 2, the amounts set in that paragraph shall be revised upwards on the basis of a proposal from the Commission in the light of the experience gained in applying the said amounts
  .

The amounts shall be adjusted automatically. Such amounts shall be increased by the percentage change indicated by the EICP for the relevant period, that is to say, the five years immediately preceding the review, and rounded up to a multiple of EUR 10 000.

The Commission shall communicate the adjusted amounts to the European Parliament and the Council and shall ensure their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

4.   Each Member State shall set up or authorise a body with the task of providing compensation, at least up to the limits of the insurance obligation for damage to property or personal injuries caused by an unidentified vehicle or a vehicle for which the insurance obligation provided for in paragraph 1 has not been satisfied.

The first subparagraph shall be without prejudice to the right of the Member States to regard compensation by that body as subsidiary or non-subsidiary and the right to make provision for the settlement of claims between that body and the person or persons responsible for the accident and other insurers or social security bodies required to compensate the victim in respect of the same accident. However, Member States may not allow the body to make the payment of the compensation conditional on the victim establishing in any way that the person liable is unable or refuses to pay.

5.   The victim may in any case apply directly to the body which, on the basis of information provided at its request by the victim, shall be obliged to give him a reasoned reply regarding the payment of any compensation.

Member States may, however, exclude the payment of compensation by that body in respect of persons who voluntarily entered the vehicle which caused the damage or injury when the body can prove that they knew it was uninsured.

6.   Member States may limit or exclude the payment of compensation by the body in the event of damage to property by an unidentified vehicle.

That option shall not apply where, as a result of the same accident, the victim has suffered
  physical
  injuries
  that have necessitated a hospital stay
  .

7.   Each Member State shall apply its laws, regulations and administrative provisions to the payment of compensation by this body, without prejudice to any other practice which is more favourable to the
  victim
  .’

Article 3

Amendments to Directive 88/357/EEC

The second sentence in the fourth subparagraph of Article 12a(4) of Directive 88/357/EEC is deleted.

Article 4

Amendments to Directive 90/232/EEC

Directive 90/232/EEC is amended as follows:

| (1) | In Article 1, the following paragraph is inserted between the first and second paragraphs:
  ‘A passenger shall not be excluded from insurance cover on the basis that he knew or should have known that the driver of the vehicle was under the influence of alcohol or of any other intoxicating agent at the time of an
  accident
  .’ |
| --- | --- |

(1)

In Article 1, the following paragraph is inserted between the first and second paragraphs:

‘A passenger shall not be excluded from insurance cover on the basis that he knew or should have known that the driver of the vehicle was under the influence of alcohol or of any other intoxicating agent at the time of an
  accident
  .’

accident

| (2) | In
  Article 2, the first indent is replaced by the following:






  ‘— | cover, on the basis of a single premium and during the whole term of the contract, the entire territory of the Community, including for any period when the vehicle remains in other Member States during the term of the contract
  and where it is consistent with the relevant national legislation for them to do so
  ; and’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

(2)

(2)

In
  Article 2, the first indent is replaced by the following:

In

‘—

cover, on the basis of a single premium and during the whole term of the contract, the entire territory of the Community, including for any period when the vehicle remains in other Member States during the term of the contract
  and where it is consistent with the relevant national legislation for them to do so
  ; and’

and where it is consistent with the relevant national legislation for them to do so

| (3) | The following Articles 4a to 4f are inserted:
  ‘Article 4a
  1.   By way of derogation from the second indent of Article 2(d) of Directive 88/357/EEC, where a vehicle is despatched from one Member State to another, the Member State where the risk is situated
  may
  be considered to be the Member State of destination immediately upon acceptance of delivery by the purchaser for a period of thirty days, even though the vehicle has not formally been registered in the Member State of destination.
  2.   In the event that the vehicle is involved in an accident during the period mentioned in paragraph 1 while being uninsured, the body referred to in Article 1(4) of Directive 84/5/EEC in the Member State of destination shall be liable for the compensation provided for in that Article.
  Article 4b
  Member States shall ensure that
  during the period of validity
  of an insurance contract concerning a vehicle covered by insurance as referred to in Article 3(1) of Directive 72/166/EEC
  and within three months of termination
  , the policyholder shall be provided
  on request
  with a statement relating to the claims or the absence of claims involving the vehicle
  under that contract. The statement must cover all claims made under the contract since inception, but insurers may limit the statement to the previous five years if the contractual relationship exceeds that period.


  Article 4c
  Excesses shall not be relied on against the injured party to an accident as far as the insurance referred to in Article 3(1) of Directive 72/166/EEC is concerned.
  Article 4d
  Member States shall ensure that injured parties to accidents caused by a vehicle covered by insurance as referred in Article 3(1) of Directive 72/166/EEC enjoy a direct right of action against the insurance undertaking covering the responsible person against civil liability.


  That right shall lapse after four years. The limitation period shall run from the date of the accident.


  Article 4e


  Member
  States shall establish the procedure provided for in Article 4(6) of Directive 2000/26/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
   (12) for the settlement of claims arising from any accident caused by a vehicle covered by insurance as referred in Article 3(1) of Directive
  72/166/EEC
  .
  Article 4f
  Member States shall ensure that, without prejudice to their obligations under that Directive, the information centres established or approved in accordance with Article 5 of Directive 2000/26/EC provide the information specified in that Article to any party to an accident who has suffered damage to property or personal injuries caused by a vehicle covered by insurance as referred to in Article 3(1) of Directive 72/166/EEC. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

(3)

The following Articles 4a to 4f are inserted:

‘Article 4a

1.   By way of derogation from the second indent of Article 2(d) of Directive 88/357/EEC, where a vehicle is despatched from one Member State to another, the Member State where the risk is situated
  may
  be considered to be the Member State of destination immediately upon acceptance of delivery by the purchaser for a period of thirty days, even though the vehicle has not formally been registered in the Member State of destination.

may

2.   In the event that the vehicle is involved in an accident during the period mentioned in paragraph 1 while being uninsured, the body referred to in Article 1(4) of Directive 84/5/EEC in the Member State of destination shall be liable for the compensation provided for in that Article.

Article 4b

Member States shall ensure that
  during the period of validity
  of an insurance contract concerning a vehicle covered by insurance as referred to in Article 3(1) of Directive 72/166/EEC
  and within three months of termination
  , the policyholder shall be provided
  on request
  with a statement relating to the claims or the absence of claims involving the vehicle
  under that contract. The statement must cover all claims made under the contract since inception, but insurers may limit the statement to the previous five years if the contractual relationship exceeds that period.

during the period of validity

and within three months of termination

on request

under that contract. The statement must cover all claims made under the contract since inception, but insurers may limit the statement to the previous five years if the contractual relationship exceeds that period.

Article 4c

Excesses shall not be relied on against the injured party to an accident as far as the insurance referred to in Article 3(1) of Directive 72/166/EEC is concerned.

Article 4d

Member States shall ensure that injured parties to accidents caused by a vehicle covered by insurance as referred in Article 3(1) of Directive 72/166/EEC enjoy a direct right of action against the insurance undertaking covering the responsible person against civil liability.

That right shall lapse after four years. The limitation period shall run from the date of the accident.

That right shall lapse after four years. The limitation period shall run from the date of the accident.

Article 4e

Member
  States shall establish the procedure provided for in Article 4(6) of Directive 2000/26/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
   (12) for the settlement of claims arising from any accident caused by a vehicle covered by insurance as referred in Article 3(1) of Directive
  72/166/EEC
  .

Member

of the European Parliament and of the Council

12

72/166/EEC

Article 4f

Member States shall ensure that, without prejudice to their obligations under that Directive, the information centres established or approved in accordance with Article 5 of Directive 2000/26/EC provide the information specified in that Article to any party to an accident who has suffered damage to property or personal injuries caused by a vehicle covered by insurance as referred to in Article 3(1) of Directive 72/166/EEC.

2000/26/EC provide

Article 5

Amendments to Directive 2000/26/EC

Directive 2000/26/EC is amended as follows:

Directive 2000/26/EC is amended as follows:

| 1. | The following recital 16a is inserted:








  ‘
  (16a) | Under Article 11(2) in conjunction with Article 9(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 (13), injured parties may bring legal proceedings against the civil liability insurance provider in the Member State in which they are resident. |
| --- | --- | --- |

1.

1.

The following recital 16a is inserted:

The following recital 16a is inserted:

‘
  (16a)

(16a)

Under Article 11(2) in conjunction with Article 9(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 (13), injured parties may bring legal proceedings against the civil liability insurance provider in the Member State in which they are resident.

Under Article 11(2) in conjunction with Article 9(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 (13

| 2. | In Article 4(6), point (a) is replaced by the following:








  ‘
  a) | the insurance undertaking of the person who caused the accident or his claims representative is required to make a reasoned offer of compensation that shall include reimbursement of the necessary and appropriate costs of pursuing claims in cases where liability is not contested and the damages have been quantified, or
  ’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

2.

In Article 4(6), point (a) is replaced by the following:

In Article 4(6), point (a) is replaced by the following:

‘
  a)

a)

the insurance undertaking of the person who caused the accident or his claims representative is required to make a reasoned offer of compensation that shall include reimbursement of the necessary and appropriate costs of pursuing claims in cases where liability is not contested and the damages have been quantified, or

| 3. | In Article 5(1), point (a) is amended as follows:






  — | point 2(ii) is deleted; |
| --- | --- | --- |

3.

3.

In Article 5(1), point (a) is amended as follows:

5(1), point

—

point 2(ii) is deleted;

| — | point 5(ii) is deleted. |
| --- | --- |

—

point 5(ii) is deleted.

| 4. | The following Article 6a is inserted:


  ‘
  Article 6a




  Central body




  Member States shall take all appropriate measures to authorise a body to be notified without delay, at the same time as the judicial authorities, of all traffic-accident reports filed by police services. That body shall without delay forward a copy of the document to each insurer or legal practitioner concerned by the accident. If a vehicle is not insured, it shall forward the document without delay to the Guarantee Fund or, if it is insured with a foreign insurer, to the national bureau.
  ’ |
| --- | --- |

4.

4.

The following Article 6a is inserted:

The following Article 6a is inserted:

‘
  Article 6a

Article 6a

Central body

Central body

Member States shall take all appropriate measures to authorise a body to be notified without delay, at the same time as the judicial authorities, of all traffic-accident reports filed by police services. That body shall without delay forward a copy of the document to each insurer or legal practitioner concerned by the accident. If a vehicle is not insured, it shall forward the document without delay to the Guarantee Fund or, if it is insured with a foreign insurer, to the national bureau.
  ’

Member States shall take all appropriate measures to authorise a body to be notified without delay, at the same time as the judicial authorities, of all traffic-accident reports filed by police services. That body shall without delay forward a copy of the document to each insurer or legal practitioner concerned by the accident. If a vehicle is not insured, it shall forward the document without delay to the Guarantee Fund or, if it is insured with a foreign insurer, to the national bureau.

Article 6

Article 6

Application to trailers

Application to trailers

The provisions relating to motor vehicles in Directives 72/166/EEC, 84/5/EEC, 88/357/EEC, 90/232/EEC and 2000/26/EC shall apply mutatis mutandis to trailers.

The provisions relating to motor vehicles in Directives 72/166/EEC, 84/5/EEC, 88/357/EEC, 90/232/EEC and 2000/26/EC shall apply mutatis mutandis to trailers.

Article 7

Article 7

Implementation

1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 31 December 2004 at the latest. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.

When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.

2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of domestic law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive.

Article 8

Article 8

Entry into force

This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Union

Article 9

Article 9

Addressees

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at, ...

For the European Parliament

The President

For the Council

The President

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(1)  OJ C 227 E, 24.9.2002, p. 387
  .

1

227 E, 24.9.2002, p. 387

(2)  OJ C 95, 23.4.2003, p. 45
  .

2

95, 23.4.2003, p. 45

(3)  Position of the European Parliament of 22 October 2003.

3

Position of the European Parliament of 22 October 2003.

(4)  OJ L 103, 2.5.1972, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 84/5/EEC (OJ L 8, 11.1.1984, p. 17).

4

Directive

(5)  OJ L 8, 11.1.1984, p. 17. Directive as last amended by Directive 90/232/EEC (OJ L 129, 19.5.1990, p. 33).

5

Directive

(6)  OJ L 129, 19.5.1990, p. 33.

6

(7)  OJ L 181, 20.7.2000, p. 65.

7

(8)  OJ L 257, 27.10.1995, p. 1.

8

(9)  OJ L 172, 4.7.1988, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 2000/26/EC.

9

Directive

(10)  OJ L 12, 16.1.2001, p. 1. Regulation amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1496/2002 (OJ L 225, 22.8.2002, p. 13).

10

(11)  Transposition date for this amending directive.

11

(12)  OJ L 181, 20.7.2000, p. 65.’

12

(13)  OJ L 12, 16.1.2001, p. 1. Regulation amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1496/2002 (OJ L 225, 22.8.2002, p. 13).’

13

P5_TA(2003)0447

Parental responsibility and measures to protect children *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the Commission proposal for a Council decision authorising the Member States to ratify, or accede to, in the interest of the European Community the Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Cooperation in respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children (the 1996 Hague Convention) (COM(2003) 348 — C5-0302/2003 — 2003/0127(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 348 (1)), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 348 (1)),

| — | having regard to Article 61(c), Article 65 and Article 300(2), first paragraph, of the EC Treaty, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Article 61(c), Article 65 and Article 300(2), first paragraph, of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Article 67 and Article 300(3), first paragraph, of the EC Treaty pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0302/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Article 67 and Article 300(3), first paragraph, of the EC Treaty pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0302/2003),

| — | 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 Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs (A5-0319/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs (A5-0319/2003),

| 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 3a (new) |
| | Having regard to Article 24 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, |
| Amendment 2 |
| Citation 3b (new) |
| | Having regard to the proceedings of the European Convention, which led to the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe, as submitted to the European Council meeting in Thessaloniki on 20 June 2003, |
| Amendment 3 |
| Recital 1 |
| (1) The Community is working towards the establishment of a common judicial area based on the principle of mutual recognition of judicial decisions. | (1) The Community is working towards the establishment of a common judicial area based on the principle of mutual recognition of judicial decisions
  and is seeking to ensure that, in all judicial decisions relating to children, the child's best interests are a primary consideration
  . |
| Amendment 5 |
| Recital 3 |
| (3) Certain articles of the Convention affect Community secondary legislation on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments, in particular Council Regulation (EC) No 1347/2000 of 29 May 2000 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in matrimonial matters and in matters of parental responsibility for children of both spouses. In addition, the Convention deals with matters covered by the future Council Regulation on matters of parental responsibility. The Member States retain their competence in the areas covered by the Convention which do not affect
  existing or future
  Community law. The Community and the Member States thus share competence to conclude the Convention. | (3) Certain articles of the Convention affect Community secondary legislation on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments, in particular Council Regulation (EC) No 1347/2000 of 29 May 2000 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in matrimonial matters and in matters of parental responsibility for children of both spouses. In addition, the Convention deals with matters covered by the future Council Regulation on matters of parental responsibility. The Member States retain their competence in the areas covered by the Convention which do not affect Community law. The Community and the Member States thus share competence to conclude the Convention. |
| Amendment 6 |
| Recital 5 |
| (5) The Council should therefore authorise the Member States, by way of exception, to ratify or accede to the Convention in the interest of the Community, under the conditions set out in this Decision. | (5) The Council should therefore authorise the Member States, by way of exception, to ratify or accede to the Convention
  as soon as possible
  in the interest of the Community, under the conditions set out in this Decision. |
| Amendment 7 |
| Article 1, paragraph 1 |
| 1. The Council hereby authorises the Member States to ratify or accede to the Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children, concluded on 19 October 1996, in the interest of the Community, subject to the conditions set out in the following Articles. | 1. The Council hereby authorises
  , on an exceptional basis,
  the Member States to ratify or accede to the Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Cooperation in respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children, concluded on 19 October 1996, in the interest of the Community, subject to the conditions set out in the following Articles. |
| Amendment 8 |
| Article 3, paragraph 1 |
| 1. Member States shall take the necessary steps to deposit the instruments of ratification of, or accession to, the Convention simultaneously with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
  before 1 January 2005
  . | 1. Member States shall take the necessary steps to deposit the instruments of ratification of, or accession to, the Convention simultaneously with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
  not later than 30 June 2004
  . |
| Amendment 9 |
| Article 3, paragraph 2 |
| 2. Member States shall agree before
  1 July 2004
  with the Council and the Commission on the prospective date of the deposit of the instruments of ratification. On this basis, the date and modalities of the simultaneous deposit shall be determined. | 2. Member States shall agree before
  1 February 2004
  with the Council and the Commission on the prospective date of the deposit of the instruments of ratification. On this basis, the date and modalities of the simultaneous deposit shall be determined. |

TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 1

Citation 3a (new)

Having regard to Article 24 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union,

Amendment 2

Citation 3b (new)

Having regard to the proceedings of the European Convention, which led to the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe, as submitted to the European Council meeting in Thessaloniki on 20 June 2003,

Amendment 3

Recital 1

(1) The Community is working towards the establishment of a common judicial area based on the principle of mutual recognition of judicial decisions.

(1) The Community is working towards the establishment of a common judicial area based on the principle of mutual recognition of judicial decisions
  and is seeking to ensure that, in all judicial decisions relating to children, the child's best interests are a primary consideration
  .

Amendment 5

Recital 3

(3) Certain articles of the Convention affect Community secondary legislation on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments, in particular Council Regulation (EC) No 1347/2000 of 29 May 2000 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in matrimonial matters and in matters of parental responsibility for children of both spouses. In addition, the Convention deals with matters covered by the future Council Regulation on matters of parental responsibility. The Member States retain their competence in the areas covered by the Convention which do not affect
  existing or future
  Community law. The Community and the Member States thus share competence to conclude the Convention.

(3) Certain articles of the Convention affect Community secondary legislation on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments, in particular Council Regulation (EC) No 1347/2000 of 29 May 2000 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in matrimonial matters and in matters of parental responsibility for children of both spouses. In addition, the Convention deals with matters covered by the future Council Regulation on matters of parental responsibility. The Member States retain their competence in the areas covered by the Convention which do not affect Community law. The Community and the Member States thus share competence to conclude the Convention.

Amendment 6

Recital 5

(5) The Council should therefore authorise the Member States, by way of exception, to ratify or accede to the Convention in the interest of the Community, under the conditions set out in this Decision.

(5) The Council should therefore authorise the Member States, by way of exception, to ratify or accede to the Convention
  as soon as possible
  in the interest of the Community, under the conditions set out in this Decision.

Amendment 7

Article 1, paragraph 1

1. The Council hereby authorises the Member States to ratify or accede to the Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children, concluded on 19 October 1996, in the interest of the Community, subject to the conditions set out in the following Articles.

1. The Council hereby authorises
  , on an exceptional basis,
  the Member States to ratify or accede to the Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Cooperation in respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children, concluded on 19 October 1996, in the interest of the Community, subject to the conditions set out in the following Articles.

Amendment 8

Article 3, paragraph 1

1. Member States shall take the necessary steps to deposit the instruments of ratification of, or accession to, the Convention simultaneously with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
  before 1 January 2005
  .

1. Member States shall take the necessary steps to deposit the instruments of ratification of, or accession to, the Convention simultaneously with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
  not later than 30 June 2004
  .

Amendment 9

Article 3, paragraph 2

2. Member States shall agree before
  1 July 2004
  with the Council and the Commission on the prospective date of the deposit of the instruments of ratification. On this basis, the date and modalities of the simultaneous deposit shall be determined.

2. Member States shall agree before
  1 February 2004
  with the Council and the Commission on the prospective date of the deposit of the instruments of ratification. On this basis, the date and modalities of the simultaneous deposit shall be determined.

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ.

P5_TA(2003)0448

Structural Funds

European Parliament resolution on the Structural Funds: trend in outstanding commitments and requirements for 2004 (2002/2272(INI))

The European Parliament,

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

—

having regard to Article 272 of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (1),

| — | having regard to the Commission communication to the European Parliament and the Council on evolution of budget execution of the Structural Funds, in particular outstanding commitments (COM (2002) 528), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Commission communication to the European Parliament and the Council on evolution of budget execution of the Structural Funds, in particular outstanding commitments (COM (2002) 528),

| — | having regard to the Court of Auditors' annual report for 2001 on the activities financed from the general budget, together with the institutions' replies (2), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Court of Auditors' annual report for 2001 on the activities financed from the general budget, together with the institutions' replies (2),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 11 March 2003 on the guidelines for the 2004 budgetary procedure, Section III — Commission (3), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to its resolution of 11 March 2003 on the guidelines for the 2004 budgetary procedure, Section III — Commission (3),

| — | having regard to the 2004 preliminary draft budget (COM (2003) 400), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the 2004 preliminary draft budget (COM (2003) 400),

| — | having regard to Rule 163 of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rule 163 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgets and the opinion of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0286/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgets and the opinion of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0286/2003),

| A. | having regard to the budget outturn for the Structural Funds at the close of the last three financial years and at 30 April 2003, |
| --- | --- |

A.

having regard to the budget outturn for the Structural Funds at the close of the last three financial years and at 30 April 2003,

| B. | having regard to the trend in outstanding commitments during the same periods, |
| --- | --- |

B.

having regard to the trend in outstanding commitments during the same periods,

| C. | having regard to what is required for the financial year 2004 in order to reduce outstanding commitments substantially and fund additional, enlargement-related expenditure, |
| --- | --- |

C.

having regard to what is required for the financial year 2004 in order to reduce outstanding commitments substantially and fund additional, enlargement-related expenditure,

| D. | whereas, under the 2004 PDB for EU-25, payment appropriations for the Structural Funds are EUR 2.49 bn down on the 2003 budget and amount to only EUR 30.7 bn, or 7.5 % less, |
| --- | --- |

D.

whereas, under the 2004 PDB for EU-25, payment appropriations for the Structural Funds are EUR 2.49 bn down on the 2003 budget and amount to only EUR 30.7 bn, or 7.5 % less,

| E. | whereas at constant prices on a like-for-like basis, under the 2004 PDB for EU-15, that reduction is even more drastic, i.e. 12.8 %, |
| --- | --- |

E.

whereas at constant prices on a like-for-like basis, under the 2004 PDB for EU-15, that reduction is even more drastic, i.e. 12.8 %,

| F. | whereas, at the same time, it is proposed that commitment appropriations be increased by 20.8 %, thus bringing about a corresponding increase in outstanding commitments, |
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F.

whereas, at the same time, it is proposed that commitment appropriations be increased by 20.8 %, thus bringing about a corresponding increase in outstanding commitments,

| G. | whereas total payment appropriations under the PDB for EUR-15, already down on 2003, now represent no more than 0.99 % of EU GNI, |
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G.

whereas total payment appropriations under the PDB for EUR-15, already down on 2003, now represent no more than 0.99 % of EU GNI,

Implementation of payment appropriations

| 1. | Notes that the low implementation rate for payment appropriations at year-end 2000 had deteriorated still further by 31 December 2001 and that the modest improvement observed at the close of the financial year 2002 has not been maintained, since the utilisation rate for appropriations was markedly lower at 30 April 2003 than on the same date last year; |
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1.

Notes that the low implementation rate for payment appropriations at year-end 2000 had deteriorated still further by 31 December 2001 and that the modest improvement observed at the close of the financial year 2002 has not been maintained, since the utilisation rate for appropriations was markedly lower at 30 April 2003 than on the same date last year;

| 2. | Discovers with regret that as of 1 March 2003 and with only one month remaining before the deadline for request for final payments for the 1994-99 programming period, there were still some 300 programmes for which the final claims had not been received for the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) alone; believes that instances of claims relating to exceptional circumstances must be assessed with caution and not be allowed to constitute an excuse for poor or inefficient implementation; |
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2.

Discovers with regret that as of 1 March 2003 and with only one month remaining before the deadline for request for final payments for the 1994-99 programming period, there were still some 300 programmes for which the final claims had not been received for the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) alone; believes that instances of claims relating to exceptional circumstances must be assessed with caution and not be allowed to constitute an excuse for poor or inefficient implementation;

| 3. | Welcomes the fact, however, that almost all the final payments had been requested by 31 March 2003; |
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3.

Welcomes the fact, however, that almost all the final payments had been requested by 31 March 2003;

| 4. | Deplores the fact that unused appropriations amounted to EUR 6.2 bn at 31 December 2002, EUR 8.7 bn at 31 December 2001 and EUR 6.7 bn at 31 December 2000, i.e. EUR 21.6 bn in total, and that the aggregate payment rate at year-end 2002 (2000, 2001 plus 2002), compared with the total budget allocation for the entire 2000-2006 period, confirms this unsatisfactory situation; |
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4.

Deplores the fact that unused appropriations amounted to EUR 6.2 bn at 31 December 2002, EUR 8.7 bn at 31 December 2001 and EUR 6.7 bn at 31 December 2000, i.e. EUR 21.6 bn in total, and that the aggregate payment rate at year-end 2002 (2000, 2001 plus 2002), compared with the total budget allocation for the entire 2000-2006 period, confirms this unsatisfactory situation;

| 5. | Points out that speeding up implementation is a constant concern for the budgetary authority; underlines that elimination of the programming weaknesses and efficient management by the Commission and the Member States should be addressed when revising the Structural Fund rules; |
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5.

Points out that speeding up implementation is a constant concern for the budgetary authority; underlines that elimination of the programming weaknesses and efficient management by the Commission and the Member States should be addressed when revising the Structural Fund rules;

| 6. | Notes that large-scale underimplementation of payment appropriations stems in part from the complexities of lengthy programming procedures and is also accounted for by the unreliability of Member State payment claim forecasts; |
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6.

Notes that large-scale underimplementation of payment appropriations stems in part from the complexities of lengthy programming procedures and is also accounted for by the unreliability of Member State payment claim forecasts;

| 7. | Stresses that underimplementation of Structural Fund payments, which come under non-compulsory expenditure, looks set to become a political issue, given the volume of appropriations involved (34 % of the Community budget) and their economic and social significance; |
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7.

Stresses that underimplementation of Structural Fund payments, which come under non-compulsory expenditure, looks set to become a political issue, given the volume of appropriations involved (34 % of the Community budget) and their economic and social significance;

| 8. | Calls upon its relevant committee, too, to analyse, in the course of the discharge procedure, the reasons which have caused such a state of affairs to arise; |
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8.

Calls upon its relevant committee, too, to analyse, in the course of the discharge procedure, the reasons which have caused such a state of affairs to arise;

Trend in outstanding commitments

| 9. | Voices its concern at the deterioration in the situation concerning outstanding commitments, which totalled EUR 91.6 bn at 31 May 2003, as opposed to EUR 82.1 bn and EUR 64.9 bn on the same date in 2002 and 2001 respectively, or an increase of 41 % during the last three financial years; |
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9.

Voices its concern at the deterioration in the situation concerning outstanding commitments, which totalled EUR 91.6 bn at 31 May 2003, as opposed to EUR 82.1 bn and EUR 64.9 bn on the same date in 2002 and 2001 respectively, or an increase of 41 % during the last three financial years;

| 10. | Notes that there is currently EUR 14.4 bn outstanding payments in respect of 2001 commitments, implying a high risk of decommitment at the end of 2003; is concerned that several Member States have significantly poorer payment records than the rest; restates, therefore, its earlier appeal to those Member States with the worst payment backlogs to urgently assess their administrative procedures so as to address this problem; |
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10.

Notes that there is currently EUR 14.4 bn outstanding payments in respect of 2001 commitments, implying a high risk of decommitment at the end of 2003; is concerned that several Member States have significantly poorer payment records than the rest; restates, therefore, its earlier appeal to those Member States with the worst payment backlogs to urgently assess their administrative procedures so as to address this problem;

| 11. | Notes the risk of a large volume of outstanding commitments at year-end 2003 and voices its determination to subject to the utmost scrutiny the action plan to eliminate ‘abnormal’ outstanding commitments and the 2003 budget outturn; points out that payment appropriations for Structural operations in June 2003 reached 17 % while the forecast for July 2003 is to reach 34 %; |
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11.

Notes the risk of a large volume of outstanding commitments at year-end 2003 and voices its determination to subject to the utmost scrutiny the action plan to eliminate ‘abnormal’ outstanding commitments and the 2003 budget outturn; points out that payment appropriations for Structural operations in June 2003 reached 17 % while the forecast for July 2003 is to reach 34 %;

| 12. | Notes in this connection the Commission's explanations that the delays in Structural Fund programme implementation in the period 2000-2006 have been due, in part, to the fact that the Member States have focused their efforts on completing old projects; |
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12.

Notes in this connection the Commission's explanations that the delays in Structural Fund programme implementation in the period 2000-2006 have been due, in part, to the fact that the Member States have focused their efforts on completing old projects;

| 13. | Notes, however, that outstanding commitments relating to the completion of old projects still totalled EUR 15.2 bn at 31 May 2003 and that it is therefore becoming imperative to clear those outstanding commitments, in respect of which a very small proportion of payments were made in 2002 instead of the EUR 8 bn initially programmed; |
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13.

Notes, however, that outstanding commitments relating to the completion of old projects still totalled EUR 15.2 bn at 31 May 2003 and that it is therefore becoming imperative to clear those outstanding commitments, in respect of which a very small proportion of payments were made in 2002 instead of the EUR 8 bn initially programmed;

| 14. | Calls on the Commission and Member States, with regard to the 2000-2006 period, to enhance cooperation and step up their efforts to reduce outstanding commitments, which now total EUR 76.4 bn and stem, seemingly, from belated action to lay down programmes and difficulties in getting them off the ground and from an excessively complicated overall procedure; |
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14.

Calls on the Commission and Member States, with regard to the 2000-2006 period, to enhance cooperation and step up their efforts to reduce outstanding commitments, which now total EUR 76.4 bn and stem, seemingly, from belated action to lay down programmes and difficulties in getting them off the ground and from an excessively complicated overall procedure;

| 15. | Takes the view, however, that the fact that outstanding commitments are to some extent inherent to the process of implementing differentiated appropriations, which necessarily involve a time lag between commitments and payments, should not therefore distract Parliament's attention from the primary objective of structural policy, which is to foster economic and social cohesion and sustainable development; |
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15.

Takes the view, however, that the fact that outstanding commitments are to some extent inherent to the process of implementing differentiated appropriations, which necessarily involve a time lag between commitments and payments, should not therefore distract Parliament's attention from the primary objective of structural policy, which is to foster economic and social cohesion and sustainable development;

| 16. | Also therefore points up the need to concentrate more on project quality and on the real impact of the Structural Funds in the regions concerned and, in tandem with this, to look promptly for a solution to the question of ‘abnormal’ outstanding commitments; |
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16.

Also therefore points up the need to concentrate more on project quality and on the real impact of the Structural Funds in the regions concerned and, in tandem with this, to look promptly for a solution to the question of ‘abnormal’ outstanding commitments;

Payment appropriations required in 2004

| 17. | Insists that the volume of payment appropriations for the financial year 2004 should, among other things, be assessed on the basis of Member State forecasts, taking into consideration the level of old outstanding commitments, payments for the current year and enlargement-related requirements and the outstanding commitments situation concerning the previous period; |
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17.

Insists that the volume of payment appropriations for the financial year 2004 should, among other things, be assessed on the basis of Member State forecasts, taking into consideration the level of old outstanding commitments, payments for the current year and enlargement-related requirements and the outstanding commitments situation concerning the previous period;

| 18. | Points out, in addition, that underutilisation of appropriations during the first three years means that the schedule of payments for forthcoming financial years will have to be revised, since payments not made in time will have to be carried forward, in particular to 2004; |
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18.

Points out, in addition, that underutilisation of appropriations during the first three years means that the schedule of payments for forthcoming financial years will have to be revised, since payments not made in time will have to be carried forward, in particular to 2004;

| 19. | Notes that the volume of payment appropriations proposed in the 2004 PDB by the Commission, citing the completion of programmes from the previous period (1994-1999) by way of justification, i.e. EUR 30.7 bn, is 12.8 % down on the previous year, particularly as, moreover, no request for carryover of appropriations has been submitted; |
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19.

Notes that the volume of payment appropriations proposed in the 2004 PDB by the Commission, citing the completion of programmes from the previous period (1994-1999) by way of justification, i.e. EUR 30.7 bn, is 12.8 % down on the previous year, particularly as, moreover, no request for carryover of appropriations has been submitted;

| 20. | Is of the opinion that that amount might prove insufficient to ensure a significant reduction in outstanding commitments in 2004, when commitment appropriations are to rise by 20.8 % at the same time as a result of reincorporating a proportion of 2000 appropriations into the budget; |
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20.

Is of the opinion that that amount might prove insufficient to ensure a significant reduction in outstanding commitments in 2004, when commitment appropriations are to rise by 20.8 % at the same time as a result of reincorporating a proportion of 2000 appropriations into the budget;

| 21. | In the light of the new figures received by the Commission, considers that the amount of payment appropriations should be increased well above the level proposed in the 2004 PDB, if outstanding commitments are to be significantly reduced; retains the option, therefore, of amending the relevant proposals during the current budgetary procedure; stresses that reduction of old commitments should continue and possibly be accelerated in 2005; |
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21.

In the light of the new figures received by the Commission, considers that the amount of payment appropriations should be increased well above the level proposed in the 2004 PDB, if outstanding commitments are to be significantly reduced; retains the option, therefore, of amending the relevant proposals during the current budgetary procedure; stresses that reduction of old commitments should continue and possibly be accelerated in 2005;

Applying the n+2 rule

| 22. | States that it will monitor application of the n+2 clause and reaffirms its firmly held belief that that rule, which is a necessary rule, must be complied with; notes that, for the financial year 2002, the impact of the n+2 clause is apparently very limited, representing less than 0.5 % of the budget allocation for the financial year 2000, and that several aspects of the situation need to be clarified to gain a better understanding of the real reasons and assess the amounts involved; |
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22.

States that it will monitor application of the n+2 clause and reaffirms its firmly held belief that that rule, which is a necessary rule, must be complied with; notes that, for the financial year 2002, the impact of the n+2 clause is apparently very limited, representing less than 0.5 % of the budget allocation for the financial year 2000, and that several aspects of the situation need to be clarified to gain a better understanding of the real reasons and assess the amounts involved;

| 23. | Notes in this connection that the Commission has agreed that, by way of dispensation, advances granted by Member States to final beneficiaries will be made eligible and will therefore be included in reimbursement claims received before 31 December 2002; urges the Commission to be vigilant so that that exemption does not become a means of evading the obligations deriving from the n+2 rule, which would make it even more difficult to absorb outstanding commitments; |
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23.

Notes in this connection that the Commission has agreed that, by way of dispensation, advances granted by Member States to final beneficiaries will be made eligible and will therefore be included in reimbursement claims received before 31 December 2002; urges the Commission to be vigilant so that that exemption does not become a means of evading the obligations deriving from the n+2 rule, which would make it even more difficult to absorb outstanding commitments;

| 24. | Takes the view, in addition, that interpretation and implementation of Articles 31, 34(3) and 35(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 have enabled Member States to make adjustments to programme complements by redirecting dormant commitments to assistance operations with a better implementation rate; |
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24.

Takes the view, in addition, that interpretation and implementation of Articles 31, 34(3) and 35(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 have enabled Member States to make adjustments to programme complements by redirecting dormant commitments to assistance operations with a better implementation rate;

| 25. | Stresses that such a practice is intended to help achieve the objectives of the programme and not to hinder the objective of the n+2 rule, the very purpose of which is to force the players involved to manage programmes more rigorously; takes the view that the n+2 rule must not prompt giving priority to the quantitative aspect of implementation at the expense of quality; |
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25.

Stresses that such a practice is intended to help achieve the objectives of the programme and not to hinder the objective of the n+2 rule, the very purpose of which is to force the players involved to manage programmes more rigorously; takes the view that the n+2 rule must not prompt giving priority to the quantitative aspect of implementation at the expense of quality;

| 26. | Asks to be told about the situation in 2003, as that will partly determine the level of outstanding commitments, and therefore insists that the Commission provide Parliament with regular, exhaustive information on the n+2 efforts to be made up to 31 December 2003 and 2004, broken down by programme and country; |
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26.

Asks to be told about the situation in 2003, as that will partly determine the level of outstanding commitments, and therefore insists that the Commission provide Parliament with regular, exhaustive information on the n+2 efforts to be made up to 31 December 2003 and 2004, broken down by programme and country;

| 27. | Considers that regular Commission and Parliament monitoring of the n+2 risk ought to make it possible, firstly, to identify both the programmes, regions and Member States with recurring difficulties and what causes them and, secondly, to flag up the best project management practices, which could then benefit all the players involved; calls therefore on the Commission to forward to it a precise breakdown of the situation every quarter; such information should be incorporated into an effective form of quarterly monitoring designed to improve the implementation of structural operations; such monitoring will include in particular an updating by programme and by fund of the situation concerning payments vis-à-vis commitments in the year n-2, so that the efforts which each Member State and each region has yet to make in order to prevent n+2 decommitments during the current year and the following year can be assessed; notes that the Commission will endeavour to produce an initial updating during the last quarter of 2003; |
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27.

Considers that regular Commission and Parliament monitoring of the n+2 risk ought to make it possible, firstly, to identify both the programmes, regions and Member States with recurring difficulties and what causes them and, secondly, to flag up the best project management practices, which could then benefit all the players involved; calls therefore on the Commission to forward to it a precise breakdown of the situation every quarter; such information should be incorporated into an effective form of quarterly monitoring designed to improve the implementation of structural operations; such monitoring will include in particular an updating by programme and by fund of the situation concerning payments vis-à-vis commitments in the year n-2, so that the efforts which each Member State and each region has yet to make in order to prevent n+2 decommitments during the current year and the following year can be assessed; notes that the Commission will endeavour to produce an initial updating during the last quarter of 2003;

Simplification measures

| 28. | Notes that implementation rates for the initial years of the period 2000-2006 have not departed too far from those in the previous programming period and that overall, despite the simplification measures adopted, the new procedure has not to date had the impact it was expected to have on programming efficiency; |
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28.

Notes that implementation rates for the initial years of the period 2000-2006 have not departed too far from those in the previous programming period and that overall, despite the simplification measures adopted, the new procedure has not to date had the impact it was expected to have on programming efficiency;

| 29. | Calls on the Commission to step up its efforts to simplify procedures and improve implementation of the Structural Funds by ensuring promotion and dissemination of best practices in project management and by stimulating cross-cutting cooperation between regions; |
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29.

Calls on the Commission to step up its efforts to simplify procedures and improve implementation of the Structural Funds by ensuring promotion and dissemination of best practices in project management and by stimulating cross-cutting cooperation between regions;

| 30. | Urges that new, clear and simple control tools be developed and used without delay to carry out effective monitoring on a quarterly basis and thus enhance implementation of structural operations: improvement and harmonisation of Member State payment forecasting methods, readiness and early-warning indicators, and performance indicators for assessing economic and social impact on beneficiary regions; |
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30.

Urges that new, clear and simple control tools be developed and used without delay to carry out effective monitoring on a quarterly basis and thus enhance implementation of structural operations: improvement and harmonisation of Member State payment forecasting methods, readiness and early-warning indicators, and performance indicators for assessing economic and social impact on beneficiary regions;

Enlargement to include new countries

| 31. | Stresses that, following enlargement in May 2004, only two and a half years of the present programming period will remain and that the new Member States' administrations will have to be efficient to implement programmes quickly so that, having regard to the EUR 6.709 billion in commitment appropriations entered for 2004, the payment appropriations (EUR 2.36 billion, i.e. EUR 600 million on top of the 2004 PDB) can actually be used; considers that the level of payments for Structural Funds foreseen for the EU-10 should be increased in order to accelerate the phasing in of the new Member States in Community activities; |
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31.

Stresses that, following enlargement in May 2004, only two and a half years of the present programming period will remain and that the new Member States' administrations will have to be efficient to implement programmes quickly so that, having regard to the EUR 6.709 billion in commitment appropriations entered for 2004, the payment appropriations (EUR 2.36 billion, i.e. EUR 600 million on top of the 2004 PDB) can actually be used; considers that the level of payments for Structural Funds foreseen for the EU-10 should be increased in order to accelerate the phasing in of the new Member States in Community activities;

| 32. | Calls therefore for the adoption of specific measures for implementing the Structural Funds in the new accession countries, bearing in mind that the first programming period is less than three years, and requests that actions are taken to conclude their single programming documents as soon as possible in order to avoid a build-up of delays in the very first year in which their programmes are implemented; |
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32.

Calls therefore for the adoption of specific measures for implementing the Structural Funds in the new accession countries, bearing in mind that the first programming period is less than three years, and requests that actions are taken to conclude their single programming documents as soon as possible in order to avoid a build-up of delays in the very first year in which their programmes are implemented;

Beyond 2004

| 33. | Takes the view that, for the future, the Commission ought to envisage a more ambitious approach which would make it possible to realise structural policy objectives at a lower cost in terms of planning, management and monitoring and achieve a compromise between current and prospective Member States' needs within a revamped structure for economic and social cohesion; |
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33.

Takes the view that, for the future, the Commission ought to envisage a more ambitious approach which would make it possible to realise structural policy objectives at a lower cost in terms of planning, management and monitoring and achieve a compromise between current and prospective Member States' needs within a revamped structure for economic and social cohesion;

| 34. | Calls therefore on the Commission promptly to present its guidelines on the regulation governing the next period so that future objectives and implementing arrangements can be laid down in a clear and readily comprehensible form; |
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34.

Calls therefore on the Commission promptly to present its guidelines on the regulation governing the next period so that future objectives and implementing arrangements can be laid down in a clear and readily comprehensible form;

| 35. | Considers that, to ensure better use of the funds, the prospective regulation should:






  (a) | stress the Commission's strategic role, which ought to focus on defining development priorities, on the consistency of operations with those priorities and on monitoring the effectiveness of implementing systems, while responsibility for implementing and managing operations would be devolved to the Member States; |
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35.

Considers that, to ensure better use of the funds, the prospective regulation should:

(a)

stress the Commission's strategic role, which ought to focus on defining development priorities, on the consistency of operations with those priorities and on monitoring the effectiveness of implementing systems, while responsibility for implementing and managing operations would be devolved to the Member States;

| (b) | be straightforward, clear and precise so as not to give rise to differing interpretations; in connection with this simplification objective, it also would appear vital to combine the funds and confer management of the single fund on a single Commission department so as to improve efficiency; |
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(b)

be straightforward, clear and precise so as not to give rise to differing interpretations; in connection with this simplification objective, it also would appear vital to combine the funds and confer management of the single fund on a single Commission department so as to improve efficiency;

| (c) | provide for programming arrangements to be laid down in partnership between the Commission and the Member State concerned, with due regard both for the political strategies devised by the Commission and for what is dictated by realities on the ground locally, and for the emphasis to be placed on development priorities rather than on implementing arrangements; |
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(c)

provide for programming arrangements to be laid down in partnership between the Commission and the Member State concerned, with due regard both for the political strategies devised by the Commission and for what is dictated by realities on the ground locally, and for the emphasis to be placed on development priorities rather than on implementing arrangements;

| (d) | give the monitoring committee a more relevant role, in particular as regards decisions on programme changes, which should extend, in partnership with the Commission, not only to financial aspects, but also to basic strategy; |
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(d)

give the monitoring committee a more relevant role, in particular as regards decisions on programme changes, which should extend, in partnership with the Commission, not only to financial aspects, but also to basic strategy;

| (e) | take account of the need to strike a balance between the simplification measures required and the continuing need for checks; |
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(e)

take account of the need to strike a balance between the simplification measures required and the continuing need for checks;

| (f) | maintain the incentive measures for effective implementation of operations, such as the n+2 rule and the performance reserve, albeit basing that reserve on simpler and more meaningful indicators which themselves are grounded in defined and realised objectives; |
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(f)

maintain the incentive measures for effective implementation of operations, such as the n+2 rule and the performance reserve, albeit basing that reserve on simpler and more meaningful indicators which themselves are grounded in defined and realised objectives;

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| 36. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors. |
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36.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors.

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(1)  OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1.

(2)  OJ C 295, 28.11.2002, p. 1.

(3)  P5_TA(2003)0079.

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| 1.4.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CE 82/316 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

CE 82/316

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MINUTES

(2004/C 82 E/01)

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING

IN THE CHAIR: Guido PODESTÀ

Vice-President

1.   Opening of sitting

The sitting opened at 10.05.

2.   Documents received

The following documents had been received:

| 1) | from the Council and Commission:







  — | Opinion of the Commission pursuant to Article 251(2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council's Common Position regarding the proposal for a Council Decision adopting a multi-annual programme (2003-2005) for the monitoring of eEurope, dissemination of good practices and the improvement of network and information security (MODINIS) (COM(2003) 637 — C5-0493/2003 — 2002/0187(COD))






  referred | to responsible: ITRE |
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| | opinion: BUDG, LIBE, CULT |
| legal basis: | Article 157(3) EC |

1)

from the Council and Commission:

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Opinion of the Commission pursuant to Article 251(2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council's Common Position regarding the proposal for a Council Decision adopting a multi-annual programme (2003-2005) for the monitoring of eEurope, dissemination of good practices and the improvement of network and information security (MODINIS) (COM(2003) 637 — C5-0493/2003 — 2002/0187(COD))

referred

to responsible: ITRE

opinion: BUDG, LIBE, CULT

legal basis:

Article 157(3) EC

| — | Amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down specific rules for the organisation of official controls on products of animal origin intended for human consumption (COM(2003) 577 — C5-0494/2003 — 2002/0141(COD))






  referred | to responsible: ENVI |
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| | opinion: ITRE, AGRI, PECH |
| legal basis: | Article 152(4) EC |

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Amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down specific rules for the organisation of official controls on products of animal origin intended for human consumption (COM(2003) 577 — C5-0494/2003 — 2002/0141(COD))

referred

to responsible: ENVI

opinion: ITRE, AGRI, PECH

legal basis:

Article 152(4) EC

| — | Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1726/2000 on development cooperation with South Africa (COM(2003) 627 — C5-0495/2003 — 2003/0245(COD))






  referred | to responsible: DEVE |
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| | opinion: BUDG |
| legal basis: | Article 179 EC |

—

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1726/2000 on development cooperation with South Africa (COM(2003) 627 — C5-0495/2003 — 2003/0245(COD))

referred

to responsible: DEVE

opinion: BUDG

legal basis:

Article 179 EC

| 2) | from Members, oral questions (Rule 42)







  — | Michel Rocard, on behalf of the CULT Committee, to the Commission, on the current situation of European networks and InfoPoints (B5-0413/2003). |
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2)

from Members, oral questions (Rule 42)

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Michel Rocard, on behalf of the CULT Committee, to the Commission, on the current situation of European networks and InfoPoints (B5-0413/2003).

3.   Recovery of cod stocks * (debate)

Report on the proposal for a Council regulation establishing measures for the recovery of cod stocks [COM(2003) 237 — C5-0237/2003 — 2003/0090(CNS)] — Committee on Fisheries.

Rapporteur: Catherine Stihler

(A5-0341/2003)

Franz Fischler (Member of the Commission) spoke.

Catherine Stihler introduced the report.

The following spoke: Inger Schörling (draftsman of the opinion of the ENVI Committee), Struan Stevenson, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Rosa Miguélez Ramos, on behalf of the PSE Group, Elspeth Attwooll, on behalf of the ELDR Group, Patricia McKenna, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Seán Ó Neachtain, on behalf of the UEN Group, Rijk van Dam, on behalf of the EDD Group, Dominique F.C. Souchet, Nonattached Member, Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Paulo Casaca, Ian Stewart Hudghton, Brigitte Langenhagen, Josu Ortuondo Larrea, James Nicholson, Avril Doyle, Albert Jan Maat, Manuel Pérez Álvarez and Franz Fischler.

The debate closed.

Vote: Item 8.

IN THE CHAIR: Pat COX

President

VOTING TIME

Details of voting (amendments, separate and split votes, etc.) appear in Annex 1 to the Minutes.

4.   Draft general budget of the European Union — 2004 Budget (vote)

| — | draft amendments and proposals for modifications to the appropriations in Section III of the draft general budget for 2004 relating to the Commission |
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draft amendments and proposals for modifications to the appropriations in Section III of the draft general budget for 2004 relating to the Commission

| — | draft amendments to Sections I, II, IV, V, VI, VII and VIII of the draft general budget for 2004 relating to the European Parliament, the Council, the Court of Justice,the Court of Auditors,the Economic and Social Committee, the Comittee of the Regions, the European Ombudsman,and the European Data Protection Supervisor |
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draft amendments to Sections I, II, IV, V, VI, VII and VIII of the draft general budget for 2004 relating to the European Parliament, the Council, the Court of Justice,the Court of Auditors,the Economic and Social Committee, the Comittee of the Regions, the European Ombudsman,and the European Data Protection Supervisor

Under the Treaties, draft amendments (covering non-compulsory expenditure) require for adoption the votes of a majority of Parliament's component Members. Proposed modifications (covering compulsory expenditure) require only a majority of the votes cast.

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 1)

The draft amendments and proposals for modifications adopted appear in the Annex to the Texts Adopted.

Interventions:

Before the vote, the following Members spoke:

| — | Jan Mulder (general rapporteur) proposed technical corrections to DAs 753, 738, 682, 797, 719, 533 and 620 as well as to budget lines 16 01 02 02 and 16 01 03 02. In addition, he moved oral amendments to DAs 797, 649 and 754. Parliament approved the changes; |
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Jan Mulder (general rapporteur) proposed technical corrections to DAs 753, 738, 682, 797, 719, 533 and 620 as well as to budget lines 16 01 02 02 and 16 01 03 02. In addition, he moved oral amendments to DAs 797, 649 and 754. Parliament approved the changes;

| — | Neena Gill (rapporteur) indicated that, depending on the outcome of the vote, DA 709 would need to be adapted. The House agreed. |
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Neena Gill (rapporteur) indicated that, depending on the outcome of the vote, DA 709 would need to be adapted. The House agreed.

During the vote, the following Members spoke:

| — | Barbara Weiler withdrew DA 233; |
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Barbara Weiler withdrew DA 233;

| — | Jan Mulder on the second part of DA 649; |
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Jan Mulder on the second part of DA 649;

| — | Salvador Garriga Polledo on DA 278. |
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Salvador Garriga Polledo on DA 278.

| — | Neena Gill proposed an oral amendment to DA 431, which was not incorporated since the President established that more than 32 Members objected to it. |
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Neena Gill proposed an oral amendment to DA 431, which was not incorporated since the President established that more than 32 Members objected to it.

*

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The President thanked, on Parliament's behalf, the services that had prepared the vote.

5.   2004 draft general budget: section III (vote)

Report on the draft general budget of the European Union for the 2004 financial year: Section III, Commission [2003/2001(BUD)] — Committee on Budgets.

Rapporteur: Jan Mulder

(A5-0349/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 2)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0449)

6.   2004 draft general budget: other sections (vote)

Report on the draft general budget of the European Union for the 2004 financial year:

Section I, European Parliament

Section II, Council

Section IV, Court of Justice

Section V, Court of Auditors

Section VI, Economic and Social Committee

Section VII, Committee of the Regions

Section VIII (A), European Ombudsman

Section VIII (B), European Data Protection Supervisor [2003/2002(BUD)] — Committee on Budgets.

Rapporteur: Neena Gill

(A5-0350/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 3)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0450)

The following spoke:

| — | Neena Gill (rapporteur) had made a technical correction to paragraph 28; |
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Neena Gill (rapporteur) had made a technical correction to paragraph 28;

| — | Ralf Walter had pointed out that, if amendment 1 were adopted, there would be no need to vote on paragraph 16. The rapporteur, having been consulted by the President, had confirmed this. |
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Ralf Walter had pointed out that, if amendment 1 were adopted, there would be no need to vote on paragraph 16. The rapporteur, having been consulted by the President, had confirmed this.

7.   Compensation to crime victims * (Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council directive on compensation to crime victims [COM(2002) 562 — C5-0517/2002 — 2002/0247(CNS)] — Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs.

Rapporteur: Roberta Angelilli

(A5-0330/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 4)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL, AMENDMENTS and DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0451)

8.   Recovery of cod stocks * (vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council regulation establishing measures for the recovery of cod stocks [COM(2003) 237 — C5-0237/2003 — 2003/0090(CNS)] — Committee on Fisheries.

Rapporteur: Catherine Stihler

(A5-0341/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 5)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL

Approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0452)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0452)

9.   Development of the Community's railways ***II (vote)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position of the Council with a view to adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 91/440/EEC on the development of the Community's railways [8011/3/2003 — C5-0295/2003 — 2002/0025(COD)] — Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism.

Rapporteur: Georg Jarzembowski

(A5-0327/2003)

(Qualified majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 6)

COMMON POSITION OF THE COUNCIL

Declared approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0453)

10.   Railway safety ***II (vote)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position of the Council with a view to adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on safety on the Community's railways and amending Council Directive 95/18/EC on the licensing of railway undertakings and Directive 2001/14/EC on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (Railway Safety Directive) [8557/2/2003 — C5-0297/2003 — 2002/0022(COD)] — Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism.

Rapporteur: Dirk Sterckx

(A5-0325/2003)

(Qualified majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 7)

COMMON POSITION OF THE COUNCIL

Declared approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0454)

The following spoke:

| — | the rapporteur, before the vote. |
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the rapporteur, before the vote.

11.   Interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system ***II (vote)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position of the Council with a view to adopting a a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 96/48/EC on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system and Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system [8556/2/2003 — C5-0298/2003 — 2002/0023(COD)] — Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism.

Rapporteur: Sylviane H. Ainardi

(A5-0321/2003)

(Qualified majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 8)

COMMON POSITION OF THE COUNCIL

Declared approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0455)

12.   European Railway Agency ***II (vote)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position of the Council with a view to adopting a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a European Railway Agency (‘Agency Regulation’) [8558/2/2003 — C5-0296/2003 — 2002/0024(COD)] — Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism.

Rapporteur: Gilles Savary

(A5-0323/2003)

(Qualified majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 9)

COMMON POSITION OF THE COUNCIL

Declared approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0456)

13.   Prevention and control of trafficking in human organs * (vote)

Report on the initiative of the Hellenic Republic with a view to adopting a Council Framework Decision concerning the prevention and control of trafficking in human organs and tissues [7247/2003 — C5-0166/2003 — 2003/0812(CNS)] — Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs.

Rapporteur: Robert J.E. Evans

(A5-0326/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 10)

INITIATIVE OF THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC

Approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0457)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0457)

The following spoke:

| — | the rapporteur clarified a terminological point concerning the whole of the text. |
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the rapporteur clarified a terminological point concerning the whole of the text.

14.   Additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro * (vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council decision on additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro amending Decision 2002/882/EC providing further macro financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia [COM(2003) 506 — C5-0428/2003 — 2003/0190(CNS)] — Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy.

Rapporteur: Bastiaan Belder

(A5-0356/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 11)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL

Approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0458)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0458)

15.   Outcome of the European Council and progress report on the Inter-Governmental Conference (Brussels, 16/17 October 2003) (vote)

Motions for resolution B5-0456, 0457, 0458, 0459, 0461 and 0463/2003

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 12)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION B5-0456/2003

Rejected

JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION RC-B5-0457/2003

(replacing motions for resolution B5-0457, 0458 and 0459/2003):

tabled by the following Members:

| — | Hans-Gert Poettering, Francesco Fiori, Françoise Grossetête, Othmar Karas, Ilkka Suominen, W.G. van Velzen, Arie M. Oostlander, Hubert Pirker, Íñigo Méndez de Vigo, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, |
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Hans-Gert Poettering, Francesco Fiori, Françoise Grossetête, Othmar Karas, Ilkka Suominen, W.G. van Velzen, Arie M. Oostlander, Hubert Pirker, Íñigo Méndez de Vigo, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group,

| — | Enrique Barón Crespo, on behalf of the PSE Group, |
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—

Enrique Barón Crespo, on behalf of the PSE Group,

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

Andrew Nicholas Duff, Jules Maaten, on behalf of the ELDR Group,

| — | Gerard Collins and Cristiana Muscardini. |
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—

Gerard Collins and Cristiana Muscardini.

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0459)

The following spoke:

| — | Daniel Marc Cohn-Bendit had proposed an oral amendment to amendment 3, which was not incorporated since more than 32 Members objected to it. |
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Daniel Marc Cohn-Bendit had proposed an oral amendment to amendment 3, which was not incorporated since more than 32 Members objected to it.

(Motions for resolutions B5-0461 and B5-0463/2003 fell.)

16.   Main aspects and basic choices of CFSP (vote)

Report on the annual report (2002) from the Council to the European Parliament on the main aspects and basic choices of CFSP, including the financial implications for the general budget of the European Communities [7038/2003 — C5-0423/2003 — 2003/2141(INI)] — Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy.

Rapporteur: Elmar Brok

(A5-0348/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 13)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0460)

The following spoke:

| — | Bernd Posselt, on paragraph 8. |
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Bernd Posselt, on paragraph 8.

17.   Initiative in the UN for a universal moratorium on the death penalty (vote)

Motions for resolution B5-0441, 0442, 0443, 0444 and 0447/2003

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 14)

JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION RC-B5-0441/2003

(replacing motions for resolution B5-0441, 0442, 0443, 0444 and 0447/2003):

tabled by the following Members:

| — | Michael Gahler and Concepció Ferrer, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, |
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—

Michael Gahler and Concepció Ferrer, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group,

| — | Johannes (Hannes) Swoboda, Pasqualina Napoletano, Michael Cashman, Giovanni Claudio Fava and Walter Veltroni, on behalf of the PSE Group, |
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Johannes (Hannes) Swoboda, Pasqualina Napoletano, Michael Cashman, Giovanni Claudio Fava and Walter Veltroni, on behalf of the PSE Group,

| — | Ole Andreasen, Anne André-Léonard and Bob van den Bos, on behalf of the ELDR Group, |
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Ole Andreasen, Anne André-Léonard and Bob van den Bos, on behalf of the ELDR Group,

| — | Monica Frassoni, Nelly Maes, Matti Wuori and Marie Anne Isler Béguin, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, |
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Monica Frassoni, Nelly Maes, Matti Wuori and Marie Anne Isler Béguin, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group,

| — | Emma Bonino, Marco Pannella, Gianfranco Dell'Alba, Marco Cappato, Maurizio Turco, Olivier Dupuis and Benedetto Della Vedova |
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—

Emma Bonino, Marco Pannella, Gianfranco Dell'Alba, Marco Cappato, Maurizio Turco, Olivier Dupuis and Benedetto Della Vedova

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0461)

18.   Peace and dignity in the Middle East (vote)

Report on peace and dignity in the Middle East [2002/2166(INI)] — Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy.

Rapporteur: Emilio Menéndez del Valle

(A5-0351/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 15)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0462)

19.   Entrepreneurship in Europe (vote)

Report on entrepreneurship in Europe [COM(2003) 27 — 2003/2161(INI)] — Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy.

Rapporteur: Werner Langen

(A5-0347/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 16)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0463)

20.   Industrial policy in an enlarged Europe (vote)

Report on industrial policy in an enlarged Europe [COM(2002) 714 — 2003/2063(INI)] — Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy.

Rapporteur: Olga Zrihen

(A5-0328/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 17)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0464)

The following spoke:

| — | the rapporteur had proposed oral amendments to amendment 8 and paragraph 11, which were accepted. |
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—

the rapporteur had proposed oral amendments to amendment 8 and paragraph 11, which were accepted.

21.   Situation in Bolivia (vote)

Motions for resolution B5-0454, 0455, 0460, 0462 and 0464/2003

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 18)

JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION RC-B5-0454/2003

(replacing motions for resolution B5-0454, 0455, 0460, 0462 and 0464/2003):

tabled by the following Members:

| — | Fernando Fernández Martín and José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, |
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Fernando Fernández Martín and José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group,

| — | Margrietus J. van den Berg, Rolf Linkohr and Manuel Medina Ortega, on behalf of the PSE Group, |
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Margrietus J. van den Berg, Rolf Linkohr and Manuel Medina Ortega, on behalf of the PSE Group,

| — | Maria Johanna (Marieke) Sanders-ten Holte, on behalf of the ELDR Group, |
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Maria Johanna (Marieke) Sanders-ten Holte, on behalf of the ELDR Group,

| — | Monica Frassoni, Alain Lipietz and Camilo Nogueira Román, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, |
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—

Monica Frassoni, Alain Lipietz and Camilo Nogueira Román, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group,

| — | Pedro Marset Campos, Fausto Bertinotti, Pernille Frahm, Armando Cossutta and Ilda Figueiredo, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group |
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Pedro Marset Campos, Fausto Bertinotti, Pernille Frahm, Armando Cossutta and Ilda Figueiredo, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0465)

22.   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.

Oral explanations of vote:

Report Mulder — A5-0349/2003: Agnes Schierhuber and Concepció Ferrer

Report Gill — A5-0350/2003: Richard A. Balfe

Report Jarzembowski — A5-0327/2003: Véronique De Keyser and Bernd Posselt

Report Brok — A5-0348/2003: Bernd Posselt

23.   Corrections to votes

Corrections to votes were submitted by the following Members:

Draft general budget of the European Union — 2004 Budget

| — | amendment 338

  for: Marjo Matikainen-Kallström

  against: Bob van den Bos, José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Gerardo Galeote Quecedo, Christine De Veyrac, Brice Hortefeux, Olivier Duhamel, Othmar Karas and Karin Riis-Jørgensen |
| --- | --- |

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amendment 338

for: Marjo Matikainen-Kallström

against: Bob van den Bos, José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Gerardo Galeote Quecedo, Christine De Veyrac, Brice Hortefeux, Olivier Duhamel, Othmar Karas and Karin Riis-Jørgensen

| — | amendment 339

  against: Othmar Karas |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 339

against: Othmar Karas

| — | amendment 725 (first part)

  for: Othmar Karas, Bob van den Bos and Johanna L.A. Boogerd-Quaak

  against: Torben Lund

  abstention: Íñigo Méndez de Vigo |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 725 (first part)

for: Othmar Karas, Bob van den Bos and Johanna L.A. Boogerd-Quaak

against: Torben Lund

abstention: Íñigo Méndez de Vigo

| — | amendment 725 (second part)

  for: Phillip Whitehead and Othmar Karas
  against: Torben Lund

  abstention: Íñigo Méndez de Vigo |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 725 (second part)

for: Phillip Whitehead and Othmar Karas

against: Torben Lund

abstention: Íñigo Méndez de Vigo

| — | amendment 776 (first part and second part)

  for: Marie-Françoise Garaud and Jean-Louis Bourlanges |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 776 (first part and second part)

for: Marie-Françoise Garaud and Jean-Louis Bourlanges

| — | amendment 470

  for: Konstantinos Alyssandrakis

  against: Paul Rübig |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 470

for: Konstantinos Alyssandrakis

against: Paul Rübig

| — | amendment 773

  for: Marie-Thérèse Hermange

  against: Bernard Poignant |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 773

for: Marie-Thérèse Hermange

against: Bernard Poignant

| — | amendment 347

  against: Othmar Karas |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 347

against: Othmar Karas

Report Mulder — A5-0349/2003

| — | amendment 8 (second part)

  for: Ioannis Patakis |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 8 (second part)

for: Ioannis Patakis

Report Gill — A5-0350/2003

| — | paragraph 19

  for: Konstantinos Alyssandrakis and Paul Rübig |
| --- | --- |

—

paragraph 19

for: Konstantinos Alyssandrakis and Paul Rübig

Report Jarzembowski — A5-0327/2003

| — | amendment 12

  for: Harlem Désir, Claude Turmes, Efstratios Korakas and Ioannis Patakis

  against: Marie-Thérèse Hermange und Christa Randzio-Plath |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 12

for: Harlem Désir, Claude Turmes, Efstratios Korakas and Ioannis Patakis

against: Marie-Thérèse Hermange und Christa Randzio-Plath

| — | amendment 1

  against: Marie-Thérèse Hermange |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 1

against: Marie-Thérèse Hermange

| — | amendment 5

  for: Marie-Thérèse Hermange |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 5

for: Marie-Thérèse Hermange

| — | amendment 6

  against: Marie-Thérèse Hermange |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 6

against: Marie-Thérèse Hermange

| — | amendment 7 (parts 1 to 5)

  for: Harald Ettl and Marie-Thérèse Hermange |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 7 (parts 1 to 5)

for: Harald Ettl and Marie-Thérèse Hermange

| — | amendment 7 (part 5)

  for: Jean-Maurice Dehousse |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 7 (part 5)

for: Jean-Maurice Dehousse

| — | amendment 8

  against: Marie-Thérèse Hermange |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 8

against: Marie-Thérèse Hermange

| — | amendment 2 (first part and second part)

  abstention: Marie-Hélène Descamps and Marie-Thérèse Hermange |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 2 (first part and second part)

abstention: Marie-Hélène Descamps and Marie-Thérèse Hermange

Report Sterckx — A5-0325/2003

| — | amendment 3

  against: Marie-Françoise Garaud |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 3

against: Marie-Françoise Garaud

Report Savary — A5-0323/2003

| — | amendment 33

  for: Dominique F.C. Souchet

  abstention: Hans-Peter Martin |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 33

for: Dominique F.C. Souchet

abstention: Hans-Peter Martin

Report Robert J.E. Evans — A5-0326/2003

| — | legislative resolution

  for: José Ribeiro e Castro

  against: Harlem Désir and Anne Ferreira |
| --- | --- |

—

legislative resolution

for: José Ribeiro e Castro

against: Harlem Désir and Anne Ferreira

Report Brok — A5-0348/2003

| — | amendment 5

  against: Catherine Stihler |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 5

against: Catherine Stihler

| — | paragraph 17

  for: Catherine Stihler

  against: Konstantinos Alyssandrakis and Jan Andersson |
| --- | --- |

—

paragraph 17

for: Catherine Stihler

against: Konstantinos Alyssandrakis and Jan Andersson

| — | amendment 3

  for: Daniel Marc Cohn-Bendit |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 3

for: Daniel Marc Cohn-Bendit

| — | paragraph 27

  against: Jan Andersson |
| --- | --- |

—

paragraph 27

against: Jan Andersson

| — | paragraph 39

  for: Véronique De Keyser |
| --- | --- |

—

paragraph 39

for: Véronique De Keyser

| — | paragraph 41

  for: Eryl Margaret McNally |
| --- | --- |

—

paragraph 41

for: Eryl Margaret McNally

| — | amendment 10 (first part)

  against: Terence Wynn |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 10 (first part)

against: Terence Wynn

Report Menéndez del Valle — A5-0351/2003

| — | amendment 10

  for: Pervenche Berès, Véronique De Keyser, Harlem Désir, Anne Ferreira, Marie-Hélène Gillig, Catherine Guy-Quint, Adeline Hazan, Catherine Lalumière, Martine Roure, Johannes (Hannes) Swoboda, Gilles Savary and Olga Zrihen |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 10

for: Pervenche Berès, Véronique De Keyser, Harlem Désir, Anne Ferreira, Marie-Hélène Gillig, Catherine Guy-Quint, Adeline Hazan, Catherine Lalumière, Martine Roure, Johannes (Hannes) Swoboda, Gilles Savary and Olga Zrihen

| — | amendment 16

  for: Helle Thorning-Schmidt and Michiel van Hulten |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 16

for: Helle Thorning-Schmidt and Michiel van Hulten

| — | amendment 6/rev.

  against: Georges Berthu |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 6/rev.

against: Georges Berthu

| — | amendment 17

  against: Herman Schmid and Jonas Sjöstedt |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 17

against: Herman Schmid and Jonas Sjöstedt

| — | paragraph 36 (first part)

  against: Ursula Stenzel |
| --- | --- |

—

paragraph 36 (first part)

against: Ursula Stenzel

| — | paragraph 36 (second part)

  for: Ursula Stenzel |
| --- | --- |

—

paragraph 36 (second part)

for: Ursula Stenzel

| — | paragraph 65 (second part)

  against: Gérard Caudron, Michel J.M. Dary and Francesco Rutelli

  abstention: Richard Corbett |
| --- | --- |

—

paragraph 65 (second part)

against: Gérard Caudron, Michel J.M. Dary and Francesco Rutelli

abstention: Richard Corbett

| — | paragraph 66 (second part)

  abstention: Richard Corbett |
| --- | --- |

—

paragraph 66 (second part)

abstention: Richard Corbett

| — | resolution (as a whole)

  for: Béatrice Patrie |
| --- | --- |

—

resolution (as a whole)

for: Béatrice Patrie

Report Zrihen — A5-0328/2003

| — | amendment 13

  for: Claude Turmes |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 13

for: Claude Turmes

Members present but not voting:

Report Menéndez del Valle — A5-0351/2003

amendments 16, 17 and resolution (as a whole)

| — | Arlette Laguiller, Armonia Bordes and Chantal Cauquil |
| --- | --- |

—

Arlette Laguiller, Armonia Bordes and Chantal Cauquil

END OF VOTING TIME

24.   Agenda

Following the meeting of the Conference of Presidents held that day, the President proposed the following changes to the agenda for the next part-session in Brussels:

Wednesday 5 November

| — | the reports by Freddy Blak (A5-0360/2003) on the 2001 discharges and by Jorge Salvador Hernández Mollar (A5-0361/2003) on procedural safeguards in criminal proceedings had been adopted pursuant to Rule 110a. The deadlines for tabling amendments to these reports had been set for 12.00 on Monday 3 November, following the request from the political groups for a debate and for the setting of a deadline. |
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the reports by Freddy Blak (A5-0360/2003) on the 2001 discharges and by Jorge Salvador Hernández Mollar (A5-0361/2003) on procedural safeguards in criminal proceedings had been adopted pursuant to Rule 110a. The deadlines for tabling amendments to these reports had been set for 12.00 on Monday 3 November, following the request from the political groups for a debate and for the setting of a deadline.

Thursday 6 November

| — | the Commission statement on Ford workers laid off in Genk would be extended and entitled ‘Commission statement on the employment prospects in the European Union car sector’; |
| --- | --- |

—

the Commission statement on Ford workers laid off in Genk would be extended and entitled ‘Commission statement on the employment prospects in the European Union car sector’;

| — | the motions for resolution on market regulations and competition rules for the liberal professions would be added at voting time. |
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—

the motions for resolution on market regulations and competition rules for the liberal professions would be added at voting time.

(The sitting was suspended at 13.00 and resumed at 15.00.)

IN THE CHAIR: Gérard ONESTA

Vice-President

25.   Approval of Minutes of previous sitting

The Minutes of the previous sitting were approved.

26.   Membership of committees and delegations

At the request of the PPE-DE Group and the PSE Group, Parliament ratified the following appointments:

| — | AGRI Committee and ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (accredited member): João Gouveia |
| --- | --- |

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AGRI Committee and ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (accredited member): João Gouveia

| — | ENVI Committee and Delegation to the EU-Slovenia Joint Parliamentary Committee: Säid El Khadraoui |
| --- | --- |

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ENVI Committee and Delegation to the EU-Slovenia Joint Parliamentary Committee: Säid El Khadraoui

27.   Common fisheries policy (debate)

Report on the Commission communication to the Council and the European Parliament ‘Towards uniform and effective implementation of the common fisheries policy’ [COM(2003) 130 — 2003/2104(INI)] — Committee on Fisheries.

Rapporteur: Ilda Figueiredo

(A5-0331/2003)

Ilda Figueiredo introduced the report.

Pascal Lamy (Member of the Commission)spoke.

The following spoke: Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, also on the McKenna report (A5-0332/2003), Rosa Miguélez Ramos, on behalf of the PSE Group, Herman Vermeer, on behalf of the ELDR Group, Alain Esclopé, on behalf of the EDD Group, Albert Jan Maat, Struan Stevenson and Pascal Lamy.

The debate closed.

Vote: Item 38.

28.   Fishing fleets (2001 & 2002) (debate)

Report on the annual report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the results of the multi-annual guidance programmes for the fishing fleets at the end of 2001 and on the report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the intermediate results of the multi-annual guidance programmes for the fishing fleets at 30 June 2002 [COM(2002) 446 — COM(2002) 483 — 2002/2262(INI)] — Committee on Fisheries.

Rapporteur: Patricia McKenna

(A5-0332/2003)

Pascal Lamy (Member of the Commission).

Patricia McKenna introduced the report.

The following spoke: Albert Jan Maat, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, and Pascal Lamy.

The debate closed.

Vote: Item 39.

29.   Reform of the CMOs in tobacco, cotton and olive oil (Oral question with debate)

Oral question by Salvador Jové Peres, on behalf of the AGRI Committee, to the Commission: Reform of the CMOs in tobacco, cotton and olive oil (B5-0280/2003).

Salvador Jové Peres moved the oral question.

Pascal Lamy (Member of the Commission) answered the oral question.

The following spoke: Felipe Camisón Asensio, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, María Rodríguez Ramos, on behalf of the PSE Group, Ioannis Patakis, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Juan Manuel Ferrández Lezaun, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Alejandro Cercas, Vincenzo Lavarra and Pascal Lamy.

The debate closed.

DEBATE ON CASES OF BREACHES OF HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY AND THE RULE OF LAW

(For the titles and authors of the motions for resolution, see Item 5 of the Minutes of Tuesday 21 October 2003)

30.   Burundi (debate)

Motion for a resolution B5-0434/2003.

Francisca Sauquillo Pérez del Arco introduced the motion for a resolution.

The following spoke: Bernd Posselt, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Chantal Cauquil, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, and Patricia McKenna, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group.

IN THE CHAIR: David W. MARTIN

Vice-President

The following spoke: Ulla Margrethe Sandbæk, on behalf of the EDD Group, and Pascal Lamy (Member of the Commission).

The debate closed.

Vote: Item 35.

31.   Turkmenistan and Central Asia (debate)

The next item was the joint debate on 7 motions for resolution (B5-0436, 0440, 0445, 0446, 0449, 0450 and 0452/2003).

Bastiaan Belder, John Bowis and Joost Lagendijk introduced motions for resolution.

The following spoke: Albert Jan Maat, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, and Pascal Lamy (Member of the Commission).

The debate closed.

Vote: Item 36.

32.   Nepal (debate)

The next item was the joint debate on 6 motions for resolution (B5-0435, 0437, 0439, 0448, 0451 and 0453/2003).

Catherine Stihler, Thomas Mann and Nelly Maes introduced motions for resolution.

Pascal Lamy (Member of the Commission)spoke.

Bernd Posselt spoke.

The debate closed.

Vote: Item 37.

END OF DEBATE ON BREACHES OF HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY AND THE RULE OF LAW

33.   Deadline for tabling amendments

The President announced that the deadline fixed for tabling amendments to the motions for resolution and the joint motions for resolution on market regulations and competition rules for the liberal professions, to be put to the vote at the sitting on 6 November 2003, was 12:00 on Monday, 3 November.

34.   Membership of Parliament

The British competent authorities had given notice of the appointment of Ian David Twinn to replace Lord Bethell, as Member of Parliament, with effect from 21 October 2003.

The President drew attention to the provisions of Rule 7(5).

VOTING TIME

Details of voting (amendments, separate and split votes, etc.) appear in Annex 1 to the Minutes.

35.   Burundi (vote)

Motion for a resolution B5-0434/2003

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 19)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0466)

36.   Turkmenistan and Central Asia (vote)

Motions for resolution B5-0436, 0440, 0445, 0446, 0449, 0450 and 0452/2003

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 20)

JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION RC-B5-0436/2003

(replacing motions for resolution B5-0436, 0440, 0445, 0449, 0450 and 0452/2003):

tabled by the following Members:

| — | John Bowis and Albert Jan Maat, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, |
| --- | --- |

—

John Bowis and Albert Jan Maat, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group,

| — | Richard Corbett and Margrietus J. van den Berg, on behalf of the PSE Group, |
| --- | --- |

—

Richard Corbett and Margrietus J. van den Berg, on behalf of the PSE Group,

| — | Ole Andreasen, on behalf of the ELDR Group, |
| --- | --- |

—

Ole Andreasen, on behalf of the ELDR Group,

| — | Bart Staes, Joost Lagendijk, Matti Wuori, Per Gahrton and Marie Anne Isler Béguin, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, |
| --- | --- |

—

Bart Staes, Joost Lagendijk, Matti Wuori, Per Gahrton and Marie Anne Isler Béguin, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group,

| — | Pernille Frahm, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, |
| --- | --- |

—

Pernille Frahm, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group,

| — | Bastiaan Belder, on behalf of the EDD Group. |
| --- | --- |

—

Bastiaan Belder, on behalf of the EDD Group.

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0467)

(Motion for a resolution B5-0446/2003 fell.)

37.   Nepal (vote)

Motions for resolution B5-0435, 0437, 0439, 0448, 0451 and 0453/2003

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 21)

JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION RC-B5-0435/2003

(replacing motions for resolution B5-0435, 0437, 0439, 0448, 0451 and 0453/2003):

tabled by the following Members:

| — | Thomas Mann, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, |
| --- | --- |

—

Thomas Mann, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group,

| — | Margrietus J. van den Berg, on behalf of the PSE Group, |
| --- | --- |

—

Margrietus J. van den Berg, on behalf of the PSE Group,

| — | Astrid Thors, on behalf of the ELDR Group, |
| --- | --- |

—

Astrid Thors, on behalf of the ELDR Group,

| — | Reinhold Messner, Bart Staes and Jean Lambert, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, |
| --- | --- |

—

Reinhold Messner, Bart Staes and Jean Lambert, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group,

| — | Pedro Marset Campos, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, |
| --- | --- |

—

Pedro Marset Campos, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group,

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

—

Gerard Collins, on behalf of the UEN Group.

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0468)

The following spoke:

Thomas Mann proposed two technical adaptations, one to recital C and the other to paragraph 14.

38.   Common fisheries policy (Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the Commission communication to the Council and the European Parliament ‘Towards uniform and effective implementation of the common fisheries policy’ [COM(2003) 130 — 2003/2104(INI)] — Committee on Fisheries.

Rapporteur: Ilda Figueiredo

(A5-0331/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 22)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0469)

39.   Fishing fleets (2001 & 2002) (Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the annual report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the results of the multi-annual guidance programmes for the fishing fleets at the end of 2001 and on the report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the intermediate results of the multi-annual guidance programmes for the fishing fleets at 30 June 2002 [COM(2002) 446 — COM(2002) 483 — 2002/2262(INI)] — Committee on Fisheries.

Rapporteur: Patricia McKenna

(A5-0332/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 23)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0470)

40.   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.

Members present but not voting:

Motion for a resolution on Burundi (B5-0434/2003) and joint motion for a resolution on Nepal (RC-B5-0435/2003):

Chantal Cauquil and Armonia Bordes.

END OF VOTING TIME

41.   Authorisation to draw up reports — cooperation between committees — Referral to committees — Amendments to the title of reports

Authorisation to draw up own-initiative reports, pursuant to Rule 49

LIBE:

| — | Dealing with the possible threat of biological and chemical weapon attacks (B5-0407/2003 — 2003/2187 (INI)) |
| --- | --- |

—

Dealing with the possible threat of biological and chemical weapon attacks (B5-0407/2003 — 2003/2187 (INI))

| — | The rights of prisoners in the European Union (B5-0362/2003 — 2003/2188 (INI)) |
| --- | --- |

—

The rights of prisoners in the European Union (B5-0362/2003 — 2003/2188 (INI))

Decision to draw up a report, pursuant to Rule 181

AFCO:

| — | Treatment of confidential documents within the Parliament (amendment of the Rules of Procedure)
  (Authorisation by the Conference of Presidents of 7 June 2001) (2003/2184(REG)) |
| --- | --- |

—

Treatment of confidential documents within the Parliament (amendment of the Rules of Procedure)

(Authorisation by the Conference of Presidents of 7 June 2001) (2003/2184(REG))

Cooperation between committees

Rule 162a is applied to the following reports:

JURI:

| — | Unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices in the internal market and amending Directives 84/450/EEC, 97/7/EC and 98/27/EC (COM(2003) 356 — C5-0288/2003 — 2003/0134(COD))
  Procedure following Rule 162a between JURI and ENVI
  (Following the Conference of Presidents' decision of 15 October 2003) |
| --- | --- |

—

Unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices in the internal market and amending Directives 84/450/EEC, 97/7/EC and 98/27/EC (COM(2003) 356 — C5-0288/2003 — 2003/0134(COD))

Procedure following Rule 162a between JURI and ENVI

(Following the Conference of Presidents' decision of 15 October 2003)

| — | Cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws (COM(2003) 443 — C5-0335/2003 — 2003/0162(COD))
  Procedure following Rule 162a between JURI and ENVI
  (Following the Conference of Presidents' decision of 15 October 2003) |
| --- | --- |

—

Cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws (COM(2003) 443 — C5-0335/2003 — 2003/0162(COD))

Procedure following Rule 162a between JURI and ENVI

(Following the Conference of Presidents' decision of 15 October 2003)

ENVI:

| — | Establishing a framework for the setting of eco-design requirements for energy-using products and amending Council Directive 92/42/EEC (COM(2003) 453 — C5-0369/2003 — 2003/0172(COD))
  Procedure following Rule 162a between ENVI and ITRE
  (Following the Conference of Presidents' decision of 23 October 2003) |
| --- | --- |

—

Establishing a framework for the setting of eco-design requirements for energy-using products and amending Council Directive 92/42/EEC (COM(2003) 453 — C5-0369/2003 — 2003/0172(COD))

Procedure following Rule 162a between ENVI and ITRE

(Following the Conference of Presidents' decision of 23 October 2003)

Referral to committees

The following matters have been referred to the EMPL, FEMM, ENVI, CULT and PETI Committees for an opinion:

| — | 2003 annual report on the situation of fundamental rights in the European Union (2003/2006(INI))
  (Committee responsible: LIBE) |
| --- | --- |

—

2003 annual report on the situation of fundamental rights in the European Union (2003/2006(INI))

(Committee responsible: LIBE)

Amendments to the title of reports already authorised by the Conference of Presidents

ECON:

| — | ‘The future of hedge funds and derivatives’ (2003/2082(INI)) (Minutes of 5 June 2003)
  (Former title: Role of the derivative products in the financial markets: hedge funds) |
| --- | --- |

—

‘The future of hedge funds and derivatives’ (2003/2082(INI)) (Minutes of 5 June 2003)

(Former title: Role of the derivative products in the financial markets: hedge funds)

Document lodged for information

LIBE:

| — | Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the analysis and co-operation with regard to counterfeit euro coins (13203/1/2003 — C5-0482/2003)
  (Also referred for information to: ECON) |
| --- | --- |

—

Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the analysis and co-operation with regard to counterfeit euro coins (13203/1/2003 — C5-0482/2003)

(Also referred for information to: ECON)

42.   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.

43.   Written declarations included in the register (Rule 51)

Number of signatures obtained by the written declarations in the register (Rule 51(3)):

| No. Document | Author(s) | Signatures |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 16/2003 | Othmar Karas | 36 |
| 17/2003 | Struan Stevenson, Bob van den Bos, Nelly Maes, Mihail Papayannakis and Phillip Whitehead | 127 |
| 18/2003 | André Brie, Willi Görlach, Joost Lagendijk and Philippe Morillon | 28 |
| 19/2003 | Marie Anne Isler Béguin and Alexander de Roo | 25 |
| 20/2003 | Philip Claeys and Koenraad Dillen | 11 |
| 21/2003 | María Sornosa Martínez | 13 |
| 22/2003 | Jean-Claude Martinez, Carl Lang, Bruno Gollnisch and Marie-France Stirbois | 5 |
| 23/2003 | Mark Francis Watts, Catherine Stihler and Phillip Whitehead | 30 |
| 24/2003 | Cristiana Muscardini | 25 |

No. Document

Author(s)

Signatures

16/2003

Othmar Karas

36

17/2003

Struan Stevenson, Bob van den Bos, Nelly Maes, Mihail Papayannakis and Phillip Whitehead

127

18/2003

André Brie, Willi Görlach, Joost Lagendijk and Philippe Morillon

28

19/2003

Marie Anne Isler Béguin and Alexander de Roo

25

20/2003

Philip Claeys and Koenraad Dillen

11

21/2003

María Sornosa Martínez

13

22/2003

Jean-Claude Martinez, Carl Lang, Bruno Gollnisch and Marie-France Stirbois

5

23/2003

Mark Francis Watts, Catherine Stihler and Phillip Whitehead

30

24/2003

Cristiana Muscardini

25

44.   Dates for next sittings

The next sittings would be held on 5 and 6 November 2003.

Rainer Wieland protested against the fact that no reply had yet been received to a question put by him to the Bureau regarding the circumstances in which a vote was checked at the request of a Member (The President stated that he would ask the Bureau to send a reply to the speaker).

45.   Adjournment of session

The session of the European Parliament was adjourned.

The sitting closed at 17.10.

Julian Priestley

Secretary-General

Pat Cox

President

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ATTENDANCE REGISTER

The following signed:

Aaltonen, Abitbol, Adam, Nuala Ahern, Ainardi, Almeida Garrett, Alyssandrakis, Andersen, Andersson, Andreasen, André-Léonard, Andria, Angelilli, Aparicio Sánchez, Arvidsson, Atkins, Attwooll, Auroi, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Bakopoulos, Balfe, Baltas, Banotti, Barón Crespo, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Belder, Berend, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Bergaz Conesa, Berger, Bernié, Berthu, Beysen, Bigliardo, Blak, Blokland, Bodrato, Böge, Bösch, Bonde, Boogerd-Quaak, Bordes, van den Bos, Boudjenah, Boumediene-Thiery, Bourlanges, Bouwman, Bowe, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Breyer, Brie, Brienza, Buitenweg, Bullmann, van den Burg, Bushill-Matthews, Busk, Butel, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Campos, Camre, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Caudron, Caullery, Cauquil, Celli, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Cesaro, Chichester, Claeys, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cohn-Bendit, Collins, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Cossutta, Raffaele Costa, Cox, Crowley, Cushnahan, van Dam, Dary, Daul, Decourrière, Dehousse, De Keyser, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Désir, Deva, De Veyrac, Dhaene, Dillen, Dimitrakopoulos, Di Pietro, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Dührkop Dührkop, Duff, Duhamel, Duin, Dupuis, Dybkjær, Ebner, Echerer, El Khadraoui, Elles, Esclopé, Ettl, Jillian Evans, Robert J.E. Evans, Färm, Farage, Fatuzzo, Fava, Ferber, Ferrández Lezaun, Ferreira, Ferrer, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Fiori, Fitzsimons, Flemming, Flesch, Florenz, Folias, Ford, Formentini, Fourtou, Friedrich, Fruteau, Gahler, Gahrton, Galeote Quecedo, Garaud, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garot, Garriga Polledo, de Gaulle, Gebhardt, Gemelli, Gill, Gillig, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gobbo, Goebbels, Goepel, Görlach, Gollnisch, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hager, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Herzog, Hieronymi, Honeyball, Hortefeux, Howitt, Hudghton, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Ilgenfritz, Imbeni, Inglewood, Isler Béguin, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jöns, Jové Peres, Junker, Karamanou, Karas, Karlsson, Katiforis, Kaufmann, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Keßler, Khanbhai, Kindermann, Glenys Kinnock, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korakas, Korhola, Koukiadis, Koulourianos, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Krivine, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lagendijk, Laguiller, Lalumière, Lamassoure, Lambert, Lang, Lange, Langen, Langenhagen, Lannoye, de La Perriere, Laschet, Lavarra, Lechner, Lehne, Leinen, Liese, Linkohr, Lipietz, Lisi, Lucas, Ludford, Lulling, Lund, Lynne, Maat, Maaten, McAvan, McCarthy, McCartin, MacCormick, McKenna, McMillan-Scott, McNally, Maes, Malliori, Manders, Manisco, Erika Mann, Thomas Mann, Marinho, Marinos, Marques, Marset Campos, Martens, David W. Martin, Hans-Peter Martin, Hugues Martin, Martinez, Martínez Martínez, Mastella, Mastorakis, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Hans-Peter Mayer, Xaver Mayer, Mayol i Raynal, Medina Ortega, Meijer, Méndez de Vigo, Menéndez del Valle, Mennitti, Menrad, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Modrow, Mombaur, Monsonís Domingo, Moraes, Morgantini, Müller, Mulder, Murphy, Muscardini, Musotto, Mussa, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Newton Dunn, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Nobilia, Nordmann, Obiols i Germà, Ojeda Sanz, Olsson, Ó Neachtain, Onesta, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Ortuondo Larrea, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Pacheco Pereira, Paciotti, Pack, Pannella, Papayannakis, Pasqua, Pastorelli, Patakis, Patrie, Paulsen, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pesälä, Pex, Piecyk, Piétrasanta, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pittella, Plooij-van Gorsel, Poettering, Pohjamo, Poignant, Pomés Ruiz, Poos, Posselt, Prets, Procacci, Pronk, Provan, Puerta, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Raschhofer, Ribeiro e Castro, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rod, Rodríguez Ramos, de Roo, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Rübig, Rühle, Rutelli, Sacconi, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Sandberg-Fries, Sandbæk, Sanders-ten Holte, Santer, Santini, dos Santos, Sartori, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Sbarbati, Schaffner, Scheele, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Gerhard Schmid, Olle Schmidt, Schnellhardt, Schörling, Ilka Schröder, Jürgen Schröder, Schroedter, Schulz, Schwaiger, Segni, Seppänen, Simpson, Sjöstedt, Skinner, Smet, Soares, Sörensen, Sommer, Sornosa Martínez, Souchet, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Staes, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Sterckx, Stevenson, Stihler, Stirbois, Stockmann, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Swiebel, Swoboda, Sylla, Tajani, Tannock, Terrón i Cusí, Theato, Thomas-Mauro, Thorning-Schmidt, Thors, Thyssen, Titley, Torres Marques, Trakatellis, Trentin, Turchi, Turmes, Uca, Vachetta, Väyrynen, Vairinhos, Valdivielso de Cué, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Van Orden, Varaut, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vattimo, Vermeer, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Vinci, Virrankoski, Vlasto, Voggenhuber, Volcic, Wallis, Walter, Watson, Watts, Weiler, Wenzel-Perillo, Whitehead, Wieland, Wiersma, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Wuori, Wurtz, Wyn, Wynn, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimeray, Zimmerling, Zissener, Zorba, Zrihen

Observers

Bastys Mindaugas, Biela Adam, Chronowski Andrzej, Czinege Imre, Demetriou Panayiotis, Didžiokas Gintaras, Fazakas Szabolcs, Filipek Krzysztof, Germič Ljubo, Ilves Toomas Hendrik, Jakič Roman, Kłopotek Eugeniusz, Klukowski Wacław, Kósa Kovács Magda, Kreitzberg Peeter, Kriščiūnas Kęstutis, Kuzmickas Kęstutis, Kvietkauskas Vytautas, Lisak Janusz, Lydeka Arminas, Lyżwiński Stanisław, Maldeikis Eugenijus, Mallotová Helena, Matsakis Marios, Mavrou Eleni, Pasternak Agnieszka, Peterle Alojz, Plokšto Artur, Podgórski Bogdan, Pospíšil Jiří, Reiljan Janno, Sefzig Luděk, Surján László, Szabó Zoltán, Szájer József, Tabajdi Csaba, Valys Antanas, Vareikis Egidijus, Vastagh Pál, Vella George, Vėsaitė Birutė, Wiśniowska Genowefa, Wittbrodt Edmund, Žiak Rudolf

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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 | amendement |
| 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

amendement

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.   Amendments and proposals for modifications to the appropriations in Section III of the draft general budget for 2004 relating to the Commission

| AM no | Budget line | Block, RCV, EV, sep | Split votes | Vote | RCV/EV Votes — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| COMMISSION |
| 542 | 05 | BLOCK 1 | | + | |
| 543 | 05 01 04 01 |
| 31 | 05 02 08 06 |
| 32 | 05 02 08 09 |
| 33 | 05 02 08 99 |
| 34 | 05 02 09 01 |
| 36 | 05 02 11 01 |
| 724 | 05 03 01 08 |
| 201 | 05 03 02 05 |
| 548 | 05 07 01 02 |
| 46 | 05 08 05 01 |
| 730 | 05 08 06 |
| 569 | 11 |
| 668 | 17 01 04 01 |
| 50 | 17 04 03 |
| 39 | 05 04 01 02 |
| 727 | 05 04 01 12 |
| 356 | 05 02 01 01 | sep | | - | |
| 722 | 05 02 03 01 | sep | | + | |
| 30 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 723 | 05 02 10 01 | sep/EV | | - | 189, 256, 16 |
| 338 | RCV | | - | 174, 275, 14 |
| 339 | 05 02 10 02 | RCV | | - | 51, 397, 7 |
| 725 | 05 03 02 01 | split / RCV | 1 | + | 318, 143, 4 |
| 2 | + | 419, 36, 6 |
| 726 | 05 03 04 07 | sep | | + | |
| 38 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 547 | 05 07 01 01 | sep | | + | |
| 44 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 729 | 05 08 04 01 | sep | | + | |
| 45 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 762 | 17 04 02 | sep | | + | |
| 49 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 437 | 05 04 01 06 | sep | | - | |
| 717 | 04 02 01 | BLOCK 2 | | + | |
| 809 | 11 06 01 |
| 571 | 13 |
| 189 | 13 03 02 |
| 740 | 13 03 04 |
| 718 | 04 02 06 |
| 538 | 04 02 08 |
| 191 | 13 03 06 |
| 741 | 13 03 13 |
| 800 | 13 04 01 |
| 214 | 13 03 | sep | | - | |
| 739 | 13 03 01 | sep | | + | |
| 215 | sep | | - | |
| 544 | 05 04 02 06 | sep | | + | |
| 41 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 716 | 02 01 05 01 | BLOCK 3 | | + | |
| 732 | 06 01 05 02 |
| 559 | 08 |
| 735 | 08 01 05 01 |
| 560 | 08 02 01 01 |
| 736 | 08 02 01 02 |
| 561 | 08 03 01 |
| 562 | 08 04 01 |
| 563 | 08 06 01 03 |
| 564 | 08 12 02 01 |
| 567 | 09 04 01 |
| 568 | 10 |
| 737 | 10 01 05 01 |
| 549 | 05 08 07 |
| 550 | 05 08 08 |
| 638 | 06 01 04 02 |
| 640 | 06 02 01 01 |
| 733 | 06 02 02 01 |
| 554 |
| 641 | 06 02 02 03 |
| 642 | 06 02 03 01 | | | | |
| 183 | 06 02 03 02 |
| 185 | 06 02 04 01 |
| 186 | 06 02 04 02 |
| 643 | 06 02 08 01 |
| 555 |
| 657 | 11 01 04 02 |
| 659 | 15 01 04 01 |
| 748 | 15 02 02 01 |
| 243 | 15 03 01 01 |
| 244 | 15 03 01 02 |
| 662 | 15 03 01 03 | | | | |
| 579 |
| 577 | 15 |
| 529 | 01 |
| 660 | 15 02 01 01 |
| 664 | 15 06 01 01 |
| 581 | 16 |
| 802 | 16 01 04 01 |
| 665 | 16 01 04 02 |
| 24 | 16 03 01 |
| 25 | 16 03 02 |
| 26 | 16 04 02 |
| 27 | 16 04 03 | | | | |
| 70 | 16 04 05 |
| 680 | 18 08 01 |
| 6 | 22 04 |
| 707 | 25 03 02 |
| 536 | 04 |
| 623 | 04 01 04 02 |
| 624 | 04 02 12 |
| 628 | 04 03 03 03 |
| 629 | 04 03 04 01 |
| 539 |
| 630 | 04 03 05 01 |
| 631 | 04 03 05 02 |
| 540 |
| 632 | 04 04 02 01 |
| 236 | 04 04 02 02 |
| 633 | 04 04 03 |
| 795 | 04 04 08 |
| 669 | 17 03 01 01 |
| 670 | 17 04 08 01 |
| 585 |
| 551 | 06 |
| 734 | 06 04 03 |
| 646 | 06 05 06 |
| 276 | 01 04 10 |
| 556 | 07 | | | | |
| 647 | 07 01 04 01 |
| 48 | 07 03 01 01 |
| 648 | 07 03 06 01 |
| 650 | 07 04 01 01 |
| 558 |
| 651 | 07 04 02 |
| 652 | 07 05 01 |
| 582 | 17 |
| 586 | 17 04 09 |
| 531 | 02 |
| 532 | 02 01 04 01 |
| 279 | 02 04 01 |
| 621 | 02 04 02 01 |
| 534 |
| 198 | 02 04 02 03 |
| 622 | 02 05 01 |
| 535 | 03 |
| 565 | 09 |
| 654 | 09 01 04 01 |
| 656 | 09 03 05 01 |
| 566 |
| 570 | 12 |
| 658 | 12 01 04 01 |
| 68 | 12 02 01 |
| 575 | 14 |
| 576 | 14 01 04 01 |
| 69 | 14 02 01 |
| 598 | 20 |
| 530 | 01 04 05 |
| 803 | 01 04 09 01 |
| 805 | 02 02 03 02 |
| 625 | 04 02 15 |
| 457 | 25 04 01 |
| 614 | 29 01 04 01 |
| 788 | 29 02 01 |
| 645 | 06 03 02 | | | | |
| 634 | 04 04 04 |
| 806 | 04 04 10 |
| 635 | 04 04 06 01 |
| 541 |
| 655 | 09 03 03 |
| 253 | 18 |
| 587 |
| 254 | 18 01 |
| 256 | 18 01 02 |
| 258 | 18 01 04 |
| 588 | 18 01 04 01 |
| 589 | 18 02 03 |
| 590 | 18 03 03 |
| 671 | 18 03 06 |
| 672 | 18 03 07 |
| 261 | 18 04 01 01 |
| 673 | 18 04 01 02 |
| 674 | 18 04 03 |
| 675 | 18 05 01 02 |
| 796 | 18 05 01 03 |
| 677 | 18 05 04 |
| 679 | 18 07 01 01 |
| 592 |
| 271 | 18 08 02 |
| 272 | 18 08 03 |
| 273 | 18 49 04 |
| 596 | 19 04 02 |
| 606 | 24 |
| 706 | 24 02 01 |
| 702 | 22 01 04 04 |
| 704 | 22 03 04 |
| 607 | 25 |
| 609 | 26 |
| 611 | 27 |
| 612 | 28 |
| 613 | 29 |
| 553 | 06 02 01 01 | sep/EV | | - | 283, 172, 8 |
| 661 | 15 02 02 02 | sep | | + | (new number 810 after merging with am. 13) |
| 13 | sep | | + | |
| 619 | 01 02 04 | sep/EV | | + | 373, 88, 2 |
| 666 | 16 02 02 | sep | | + | |
| 23 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 761 | 16 05 01 | split | 1 | + | (new number allocated: 814) |
| | 2 | - | |
| 626 | 04 03 03 01 | sep | | + | |
| 226 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 627 | 04 03 03 02 | split | 1/ EV | - | 73, 383, 15 |
| | 2 | - | |
| 227 | sep | | + | |
| 233 | 04 03 05 03 | sep | | R | |
| 731 | 04 04 09 | split | 1 | + | |
| 2 | + | |
| 221 | 17 03 01 01 N | sep | | - | |
| 649 | 07 03 08 | split | 1 | + | amended orally (new number allocated: 807) |
| 2 | ↓ | |
| 653 | 08 14 01 | sep | | + | |
| 804 | 02 02 03 01 | sep | | + | |
| 278 | sep/EV | | - | 239, 221, 2 remarks |
| 644 | 06 03 01 | sep | | + | |
| 358 | sep | | - | |
| 678 | 18 06 04 01 | sep | | + | |
| 266 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 591 | sep | | + | |
| 140 | 21 03 | BLOCK 4 | | + | |
| 141 |
| 143 |
| 142 |
| 601 | 21 01 04 01 |
| 705 | 23 |
| 605 | 23 01 04 01 |
| 593 | 19 |
| 416 | 19 04 |
| 105 | 19 10 |
| 324 |
| 104 |
| 103 |
| 102 |
| 695 | 19 10 02 |
| 799 | 19 10 03 |
| 697 | 19 10 04 |
| 600 | 21 |
| 91 | 19 09 | | | | |
| 92 |
| 319 |
| 93 |
| 90 |
| 774 | 19 09 02 |
| 775 | 19 09 03 |
| 693 | 19 09 04 |
| 146 | 21 03 17 |
| 315 | 19 08 |
| 86 |
| 84 |
| 85 |
| 691 | 19 08 03 |
| 88 | 19 08 05 |
| 686 | 19 06 02 |
| 687 | 19 06 06 |
| 688 | 19 07 01 |
| 313 | 19 07 02 |
| 798 | 19 07 03 |
| 597 | 19 07 04 |
| 663 | 15 03 03 01 |
| 580 |
| 595 | 19 01 04 01 |
| 764 | 19 02 04 | | | | |
| 682 | 19 02 12 | |
| 797 | 19 02 13 | amended orally (new number allocated: 816) |
| 684 | 19 05 01 | |
| 699 | 21 02 07 02 |
| 779 | 21 02 07 04 |
| 780 | 21 02 13 |
| 701 | 21 02 14 |
| 781 | 21 02 17 |
| 148 | 21 03 20 |
| 149 | 21 04 02 |
| 770 | 19 04 04 |
| 446 | 19 04 05 |
| 599 | 20 01 04 01 |
| 766 | 19 03 03 |
| 767 | 19 03 04 |
| 768 | 19 03 06 |
| 782 | 21 03 01 N | sep | | + | |
| 694 | 19 10 01 | sep | | + | |
| 108 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 471 | 19 10 05 | sep | | - | |
| 776 | 19 10 06 | split/RCV | 1 | + | 454, 12, 8 |
| 2 | + | 381, 81, 8 |
| 329 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 692 | 19 09 01 | sep | | + | |
| 97 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 145 | 21 03 07 | sep/VE | | - | 233, 228, 3 |
| 771 | 19 08 02 01 | split | 1 | + | |
| 2 | + | |
| 89 | 19 08 06 | sep | | - | |
| 470 | 19 08 07 | RCV | | - | 45, 421, 9 |
| 772 | 19 08 08 | sep | | + | |
| 773 | RCV | | - | 185, 282, 12 |
| 685 | 19 06 01 | sep | | + | |
| 222 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 311 | 19 06 05 | sep | | - | |
| 300 | 19 01 04 02 | sep | | - | |
| 681 | 19 02 03 | split | 1 | + | (new number allocated: 815) |
| 2/EV | - | 264, 199, 7 |
| 765 | 19 02 05 | sep | | + | |
| 303 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 330 | 19 11 01 | sep | | - | |
| 698 | 21 02 03 | split | 1 | + | |
| 2 | + | |
| 700 | 21 02 07 03 | sep | | + | |
| 130 | sep | | - | |
| 150 | 21 04 02 | sep | | - | |
| 769 | 19 04 03 | sep | | + | (new number allocated after merging with 306: 817) |
| 306 | sep | | + | (remainder) |
| 738 | 21 03 21 | sep | | + | (new number allocated: 808) |
| 344 | 11 03 01 | | | ↓ | |
| 62 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 777 | 19 11 02 | sep | | + | |
| 331 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 294 | 20 02 01 | sep | | - | |
| 545 | 05 05 01 01 | BLOCK 5 | | + | |
| 602 | 22 |
| 572 | 13 01 04 02 |
| 573 | 13 05 01 01 |
| 574 | 13 05 01 02 |
| 603 | 22 01 04 01 |
| 703 | 22 02 01 |
| 604 | 22 02 03 |
| 546 | 05 05 01 02 | sep | | + | |
| 42 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 637 | 05 05 01 03 | sep/EV | | - | 304, 170, 2 |
| 43 | sep | | - | |
| 615 | XX 01 01 01 | BLOCK 6 | | + | |
| 617 | XX 01 02 01 01 |
| 618 | XX 01 02 11 01 |
| 426 | XX 01 02 11 04 |
| 791 | XX 01 01 01 | split | 1 | + | |
| 2 | + | |
| 616 | XX 01 01 02 01 | sep/EV | | - | 271, 190, 9 |
| 424 | sep | | - | |
| 337 | XX 01 01 02 02 | sep | | - | |
| 153 | sep | | - | |
| 789 | PART C-4 | BLOCK 7 | | + | |
| 790 | PART C-5 |
| 64 | 01 02 02 |
| 537 | 04 01 01 |
| 720 | 04 04 07 |
| 721 | 04 05 03 |
| 552 | 06 01 01 |
| 578 | 15 01 01 |
| 743 | 15 02 01 02 |
| 744 | 15 02 01 03 |
| 745 | 15 02 01 04 |
| 746 | 15 02 01 05 |
| 747 | 15 02 01 07 |
| 749 | 15 04 01 01 | | | | |
| 750 | 15 04 01 02 |
| 752 | 15 04 01 04 |
| 753 | 15 06 01 08 | (new number allocated: 812) |
| 754 | 15 06 01 03 | amended orally (new number allocated: 811) |
| 755 | 15 06 01 04 | |
| 757 | 15 06 01 05 |
| 758 | 15 06 01 06 |
| 759 | 15 06 01 07 |
| 760 | 15 07 01 02 |
| 255 | 18 01 01 |
| 257 | 18 01 03 |
| 594 | 19 01 01 01 |
| 763 | 19 02 02 01 |
| 778 | 21 01 01 01 |
| 784 | 22 02 08 |
| 785 | 24 01 06 | | | | |
| 608 | 25 01 01 01 |
| 786 | 26 01 09 01 |
| 610 | 26 01 50 23 |
| 787 | 29 01 02 01 |
| 557 | 07 01 01 | sep | | + | |
| 203 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 204 | 07 01 02 01 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 205 | 07 01 02 11 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 206 | 07 01 03 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 250 | 15 02 01 09 | sep | | - | |
| 11 | 15 02 01 09 N | sep/EV | | - | 296, 168, 7 |
| 751 | 15 04 01 03 | split | 1 | + | |
| 2 | + | |
| 583 | 17 01 01 | sep | | + | |
| 216 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 217 | 17 01 02 01 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 218 | 17 01 02 11 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 219 | 17 01 03 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 74 | 19 01 02 11 | sep | | - | |
| 75 | 19 01 02 12 | sep | | - | |
| 76 | 19 01 03 02 | sep | | - | |
| 299 | sep | | - | |
| 120 | 21 01 02 12 | sep | | - | |
| 121 | 21 01 03 02 | sep | | - | |
| 347 | 25 01 01 03 | RCV | | - | 38, 437, 4 |
| 378 | 26 01 50 10 | sep/EV | | - | 249, 214, 10 |
| PARLIAMENT |
| 474 | 1004 | BLOCK 8 | | + | |
| 524 | 11 |
| 523 |
| 481 |
| 482 |
| 521 |
| 522 |
| 527 | '; |
| 520 |
| 708 |
| 519 |
| 525 |
| 526 |
| 480 |
| 488 | 1110 |
| 490 | 1111 |
| 489 |
| 491 | 1301 | | | | |
| 492 | 1870 |
| 493 | 1872 |
| 494 | 1873 |
| 709 | 102 |
| 710 | 2100 |
| 495 |
| 711 | 260 |
| 792 |
| 801 | 2831 |
| 794 | 3600 |
| 487 | 1100 | sep | | + | |
| 72 | sep | | - | |
| 428 | 2100 | sep | | - | |
| 364 | 2220 | RCV | | + | 376, 105, 4 |
| 296 | 3702 N | RCV | | - | 213, 261, 5 |
| 712 | 3710 | RCV | | - | 196, 259, 14 |
| 393 | sep | | - | |
| COUNCIL |
| 431 | 1100 | sep | | - | |
| COURT OF JUSTICE |
| 498 | 11 | BLOCK 9 | | + | |
| 497 |
| 499 |
| 713 |
| 500 | 1110 |
| 501 | 2001 |
| COURT OF AUDITORS |
| 502 | 11 | BLOCK 10 | | + | |
| 503 |
| 504 |
| 505 | 1110 |
| 506 | 200 |
| ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE |
| 511 | 11 | BLOCK 11 | | + | |
| 512 |
| 508 |
| 509 |
| 528 |
| 510 |
| 513 | 204 |
| 507 | 1004 | sep | | - | |
| COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS |
| 355 | 1004 | BLOCK 12 | | + | |
| 517 | 11 |
| 514 |
| 515 |
| 516 |
| 394 | 110 |
| 518 | 204 |
| EUROPEAN OMBUDSMAN |
| 714 | A-11 | sep | | + | |

AM no

Budget line

Block, RCV, EV, sep

Split votes

Vote

RCV/EV Votes — remarks

COMMISSION

542

05

BLOCK 1

+

543

05 01 04 01

31

05 02 08 06

32

05 02 08 09

33

05 02 08 99

34

05 02 09 01

36

05 02 11 01

724

05 03 01 08

201

05 03 02 05

548

05 07 01 02

46

05 08 05 01

730

05 08 06

569

11

668

17 01 04 01

50

17 04 03

39

05 04 01 02

727

05 04 01 12

356

05 02 01 01

sep

-

722

05 02 03 01

sep

+

30

sep

↓

723

05 02 10 01

sep/EV

-

189, 256, 16

338

RCV

-

174, 275, 14

339

05 02 10 02

RCV

-

51, 397, 7

725

05 03 02 01

split / RCV

1

+

318, 143, 4

2

+

419, 36, 6

726

05 03 04 07

sep

+

38

sep

↓

547

05 07 01 01

sep

+

44

sep

↓

729

05 08 04 01

sep

+

45

sep

↓

762

17 04 02

sep

+

49

sep

↓

437

05 04 01 06

sep

-

717

04 02 01

BLOCK 2

+

809

11 06 01

571

13

189

13 03 02

740

13 03 04

718

04 02 06

538

04 02 08

191

13 03 06

741

13 03 13

800

13 04 01

214

13 03

sep

-

739

13 03 01

sep

+

215

sep

-

544

05 04 02 06

sep

+

41

sep

↓

716

02 01 05 01

BLOCK 3

+

732

06 01 05 02

559

08

735

08 01 05 01

560

08 02 01 01

736

08 02 01 02

561

08 03 01

562

08 04 01

563

08 06 01 03

564

08 12 02 01

567

09 04 01

568

10

737

10 01 05 01

549

05 08 07

550

05 08 08

638

06 01 04 02

640

06 02 01 01

733

06 02 02 01

554

641

06 02 02 03

642

06 02 03 01

183

06 02 03 02

185

06 02 04 01

186

06 02 04 02

643

06 02 08 01

555

657

11 01 04 02

659

15 01 04 01

748

15 02 02 01

243

15 03 01 01

244

15 03 01 02

662

15 03 01 03

579

577

15

529

01

660

15 02 01 01

664

15 06 01 01

581

16

802

16 01 04 01

665

16 01 04 02

24

16 03 01

25

16 03 02

26

16 04 02

27

16 04 03

70

16 04 05

680

18 08 01

6

22 04

707

25 03 02

536

04

623

04 01 04 02

624

04 02 12

628

04 03 03 03

629

04 03 04 01

539

630

04 03 05 01

631

04 03 05 02

540

632

04 04 02 01

236

04 04 02 02

633

04 04 03

795

04 04 08

669

17 03 01 01

670

17 04 08 01

585

551

06

734

06 04 03

646

06 05 06

276

01 04 10

556

07

647

07 01 04 01

48

07 03 01 01

648

07 03 06 01

650

07 04 01 01

558

651

07 04 02

652

07 05 01

582

17

586

17 04 09

531

02

532

02 01 04 01

279

02 04 01

621

02 04 02 01

534

198

02 04 02 03

622

02 05 01

535

03

565

09

654

09 01 04 01

656

09 03 05 01

566

570

12

658

12 01 04 01

68

12 02 01

575

14

576

14 01 04 01

69

14 02 01

598

20

530

01 04 05

803

01 04 09 01

805

02 02 03 02

625

04 02 15

457

25 04 01

614

29 01 04 01

788

29 02 01

645

06 03 02

634

04 04 04

806

04 04 10

635

04 04 06 01

541

655

09 03 03

253

18

587

254

18 01

256

18 01 02

258

18 01 04

588

18 01 04 01

589

18 02 03

590

18 03 03

671

18 03 06

672

18 03 07

261

18 04 01 01

673

18 04 01 02

674

18 04 03

675

18 05 01 02

796

18 05 01 03

677

18 05 04

679

18 07 01 01

592

271

18 08 02

272

18 08 03

273

18 49 04

596

19 04 02

606

24

706

24 02 01

702

22 01 04 04

704

22 03 04

607

25

609

26

611

27

612

28

613

29

553

06 02 01 01

sep/EV

-

283, 172, 8

661

15 02 02 02

sep

+

(new number 810 after merging with am. 13)

13

sep

+

619

01 02 04

sep/EV

+

373, 88, 2

666

16 02 02

sep

+

23

sep

↓

761

16 05 01

split

1

+

(new number allocated: 814)

2

-

626

04 03 03 01

sep

+

226

sep

↓

627

04 03 03 02

split

1/ EV

-

73, 383, 15

2

-

227

sep

+

233

04 03 05 03

sep

R

731

04 04 09

split

1

+

2

+

221

17 03 01 01 N

sep

-

649

07 03 08

split

1

+

amended orally (new number allocated: 807)

2

↓

653

08 14 01

sep

+

804

02 02 03 01

sep

+

278

sep/EV

-

239, 221, 2 remarks

644

06 03 01

sep

+

358

sep

-

678

18 06 04 01

sep

+

266

sep

↓

591

sep

+

140

21 03

BLOCK 4

+

141

143

142

601

21 01 04 01

705

23

605

23 01 04 01

593

19

416

19 04

105

19 10

324

104

103

102

695

19 10 02

799

19 10 03

697

19 10 04

600

21

91

19 09

92

319

93

90

774

19 09 02

775

19 09 03

693

19 09 04

146

21 03 17

315

19 08

86

84

85

691

19 08 03

88

19 08 05

686

19 06 02

687

19 06 06

688

19 07 01

313

19 07 02

798

19 07 03

597

19 07 04

663

15 03 03 01

580

595

19 01 04 01

764

19 02 04

682

19 02 12

797

19 02 13

amended orally (new number allocated: 816)

684

19 05 01

699

21 02 07 02

779

21 02 07 04

780

21 02 13

701

21 02 14

781

21 02 17

148

21 03 20

149

21 04 02

770

19 04 04

446

19 04 05

599

20 01 04 01

766

19 03 03

767

19 03 04

768

19 03 06

782

21 03 01 N

sep

+

694

19 10 01

sep

+

108

sep

↓

471

19 10 05

sep

-

776

19 10 06

split/RCV

1

+

454, 12, 8

2

+

381, 81, 8

329

sep

↓

692

19 09 01

sep

+

97

sep

↓

145

21 03 07

sep/VE

-

233, 228, 3

771

19 08 02 01

split

1

+

2

+

89

19 08 06

sep

-

470

19 08 07

RCV

-

45, 421, 9

772

19 08 08

sep

+

773

RCV

-

185, 282, 12

685

19 06 01

sep

+

222

sep

↓

311

19 06 05

sep

-

300

19 01 04 02

sep

-

681

19 02 03

split

1

+

(new number allocated: 815)

2/EV

-

264, 199, 7

765

19 02 05

sep

+

303

sep

↓

330

19 11 01

sep

-

698

21 02 03

split

1

+

2

+

700

21 02 07 03

sep

+

130

sep

-

150

21 04 02

sep

-

769

19 04 03

sep

+

(new number allocated after merging with 306: 817)

306

sep

+

(remainder)

738

21 03 21

sep

+

(new number allocated: 808)

344

11 03 01

↓

62

sep

↓

777

19 11 02

sep

+

331

sep

↓

294

20 02 01

sep

-

545

05 05 01 01

BLOCK 5

+

602

22

572

13 01 04 02

573

13 05 01 01

574

13 05 01 02

603

22 01 04 01

703

22 02 01

604

22 02 03

546

05 05 01 02

sep

+

42

sep

↓

637

05 05 01 03

sep/EV

-

304, 170, 2

43

sep

-

615

XX 01 01 01

BLOCK 6

+

617

XX 01 02 01 01

618

XX 01 02 11 01

426

XX 01 02 11 04

791

XX 01 01 01

split

1

+

2

+

616

XX 01 01 02 01

sep/EV

-

271, 190, 9

424

sep

-

337

XX 01 01 02 02

sep

-

153

sep

-

789

PART C-4

BLOCK 7

+

790

PART C-5

64

01 02 02

537

04 01 01

720

04 04 07

721

04 05 03

552

06 01 01

578

15 01 01

743

15 02 01 02

744

15 02 01 03

745

15 02 01 04

746

15 02 01 05

747

15 02 01 07

749

15 04 01 01

750

15 04 01 02

752

15 04 01 04

753

15 06 01 08

(new number allocated: 812)

754

15 06 01 03

amended orally (new number allocated: 811)

755

15 06 01 04

757

15 06 01 05

758

15 06 01 06

759

15 06 01 07

760

15 07 01 02

255

18 01 01

257

18 01 03

594

19 01 01 01

763

19 02 02 01

778

21 01 01 01

784

22 02 08

785

24 01 06

608

25 01 01 01

786

26 01 09 01

610

26 01 50 23

787

29 01 02 01

557

07 01 01

sep

+

203

sep

↓

204

07 01 02 01

sep

↓

205

07 01 02 11

sep

↓

206

07 01 03

sep

↓

250

15 02 01 09

sep

-

11

15 02 01 09 N

sep/EV

-

296, 168, 7

751

15 04 01 03

split

1

+

2

+

583

17 01 01

sep

+

216

sep

↓

217

17 01 02 01

sep

↓

218

17 01 02 11

sep

↓

219

17 01 03

sep

↓

74

19 01 02 11

sep

-

75

19 01 02 12

sep

-

76

19 01 03 02

sep

-

299

sep

-

120

21 01 02 12

sep

-

121

21 01 03 02

sep

-

347

25 01 01 03

RCV

-

38, 437, 4

378

26 01 50 10

sep/EV

-

249, 214, 10

PARLIAMENT

474

1004

BLOCK 8

+

524

11

523

481

482

521

522

527

';

520

708

519

525

526

480

488

1110

490

1111

489

491

1301

492

1870

493

1872

494

1873

709

102

710

2100

495

711

260

792

801

2831

794

3600

487

1100

sep

+

72

sep

-

428

2100

sep

-

364

2220

RCV

+

376, 105, 4

296

3702 N

RCV

-

213, 261, 5

712

3710

RCV

-

196, 259, 14

393

sep

-

COUNCIL

431

1100

sep

-

COURT OF JUSTICE

498

11

BLOCK 9

+

497

499

713

500

1110

501

2001

COURT OF AUDITORS

502

11

BLOCK 10

+

503

504

505

1110

506

200

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE

511

11

BLOCK 11

+

512

508

509

528

510

513

204

507

1004

sep

-

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

355

1004

BLOCK 12

+

517

11

514

515

516

394

110

518

204

EUROPEAN OMBUDSMAN

714

A-11

sep

+

Requests for roll-call votes

PPE-DE ams 773, 296

Verts/ALE ams 773, 776, 364

GUE/NGL am 470

EDD am 712

Dover ao ams 338, 339, 347

Bösch ea am 725

Requests for separate vote

PPE-DE ams 723, 553, 637, 507

PSE ams 723, 776

ELDR ams 437, 773

Verts/ALE am 653

GUE/NGL am 471

UEN ams 723, 619, 782

Requests for split votes

PPE-DE

am 731

1st part: text as a whole except the words ‘The appropriation is intended ... promotion of a social Europe’

2nd part: those words

761 (new 814)

1st part: budget line 16 05 01

2nd part: budget line 16 05 02

649 (new 807)

1st part: amounts

2nd part: remarks

681 (new 815)

1st part: amounts

2nd part: remarks

PSE

am 627

1st part: amounts

2nd part: remarks

Verts/ALE

am 776

1st part: amounts

2nd part: reserve

am 698

1st part: amounts

2nd part: reserve

am 751

1st part: text as a whole except the words ‘EUR 50 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Community of Historic Armed Guilds.’

2nd part: those words

UEN

am 771

1st part: amounts

2nd part: remarks

Bösch ea

am 725

1st part: amount of EUR 40 million on the new budget line 05 03 02 13

2nd part: remainder of the amendment

oral amendments

In addition to making a number of technical corrections, the general rapporteur moved three oral amendments:

| — | to DA 797 (new 816) to add the following remark: ‘This appropriation is also intended to finance a feasibility study on the establishment of a European Civil Peace Corps going beyond humanitarian aid in stricto sensu’; |
| --- | --- |

—

to DA 797 (new 816) to add the following remark: ‘This appropriation is also intended to finance a feasibility study on the establishment of a European Civil Peace Corps going beyond humanitarian aid in stricto sensu’;

| — | to DA 649 (new 807) to delete from the remarks: ‘Part of the appropriation may be allocated to the European Academy of the Urban Environment in Berlin, with due regard for the provisions of the Financial Regulation’;
  The amount was reduced by EUR 150 000; |
| --- | --- |

—

to DA 649 (new 807) to delete from the remarks: ‘Part of the appropriation may be allocated to the European Academy of the Urban Environment in Berlin, with due regard for the provisions of the Financial Regulation’;

The amount was reduced by EUR 150 000;

| — | to DA 754 (new 811) to add the following remarks: ‘EUR 150 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Academy of the Urban Environment in Berlin’;
  The amount was increased by EUR 150 000. |
| --- | --- |

—

to DA 754 (new 811) to add the following remarks: ‘EUR 150 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Academy of the Urban Environment in Berlin’;

The amount was increased by EUR 150 000.

2.   2004 draft general budget (Section III)

Report: MULDER (A5-0349/2003)

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| § 9 | 9 | PPE-DE | EV | + | 264, 189, 10 |
| | § | original text | | ↓ | |
| after § 16 | 7 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| after § 16 | 8 | PPE-DE | split/RCV | | |
| | | | 1 | + | 325, 146, 6 |
| | | | 2 | + | 248, 223, 3 |
| § 22 | § | original text | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 / EV | + | 259, 204, 10 |
| § 25 | 4 | PSE | | + | |
| § 28 | 5S | ELDR | | W | |
| § 32 | § | original text | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 | + | |
| § 34 | 10 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| | § | original text | | ↓ | |
| after § 37 | 6 | ELDR | | + | |
| § 38 | § | original text | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 / EV | + | 250, 228, 5 |
| § 39 | § | original text | RCV | + | 452, 18, 9, |
| § 45 | § | original text | sep | + | |
| § 49 | 1 | Verts/ALE | split | | |
| | | | 1 / EV | + | 248, 232, 5 |
| | | | 2 | - | |
| after § 49 | 12 | GUE/NGL | RCV | - | 231, 249, 6 |
| | 13 | GUE/NGL | | W | |
| | 14 | GUE/NGL | RCV | + | 260, 213, 5 |
| § 51 | § | original text | RCV | + | 454, 16, 13 |
| § 57 | § | original text | sep | + | |
| § 60 | 2 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| § 61 | § | original text | sep | + | |
| § 64 | § | original text | RCV | + | 389, 77, 12 |
| § 65 | § | original text | sep | + | |
| § 68 | § | original text | RCV | + | 421, 48, 11 |
| § 70 | § | original text | sep | + | |
| after § 72 | 3 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| annex 2 | 11 | committee | | W | |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

§ 9

9

PPE-DE

EV

+

264, 189, 10

§

original text

↓

after § 16

7

PPE-DE

+

after § 16

8

PPE-DE

split/RCV

1

+

325, 146, 6

2

+

248, 223, 3

§ 22

§

original text

split

1

+

2 / EV

+

259, 204, 10

§ 25

4

PSE

+

§ 28

5S

ELDR

W

§ 32

§

original text

split

1

+

2

+

§ 34

10

PPE-DE

+

§

original text

↓

after § 37

6

ELDR

+

§ 38

§

original text

split

1

+

2 / EV

+

250, 228, 5

§ 39

§

original text

RCV

+

452, 18, 9,

§ 45

§

original text

sep

+

§ 49

1

Verts/ALE

split

1 / EV

+

248, 232, 5

2

-

after § 49

12

GUE/NGL

RCV

-

231, 249, 6

13

GUE/NGL

W

14

GUE/NGL

RCV

+

260, 213, 5

§ 51

§

original text

RCV

+

454, 16, 13

§ 57

§

original text

sep

+

§ 60

2

Verts/ALE

+

§ 61

§

original text

sep

+

§ 64

§

original text

RCV

+

389, 77, 12

§ 65

§

original text

sep

+

§ 68

§

original text

RCV

+

421, 48, 11

§ 70

§

original text

sep

+

after § 72

3

Verts/ALE

-

annex 2

11

committee

W

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

Amendments 5, 11 and 13 had been withdrawn.

Requests for roll-call votes

PPE-DE am 8, §§ 39, 51, 64, 68

GUE/NGL ams 12, 14

Requests for separate vote

UEN § 45, 57, 65, 70

Verts/ALE § 61

Requests for split votes

PPE-DE

§ 38

1st part: text as a whole except the words ‘asks the Commission to submit ... on heading 3’

2nd part: those words

ELDR

am 1

1st part: text as a whole except the words ‘made at the Madrid Donors Conference’

2nd part: those words

Verts/ALE

am 8

1st part: text as a whole except the words ‘with great concern’

2nd part: those words

§ 32

1st part: up to ‘to use new technologies’

2nd part: remainder

UEN

§ 22

1st part: up to ‘the CAP mid-term review’

2nd part: remainder

3.   2004 draft general budget (Sections I, II, IV, V, VI, VII and VIII)

Report: GILL (A5-0350/2003)

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| § 11 | 4 | PPE-DE | | - | |
| after § 11 | 5 | PPE-DE | | - | |
| § 12 | 1 | PSE | | + | |
| § 16 | § | original text | | ↓ | |
| § 18, after indent 6 | 2 | PSE | | + | |
| § 19 | § | original text | RCV | + | 455, 11, 17 |
| after § 19 | 3 | PSE | EV | - | 226, 248, 4 |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

§ 11

4

PPE-DE

-

after § 11

5

PPE-DE

-

§ 12

1

PSE

+

§ 16

§

original text

↓

§ 18, after indent 6

2

PSE

+

§ 19

§

original text

RCV

+

455, 11, 17

after § 19

3

PSE

EV

-

226, 248, 4

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

Amendment 2/rev had been withdrawn.

Request for a roll-call vote

PPE-DE § 19

4.   Compensation to crime victims

Report: ANGELILLI (A5-0330/2003) [*]

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | 431, 35, 5 |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

431, 35, 5

Request for a roll-call vote

UEN final vote

5.   Recovery of cod stocks

Report: STIHLER (A5-0341/2003) [*]

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

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

6.   Development of the Community's railways

Recommendation for second reading: JARZEMBOWSKI (A5-0327/2003) [***II]

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| proposal to reject common position | 12 | GUE/NGL | RCV | - | 70, 394, 16 |
| amendments by committee responsible — block vote | 3-4
  9 | committee | | + | |
| amendments by committee responsible — separate votes | 1 | committee | RCV | + | 350, 132, 3 |
| | 5 | committee | RCV | - | 234, 243, 6 |
| | 6 | committee | RCV | + | 386, 87, 7 |
| | 7 | committee | split/RCV | | |
| | | | 1 | + | 353, 128, 4 |
| | | | 2 | + | 337, 136, 5 |
| | | | 3 | + | 340, 129, 9 |
| | | | 4 | + | 340, 128, 8 |
| | | | 5 | + | 348, 129, 7 |
| | 8 | committee | RCV | + | 381, 91, 10 |
| | 10 | committee | sep | + | |
| | 11 | committee | RCV | - | 236, 244, 6 |
| recital 3 | 2 | committee | split/RCV | | |
| | | | 1 | + | 318, 161, 5 |
| | | | 2 | + | 317, 157, 5 |
| | 13/rev | EDD | RCV | ↓ | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

proposal to reject common position

12

GUE/NGL

RCV

-

70, 394, 16

amendments by committee responsible — block vote

3-4

9

committee

+

amendments by committee responsible — separate votes

1

committee

RCV

+

350, 132, 3

5

committee

RCV

-

234, 243, 6

6

committee

RCV

+

386, 87, 7

7

committee

split/RCV

1

+

353, 128, 4

2

+

337, 136, 5

3

+

340, 129, 9

4

+

340, 128, 8

5

+

348, 129, 7

8

committee

RCV

+

381, 91, 10

10

committee

sep

+

11

committee

RCV

-

236, 244, 6

recital 3

2

committee

split/RCV

1

+

318, 161, 5

2

+

317, 157, 5

13/rev

EDD

RCV

↓

Requests for roll-call votes

Verts/ALE ams 7, 8

GUE/NGL ams 1, 2, 5, 6 [corresponded to am 7 in the FR version], 11, 12, 13

EDD ams 12 and 13/rev

Requests for separate vote

PSE ams 5, 11, 12, 13

Verts/ALE ams 5, 8, 10, 11

Requests for split votes

Verts/ALE

am 2

1st part: up to ‘national transport services’

2nd part: remainder

GUE/NGL

am 7 [corresponds to am 6 in the FR version]

1st part: ‘- a) paragraph 2 shall ... 1 January 2006’

2nd part: ‘and for the purpose of ... 1 January 2008’

3rd part: ‘This shall include ... own train paths’

4th part: ‘Member States shall remain ... an earlier date’

5th part: ‘The exercise of such rights ... are similar’

Other information

Amendment 6 corresponded to amendment 7 in French and amendment 7 to amendment 6.

7.   Safety on the Community's railways

Recommendation for second reading: STERCKX (A5-0325/2003) [***II]

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amendments by committee responsible — block vote | 1-2
  5
  8
  12
  14-16
  23-25
  27
  32
  37 | committee | | + | |
| amendments by committee responsible — separate votes | 3 | committee | RCV | + | 406, 66, 6 |
| | 7 | committee | RCV | + | 413, 53, 6 |
| | 9 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 10 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 21 | committee | sep | + | |
| | 22 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 26 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 28 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 29 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 31 | committee | sep | + | |
| | 33 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 34 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 35 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 36 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 38 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 40 | committee | sep | - | |
| art 4, § 2, before point 1 | 42 | ELDR | | + | |
| | 11 | committee | | ↓ | |
| art 4, § 2, after alinéa 2 | 43 | ELDR | | + | |
| | 13 | committee | | ↓ | |
| art 8, § 1 | 44 | ELDR | | + | |
| | 17 | committee | | ↓ | |
| art 8, after § 2 | 45 | ELDR | | W | |
| | 18 | committee | | + | |
| art 8, after § 3 | 46 | ELDR | | + | |
| | 19 | committee | | ↓ | |
| art 8, § 4 | 47 | ELDR | | + | |
| | 20 | committee | | ↓ | |
| art 13 | 52 | PSE | | - | |
| | 48 | ELDR | | + | |
| | 30 | committee | | ↓ | |
| art 31 | 51 | PSE | | - | |
| annex 1 | 49 | ELDR | | + | |
| | 39 | committee | | ↓ | |
| after recital 9 | 41 | ELDR | | + | |
| | 4 | committee | | ↓ | |
| after recital 17 | 50 | ELDR | | + | |
| | 6 | committee | | ↓ | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

amendments by committee responsible — block vote

1-2

5

8

12

14-16

23-25

27

32

37

committee

+

amendments by committee responsible — separate votes

3

committee

RCV

+

406, 66, 6

7

committee

RCV

+

413, 53, 6

9

committee

sep

-

10

committee

sep

-

21

committee

sep

+

22

committee

sep

-

26

committee

sep

-

28

committee

sep

-

29

committee

sep

-

31

committee

sep

+

33

committee

sep

-

34

committee

sep

-

35

committee

sep

-

36

committee

sep

-

38

committee

sep

-

40

committee

sep

-

art 4, § 2, before point 1

42

ELDR

+

11

committee

↓

art 4, § 2, after alinéa 2

43

ELDR

+

13

committee

↓

art 8, § 1

44

ELDR

+

17

committee

↓

art 8, after § 2

45

ELDR

W

18

committee

+

art 8, after § 3

46

ELDR

+

19

committee

↓

art 8, § 4

47

ELDR

+

20

committee

↓

art 13

52

PSE

-

48

ELDR

+

30

committee

↓

art 31

51

PSE

-

annex 1

49

ELDR

+

39

committee

↓

after recital 9

41

ELDR

+

4

committee

↓

after recital 17

50

ELDR

+

6

committee

↓

Requests for roll-call votes

GUE/NGL ams 3, 7

Requests for separate vote

PPE-DE ams 10, 21, 26, 31, 36

PSE ams 28, 30

ELDR ams 9, 10, 22, 26, 28, 29, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 40, 4, 6, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50

8.   Interoperability of the trans-European rail system

Recommendation for second reading: AINARDI (A5-0321/2003) [***II]

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amendments by committee responsible — block vote | 2
  5 | committee | | + | |
| art 1[Directive 96/48/EC] | 6 | GUE/NGL | EV | - | 290, 150, 6 |
| | 1 | committee | | + | |
| annex 3[Directive 96/48/EC] | 10 | ELDR | EV | - | 243, 203, 2 |
| art 1, § 1[Directive 2001/16/EC] | 7/rev | GUE/NGL | EV | - | 284, 147, 10 |
| | 3 | committee | | + | |
| art 2, § 1[Directive 2001/16/EC] | 8 | GUE/NGL | EV | - | 285, 151, 11 |
| | 4 | committee | | + | |
| annex 3[Directive 2001/16/EC] | 9 | ELDR | | - | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

amendments by committee responsible — block vote

2

5

committee

+

art 1[Directive 96/48/EC]

6

GUE/NGL

EV

-

290, 150, 6

1

committee

+

annex 3[Directive 96/48/EC]

10

ELDR

EV

-

243, 203, 2

art 1, § 1[Directive 2001/16/EC]

7/rev

GUE/NGL

EV

-

284, 147, 10

3

committee

+

art 2, § 1[Directive 2001/16/EC]

8

GUE/NGL

EV

-

285, 151, 11

4

committee

+

annex 3[Directive 2001/16/EC]

9

ELDR

-

9.   European Railway Agency

Recommendation for second reading: SAVARY (A5-0323/2003) [***II]

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amendments by committee responsible — block vote | 1
  3-9
  11-12
  14-32 | committee | | + | |
| art 26 | 34 | PSE | | W | |
| | 10 | committee | | + | |
| recital 23 | 33 | PSE | RCV | + | 402, 56, 2 |
| | 2 | committee | | ↓ | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

amendments by committee responsible — block vote

1

3-9

11-12

14-32

committee

+

art 26

34

PSE

W

10

committee

+

recital 23

33

PSE

RCV

+

402, 56, 2

2

committee

↓

Amendment 13 had been cancelled

Requests for roll-call votes

Verts/ALE ams 33, 34 [amendment withdrawn]

Other information

The PSE Group had withdrawn amendment 34.

10.   Prevention and control of trafficking in human organs

Report: ROBERT EVANS (A5-0326/2003) [*]

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amendments by committee responsible — block vote | 1-3
  5-30
  32
  34-39
  41-48 | committee | | + | |
| amendments by committee responsible — separate votes | 4 | committee | sep / EV | + | 249, 172, 7 |
| art 1, after § 4 | 49 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| art 2, § 2, after point (a) | 54 | PSE | | + | |
| art 2, point 2, indent (d) | 31D | committee | | + | |
| | 50/rev. | PPE-DE | | ↓ | |
| art 2, point 2, indent (f) | 33S | committee | | + | |
| | 51 | PPE-DE | | ↓ | |
| after art 4 | 52 | PPE-DE | | - | |
| | 40 | committee | | + | |
| art 7, point (a) | 55 | PSE | | - | |
| vote: amended proposal | | + | |
| vote: legislative resolution | RCV | + | 432, 0, 25 |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

amendments by committee responsible — block vote

1-3

5-30

32

34-39

41-48

committee

+

amendments by committee responsible — separate votes

4

committee

sep / EV

+

249, 172, 7

art 1, after § 4

49

PPE-DE

+

art 2, § 2, after point (a)

54

PSE

+

art 2, point 2, indent (d)

31D

committee

+

50/rev.

PPE-DE

↓

art 2, point 2, indent (f)

33S

committee

+

51

PPE-DE

↓

after art 4

52

PPE-DE

-

40

committee

+

art 7, point (a)

55

PSE

-

vote: amended proposal

+

vote: legislative resolution

RCV

+

432, 0, 25

Amendment 53 had been cancelled

Request for a roll-call vote

PSE final vote

Requests for a separate vote

PSE am 4

11.   Additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro

Report: BELDER (A5-0356/2003) [*]

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amendments by committee responsible — block vote | 1-2 | committee | | + | |
| text as a whole | 3-13 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| vote: amended proposal | | | | + | |
| vote: legislative resolution | | + | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

amendments by committee responsible — block vote

1-2

committee

+

text as a whole

3-13

Verts/ALE

-

vote: amended proposal

+

vote: legislative resolution

+

12.   Outcome of the European Council

Motions for resolutions: B5-0456, 0457, 0458, 0459, 0461 and 0463/2003

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| motions for resolutions by political groups |
| B5-0456/2003 | | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| joint motion for a resolution RC5-0457/2003




  (PSE, ELDR, PPE-DE, Mr Collins, Mrs Muscardini) |
| § 7 | | original text | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 | + | |
| after § 15 | 5 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| | 7 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| | 8 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| after § 21 | 10 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| § 23 | 1 | ELDR | EV | - | 217, 227, 11 |
| after § 23 | 9 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| after § 27 | 2 | ELDR | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 / EV | + | 258, 189, 4 |
| | | | 3 | + | |
| after § 36 | 3 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| after § 46 | 6 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| after § 50 | 4 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | + | |
| motions for resolutions by political groups |
| B5-0457/2003 | | PSE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0458/2003 | | ELDR | | ↓ | |
| B5-0459/2003 | | PPE-DE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0461/2003 | | GUE/NGL | | ↓ | |
| B5-0463/2003 | | UEN | | ↓ | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

motions for resolutions by political groups

B5-0456/2003

Verts/ALE

-

joint motion for a resolution RC5-0457/2003

(PSE, ELDR, PPE-DE, Mr Collins, Mrs Muscardini)

§ 7

original text

split

1

+

2

+

after § 15

5

Verts/ALE

-

7

Verts/ALE

-

8

Verts/ALE

-

after § 21

10

PPE-DE

+

§ 23

1

ELDR

EV

-

217, 227, 11

after § 23

9

Verts/ALE

+

after § 27

2

ELDR

split

1

+

2 / EV

+

258, 189, 4

3

+

after § 36

3

PPE-DE

+

after § 46

6

Verts/ALE

-

after § 50

4

Verts/ALE

-

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

motions for resolutions by political groups

B5-0457/2003

PSE

↓

B5-0458/2003

ELDR

↓

B5-0459/2003

PPE-DE

↓

B5-0461/2003

GUE/NGL

↓

B5-0463/2003

UEN

↓

Requests for split votes

PPE-DE

am 2

1st part: up to ‘which is unacceptable’

2nd part: ‘and believes the failure ...the matter to be a scandal’

3rd part: remainder

Verts/ALE

§ 7

1st part: up to ‘macroeconomic policies’

2nd part: remainder

13.   Main aspects and basic choices of CFSP

Report: BROK (A5-0348/2003)

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| § 8, indent 5 | 1 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| § 15 | 4 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| § 17 | 5 | Verts/ALE | RCV | - | 88, 327, 43 |
| | § | original text | RCV | + | 305, 135, 18 |
| after § 17 | 6 | Verts/ALE | RCV | + | 355, 88, 9 |
| § 19 | | original text | RCV | + | 333, 103, 19 |
| § 20 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 26 | | original text | RCV | + | 326, 126, 7 |
| § 27 | | original text | RCV | + | 335, 97, 24 |
| § 28 | | original text | RCV | + | 313, 110, 30 |
| § 33 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 34 | | original text | RCV | + | 354, 78, 27 |
| § 37 | | original text | RCV | + | 329, 99, 20 |
| § 39 | | original text | RCV | + | 298, 132, 24 |
| § 40 | | original text | RCV | + | 302, 133, 19 |
| § 41 | 7 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| | § | original text | RCV | + | 342, 98, 21 |
| § 53 | 11 | PSE | | + | |
| § 57 | 12 | PSE | | + | |
| § 61 | 3 | PSE | | + | |
| § 67 | | original text | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 / EV | + | 280, 156, 14 |
| § 74 | 8 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| | 13 | PSE | | + | |
| § 75 | 9 | Verts/ALE | RCV | + | 299, 24, 131 |
| after § 75 | 10 | Verts/ALE | split/RCV | | |
| | | | 1 | + | 274, 159, 22 |
| | | | 2 | - | 106, 303, 43 |
| § 78 | 2 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| rec H | | original text | RCV | + | 308, 129, 15 |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

§ 8, indent 5

1

PPE-DE

+

§ 15

4

Verts/ALE

+

§ 17

5

Verts/ALE

RCV

-

88, 327, 43

§

original text

RCV

+

305, 135, 18

after § 17

6

Verts/ALE

RCV

+

355, 88, 9

§ 19

original text

RCV

+

333, 103, 19

§ 20

original text

sep

+

§ 26

original text

RCV

+

326, 126, 7

§ 27

original text

RCV

+

335, 97, 24

§ 28

original text

RCV

+

313, 110, 30

§ 33

original text

sep

+

§ 34

original text

RCV

+

354, 78, 27

§ 37

original text

RCV

+

329, 99, 20

§ 39

original text

RCV

+

298, 132, 24

§ 40

original text

RCV

+

302, 133, 19

§ 41

7

Verts/ALE

-

§

original text

RCV

+

342, 98, 21

§ 53

11

PSE

+

§ 57

12

PSE

+

§ 61

3

PSE

+

§ 67

original text

split

1

+

2 / EV

+

280, 156, 14

§ 74

8

Verts/ALE

+

13

PSE

+

§ 75

9

Verts/ALE

RCV

+

299, 24, 131

after § 75

10

Verts/ALE

split/RCV

1

+

274, 159, 22

2

-

106, 303, 43

§ 78

2

PPE-DE

+

rec H

original text

RCV

+

308, 129, 15

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

Requests for roll-call votes

ELDR am 9

Verts/ALE ams 5, 10, 6, §§ 17, 19, 26, 27, 28, 34, 37, 39, 40, 41, rec H

Requests for split votes

PPE-DE

am 10

1st part: up to ‘and the Tibetan representatives’

2nd part: remainder

§ 67

1st part: up to ‘the possibility of full membership’

2nd part: remainder

Requests for separate vote

PSE §§ 20, 26, 33

Other information

In the absence of the rapporteur, the two oral amendments he had tabled were not considered since they were not sponsored by another Member.

14.   Universal moratorium on the death penalty

Motions for resolutions: B5-0441, 0442, 0443, 0444 and 0447/2003

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| joint motion for a resolution RC5-0441/2003




  (PPE-DE, PSE, ELDR, Verts/ALE, GUE/NGL and other Members) |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |
| motions for resolutions by political groups |
| B5-0441/2003 | | PSE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0442/2003 | | Verts/ALE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0443/2003 | | ELDR | | ↓ | |
| B5-0444/2003 | | PPE-DE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0447/2003 | | GUE/NGL | | ↓ | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

joint motion for a resolution RC5-0441/2003

(PPE-DE, PSE, ELDR, Verts/ALE, GUE/NGL and other Members)

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

motions for resolutions by political groups

B5-0441/2003

PSE

↓

B5-0442/2003

Verts/ALE

↓

B5-0443/2003

ELDR

↓

B5-0444/2003

PPE-DE

↓

B5-0447/2003

GUE/NGL

↓

15.   Peace and dignity in the Middle East

Report: MENENDEZ DEL VALLE (A5-0351/2003)

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| after § 8 | 10 | GUE/NGL | RCV | + | 244, 140, 39 |
| after § 13 | 11 | PSE, GUE/NGL, Verts/ALE | RCV | + | 385, 9, 37 |
| § 18 | | original text | sep | + | |
| after § 20 | 13 | GUE/NGL | RCV | - | 118, 299, 13 |
| | 16 | PPE-DE | RCV | + | 410, 8, 5 |
| after § 21 | 6/rev | PSE | RCV | + | 361, 30, 35 |
| after § 22 | 2=
  12= | Verts/ALEGUE/NGL | RCV | + | 206, 204, 11 |
| § 28 | 17 | PPE-DE | RCV | + | 263, 150, 15 |
| § 34 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 35 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 36 | | original text | split/RCV | | |
| | | | 1 | + | 375, 37, 20 |
| | | | 2 | + | 389, 16, 14 |
| § 37 | 1 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| § 39 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 40 | | original text | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 | + | |
| after § 42 | 3 | Verts/ALE | RCV | - | 204, 206, 13 |
| | 8 | PSE | | + | |
| § 44 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 45 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 46 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 47 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 51 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 52 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 53 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 55 | 7 | PSE | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 | + | |
| | § | original text | split | ↓ | |
| after § 56 | 4 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| § 58 | § | original text | sep | + | |
| § 60 | 14 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| § 61 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 65 | | original text | split/RCV | | |
| | | | 1 | + | 403, 11, 9 |
| | | | 2 | - | 186, 194, 39 |
| § 66 | | original text | split/RCV | | |
| | | | 1 | + | 398, 12, 12 |
| | | | 2 | + | 191, 179, 39 |
| recital G | | original text | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 | - | |
| recital J | 9S | ELDR | | - | |
| vote: resolution




  (as a whole) | RCV | + | 343, 19, 57 |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

after § 8

10

GUE/NGL

RCV

+

244, 140, 39

after § 13

11

PSE, GUE/NGL, Verts/ALE

RCV

+

385, 9, 37

§ 18

original text

sep

+

after § 20

13

GUE/NGL

RCV

-

118, 299, 13

16

PPE-DE

RCV

+

410, 8, 5

after § 21

6/rev

PSE

RCV

+

361, 30, 35

after § 22

2=

12=

Verts/ALEGUE/NGL

RCV

+

206, 204, 11

§ 28

17

PPE-DE

RCV

+

263, 150, 15

§ 34

original text

sep

+

§ 35

original text

sep

+

§ 36

original text

split/RCV

1

+

375, 37, 20

2

+

389, 16, 14

§ 37

1

Verts/ALE

+

§ 39

original text

sep

+

§ 40

original text

split

1

+

2

+

after § 42

3

Verts/ALE

RCV

-

204, 206, 13

8

PSE

+

§ 44

original text

sep

+

§ 45

original text

sep

+

§ 46

original text

sep

+

§ 47

original text

sep

+

§ 51

original text

sep

+

§ 52

original text

sep

+

§ 53

original text

sep

+

§ 55

7

PSE

split

1

+

2

+

§

original text

split

↓

after § 56

4

Verts/ALE

-

§ 58

§

original text

sep

+

§ 60

14

PPE-DE

+

§ 61

original text

sep

+

§ 65

original text

split/RCV

1

+

403, 11, 9

2

-

186, 194, 39

§ 66

original text

split/RCV

1

+

398, 12, 12

2

+

191, 179, 39

recital G

original text

split

1

+

2

-

recital J

9S

ELDR

-

vote: resolution

(as a whole)

RCV

+

343, 19, 57

Amendment 5 had been cancelled

Amendment 15 had been withdrawn

Requests for roll-call votes

Verts/ALE ams 11, 2, 3

GUE/NGL am 11

UEN §§ 36, 65, 66, ams 6, 10, 13, 16, 17, final vote

Requests for split votes

PPE-DE

§ 66

1st part: up to ‘should be put in place’

2nd part: remainder

ELDR

am 7

1st part: up to ‘affecting the entire region’

2nd part: remainder

§ 40

1st part: up to ‘different cultures and religions’

2nd part: remainder

GUE/NGL

recital G

1st part: text as a whole except the words ‘for the West... Islamic public opinion’

2nd part: those words

UEN

§ 36

1st part: up to ‘in the West Bank’

2nd part: remainder

§ 65

1st part: up to ‘Palestinian National Authority’

2nd part: remainder

Requests for separate vote

ELDR §§ 18, 34, 35, 36, 39, 44, 45, 46, 47, 51, 52, 53, 55, 58, 61, 65, 66

GUE/NGL § 66

UEN recs G, §§ 18, 35, 66

16.   Entrepreneurship in Europe

Report: LANGEN (A5-0347/2003)

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| after § 3 | 6 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| § 6 | 3D | PPE-DE | | + | |
| after § 12 | 7 | PPE-DE | EV | + | 188, 178, 7 |
| § 21 | 4 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| § 24 | 5S | PPE-DE | | + | |
| recital N | 1 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| recital Q | 2 | PPE-DE | EV | + | 189, 171, 12 |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

after § 3

6

Verts/ALE

+

§ 6

3D

PPE-DE

+

after § 12

7

PPE-DE

EV

+

188, 178, 7

§ 21

4

PPE-DE

+

§ 24

5S

PPE-DE

+

recital N

1

PPE-DE

+

recital Q

2

PPE-DE

EV

+

189, 171, 12

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

17.   Industrial policy in an enlarged Europe

Report: ZRIHEN (A5-0328/2003)

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| § 1, point (d) | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 1, point i) | | original text | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 | - | |
| after § 1 | 13 | PSE | RCV | + | 291, 64, 3 |
| § 2 | 8 | PPE-DE | | + | Amended orally |
| § 3 | 9 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| § 8 | 10 | PPE-DE | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 | + | |
| § 11 | | original text | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | Amended orally |
| | | | 2 | + | |
| § 15 | 11D | PPE-DE | EV | - | 141, 150, 21 |
| § 16 | 12S | PPE-DE | | + | |
| recital A | 1 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| recital G | | original text | sep / EV | - | 149, 168, 3 |
| recital K | 2D | PPE-DE | | - | |
| recital O | 14 | PSE | | + | |
| rec P | 3 | PPE-DE | | ↓ | |
| recital S | 4D | PPE-DE | | W | |
| | § | original text | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 / EV | + | 166, 140, 6 |
| | | | 3 / EV | + | 170, 137, 8 |
| | | | 4 | - | |
| rec W | 5 | PPE-DE | EV | - | 138, 169, 1 |
| rec Z | 6S | PPE-DE | | + | |
| rec ZA | 7D | PPE-DE | | + | |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

§ 1, point (d)

original text

sep

+

§ 1, point i)

original text

split

1

+

2

-

after § 1

13

PSE

RCV

+

291, 64, 3

§ 2

8

PPE-DE

+

Amended orally

§ 3

9

PPE-DE

+

§ 8

10

PPE-DE

split

1

+

2

+

§ 11

original text

split

1

+

Amended orally

2

+

§ 15

11D

PPE-DE

EV

-

141, 150, 21

§ 16

12S

PPE-DE

+

recital A

1

PPE-DE

+

recital G

original text

sep / EV

-

149, 168, 3

recital K

2D

PPE-DE

-

recital O

14

PSE

+

rec P

3

PPE-DE

↓

recital S

4D

PPE-DE

W

§

original text

split

1

+

2 / EV

+

166, 140, 6

3 / EV

+

170, 137, 8

4

-

rec W

5

PPE-DE

EV

-

138, 169, 1

rec Z

6S

PPE-DE

+

rec ZA

7D

PPE-DE

+

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

Requests for roll-call votes

PSE am 13

Requests for split votes

PPE-DE

am 10

1st part: up to ‘the Merger Directive’

2nd part: remainder

PSE

recital S

1st part: ‘supporting ... industrial sector’

2nd part: ‘invites ... full employment’

3rd part: ‘hopes ... sectoral crises’

4th part: ‘stresses ... in difficulty’

ELDR

§ 1, point i)

1st part: the words ‘incorporating education, training and skills into industrial policy’

2nd part: remainder

Verts/ALE

§ 11

1st part: up to ‘Galileo project’

2nd part: remainder

Requests for separate vote

PPE-DE § 1, point (d)

PSE recital G

Other information

The PPE-DE Group had withdrawn its amendment 4.

The rapporteur had proposed the following oral amendments:

| | to amendment 8, to replace ‘all measures’ with ‘the measures’; |
| --- | --- |

to amendment 8, to replace ‘all measures’ with ‘the measures’;

| | to paragraph 11, to replace ‘alternative energy sources’ with ‘renewable energy sources’ |
| --- | --- |

to paragraph 11, to replace ‘alternative energy sources’ with ‘renewable energy sources’

18.   Situation in Bolivia

Motions for resolutions: B5-0454, 0455, 0460, 0462 and 0464/2003

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| joint motion for a resolution RC5-0454/2003




  (PPE-DE, PSE, ELDR, Verts/ALE, GUE/NGL) |
| after § 3 | 1 | GUE/NGL | EV | + | 174, 128, 2 |
| after § 4 | 2 | GUE/NGL | EV | + | 156, 144, 2 |
| after § 6 | 3 | GUE/NGL | | + | |
| recital F | | original text | sep | + | |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |
| motions for resolutions by political groups |
| B5-0454/2003 | | PSE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0455/2003 | | PPE-DE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0460/2003 | | Verts/ALE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0462/2003 | | GUE/NGL | | ↓ | |
| B5-0464/2003 | | ELDR | | ↓ | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

joint motion for a resolution RC5-0454/2003

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

after § 3

1

GUE/NGL

EV

+

174, 128, 2

after § 4

2

GUE/NGL

EV

+

156, 144, 2

after § 6

3

GUE/NGL

+

recital F

original text

sep

+

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

motions for resolutions by political groups

B5-0454/2003

PSE

↓

B5-0455/2003

PPE-DE

↓

B5-0460/2003

Verts/ALE

↓

B5-0462/2003

GUE/NGL

↓

B5-0464/2003

ELDR

↓

Request for a separate vote

PPE-DE recital F

19.   Burundi

Motion for a resolution: B5-0434/2003

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Motion for a resolution B5-0434/2003




  (Development Committee) |
| text as a whole | 1-23 | different political groups | | + | |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | RCV | + | 76, 0, 1 |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

Motion for a resolution B5-0434/2003

(Development Committee)

text as a whole

1-23

different political groups

+

vote: resolution (as a whole)

RCV

+

76, 0, 1

Request for a roll-call vote

PPE-DE final vote

20.   Turkmenistan and Central Asia

Motions for resolutions: B5-0436, 0440, 0445, 0446, 0449, 0450 and 0452/2003

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| joint motion for a resolution RC5-0436/2003




  (PPE-DE, PSE, ELDR, Verts/ALE, GUE/NGL, EDD) |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |
| motions for resolutions by political groups |
| B5-0436/2003 | | PSE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0440/2003 | | ELDR | | ↓ | |
| B5-0445/2003 | | EDD | | ↓ | |
| B5-0446/2003 | | UEN | | ↓ | |
| B5-0449/2003 | | GUE/NGL | | ↓ | |
| B5-0450/2003 | | PPE-DE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0452/2003 | | Verts/ALE | | ↓ | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

joint motion for a resolution RC5-0436/2003

(PPE-DE, PSE, ELDR, Verts/ALE, GUE/NGL, EDD)

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

motions for resolutions by political groups

B5-0436/2003

PSE

↓

B5-0440/2003

ELDR

↓

B5-0445/2003

EDD

↓

B5-0446/2003

UEN

↓

B5-0449/2003

GUE/NGL

↓

B5-0450/2003

PPE-DE

↓

B5-0452/2003

Verts/ALE

↓

21.   Nepal

Motions for resolutions: B5-0435, 0437, 0439, 0448, 0451 and 0453/2003

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| joint motion for a resolution RC5-0435/2003




  (PPE-DE, PSE, ELDR, Verts/ALE, GUE/NGL, UEN) |
| after § 9 | 1 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | RCV | + | 81, 0, 2 |
| motions for resolutions by political groups |
| B5-0435/2003 | | UEN | | ↓ | |
| B5-0437/2003 | | PSE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0439/2003 | | ELDR | | ↓ | |
| B5-0448/2003 | | GUE/NGL | | ↓ | |
| B5-0451/2003 | | PPE-DE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0453/2003 | | Verts/ALE | | ↓ | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

joint motion for a resolution RC5-0435/2003

(PPE-DE, PSE, ELDR, Verts/ALE, GUE/NGL, UEN)

after § 9

1

Verts/ALE

-

vote: resolution (as a whole)

RCV

+

81, 0, 2

motions for resolutions by political groups

B5-0435/2003

UEN

↓

B5-0437/2003

PSE

↓

B5-0439/2003

ELDR

↓

B5-0448/2003

GUE/NGL

↓

B5-0451/2003

PPE-DE

↓

B5-0453/2003

Verts/ALE

↓

Thomas Manna pointed out that the date in recital C should be ‘29 January’ and not ‘19 January’ and requested that the resoltion also be forwarded to the government of Bhutan (the President marked his agreement).

22.   Common fisheries policy

Report: FIGUEIREDO (A5-0331/2003)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | RCV | + | 82, 0 ,3 |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

RCV

+

82, 0 ,3

Requests for roll-call votes

PPE-DE final vote

23.   Fishing fleets (2001 & 2002)

Report: McKENNA (A5-0332/2003)

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

---

ANNEX II

RESULT OF ROLL-CALL VOTES

1.   Draft general budget of the European Union 2004

For: 174

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

ELDR: Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Newton Dunn, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Schmidt, Sterckx, Van Hecke, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Meijer, Sjöstedt

NI: Beysen

PPE-DE: Arvidsson, Atkins, Balfe, Banotti, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Doorn, Dover, Ferrer, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Kauppi, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Korhola, Maat, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Martens, Mauro, Mombaur, Nicholson, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Perry, Pex, Pronk, Purvis, Sacrédeus, Smet, Stenmarck, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tannock, Thyssen, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Adam, van den Berg, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Cashman, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Ford, Gill, Goebbels, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Imbeni, Kinnock, Kuhne, Lalumière, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Medina Ortega, Miller, Moraes, Murphy, Myller, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Rothley, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Simpson, Skinner, Stihler, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zrihen

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

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 275

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

ELDR: André-Léonard, Attwooll, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Flesch, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Nordmann, Olsson, Pohjamo, Procacci, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Watson

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci

NI: Berthu, Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lisi, Lulling, McCartin, Marinos, Marques, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Sommer, Stenzel, Tajani, Theato, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, Campos, Carnero González, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gillig, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Iivari, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Malliori, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Rothe, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schulz, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Stockmann, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Zorba

UEN: Bigliardo, Caullery, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Abstention: 14

ELDR: Andreasen

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bordes, Boudjenah, Cauquil, Herzog

PPE-DE: De Sarnez, Grossetête, Posselt, Rübig

PSE: Aparicio Sánchez, Casaca, Mann Erika, Roth-Behrendt

2.   Draft general budget of the European Union 2004

For: 51

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland

ELDR: Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Blak, Cossutta, Meijer, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt

NI: Ilgenfritz

PPE-DE: Arvidsson, Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Elles, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, McMillan-Scott, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Stenmarck, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers, Wuermeling

PSE: van den Berg, Corbey, Haug, van Hulten, Lange, Swiebel, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Wiersma

Verts/ALE: Gahrton

Against: 397

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schröder Ilka, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Hager, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Banotti, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lisi, Lulling, McCartin, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenzel, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, Bösch, Bullmann, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

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

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Hudghton, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 7

EDD: Bonde, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Herzog

NI: Garaud

PPE-DE: Mauro

PSE: van den Burg

Verts/ALE: Schörling

3.   Draft general budget of the European Union 2004

For: 318

EDD: Abitbol

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Flesch, Maaten, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Caudron

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Hager, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Atkins, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Gemelli, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Rübig, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Dehousse, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, Evans Robert J.E., Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Wynn

UEN: Bigliardo, Caullery, Nobilia, Pasqua, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Against: 143

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Boogerd-Quaak, Ludford, Lynne, Manders, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Schmidt

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Cauquil, Cossutta, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Arvidsson, Avilés Perea, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Herranz García, Naranjo Escobar, Ojeda Sanz, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Stenmarck, Valdivielso de Cué, Zabell

PSE: Andersson, van den Berg, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Corbey, De Keyser, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Hedkvist Petersen, van Hulten, Karlsson, Katiforis, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuhne, McNally, Martin Hans-Peter, Mastorakis, Roth-Behrendt, Roure, Sandberg-Fries, Scheele, Swiebel, Swoboda, Thorning-Schmidt, Whitehead, Wiersma, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 4

EDD: Farage

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Ilgenfritz

PSE: Mann Erika

4.   Draft general budget of the European Union 2004

For: 419

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Gemelli, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 36

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Boogerd-Quaak

NI: Berthu, Garaud, de La Perriere, Souchet

PPE-DE: Avilés Perea, Bourlanges, Camisón Asensio, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Herranz García, Hortefeux, Naranjo Escobar, Ojeda Sanz, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pomés Ruiz, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Valdivielso de Cué, Zabell

PSE: Karamanou, Katiforis, Kreissl-Dörfler

UEN: Bigliardo, Caullery, Nobilia, Pasqua, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Abstention: 6

EDD: Farage

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Laguiller

NI: Ilgenfritz

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For: 454

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sandersten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, de La Perriere, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, 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, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

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

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

Against: 12

EDD: Farage

NI: Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Bourlanges

Abstention: 8

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter

Verts/ALE: McKenna, Piétrasanta, Rod

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For: 381

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Dary

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Hager, Ilgenfritz, de La Perriere, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Xarchakos, Zabell, 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, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

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

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Against: 81

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

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

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 8

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Brie

NI: Garaud

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter

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For: 45

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Vachetta, Vinci

PSE: Goebbels, Lund, Martínez Martínez

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Mayol i Raynal, Ortuondo Larrea

Against: 421

EDD: Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, 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, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Bigliardo, Camre, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 9

ELDR: Boogerd-Quaak

NI: Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis

PPE-DE: Mastella, Posselt, Rübig

PSE: Dehousse

UEN: Caullery

8.   Draft general budget of the European Union 2004

For: 185

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

ELDR: André-Léonard, Nordmann, Paulsen, Sbarbati, Schmidt

GUE/NGL: Dary

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Ilgenfritz

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zissener

PSE: Corbey, Karlsson, Poignant

UEN: Bigliardo, Collins, Nobilia, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Turchi

Against: 282

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Andreasen, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Borghezio, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Bourlanges, Daul, Decourrière, De Veyrac, Fourtou, Grossetête, Korhola, Lamassoure, Martin Hugues, Musotto, Schaffner, Zimmerling

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Caullery, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Thomas-Mauro

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

Abstention: 12

EDD: Farage

ELDR: Mulder

GUE/NGL: Cossutta

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen

PPE-DE: De Sarnez, Hansenne, Maat, Matikainen-Kallström, Posselt

PSE: van Hulten

9.   Draft general budget of the European Union 2004

For: 38

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Newton Dunn

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Elles, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Marinho, Müller Rosemarie

Against: 437

EDD: Abitbol

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, 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, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

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

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

Abstention: 4

EDD: Farage

PPE-DE: Florenz

PSE: Miller, Skinner

10.   Draft general budget of the European Union 2004

For: 376

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Boogerd-Quaak, Di Pietro, Mulder, Plooij-van Gorsel, Procacci, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Van Hecke, Vermeer

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Weiler, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 105

EDD: Abitbol, Farage

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Monsonís Domingo, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Elles, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Adam, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Cashman, Corbett, Ettl, Ford, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Kinnock, McAvan, McCarthy, Martin Hans-Peter, Medina Ortega, Miller, Moraes, Murphy, O'Toole, dos Santos, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Titley, Watts, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn

UEN: Camre, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Celli, Echerer

Abstention: 4

ELDR: Manders

NI: de La Perriere

PPE-DE: Flemming, Koch

11.   Draft general budget of the European Union 2004

For: 213

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Butel, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Di Pietro, Ludford, Lynne, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Plooijvan Gorsel, Sanders-ten Holte, Van Hecke, Vermeer

GUE/NGL: Herzog

NI: Beysen

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling

PSE: Bowe, Dehousse, Hughes, Imbeni, Linkohr, McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Piecyk, Terrón i Cusí

UEN: Angelilli

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 261

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Maaten, Monsonís Domingo, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Pronk, Purvis, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, Malliori, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

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

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Abstention: 5

EDD: Bernié

GUE/NGL: Kaufmann, Puerta

PPE-DE: Flemming

PSE: van den Burg

12.   Draft general budget of the European Union 2004

For: 196

ELDR: Di Pietro

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bergaz Conesa, Brie, Cossutta, Fiebiger, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Marset Campos, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Puerta, Vinci, Wurtz

PPE-DE: Bodrato, Kauppi, Korhola, Matikainen-Kallström, Mayer Hans-Peter, Sacrédeus

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wyn

Against: 259

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Dary, Figueiredo, Korakas, Manisco, Meijer, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Vachetta

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Lund, Martin Hans-Peter

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

Abstention: 14

GUE/NGL: Blak, Boudjenah, Caudron, Herzog, Koulourianos, Krivine, Uca

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Arvidsson, Flemming, Stenmarck

Verts/ALE: Gahrton, Schörling, Wuori

13.   Mulder report A5-0349/2003

For: 325

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sandersten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Marinho

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

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

Against: 146

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

Abstention: 6

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller

14.   Mulder report A5-0349/2003

For: 248

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Marinho

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Caullery, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Against: 223

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sandersten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Patakis

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

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

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 3

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller

15.   Mulder report A5-0349/2003

For: 452

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Garaud, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, 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, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

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

Against: 18

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

NI: Borghezio, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Grosch, Mauro, Musotto

PSE: Campos

Abstention: 9

EDD: Abitbol, Farage

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller, Patakis

NI: Claeys

PPE-DE: Flemming

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

16.   Mulder report A5-0349/2003

For: 231

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Di Pietro, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

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

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

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

Against: 249

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Schröder Ilka

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Borghezio, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Dehousse

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Abstention: 6

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

NI: Claeys, Dillen

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

17.   Mulder report A5-0349/2003

For: 260

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Bastos, Coelho, Gouveia, Méndez de Vigo

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

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

Against: 213

EDD: Abitbol, Farage

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Beysen, Hager, Ilgenfritz

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

UEN: Camre

Abstention: 5

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

PPE-DE: Flemming

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

18.   Mulder report A5-0349/2003

For: 454

EDD: Abitbol, Farage

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sandersten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Garaud, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, 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, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Caullery, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

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

Against: 16

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Formentini

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

PPE-DE: Grosch, Kauppi

PSE: Campos

Abstention: 13

EDD: Andersen, Bernié, Bonde, Butel, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

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

19.   Mulder report A5-0349/2003

For: 389

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Blak, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Vinci

NI: Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Ilgenfritz, de La Perriere, Pannella, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, 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, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

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

Against: 77

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schröder Ilka, Uca, Vachetta, Wurtz

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Goodwill, Hermange, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Campos

UEN: Camre, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro

Abstention: 12

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Bernié, Bonde, Butel, Esclopé, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Schmid Herman

NI: Garaud

PPE-DE: Flemming

PSE: Junker, Martin Hans-Peter

20.   Mulder report A5-0349/2003

For: 421

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, de La Perriere, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, 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, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Against: 48

GUE/NGL: Boudjenah, Marset Campos

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

PPE-DE: Hansenne

PSE: Campos

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 11

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller

NI: Dell'Alba, Dupuis, Garaud, Pannella

PPE-DE: Flemming

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

UEN: Camre

Verts/ALE: Ortuondo Larrea

21.   Gill report A5-0350/2003

For: 455

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schröder Ilka, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, 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, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 11

EDD: Farage

GUE/NGL: Meijer, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Lulling, Mastella, Rübig

UEN: Camre

Abstention: 17

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller

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

PSE: Colom i Naval, Martin Hans-Peter

Verts/ALE: Gahrton

22.   Angelilli report A5-0330/2003

For: 431

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Puerta, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, Gollnisch, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Banotti, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Suominen, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, 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, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 35

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam, Farage

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Korakas, Patakis

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Dover, Elles, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

Abstention: 5

GUE/NGL: Schmid Herman, Sjöstedt

NI: de Gaulle, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Deva

23.   Jarzembowski recommendation A5-0327/2003

For: 70

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

ELDR: De Clercq, Monsonís Domingo, Plooij-van Gorsel

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

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

PPE-DE: Lulling, Santer, Schwaiger, Thyssen

PSE: Campos, Cercas, Ferreira, Hughes, Keßler, Menéndez del Valle, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Randzio-Plath, Rodríguez Ramos, Rothley, Sornosa Martínez, Terrón i Cusí

Verts/ALE: Cohn-Bendit, Lannoye, Wuori

Against: 394

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam, Farage

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Dary, Patakis

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, 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, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, O'Toole, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba

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

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wyn

Abstention: 16

GUE/NGL: Blak, Herzog, Kaufmann, Korakas, Sylla

NI: Berthu, Borghezio, Gobbo, de La Perriere, Souchet

PSE: Dehousse, De Keyser, El Khadraoui, Patrie, Vairinhos, Zrihen

24.   Jarzembowski recommendation A5-0327/2003

For: 350

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sandersten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gobbo, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Gebhardt, Gill, Goebbels, Görlach, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun, Ortuondo Larrea, Sörensen

Against: 132

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

ELDR: Di Pietro, Formentini

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Decourrière, De Sarnez, De Veyrac, Hermange, Lulling, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mennitti, Pronk, Sacrédeus, Santer, Schaffner

PSE: Baltas, Berès, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gillig, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Karamanou, Katiforis, Koukiadis, Lalumière, Malliori, Mastorakis, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Roure, Savary, Souladakis, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 3

NI: Garaud

PPE-DE: Marques

PSE: Myller

25.   Jarzembowski recommendation A5-0327/2003

For: 234

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

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

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: van Hulten, Miranda de Lage

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Against: 243

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Decourrière, De Sarnez, De Veyrac, Hermange, Hortefeux, Martin Hugues, Schaffner

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

UEN: Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 6

EDD: Farage

NI: Borghezio, Garaud, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Lulling, Santer

26.   Jarzembowski recommendation A5-0327/2003

For: 386

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

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

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Gebhardt, Gill, Görlach, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 87

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

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

PPE-DE: Decourrière, De Sarnez, De Veyrac, Hermange, Martin Hugues, Schaffner

PSE: Baltas, Berès, Dehousse, De Keyser, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Katiforis, Koukiadis, Lalumière, Malliori, Mastorakis, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Roure, Savary, Souladakis, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Ribeiro e Castro

Abstention: 7

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Fourtou, Lulling, Santer

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter, Myller

27.   Jarzembowski recommendation A5-0327/2003

For: 353

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

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

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Gebhardt, Gill, Görlach, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun, Ortuondo Larrea

Against: 128

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

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

PPE-DE: Daul, Decourrière, De Veyrac, Lulling, Martin Hugues, Santer, Schaffner

PSE: Baltas, Berès, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Katiforis, Koukiadis, Lalumière, Malliori, Mastorakis, Paasilinna, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Roure, Savary, Souladakis, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Caullery, Pasqua, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 4

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PSE: Ettl, Myller

28.   Jarzembowski recommendation A5-0327/2003

For: 337

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sandersten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

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

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Corbett, Corbey, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Gebhardt, Gill, Görlach, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Wiersma, Wynn

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Against: 136

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

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

PPE-DE: Daul, Decourrière, De Veyrac, Hermange, Hortefeux, Lulling, Martin Hugues, Santer, Schaffner

PSE: Baltas, Berès, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Karamanou, Katiforis, Koukiadis, Lalumière, Malliori, Mastorakis, Paasilinna, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Roure, Savary, Souladakis, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

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

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 5

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Fourtou

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter, Myller

29.   Jarzembowski recommendation A5-0327/2003

For: 340

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Dupuis, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Deprez, De Sarnez, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Gebhardt, Gill, Görlach, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Against: 129

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

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

PPE-DE: Decourrière, De Veyrac, Hortefeux, Schaffner

PSE: Baltas, Berès, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gillig, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Karamanou, Katiforis, Koukiadis, Lalumière, Malliori, Mastorakis, Paasilinna, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Roure, Savary, Souladakis, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

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

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 9

ELDR: Nordmann

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Fourtou, Lulling, Martin Hugues, Santer

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter, Myller

30.   Jarzembowski recommendation A5-0327/2003

For: 340

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

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

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbey, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Gebhardt, Gill, Görlach, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Turchi

Against: 128

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

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

PPE-DE: Daul, Decourrière, De Veyrac, Hortefeux, Martin Hugues, Schaffner

PSE: Baltas, Berès, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Karamanou, Katiforis, Koukiadis, Malliori, Mastorakis, Paasilinna, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Roure, Savary, Souladakis, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Caullery, Pasqua, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 8

ELDR: Nordmann

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Fourtou, Lulling, Santer

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter, Myller

31.   Jarzembowski recommendation A5-0327/2003

For: 348

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

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

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Gebhardt, Gill, Görlach, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Against: 129

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

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

PPE-DE: Daul, Decourrière, De Veyrac, Hermange, Hortefeux, Martin Hugues, Schaffner

PSE: Baltas, Berès, Dehousse, Désir, Duhamel, Ettl, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Karamanou, Katiforis, Koukiadis, Lalumière, Malliori, Mastorakis, Paasilinna, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Roure, Savary, Souladakis, Zorba

UEN: Caullery, Pasqua, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 7

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Fourtou, Lulling, Santer

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter, Myller

32.   Jarzembowski recommendation A5-0327/2003

For: 381

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fiori, Folias, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Gebhardt, Gill, Görlach, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun, Ortuondo Larrea

Against: 91

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Herzog, Korakas

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

PPE-DE: Daul, Decourrière, De Veyrac, Hermange, Hortefeux, Lulling, Martin Hugues, Santer, Schaffner

PSE: Baltas, Berès, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ferreira, Garot, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Karamanou, Katiforis, Koukiadis, Lalumière, Malliori, Mastorakis, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Roure, Savary, Souladakis, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 10

ELDR: Nordmann

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller, Sylla

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Fourtou

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter, Myller

33.   Jarzembowski recommendation A5-0327/2003

For: 236

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Marset Campos

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

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Marinho, Sornosa Martínez, Trentin

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

Verts/ALE: Lagendijk

Against: 244

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Daul, Decourrière, De Veyrac, Hermange, Hortefeux, Lulling, Martin Hugues, Santer, Schaffner

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

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

Abstention: 6

EDD: Farage

ELDR: Nordmann

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Flemming, Fourtou

34.   Jarzembowski recommendation A5-0327/2003

For: 318

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Gebhardt, Gill, Görlach, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Against: 161

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Daul, Decourrière, Deva, De Veyrac, Dover, Elles, Goodwill, Harbour, Hermange, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Lulling, Marques, Martin Hugues, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Santer, Schaffner, Stevenson, Stockton, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Baltas, Berès, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Karamanou, Katiforis, Koukiadis, Lalumière, Malliori, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Roure, Savary, Souladakis, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

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

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 5

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Descamps

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter, Myller

35.   Jarzembowski recommendation A5-0327/2003

For: 317

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

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

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Gebhardt, Gill, Görlach, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Wynn

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Against: 157

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Daul, Decourrière, Deva, De Veyrac, Dover, Elles, Flemming, Goodwill, Harbour, Hermange, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Lulling, Martin Hugues, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Santer, Schaffner, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Baltas, Berès, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Karamanou, Katiforis, Koukiadis, Lalumière, Malliori, Mastorakis, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Roure, Savary, Souladakis, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Caullery, Pasqua, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 5

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Descamps, Quisthoudt-Rowohl

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

36.   Sterckx recommendation A5-0325/2003

For: 406

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Caullery

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

Against: 66

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

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

UEN: Bigliardo, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Abstention: 6

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PSE: Ferreira

37.   Sterckx recommendation A5-0325/2003

For: 413

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Herzog

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Watts, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

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

Against: 53

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

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

PSE: Dehousse, De Keyser, El Khadraoui, Zrihen

UEN: Ribeiro e Castro

Abstention: 6

EDD: Farage

GUE/NGL: Puerta

NI: Borghezio, Garaud, Gobbo

PSE: Ferreira

38.   Savary recommendation A5-0323/2003

For: 402

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, de La Perriere, Pannella, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langenhagen, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 56

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

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Korakas, Patakis

NI: Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Atkins, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Dover, Elles, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Perry, Purvis, Radwan, Sacrédeus, Stevenson, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Abstention: 2

EDD: Farage

NI: Souchet

39.   Robert Evans report A5-0326/2003

For: 432

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gill, Gillig, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Rothe, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 25

EDD: Farage

ELDR: Maaten

NI: Berthu, de La Perriere, Varaut

PSE: Corbey, Duin, Ferreira, Gebhardt, Görlach, Haug, Koukiadis, Malliori, Martin Hans-Peter, Mastorakis, Myller, Roth-Behrendt, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Souladakis

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

40.   Brok report A5-0348/2003

For: 88

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

ELDR: Formentini

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Caudron, Cossutta, Korakas, Meijer, Patakis

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

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Fatuzzo, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Mastella, Nicholson, Ojeda Sanz, Perry, Purvis, Sacrédeus, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Goebbels, Izquierdo Collado, Linkohr, Miranda de Lage

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 327

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sandersten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller

NI: Beysen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Camre, Caullery, Mussa, Nobilia, Segni, Turchi

Abstention: 43

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Gobbo, Souchet

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter

Verts/ALE: Boumediene-Thiery, Gahrton, Lambert, McKenna, Rod, Schörling

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For: 305

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Manders, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Caudron, Cossutta, Jové Peres, Uca, Vinci

NI: Beysen, Ilgenfritz

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Inglewood, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Honeyball, Howitt, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Karamanou, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Caullery, Collins

Verts/ALE: Wuori, Wyn

Against: 135

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

ELDR: Flesch, Maaten, Monsonís Domingo, Ries, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Cauquil, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Vachetta, Wurtz

NI: Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Graça Moura, Harbour, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Marques, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Sacrédeus, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Corbey, Färm, Hedkvist Petersen, van Hulten, Izquierdo Rojo, Karlsson, Kinnock, Lund, Moraes, Murphy, Sandberg-Fries

UEN: Camre, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber

Abstention: 18

ELDR: Dybkjær

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Herzog, Sylla

NI: Berthu, Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Gobbo, Pannella

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter, Stihler

Verts/ALE: Rühle

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For: 355

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Formentini, Väyrynen, Van Hecke

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Segni

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 88

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sandersten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Vallvé, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller, Schröder Ilka

NI: Berthu, Garaud, de Gaulle, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Lund

UEN: Camre, Mussa, Nobilia, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Abstention: 9

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Korakas, Patakis

NI: Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

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For: 333

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Blak, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Fiebiger, Herzog, Kaufmann, Uca

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

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carrilho, Casaca, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Weiler, Wiersma, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Caullery, Mussa, Nobilia, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Auroi, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Ferrández Lezaun, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 103

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

ELDR: Olsson, Pohjamo, Väyrynen

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Boudjenah, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Bowe, Cashman, Evans Robert J.E., Gill, Honeyball, Howitt, Kinnock, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Martin David W., Miller, Moraes, Murphy, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Simpson, Skinner, Stihler, Titley, Watts, Whitehead, Wynn

UEN: Camre, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Lambert, Lucas, McKenna

Abstention: 19

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller, Sylla

NI: Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira, Sacrédeus

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Boumediene-Thiery, Schörling

44.   Brok report A5-0348/2003

For: 326

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Blak, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gobbo, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Weiler, Wiersma, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Caullery, Mussa, Nobilia, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Auroi, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Ferrández Lezaun, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, de Roo, Rühle, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wyn

Against: 126

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

ELDR: Olsson, Pohjamo, Väyrynen, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Sacrédeus, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Bowe, Cashman, Gill, Honeyball, Howitt, Kinnock, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Martin David W., Miller, Moraes, Murphy, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Simpson, Skinner, Stihler, Titley, Watts, Whitehead, Wynn

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Boumediene-Thiery, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Lucas, McKenna, Piétrasanta, Rod, Schörling, Schroedter, Wuori

Abstention: 7

ELDR: Dybkjær

GUE/NGL: Herzog

NI: Claeys, Dillen

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter

45.   Brok report A5-0348/2003

For: 335

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Blak, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Gobbo, Hager, Ilgenfritz

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Caullery, Mussa, Nobilia, Queiró, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Auroi, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Ferrández Lezaun, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, de Roo, Rühle, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber

Against: 97

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, de La Perriere, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Sacrédeus, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Färm, Hedkvist Petersen, Karlsson, Lund, Sandberg-Fries, Trentin

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

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Boumediene-Thiery, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Lucas, McKenna, Piétrasanta, Rod, Schörling, Schroedter, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 24

EDD: Abitbol

ELDR: Pohjamo, Väyrynen, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Herzog, Puerta

NI: Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Lang, Martinez, Pannella, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Korhola, Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter, Paasilinna

UEN: Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Lambert

46.   Brok report A5-0348/2003

For: 313

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Blak, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gobbo, Hager, Ilgenfritz

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hazan, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Weiler, Wiersma, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Caullery, Mussa, Nobilia, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Auroi, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Ferrández Lezaun, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber

Against: 110

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

ELDR: Olsson, Pohjamo, Väyrynen, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Sacrédeus, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Andersson, Färm, Hedkvist Petersen, Karlsson, Lund, Paasilinna, Sandberg-Fries, Titley

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Boumediene-Thiery, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Lambert, Lucas, McKenna, Rod, Schörling, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 30

GUE/NGL: Herzog, Puerta

NI: Claeys, Dell'Alba, Dillen

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Bowe, Cashman, Dehousse, Evans Robert J.E., Gill, Honeyball, Howitt, Kinnock, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Miller, Moraes, Murphy, O'Toole, Simpson, Skinner, Stihler, Watts, Whitehead, Wynn

Verts/ALE: Schroedter

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For: 354

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Blak, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary, Herzog

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Martinez, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Caullery, Mussa, Nobilia, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Auroi, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wyn

Against: 78

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Boudjenah, Brie, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, de La Perriere, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Lund

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

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Boumediene-Thiery, Gahrton, Lucas, McKenna, Rod, Schörling

Abstention: 27

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Pohjamo, Väyrynen, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Puerta

NI: Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Lang, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira, Sacrédeus

PSE: Andersson, Färm, Hedkvist Petersen, Karlsson, Martin Hans-Peter, Paasilinna, Sandberg-Fries, Scheele

Verts/ALE: Schroedter, Wuori

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For: 329

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Blak, Caudron, Dary

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Borghezio, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gobbo, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella, Souchet

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bodrato, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Glase, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carrilho, Casaca, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Weiler, Wiersma, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Caullery, Mussa, Nobilia, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 99

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Cauquil, Cossutta, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Cashman, Gill, Honeyball, Howitt, Kinnock, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Martin David W., Miller, Moraes, Murphy, O'Toole, Simpson, Skinner, Stihler, Titley, Watts, Whitehead, Wynn

UEN: Camre

Verts/ALE: Ahern

Abstention: 20

EDD: Abitbol

ELDR: Maaten

GUE/NGL: Herzog, Puerta

NI: Claeys, Dillen, Garaud

PPE-DE: Korhola, Matikainen-Kallström, Pacheco Pereira, Sacrédeus

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Gahrton, Lucas, McKenna, Schörling

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For: 298

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Sterckx, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Blak, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Dell'Alba, Dupuis, Gobbo, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Posselt, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bullmann, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Dehousse, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Goebbels, Görlach, Haug, Hazan, van Hulten, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Junker, Karamanou, Katiforis, Keßler, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sacconi, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Weiler, Zorba

UEN: Caullery, Segni, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Auroi, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Ferrández Lezaun, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 132

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

ELDR: Paulsen, Schmidt

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Pomés Ruiz, Purvis, Sacrédeus, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Bowe, Casaca, Cashman, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Gill, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Jöns, Karlsson, Kindermann, Kinnock, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Miller, Moraes, Murphy, Myller, O'Toole, Rothley, Sandberg-Fries, Scheele, Simpson, Skinner, Stihler, Titley, Watts, Whitehead, Wynn

UEN: Angelilli, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Evans Jillian, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna

Abstention: 24

EDD: Abitbol

ELDR: Väyrynen

GUE/NGL: Herzog, Puerta

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, Souchet

PPE-DE: Korhola, Matikainen-Kallström, Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Bösch, van den Burg, Gillig, Hänsch, Iivari, Martin Hans-Peter, Wiersma, Zrihen

Verts/ALE: Boumediene-Thiery, Gahrton, Lambert, Schörling

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For: 302

EDD: Abitbol

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Blak, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Hager, Ilgenfritz, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Malliori, Marinho, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Weiler, Wiersma, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Mussa, Nobilia, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ortuondo Larrea, Rühle

Against: 133

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Sacrédeus, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Bowe, Cashman, Corbett, Evans Robert J.E., Gill, Görlach, Honeyball, Howitt, Kinnock, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Martin David W., Miller, Moraes, Murphy, O'Toole, Simpson, Skinner, Stihler, Titley, Watts, Whitehead, Wynn

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

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 19

ELDR: Pohjamo, Väyrynen

GUE/NGL: Herzog, Puerta

NI: Borghezio, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Korhola, Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Mann Erika, Martin Hans-Peter, Paasilinna

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For: 342

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Dary

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

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Karas, Kauppi, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Camre, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Against: 98

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Bernié, Bonde, Butel, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

ELDR: Plooij-van Gorsel, Sanders-ten Holte

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Menrad, Oostlander, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Schwaiger

PSE: Dehousse, McNally

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 21

ELDR: Manders, Pohjamo, Väyrynen, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Herzog, Patakis, Puerta

NI: Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Korhola, Matikainen-Kallström, Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter, Myller, Paasilinna

Verts/ALE: Gahrton, MacCormick, Rühle, Schörling

52.   Brok report A5-0348/2003

For: 299

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Baltas, Casaca, Görlach, Izquierdo Collado, Lund, McNally, Martínez Martínez, Soares, Trentin, Vairinhos, Volcic, Weiler

UEN: Angelilli, Caullery, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro

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

Against: 24

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Korakas, Patakis

NI: de La Perriere, Varaut

PSE: Carrilho, Dehousse, Goebbels, Kuckelkorn

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Ó Neachtain, Segni, Turchi

Abstention: 131

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Vattimo, Walter, Watts, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Camre

53.   Brok report A5-0348/2003

For: 274

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Blak, Caudron, Krivine, Sjöstedt, Vachetta

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Dehousse, Désir, Keßler, Lund, Paasilinna, Schmid Gerhard, Whitehead, Wynn

UEN: Angelilli, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

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

Against: 159

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Boudjenah, Brie, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Manisco, Marset Campos, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schröder Ilka, Sylla, Uca, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: de La Perriere, Varaut

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Wiersma, Zorba, Zrihen

Abstention: 22

EDD: Abitbol, Farage

ELDR: Flesch

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller, Meijer

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

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Bullmann, Martin Hans-Peter

UEN: Camre

54.   Brok report A5-0348/2003

For: 106

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Blak, Caudron, Sjöstedt, Vinci

NI: Borghezio, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gollnisch, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Bowis, Doorn, Ferrer, Florenz, Lulling, Martin Hugues, Mauro, Musotto, Posselt, Sacrédeus

PSE: Dehousse, Lund, Marinho, Stockmann, Swiebel

UEN: Mussa, Nobilia, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 303

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Nordmann, Pohjamo, Väyrynen, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Boudjenah, Brie, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Manisco, Marset Campos, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sylla, Uca, Wurtz

NI: Beysen, Garaud, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bodrato, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Marinos, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro

Abstention: 43

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

ELDR: Flesch

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Krivine, Laguiller, Meijer, Vachetta

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Balfe, Beazley, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Smet, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

Verts/ALE: Gahrton

55.   Brok report A5-0348/2003

For: 308

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Caudron, Cossutta, Dary

NI: Beysen, Hager, Ilgenfritz

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bodrato, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Mussa, Nobilia, Segni, Turchi

Against: 129

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

ELDR: Pohjamo, Väyrynen, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Garriga Polledo, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Liese, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Sacrédeus, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Lund, Paasilinna

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 15

GUE/NGL: Kaufmann

NI: Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Pannella

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira, Pack

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter

UEN: Caullery, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: MacCormick

56.   Menendez Del Valle report A5-0351/2003

For: 244

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Bernié, Bonde, Butel, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Ries, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Lang, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Balfe, Bartolozzi, Beazley, Bodrato, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Costa Raffaele, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferrer, Fiori, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Glase, Goodwill, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hortefeux, Jackson, Karas, Kauppi, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Lamassoure, Langen, Laschet, Lechner, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Martin Hugues, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mombaur, Nicholson, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Pack, Pastorelli, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Posselt, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Sommer, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Casaca

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 140

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

PPE-DE: Cushnahan, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gomolka, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Langenhagen, Nassauer, Pacheco Pereira, Pronk, Santini, Stenmarck, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

Abstention: 39

PPE-DE: Averoff, Banotti, Bastos, Bremmer, Coelho, Daul, Ferber, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Hieronymi, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lehne, Lulling, Marinos, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mayer Xaver, Menrad, Oostlander, Pérez Álvarez, Podestà, Poettering, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Santer, Smet, Thyssen, Xarchakos, Zacharakis

PSE: Dehousse, dos Santos

UEN: Caullery, Thomas-Mauro

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For: 385

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Karas, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Against: 9

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

PPE-DE: Graça Moura, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Pacheco Pereira

UEN: Camre, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro

Abstention: 37

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Nordmann

NI: Berthu, Gollnisch, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Elles, Goodwill, Harbour, Jackson, Kauppi, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter

UEN: Pasqua

58.   Menendez Del Valle report A5-0351/2003

For: 118

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Duff, Dybkjær, Ludford, Lynne, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, de La Perriere, Souchet

PPE-DE: Descamps, De Veyrac, Grossetête, Hermange, Hortefeux, Martens, Martin Hugues, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Schaffner

PSE: van Hulten, Lund, Paasilinna, Rothley, Stockmann, Swiebel, Thorning-Schmidt, Wiersma

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 299

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: André-Léonard, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Flesch, Nordmann, Ries, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Dary, Schröder Ilka

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

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Jackson, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Abstention: 13

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

GUE/NGL: Caudron

NI: Gollnisch, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Beazley, Podestà

PSE: Dehousse, dos Santos

59.   Menendez Del Valle report A5-0351/2003

For: 410

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Dary, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gollnisch, Hager, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Elles, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jackson, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langenhagen Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 8

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

PSE: van Hulten, Rothe, Thorning-Schmidt

Abstention: 5

ELDR: Paulsen

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Graça Moura

PSE: Dehousse, Goebbels

60.   Menendez Del Valle report A5-0351/2003

For: 361

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Duff, Dybkjær, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, de La Perriere

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Karas, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Smet, Sommer, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 30

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: De Clercq, Di Pietro, Flesch, Formentini, Ries, Rutelli, Schmidt, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Schröder Ilka

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Pannella

PPE-DE: Arvidsson, Hansenne, Sacrédeus, Stenmarck

PSE: Casaca

UEN: Camre, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Segni, Turchi

Abstention: 35

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Paulsen

NI: Berthu, Lang

PPE-DE: Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Elles, Fiori, Goodwill, Harbour, Jackson, Kauppi, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Pacheco Pereira, Perry, Purvis, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter

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For: 206

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Boogerd-Quaak, Di Pietro

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Cushnahan, Florenz, Purvis

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 204

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

NI: Beysen, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Pannella, Souchet

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jackson, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Casaca

UEN: Camre, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Abstention: 11

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Manders, Paulsen

NI: de La Perriere, Varaut

PPE-DE: Korhola, Thyssen

PSE: Dehousse

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For: 263

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

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Blak, Brie, Caudron, Fiebiger, Kaufmann, Modrow, Schmid Herman, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Dupuis, Hager, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jackson, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Casaca, Savary, Schulz

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 150

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Boudjenah, Dary, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Seppänen, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Cushnahan, Garriga Polledo, Purvis

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

Abstention: 15

EDD: Bernié, Butel

ELDR: Formentini, Paulsen

NI: Berthu, Gollnisch, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter, dos Santos

63.   Menendez Del Valle report A5-0351/2003

For: 375

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Camisón Asensio, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferrer, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jackson, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Suominen, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 37

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: De Clercq, Flesch, Monsonís Domingo, Ries, Schmidt

GUE/NGL: Schröder Ilka

NI: Berthu, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Pannella

PPE-DE: Chichester, Fiori, Goodwill, Graça Moura, Karas, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Sacrédeus, Schierhuber, Stockton, Tajani, Tannock, Villiers

PSE: Casaca

UEN: Camre, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Turchi

Abstention: 20

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Paulsen

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Gollnisch, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Callanan, Pacheco Pereira, Stevenson, Sturdy, Van Orden

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter, dos Santos

64.   Menendez Del Valle report A5-0351/2003

For: 389

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Camisón Asensio, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jackson, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 16

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Monsonís Domingo

PPE-DE: Callanan, Chichester, Goodwill, Graça Moura, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Stenzel, Stockton, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

UEN: Camre

Abstention: 14

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Paulsen

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Korakas, Patakis

NI: Beysen

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira, Stevenson, Sturdy

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter, dos Santos

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For: 204

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Di Pietro

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Averoff, Cushnahan

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Carrilho, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 206

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Ries, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Schröder Ilka

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Hager, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Casaca

UEN: Camre, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Cohn-Bendit

Abstention: 13

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Paulsen, Schmidt

NI: Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Stirbois

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter, dos Santos

UEN: Thomas-Mauro

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For: 403

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Bonde, Butel, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Ries, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Brie, Caudron, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Della Vedova, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Whitehead, Wiersma, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 11

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

NI: Dell'Alba, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Graça Moura

UEN: Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Bouwman

Abstention: 9

EDD: Farage

ELDR: Paulsen

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter, dos Santos

67.   Menendez Del Valle report A5-0351/2003

For: 186

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, Boogerd-Quaak, Di Pietro, Dybkjær, Maaten, Olsson, Pohjamo, Rutelli, Sterckx, Väyrynen

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Caudron, Dary, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Cushnahan, De Veyrac, Hortefeux, Martin Hugues, Schaffner, Smet

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbey, De Keyser, Dührkop Dührkop, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, Malliori, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schulz, Soares, Souladakis, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Weiler, Wiersma, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 194

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: André-Léonard, Attwooll, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Flesch, Ludford, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Plooij-van Gorsel, Ries, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Schröder Ilka

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Hager, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Nisticò, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Désir, Poignant, Savary

UEN: Camre, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Bouwman

Abstention: 39

EDD: Butel, Esclopé, Farage

ELDR: van den Bos, Lynne, Manders, Paulsen, Sanders-ten Holte

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Brie, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Kaufmann, Laguiller, Modrow, Uca

NI: Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PSE: Bowe, Corbett, Dehousse, Duhamel, Gill, Honeyball, Howitt, Kinnock, McNally, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Miller, Moraes, Murphy, O'Toole, Skinner, Stihler, Titley, Watts, Whitehead

68.   Menendez Del Valle report A5-0351/2003

For: 398

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Bonde, Butel, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Maaten, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Ries, Sanders-ten Holte, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Brie, Caudron, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Garriga Polledo, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 12

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Ludford, Lynne, Monsonís Domingo, Nordmann, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Schröder Ilka

PPE-DE: Graça Moura

Abstention: 12

EDD: Farage

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Krivine, Laguiller, Vachetta

NI: Lang, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Dehousse, Junker, Martin Hans-Peter

69.   Menendez Del Valle report A5-0351/2003

For: 191

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, van den Bos, Busk, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Maaten, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Pohjamo, Sanders-ten Holte, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Caudron, Dary, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Koulourianos, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Morgantini, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Souchet

PPE-DE: Cushnahan, Florenz, Pronk, Purvis, Smet

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, Carnero González, Carrilho, Cercas, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, Malliori, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Soares, Souladakis, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Wiersma, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 179

EDD: Belder, Blokland

ELDR: André-Léonard, De Clercq, Flesch, Ludford, Nordmann, Ries, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Brie, Fiebiger, Kaufmann, Modrow, Schröder Ilka, Uca

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Hager, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Garriga Polledo, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Casaca

UEN: Camre, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Bouwman

Abstention: 39

EDD: Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Bordes, Cauquil, Korakas, Krivine, Laguiller, Patakis, Vachetta

NI: Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Bourlanges

PSE: Cashman, Dehousse, Ford, Gill, Honeyball, Howitt, Kinnock, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Miller, Moraes, Murphy, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Skinner, Stihler, Titley, Watts, Whitehead

70.   Menendez Del Valle report A5-0351/2003

For: 343

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Butel, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Sanders-ten Holte, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Brie, Caudron, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Krivine, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Camisón Asensio, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Piscarreta, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Sartori, Schaffner, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stockton, Suominen, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Carrilho, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 19

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Flesch, Nordmann, Ries, Sbarbati, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Schröder Ilka

NI: Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Pannella

PPE-DE: Gahler, Kirkhope

UEN: Camre, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Turchi

Abstention: 57

EDD: Abitbol, Farage

ELDR: De Clercq, Paulsen, Schmidt

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Korakas, Patakis

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Arvidsson, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brienza, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Elles, Goodwill, Graça Moura, Harbour, Jackson, Karas, Korhola, Lisi, Nicholson, Pacheco Pereira, Perry, Podestà, Posselt, Pronk, Radwan, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Schierhuber, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tajani, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter, dos Santos

UEN: Thomas-Mauro

71.   Zrihen report A5-0328/2003

For: 291

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Butel, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Di Pietro, Dybkjær

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Caudron, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Beysen, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Coelho, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Gahler, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Gouveia, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Karas, Kauppi, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carrilho, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 64

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Ries, Sanders-ten Holte, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Bordes, Cauquil, Korakas, Laguiller, Patakis

NI: Berthu

PPE-DE: Arvidsson, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Elles, Goodwill, Harbour, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Stenmarck, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

Abstention: 3

GUE/NGL: Krivine, Vachetta

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

72.   B5-0434/2003 — Burundi

For: 76

EDD: Belder, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: van den Bos, Lynne, Newton Dunn

GUE/NGL: Bakopoulos, Koulourianos, Meijer

NI: Beysen, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Andria, Balfe, Banotti, Bowis, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Daul, Fiori, Flemming, Goepel, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Karas, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lisi, Maat, Mann Thomas, Martens, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Menrad, Nicholson, Ojeda Sanz, Perry, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Purvis, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Schierhuber, Schröder Jürgen, Stenmarck, Tannock, Wieland, Zimmerling

PSE: Baltas, Carrilho, Dehousse, Ettl, Imbeni, Izquierdo Rojo, Katiforis, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Miguélez Ramos, Rodríguez Ramos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Souladakis, Stihler, Torres Marques

Verts/ALE: Buitenweg, Lagendijk, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Schörling

Abstention: 1

NI: Berthu

73.   B5-0435/2003 — RC — Nepal

For: 81

EDD: Belder, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: van den Bos, Lynne, Newton Dunn

GUE/NGL: Bakopoulos, Koulourianos, Meijer

NI: Beysen

PPE-DE: Andria, Balfe, Banotti, Bowis, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Daul, Fiori, Flemming, Gahler, Goepel, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hatzidakis, Karas, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lisi, Maat, Mann Thomas, Martens, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Menrad, Nicholson, Ojeda Sanz, Perry, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Purvis, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Sommer, Stenmarck, Tannock, Wieland, Zimmerling

PSE: Baltas, Carrilho, Dehousse, Ettl, Imbeni, Izquierdo Rojo, Katiforis, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Miguélez Ramos, Rodríguez Ramos, Rothley, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Souladakis, Stihler, Torres Marques

UEN: Fitzsimons

Verts/ALE: Buitenweg, Lagendijk, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Schörling

Abstention: 2

NI: Berthu, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

74.   Figueiredo report A5-0331/2003

For: 81

EDD: Belder, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: van den Bos, Lynne, Newton Dunn

GUE/NGL: Bakopoulos, Koulourianos, Meijer

NI: Beysen, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Andria, Balfe, Banotti, Bowis, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Daul, Fiori, Flemming, Gahler, Goepel, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hatzidakis, Karas, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lisi, Maat, Mann Thomas, Martens, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Menrad, Nicholson, Ojeda Sanz, Perry, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Purvis, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Sommer, Stenmarck, Tannock, Wieland, Zimmerling

PSE: Baltas, Carrilho, Dehousse, Ettl, Imbeni, Izquierdo Rojo, Katiforis, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Miguélez Ramos, Rodríguez Ramos, Rothley, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Souladakis, Stihler, Torres Marques

UEN: Fitzsimons

Verts/ALE: Buitenweg, Lagendijk, MacCormick, McKenna, Onesta, Schörling

Against: 1

Verts/ALE: Maes

Abstention: 3

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil

NI: Berthu

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TEXTS ADOPTED

P5_TA(2003)0449

2004 Budget — Section III: Commission

European Parliament resolution on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004 — Section III: Commission (C5-0300/2003 — 2003/2001(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 Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the European Communities' own resources (1), |
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having regard to Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the European Communities' own resources (1),

| — | 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 (2), |
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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 (2),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 11 March 2003 on the guidelines for the 2004 budget procedure — Section III — Commission (3), |
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having regard to its resolution of 11 March 2003 on the guidelines for the 2004 budget procedure — Section III — Commission (3),

| — | having regard to the preliminary draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004, which the Commission presented on 30 April 2003 (COM(2003) 400), |
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having regard to the preliminary draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004, which the Commission presented on 30 April 2003 (COM(2003) 400),

| — | having regard to the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004, which the Council established on 18 July 2003 (C5-0300/2003), |
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having regard to the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004, which the Council established on 18 July 2003 (C5-0300/2003),

| — | having regard to Amending Letter No 1 to the Preliminary Draft Budget for 2004 (4), |
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having regard to Amending Letter No 1 to the Preliminary Draft Budget for 2004 (4),

| — | 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 and the opinions of the other committees concerned (A5-0349/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgets and the opinions of the other committees concerned (A5-0349/2003),

| A. | whereas making the enlargement a success is the key priority for the EU at the moment, and for the budgetary procedure for the financial year 2004, |
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whereas making the enlargement a success is the key priority for the EU at the moment, and for the budgetary procedure for the financial year 2004,

| B. | whereas the 2004 budget faces major challenges, such as the historic enlargement of the Union with 10 new Member States, the timing of enlargement, which does not coincide with the beginning of the financial year, the entry into force of the new Financial Regulation and the implementation of Activity-Based Budgeting (ABB) with the corresponding new presentation of budgetary expenditures, |
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whereas the 2004 budget faces major challenges, such as the historic enlargement of the Union with 10 new Member States, the timing of enlargement, which does not coincide with the beginning of the financial year, the entry into force of the new Financial Regulation and the implementation of Activity-Based Budgeting (ABB) with the corresponding new presentation of budgetary expenditures,

Enlargement as key priority for the 2004 budget

| 1. | Reiterates that the main goal of the 2004 budget is to make provision for all those measures that will contribute to making enlargement a success; considers that integrating 10 new Member States is an unprecedented challenge for the European Union's budget and the most important political priority at the moment; has decided, therefore, to ensure that the appropriate level of funding to cater for enlargement is entered in the 2004 budget and to endorse a series of other measures, such as, inter alia, the targeted topping-up of EU-10 appropriations in specific cases and adapting co-decided programmes to cater for enlargement; has also decided to endorse measures to improve the financial environment for SMEs, with particular attention being paid to needs in the new Member States, to which great importance is attached, since such measures will contribute to achieving more social and regional cohesion; |
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1.

Reiterates that the main goal of the 2004 budget is to make provision for all those measures that will contribute to making enlargement a success; considers that integrating 10 new Member States is an unprecedented challenge for the European Union's budget and the most important political priority at the moment; has decided, therefore, to ensure that the appropriate level of funding to cater for enlargement is entered in the 2004 budget and to endorse a series of other measures, such as, inter alia, the targeted topping-up of EU-10 appropriations in specific cases and adapting co-decided programmes to cater for enlargement; has also decided to endorse measures to improve the financial environment for SMEs, with particular attention being paid to needs in the new Member States, to which great importance is attached, since such measures will contribute to achieving more social and regional cohesion;

Budgetary procedure for the financial year 2004

| 2. | Notes that the Commission presented a preliminary draft budget for 2004 based on EU-25, which is in conformity with the views expressed by Parliament in its resolution on the guidelines for the 2004 budgetary procedure; notes also that the Council has formally established a draft budget based on EU-15, with a technical annex containing unamended figures for EU-10; |
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2.

Notes that the Commission presented a preliminary draft budget for 2004 based on EU-25, which is in conformity with the views expressed by Parliament in its resolution on the guidelines for the 2004 budgetary procedure; notes also that the Council has formally established a draft budget based on EU-15, with a technical annex containing unamended figures for EU-10;

| 3. | Points out that, at the conciliation meeting of 16 July 2003, the ‘Declaration on budget procedure 2004’, as set out in Annex 1 to this Resoutlin, was adopted, providing for the new Member States to be integrated into the EU's budget as from 1 May 2004, with a view to ensuring that they receive equal treatment; |
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3.

Points out that, at the conciliation meeting of 16 July 2003, the ‘Declaration on budget procedure 2004’, as set out in Annex 1 to this Resoutlin, was adopted, providing for the new Member States to be integrated into the EU's budget as from 1 May 2004, with a view to ensuring that they receive equal treatment;

| 4. | Has decided to conduct its deliberations at first reading on the basis of EU-25, as this represents an important signal to the new Member States; confirms the commitment made by Parliament's conciliation delegation, as referred to in the abovementioned Declaration on the budget procedure, to adopt in December 2003 a formal budget for the current 15 Member States, while agreeing the figures for the 10 new Member States in a technical annex to be formally adopted in an Amending Budget before 1 May 2004; |
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Has decided to conduct its deliberations at first reading on the basis of EU-25, as this represents an important signal to the new Member States; confirms the commitment made by Parliament's conciliation delegation, as referred to in the abovementioned Declaration on the budget procedure, to adopt in December 2003 a formal budget for the current 15 Member States, while agreeing the figures for the 10 new Member States in a technical annex to be formally adopted in an Amending Budget before 1 May 2004;

| 5. | Points out that the nomenclature for the 2004 budget represents a crucial step towards an activitybased budget (ABB); regrets, however, that the breakdown of items of administrative expenditure presented by the Commission does not correspond to real expenditure in each policy area; agrees not to modify the current ABB structure for the time being; requests the Commission to present the 2005 preliminary draft budget (PDB) with an ABB structure which is more in line with the nature and purpose of the expenditure; |
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Points out that the nomenclature for the 2004 budget represents a crucial step towards an activitybased budget (ABB); regrets, however, that the breakdown of items of administrative expenditure presented by the Commission does not correspond to real expenditure in each policy area; agrees not to modify the current ABB structure for the time being; requests the Commission to present the 2005 preliminary draft budget (PDB) with an ABB structure which is more in line with the nature and purpose of the expenditure;

| 6. | Takes the view that the quality of spending and the impact of EU funding must be enhanced; considers it essential to move from a mainly quantitative-based approach, as has been the case in the past, to more performance-oriented budgeting; urges the Commission, therefore, to improve its evaluation methods by defining more meaningful assessment criteria; |
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Takes the view that the quality of spending and the impact of EU funding must be enhanced; considers it essential to move from a mainly quantitative-based approach, as has been the case in the past, to more performance-oriented budgeting; urges the Commission, therefore, to improve its evaluation methods by defining more meaningful assessment criteria;

Co-decided programmes

| 7. | Approves the declaration set out in Annex 1 on the adaptation of reference amounts in co-decided basic acts following enlargement, in order to make every effort to have all the co-decided programmes adapted to EU-25 by 1 May 2004; |
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Approves the declaration set out in Annex 1 on the adaptation of reference amounts in co-decided basic acts following enlargement, in order to make every effort to have all the co-decided programmes adapted to EU-25 by 1 May 2004;

| 8. | Considers that, following the adjustment and the revision of the financial perspective to cover the needs relating to enlargement, the reference amounts of the programmes under co-decision should be adapted according to the procedure agreed at the conciliation meeting of 16 July 2003; in consequence, proposes, in consultation with the specialised committees, to increase the part of the programmes over the period 2004-2006 as indicated in Annex 2 to this Resolution; therefore, recalls that all the reference amounts agreed by the two arms of the budgetary authority can only constitute an indicative reference and that only the legislative procedure can establish the final amounts for each programme; approves the table contained in Annex 2 to this Resolution as a basis for discussion and possible agreement with Council; stresses that the amounts beyond 2006 will be decided by the budgetary authority; |
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Considers that, following the adjustment and the revision of the financial perspective to cover the needs relating to enlargement, the reference amounts of the programmes under co-decision should be adapted according to the procedure agreed at the conciliation meeting of 16 July 2003; in consequence, proposes, in consultation with the specialised committees, to increase the part of the programmes over the period 2004-2006 as indicated in Annex 2 to this Resolution; therefore, recalls that all the reference amounts agreed by the two arms of the budgetary authority can only constitute an indicative reference and that only the legislative procedure can establish the final amounts for each programme; approves the table contained in Annex 2 to this Resolution as a basis for discussion and possible agreement with Council; stresses that the amounts beyond 2006 will be decided by the budgetary authority;

Subsidies

| 9. | Is concerned about the delays occurring in the work of most of the parliamentary committees and working groups in the Council responsible for the various basic acts covered by former heading A-30 and other headings in the former part B of the budget; calls on the Council and on all parliamentary committees concerned to do their utmost to ensure that the basic acts can be concluded, at the latest, during the conciliation on 24 November 2003, so as to guarantee implementation from 1 January 2004; calls on the Commission to provide for transitional measures enabling the grants to be awarded from the beginning of 2004 if the basic acts cannot be concluded; |
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Is concerned about the delays occurring in the work of most of the parliamentary committees and working groups in the Council responsible for the various basic acts covered by former heading A-30 and other headings in the former part B of the budget; calls on the Council and on all parliamentary committees concerned to do their utmost to ensure that the basic acts can be concluded, at the latest, during the conciliation on 24 November 2003, so as to guarantee implementation from 1 January 2004; calls on the Commission to provide for transitional measures enabling the grants to be awarded from the beginning of 2004 if the basic acts cannot be concluded;

| 10. | Stresses the importance of town-twinning schemes in making it possible for citizens to take an active part and be personally involved in the process of European integration; therefore welcomes the marked increase in support next year for town-twinning schemes, which is appropriate in view of the increasing interest in twinning in the context of enlargement; |
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Stresses the importance of town-twinning schemes in making it possible for citizens to take an active part and be personally involved in the process of European integration; therefore welcomes the marked increase in support next year for town-twinning schemes, which is appropriate in view of the increasing interest in twinning in the context of enlargement;

Pilot projects and preparatory actions

| 11. | Deplores the Commission's continuing reluctance to act on what Parliament wants to do, which is to use the budget for financing some of its political priorities through initiatives and for testing possible further Community actions, as provided for by the Interinstitutional Agreement (IIA) of 6 May 1999; points out that 10 pilot projects and preparatory actions, out of 19 entered in the 2003 budget, have been abandoned by the Commission, and that the ones continued had a very poor implementation level by the end of September 2003; |
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Deplores the Commission's continuing reluctance to act on what Parliament wants to do, which is to use the budget for financing some of its political priorities through initiatives and for testing possible further Community actions, as provided for by the Interinstitutional Agreement (IIA) of 6 May 1999; points out that 10 pilot projects and preparatory actions, out of 19 entered in the 2003 budget, have been abandoned by the Commission, and that the ones continued had a very poor implementation level by the end of September 2003;

| 12. | Welcomes the approval of budget amendments calling on the Commission to present, by 15 February 2004, the measures and timetable for implementing the decisions of the budgetary authority, notably concerning pilot projects and preparatory actions; reminds the Commission of its obligation under Article 274 of the Treaty and recalls that the budgetary authority has agreed to all the Commission's requests for additional resources since 2001; |
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Welcomes the approval of budget amendments calling on the Commission to present, by 15 February 2004, the measures and timetable for implementing the decisions of the budgetary authority, notably concerning pilot projects and preparatory actions; reminds the Commission of its obligation under Article 274 of the Treaty and recalls that the budgetary authority has agreed to all the Commission's requests for additional resources since 2001;

| 13. | Endorses the launch of a pilot project for training and exchanges of members of the judiciary both in criminal and civil matters, to which great importance is attached in view of enlargement; |
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13.

Endorses the launch of a pilot project for training and exchanges of members of the judiciary both in criminal and civil matters, to which great importance is attached in view of enlargement;

| 14. | Reiterates that the existing IIA ceilings for pilot projects and preparatory actions do not take enlargement needs into consideration; considers it essential, therefore, to revise those ceilings to cater for the new Member States; |
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Reiterates that the existing IIA ceilings for pilot projects and preparatory actions do not take enlargement needs into consideration; considers it essential, therefore, to revise those ceilings to cater for the new Member States;

Payments

| 15. | Underlines the fact that the payments made available in the PDB and in the draft general budget (DGB) are not in line with the aim of improving the implementation of Community funding or with Member States' forecasts as regards structural funds; |
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Underlines the fact that the payments made available in the PDB and in the draft general budget (DGB) are not in line with the aim of improving the implementation of Community funding or with Member States' forecasts as regards structural funds;

| 16. | Considers that the problem of outstanding commitments can be solved, inter alia, by providing sufficient payment appropriations, especially for large-scale programmes such as the research framework programme; states clearly that the approved increase in payments reflects the macro-economic situation of the Union and defines this increase as a minimum level of payments needed in order to ensure the efficient implementation of the budget; |
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Considers that the problem of outstanding commitments can be solved, inter alia, by providing sufficient payment appropriations, especially for large-scale programmes such as the research framework programme; states clearly that the approved increase in payments reflects the macro-economic situation of the Union and defines this increase as a minimum level of payments needed in order to ensure the efficient implementation of the budget;

Financial Framework post 2006

| 17. | Notes with great concern the ongoing discussion in the Commission about future political priorities for a revised financial framework post 2006; considers that this debate is relevant but that no decision should be taken at this stage, particularly in view of the imminence of the enlargement of the Union on 1 May 2004 and of the European elections in June 2004; believes the decision should be the prerogative of an incoming Commission once constituted and with its own priorities established, with the final decision being taken by the budgetary authority; |
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Notes with great concern the ongoing discussion in the Commission about future political priorities for a revised financial framework post 2006; considers that this debate is relevant but that no decision should be taken at this stage, particularly in view of the imminence of the enlargement of the Union on 1 May 2004 and of the European elections in June 2004; believes the decision should be the prerogative of an incoming Commission once constituted and with its own priorities established, with the final decision being taken by the budgetary authority;

Heading 1

| 18. | Notes that the common agricultural policy (CAP) mid-term review will have a limited impact on the 2004 budget, but will mean important changes to the European agricultural model, including a stricter tie-in between agriculture and the environment; has decided to make appropriations available for the European Environment Agency so as to further develop environmental indicators to be used in the context of the cross-compliance rules; |
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Notes that the common agricultural policy (CAP) mid-term review will have a limited impact on the 2004 budget, but will mean important changes to the European agricultural model, including a stricter tie-in between agriculture and the environment; has decided to make appropriations available for the European Environment Agency so as to further develop environmental indicators to be used in the context of the cross-compliance rules;

| 19. | Considers it essential to complement CAP reform with measures aimed at improving quality policy in the agricultural sector; has decided, therefore, to make appropriations available to explore the possibility of establishing an integrated supply chain, with the participation of operators, consumer organisations and social partners, so as to encourage, at European level, full transparency as to product origin and production specifications for end-consumers; |
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Considers it essential to complement CAP reform with measures aimed at improving quality policy in the agricultural sector; has decided, therefore, to make appropriations available to explore the possibility of establishing an integrated supply chain, with the participation of operators, consumer organisations and social partners, so as to encourage, at European level, full transparency as to product origin and production specifications for end-consumers;

| 20. | Is aware that, in recent years, animal diseases have had a huge impact on the agricultural sector, with adverse effects for consumers, farmers and other operators; has decided to make appropriations available to study the possibility of introducing, on the basis of the experience of a number of Member States, European-level insurance schemes to cover a share of the cost of eradicating certain contagious animal diseases; |
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20.

Is aware that, in recent years, animal diseases have had a huge impact on the agricultural sector, with adverse effects for consumers, farmers and other operators; has decided to make appropriations available to study the possibility of introducing, on the basis of the experience of a number of Member States, European-level insurance schemes to cover a share of the cost of eradicating certain contagious animal diseases;

| 21. | Wishes to support EU policy to combat contagious animal diseases such as, inter alia, foot-and-mouth disease, classical swine fever and avian flu; has decided to enter funding dedicated to enhancing European-level research on marker vaccines and discriminatory tests; |
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Wishes to support EU policy to combat contagious animal diseases such as, inter alia, foot-and-mouth disease, classical swine fever and avian flu; has decided to enter funding dedicated to enhancing European-level research on marker vaccines and discriminatory tests;

| 22. | Supports measures to enhance animal welfare and encourages further research into this subject; is aware of the need to minimise the transport of live bovine animals, and has decided, for reasons of transparency, to maintain a clear distinction in the EU budget between export refunds for live bovine animals and export refunds for beef and veal; |
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22.

Supports measures to enhance animal welfare and encourages further research into this subject; is aware of the need to minimise the transport of live bovine animals, and has decided, for reasons of transparency, to maintain a clear distinction in the EU budget between export refunds for live bovine animals and export refunds for beef and veal;

| 23. | Notes the increasing concern of citizens and medical experts as regards the negative effects of smoking on human health; takes note that the Commission has presented new proposals on this matter and is preparing reform of tobacco subsidies as part of the CAP mid-term review; considers that the scope for alternative crops must be assessed in this context; |
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23.

Notes the increasing concern of citizens and medical experts as regards the negative effects of smoking on human health; takes note that the Commission has presented new proposals on this matter and is preparing reform of tobacco subsidies as part of the CAP mid-term review; considers that the scope for alternative crops must be assessed in this context;

| 24. | Calls on the Commission to implement the specific measures to improve the competitiveness of, and promote, products facing lasting difficulties as provided for in Article 17 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables (5); |
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24.

Calls on the Commission to implement the specific measures to improve the competitiveness of, and promote, products facing lasting difficulties as provided for in Article 17 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables (5);

Heading 2

| 25. | Has decided to increase the payment appropriations in heading 2 to better reflect Member States' forecasts and to take account of the level of old outstanding commitments, payments for the current year, enlargement-related requirements and the outstanding commitments situation concerning the previous period; invites the Commission to present a fresh estimate of what is needed for 2004, including for completion of 1994-1999 payments; invites the Commission also to examine the extent to which 1994-1999 commitments are still valid; urges that new control tools be developed and used without delay to carry out effective monitoring and reporting, particularly on the decommitment of payments, on a quarterly basis, and thus enhance implementation of structural operations: improvement and harmonisation of Member State payment forecasting methods, readiness and early-warning indicators and performance indicators; calls furthermore on the Commission to draw up an amending budget should the amounts earmarked prove insufficient to enable the budget to be implemented properly and, in particular, to enable outstanding commitments to be cleared; |
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25.

Has decided to increase the payment appropriations in heading 2 to better reflect Member States' forecasts and to take account of the level of old outstanding commitments, payments for the current year, enlargement-related requirements and the outstanding commitments situation concerning the previous period; invites the Commission to present a fresh estimate of what is needed for 2004, including for completion of 1994-1999 payments; invites the Commission also to examine the extent to which 1994-1999 commitments are still valid; urges that new control tools be developed and used without delay to carry out effective monitoring and reporting, particularly on the decommitment of payments, on a quarterly basis, and thus enhance implementation of structural operations: improvement and harmonisation of Member State payment forecasting methods, readiness and early-warning indicators and performance indicators; calls furthermore on the Commission to draw up an amending budget should the amounts earmarked prove insufficient to enable the budget to be implemented properly and, in particular, to enable outstanding commitments to be cleared;

| 26. | Calls upon the Commission and on the governments of acceding countries carefully to monitor the implementation of the commitments which they entered into in the context of the adhesion negotiations in respect of budgetary implementation of regional policy and the coordination of structural instruments and insists that these commitments are honoured in full so as to ensure the proper execution of the budget and implementation of Community policy; |
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Calls upon the Commission and on the governments of acceding countries carefully to monitor the implementation of the commitments which they entered into in the context of the adhesion negotiations in respect of budgetary implementation of regional policy and the coordination of structural instruments and insists that these commitments are honoured in full so as to ensure the proper execution of the budget and implementation of Community policy;

Heading 3

| 27. | Recalls that the European Charter for Small Enterprises (6), which has been endorsed by the accession countries, urges the Member States and the Commission to take action to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); considers that measures to promote SMEs should be stepped up, especially as regards improvement of the financial environment for SMEs in the new Member States; is of the opinion that the measures financed under the Phare programme's SME Finance Facility should be followed up; |
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27.

Recalls that the European Charter for Small Enterprises (6), which has been endorsed by the accession countries, urges the Member States and the Commission to take action to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); considers that measures to promote SMEs should be stepped up, especially as regards improvement of the financial environment for SMEs in the new Member States; is of the opinion that the measures financed under the Phare programme's SME Finance Facility should be followed up;

| 28. | Underlines the importance of Community support to small and medium-sized enterprises especially in view of the completion of the internal market, the realisation of the Lisbon strategy and the requirements of the Basel II rules; considers that, as the European economy is SME-driven, the special needs of SMEs have to be incorporated in Community policies and programmes; is aware of the Commission's difficulties in implementing programmes for such businesses, but nonetheless expects this priority to be successfully acted on; |
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28.

Underlines the importance of Community support to small and medium-sized enterprises especially in view of the completion of the internal market, the realisation of the Lisbon strategy and the requirements of the Basel II rules; considers that, as the European economy is SME-driven, the special needs of SMEs have to be incorporated in Community policies and programmes; is aware of the Commission's difficulties in implementing programmes for such businesses, but nonetheless expects this priority to be successfully acted on;

| 29. | Supports the Commission's proposal to provide the Community with appropriate means to combat pollution at sea and to organise a response to the recent cases of damage which have occurred; considers it premature to enter considerable appropriations in the Budget, but awaits the adoption of a legal basis; |
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29.

Supports the Commission's proposal to provide the Community with appropriate means to combat pollution at sea and to organise a response to the recent cases of damage which have occurred; considers it premature to enter considerable appropriations in the Budget, but awaits the adoption of a legal basis;

| 30. | Deplores the Commission's proposal to cut back the budget earmarked for fire-fighting under the new Forest Focus regulation, to the detriment of preventive measures; condemns the lack of interest shown by the Commission in introducing measures to prevent any further outbreaks of forest fire, despite last summer's tragedies which destroyed hundreds of thousands of hectares of forest in southern Europe; |
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30.

Deplores the Commission's proposal to cut back the budget earmarked for fire-fighting under the new Forest Focus regulation, to the detriment of preventive measures; condemns the lack of interest shown by the Commission in introducing measures to prevent any further outbreaks of forest fire, despite last summer's tragedies which destroyed hundreds of thousands of hectares of forest in southern Europe;

| 31. | Welcomes the Commission's proposal on innovative funding solutions for the development of the trans-European transport network, in which the Commission stresses the need to adapt the transport networks to the use of new technologies, following the example set by the Galileo project; |
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31.

Welcomes the Commission's proposal on innovative funding solutions for the development of the trans-European transport network, in which the Commission stresses the need to adapt the transport networks to the use of new technologies, following the example set by the Galileo project;

| 32. | Welcomes the fact that the increasing importance of the political objective of establishing an area of freedom, security and justice will also be reflected in the budget of the European Union; underlines that this step was overdue; considers further efforts in the coming years, particularly with the adoption of a new financial perspective as of 2007, to be absolutely necessary; |
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32.

Welcomes the fact that the increasing importance of the political objective of establishing an area of freedom, security and justice will also be reflected in the budget of the European Union; underlines that this step was overdue; considers further efforts in the coming years, particularly with the adoption of a new financial perspective as of 2007, to be absolutely necessary;

| 33. | Notes that the share of heading 3 given over to the decentralised agencies has been growing as the number of new agencies has increased recently; is of the opinion that the level of subsidy entered in the DGB by the Council should allow the agencies to fulfil their tasks in the enlarged Union; proposes in this context to accept the Commission's forecasts for EU-10; proposes to enter 10% of the operational expenditure in the reserve pending the evaluation of the preliminary work programme by the competent committee, so as to ensure that the policy in relation to agencies reflects a rigorous budgetary approach and remains under the democratic control of the political and budgetary authorities; is willing to examine the impact of these amendments before second reading; |
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33.

Notes that the share of heading 3 given over to the decentralised agencies has been growing as the number of new agencies has increased recently; is of the opinion that the level of subsidy entered in the DGB by the Council should allow the agencies to fulfil their tasks in the enlarged Union; proposes in this context to accept the Commission's forecasts for EU-10; proposes to enter 10% of the operational expenditure in the reserve pending the evaluation of the preliminary work programme by the competent committee, so as to ensure that the policy in relation to agencies reflects a rigorous budgetary approach and remains under the democratic control of the political and budgetary authorities; is willing to examine the impact of these amendments before second reading;

| 34. | Is willing to examine the budgetary needs of Eurojust and the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions in the course of the 2004 financial year, should the volume of work make this necessary; |
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34.

Is willing to examine the budgetary needs of Eurojust and the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions in the course of the 2004 financial year, should the volume of work make this necessary;

| 35. | Notes that Article 179 of the Financial Regulation provides for a specific procedure on building projects and is prepared, in that context, to examine a possible submission from the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction; |
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35.

Notes that Article 179 of the Financial Regulation provides for a specific procedure on building projects and is prepared, in that context, to examine a possible submission from the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction;

| 36. | Requests the Commission to examine whether a mechanism could be set up which would allow the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (EMEA) to carry over the surplus from the fees income from one year to the next in order to avoid creating deficits, and in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Regulation; |
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36.

Requests the Commission to examine whether a mechanism could be set up which would allow the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (EMEA) to carry over the surplus from the fees income from one year to the next in order to avoid creating deficits, and in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Regulation;

| 37. | Approves the announcement by the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia that it intends to reinforce its in-house research capabilities by recruiting more researchers, and enters EUR 0.2 million in the reserve for that purpose pending an examination by Parliament of an evaluation of the added value of the Centre's output; |
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37.

Approves the announcement by the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia that it intends to reinforce its in-house research capabilities by recruiting more researchers, and enters EUR 0.2 million in the reserve for that purpose pending an examination by Parliament of an evaluation of the added value of the Centre's output;

| 38. | Notes with concern that the agencies' staff levels have increased far beyond the average for the Institutions in recent years and asks the Commission, when it takes the initiative to create a new agency, to examine beforehand all risks of duplication of effort and to propose a corresponding redeployment of resources; asks the Commission to submit a report to Parliament by 1 November 2003 providing information on the impact of this development and on the medium-term consequences for heading 3; moreover, the Commission should submit a report to Parliament by 1 November 2003 explaining the big increase in staff and in appropriations, the transformation of agency staff into officials, the medium-term consequences for heading 3 and the open question of the seat of all new agencies; |
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38.

Notes with concern that the agencies' staff levels have increased far beyond the average for the Institutions in recent years and asks the Commission, when it takes the initiative to create a new agency, to examine beforehand all risks of duplication of effort and to propose a corresponding redeployment of resources; asks the Commission to submit a report to Parliament by 1 November 2003 providing information on the impact of this development and on the medium-term consequences for heading 3; moreover, the Commission should submit a report to Parliament by 1 November 2003 explaining the big increase in staff and in appropriations, the transformation of agency staff into officials, the medium-term consequences for heading 3 and the open question of the seat of all new agencies;

| 39. | Welcomes the entry into force of the new Financial Regulation, which has given the budgetary authority new competences as regards the decentralised agencies' establishment plans; has decided to exert more control over the staffing policy of the agencies, while authorising all their enlargement-related requests; expects the agencies to develop, in future, more rigorous control over their staff by establishing a career advancement policy and by introducing best practices in line with those applied in the Institutions; |
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39.

Welcomes the entry into force of the new Financial Regulation, which has given the budgetary authority new competences as regards the decentralised agencies' establishment plans; has decided to exert more control over the staffing policy of the agencies, while authorising all their enlargement-related requests; expects the agencies to develop, in future, more rigorous control over their staff by establishing a career advancement policy and by introducing best practices in line with those applied in the Institutions;

| 40. | Notices that, at the Councils request, particular provisions were decided for Eurojust in the context of the revision of the agencies' basic regulations; considers that, since Eurojust is an agency receiving a subsidy from the EU budget, efforts should be made to ensure that all provisions of budgetary transparency are applied; |
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40.

Notices that, at the Councils request, particular provisions were decided for Eurojust in the context of the revision of the agencies' basic regulations; considers that, since Eurojust is an agency receiving a subsidy from the EU budget, efforts should be made to ensure that all provisions of budgetary transparency are applied;

| 41. | Confirms its commitment to continuing the fight against fraud and to defending the Union's financial interests; states its willingness also to take account of VAT fraud, as a result of which revenue losses are growing; anticipates, accordingly, a stepped-up role for OLAF; |
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41.

Confirms its commitment to continuing the fight against fraud and to defending the Union's financial interests; states its willingness also to take account of VAT fraud, as a result of which revenue losses are growing; anticipates, accordingly, a stepped-up role for OLAF;

| 42. | Notes that population trends and ageing in society are having a growing impact on EU policies, actions and programmes; believes that this situation needs to be analysed in greater depth with a view to averting any adverse repercussions; |
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42.

Notes that population trends and ageing in society are having a growing impact on EU policies, actions and programmes; believes that this situation needs to be analysed in greater depth with a view to averting any adverse repercussions;

| 43. | Has decided to reinstate the amounts proposed by the Commission in the PDB for research policy, which remains a priority for Parliament; has also decided to earmark EUR 31 million for cancer research and EUR 4 million for a Member State cancer research initiative under Article 169 of the Treaty; |
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43.

Has decided to reinstate the amounts proposed by the Commission in the PDB for research policy, which remains a priority for Parliament; has also decided to earmark EUR 31 million for cancer research and EUR 4 million for a Member State cancer research initiative under Article 169 of the Treaty;

| 44. | Expresses its concern about the possible closure of the Info Points throughout the European Union as from 1 January 2004 and alerts the Working Group on Information about this issue; asks the Commission to take immediate measures to find a solution, for instance a transitional mechanism, in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Regulation, which would allow the information outlets to continue their useful work, particularly in view of the fact that European elections will take place in 2004, and to formulate a plan for the future; has entered the appropriations on the lines 16 01 04 01, 16 01 04 04 and 16 01 02 11 in the reserve pending the presentation by the Commission of the measures that it intends to adopt in order to ensure a coherent approach on information policy; |
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44.

Expresses its concern about the possible closure of the Info Points throughout the European Union as from 1 January 2004 and alerts the Working Group on Information about this issue; asks the Commission to take immediate measures to find a solution, for instance a transitional mechanism, in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Regulation, which would allow the information outlets to continue their useful work, particularly in view of the fact that European elections will take place in 2004, and to formulate a plan for the future; has entered the appropriations on the lines 16 01 04 01, 16 01 04 04 and 16 01 02 11 in the reserve pending the presentation by the Commission of the measures that it intends to adopt in order to ensure a coherent approach on information policy;

| 45. | Endorses the conclusions of the Thessaloniki European Council concerning the management of external borders; considers, however, that the Council's decision to increase the amount in the PDB to EUR 19.8 million is not justified; has decided, therefore, to enter an allocation of EUR 9 million in commitments and EUR 10 million in payments for this purpose; |
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45.

Endorses the conclusions of the Thessaloniki European Council concerning the management of external borders; considers, however, that the Council's decision to increase the amount in the PDB to EUR 19.8 million is not justified; has decided, therefore, to enter an allocation of EUR 9 million in commitments and EUR 10 million in payments for this purpose;

| 46. | Requests that it be more closely involved in the development of the large IT projects, namely the Schengen Information System II, the Visa Information System and the Eurodac system which have a very significant budgetary impact; considers, furthermore, that rules on data protection under the third pillar similar to those provided for under the first pillar should be adopted as soon as possible in order to fully guarantee citizens' rights and freedoms; |
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46.

Requests that it be more closely involved in the development of the large IT projects, namely the Schengen Information System II, the Visa Information System and the Eurodac system which have a very significant budgetary impact; considers, furthermore, that rules on data protection under the third pillar similar to those provided for under the first pillar should be adopted as soon as possible in order to fully guarantee citizens' rights and freedoms;

| 47. | Notes the absence at present of a legal basis for Community support for lesser-used languages; urges the Commission to make full use of the opportunities provided under existing multi-annual programmes, notably SOCRATES and YOUTH, to support projects involving speakers of lesser-used languages; |
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47.

Notes the absence at present of a legal basis for Community support for lesser-used languages; urges the Commission to make full use of the opportunities provided under existing multi-annual programmes, notably SOCRATES and YOUTH, to support projects involving speakers of lesser-used languages;

| 48. | Is concerned over the problems and irregularities at the Statistical Office; has decided to place 50% of the administrative expenditure for the Office in the reserve until the Commission has given Parliament sufficient reassurances that the problems have been solved, that those responsible have been identified and penalised as appropriate, and that measures have been taken to prevent any recurrence of such incidents; |
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48.

Is concerned over the problems and irregularities at the Statistical Office; has decided to place 50% of the administrative expenditure for the Office in the reserve until the Commission has given Parliament sufficient reassurances that the problems have been solved, that those responsible have been identified and penalised as appropriate, and that measures have been taken to prevent any recurrence of such incidents;

Heading 4

| 49. | Takes note of the proposal for a 14 month pledge of EUR 200 million from the EU in addition to existing humanitarian aid programmes, which takes account of not only reconstruction needs but also the security situation and the absorption capacity on the ground; regards the appropriations in favour of the reconstruction of Iraq as an important signal given to the Conference of Donors which should be built on the basis of the political principles expressed in Parliament's recommendation to the Council of 24 September 2003 (7) on the situation in Iraq, relating, inter alia, to the EU special representative to Iraq; recalls that it is the responsibility of the Union to base its contribution on the needs of the Iraqi people and, in the context of a political agreement, on the conditions necessary for its implementation within a United Nations framework; |
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49.

Takes note of the proposal for a 14 month pledge of EUR 200 million from the EU in addition to existing humanitarian aid programmes, which takes account of not only reconstruction needs but also the security situation and the absorption capacity on the ground; regards the appropriations in favour of the reconstruction of Iraq as an important signal given to the Conference of Donors which should be built on the basis of the political principles expressed in Parliament's recommendation to the Council of 24 September 2003 (7) on the situation in Iraq, relating, inter alia, to the EU special representative to Iraq; recalls that it is the responsibility of the Union to base its contribution on the needs of the Iraqi people and, in the context of a political agreement, on the conditions necessary for its implementation within a United Nations framework;

| 50. | Calls on the Commission to maintain the level of funding for East Timor, so as to take account, in particular, of the reconstruction needs and international commitments in relation to that country; |
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50.

Calls on the Commission to maintain the level of funding for East Timor, so as to take account, in particular, of the reconstruction needs and international commitments in relation to that country;

| 51. | Underlines the fact that the existing expenditure ceiling for heading 4 of the financial perspective (external action), as it stands, places a serious constraint on the Union's ability to engage on a large-scale and long-term basis in Iraq without jeopardising other existing commitments elsewhere; |
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51.

Underlines the fact that the existing expenditure ceiling for heading 4 of the financial perspective (external action), as it stands, places a serious constraint on the Union's ability to engage on a large-scale and long-term basis in Iraq without jeopardising other existing commitments elsewhere;

| 52. | Has decided to make use of what is possible by way of redeployment and flexibility within the budget and is prepared to activate the special provisions provided for in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 in order to mobilise additional resources; |
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52.

Has decided to make use of what is possible by way of redeployment and flexibility within the budget and is prepared to activate the special provisions provided for in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 in order to mobilise additional resources;

| 53. | Points to its long-standing position that major new programmes should not be financed at the expense of other Union external policy priorities, such as the global fight against poverty in various geographical regions, the fight against HIV/AIDS and other well-established policies and/or geographical areas; |
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53.

Points to its long-standing position that major new programmes should not be financed at the expense of other Union external policy priorities, such as the global fight against poverty in various geographical regions, the fight against HIV/AIDS and other well-established policies and/or geographical areas;

| 54. | Confirms its commitment to Afghanistan and reiterates that the ongoing programmes, despite current difficulties, must be supported and maintained in the longer term too; expresses serious concern about the security situation; |
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54.

Confirms its commitment to Afghanistan and reiterates that the ongoing programmes, despite current difficulties, must be supported and maintained in the longer term too; expresses serious concern about the security situation;

| 55. | Has decided to considerably increase appropriations for fostering respect for human rights, consolidation of the rule of law and development of civil rights, which are essential for maintaining peace and security and for preventing conflicts; |
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55.

Has decided to considerably increase appropriations for fostering respect for human rights, consolidation of the rule of law and development of civil rights, which are essential for maintaining peace and security and for preventing conflicts;

| 56. | States that the overriding aims of the Union's development policy are the fight against poverty and realisation of the Millennium Development Goals, and stresses that the budgetary resources available for developing countries should be adequately focused on actions, co-ordinated with other donors, which contribute to the achievement of those aims; |
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56.

States that the overriding aims of the Union's development policy are the fight against poverty and realisation of the Millennium Development Goals, and stresses that the budgetary resources available for developing countries should be adequately focused on actions, co-ordinated with other donors, which contribute to the achievement of those aims;

| 57. | Welcomes the Commission's reporting of annual Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitments on a sectoral basis in line with the classifications for 2001 and 2002 of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and recognises that the 35 % benchmark for social infrastructure was achieved in both years with the inclusion of budget support measures with social sector conditionality; regrets that unacceptably low levels were reported for the health and education sectors, closely linked to the objectives of the Millennium Development Goals, and calls on the Commission to improve these figures with a view to achieving the 20 % agreed in the Programme of Action of the World Summit for Social Development held in Copenhagen from 5 to 12 March 1995; points up its intention to closely follow up how the Commission acts on the benchmark that 35 % of annual commitments for developing countries should be allocated to social infrastructure, while the bulk of allocations should go to basic health and basic education activities; |
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57.

Welcomes the Commission's reporting of annual Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitments on a sectoral basis in line with the classifications for 2001 and 2002 of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and recognises that the 35 % benchmark for social infrastructure was achieved in both years with the inclusion of budget support measures with social sector conditionality; regrets that unacceptably low levels were reported for the health and education sectors, closely linked to the objectives of the Millennium Development Goals, and calls on the Commission to improve these figures with a view to achieving the 20 % agreed in the Programme of Action of the World Summit for Social Development held in Copenhagen from 5 to 12 March 1995; points up its intention to closely follow up how the Commission acts on the benchmark that 35 % of annual commitments for developing countries should be allocated to social infrastructure, while the bulk of allocations should go to basic health and basic education activities;

| 58. | Has decided to inject greater transparency into expenditure under the European Development Fund (EDF) by entering, in the remarks, estimated costs for each budget line; points out that the progress achieved by the Convention in incorporating the EDF into the EU Treaty should be followed by full incorporation of the EDF into the EU budget, without this entailing any loss of resources compared with the current overall allocations; |
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58.

Has decided to inject greater transparency into expenditure under the European Development Fund (EDF) by entering, in the remarks, estimated costs for each budget line; points out that the progress achieved by the Convention in incorporating the EDF into the EU Treaty should be followed by full incorporation of the EDF into the EU budget, without this entailing any loss of resources compared with the current overall allocations;

| 59. | Notes that the Wider Europe/New Neighbours Initiative may entail additional budget needs although the proposals, so far, have been vague in budgetary terms; emphasises the need to ensure adequate increases in the current appropriations for the TACIS, CARDS and MEDA programmes and takes note of the idea of launching a New Neighbourhood Instrument; |
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59.

Notes that the Wider Europe/New Neighbours Initiative may entail additional budget needs although the proposals, so far, have been vague in budgetary terms; emphasises the need to ensure adequate increases in the current appropriations for the TACIS, CARDS and MEDA programmes and takes note of the idea of launching a New Neighbourhood Instrument;

| 60. | Points out that NGOs which provide a monitoring function for citizens over their government fulfil an extremely important role; is therefore concerned that, with the accession to the EU of candidate countries and the fact that most foreign public or private donors have already closed or scaled down their civil society programmes for those countries, or are in the process of doing so, monitoring organisations (NGOs) there will not have the financial means to undertake their activities effectively and independently; |
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60.

Points out that NGOs which provide a monitoring function for citizens over their government fulfil an extremely important role; is therefore concerned that, with the accession to the EU of candidate countries and the fact that most foreign public or private donors have already closed or scaled down their civil society programmes for those countries, or are in the process of doing so, monitoring organisations (NGOs) there will not have the financial means to undertake their activities effectively and independently;

| 61. | Emphasises that as much as EUR 1.6 billion of the external relations budget is spent via non-state actors, including NGOs, and acknowledges the important contribution those organisations make to this sector, especially in reaching marginalised groups, in mobilising support for the interests of disadvantaged peoples in developing countries and in strengthening civil society organisations through institutional support and capacity-building operations, including at grass-roots levels; stresses that the organisations supported in the budget should comply with rules on sound financial management and accountability and provide good value for money by ensuring that their income from non-governmental and other sources which is satisfactorily in proportion to the minimum amount needed to cover administrative expenditure; reiterates the need for simplification of administrative procedures and requirements, especially as regards small projects; |
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61.

Emphasises that as much as EUR 1.6 billion of the external relations budget is spent via non-state actors, including NGOs, and acknowledges the important contribution those organisations make to this sector, especially in reaching marginalised groups, in mobilising support for the interests of disadvantaged peoples in developing countries and in strengthening civil society organisations through institutional support and capacity-building operations, including at grass-roots levels; stresses that the organisations supported in the budget should comply with rules on sound financial management and accountability and provide good value for money by ensuring that their income from non-governmental and other sources which is satisfactorily in proportion to the minimum amount needed to cover administrative expenditure; reiterates the need for simplification of administrative procedures and requirements, especially as regards small projects;

| 62. | Has decided to enter 5 % of appropriations in the the reserve for the main geographical programmes and for the NGO co-financing line, with the intention of analysing the Commission's procedures vis-à-vis NGOs; takes note of the information received but insists on having at its disposal an exhaustive list of all grants or contracts allocated to non-state actors directly by the Commission, which have thus not been the subject of statutory calls for proposals or other selection/tendering procedures, and on receiving the Commission's justifications and legal grounds for those cases; also asks to be provided with more information on the proportion of funds reaching the beneficiaries compared to the administrative costs of these organisations, as well as information on the share of funding stemming from government or EU sources and non-governmental sources respectively; points out that these reserves can be lifted before second reading once satisfactory replies have been received; |
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62.

Has decided to enter 5 % of appropriations in the the reserve for the main geographical programmes and for the NGO co-financing line, with the intention of analysing the Commission's procedures vis-à-vis NGOs; takes note of the information received but insists on having at its disposal an exhaustive list of all grants or contracts allocated to non-state actors directly by the Commission, which have thus not been the subject of statutory calls for proposals or other selection/tendering procedures, and on receiving the Commission's justifications and legal grounds for those cases; also asks to be provided with more information on the proportion of funds reaching the beneficiaries compared to the administrative costs of these organisations, as well as information on the share of funding stemming from government or EU sources and non-governmental sources respectively; points out that these reserves can be lifted before second reading once satisfactory replies have been received;

| 63. | Insists that the importance of protecting and promoting children's rights be taken into account when planning geographical programmes and other Commission development policy activities, and that special emphasis should be placed on the search for ways and means of including education for children affected by war or natural disasters in external aid programmes; also considers it imperative that particular attention be paid in Union measures for poverty eradication to the special situation of disabled people; |
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63.

Insists that the importance of protecting and promoting children's rights be taken into account when planning geographical programmes and other Commission development policy activities, and that special emphasis should be placed on the search for ways and means of including education for children affected by war or natural disasters in external aid programmes; also considers it imperative that particular attention be paid in Union measures for poverty eradication to the special situation of disabled people;

| 64. | Emphasises that ABB is meant to increase transparency and control over the budget; with regard to international fisheries agreements, considers that the proportion of financial compensation allocated to targeted measures should be clearly identified and visible; accordingly calls on the Commission to present in its Amending Letter to the 2004 budget a precise breakdown of expenditure arising from international fisheries agreements and to report every year on the implementation of the targeted measures; |
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64.

Emphasises that ABB is meant to increase transparency and control over the budget; with regard to international fisheries agreements, considers that the proportion of financial compensation allocated to targeted measures should be clearly identified and visible; accordingly calls on the Commission to present in its Amending Letter to the 2004 budget a precise breakdown of expenditure arising from international fisheries agreements and to report every year on the implementation of the targeted measures;

| 65. | Has decided, in accordance with Article 39.1 of the IIA of 6 May 1999, to enter Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) appropriations at a similar level to the 2003 budget pending the receipt of further information from the Council on, in particular, the non-programmed appropriations and a commitment from the Council to transmit, from now on, a separate and qualitatively improved document containing its priorities and their financial implications for the following year; urges the Council to make proposals to improve the early-warning system and the political dialogue with Parliament on CFSP actions, as agreed in the Joint Declaration issued on 25 November 2002 by the Council, the Commission and Parliament in the context of the 2003 budgetary procedure; has provided for some appropriations for the new EU Police Mission (Proxima) in FYROM; before taking a final decision on the budgetary provisions for this Police Mission, Parliament expects the Council, prior to the conclusion of its legislative procedure, to fully consult with Parliament as laid down in the abovementioned agreement; |
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65.

Has decided, in accordance with Article 39.1 of the IIA of 6 May 1999, to enter Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) appropriations at a similar level to the 2003 budget pending the receipt of further information from the Council on, in particular, the non-programmed appropriations and a commitment from the Council to transmit, from now on, a separate and qualitatively improved document containing its priorities and their financial implications for the following year; urges the Council to make proposals to improve the early-warning system and the political dialogue with Parliament on CFSP actions, as agreed in the Joint Declaration issued on 25 November 2002 by the Council, the Commission and Parliament in the context of the 2003 budgetary procedure; has provided for some appropriations for the new EU Police Mission (Proxima) in FYROM; before taking a final decision on the budgetary provisions for this Police Mission, Parliament expects the Council, prior to the conclusion of its legislative procedure, to fully consult with Parliament as laid down in the abovementioned agreement;

| 66. | Calls on the Commission to take appropriate steps to ensure that the aid provided to Sahrawi refugee camps is guaranteed and is under no circumstances interrupted, even momentarily, for merely administrative reasons; |
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66.

Calls on the Commission to take appropriate steps to ensure that the aid provided to Sahrawi refugee camps is guaranteed and is under no circumstances interrupted, even momentarily, for merely administrative reasons;

Heading 5

| 67. | Recalls that the budgetary authority has been willing to provide the Commission over the past years with the necessary appropriations for the staffing requested, on condition that reforms are put in place, in particular to ensure substantive improvements in the management and the implementation of the budget; points out that most of the reforms proposed have now been implemented, but that many problems still persist in the functioning of the Commission; |
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67.

Recalls that the budgetary authority has been willing to provide the Commission over the past years with the necessary appropriations for the staffing requested, on condition that reforms are put in place, in particular to ensure substantive improvements in the management and the implementation of the budget; points out that most of the reforms proposed have now been implemented, but that many problems still persist in the functioning of the Commission;

| 68. | Recalls that the Commission agreed, in the context of the 2001 budgetary procedure, to reduce outstanding commitments to a normal level by December 2003; notes that the Commission has, in the meantime, introduced activity-based management and, following Parliament's close monitoring of the process, has presented an action plan to reduce the outstanding commitments and profiles designed to improve implementation; considers that the latest report on the implementation of the budget and the documentation of implementation put forward by the Commission is not satisfactory, although some progress has been achieved; regrets that the Commission does not appear to take Parliament's priorities satisfactorily into account in the context of its annual policy strategy; |
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68.

Recalls that the Commission agreed, in the context of the 2001 budgetary procedure, to reduce outstanding commitments to a normal level by December 2003; notes that the Commission has, in the meantime, introduced activity-based management and, following Parliament's close monitoring of the process, has presented an action plan to reduce the outstanding commitments and profiles designed to improve implementation; considers that the latest report on the implementation of the budget and the documentation of implementation put forward by the Commission is not satisfactory, although some progress has been achieved; regrets that the Commission does not appear to take Parliament's priorities satisfactorily into account in the context of its annual policy strategy;

| 69. | Has decided to make appropriations available in the reserve for the creation of 272 new posts for the Commission's establishment plan in order to incorporate staff from the new Member States; points out that consideration can be given to releasing these appropriations from the reserve only if the following conditions are fulfilled:






  — | a commitment to demonstrate a full absorption capacity and to maintain the number of vacant posts below 4 % throughout the financial year; |
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69.

Has decided to make appropriations available in the reserve for the creation of 272 new posts for the Commission's establishment plan in order to incorporate staff from the new Member States; points out that consideration can be given to releasing these appropriations from the reserve only if the following conditions are fulfilled:

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a commitment to demonstrate a full absorption capacity and to maintain the number of vacant posts below 4 % throughout the financial year;

| — | confirmation that all new posts will be allocated exclusively to nationals of the acceding countries; |
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confirmation that all new posts will be allocated exclusively to nationals of the acceding countries;

| — | a commitment to observe the Commissioners' code of conduct, particularly as regards the rules governing the composition of cabinets; |
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a commitment to observe the Commissioners' code of conduct, particularly as regards the rules governing the composition of cabinets;

| — | improvement of budgetary implementation, including the Parliament's priorities (information, pilot projects and preparatory actions). In this respect the Commission should present a report justifying the state of play regarding the implementation of the amendments voted by Parliament last year, with special attention to those budget lines with less than 10 % implementation, and should by 15 November present proposals for more efficient means of implementing the budget; fulfilment of its commitment of December 2000; |
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improvement of budgetary implementation, including the Parliament's priorities (information, pilot projects and preparatory actions). In this respect the Commission should present a report justifying the state of play regarding the implementation of the amendments voted by Parliament last year, with special attention to those budget lines with less than 10 % implementation, and should by 15 November present proposals for more efficient means of implementing the budget; fulfilment of its commitment of December 2000;

| — | an assurance that the allocation of posts reflects the political priorities of Parliament and a clear commitment if necessary to reallocate its resources in accordance with the decisions of the budgetary authority, particularly in the context of the budgetary procedure; |
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an assurance that the allocation of posts reflects the political priorities of Parliament and a clear commitment if necessary to reallocate its resources in accordance with the decisions of the budgetary authority, particularly in the context of the budgetary procedure;

| — | presentation, by 15 January 2004 at the latest, of an assessment of the changes made in the context of the reform, and in particular of the effects of these measures on the qualitative and quantitative aspects of management by the Commission of EU programmes; presentation of a report on the state of play and cost of the replacement of technical assistance offices (TAOs) by executive agencies, the effects of deconcentration and decentralisation on the external policies and the progress made towards shortening project cycles through the reform of procedures; |
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presentation, by 15 January 2004 at the latest, of an assessment of the changes made in the context of the reform, and in particular of the effects of these measures on the qualitative and quantitative aspects of management by the Commission of EU programmes; presentation of a report on the state of play and cost of the replacement of technical assistance offices (TAOs) by executive agencies, the effects of deconcentration and decentralisation on the external policies and the progress made towards shortening project cycles through the reform of procedures;

| — | improved monitoring of the management activities and the presentation of proposals for the improvement of internal working and organisation methods; |
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improved monitoring of the management activities and the presentation of proposals for the improvement of internal working and organisation methods;

| — | presentation of a detailed report on Commission activities and staff in the area covered by decentralised agencies, and of proposals for the systematic transfer of resources linked to activities decentralised to the agencies; |
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presentation of a detailed report on Commission activities and staff in the area covered by decentralised agencies, and of proposals for the systematic transfer of resources linked to activities decentralised to the agencies;

| — | presentation of proposals to reduce the establishment plans of the external offices in the future Member States to a level equivalent to that in the current Member States and proposals to rationalise structures and human resources of the representations within the 15 Member States in the context of interinstitutional cooperation, with a view to achieving savings; |
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presentation of proposals to reduce the establishment plans of the external offices in the future Member States to a level equivalent to that in the current Member States and proposals to rationalise structures and human resources of the representations within the 15 Member States in the context of interinstitutional cooperation, with a view to achieving savings;

| 70. | Has decided to reinstate part of the Commission's administrative appropriations reduced by the Council, in order to allow that institution to function properly in the context of enlargement; |
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70.

Has decided to reinstate part of the Commission's administrative appropriations reduced by the Council, in order to allow that institution to function properly in the context of enlargement;

| 71. | Recalls that, over the course of previous years, it has asked in several resolutions for steps to be taken towards the establishment of a European common diplomacy; points out that the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe provides for the creation of a European external action service under the authority of the future Union Minister for Foreign Affairs; therefore considers it essential that diplomats from the Member States should be closely involved with the nascent Community service by means of temporary secondment to the Commission's external service; |
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71.

Recalls that, over the course of previous years, it has asked in several resolutions for steps to be taken towards the establishment of a European common diplomacy; points out that the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe provides for the creation of a European external action service under the authority of the future Union Minister for Foreign Affairs; therefore considers it essential that diplomats from the Member States should be closely involved with the nascent Community service by means of temporary secondment to the Commission's external service;

Heading 6

| 72. | Points out that lending activities have become an important foreign policy instrument for the European Union in a multitude of regions; points out also that the Guarantee Fund has successfully protected the EU budget against the risks of default; invites the Council to explore the possibility of establishing a special loan facility for reconstruction measures in Iraq, but also to ensure that this facility is not provided for at the expense of other existing initiatives under the current ceiling; |
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72.

Points out that lending activities have become an important foreign policy instrument for the European Union in a multitude of regions; points out also that the Guarantee Fund has successfully protected the EU budget against the risks of default; invites the Council to explore the possibility of establishing a special loan facility for reconstruction measures in Iraq, but also to ensure that this facility is not provided for at the expense of other existing initiatives under the current ceiling;

Heading 7

| 73. | Considers that pre-accession funds and completion of ongoing pre-accession projects in the new Member States will play an important role in the early stages of accession; has therefore decided to provide an appropriate level of payments for pre-accession funds; reiterates its financial commitment to Bulgaria and Romania, aimed at enabling them to complete their pre-accession work and be ready to join the European Union in 2007; |
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73.

Considers that pre-accession funds and completion of ongoing pre-accession projects in the new Member States will play an important role in the early stages of accession; has therefore decided to provide an appropriate level of payments for pre-accession funds; reiterates its financial commitment to Bulgaria and Romania, aimed at enabling them to complete their pre-accession work and be ready to join the European Union in 2007;

Miscellaneous

| 74. | Notes the danger to the environment resulting from persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and, in particular, from stocks of obsolete pesticides; urges the Commission to make the extra effort needed to find sufficient funds under existing instruments for elimination or environmentally sound management of unwanted stocks of POPs and other obsolete pesticides; |
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74.

Notes the danger to the environment resulting from persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and, in particular, from stocks of obsolete pesticides; urges the Commission to make the extra effort needed to find sufficient funds under existing instruments for elimination or environmentally sound management of unwanted stocks of POPs and other obsolete pesticides;

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| 75. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution, accompanied by the amendments and proposed modifications to Section III of the draft general budget, to the Council, the Commission and the other institutions and bodies concerned. |
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75.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution, accompanied by the amendments and proposed modifications to Section III of the draft general budget, to the Council, the Commission and the other institutions and bodies concerned.

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(1)  OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 9.

(2)  OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1.

(3)  P5_TA(2003)0079.

(4)  SEC(2003)1058.

(5)  OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1.

(6)  Annex III to the Presidency Conclusions of the Santa Maria da Feira European Council of 19-20 June 2000.

(7)  P5_TA(2003)0401.

ANNEX 1

Declarations adopted at the budgetary conciliation meeting of 16 July 2003 between the European Parliament and the Council

Declaration on budget procedure 2004

‘The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission:

| — | Committed to taking all necessary steps to make enlargement a success, in particular to ensure that the budgetary appropriations necessary for the enlarged Union are available as from 1 May 2004 without discrimination between Member States; |
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—

Committed to taking all necessary steps to make enlargement a success, in particular to ensure that the budgetary appropriations necessary for the enlarged Union are available as from 1 May 2004 without discrimination between Member States;

| — | Acknowledging that the financial framework legally in force is the Financial Perspective after adaptation following enlargement and revision on 19 May 2003; |
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—

Acknowledging that the financial framework legally in force is the Financial Perspective after adaptation following enlargement and revision on 19 May 2003;

agree that the amounts entered in budget documents for the current 15 Member States (EU-15) and those for the enlarged Union (EU-25) are both part of the budgetary procedure:

| — | The amounts for EU-15 shall be entered in Budget 2004 as published in January 2004; |
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—

The amounts for EU-15 shall be entered in Budget 2004 as published in January 2004;

| — | The amounts for EU-25 will be part of the political agreement to be reached in December 2003, and shall be entered in Budget 2004 after adoption of the Amending Budget provided in the Treaty of Accession, Article 28. |
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The amounts for EU-25 will be part of the political agreement to be reached in December 2003, and shall be entered in Budget 2004 after adoption of the Amending Budget provided in the Treaty of Accession, Article 28.

The Commission proposed EU-25 amounts in PDB 2004, while including for each budget line the proposed amount for EU-15.

The Council will formally enter in DB 2004 amounts for EU-15, while agreeing politically on its first Reading position on figures for EU-25.

The Parliament, in its first Reading, will amend DB 2004, resulting in explicit figures for both EU-25 and EU-15.

In the conciliation procedure between the first Reading of the Parliament and the second Reading of the Council, as provided in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999, both arms of the budgetary authority should reach an agreement on amounts for EU-15 and for EU-25, enabling the European Parliament to subsequently adopt on that basis Budget 2004 with figures for EU-15 and so enable the Commission to prepare a Preliminary Draft Amending Budget in the first quarter of 2004 for the budgeting of the amounts for EU-25, to be adopted by the budgetary authority in time to enter into force on 1 May 2004.

Therefore, both institutions are committed to publishing, within each of their readings, a table showing the amounts for EU-15 and for EU-25 for each budget line, on the model of Annex 1 to Volume 4, Book 2 of PDB 2004. In addition, they will ensure a technical co-operation between their services so as to facilitate the work of each institution.’

Declaration on the adaptation of reference amounts in co-decided legal bases following Enlargement

‘The European Parliament and the Council agree on the following procedure to adapt the reference amounts included in the basic acts of Community programmes decided under the co-decision procedure within the limits of the ceiling resulting from adjustment and revision of the Financial Perspective:

| — | Parliament and Council will endeavour to reach a political agreement on the amounts which should be added, following enlargement, to the reference amounts, at the latest on 24 November; |
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Parliament and Council will endeavour to reach a political agreement on the amounts which should be added, following enlargement, to the reference amounts, at the latest on 24 November;

| — | they will then invite the Commission to present the appropriate legislative proposal(s); |
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—

they will then invite the Commission to present the appropriate legislative proposal(s);

| — | the European Parliament and the Council will thus endeavour to adopt the legislative act(s), under the co-decision procedure, in time for the possible application of the adapted amount as from the date of entry into force of the Accession Treaty.’ |
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the European Parliament and the Council will thus endeavour to adopt the legislative act(s), under the co-decision procedure, in time for the possible application of the adapted amount as from the date of entry into force of the Accession Treaty.’

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Declaration on the legal bases for subsidies previously under chapter A-30

‘The European Parliament and the Council will attempt to finalise their respective positions in the relevant legislative procedures before the end of November 2003, and to keep each other and the Commission informed of the progress of these works. The three institutions agree to convene a trialogue before the Council's second reading of the budget, with the objective to reach a common approach and, if possible, to finally adopt the legal bases before the end of the year 2003.’

ANNEX 2

| PROPOSED ADJUSTMENT OF THE REFERENCE AMOUNTS OF PROGRAMMES ADOPTED UNDER THE CO-DECISION PROCEDURE* |
| --- |
| | | | | Commission | EP |
| Budget line (1) | EP Comm. | Name of the programme


  (period covered by the co-decided legal basis) | Current financial framework | Proposed additional amount 2004/2006 | Proposed additional amount >2006 | Proposed financial framework


  (EU-25) | EP proposal | EP final amount |
| | ITRE | 6th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development | 17.500.000 | 1.735.000 | | 19.235.000 | | 19.235.000 |
| 020204 | ITRE | Networks for the interchange of data between administrations (IDA) (01-04) | 74.000 | 1.500 | | 75.500 | 3.000 | 78.500 |
| 040215 | EMPL | Labour market (02-06) | 55.000 | 7.300 | | 62.300 | | 62.300 |
| 04040202 | EMPL | Actions combating and preventing exclusion (02-06) | 75.000 | 3.970 | | 78.970 | 6.070 | 85.040 |
| 050803 | AGRI | Restructuring of systems for agriculture (00-07) (2) | 12.850 | 9.700 | 3.850 | 26.400 | | 26.400 |
| 060207 | RETT | Marco Polo Program (03-07) | 75.000 | 25.000 | | 100.000 | | 100.000 |
| 060301 | RETT | Financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European transport and energy network (00-06) | 4.325.000 | 255.000 | | 4.580.000 | | 4.580.000 |
| 060401 | ITRE | Energy Intelligent Programme for Europe (03-06) | 200.000 | 63.700 | | 263.700 | | 263.700 |
| 07030101 | ENVI | Forest Protection (03-06) (2) | 52.000 | 6.000 | | 58.000 | 4.000 | 62.000 |
| 070302 | ENVI | Community Action Programme to promote NGOs primarily active in the field of environmental protection (02-06) | 32.000 | 1.300 | | 33.300 | 1.000 | 34.300 |
| 070303
  070304 | ENVI | LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment (2000 to 2004)) — Projects on Community territory (01-04) | 640.000 | 9.900 | | 649.900 | 0.200 | 650.100 |
| 070308 | ENVI | Community framework for co-operation to promote sustainable urban development (01-04) | 14.000 | 0.800 | | 14.800 | | 14.800 |
| 070309 | ENVI | Community cooperation in the field of marine pollution (01-06) | 7.000 | 0.600 | | 7.600 | 5.000 | 12.600 |
| 090303 | LIBE | Action against illegal and harmful content on the Internet (03-04) | 13.300 | 0.800 | | 14.100 | 2.000 | 16.100 |
| 090304 | ITRE | Trans-European telecommunications networks (00-06) (2) | 275.000 | 19.880 | | 294.880 | | 294.880 |
| 140402 | JURI | Customs 2007 (03-07) | 133.000 | 23.550 | 9.000 | 165.550 | | 165.550 |
| 140503 | ECON | Fiscalis 2007 (Community programme to improve the operation of taxation systems in the internal market) (03-07) | 44.000 | 16.750 | 6.500 | 67.250 | | 67.250 |
| 15020202 | CULT | Socrates (00-06) | 1.850.000 | 200.000 | | 2.050.000 | 10.000 | 2.060.000 |
| 15020204 | CULT | E-Learning (04-06) (2) | 36.000 | 18.000 | | 54.000 | | 54.000 |
| 15020205 | CULT | Erasmus Mundus (04-08) (2) | 200.000 | 30.400 | | 230.400 | | 230.400 |
| 15040201 | CULT | Framework programme in support of culture (00-04) | 167.000 | 3.700 | | 170.700 | | 170.700 |
| 15050102 | CULT | Media Training (measures to promote the development of vocational training in the audiovisual industry) (01-05) | 50.000 | 2.000 | | 52.000 | | 52.000 |
| 150504 | CULT | European Year of Education through Sport (03-04) | 11.500 | 0.600 | | 12.100 | | 12.100 |
| 150702 | CULT | Youth (00-06) | 520.000 | 80.000 | | 600.000 | 5.000 | 605.000 |
| 170201 | ENVI | Community activities in favour of consumers (04-07) (2) | 72.000 | 6.600 | 2.200 | 80.800 | 1.000 | 81.800 |
| 170301 | ENVI | Public health (2003 to 2008) | 312.000 | 20.600 | 16.170 | 348.770 | 5.000 | 353.770 |
| 18040102 | FEMM | Measures for combating violence against children, adolescents and women — Daphne II (04-08) (2) | 41.000 | 3.000 | 5.200 | 49.200 | 0.800 | 50.000 |
| 290201 | ECON | Statistical information policy (03-07) | 192.500 | 20.100 | 8.000 | 220.600 | | 220.600 |
| 290202 | ECON | Networks for intra-Community statistics (Edicom) (01-05) | 51.200 | 2.400 | | 53.600 | | 53.600 |
| 090301 | ITRE | Modinis (Information Society) (2) | 20.000 | 2.440 | | 22.440 | | 22.440 |
| | | TOTAL | 27.050.350 | 2.570.590 | 50.920 | 29.671.860 | 43.070 | 29.714.930 |

PROPOSED ADJUSTMENT OF THE REFERENCE AMOUNTS OF PROGRAMMES ADOPTED UNDER THE CO-DECISION PROCEDURE*

Commission

EP

Budget line (1)

EP Comm.

Name of the programme

(period covered by the co-decided legal basis)

Current financial framework

Proposed additional amount 2004/2006

Proposed additional amount >2006

Proposed financial framework

(EU-25)

EP proposal

EP final amount

ITRE

6th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development

17.500.000

1.735.000

19.235.000

19.235.000

020204

ITRE

Networks for the interchange of data between administrations (IDA) (01-04)

74.000

1.500

75.500

3.000

78.500

040215

EMPL

Labour market (02-06)

55.000

7.300

62.300

62.300

04040202

EMPL

Actions combating and preventing exclusion (02-06)

75.000

3.970

78.970

6.070

85.040

050803

AGRI

Restructuring of systems for agriculture (00-07) (2)

12.850

9.700

3.850

26.400

26.400

060207

RETT

Marco Polo Program (03-07)

75.000

25.000

100.000

100.000

060301

RETT

Financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European transport and energy network (00-06)

4.325.000

255.000

4.580.000

4.580.000

060401

ITRE

Energy Intelligent Programme for Europe (03-06)

200.000

63.700

263.700

263.700

07030101

ENVI

Forest Protection (03-06) (2)

52.000

6.000

58.000

4.000

62.000

070302

ENVI

Community Action Programme to promote NGOs primarily active in the field of environmental protection (02-06)

32.000

1.300

33.300

1.000

34.300

070303

070304

ENVI

LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment (2000 to 2004)) — Projects on Community territory (01-04)

640.000

9.900

649.900

0.200

650.100

070308

ENVI

Community framework for co-operation to promote sustainable urban development (01-04)

14.000

0.800

14.800

14.800

070309

ENVI

Community cooperation in the field of marine pollution (01-06)

7.000

0.600

7.600

5.000

12.600

090303

LIBE

Action against illegal and harmful content on the Internet (03-04)

13.300

0.800

14.100

2.000

16.100

090304

ITRE

Trans-European telecommunications networks (00-06) (2)

275.000

19.880

294.880

294.880

140402

JURI

Customs 2007 (03-07)

133.000

23.550

9.000

165.550

165.550

140503

ECON

Fiscalis 2007 (Community programme to improve the operation of taxation systems in the internal market) (03-07)

44.000

16.750

6.500

67.250

67.250

15020202

CULT

Socrates (00-06)

1.850.000

200.000

2.050.000

10.000

2.060.000

15020204

CULT

E-Learning (04-06) (2)

36.000

18.000

54.000

54.000

15020205

CULT

Erasmus Mundus (04-08) (2)

200.000

30.400

230.400

230.400

15040201

CULT

Framework programme in support of culture (00-04)

167.000

3.700

170.700

170.700

15050102

CULT

Media Training (measures to promote the development of vocational training in the audiovisual industry) (01-05)

50.000

2.000

52.000

52.000

150504

CULT

European Year of Education through Sport (03-04)

11.500

0.600

12.100

12.100

150702

CULT

Youth (00-06)

520.000

80.000

600.000

5.000

605.000

170201

ENVI

Community activities in favour of consumers (04-07) (2)

72.000

6.600

2.200

80.800

1.000

81.800

170301

ENVI

Public health (2003 to 2008)

312.000

20.600

16.170

348.770

5.000

353.770

18040102

FEMM

Measures for combating violence against children, adolescents and women — Daphne II (04-08) (2)

41.000

3.000

5.200

49.200

0.800

50.000

290201

ECON

Statistical information policy (03-07)

192.500

20.100

8.000

220.600

220.600

290202

ECON

Networks for intra-Community statistics (Edicom) (01-05)

51.200

2.400

53.600

53.600

090301

ITRE

Modinis (Information Society) (2)

20.000

2.440

22.440

22.440

TOTAL

27.050.350

2.570.590

50.920

29.671.860

43.070

29.714.930

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(1)  based on Commission updated information (14.07.03)

(2)  under negotiation

P5_TA(2003)0450

2004 draft general budget: other sections

European Parliament resolution on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004 — Section I: European Parliament, Section III: Council, Section IV: Court of Justice, Section V: Court of Auditors, Section VI: European Economic and Social Committee, Section VII: Committee of the Regions, Section VIII(A): European Ombudsman, Section VIII(B): European Data Protection Supervisor (C5-0300/2003 — 2003/2002(BUD))

The European Parliament,

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

| — | having regard to Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the European Communities' own resources (1), |
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having regard to Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the European Communities' own resources (1),

| — | 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 (2), |
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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 (2),

| — | 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 (3), which entered into force on 1 January 2003, |
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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 (3), which entered into force on 1 January 2003,

| — | having regard to its resolution of 11 March 2003 on the guidelines for Sections II, IV, V, VII, VIII(A) and VIII(B) and on the European Parliament's preliminary draft estimates (Section I) for the 2004 budget procedure (4), |
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having regard to its resolution of 11 March 2003 on the guidelines for Sections II, IV, V, VII, VIII(A) and VIII(B) and on the European Parliament's preliminary draft estimates (Section I) for the 2004 budget procedure (4),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 14 May 2003 on the European Parliament's estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2004 (5), |
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having regard to its resolution of 14 May 2003 on the European Parliament's estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2004 (5),

| — | having regard to the preliminary draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004, which the Commission presented on 30 April 2003 (COM(2003) 400), |
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having regard to the preliminary draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004, which the Commission presented on 30 April 2003 (COM(2003) 400),

| — | having regard to the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004, which the Council established on 18 July 2003 (C5-0300/2003), |
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—

having regard to the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004, which the Council established on 18 July 2003 (C5-0300/2003),

| — | 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 and the opinions of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy, the Committee on Women's Rights and Equal Opportunities and the Committee on Petitions (A5-0350/2003), |
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—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgets and the opinions of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy, the Committee on Women's Rights and Equal Opportunities and the Committee on Petitions (A5-0350/2003),

| A. | whereas the current financial perspective has set the ceiling for heading 5 (Administrative expenditure) for the financial year 2004 at EUR 5 983 million at 2004 prices, |
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A.

whereas the current financial perspective has set the ceiling for heading 5 (Administrative expenditure) for the financial year 2004 at EUR 5 983 million at 2004 prices,

| B. | whereas the 2004 budget for the ‘other sections’ has been established, taking into account the enlargement of the EU to include 10 new Member States, which will take place on 1 May 2004 (administrative expenditure for 25 Member States), and is presented in the traditional form and not in accordance with the activity-based budgeting (ABB) nomenclature, |
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B.

whereas the 2004 budget for the ‘other sections’ has been established, taking into account the enlargement of the EU to include 10 new Member States, which will take place on 1 May 2004 (administrative expenditure for 25 Member States), and is presented in the traditional form and not in accordance with the activity-based budgeting (ABB) nomenclature,

| C. | whereas the Council's draft budget left a margin of EUR 128 million below the heading 5 ceiling for the 2004 financial year, |
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C.

whereas the Council's draft budget left a margin of EUR 128 million below the heading 5 ceiling for the 2004 financial year,

General framework

| 1. | Notes that a considerable margin is still available under the heading 5 ceiling for the financial year 2004; points out that this has been made possible not only due to the revision of the financial perspective, but also due to institutions having been given the means to prepare for enlargement in previous financial years, notwithstanding the fact that, before the latest revision, the ceiling for heading 5 had not yet been adjusted to cater for enlargement; |
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1.

Notes that a considerable margin is still available under the heading 5 ceiling for the financial year 2004; points out that this has been made possible not only due to the revision of the financial perspective, but also due to institutions having been given the means to prepare for enlargement in previous financial years, notwithstanding the fact that, before the latest revision, the ceiling for heading 5 had not yet been adjusted to cater for enlargement;

| 2. | Takes note of the third report of the Secretaries-General of the institutions on trends in heading 5 and on interinstitutional cooperation; welcomes the conclusion that it will be possible to cover enlargement-related expenditure under the revised ceiling for heading 5 until the financial year 2006; considers that the report has provided a useful overview on likely movements in the main cost factors, including buildings and personnel, as was requested by the budgetary authority; points out, however, that a considerable increase in buildings expenditure can be expected in 2007, as the financing of buildings currently under construction to cater for enlargement will begin; requests that an assessment of the Translation Centre and a forecast of its possible future be submitted to its Committee on Budgets by 15 November 2003 at the latest; |
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2.

Takes note of the third report of the Secretaries-General of the institutions on trends in heading 5 and on interinstitutional cooperation; welcomes the conclusion that it will be possible to cover enlargement-related expenditure under the revised ceiling for heading 5 until the financial year 2006; considers that the report has provided a useful overview on likely movements in the main cost factors, including buildings and personnel, as was requested by the budgetary authority; points out, however, that a considerable increase in buildings expenditure can be expected in 2007, as the financing of buildings currently under construction to cater for enlargement will begin; requests that an assessment of the Translation Centre and a forecast of its possible future be submitted to its Committee on Budgets by 15 November 2003 at the latest;

| 3. | Recalls its commitment to provide the European institutions with the appropriate means to prepare for enlargement and to ensure their proper functioning after accession takes place; underlines the fact, nevertheless, that enlargement cannot be used to substantiate otherwise poorly justified requests for appropriations; considers that the Council's examination of the institutions' requests under the 2004 budget has again been based on an across-the-board approach and points out that a closer examination of real needs by Parliament has been necessary; |
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3.

Recalls its commitment to provide the European institutions with the appropriate means to prepare for enlargement and to ensure their proper functioning after accession takes place; underlines the fact, nevertheless, that enlargement cannot be used to substantiate otherwise poorly justified requests for appropriations; considers that the Council's examination of the institutions' requests under the 2004 budget has again been based on an across-the-board approach and points out that a closer examination of real needs by Parliament has been necessary;

| 4. | Invites the Secretaries-General of all institutions to implement the appropriate measures against all types of discrimination as provided for in Article 13 of the Treaty; insists that special attention should be given to the principle of equal opportunities, in particular in the areas of recruitment and appointment to senior posts; invites all Secretaries-General to report on the progress achieved on these matters in the context of the annual report on the evolution of heading 5, which should be submitted by 1 September at the latest; |
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4.

Invites the Secretaries-General of all institutions to implement the appropriate measures against all types of discrimination as provided for in Article 13 of the Treaty; insists that special attention should be given to the principle of equal opportunities, in particular in the areas of recruitment and appointment to senior posts; invites all Secretaries-General to report on the progress achieved on these matters in the context of the annual report on the evolution of heading 5, which should be submitted by 1 September at the latest;

| 5. | Is disappointed, on the one hand, by the fact that the institutions have not taken full advantage of the opportunity to rationalise their working methods and identify activities which could be discontinued, with a view to increasing value for money; endorses, on the other hand, the approach taken by the Council to limit the increase in the total number of C and B posts to a more acceptable level, including within its own establishment plan; |
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5.

Is disappointed, on the one hand, by the fact that the institutions have not taken full advantage of the opportunity to rationalise their working methods and identify activities which could be discontinued, with a view to increasing value for money; endorses, on the other hand, the approach taken by the Council to limit the increase in the total number of C and B posts to a more acceptable level, including within its own establishment plan;

| 6. | Notes that, according to the latest Eurostat figures, the salary adjustment for officials of the European institutions will have a significant impact on administrative expenditure under the 2004 general budget; |
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6.

Notes that, according to the latest Eurostat figures, the salary adjustment for officials of the European institutions will have a significant impact on administrative expenditure under the 2004 general budget;

| 7. | Notes that not all the consequences of the revision of the Staff Regulations can be incorporated at this stage of the procedure and that an amending budget will be required in 2004 (for measures such as changes to establishment plans); urges the Commission to take the parliamentary calendar for 2004 into consideration when it presents its proposal; |
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7.

Notes that not all the consequences of the revision of the Staff Regulations can be incorporated at this stage of the procedure and that an amending budget will be required in 2004 (for measures such as changes to establishment plans); urges the Commission to take the parliamentary calendar for 2004 into consideration when it presents its proposal;

| 8. | Invites all institutions to examine which measures could be adopted with a view to increasing transparency and ensuring sound financial management as regards appropriations entered in their respective sections of the Budget to cover the cost of travel and subsistence allowances; requests the institutions to adopt clearer rules governing reimbursement and appropriate action in cases of misdemeanour; |
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8.

Invites all institutions to examine which measures could be adopted with a view to increasing transparency and ensuring sound financial management as regards appropriations entered in their respective sections of the Budget to cover the cost of travel and subsistence allowances; requests the institutions to adopt clearer rules governing reimbursement and appropriate action in cases of misdemeanour;

Section I — European Parliament

| 9. | Notes that the multi-annual report on preparations for enlargement has been regularly updated by the Steering Committee on Enlargement and welcomes the fact that this exercise has allowed Parliament to limit the total number of additional posts, and other enlargement-related measures, to a more acceptable level; underlines the fact that this multi-annual exercise has also paved the way for some rationalisation and redeployment measures which will bring savings for the taxpayer; considers, however, that technological developments and additional rationalisation measures will provide scope for further streamlining; |
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9.

Notes that the multi-annual report on preparations for enlargement has been regularly updated by the Steering Committee on Enlargement and welcomes the fact that this exercise has allowed Parliament to limit the total number of additional posts, and other enlargement-related measures, to a more acceptable level; underlines the fact that this multi-annual exercise has also paved the way for some rationalisation and redeployment measures which will bring savings for the taxpayer; considers, however, that technological developments and additional rationalisation measures will provide scope for further streamlining;

| 10. | Endorses the objectives envisaged in the ‘Raising the Game’ exercise, which aims to provide Members with a more efficient service in an enlarged Parliament; points out that it is possible that the process of improving service in parliamentary core activities, such as legislative and budgetary work, may not be completed by merely establishing new structures; stresses that it is imperative also to increase synergies and improve workflows, such as between the new policy departments and the Parliamentary Documentation Centre; |
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10.

Endorses the objectives envisaged in the ‘Raising the Game’ exercise, which aims to provide Members with a more efficient service in an enlarged Parliament; points out that it is possible that the process of improving service in parliamentary core activities, such as legislative and budgetary work, may not be completed by merely establishing new structures; stresses that it is imperative also to increase synergies and improve workflows, such as between the new policy departments and the Parliamentary Documentation Centre;

| 11. | Takes note of the report submitted on the development of the concept of ‘full controlled multilingualism’; considers that a number of constructive proposals are outlined in the report, which deserve closer examination in the Bureau; has decided, therefore, to release EUR 2.5 million from the reserve entered against Item 1870 (Interpreters and conference technicians) and to leave EUR 2.5 million in the reserve, pending the adoption of specific measures by the Bureau; |
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11.

Takes note of the report submitted on the development of the concept of ‘full controlled multilingualism’; considers that a number of constructive proposals are outlined in the report, which deserve closer examination in the Bureau; has decided, therefore, to release EUR 2.5 million from the reserve entered against Item 1870 (Interpreters and conference technicians) and to leave EUR 2.5 million in the reserve, pending the adoption of specific measures by the Bureau;

| 12. | Welcomes the proposals outlined in the Secretary-General's report concerning the translation of the Verbatim Report of Proceedings; notes that the annual cost for external translation of the Verbatim Report will be EUR 4.8 million in 2004 and is put at EUR 10.3 million in 2007; takes the view that, whilst maintaining the democratic right of Members and citizens, savings should be sought on the systematic translation of all plenary interventions into all languages, which should be better tailored to (real needs) e.g. translation on request or recording of interpreted interventions on CD or DVD); |
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12.

Welcomes the proposals outlined in the Secretary-General's report concerning the translation of the Verbatim Report of Proceedings; notes that the annual cost for external translation of the Verbatim Report will be EUR 4.8 million in 2004 and is put at EUR 10.3 million in 2007; takes the view that, whilst maintaining the democratic right of Members and citizens, savings should be sought on the systematic translation of all plenary interventions into all languages, which should be better tailored to (real needs) e.g. translation on request or recording of interpreted interventions on CD or DVD);

| 13. | Has decided to transfer an allocation of EUR 46.2 million from Chapter 102 (Reserve for the Statute for Members) to Article 209 (Provisional appropriation to cover the institution's property investments), as it is now clear that the Statute for Members will not enter into force in the financial year 2004; |
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13.

Has decided to transfer an allocation of EUR 46.2 million from Chapter 102 (Reserve for the Statute for Members) to Article 209 (Provisional appropriation to cover the institution's property investments), as it is now clear that the Statute for Members will not enter into force in the financial year 2004;

| 14. | Notes with satisfaction that an agreement has been reached with the Luxembourg authorities concerning the purchase of the Konrad Adenauer Building, for which provision was made in the 2003 budget; welcomes the progress achieved in the negotiations with the French authorities as regards the final investment cost of the Louise Weiss Building; reiterates its support for purchasing Parliament's premises and, if appropriate, for making advance payments with a view to reducing the financial burden in the medium and long term; |
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14.

Notes with satisfaction that an agreement has been reached with the Luxembourg authorities concerning the purchase of the Konrad Adenauer Building, for which provision was made in the 2003 budget; welcomes the progress achieved in the negotiations with the French authorities as regards the final investment cost of the Louise Weiss Building; reiterates its support for purchasing Parliament's premises and, if appropriate, for making advance payments with a view to reducing the financial burden in the medium and long term;

| 15. | Remains supportive of the Europe House framework and invites its competent body to ensure that it is also applied in the information offices in the new Member States; takes the view, in this context, that the policy of rationalising offices should continue to be promoted so as to avoid the duplication of functions and cost between Commission and Parliament information offices in the acceding countries and in the Member States, including in the regional offices; invites the Institutions to extend the use of synergies to their headquarters structures (press rooms, etc.); |
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15.

Remains supportive of the Europe House framework and invites its competent body to ensure that it is also applied in the information offices in the new Member States; takes the view, in this context, that the policy of rationalising offices should continue to be promoted so as to avoid the duplication of functions and cost between Commission and Parliament information offices in the acceding countries and in the Member States, including in the regional offices; invites the Institutions to extend the use of synergies to their headquarters structures (press rooms, etc.);

| 16. | Welcomes the fact that a code of conduct on the use of appropriations entered against Items 3701 (Secretarial expenses, current administrative expenditure and expenditure relating to the political and information activities of the political groups and non-attached Members) and 3710 will be adopted by the competent bodies; insists that a clear separation between these two types of expenditure must be ensured; |
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16.

Welcomes the fact that a code of conduct on the use of appropriations entered against Items 3701 (Secretarial expenses, current administrative expenditure and expenditure relating to the political and information activities of the political groups and non-attached Members) and 3710 will be adopted by the competent bodies; insists that a clear separation between these two types of expenditure must be ensured;

| 17. | Has decided to release EUR 2.5 million from the reserve entered against Item 2100 (Purchase, servicing and maintenance of equipment and software, and related work); notes the report submitted by the administration on the estimated movement in IT expenditure, which concludes that overall IT expenditure will remain stable at 2004 levels over the period 2004-2007; remains concerned by the fact that Parliament continues to have too many separate systems, which has a negative impact on productivity, working processes and cost; welcomes the planned development of a new system to allow Members and officials to access Parliament's internal systems remotely; invites its administration to examine the possible advantages of Linux for Parliament's IT landscape; has decided to enter an additional allocation of EUR 1.3 million for the installation of a third computer in Members' offices in Brussels upon request; |
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17.

Has decided to release EUR 2.5 million from the reserve entered against Item 2100 (Purchase, servicing and maintenance of equipment and software, and related work); notes the report submitted by the administration on the estimated movement in IT expenditure, which concludes that overall IT expenditure will remain stable at 2004 levels over the period 2004-2007; remains concerned by the fact that Parliament continues to have too many separate systems, which has a negative impact on productivity, working processes and cost; welcomes the planned development of a new system to allow Members and officials to access Parliament's internal systems remotely; invites its administration to examine the possible advantages of Linux for Parliament's IT landscape; has decided to enter an additional allocation of EUR 1.3 million for the installation of a third computer in Members' offices in Brussels upon request;

| 18. | Has decided to make the necessary appropriations available for the following establishment plan measures:






  — | creation of 355 posts (20 A7, 199 LA7, 67 B5, 60 C5 and 9 D3) to cater for enlargement, |
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18.

Has decided to make the necessary appropriations available for the following establishment plan measures:

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creation of 355 posts (20 A7, 199 LA7, 67 B5, 60 C5 and 9 D3) to cater for enlargement,

| — | creation of 26 posts (3 A2, 1 A7, 13 B5, 1 C5 and 8 temporary A7) for ‘Raising the Game’, |
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creation of 26 posts (3 A2, 1 A7, 13 B5, 1 C5 and 8 temporary A7) for ‘Raising the Game’,

| — | creation of 24 posts (3 A3, 9 A7, 3 B5 and 9 C5) in the reserve for new committee secretariats and 3 A7 posts in the reserve for the legal service, |
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creation of 24 posts (3 A3, 9 A7, 3 B5 and 9 C5) in the reserve for new committee secretariats and 3 A7 posts in the reserve for the legal service,

| — | creation of 15 posts (1 temporary A7 for the medical service, 1 temporary A7 and 3 temporary C5 for the buildings sector, 2 A7 and 2 B5 for the internal auditor, 5 B5 and 1 C5 for DG 8) and the release of 1 A7 post from the reserve, |
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creation of 15 posts (1 temporary A7 for the medical service, 1 temporary A7 and 3 temporary C5 for the buildings sector, 2 A7 and 2 B5 for the internal auditor, 5 B5 and 1 C5 for DG 8) and the release of 1 A7 post from the reserve,

| — | 296 upgradings (1 A4 to A3, 21 A5 to A4, 26 A6 to A5, 25 A7 to A6, 16 B2 to B1, 11 B3 to B2, 34 B5 to B4, 3 C2 to C1, 40 C3 to C2, 55 C5 to C4, 10 D2 to D1, 28 LA5 to LA4, 12 LA6 to LA5, and 15 LA7 to LA6), |
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296 upgradings (1 A4 to A3, 21 A5 to A4, 26 A6 to A5, 25 A7 to A6, 16 B2 to B1, 11 B3 to B2, 34 B5 to B4, 3 C2 to C1, 40 C3 to C2, 55 C5 to C4, 10 D2 to D1, 28 LA5 to LA4, 12 LA6 to LA5, and 15 LA7 to LA6),

| — | 14 ad personam promotions (13 D1 to C3, and 1 C1 to B3), |
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14 ad personam promotions (13 D1 to C3, and 1 C1 to B3),

| — | 14 upgradings (14 temporary B3 up to temporary B1), |
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14 upgradings (14 temporary B3 up to temporary B1),

| — | 11 specific upgradings for DIT (3 temporary B4 to B3, and 8 permanent B4 to B3), |
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11 specific upgradings for DIT (3 temporary B4 to B3, and 8 permanent B4 to B3),

| — | conversion of 1 temporary A5 to permanent A7 and 1 permanent LA8 to A8, |
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conversion of 1 temporary A5 to permanent A7 and 1 permanent LA8 to A8,

| — | conversion of 50 D1 to C5 and 50 C1 to B5; |
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conversion of 50 D1 to C5 and 50 C1 to B5;

| 19. | Confirms its position concerning the assistance for Vice-presidents, as outlined in paragraph 29 of its aforementioned resolution of 14 May 2003; |
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19.

Confirms its position concerning the assistance for Vice-presidents, as outlined in paragraph 29 of its aforementioned resolution of 14 May 2003;

| 20. | Has decided to enter EUR 5 million against Item 1111 (Auxiliary staff for enlargement), which increases the total allocation for this item to EUR 40 million; |
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20.

Has decided to enter EUR 5 million against Item 1111 (Auxiliary staff for enlargement), which increases the total allocation for this item to EUR 40 million;

| 21. | Has decided to reduce the allocation entered against Item 1301 (Mission expenses) by EUR 1 million, as the June 2004 European Parliament elections will lead to a reduction in the total number of staff missions, despite the enlargement-related growth of Parliament's establishment plan as a result of enlargement; |
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21.

Has decided to reduce the allocation entered against Item 1301 (Mission expenses) by EUR 1 million, as the June 2004 European Parliament elections will lead to a reduction in the total number of staff missions, despite the enlargement-related growth of Parliament's establishment plan as a result of enlargement;

| 22. | Invites its Secretary-General and the Bureau to continue exploring which activities can be discontinued or further rationalised; requests its Secretary-General, in addition, to report on the state of affairs concerning Parliament's participation in the EU's Eco-Mangement and Audit Scheme (EMAS); also takes the view that parliamentary bodies should meet primarily in one of the three working places, as the cost of meetings elsewhere will be increasingly difficult to justify in view, inter alia, of the increasing cost of multilingualism; |
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22.

Invites its Secretary-General and the Bureau to continue exploring which activities can be discontinued or further rationalised; requests its Secretary-General, in addition, to report on the state of affairs concerning Parliament's participation in the EU's Eco-Mangement and Audit Scheme (EMAS); also takes the view that parliamentary bodies should meet primarily in one of the three working places, as the cost of meetings elsewhere will be increasingly difficult to justify in view, inter alia, of the increasing cost of multilingualism;

| 23. | Is not willing to create a new line with a token entry for a health insurance scheme for former Members and awaits the outcome of the study on the cost involved in implementing such a scheme; |
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23.

Is not willing to create a new line with a token entry for a health insurance scheme for former Members and awaits the outcome of the study on the cost involved in implementing such a scheme;

| 24. | Considers that the current situation in Parliament's main canteen is very difficult for Members and staff and points out that it will become increasingly difficult when enlargement takes place; invites its competent authorities to consider the reintroduction of a system of time slots for access to Parliament's main canteen, taking into account, above all, the needs of Members and in-house staff; |
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24.

Considers that the current situation in Parliament's main canteen is very difficult for Members and staff and points out that it will become increasingly difficult when enlargement takes place; invites its competent authorities to consider the reintroduction of a system of time slots for access to Parliament's main canteen, taking into account, above all, the needs of Members and in-house staff;

| 25. | Recalls that 10 Joint Parliamentary Committees will be abolished as a result of enlargement; calls on the competent body to carefully review the requirements for Parliamentary delegations before taking a decision on creating further delegations; points out that increasing the number of Members per delegation is one way of allowing for the participation of Members in this area; |
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25.

Recalls that 10 Joint Parliamentary Committees will be abolished as a result of enlargement; calls on the competent body to carefully review the requirements for Parliamentary delegations before taking a decision on creating further delegations; points out that increasing the number of Members per delegation is one way of allowing for the participation of Members in this area;

| 26. | Invites its Secretary-General to ensure that gender mainstreaming modules are provided in the context of professional training; reiterates its support for the implementation of Parliament's equal opportunities policy, in particular in the areas of recruitment procedures and appointment to senior posts; |
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26.

Invites its Secretary-General to ensure that gender mainstreaming modules are provided in the context of professional training; reiterates its support for the implementation of Parliament's equal opportunities policy, in particular in the areas of recruitment procedures and appointment to senior posts;

| 27. | Reiterates its concern in relation to security both on and around its premises; invites the competent authorities to further improve the current security arrangements, by introducing new technologies and professional skills; invites its Secretary-General to examine how the security arrangements concerning access to its garages need to be improved, for instance by means of scanning devices; regards it as more effective to concentrate security checks on visitors and external personnel and facilitate the access of its own staff; believes, therefore, that a special effort should be made to facilitate speedier access by staff; |
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27.

Reiterates its concern in relation to security both on and around its premises; invites the competent authorities to further improve the current security arrangements, by introducing new technologies and professional skills; invites its Secretary-General to examine how the security arrangements concerning access to its garages need to be improved, for instance by means of scanning devices; regards it as more effective to concentrate security checks on visitors and external personnel and facilitate the access of its own staff; believes, therefore, that a special effort should be made to facilitate speedier access by staff;

| 28. | Has decided to increase the allocation entered against item 2831 (Internet broadcasting of plenary sittings and meetings) by EUR 1 million; is willing to consider requests for transfers of appropriations in the course of 2004 if the need arises; recalls the importance it attaches to modernising Parliament's website and to providing its services with the appropriate know-how for web-publishing; also requests that the administration examine the scope for accessing Parliament's internal computer system remotely and for the installation of wireless technology on its premises;; |
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28.

Has decided to increase the allocation entered against item 2831 (Internet broadcasting of plenary sittings and meetings) by EUR 1 million; is willing to consider requests for transfers of appropriations in the course of 2004 if the need arises; recalls the importance it attaches to modernising Parliament's website and to providing its services with the appropriate know-how for web-publishing; also requests that the administration examine the scope for accessing Parliament's internal computer system remotely and for the installation of wireless technology on its premises;;

| 29. | Invites the Secretary-General to examine, together with the Commission, the possibility of harmonising the conditions to be applied to national experts and, if appropriate, to submit the necessary proposals to the Bureau; |
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29.

Invites the Secretary-General to examine, together with the Commission, the possibility of harmonising the conditions to be applied to national experts and, if appropriate, to submit the necessary proposals to the Bureau;

Section II — Council

| 30. | Welcomes the transfer of expenditure on EU Special Representatives from the Council's to the Commission's budget (Policy Area 19), as Parliament has consistently requested, which corresponds to a saving of EUR 3.1 million in Section II; |
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30.

Welcomes the transfer of expenditure on EU Special Representatives from the Council's to the Commission's budget (Policy Area 19), as Parliament has consistently requested, which corresponds to a saving of EUR 3.1 million in Section II;

| 31. | Points out that the Council continues to include operational activities and the corresponding expenditure in its budget, such as, for instance, EUR 2.12 million for the FADO project and EUR 11 million for the replacement of the Cortesy network and ESDP net; notes with concern that a possible increase of EUR 25 million is expected for ESDP-net in the 2005 budget; |
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31.

Points out that the Council continues to include operational activities and the corresponding expenditure in its budget, such as, for instance, EUR 2.12 million for the FADO project and EUR 11 million for the replacement of the Cortesy network and ESDP net; notes with concern that a possible increase of EUR 25 million is expected for ESDP-net in the 2005 budget;

| 32. | Invites the Council to re-examine the usefulness and added value of maintaining representations in Geneva and New York, in particular in view of the cost of posts and office space; recalls that Commission delegation premises may also be used by the Council and Parliament; |
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32.

Invites the Council to re-examine the usefulness and added value of maintaining representations in Geneva and New York, in particular in view of the cost of posts and office space; recalls that Commission delegation premises may also be used by the Council and Parliament;

| 33. | Takes note that the Council has presented no frontloading operation for the 2004 budget; |
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33.

Takes note that the Council has presented no frontloading operation for the 2004 budget;

| 34. | Has decided, in accordance with the gentlemen's agreement between the Council and Parliament, not to amend the Section II draft budget concerning administrative expenditure; |
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34.

Has decided, in accordance with the gentlemen's agreement between the Council and Parliament, not to amend the Section II draft budget concerning administrative expenditure;

Section IV — Court of Justice

| 35. | Has decided to make appropriations available for the following establishment plan measures:
  16 upgradings scheduled within the promotion system adopted by the Court (10 LA5 to LA4, 1 LA7 to LA6, and 5 C2 to C1); |
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35.

Has decided to make appropriations available for the following establishment plan measures:

16 upgradings scheduled within the promotion system adopted by the Court (10 LA5 to LA4, 1 LA7 to LA6, and 5 C2 to C1);

| 36. | Has decided, in order to maintain a rigorous budgetary approach while giving the institution the means to cope with enlargement needs, to scale down other requests:






  — | deletion of 1 A2 post in the translation department, |
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36.

Has decided, in order to maintain a rigorous budgetary approach while giving the institution the means to cope with enlargement needs, to scale down other requests:

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deletion of 1 A2 post in the translation department,

| — | deletion of 1 A2 post and 1 LA3 post in the interpretation department, |
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deletion of 1 A2 post and 1 LA3 post in the interpretation department,

| — | conversion of 238 LA6 posts to LA7, |
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conversion of 238 LA6 posts to LA7,

| — | 16 downgradings (3 LA6 to LA7, 3 B4 to B5 and 10 C4 to C5); |
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16 downgradings (3 LA6 to LA7, 3 B4 to B5 and 10 C4 to C5);

| 37. | Has decided to increase appropriations for auxiliary staff by EUR 150 000; |
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37.

Has decided to increase appropriations for auxiliary staff by EUR 150 000;

| 38. | Has decided to endorse the EUR 12.6 million frontloading operation concerning the Court's premises; |
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38.

Has decided to endorse the EUR 12.6 million frontloading operation concerning the Court's premises;

Section V — Court of Auditors

| 39. | Takes note that the Court of Auditors' requests were moderate in comparison to those made by other institutions; |
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39.

Takes note that the Court of Auditors' requests were moderate in comparison to those made by other institutions;

| 40. | Has decided to endorse the following requests rejected by the Council:






  — | 23 upgradings (1 LA5 to LA4, 1 LA6 to LA5, 1 LA7 to LA6, 2 B2 to B1, 1 B3 to B2, 1 B5 to B4, 2 C2 to C1, 4 C3 to C2, 4 C4 to C3, 4 C5 to C4, and 2 D2 to D1), |
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40.

Has decided to endorse the following requests rejected by the Council:

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23 upgradings (1 LA5 to LA4, 1 LA6 to LA5, 1 LA7 to LA6, 2 B2 to B1, 1 B3 to B2, 1 B5 to B4, 2 C2 to C1, 4 C3 to C2, 4 C4 to C3, 4 C5 to C4, and 2 D2 to D1),

| — | 8 ad personam upgradings: 2 A4 to A3, 2 temporary A4 to A3, 1 C1 to B3 and 3 D1 to C3, |
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8 ad personam upgradings: 2 A4 to A3, 2 temporary A4 to A3, 1 C1 to B3 and 3 D1 to C3,

| — | creation of 1 B5 post for the Market Unit and 7 C5 posts for enlargement; |
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creation of 1 B5 post for the Market Unit and 7 C5 posts for enlargement;

| 41. | Has decided to increase the appropriations for the recruitment of auxiliary staff, as opposed to creating additional posts in the establishment plan for drivers for the Members of the Court; |
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41.

Has decided to increase the appropriations for the recruitment of auxiliary staff, as opposed to creating additional posts in the establishment plan for drivers for the Members of the Court;

Section VI — European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

| 42. | Considers that the EESC should reorganise its services in order to reduce the pressure of enlargement, making the best use of the appropriations entered in the budget, especially within the linguistic departments and in the field of external expertise, |
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42.

Considers that the EESC should reorganise its services in order to reduce the pressure of enlargement, making the best use of the appropriations entered in the budget, especially within the linguistic departments and in the field of external expertise,

| 43. | Has decided the following establishment plan measures concerning the EESC:






  — | 20 upgradings (1 A5 to A4, 1 A7 to A6, 3 LA6 to LA5, 4 LA7 to LA6, 1 B2 to B1, 1 B3 to B2, 1 B5T to B4T, 4 C2 to C1, 4C3 to C2), |
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43.

Has decided the following establishment plan measures concerning the EESC:

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20 upgradings (1 A5 to A4, 1 A7 to A6, 3 LA6 to LA5, 4 LA7 to LA6, 1 B2 to B1, 1 B3 to B2, 1 B5T to B4T, 4 C2 to C1, 4C3 to C2),

| — | deletion of 5 LA7 temporary posts in the interpretation service, |
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deletion of 5 LA7 temporary posts in the interpretation service,

| — | deletion of 8 LA7 posts in the translation service, |
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deletion of 8 LA7 posts in the translation service,

| — | deletion of 1 A7 and 1 C5 temporary posts for the President's Private Office, and 1 A7 post for the communications department, |
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deletion of 1 A7 and 1 C5 temporary posts for the President's Private Office, and 1 A7 post for the communications department,

| — | conversion of 18 LA5 posts to LA7; |
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conversion of 18 LA5 posts to LA7;

| 44. | Invites the European Economic and Social Committee to adopt the appropriate measures to ensure that the appropriations entered against item 1004 (travel and subsistence allowances, attendance at meetings and associated expenditure) are used in a transparent way and in accordance with sound financial management; |
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44.

Invites the European Economic and Social Committee to adopt the appropriate measures to ensure that the appropriations entered against item 1004 (travel and subsistence allowances, attendance at meetings and associated expenditure) are used in a transparent way and in accordance with sound financial management;

| 45. | Has decided to reduce the appropriations for the building sector in the 2004 budget on account of the effect of a frontloading operation involving the same amount which has been authorised via a transfer within the 2003 budget (EESC transfer No 6) (Article 204: EUR - 805 000; Item 2210: EUR - 267 800; Article 211: EUR - 297 000); |
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45.

Has decided to reduce the appropriations for the building sector in the 2004 budget on account of the effect of a frontloading operation involving the same amount which has been authorised via a transfer within the 2003 budget (EESC transfer No 6) (Article 204: EUR - 805 000; Item 2210: EUR - 267 800; Article 211: EUR - 297 000);

Section VII — Committee of the Regions (CoR)

| 46. | Considers that the CoR should improve the use of resources entered in the budget in order to cope with enlargement needs; |
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46.

Considers that the CoR should improve the use of resources entered in the budget in order to cope with enlargement needs;

| 47. | Has decided to endorse, as for the other institutions, the upgradings rejected by the Council (11 in total: 1 A5 to A4, 1 B2 to B1, 2 C2 to C1, 1 C4 to C3, 2 LA5 to LA4, 2 LA7 to LA6, 1 temporary A7 to A6 and 1 temporary A6 to A5); |
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47.

Has decided to endorse, as for the other institutions, the upgradings rejected by the Council (11 in total: 1 A5 to A4, 1 B2 to B1, 2 C2 to C1, 1 C4 to C3, 2 LA5 to LA4, 2 LA7 to LA6, 1 temporary A7 to A6 and 1 temporary A6 to A5);

| 48. | Has decided to scale down some CoR requests:






  — | deletion of 5 LA7 temporary posts in the translation service, |
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48.

Has decided to scale down some CoR requests:

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deletion of 5 LA7 temporary posts in the translation service,

| — | deletion of 1 A2 post, |
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deletion of 1 A2 post,

| — | conversion of 25 LA5 to LA7; |
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conversion of 25 LA5 to LA7;

| 49. | Has decided to reduce the appropriations for the building sector in the 2004 budget on account of the effect of a frontloading operation involving the same amount which has been authorised via a transfer within the 2003 budget (CoR transfer No 6) (Article 204: EUR - 279 130; Article 211: EUR - 204 000; Item 2210 EUR - 139 515); |
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49.

Has decided to reduce the appropriations for the building sector in the 2004 budget on account of the effect of a frontloading operation involving the same amount which has been authorised via a transfer within the 2003 budget (CoR transfer No 6) (Article 204: EUR - 279 130; Article 211: EUR - 204 000; Item 2210 EUR - 139 515);

| 50. | Expresses its concern about the fact that it has not been in a position to grant discharge for the Committee of the Regions 2001 accounts; invites the Committee of the Regions to adopt the necessary measures with a view to ensuring transparency and sound financial management; |
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50.

Expresses its concern about the fact that it has not been in a position to grant discharge for the Committee of the Regions 2001 accounts; invites the Committee of the Regions to adopt the necessary measures with a view to ensuring transparency and sound financial management;

Section VIII (A) — Ombudsman — and Section VIII (B) — European Data Protection Supervisor

| 51. | Has decided to restore part of the cuts made by Council concerning Article A-270 (expenditure on publishing and information) and Article A-1875 (translation and interpretation costs); has also decided to make the appropriations available for the creation of a C5 post; |
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51.

Has decided to restore part of the cuts made by Council concerning Article A-270 (expenditure on publishing and information) and Article A-1875 (translation and interpretation costs); has also decided to make the appropriations available for the creation of a C5 post;

| 52. | Agrees with the Council's draft budget for Section VIII (B); |
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52.

Agrees with the Council's draft budget for Section VIII (B);

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| 53. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution, accompanied by the amendments of the draft general budget, to the Council, the Commission and the other institutions and bodies concerned. |
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53.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution, accompanied by the amendments of the draft general budget, to the Council, the Commission and the other institutions and bodies concerned.

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(1)  OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 9.

(2)  OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1.

(3)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002.

(4)  P5_TA(2003)0080.

(5)  P5_TA(2003)0210.

P5_TA(2003)0451

Compensation to crime victims *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council directive on compensation to crime victims (COM(2002) 562 — C5-0517/2002 — 2002/0247(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2002) 562 (1)), |
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having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2002) 562 (1)),

| — | having regard to Article 308 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0517/2002), |
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having regard to Article 308 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0517/2002),

| — | having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (2), |
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having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (2),

| — | having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions, |
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having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions,

| — | 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 (A5-0330/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs (A5-0330/2003),

| 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. | 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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4.

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;

| 5. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially; |
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5.

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

| 6. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
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6.

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

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| Amendment 1 |
| Recital 1 |
| (1) The European Union has set itself the objective of maintaining and developing an area of freedom, security and justice in which the free movement of persons is ensured.
  Measures for the protection of the victims of crime must form part of the realisation of this objective. | (1) The European Union has set itself the objective of maintaining and developing an area of freedom, security and justice in which the free movement of persons is ensured.
  The gradual creation of that area calls for the adoption by the Member States of minimum legislative measures introducing a compensation scheme for crime victims. |
| Amendment 2 |
| Recital 2 |
| (2) The
  Vienna
  Action Plan of the Council and the Commission
  of 1998
  called for addressing the question of
  victim support
  by making a comparative survey of victim compensation schemes and assessing the feasibility of taking action within the EU. | (2) The Action Plan of the Council and the Commission
  on how best to implement the provisions of the Treaty of Amsterdam on the creation of an area of freedom, security and justice — Text adopted by the Justice and Home Affairs Council of 3 December 1998 (3)

  , called,
  notably in its paragraphs 19 and 51(c),
  for the question of
  aid and support to victims

  to be addressed by making a comparative survey of victim compensation schemes and assessing the feasibility of taking action within the EU. |
| Amendment 3 |
| Recital 3 |
| (3) The Commission presented a Communication
  on
  ‘Crime victims in the European Union — reflexions on standards and action’
  in 1999
  . | (3)
  On 14 July 1999
  the Commission presented
  , to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee,
  a Communication
  entitled
  ‘Crime victims in the European Union — reflexions on standards and action’.
  On 15 June 2000 (4) the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the Commission communication
  . |
| Amendment 4 |
| Recital 4 |
| (4)
  Having regard to the Commission's Communication,
  the Tampere European Council on 15 and 16 October 1999
  called for
  the drawing-up of minimum standards on the protection of the victims of crime, in particular on crime victims' access to justice and their rights to compensation for damages,
  including
  legal costs. It also called for the setting-up of national programmes to finance measures, public and non-governmental, for assistance to and protection of victims. | (4)
  The conclusions of
  the Tampere European Council on 15 and 16 October 1999,
  require, notably in paragraph 32,
  the drawing-up of minimum standards on the protection of the victims of crime, in particular on crime victims' access to justice and their rights to compensation for damages,
  with reference also to
  legal costs. It also called for the setting-up of national programmes to finance measures,
  both
  public and non-governmental, for assistance to and protection of victims. |
| Amendment 5 |
| Recital 5 |
| (5) On 15 March 2001 the Council adopted Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA on the standing of victims in criminal proceedings.
  This
  Decision,
  based on Title VI of the Treaty establishing the European Union, allows crime victims to claim
  compensation from the
  offender
  in the course of criminal proceedings. Beyond this provision, compensation to crime victims was not addressed. | (5) On 15 March 2001 the Council adopted Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA on the standing of victims in criminal proceedings.
  Article 9 of that Framework
  Decision
  requires the Member States to guarantee the right of the victim of a criminal offence to obtain a decision on
  compensation from the
  author of the offence
  in the course of criminal proceedings. Beyond this provision, compensation to crime victims
  at EU level
  was not addressed. |
| Amendment 6 |
| Recital 6 |
| (6) The Commission adopted a Green Paper on compensation to crime victims on 28 September 2001. The Green Paper launched a consultation on the possible objectives that a Community initiative, for the purpose of realising the Tampere Conclusions as regards compensation to crime victims, could pursue. | (6) The Commission adopted a Green Paper on compensation to crime victims on 28 September 2001. The Green Paper launched a consultation on the possible objectives that a Community initiative, for the purpose of realising the Tampere Conclusions
  , and notably paragraph 32 thereof,
  as regards compensation to crime victims, could pursue. |
| Amendment 7 |
| Recital 7 |
| (7) The reactions to the Green Paper, including the resolution of the European Parliament and the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee, called for the creation of a minimum standard for compensation to crime victims in the EU and for better access to such compensation in cross-border situations. | (7) The reactions to the Green Paper, including the resolution of the European Parliament
  of 24 September 2002
  and the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee, called for the creation of a minimum standard for compensation to crime victims in the EU and for better access to such compensation in cross-border situations. |
| Amendment 8 |
| Recital 8 |
| (8) The objectives of this Directive are to establish
  a minimum standard for compensation to crime victims in the European Union
  and to facilitate access to such compensation in cross-border situations. The pursuit of these objectives respond to the
  request
  of the Tampere European Council and is in line with what was covered in the Green Paper and the reactions on it. | (8) The objectives of this Directive are,
  on the one hand
  , to establish
  minimum standards aimed at ensuring, at European Union level, that all Member States compensate the victims of crimes committed on their territory, and, on the other
  , to facilitate access to such compensation in cross-border situations,
  i.e. in cases of crimes committed in a Member State other than that in which the victim resides
  . The pursuit of these objectives responds to the
  guidelines laid down by
  the Tampere European Council and is in line with what was covered in the Green Paper and the reactions on it. |
| Amendment 9 |
| Recital 8a (new) |
| | (8a) It is desirable for the Member States to approximate their laws and regulatory provisions by means of the adoption of minimum standards, to the extent necessary to achieve the objective of offering crime victims a sufficient level of protection, in whatever Member State they may find themselves. These provisions should be adopted without prejudice to Member States' freedom to introduce or maintain standards that are more favourable to crime victims. Equally, no Member State may invoke these provisions to justify reducing its existing level of protection. |
| Amendment 10 |
| Recital 8b (new) |
| | (8b) The needs of crime victims should be considered and dealt with in an integrated fashion, so as to avoid partial or inconsistent measures which could lead to secondary victimisation. |
| Amendment 11 |
| Recital 10 |
| (10) Since the measures contained in this Directive are necessary in order to attain the objectives of the Community and the Treaty has not provided
  the specific powers
  to establish such a legal instrument, Article 308 of the Treaty should be
  applied
  . | (10) Since the measures contained in this Directive are necessary in order to attain the objectives of the Community and the Treaty has not
  provided for specific measures attributing competences and powers of action to the Community institutions
  to establish such a legal instrument, Article 308 of the Treaty should be
  chosen as the legal basis
  . |
| Amendment 12 |
| Recital 11 |
| (11)
  It is well known that
  crime victims
  will often not
  be able to obtain compensation from the offender, since the offender may lack the necessary means to satisfy a judgment on damages or because the offender cannot be identified or successfully prosecuted. | (11)
  In practice
  , crime victims will
  rarely
  be able to obtain
  full
  compensation from the offender, since the offender may lack the necessary means to satisfy a judgment on damages or because the offender
  has disappeared or
  cannot be identified, prosecuted
  or sentenced
  . |
| Amendment 13 |
| Recital 12 |
| (12) To remedy this situation, thirteen Member States have introduced State-funded compensation schemes to allow for compensation to crime victims. These schemes display wide divergences, in terms of which crime victims can be compensated and how the compensation is determined. Two Member States have no general compensation scheme in place. | (12) To remedy this situation, thirteen Member States have introduced State-funded compensation schemes to allow for compensation to crime victims
  on a subsidiary basis, where they can be reasonably said to have exhausted all possibilities offered by other channels of compensation
  . These schemes display wide divergences, in terms of which crime victims can be compensated and how the compensation is determined. Two Member States have no general compensation scheme in place. |
| Amendment 14 |
| Recital 13 |
| (13) Crime victims in the European Union should be entitled to
  adequate
  compensation
  for
  the injuries they have suffered, regardless of the Member State in which they are resident and regardless of the Member State in which the crime was committed. | (13) Crime victims in the European Union should be entitled to
  full and effective
  compensation
  in reparation of the harm inflicted and adequate to the nature of
  the injuries they have suffered, regardless of the Member State in which they are resident and regardless of the Member State in which the crime was committed. |
| Amendment 15 |
| Recital 14 |
| (14) In view of the wide divergences
  between the Member States that have a compensation scheme in place, and taking into account socio-economic discrepancies, an approach aiming at a minimum standard rather than harmonisation is to be preferred
  . | (14) In view of the wide divergences
  in legislation as regards compensation to crime victims, the first step should be to establish minimum standards on the matter, while aiming for future harmonisation on a gradual basis. |
| Amendment 16 |
| Recital 15 |
| (15) A minimum standard should cover victims of offences against the person, including violent crime, terrorist offences, sexual offences, crimes against women and minors and racist and xenophobic crimes. It should cover the losses sustained by a crime victim resulting from personal injury,
  excluding damage to and loss of property
  . It must also cover the dependants and
  close
  relatives of crime victims who have died as a result of injuries sustained. | (15) A minimum standard should cover victims of offences against the person, including violent crime, terrorist offences, sexual offences, crimes against women and minors and racist and xenophobic crimes. It should cover the losses sustained
  directly or indirectly
  by a crime victim resulting from personal injury. It should also cover the dependants and,
  where applicable, spouses and first-degree
  relatives of crime victims who have died
  or become permanently and irreversibly incapacitated
  as a result of injuries sustained. |
| Amendment 17 |
| Recital 16 |
| (16) Compensation should be available to all citizens of the European Union and to all legal residents of any Member State without discrimination. | (16) Compensation should be available to all citizens of the European Union and,
  on the basis of the principle of social justice
  , to all legal residents of any Member State without discrimination. |
| Amendment 18 |
| Recital 17 |
| (17) The minimum standard should be
  connected to the national tort laws
  of each Member State, to ensure adequate levels of compensation and predictable and transparent rules while avoiding harmonisation. | (17) The minimum standard should be
  based on the approximation of the existing rules on civil and criminal liability
  of each Member State and
  on the model that underlies all the existing compensation schemes
  , to ensure adequate levels of compensation and predictable and transparent rules while avoiding harmonisation. |
| Amendment 19 |
| Recital 18 |
| (18) The compensation must cover non-pecuniary losses, in particular to ensure adequate compensation to victims of serious crimes and
  to dependants and close relatives of victims who have died as a result of a crime
  . | (18) The compensation should cover non-pecuniary losses
  resulting from the non-material harm suffered
  , in particular to ensure adequate compensation to victims of serious crimes and,
  where a victim has died from the injuries inflicted, also to his dependants and, where applicable, the spouse and first-degree relatives
  . |
| Amendment 20 |
| Recital 19 |
| (19) Member States should have the possibility to maintain or introduce the principle that the primary responsibility for compensating the crime victim lies with the offender. Certain limitations on the application of this principle should, however, be introduced in order to avoid undue delay in compensating the victim and to limit risks of secondary victimisation. | (19) Member States should have the possibility of maintaining or introducing the principle that the primary responsibility for compensating the crime victim lies with the offender. Certain limitations on the application of this principle should, however, be introduced in order to avoid undue delay in compensating the victim and to limit risks of secondary victimisation,
  especially where the offender cannot be identified, located or put on trial or lacks the means to pay, or where there are clear signs that the trial will last more than one year
  . |
| Amendment 21 |
| Recital 20 |
| (20) The minimum standard should cover the restrictions
  that can be placed
  on the award of compensation, in particular when those restrictions relate to obligations on the part of the crime victim, including the need for the victim to report the crime to the police and to make the application for compensation within a certain time, in order to ensure equal treatment of all crime victims in the European Union. | (20) The minimum standard should cover the restrictions
  which Member States are authorised to apply to
  the award of
  state-funded
  compensation, in particular when those restrictions relate to obligations on the part of the crime victim, including the need for the victim to report the crime to the police and to make the application for compensation within a certain time, in order to ensure equal treatment of all crime victims in the European Union. |
| Amendment 22 |
| Recital 21 |
| (21) A system of cooperation between the authorities of the Member States should be introduced to facilitate access to compensation in cases where the crime
  was
  committed in a Member State other than that of
  the victim's
  residence. | (21) A system of
  efficient
  cooperation between the authorities of the Member States should be introduced to facilitate access to compensation in cases where the
  victim was the object of a
  crime committed in a Member State other than that of
  his permanent
  residence. |
| Amendment 23 |
| Recital 22 |
| (22) This system should ensure that crime victims can always turn to an authority in their Member State of residence, to ease any practical and linguistic difficulties that occurs in a crossborder situation, without prejudice to the right of Member States to apply the territoriality principle
  as the basis for the obligation to
  pay compensation. | (22) This system should ensure that crime victims can always turn to an authority in their Member State of residence
  to submit their application for compensation and
  to ease any practical and linguistic difficulties that occurs in a cross-border situation, without prejudice to the right of Member States to apply the territoriality principle,
  under which responsibility
  to pay compensation
  lies with the Member State on whose territory the crime was committed
  . |
| Amendment 24 |
| Recital 25 |
| (25) In accordance with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the EC Treaty, the objectives of this Directive, namely to establish a minimum standard for compensation of crime victims and to facilitate access to such compensation in cross-border situations, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale and
  the impact
  of the Directive, be better achieved by the Community. This Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. | (25) In accordance with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the EC Treaty, the objectives of this Directive, namely to establish a minimum standard for compensation of crime victims and to facilitate access to such compensation in cross-border situations, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale and
  effects at Community level
  of the Directive, be better achieved by the
  European
  Community. This Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. |
| Amendment 25 |
| Article 1 |
| The objective of this Directive is to establish a minimum standard for compensation of victims of
  crime
  and to facilitate access to such compensation in cross-border situations. | The objective of this Directive is to establish a minimum standard for
  state-funded
  compensation of victims of
  crimes committed on the territory of the Member States of the European Union
  and to facilitate access to such compensation in crossborder situations. |
| Amendment 26 |
| Article 2, paragraph 1, introduction and point (a) |
| 1. Subject to the provisions of this Directive,
  Member States
  shall compensate






  (a) | victims who have sustained personal injury directly caused by an intentional crime against the victim's life, health or personal integrity committed on
  the
  territory
  of one of the Member States
  ; |

TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 1

Recital 1

(1) The European Union has set itself the objective of maintaining and developing an area of freedom, security and justice in which the free movement of persons is ensured.
  Measures for the protection of the victims of crime must form part of the realisation of this objective.

(1) The European Union has set itself the objective of maintaining and developing an area of freedom, security and justice in which the free movement of persons is ensured.
  The gradual creation of that area calls for the adoption by the Member States of minimum legislative measures introducing a compensation scheme for crime victims.

Amendment 2

Recital 2

(2) The
  Vienna
  Action Plan of the Council and the Commission
  of 1998
  called for addressing the question of
  victim support
  by making a comparative survey of victim compensation schemes and assessing the feasibility of taking action within the EU.

(2) The Action Plan of the Council and the Commission
  on how best to implement the provisions of the Treaty of Amsterdam on the creation of an area of freedom, security and justice — Text adopted by the Justice and Home Affairs Council of 3 December 1998 (3)

  , called,
  notably in its paragraphs 19 and 51(c),
  for the question of
  aid and support to victims

  to be addressed by making a comparative survey of victim compensation schemes and assessing the feasibility of taking action within the EU.

Amendment 3

Recital 3

(3) The Commission presented a Communication
  on
  ‘Crime victims in the European Union — reflexions on standards and action’
  in 1999
  .

(3)
  On 14 July 1999
  the Commission presented
  , to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee,
  a Communication
  entitled
  ‘Crime victims in the European Union — reflexions on standards and action’.
  On 15 June 2000 (4) the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the Commission communication
  .

Amendment 4

Recital 4

(4)
  Having regard to the Commission's Communication,
  the Tampere European Council on 15 and 16 October 1999
  called for
  the drawing-up of minimum standards on the protection of the victims of crime, in particular on crime victims' access to justice and their rights to compensation for damages,
  including
  legal costs. It also called for the setting-up of national programmes to finance measures, public and non-governmental, for assistance to and protection of victims.

(4)
  The conclusions of
  the Tampere European Council on 15 and 16 October 1999,
  require, notably in paragraph 32,
  the drawing-up of minimum standards on the protection of the victims of crime, in particular on crime victims' access to justice and their rights to compensation for damages,
  with reference also to
  legal costs. It also called for the setting-up of national programmes to finance measures,
  both
  public and non-governmental, for assistance to and protection of victims.

Amendment 5

Recital 5

(5) On 15 March 2001 the Council adopted Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA on the standing of victims in criminal proceedings.
  This
  Decision,
  based on Title VI of the Treaty establishing the European Union, allows crime victims to claim
  compensation from the
  offender
  in the course of criminal proceedings. Beyond this provision, compensation to crime victims was not addressed.

(5) On 15 March 2001 the Council adopted Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA on the standing of victims in criminal proceedings.
  Article 9 of that Framework
  Decision
  requires the Member States to guarantee the right of the victim of a criminal offence to obtain a decision on
  compensation from the
  author of the offence
  in the course of criminal proceedings. Beyond this provision, compensation to crime victims
  at EU level
  was not addressed.

Amendment 6

Recital 6

(6) The Commission adopted a Green Paper on compensation to crime victims on 28 September 2001. The Green Paper launched a consultation on the possible objectives that a Community initiative, for the purpose of realising the Tampere Conclusions as regards compensation to crime victims, could pursue.

(6) The Commission adopted a Green Paper on compensation to crime victims on 28 September 2001. The Green Paper launched a consultation on the possible objectives that a Community initiative, for the purpose of realising the Tampere Conclusions
  , and notably paragraph 32 thereof,
  as regards compensation to crime victims, could pursue.

Amendment 7

Recital 7

(7) The reactions to the Green Paper, including the resolution of the European Parliament and the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee, called for the creation of a minimum standard for compensation to crime victims in the EU and for better access to such compensation in cross-border situations.

(7) The reactions to the Green Paper, including the resolution of the European Parliament
  of 24 September 2002
  and the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee, called for the creation of a minimum standard for compensation to crime victims in the EU and for better access to such compensation in cross-border situations.

Amendment 8

Recital 8

(8) The objectives of this Directive are to establish
  a minimum standard for compensation to crime victims in the European Union
  and to facilitate access to such compensation in cross-border situations. The pursuit of these objectives respond to the
  request
  of the Tampere European Council and is in line with what was covered in the Green Paper and the reactions on it.

(8) The objectives of this Directive are,
  on the one hand
  , to establish
  minimum standards aimed at ensuring, at European Union level, that all Member States compensate the victims of crimes committed on their territory, and, on the other
  , to facilitate access to such compensation in cross-border situations,
  i.e. in cases of crimes committed in a Member State other than that in which the victim resides
  . The pursuit of these objectives responds to the
  guidelines laid down by
  the Tampere European Council and is in line with what was covered in the Green Paper and the reactions on it.

Amendment 9

Recital 8a (new)

(8a) It is desirable for the Member States to approximate their laws and regulatory provisions by means of the adoption of minimum standards, to the extent necessary to achieve the objective of offering crime victims a sufficient level of protection, in whatever Member State they may find themselves. These provisions should be adopted without prejudice to Member States' freedom to introduce or maintain standards that are more favourable to crime victims. Equally, no Member State may invoke these provisions to justify reducing its existing level of protection.

Amendment 10

Recital 8b (new)

(8b) The needs of crime victims should be considered and dealt with in an integrated fashion, so as to avoid partial or inconsistent measures which could lead to secondary victimisation.

Amendment 11

Recital 10

(10) Since the measures contained in this Directive are necessary in order to attain the objectives of the Community and the Treaty has not provided
  the specific powers
  to establish such a legal instrument, Article 308 of the Treaty should be
  applied
  .

(10) Since the measures contained in this Directive are necessary in order to attain the objectives of the Community and the Treaty has not
  provided for specific measures attributing competences and powers of action to the Community institutions
  to establish such a legal instrument, Article 308 of the Treaty should be
  chosen as the legal basis
  .

Amendment 12

Recital 11

(11)
  It is well known that
  crime victims
  will often not
  be able to obtain compensation from the offender, since the offender may lack the necessary means to satisfy a judgment on damages or because the offender cannot be identified or successfully prosecuted.

(11)
  In practice
  , crime victims will
  rarely
  be able to obtain
  full
  compensation from the offender, since the offender may lack the necessary means to satisfy a judgment on damages or because the offender
  has disappeared or
  cannot be identified, prosecuted
  or sentenced
  .

Amendment 13

Recital 12

(12) To remedy this situation, thirteen Member States have introduced State-funded compensation schemes to allow for compensation to crime victims. These schemes display wide divergences, in terms of which crime victims can be compensated and how the compensation is determined. Two Member States have no general compensation scheme in place.

(12) To remedy this situation, thirteen Member States have introduced State-funded compensation schemes to allow for compensation to crime victims
  on a subsidiary basis, where they can be reasonably said to have exhausted all possibilities offered by other channels of compensation
  . These schemes display wide divergences, in terms of which crime victims can be compensated and how the compensation is determined. Two Member States have no general compensation scheme in place.

Amendment 14

Recital 13

(13) Crime victims in the European Union should be entitled to
  adequate
  compensation
  for
  the injuries they have suffered, regardless of the Member State in which they are resident and regardless of the Member State in which the crime was committed.

(13) Crime victims in the European Union should be entitled to
  full and effective
  compensation
  in reparation of the harm inflicted and adequate to the nature of
  the injuries they have suffered, regardless of the Member State in which they are resident and regardless of the Member State in which the crime was committed.

Amendment 15

Recital 14

(14) In view of the wide divergences
  between the Member States that have a compensation scheme in place, and taking into account socio-economic discrepancies, an approach aiming at a minimum standard rather than harmonisation is to be preferred
  .

(14) In view of the wide divergences
  in legislation as regards compensation to crime victims, the first step should be to establish minimum standards on the matter, while aiming for future harmonisation on a gradual basis.

Amendment 16

Recital 15

(15) A minimum standard should cover victims of offences against the person, including violent crime, terrorist offences, sexual offences, crimes against women and minors and racist and xenophobic crimes. It should cover the losses sustained by a crime victim resulting from personal injury,
  excluding damage to and loss of property
  . It must also cover the dependants and
  close
  relatives of crime victims who have died as a result of injuries sustained.

(15) A minimum standard should cover victims of offences against the person, including violent crime, terrorist offences, sexual offences, crimes against women and minors and racist and xenophobic crimes. It should cover the losses sustained
  directly or indirectly
  by a crime victim resulting from personal injury. It should also cover the dependants and,
  where applicable, spouses and first-degree
  relatives of crime victims who have died
  or become permanently and irreversibly incapacitated
  as a result of injuries sustained.

Amendment 17

Recital 16

(16) Compensation should be available to all citizens of the European Union and to all legal residents of any Member State without discrimination.

(16) Compensation should be available to all citizens of the European Union and,
  on the basis of the principle of social justice
  , to all legal residents of any Member State without discrimination.

Amendment 18

Recital 17

(17) The minimum standard should be
  connected to the national tort laws
  of each Member State, to ensure adequate levels of compensation and predictable and transparent rules while avoiding harmonisation.

(17) The minimum standard should be
  based on the approximation of the existing rules on civil and criminal liability
  of each Member State and
  on the model that underlies all the existing compensation schemes
  , to ensure adequate levels of compensation and predictable and transparent rules while avoiding harmonisation.

Amendment 19

Recital 18

(18) The compensation must cover non-pecuniary losses, in particular to ensure adequate compensation to victims of serious crimes and
  to dependants and close relatives of victims who have died as a result of a crime
  .

(18) The compensation should cover non-pecuniary losses
  resulting from the non-material harm suffered
  , in particular to ensure adequate compensation to victims of serious crimes and,
  where a victim has died from the injuries inflicted, also to his dependants and, where applicable, the spouse and first-degree relatives
  .

Amendment 20

Recital 19

(19) Member States should have the possibility to maintain or introduce the principle that the primary responsibility for compensating the crime victim lies with the offender. Certain limitations on the application of this principle should, however, be introduced in order to avoid undue delay in compensating the victim and to limit risks of secondary victimisation.

(19) Member States should have the possibility of maintaining or introducing the principle that the primary responsibility for compensating the crime victim lies with the offender. Certain limitations on the application of this principle should, however, be introduced in order to avoid undue delay in compensating the victim and to limit risks of secondary victimisation,
  especially where the offender cannot be identified, located or put on trial or lacks the means to pay, or where there are clear signs that the trial will last more than one year
  .

Amendment 21

Recital 20

(20) The minimum standard should cover the restrictions
  that can be placed
  on the award of compensation, in particular when those restrictions relate to obligations on the part of the crime victim, including the need for the victim to report the crime to the police and to make the application for compensation within a certain time, in order to ensure equal treatment of all crime victims in the European Union.

(20) The minimum standard should cover the restrictions
  which Member States are authorised to apply to
  the award of
  state-funded
  compensation, in particular when those restrictions relate to obligations on the part of the crime victim, including the need for the victim to report the crime to the police and to make the application for compensation within a certain time, in order to ensure equal treatment of all crime victims in the European Union.

Amendment 22

Recital 21

(21) A system of cooperation between the authorities of the Member States should be introduced to facilitate access to compensation in cases where the crime
  was
  committed in a Member State other than that of
  the victim's
  residence.

(21) A system of
  efficient
  cooperation between the authorities of the Member States should be introduced to facilitate access to compensation in cases where the
  victim was the object of a
  crime committed in a Member State other than that of
  his permanent
  residence.

Amendment 23

Recital 22

(22) This system should ensure that crime victims can always turn to an authority in their Member State of residence, to ease any practical and linguistic difficulties that occurs in a crossborder situation, without prejudice to the right of Member States to apply the territoriality principle
  as the basis for the obligation to
  pay compensation.

(22) This system should ensure that crime victims can always turn to an authority in their Member State of residence
  to submit their application for compensation and
  to ease any practical and linguistic difficulties that occurs in a cross-border situation, without prejudice to the right of Member States to apply the territoriality principle,
  under which responsibility
  to pay compensation
  lies with the Member State on whose territory the crime was committed
  .

Amendment 24

Recital 25

(25) In accordance with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the EC Treaty, the objectives of this Directive, namely to establish a minimum standard for compensation of crime victims and to facilitate access to such compensation in cross-border situations, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale and
  the impact
  of the Directive, be better achieved by the Community. This Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.

(25) In accordance with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the EC Treaty, the objectives of this Directive, namely to establish a minimum standard for compensation of crime victims and to facilitate access to such compensation in cross-border situations, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale and
  effects at Community level
  of the Directive, be better achieved by the
  European
  Community. This Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.

Amendment 25

Article 1

The objective of this Directive is to establish a minimum standard for compensation of victims of
  crime
  and to facilitate access to such compensation in cross-border situations.

The objective of this Directive is to establish a minimum standard for
  state-funded
  compensation of victims of
  crimes committed on the territory of the Member States of the European Union
  and to facilitate access to such compensation in crossborder situations.

Amendment 26

Article 2, paragraph 1, introduction and point (a)

1. Subject to the provisions of this Directive,
  Member States
  shall compensate

(a)

victims who have sustained personal injury directly caused by an intentional crime against the victim's life, health or personal integrity committed on
  the
  territory
  of one of the Member States
  ;

1. Subject to the provisions of this Directive,
  each Member State
  shall compensate

| (a) | victims who have
  become permanently incapacitated or have
  sustained personal injury directly caused by an intentional crime
  or by an act of grave negligence for which the author of the crime can reasonably be held responsible
  against the victim's life, health or personal,
  physical or psychological integrity
  , committed on
  its
  territory; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

victims who have
  become permanently incapacitated or have
  sustained personal injury directly caused by an intentional crime
  or by an act of grave negligence for which the author of the crime can reasonably be held responsible
  against the victim's life, health or personal,
  physical or psychological integrity
  , committed on
  its
  territory;

Amendment 27

Article 2, paragraph 1, point (aa) (new)

| (aa) | victims who have suffered damage to or loss or destruction of property as a direct result of an intentional crime of violence affecting their health or personal, physical or psychological integrity and committed on its territory; |
| --- | --- |

(aa)

Amendment 28

Article 2, paragraph 1, point (b)

| (b) | close
  relatives and dependants of victims
  as defined in point (a)
  who have died as a result of the injuries sustained. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

close
  relatives and dependants of victims
  as defined in point (a)
  who have died as a result of the injuries sustained.

| (b) | spouses and first-degree
  relatives and dependants of victims who have died as a result of the injuries sustained,
  as referred to in point (a)
  . |
| --- | --- |

(b)

spouses and first-degree
  relatives and dependants of victims who have died as a result of the injuries sustained,
  as referred to in point (a)
  .

Amendment 29

Article 2, paragraph 2, point (a)

| (a) | ‘victim’ shall mean a natural person who has suffered
  harm, including
  physical or mental injury,
  emotional suffering or economic loss
  , directly caused by acts or omissions that are in violation of the criminal law of a Member State; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

‘victim’ shall mean a natural person who has suffered
  harm, including
  physical or mental injury,
  emotional suffering or economic loss
  , directly caused by acts or omissions that are in violation of the criminal law of a Member State;

| (a) | ‘victim’ shall mean a natural person who has suffered
  material damage and/or
  physical or mental injury,
  permanent incapacitation, non-material damage or damage to property,
  directly caused by acts or omissions that are in violation of the criminal law of a Member State; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

‘victim’ shall mean a natural person who has suffered
  material damage and/or
  physical or mental injury,
  permanent incapacitation, non-material damage or damage to property,
  directly caused by acts or omissions that are in violation of the criminal law of a Member State;

Amendment 30

Article 2, paragraph 2, point (b)

| (b) | ‘intentional crime’, ‘
  close
  relatives’ and ‘dependants’ shall be defined in accordance with the law of the Member State
  where
  the crime was committed; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

‘intentional crime’, ‘
  close
  relatives’ and ‘dependants’ shall be defined in accordance with the law of the Member State
  where
  the crime was committed;

| (b) | ‘intentional crime’,
  ‘spouses’,
  ‘
  first-degree
  relatives’ and ‘dependants’ shall be defined in accordance with the law of the Member State
  in whose territory
  the crime was committed; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

‘intentional crime’,
  ‘spouses’,
  ‘
  first-degree
  relatives’ and ‘dependants’ shall be defined in accordance with the law of the Member State
  in whose territory
  the crime was committed;

Amendment 31

Article 2, paragraph 2, point (c)

| (c) | ‘personal injury’ shall include psychological as well as physical injury. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

‘personal injury’ shall include psychological as well as physical injury.

| (c) | ‘personal injury’ shall include psychological as well as physical injury
  , as well as permanent incapacitation caused by such injury
  . |
| --- | --- |

(c)

‘personal injury’ shall include psychological as well as physical injury
  , as well as permanent incapacitation caused by such injury
  .

Amendment 32

Article 4, paragraph 1

1. Compensation shall cover pecuniary and non-pecuniary losses that have resulted as a direct consequence of the personal injury the victim has sustained, or, as concerns
  close
  relatives or dependants, of the death of the victim.

1. Compensation shall cover pecuniary
  losses resulting from material damage and damage to property
  , and non-pecuniary losses
  resulting from non-material damage
  that are the direct consequence of the personal injury the victim has sustained, or, as concerns
  the spouse, first-degree
  relatives or dependants,
  losses which are a direct consequence
  of the death of the victim.

Amendment 33

Article 4, paragraph 2, point (a)

| (a) | on a case-by-case basis where the compensation, taken as a whole, does not deviate significantly from what has been or could be expected to be awarded in damages to the applicant in accordance with civil law in the Member State responsible for paying the compensation; or |
| --- | --- |

(a)

on a case-by-case basis where the compensation, taken as a whole, does not deviate significantly from what has been or could be expected to be awarded in damages to the applicant in accordance with civil law in the Member State responsible for paying the compensation; or

| (a) | on a case-by-case basis where the compensation, taken as a whole, does not deviate significantly from what has been or could be expected to be awarded in damages to the applicant in accordance with
  national
  civil
  liability
  law in the Member State responsible for paying the compensation; or |
| --- | --- |

(a)

on a case-by-case basis where the compensation, taken as a whole, does not deviate significantly from what has been or could be expected to be awarded in damages to the applicant in accordance with
  national
  civil
  liability
  law in the Member State responsible for paying the compensation; or

Amendment 34

Article 4, paragraph 2, point (b) and subparagraph 2

| (b) | in accordance with pre-defined tariffs, for the entire compensation or for some or all of the individual items of
  losses
  that is covered by the compensation.
  The tariffs referred to in point (b) shall reflect the average of what would be awarded in damages for similar losses as those suffered by the applicant, in accordance with civil law in the Member State responsible for paying the compensation. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

in accordance with pre-defined tariffs, for the entire compensation or for some or all of the individual items of
  losses
  that is covered by the compensation.

The tariffs referred to in point (b) shall reflect the average of what would be awarded in damages for similar losses as those suffered by the applicant, in accordance with civil law in the Member State responsible for paying the compensation.

| (b) | in accordance with pre-defined tariffs, for the entire compensation or for some or all of the individual items of
  material or non-material damage or damage to property
  that are covered by the compensation.
  The tariffs referred to in point (b) shall reflect the average of what would be awarded in damages for similar losses as those suffered by the applicant, in accordance with civil law in the Member State responsible for paying the compensation.
  They shall be updated annually upwards or downwards in line with the increase or decrease in the cost of living index as defined officially. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

in accordance with pre-defined tariffs, for the entire compensation or for some or all of the individual items of
  material or non-material damage or damage to property
  that are covered by the compensation.

The tariffs referred to in point (b) shall reflect the average of what would be awarded in damages for similar losses as those suffered by the applicant, in accordance with civil law in the Member State responsible for paying the compensation.
  They shall be updated annually upwards or downwards in line with the increase or decrease in the cost of living index as defined officially.

Amendment 35

Article 4, paragraph 3, subparagraph 1

3. By way of derogation from paragraph 2 Member States may define a maximum amount of no less than
  EUR 60 000
  for the total compensation that can be paid out to an individual applicant.

3. By way of derogation from paragraph 2 Member States may define a maximum amount of no less than
  EUR 100 000
  for the total compensation that can be paid out to an individual applicant.

This amount shall be updated annually upwards or downwards in line with the increase or decrease in the cost of living index as defined officially by Eurostat
  .

Amendment 36

Article 4, paragraph 4

4. The compensation may be paid out as a lump sum or through instalments, for the entire compensation or for some or all of the individual items of
  losses
  that are covered by the compensation.

4. The compensation may be paid out as a lump sum or through instalments, for the entire compensation or for some or all of the individual items of
  material or non-material damage, damage to property or permanent incapacitation
  that are covered by the compensation,
  save in cases of severe financial hardship
  .

Amendment 37

Article 5, paragraph 1, introduction

1. Member States shall provide for an advance payment on the compensation applied for wherever:

1. Member States shall provide for an advance payment on the compensation applied for wherever
  the following conditions are met
  :

Amendment 38

Article 5, paragraph 1, point (b)

| (b) | there is reason to believe that the final decision cannot be taken within a short delay following the submission of the application for compensation; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

there is reason to believe that the final decision cannot be taken within a short delay following the submission of the application for compensation;

| (b) | there is reason to believe that the final decision
  or the final assessment of the long-term medical effects and consequences of the crime
  cannot be taken within a short delay following the submission of the application for compensation; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

there is reason to believe that the final decision
  or the final assessment of the long-term medical effects and consequences of the crime
  cannot be taken within a short delay following the submission of the application for compensation;

Amendment 39

Article 5, paragraph 1, point (c)

| (c) | it is justified in view of the financial situation of the applicant; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

it is justified in view of the financial situation of the applicant;

| (c) | it is justified in view of the
  particularly difficult
  financial situation of the applicant; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

it is justified in view of the
  particularly difficult
  financial situation of the applicant;

Amendment 40

Article 5, paragraph 1, point (d)

| (d) | it can be assumed with reasonable surety that the offender will not be able to satisfy, in full or in part, any judgement or decision awarding damages to the victim. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

Deleted

Amendment 41

Article 5, paragraph 2

2. Member States
  may
  demand full or partial repayment of an advance paid out if the final decision on the application for compensation results in a rejection of the application or in the award of an amount of compensation below the level of the advance payment.

2. Member States
  shall
  demand full or partial repayment of an advance paid out if the final decision on the application for compensation results in a rejection of the application or in the award of an amount of compensation below the level of the advance payment.

Amendment 42

Article 6

Member States may exclude the award of compensation to victims who have sustained only minor injuries.

Member States may
  set a minimum threshold not exceeding EUR 250 in order to
  exclude the award of compensation to victims who have sustained only minor injuries
  , defined as injuries that do not have a significant pecuniary or non-pecuniary, direct or indirect, impact on the victim's life and its quality.

Amendment 43

Article 7

Member States may provide that compensation shall be
  reduced
  or
  refused
  on grounds of the
  behaviour
  of the applicant in direct relation to the event that caused the injury or death.

Member States may provide that compensation shall be
  refused
  or
  reduced proportionally
  on grounds of the
  partial responsibility
  of the applicant in direct relation to the event that caused the injury or death.

Amendment 44

Article 8, paragraph 1

1. Member States may, in the cases referred to in Article 2(1)(a) and without prejudice to the application of Article 5, make the award of compensation conditional upon the applicant having made reasonable efforts to obtain and enforce a judgment or decision on compensation against the offender.

1. Member States may, in the cases referred to in Article 2(1)(a)
  and (aa)
  and without prejudice to the application of Article 5, make the award of compensation conditional upon the applicant having made reasonable
  but unsuccessful
  efforts to obtain and enforce a judgment or decision on compensation against the offender
  and having exhausted the possibilities of compensation through state or private insurance schemes
  .

Amendment 45

Article 8, paragraph 2, point (a)

| (a) | it
  is probable
  that the offender will not be able to satisfy, in full or in part, any judgement or decision awarding damages to the victim; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

it
  is probable
  that the offender will not be able to satisfy, in full or in part, any judgement or decision awarding damages to the victim;

| (a) | it
  has been proven
  that the offender will not be able to satisfy, in full or in part, any judgement or decision awarding damages to the victim; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

it
  has been proven
  that the offender will not be able to satisfy, in full or in part, any judgement or decision awarding damages to the victim;

Amendment 46

Article 8, paragraph 2, point (b)

| (b) | the applicant has not been able to obtain a judgment or decision on compensation against the offender within
  two years
  from when the crime was committed, on the grounds that the police investigations or criminal proceedings instituted as a result of the crime have not been concluded within that time; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the applicant has not been able to obtain a judgment or decision on compensation against the offender within
  two years
  from when the crime was committed, on the grounds that the police investigations or criminal proceedings instituted as a result of the crime have not been concluded within that time;

| (b) | the applicant has not been able to obtain a judgment or decision on compensation against the offender within
  one year
  from when the crime was committed, on the grounds that the police investigations or criminal proceedings instituted as a result of the crime have not been concluded within that time; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the applicant has not been able to obtain a judgment or decision on compensation against the offender within
  one year
  from when the crime was committed, on the grounds that the police investigations or criminal proceedings instituted as a result of the crime have not been concluded within that time;

Amendment 47

Article 9, paragraph 1

1. With a view to avoiding double compensation, Member States
  may
  deduct from the compensation awarded, or
  may
  reclaim from the person compensated, any damages, compensation or benefits actually received from other sources for the same losses.

1. With a view to avoiding double compensation, Member States
  shall
  deduct from the compensation awarded or reclaim from the person compensated, any damages, compensation or benefits actually received from other sources for the same losses.

Amendment 48

Article 10

The Member State or the competent authority
  may
  be subrogated to the rights of the person compensated for the amount of the compensation paid.

The Member State or the competent authority
  shall
  be subrogated to the rights of the person compensated for the amount of the compensation paid.

Amendment 49

Article 11, paragraph 1

1. Member States may, in the cases referred to in Article 2(1)(a), make the award of compensation conditional upon the applicant having reported the crime to the competent authorities
  in
  the Member State where the crime was committed.

This requirement shall be considered fulfilled if the applicant reports the crime
  in
  the Member State of residence
  in accordance with Article 11(2) of the Council Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA of 15 March 2001 on the standing of victims in criminal proceedings
  .

1. Member States may, in the cases referred to in Article 2(1)(a)
  and (aa)
  , make the award of compensation conditional upon the applicant having reported the crime to the competent authorities
  of
  the Member State where the crime was committed.

This requirement shall be considered fulfilled if the applicant reports the crime
  to the competent authorities of
  the Member State of residence
  , if he was unable to do so in the Member State where the crime was committed or, in the case of a serious crime, if he chose not to do so.

If the competent authority to which the complaint is made is not competent in the matter, it shall forward the complaint without delay to the competent authority of the Member State where the crime was committed. The complaint shall be dealt with under the national law of the Member State on whose territory the crime was committed.

Amendment 50

Article 11, paragraph 2

2. Member States who apply a condition as referred to in paragraph 1 may provide that the report shall be made within a specified time. However, that period shall not be less than
  seven days
  from the date of commission of the crime.

2. Member States who apply a condition as referred to in paragraph 1 may provide that the report shall be made within a specified time. However, that period shall not be less than
  one month
  from the date of commission of the crime.

Amendment 51

Article 11, paragraph 3, point (b)

| (b) | significant obstacles faced by the victim as a consequence of being a resident in another Member State than that where the crime was committed. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

significant obstacles faced by the victim as a consequence of being a resident in another Member State than that where the crime was committed.

| (b) | significant obstacles
  and language difficulties
  faced by the victim as a consequence of being a resident in another Member State than that where the crime was committed. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

significant obstacles
  and language difficulties
  faced by the victim as a consequence of being a resident in another Member State than that where the crime was committed.

Amendment 52

Article 11, paragraph 3, point (ba) (new)

| (ba) | other significant obstacles faced by the victim that may reasonably be considered to have prevented the victim from reporting the crime. |
| --- | --- |

(ba)

Amendment 53

Article 12, paragraph 2, point (a)

| (a) | such a suspension must be necessary for the purpose of establishing that the injuries suffered were caused by an intentional crime; and |
| --- | --- |

(a)

such a suspension must be necessary for the purpose of establishing that the injuries suffered were caused by an intentional crime; and

| (a) | such a suspension must be necessary for the purpose of establishing that the
  physical or mental
  injuries
  , non-material damage or damage to property
  suffered were caused by an intentional crime; and |
| --- | --- |

(a)

such a suspension must be necessary for the purpose of establishing that the
  physical or mental
  injuries
  , non-material damage or damage to property
  suffered were caused by an intentional crime; and

Amendment 54

Article 12, paragraph 2, point (b)

| (b) | suspension must not give rise to
  undue
  delay or financial hardship for the applicant. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

suspension must not give rise to
  undue
  delay or financial hardship for the applicant.

| (b) | suspension must not give rise to delay
  exceeding one year
  or financial hardship for the applicant. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

suspension must not give rise to delay
  exceeding one year
  or financial hardship for the applicant.

Amendment 55

Article 13, paragraph 2

2. In applying a condition as referred to in paragraph 1 Member States shall make exceptions for cases where the applicant could not have been reasonably expected to submit the application within the prescribed period. This shall include cases where the victim has faced significant obstacles as a consequence of being a resident in a Member State other than that in which the crime was committed.

2. In applying a condition as referred to in paragraph 1 Member States shall make exceptions for cases where the applicant could not have been reasonably expected to submit the application within the prescribed period. This shall include cases
  of force majeure and those
  where the victim has faced significant obstacles as a consequence of being a resident in a Member State other than that in which the crime was committed
  or where the victim is a minor
  .

Amendment 56

Article 14, paragraph 2

2. Member States shall
  endeavour to
  keep to a minimum the administrative formalities required of an applicant for compensation, without prejudicing the ability to make a proper assessment of the eligibility of the application and of the amount of compensation to be paid out.

2. Member States shall keep to a minimum the administrative formalities required of an applicant for compensation, without prejudicing the ability to make a proper assessment of the eligibility of the application and of the amount of compensation to be paid out.

Amendment 57

Article 15, paragraph 2

2. The information referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover the criteria, as applicable, set out in Articles 2 to 13 and the administrative procedures applicable to the submission of applications, including where appropriate the special and territorial jurisdiction of the authorities referred to in Article 14(1). The information shall be available in all of the official languages of the European Communities.

2. The information referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover the criteria, as applicable, set out in Articles 2 to 13 and the administrative procedures applicable to the submission of applications, including where appropriate the special and territorial jurisdiction of the authorities referred to in Article 14(1). The information shall be available in all of the official languages of the European Communities
  at no cost to the applicant.

Amendment 58

Article 16, paragraph 1

1. If the crime was committed in a Member State other than that of the applicant's residence the applicant shall have the right to submit the application to
  an
  authority in the
  latter Member State
  , provided that the applicant falls within the scope of Article 2(1).

1. If the crime was committed in a Member State other than that of the applicant's residence the applicant shall have the right to submit the application to
  the competent
  authority in the
  Member State of residence
  , provided that the applicant falls within the scope of Article 2(1).

Amendment 59

Article 16, paragraph 2

2. Member States shall establish or designate one or several authorities, hereinafter referred to as ‘assisting authorities’, to be responsible for applying paragraph 1.

2. Member States shall establish or designate one or several authorities, hereinafter referred to as ‘assisting authorities’, to be responsible for applying paragraph 1.
  These shall be attached, where applicable, to the authorities responsible for the state-funded compensation scheme in each Member State.

Amendment 60

Article 17, paragraph 1

1. The assisting authority shall provide the applicant with the information referred to in Article 15(1) and the required application forms, on the basis of the manual drawn up in accordance with Article 24(2).

1. The assisting authority shall provide the applicant with the information referred to in Article 15(1) and the required
  harmonised
  application forms, on the basis of the manual drawn up in accordance with Article 24(2).

Amendment 61

Article 17, paragraph 2

2. The assisting authority shall assist the applicant in completing the application for compensation and shall ensure, as far as possible, that it is accompanied by any supporting documentation
  that
  may be required.

2. The assisting authority shall assist the applicant in completing the application for compensation and shall ensure, as far as possible, that it is accompanied by any supporting documentation
  with whatever additional reports
  may be required.

Amendment 62

Article 17, paragraph 2a (new)

2a. The assisting authority shall supply the necessary translations, ensuring that the application for compensation and the additional reports and documents are forwarded in a language that is accepted by the receiving authority.

Amendment 63

Article 17, paragraph 3

3. The assisting authority shall not make any assessment of the application. It may reject the application only if it is obvious that the application is not made in good faith.

3. The assisting authority shall not make any assessment of the application. It may reject the application,
  supplying its grounds in writing,
  only if it is obvious that the application is not made in good faith.

Amendment 64

Article 18, paragraph 1

The assisting authority shall transmit the application and any supporting documentation directly to the competent authority in the Member State responsible for deciding upon the application, hereinafter referred to as ‘deciding authority’.

The assisting authority shall transmit
  , using a harmonised form for communication between authorities,
  the application and any supporting documentation directly to the competent authority in the Member State responsible for deciding upon the application, hereinafter referred to as ‘deciding authority’.

Amendment 65

Article 18, paragraph 2, introduction

The assisting authority shall at the same time provide the deciding authority with the following information:

The assisting authority shall at the same time
  , using the harmonised communication form,
  provide the deciding authority with the following information:

Amendment 66

Article 18, paragraph 2, point (b)

(b) a list of supporting documentation enclosed;

| (b) | a list of supporting documentation enclosed
  , together with any translations that are required
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

a list of supporting documentation enclosed
  , together with any translations that are required
  ;

Amendment 67

Article 18, paragraph 2, point (d)

| (d) | where appropriate, the language in which the application form has been
  completed
  . |
| --- | --- |

(d)

where appropriate, the language in which the application form has been
  completed
  .

| (d) | where appropriate, the language in which the
  harmonised
  application form has been
  filled in
  . |
| --- | --- |

(d)

where appropriate, the language in which the
  harmonised
  application form has been
  filled in
  .

Amendment 68

Article 19, introduction

Upon receipt of an application transmitted in accordance with Article 18, the deciding authority shall send the following information as soon as possible directly to the assisting authority:

Upon receipt of an application transmitted in accordance with Article 18, the deciding authority shall send
  , using the harmonised form for communication between authorities,
  the following information as soon as possible directly to the assisting authority:

Amendment 69

Article 20

The assisting authority shall assist the applicant in meeting any request for supplementary information from the deciding authority and shall subsequently transmit it
  as soon as possible
  directly to the deciding authority, enclosing where appropriate a list of any supporting documentation transmitted.

The assisting authority shall assist the applicant in meeting any request for supplementary information from the deciding authority and shall subsequently transmit it directly to the deciding authority, enclosing where appropriate a list of any supporting documentation transmitted.

Amendment 70

Article 21, paragraph 2, point (b)

| (b) | the applicant to be heard directly by the deciding authority, in accordance with the law of its Member State, through the use of telephone- or video-conferencing. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the applicant to be heard directly by the deciding authority, in accordance with the law of its Member State, through the use of telephone- or video-conferencing.

| (b) | the applicant to be heard directly by the deciding authority, in accordance with the law of its Member State, through the use of telephone- or video-conferencing
  or any other equivalent medium
  . |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the applicant to be heard directly by the deciding authority, in accordance with the law of its Member State, through the use of telephone- or video-conferencing
  or any other equivalent medium
  .

Amendment 71

Article 23, paragraph 1, point (b)

| (b) | the full text of decisions taken by the deciding authority, where the use of languages shall be governed by the law of its Member State; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Deleted

Amendment 72

Article 24, paragraph 1a (new)

1a. The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall establish the harmonised compensation application form referred to in Article 17(1), as well as the harmonised form for communication between authorities referred to in Article 18(1).

The Commission shall have these forms translated into all the official languages of the European Community
  .

Amendment 73

Article 24, paragraph 2

2. The Commission shall, in cooperation with the Member States and in the framework of the European Judicial Network in civil and commercial matters set up by Decision 2001/470/EC, establish and publish on the internet a manual containing the information provided by the Member States pursuant to paragraph 1. The Commission shall be responsible for arranging the necessary translations of the manual.

2. The Commission shall, in cooperation with the Member States and in the framework of the European Judicial Network in civil and commercial matters set up by Decision 2001/470/EC, establish and publish on the internet a manual containing the information provided by the Member States pursuant to paragraph 1. The Commission shall be responsible for arranging the necessary translations of the manual
  into all the official languages of the European Community
  .

Amendment 74

Article 25, point (b)

| (b) | furthering close cooperation and exchange of information between the assisting and deciding authorities in the Member States; and |
| --- | --- |

(b)

furthering close cooperation and exchange of information between the assisting and deciding authorities in the Member States; and

| (b) | developing, supporting,
  furthering
  and improving
  close cooperation and exchange of information between the assisting and deciding authorities in the Member States; and |
| --- | --- |

(b)

developing, supporting,
  furthering
  and improving
  close cooperation and exchange of information between the assisting and deciding authorities in the Member States; and

Amendment 75

Article 27, paragraph 4

4. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the
  main
  provisions of domestic law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive.

4. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the provisions of domestic law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive.

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(1)  OJ C 45 E, 25.2.2003, p. 69.

(2)  OJ C 95, 23.4.2003, p. 40.

(3)  

  OJ C 19, 23.1.1999, p. 1.

(4)  

  OJ C 67, 1.3.2001, p. 304.

P5_TA(2003)0452

Recovery of cod stocks *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation establishing measures for the recovery of cod stocks (COM(2003) 237 — C5-0237/2003 — 2003/0090(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 237) (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 237) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 37 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0237/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Article 37 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0237/2003),

| — | 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 and the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0341/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries and the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0341/2003),

| 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 1 |
| (1) Recent scientific advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has indicated that a number of cod stocks in Community waters have been subjected to levels of mortality by fishing which have eroded the quantities of mature fish in the sea to the point at which the stocks may not be able to replenish themselves by reproduction and that these stocks are therefore threatened with collapse. | (1) Recent scientific advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has indicated that a number of cod stocks in Community waters have been subjected to levels of mortality by fishing which have eroded the quantities of mature fish in the sea to the point at which the stocks may not be able to replenish themselves by reproduction and that these stocks are therefore threatened with collapse
  , and whereby the precautionary approach requires that drastic measures be taken
  . |
| Amendment 2 |
| Recital 7 |
| (7) Such control of fishing mortality rates can be achieved by establishing an appropriate method for the establishment of the level of the Total Allowable Catches (TACs) of the stocks concerned, and a system whereby fishing effort on those stocks is constrained to levels so that the TACs are unlikely to be exceeded. | (7) Such control of fishing mortality rates can be achieved by establishing an appropriate method for the establishment of the level of the Total Allowable Catches (TACs) of the stocks concerned, and a system whereby fishing effort on those stocks is constrained to levels so that the TACs are unlikely to be exceeded.
  Constraints on fishing effort should be applied proportionately to the fleets of Member States. |
| Amendment 3 |
| Recital 7a (new) |
| | (7a) Member States should be allowed to take further, nondiscriminatory measures for the conservation and protection of marine fish stocks, provided they are consistent with the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy. Such measures should have no impact on the allocation of quotas in accordance with the relative stability system once stocks have recovered and the Member State takes the view that fishing activities should resume. |
| Amendment 4 |
| Recital 9a (new) |
| | (9a) The Commission should at the earliest opportunity present an analysis of the socio-economic consequences of the cod recovery plan and implement the requisite financial measures to mitigate the losses suffered by the sector. |
| Amendment 5 |
| Article 2a (new) |
| | Article 2a




  Procedure for changing geographical areas




  1. Acting on a substantiated request from a Member State, from a Regional Advisory Council established in accordance with Article 32 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 which has responsibility for one or more of the areas specified in Article 2 of this Regulation, or on its own initiative, the Commission may, after consulting the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries referred to in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, amend the geographical areas defined in Article 2 of this Regulation in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article.




  2. Amendments may apply permanently or for a specific time-period.




  3. Measures for the implementation of paragraphs 1 and 2 may be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002. |
| Amendment 6 |
| Article 8a (new) |
| | Article 8a




  Allocation of additional kilowatt days




  1. Acting on a substantiated request from a Member State, a Regional Advisory Council, established in accordance with Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, which has responsibility for one or more of the areas specified in Article 2 of this Regulation, or on its own initiative, the Commission may, after consulting the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries referred to in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, make a proposal to allocate additional kilowatt days to Member States where it is expected that the adoption of technical measures would prevent the rates of fishing mortality specified in Article 6 being exceeded.




  2. The technical measures referred to in paragraph 1 may include:








  — | measures regarding the structure of fishing gear, the number and size of fishing gear on board, and their methods of use; |

TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 1

Recital 1

(1) Recent scientific advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has indicated that a number of cod stocks in Community waters have been subjected to levels of mortality by fishing which have eroded the quantities of mature fish in the sea to the point at which the stocks may not be able to replenish themselves by reproduction and that these stocks are therefore threatened with collapse.

(1) Recent scientific advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has indicated that a number of cod stocks in Community waters have been subjected to levels of mortality by fishing which have eroded the quantities of mature fish in the sea to the point at which the stocks may not be able to replenish themselves by reproduction and that these stocks are therefore threatened with collapse
  , and whereby the precautionary approach requires that drastic measures be taken
  .

Amendment 2

Recital 7

(7) Such control of fishing mortality rates can be achieved by establishing an appropriate method for the establishment of the level of the Total Allowable Catches (TACs) of the stocks concerned, and a system whereby fishing effort on those stocks is constrained to levels so that the TACs are unlikely to be exceeded.

(7) Such control of fishing mortality rates can be achieved by establishing an appropriate method for the establishment of the level of the Total Allowable Catches (TACs) of the stocks concerned, and a system whereby fishing effort on those stocks is constrained to levels so that the TACs are unlikely to be exceeded.
  Constraints on fishing effort should be applied proportionately to the fleets of Member States.

Amendment 3

Recital 7a (new)

(7a) Member States should be allowed to take further, nondiscriminatory measures for the conservation and protection of marine fish stocks, provided they are consistent with the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy. Such measures should have no impact on the allocation of quotas in accordance with the relative stability system once stocks have recovered and the Member State takes the view that fishing activities should resume.

Amendment 4

Recital 9a (new)

(9a) The Commission should at the earliest opportunity present an analysis of the socio-economic consequences of the cod recovery plan and implement the requisite financial measures to mitigate the losses suffered by the sector.

Amendment 5

Article 2a (new)

Article 2a

Procedure for changing geographical areas

1. Acting on a substantiated request from a Member State, from a Regional Advisory Council established in accordance with Article 32 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 which has responsibility for one or more of the areas specified in Article 2 of this Regulation, or on its own initiative, the Commission may, after consulting the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries referred to in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, amend the geographical areas defined in Article 2 of this Regulation in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article.

2. Amendments may apply permanently or for a specific time-period.

3. Measures for the implementation of paragraphs 1 and 2 may be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002.

Amendment 6

Article 8a (new)

Article 8a

Allocation of additional kilowatt days

1. Acting on a substantiated request from a Member State, a Regional Advisory Council, established in accordance with Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, which has responsibility for one or more of the areas specified in Article 2 of this Regulation, or on its own initiative, the Commission may, after consulting the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries referred to in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, make a proposal to allocate additional kilowatt days to Member States where it is expected that the adoption of technical measures would prevent the rates of fishing mortality specified in Article 6 being exceeded.

2. The technical measures referred to in paragraph 1 may include:

—

measures regarding the structure of fishing gear, the number and size of fishing gear on board, and their methods of use;

| — | zones and/or periods in which fishing activities are prohibited or restricted including for the protection of spawning and nursery areas. |
| --- | --- |

—

zones and/or periods in which fishing activities are prohibited or restricted including for the protection of spawning and nursery areas.

These measures may be applied in all or in any part of the geographical areas specified in Article 2.

3. The Council shall decide, by a qualified majority and on the basis of a proposal from the Commission, the allocation of additional kilowatt days under this Article.

Amendment 7

Article 12, paragraph 1, subparagraph 2

All vessels which appear in the data base specified in Article 9 shall be included in List 1 or List 2 and vessels which do not appear in that data base may also be included in List 1 or List 2.

All vessels which appear in the database specified in Article 9 shall be included in List 1 or List 2 and vessels which do not appear in that data base may also be included in List 1 or List 2.
  In particular, Member States shall take into account the need to include on List 1 or List 2 vessels which have landed any quantity of the species mentioned in Article 15 which do not appear in the database specified in Article 9.

Amendment 8

Article 13, paragraph 2

A day absent from port shall be
  any
  continuous period of 24 hours from the time of entry into a geographical area defined in Article 2
  or any part of such a period
  .

A day absent from port shall be
  a
  continuous
  or discontinuous
  period of 24 hours from the time of entry into a geographical area defined in Article 2.
  The number of days absent from port shall be calculated by dividing the number of hours absent from port by 24.

Amendment 9

Article 21a (new)

Article 21a

Vessel monitoring by satellite

1. Without prejudice to Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, a fishing vessel which is included on either List 1 or List 2 specified in Article 12, shall from 1 January 2005 have installed on board a functioning system which allows detection and identification of that vessel by remote monitoring systems.

2. For the implementation of paragraph 1, detailed rules may be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002.

Amendment 10

Chapter Va (new)

CHAPTER Va

SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS

Amendment 11

Article 21b (new)

Article 21b

The effect of industrial fishing on cod stocks

Not later than ... (2), the Commission shall submit a report to the Parliament and to the Council, accompanied by appropriate legislative proposals if necessary, on the impact of industrial fishing in the geographical areas specified in Article 2 on:

| — | mortality of cod |
| --- | --- |

—

mortality of cod

| — | other impacts on cod stocks, in particular the effect of removing a large biomass of cod prey species. |
| --- | --- |

—

other impacts on cod stocks, in particular the effect of removing a large biomass of cod prey species.

Amendment 12

Article 21c (new)

Article 21c

Reports on the socio-economic impact of this Regulation

1. Not later than ... (3), Member States shall report to the Commission on the socio-economic impact of this Regulation.

2. Not later than ... (4), the Commission, working in close cooperation with the Member States, shall report to the Parliament and the Council on the socio-economic impacts of this Regulation, and the measures undertaken by the Member States to address these impacts, accompanied by appropriate proposals as necessary, including proposals on the provision of financial resources.

3. Where a report on the socio-economic impact of this Regulation indicates that the Regulation is having an adverse socio-economic impact on communities within a Member State, that Member State shall seek to access any funds to which it is entitled in order to offset the adverse impact.

Amendment 13

Article 21d (new)

Article 21d

Mid-Term Review

Not later than ... (5), the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council on progress made towards achieving the objectives of this Regulation.

Amendment 14

Article 21e (new)

Article 21e

Regional Advisory Councils

1. Where a Regional Advisory Council which has responsibility for one or more of the areas specified in Article 2 of this Regulation is established in accordance with Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, the Commission shall consult the Regional Advisory Council on proposals for the amendment of, or which supplement or supersede, this Regulation.

2. Notwithstanding its other powers, for the geographical area for which it has responsibility, in the context of this Regulation a Regional Advisory Council as described in paragraph 1 shall have the power to:

| — | submit a request to the Commission for the amendment of the geographical areas to which this Regulation applies in accordance with Article 2a; |
| --- | --- |

—

submit a request to the Commission for the amendment of the geographical areas to which this Regulation applies in accordance with Article 2a;

| — | submit a request to the Commission for additional technical measures to apply in the area for which it has responsibility, and request an additional allocation of kilowatt days in accordance with Article 8a. |
| --- | --- |

—

submit a request to the Commission for additional technical measures to apply in the area for which it has responsibility, and request an additional allocation of kilowatt days in accordance with Article 8a.

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ.

(2)  
  Two years after the entry into force of this Regulation.

(3)  
  One year after the entry into force of this Regulation.

(4)  
  Three years after the entry into force of this Regulation.

(5)  
  Three years after the entry into force of this Regulation.

P5_TA(2003)0453

Development of the Community's railways ***II

European Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position with a view to adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 91/440/EEC on the development of the Community's railways (8011/3/2003 — C5-0295/2003 — 2002/0025(COD))

(Codecision procedure: second reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Council common position (8011/3/2003 — C5-0295/2003) (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Council common position (8011/3/2003 — C5-0295/2003) (1),

| — | having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 25) (3), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 25) (3),

| — | having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0327/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0327/2003),

| 1. | Amends the common position as follows; |
| --- | --- |

1.

Amends the common position as follows;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
| --- | --- |

2.

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

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(1)  Not yet published in the OJ.

(2)  Texts Adopted, 14.1.2003, P5_TA(2003)0004.

(3)  OJ C 291 E, 26.11.2002, p. 1.

P5_TC2-COD(2002)0025

Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 23 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 91/440/EEC on the development of the Community's railways

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 71(1) thereof,

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) | Council Directive 91/440/EEC of 29 July 1991 (5) provides that licensed railway undertakings are granted rights of access to the trans-European Rail Freight Network and, at the latest from 2008, to the whole network for international rail freight services. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Council Directive 91/440/EEC of 29 July 1991 (5) provides that licensed railway undertakings are granted rights of access to the trans-European Rail Freight Network and, at the latest from 2008, to the whole network for international rail freight services.

| (2) | The extension of those access rights to
  all types of
  rail freight services on the whole network as from 1 January 2006 should enhance the anticipated benefits in terms of modal shift and the development
  of rail
  freight. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

The extension of those access rights to
  all types of
  rail freight services on the whole network as from 1 January 2006 should enhance the anticipated benefits in terms of modal shift and the development
  of rail
  freight.

| (3) | As a means of revitalising rail transport, not least in accordance with the Commission White Paper ‘European transport policy for 2010: time to decide’ (6), it will also be necessary to grant licensed railway undertakings, including those providing passenger transport services, access rights on the whole network. This should cover both international and national transport services. International rail passenger transport services should also encompass the right to pick up passengers at any point between the places of departure and final destination. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

As a means of revitalising rail transport, not least in accordance with the Commission White Paper ‘European transport policy for 2010: time to decide’ (6), it will also be necessary to grant licensed railway undertakings, including those providing passenger transport services, access rights on the whole network. This should cover both international and national transport services. International rail passenger transport services should also encompass the right to pick up passengers at any point between the places of departure and final destination.

| (4) | The Commission should examine, on the basis of the report to be submitted at the latest by 15 March 2005, the possibility of extending access rights for rail passenger transport, and present an appropriate proposal to that effect. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

The Commission should examine, on the basis of the report to be submitted at the latest by 15 March 2005, the possibility of extending access rights for rail passenger transport, and present an appropriate proposal to that effect.

| (5) | The Commission should study developments in traffic, safety, working conditions and the situation of operators following implementation of the first railway package and should produce, by
  15 March 2005
  , a report on those developments accompanied, where appropriate, by fresh proposals providing a basis for the best possible conditions for the Member States' economies, for rail undertakings and their employees, and for rail users. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

The Commission should study developments in traffic, safety, working conditions and the situation of operators following implementation of the first railway package and should produce, by
  15 March 2005
  , a report on those developments accompanied, where appropriate, by fresh proposals providing a basis for the best possible conditions for the Member States' economies, for rail undertakings and their employees, and for rail users.

| (6) | Rail freight services offer considerable opportunities for the creation of new transport services and the improvement of existing ones at national and at European level. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

Rail freight services offer considerable opportunities for the creation of new transport services and the improvement of existing ones at national and at European level.

| (7) | To be fully competitive, rail freight transport increasingly requires the provision of comprehensive services, including transport between and within Member States. |
| --- | --- |

(7)

To be fully competitive, rail freight transport increasingly requires the provision of comprehensive services, including transport between and within Member States.

| (8) | Since railway safety is regulated by Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... [on safety on the Community's railways]
   (7) as part of a new coherent Community regulatory framework for the railway sector, the provisions on safety contained in Directive 91/440/EEC should be repealed. |
| --- | --- |

(8)

Since railway safety is regulated by Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... [on safety on the Community's railways]
   (7) as part of a new coherent Community regulatory framework for the railway sector, the provisions on safety contained in Directive 91/440/EEC should be repealed.

| (9) | Directive 91/440/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly, |
| --- | --- |

(9)

Directive 91/440/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

Directive 91/440/EEC is hereby amended as follows:

| 1) | in Article 7, paragraph 2 shall be deleted at the date of entry into force of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of ..........[on safety on the Community's railways]; |
| --- | --- |

1)

in Article 7, paragraph 2 shall be deleted at the date of entry into force of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of ..........[on safety on the Community's railways];

| 2) | Article 10 shall be amended as follows:








  (a) | paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:


  ‘
  2.
     
  Railway undertakings within the scope of Article 2 shall be granted, on equitable conditions, access to the infrastructure of all Member States for the purpose of operating rail freight services and combined transport goods services at the latest by 1 January 2006, and for the purpose of operating rail passenger services at the latest by 1 January 2008. This shall include the right of railway undertakings and other applicants as defined in Article 2(b) of Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (8) to schedule their own train paths.




  Member States may grant access rights to railway undertakings and international groupings for international and national goods and passenger transport services at an earlier date. The exercise of such rights may be restricted to railway undertakings and to their directly or indirectly controlled subsidiaries which hold a licence in those Member States in which the conditions for access to railway infrastructure are similar. |
| --- | --- | --- |

2)

Article 10 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:

‘
  2.
     
  Railway undertakings within the scope of Article 2 shall be granted, on equitable conditions, access to the infrastructure of all Member States for the purpose of operating rail freight services and combined transport goods services at the latest by 1 January 2006, and for the purpose of operating rail passenger services at the latest by 1 January 2008. This shall include the right of railway undertakings and other applicants as defined in Article 2(b) of Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (8) to schedule their own train paths.

Member States may grant access rights to railway undertakings and international groupings for international and national goods and passenger transport services at an earlier date. The exercise of such rights may be restricted to railway undertakings and to their directly or indirectly controlled subsidiaries which hold a licence in those Member States in which the conditions for access to railway infrastructure are similar.

| (b) | paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘3.   Railway undertakings within the scope of Article 2 shall be granted, on equitable conditions, access to the Trans-European Rail Freight Network defined in Article 10a and in Annex I and, at the latest by 1 January 2006, to the entire rail network, for the purpose of operating international freight
  services
  .’ |
| --- | --- |

(b)

paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:

‘3.   Railway undertakings within the scope of Article 2 shall be granted, on equitable conditions, access to the Trans-European Rail Freight Network defined in Article 10a and in Annex I and, at the latest by 1 January 2006, to the entire rail network, for the purpose of operating international freight
  services
  .’

| (c) | paragraph
  5 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘5.   Any railway undertaking engaged in rail transport services shall conclude the necessary agreements on the basis of public or private law with the infrastructure managers of the railway infrastructure used. The conditions governing such agreements shall be non-discriminatory and transparent, in conformity with the provisions of Directive 2001/14/EC.’ |
| --- | --- |

(c)

paragraph
  5 shall be replaced by the following:

‘5.   Any railway undertaking engaged in rail transport services shall conclude the necessary agreements on the basis of public or private law with the infrastructure managers of the railway infrastructure used. The conditions governing such agreements shall be non-discriminatory and transparent, in conformity with the provisions of Directive 2001/14/EC.’

| (d) | paragraph 6 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘6.   Track access to, and supply of services in, the terminals and ports linked to rail activities referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, serving or potentially serving more than one final customer, shall be provided to all railway undertakings in a non-discriminatory and transparent manner and requests by railway undertakings may be subject to restrictions only if viable alternatives by rail under market conditions exist.’ |
| --- | --- |

(d)

paragraph 6 shall be replaced by the following:

‘6.   Track access to, and supply of services in, the terminals and ports linked to rail activities referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, serving or potentially serving more than one final customer, shall be provided to all railway undertakings in a non-discriminatory and transparent manner and requests by railway undertakings may be subject to restrictions only if viable alternatives by rail under market conditions exist.’

| (e) | paragraph 8 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘8.   By
  15 March 2005
  , the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the Council a report on the implementation of this Directive.
  This report shall address:






  — | implementation of this Directive in the Member States and the effective working of the various bodies involved, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(e)

paragraph 8 shall be replaced by the following:

‘8.   By
  15 March 2005
  , the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the Council a report on the implementation of this Directive.

This report shall address:

—

implementation of this Directive in the Member States and the effective working of the various bodies involved,

| — | market development, in particular international traffic trends, activities and market share of all market actors, including new entrants, |
| --- | --- |

—

market development, in particular international traffic trends, activities and market share of all market actors, including new entrants,

| — | impact on the overall transport sector, in particular as regards modal shift, |
| --- | --- |

—

impact on the overall transport sector, in particular as regards modal shift,

| — | impact on the level of safety in each Member State, |
| --- | --- |

—

impact on the level of safety in each Member State,

| — | working conditions in the sector, for each Member State. |
| --- | --- |

—

working conditions in the sector, for each Member State.

If necessary, it shall be accompanied by suitable proposals or recommendations on continuing Community action to develop the railway market and the legal framework governing it’

| 3) | in Article 10b(4), point (c) shall be replaced by the following:






  ‘(c) | the state of the European railway
  network
  ’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

3)

in Article 10b(4), point (c) shall be replaced by the following:

‘(c)

the state of the European railway
  network
  ’

Article 2

Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 31 December 2005 at the latest. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.

When Member States adopt these measures they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by the Member States.

Article 3

This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Article 4

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at ..., ...

For the European Parliament

The President

For the Council

The President

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(1)  OJ C 291 E, 26.11.2002, p. 1.

1

(2)  OJ C 61, 14.3.2003, p. 131.

2

(3)  OJ C 66, 19.3.2003, p. 5.

3

(4)  Position of the European Parliament of 14 January 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal), Council Common Position of 25 June 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Position of the European Parliament of 23 October 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

4

Position

25 June 2003

Position

23 October 2003

(5)  OJ L 237, 24.8.1991, p. 25. Directive as amended by Directive 2001/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 1).

5

(6)  COM(2001) 370.

6

(7)  OJ L ...

7

(8)  OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 29. Directive as amended by Commission Decision 2002/844/EC (OJ L 289, 26.10.2002, p. 30).’

8

P5_TA(2003)0454

Railway safety ***II

European Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position for adopting a European Parliament and Council directive on safety on the Community's railways and amending Council Directive 95/18/EC on the licensing of railway undertakings and Directive 2001/14/EC on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (Railway Safety Directive) (8557/2/2003 — C5-0297/2003 — 2002/0022(COD))

(Codecision procedure: second reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Council common position (8557/2/2003 — C5-0297/2003) (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Council common position (8557/2/2003 — C5-0297/2003) (1),

| — | having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 21) (3), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 21) (3),

| — | having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty, |
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—

having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0325/2003), |
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having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0325/2003),

| 1. | Amends the common position as follows; |
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1.

Amends the common position as follows;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
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2.

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

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ.

(2)  Texts Adopted, 14.1.2003, P5_TA(2003)0005.

(3)   OJ C 126 E, 28.5.2002, p. 332.

P5_TC2-COD(2002)0022

Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 23 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on safety on the Community's railways and amending Council Directive 95/18/EC on the licensing of railway undertakings and Directive 2001/14/EC on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 71(1) thereof,

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 order to pursue efforts to establish a single market for rail transport services, initiated by Council Directive 91/440/EEC of 29 July 1991 on the development of the Community's railways (5), it is necessary to establish a common regulatory framework for railway safety . Member States have until now developed their safety rules and standards mainly on national lines, based on national technical and operational concepts. Simultaneously, differences in principles, approach and culture have made it difficult to break through the technical barriers and establish international transport operations. |
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(1)

In order to pursue efforts to establish a single market for rail transport services, initiated by Council Directive 91/440/EEC of 29 July 1991 on the development of the Community's railways (5), it is necessary to establish a common regulatory framework for railway safety . Member States have until now developed their safety rules and standards mainly on national lines, based on national technical and operational concepts. Simultaneously, differences in principles, approach and culture have made it difficult to break through the technical barriers and establish international transport operations.

| (2) | Directive 91/440/EEC, Council Directive 95/18/EC of 19 June 1995 on the licensing of railway undertakings (6) and Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (7) provide the first steps towards regulation of the European rail transport market by opening the market for international rail freight services. However, the provisions on safety have proved to be insufficient and differences between safety requirements remain, which affect the optimum functioning of rail transport in the Community. It is of particular importance to harmonise the content of safety rules, safety certification of railway undertakings, the tasks and roles of the safety authorities and the investigation of accidents. |
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(2)

Directive 91/440/EEC, Council Directive 95/18/EC of 19 June 1995 on the licensing of railway undertakings (6) and Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (7) provide the first steps towards regulation of the European rail transport market by opening the market for international rail freight services. However, the provisions on safety have proved to be insufficient and differences between safety requirements remain, which affect the optimum functioning of rail transport in the Community. It is of particular importance to harmonise the content of safety rules, safety certification of railway undertakings, the tasks and roles of the safety authorities and the investigation of accidents.

| (3) | Metros, trams and other light rail systems are in many Member States subject to local or regional safety rules and are often supervised by local or regional authorities and not covered by the requirements on Community interoperability or licensing. Trams are furthermore often subject to road safety legislation and could therefore not be fully covered by railway safety rules. For these reasons and in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty, Member States should be allowed to exclude such local rail systems from the scope of this Directive. |
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(3)

Metros, trams and other light rail systems are in many Member States subject to local or regional safety rules and are often supervised by local or regional authorities and not covered by the requirements on Community interoperability or licensing. Trams are furthermore often subject to road safety legislation and could therefore not be fully covered by railway safety rules. For these reasons and in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty, Member States should be allowed to exclude such local rail systems from the scope of this Directive.

| (4) | Safety levels in the Community rail system are generally high, in particular compared to road transport. It is important that safety is
  at the very least
  maintained during the current restructuring phase, which will
  separate functions of previously integrated railway companies and
  move the railway sector further from self-regulation to public regulation. In line with technical and scientific progress, safety should be further improved, when reasonably practicable and taking into account the competitiveness of the rail transport mode. |
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(4)

Safety levels in the Community rail system are generally high, in particular compared to road transport. It is important that safety is
  at the very least
  maintained during the current restructuring phase, which will
  separate functions of previously integrated railway companies and
  move the railway sector further from self-regulation to public regulation. In line with technical and scientific progress, safety should be further improved, when reasonably practicable and taking into account the competitiveness of the rail transport mode.

| (5) | All those operating the railway system, infrastructure managers and railway undertakings, should bear the full responsibility for the safety of the system, each for their own part. Whenever it is appropriate, they should cooperate in implementing risk control measures. Member States should make a clear distinction between this immediate responsibility for safety and the safety authorities' task of providing a national regulatory framework and supervising the performance of the operators. |
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(5)

All those operating the railway system, infrastructure managers and railway undertakings, should bear the full responsibility for the safety of the system, each for their own part. Whenever it is appropriate, they should cooperate in implementing risk control measures. Member States should make a clear distinction between this immediate responsibility for safety and the safety authorities' task of providing a national regulatory framework and supervising the performance of the operators.

| (6) | The responsibility of infrastructure managers and railway undertakings for operating the railway system does not preclude other actors such as manufacturers, maintenance suppliers, service providers and procurement entities from assuming responsibility for their products or services in accordance with the provisions of Council Directive 96/48/EC of 23 July 1996 on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system (8) and of Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system (9) or of other relevant Community legislation. |
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(6)

The responsibility of infrastructure managers and railway undertakings for operating the railway system does not preclude other actors such as manufacturers, maintenance suppliers, service providers and procurement entities from assuming responsibility for their products or services in accordance with the provisions of Council Directive 96/48/EC of 23 July 1996 on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system (8) and of Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system (9) or of other relevant Community legislation.

| (7) | Requirements on safety of the subsystems of the trans -European rail networks are laid down in Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC. However, those Directives do not define common requirements at system level and do not deal in detail with the regulation, management and supervision of safety. When minimum safety levels of the subsystems are defined by technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs) it will be increasingly important to establish safety targets at the system level as well. |
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(7)

Requirements on safety of the subsystems of the trans -European rail networks are laid down in Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC. However, those Directives do not define common requirements at system level and do not deal in detail with the regulation, management and supervision of safety. When minimum safety levels of the subsystems are defined by technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs) it will be increasingly important to establish safety targets at the system level as well.

| (8) | Common safety targets (CSTs) and common safety methods (CSMs) should be gradually introduced to ensure that a high level of safety is maintained and, when and where necessary and reasonably practicable, improved. They should provide tools for assessment of the safety level and the performance of the operators at Community level as well as in the Member States. |
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(8)

Common safety targets (CSTs) and common safety methods (CSMs) should be gradually introduced to ensure that a high level of safety is maintained and, when and where necessary and reasonably practicable, improved. They should provide tools for assessment of the safety level and the performance of the operators at Community level as well as in the Member States.

| (9) | Information on safety of the railway system is scarce and not generally publicly available. It is thus necessary to establish common safety indicators (CSIs) in order to assess whether the system complies with the CSTs and to facilitate the monitoring of railway safety performance. However, national definitions relating to the CSIs may apply during a transitional period and due account should therefore be taken of the extent of the development of common definitions of the CSIs when the first set of CSTs is drafted. |
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(9)

Information on safety of the railway system is scarce and not generally publicly available. It is thus necessary to establish common safety indicators (CSIs) in order to assess whether the system complies with the CSTs and to facilitate the monitoring of railway safety performance. However, national definitions relating to the CSIs may apply during a transitional period and due account should therefore be taken of the extent of the development of common definitions of the CSIs when the first set of CSTs is drafted.

| (10) | National safety rules, which are often based on national technical standards, should gradually be replaced by rules based on common standards, established by TSIs.
  The introduction of
  new national rules
  should be kept to a minimum. New rules of this kind
  should be in line with Community legislation and
  should
  facilitate migration towards a common approach to railway safety. All interested parties should therefore be consulted before a Member State adopts a national safety rule that requires a higher safety level than the CSTs,
  or where
  such a rule might affect railway undertakings from other Member States
  . In such cases,
  the new draft rule should be subject to a notification to the Commission
  , which should adopt a Decision if the draft rule is not in conformity with Community legislation or with the common approach to safety
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(10)

National safety rules, which are often based on national technical standards, should gradually be replaced by rules based on common standards, established by TSIs.
  The introduction of
  new national rules
  should be kept to a minimum. New rules of this kind
  should be in line with Community legislation and
  should
  facilitate migration towards a common approach to railway safety. All interested parties should therefore be consulted before a Member State adopts a national safety rule that requires a higher safety level than the CSTs,
  or where
  such a rule might affect railway undertakings from other Member States
  . In such cases,
  the new draft rule should be subject to a notification to the Commission
  , which should adopt a Decision if the draft rule is not in conformity with Community legislation or with the common approach to safety
  .

| (11) | The current situation, in which national safety rules continue to play a role, should be regarded as a transitional stage, leading ultimately to a situation in which European rules will apply. |
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(11)

The current situation, in which national safety rules continue to play a role, should be regarded as a transitional stage, leading ultimately to a situation in which European rules will apply.

| (12) | The development of CSTs, CSMs and CSIs as well as the need to facilitate progress towards a common approach to railway safety requires technical support at Community level. The European Railway Agency established by Regulation (EC) No /2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of....
   (10) is set up to issue recommendations concerning CSTs, CSMs and CSIs and further harmonisation measures and to monitor the development of railway safety in the Community. |
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(12)

The development of CSTs, CSMs and CSIs as well as the need to facilitate progress towards a common approach to railway safety requires technical support at Community level. The European Railway Agency established by Regulation (EC) No /2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of....
   (10) is set up to issue recommendations concerning CSTs, CSMs and CSIs and further harmonisation measures and to monitor the development of railway safety in the Community.

| (13) | In carrying out their duties and fulfilling their responsibilities, infrastructure managers and railway undertakings should implement a safety management system, fulfilling Community requirements and containing common elements. Information on safety and the implementation of the safety management system should be submitted to the safety authority in the Member State concerned. |
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(13)

In carrying out their duties and fulfilling their responsibilities, infrastructure managers and railway undertakings should implement a safety management system, fulfilling Community requirements and containing common elements. Information on safety and the implementation of the safety management system should be submitted to the safety authority in the Member State concerned.

| (14) | The safety management system should take into account the fact that Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (11) and its relevant individual directives are fully applicable to the protection of the health and safety of workers engaged in railway transport. The safety management system should also take account of Council Directive 96/49/EC of 23 July 1996 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by rail (12). |
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(14)

The safety management system should take into account the fact that Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (11) and its relevant individual directives are fully applicable to the protection of the health and safety of workers engaged in railway transport. The safety management system should also take account of Council Directive 96/49/EC of 23 July 1996 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by rail (12).

| (15) | To ensure a high level of railway safety and equal conditions for all railway undertakings, they should be subject to the same safety requirements. The safety certificate should give evidence that the railway undertaking has established its safety management system and is able to comply with the relevant safety standards and rules. For international transport services it should be enough to approve the safety management system in one Member State and give the approval Community validity. Adherence to national rules on the other hand should be subject to additional certification in each Member State. The ultimate aim should be to establish a common safety certificate with Community validity. |
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(15)

To ensure a high level of railway safety and equal conditions for all railway undertakings, they should be subject to the same safety requirements. The safety certificate should give evidence that the railway undertaking has established its safety management system and is able to comply with the relevant safety standards and rules. For international transport services it should be enough to approve the safety management system in one Member State and give the approval Community validity. Adherence to national rules on the other hand should be subject to additional certification in each Member State. The ultimate aim should be to establish a common safety certificate with Community validity.

| (16) | In addition to the safety requirements laid down in the safety certificate, licensed railway undertakings must comply with national requirements, compatible with Community law and applied in a non-discriminatory manner, relating to health, safety and social conditions, including legal provisions relating to driving time, and the rights of workers and consumers as provided for in Articles 6 and 12 of Directive 95/18/EC. |
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(16)

In addition to the safety requirements laid down in the safety certificate, licensed railway undertakings must comply with national requirements, compatible with Community law and applied in a non-discriminatory manner, relating to health, safety and social conditions, including legal provisions relating to driving time, and the rights of workers and consumers as provided for in Articles 6 and 12 of Directive 95/18/EC.

| (17) | Every infrastructure manager has a key responsibility for the safe design, maintenance and operation of its rail network. In parallel to safety certification of railway undertakings the infrastructure manager should be subject to safety authorisation by the safety authority concerning its safety management system and other provisions to meet safety requirements. |
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(17)

Every infrastructure manager has a key responsibility for the safe design, maintenance and operation of its rail network. In parallel to safety certification of railway undertakings the infrastructure manager should be subject to safety authorisation by the safety authority concerning its safety management system and other provisions to meet safety requirements.

| (18) | Member States should make efforts to assist applicants wishing to enter the market as railway undertakings. In particular they should provide information and act promptly on requests for safety certification. For railway undertakings operating international transport services, it is important for the procedures to be similar in different Member States. Although the safety certificate will contain national parts for the foreseeable future, it should nevertheless be possible to harmonise the common parts of it and facilitate the creation of a common template. |
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(18)

Member States should make efforts to assist applicants wishing to enter the market as railway undertakings. In particular they should provide information and act promptly on requests for safety certification. For railway undertakings operating international transport services, it is important for the procedures to be similar in different Member States. Although the safety certificate will contain national parts for the foreseeable future, it should nevertheless be possible to harmonise the common parts of it and facilitate the creation of a common template.

| (19) | Certification of train staff and authorisation of placing in service of in-use rolling stock for the different national networks are often insurmountable barriers to new entrants. Member States should ensure that facilities for the training and certification of train staff necessary to meet requirements under national rules are available to railway undertakings applying for a safety certificate. A common procedure should be established for authorisation of placing in service of in-use rolling stock. |
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(19)

Certification of train staff and authorisation of placing in service of in-use rolling stock for the different national networks are often insurmountable barriers to new entrants. Member States should ensure that facilities for the training and certification of train staff necessary to meet requirements under national rules are available to railway undertakings applying for a safety certificate. A common procedure should be established for authorisation of placing in service of in-use rolling stock.

| (20) | Driving times and rest periods for train drivers and train staff performing safety tasks have an important impact on the safety level of the rail system. These aspects fall under Articles 137 to 139 of the Treaty and are already subject to negotiations between the social partners under the Sectoral Dialogue Committee set up in accordance with Decision 98/500/EC (13)

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(20)

Driving times and rest periods for train drivers and train staff performing safety tasks have an important impact on the safety level of the rail system. These aspects fall under Articles 137 to 139 of the Treaty and are already subject to negotiations between the social partners under the Sectoral Dialogue Committee set up in accordance with Decision 98/500/EC (13)

  .

| (21) | The development of a safe Community railway system requires the establishment of harmonised conditions for delivering the appropriate licences to train drivers and on-board accompanying staff performing safety tasks, for which the Commission has announced its intention to propose further legislation in the near future. As far as other staff charged with safety-critical tasks are concerned, their qualifications are already being specified under Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC. |
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(21)

The development of a safe Community railway system requires the establishment of harmonised conditions for delivering the appropriate licences to train drivers and on-board accompanying staff performing safety tasks, for which the Commission has announced its intention to propose further legislation in the near future. As far as other staff charged with safety-critical tasks are concerned, their qualifications are already being specified under Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC.

| (22) | As part of the new common regulatory framework for railway safety, national authorities should be set up in all Member States to regulate and supervise railway safety. To facilitate cooperation between them at Community level, they should be given the same minimum tasks and responsibilities. The national safety authorities should be granted a high degree of independence. They should carry out their tasks in an open and non-discriminatory way to help to create a single Community rail system and cooperate to coordinate their decision-making criteria, in particular concerning safety certification of railway undertakings operating international transport services. |
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(22)

As part of the new common regulatory framework for railway safety, national authorities should be set up in all Member States to regulate and supervise railway safety. To facilitate cooperation between them at Community level, they should be given the same minimum tasks and responsibilities. The national safety authorities should be granted a high degree of independence. They should carry out their tasks in an open and non-discriminatory way to help to create a single Community rail system and cooperate to coordinate their decision-making criteria, in particular concerning safety certification of railway undertakings operating international transport services.

| (23) | Serious accidents on the railways are rare. However, they can have disastrous consequences and raise concern among the public about the safety performance of the railway system. All such accidents should, therefore, be investigated from a safety perspective to avoid recurrence and the results of the investigations should be made public. Other accidents and incidents could be significant precursors to serious accidents and should also be subject to safety investigations, when it is necessary. |
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(23)

Serious accidents on the railways are rare. However, they can have disastrous consequences and raise concern among the public about the safety performance of the railway system. All such accidents should, therefore, be investigated from a safety perspective to avoid recurrence and the results of the investigations should be made public. Other accidents and incidents could be significant precursors to serious accidents and should also be subject to safety investigations, when it is necessary.

| (24) | A safety investigation should be kept separate from the judicial inquiry into the same incident and be granted access to evidence and witnesses. It should be carried out by a permanent body that is independent of the actors of the rail sector. The body should function in a way which avoids any conflict of interest and any possible involvement in the causes of the occurrences that are investigated; in particular, its functional independence should not be affected if it is closely linked to the national safety authority or regulator of railways for organisational and legal structure purposes. Its investigations should be carried out under as much openness as possible. For each occurrence the investigation body should establish the relevant investigation group with necessary expertise to find the immediate causes and underlying causes. |
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(24)

A safety investigation should be kept separate from the judicial inquiry into the same incident and be granted access to evidence and witnesses. It should be carried out by a permanent body that is independent of the actors of the rail sector. The body should function in a way which avoids any conflict of interest and any possible involvement in the causes of the occurrences that are investigated; in particular, its functional independence should not be affected if it is closely linked to the national safety authority or regulator of railways for organisational and legal structure purposes. Its investigations should be carried out under as much openness as possible. For each occurrence the investigation body should establish the relevant investigation group with necessary expertise to find the immediate causes and underlying causes.

| (25) | The reports on investigations and any findings and recommendations provide crucial information for the further improvement of rail safety and should be made publicly available at Community level. Safety recommendations should be acted upon by the addressees and actions reported back to the investigating body. |
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(25)

The reports on investigations and any findings and recommendations provide crucial information for the further improvement of rail safety and should be made publicly available at Community level. Safety recommendations should be acted upon by the addressees and actions reported back to the investigating body.

| (26) | Since the objectives of the proposed action, namely to coordinate activities in the Member States to regulate and supervise safety and to investigate accidents and to establish at Community level common safety targets, common safety methods, common safety indicators and common requirements of safety certificates, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale 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 Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. |
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(26)

Since the objectives of the proposed action, namely to coordinate activities in the Member States to regulate and supervise safety and to investigate accidents and to establish at Community level common safety targets, common safety methods, common safety indicators and common requirements of safety certificates, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale 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 Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.

| (27) | The measures necessary for the implementation of this Directive should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedure for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (14). |
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(27)

The measures necessary for the implementation of this Directive should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedure for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (14).

| (28) | This Directive aims at reorganising and bringing together the relevant Community legislation on railway safety. Consequently, provisions for safety certification of railway undertakings that were previously set out in Directive 2001/14/EC should, together with all references to safety certification, be repealed. Directive 95/18/EC included requirements on safety qualifications of operational staff and on safety of rolling stock that are covered by the requirements on safety certification of this Directive and should therefore no longer be part of the licensing requirements. A licensed railway undertaking should hold a safety certificate in order to be granted access to the railway infrastructure. |
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(28)

This Directive aims at reorganising and bringing together the relevant Community legislation on railway safety. Consequently, provisions for safety certification of railway undertakings that were previously set out in Directive 2001/14/EC should, together with all references to safety certification, be repealed. Directive 95/18/EC included requirements on safety qualifications of operational staff and on safety of rolling stock that are covered by the requirements on safety certification of this Directive and should therefore no longer be part of the licensing requirements. A licensed railway undertaking should hold a safety certificate in order to be granted access to the railway infrastructure.

| (29) | The Member States should lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Directive and ensure that they are implemented. Those penalties must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive, |
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(29)

The Member States should lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Directive and ensure that they are implemented. Those penalties must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS

Article 1

Purpose

The purpose of this Directive is to ensure the development and improvement of safety on the Community's railways
  and improved access to the market for rail transport services
  by:

| (a) | harmonising
  rules and
  the regulatory structure in the Member States; |
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(a)

harmonising
  rules and
  the regulatory structure in the Member States;

| (b) | defining responsibilities between the actors; |
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(b)

defining responsibilities between the actors;

| (c) | developing common safety targets and common safety methods; |
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(c)

developing common safety targets and common safety methods;

| (d) | requiring the establishment, in every Member State, of a safety authority and an accident and incident investigating body; |
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(d)

requiring the establishment, in every Member State, of a safety authority and an accident and incident investigating body;

| (e) | defining common principles for the management, regulation and supervision of railway safety. |
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(e)

defining common principles for the management, regulation and supervision of railway safety.

Article 2

Scope

1.   This Directive applies to the railway system in the Member States, which may be broken down into subsystems for structural and operational areas. It covers safety requirements on the system as a whole, including the safe management of infrastructure and of traffic operation and the interaction between railway undertakings and infrastructure managers.

2.   Member States may exclude from the measures they adopt in implementation of this Directive:

| (a) | metros, trams and other light rail systems; |
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(a)

metros, trams and other light rail systems;

| (b) | networks that are functionally separate from the rest of the railway system and intended only for the operation of local, urban or suburban passenger services, as well as railway undertakings operating solely on these networks; |
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(b)

networks that are functionally separate from the rest of the railway system and intended only for the operation of local, urban or suburban passenger services, as well as railway undertakings operating solely on these networks;

| (c) | privately owned railway infrastructure that exists solely for use by the infrastructure owner for its own freight operations. |
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(c)

privately owned railway infrastructure that exists solely for use by the infrastructure owner for its own freight operations.

Article 3

Definitions

For the purpose of this Directive, the following definitions shall apply:

| (a) | ‘railway system’ means the totality of the subsystems for structural and operational areas, as defined in Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC, as well as the management and operation of the system as a whole; |
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(a)

‘railway system’ means the totality of the subsystems for structural and operational areas, as defined in Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC, as well as the management and operation of the system as a whole;

| (b) | ‘infrastructure manager’ means any body or undertaking that is responsible in particular for establishing and maintaining railway infrastructure, or a part thereof, as defined in Article 3 of Directive 91/440/EEC, which may also include the management of infrastructure control and safety systems. The functions of the infrastructure manager on a network or part of a network may be allocated to different bodies or undertakings; |
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(b)

‘infrastructure manager’ means any body or undertaking that is responsible in particular for establishing and maintaining railway infrastructure, or a part thereof, as defined in Article 3 of Directive 91/440/EEC, which may also include the management of infrastructure control and safety systems. The functions of the infrastructure manager on a network or part of a network may be allocated to different bodies or undertakings;

| (c) | ‘railway undertaking’ means railway undertaking as defined in Directive 2001/14/EC, and any other public or private undertaking, the activity of which is to provide transport of goods and/or passengers by rail on the basis that the undertaking must ensure traction; this also includes undertakings which provide traction only; |
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(c)

‘railway undertaking’ means railway undertaking as defined in Directive 2001/14/EC, and any other public or private undertaking, the activity of which is to provide transport of goods and/or passengers by rail on the basis that the undertaking must ensure traction; this also includes undertakings which provide traction only;

| (d) | ‘technical specification for interoperability (TSI)’ means the specifications by which each subsystem or part of a subsystem is covered in order to meet the essential requirements and ensure the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed and conventional rail systems as defined in Directive 96/48/EC and Directive 2001/16/EC; |
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(d)

‘technical specification for interoperability (TSI)’ means the specifications by which each subsystem or part of a subsystem is covered in order to meet the essential requirements and ensure the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed and conventional rail systems as defined in Directive 96/48/EC and Directive 2001/16/EC;

| (e) | ‘common safety targets (CSTs)’ means the safety levels that must at least be reached by different parts of the rail system (such as the conventional rail system, the high speed rail system, long railway tunnels or lines solely used for freight transport) and by the system as a whole, expressed in risk acceptance criteria; |
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(e)

‘common safety targets (CSTs)’ means the safety levels that must at least be reached by different parts of the rail system (such as the conventional rail system, the high speed rail system, long railway tunnels or lines solely used for freight transport) and by the system as a whole, expressed in risk acceptance criteria;

| (f) | ‘common safety methods (CSMs)’ means the methods to be developed to describe how safety levels and achievement of safety targets and compliance with other safety requirements are assessed; |
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(f)

‘common safety methods (CSMs)’ means the methods to be developed to describe how safety levels and achievement of safety targets and compliance with other safety requirements are assessed;

| (g) | ‘safety authority’ means the national body entrusted with the tasks regarding railway safety in accordance with this Directive or any binational body entrusted by Member States with these tasks in order to ensure a unified safety regime for specialised cross-border infrastructures; |
| --- | --- |

(g)

‘safety authority’ means the national body entrusted with the tasks regarding railway safety in accordance with this Directive or any binational body entrusted by Member States with these tasks in order to ensure a unified safety regime for specialised cross-border infrastructures;

| (h) | ‘national safety rules’ means all rules containing railway safety requirements imposed at Member State level and applicable to more than one railway undertaking, irrespective of the body issuing them; |
| --- | --- |

(h)

‘national safety rules’ means all rules containing railway safety requirements imposed at Member State level and applicable to more than one railway undertaking, irrespective of the body issuing them;

| (i) | ‘safety management system’ means the organisation and arrangements established by an infrastructure manager or a railway undertaking to ensure the safe management of its operations; |
| --- | --- |

(i)

‘safety management system’ means the organisation and arrangements established by an infrastructure manager or a railway undertaking to ensure the safe management of its operations;

| (j) | ‘investigator-in-charge’ means a person responsible for the organisation, conduct and control of an investigation; |
| --- | --- |

(j)

‘investigator-in-charge’ means a person responsible for the organisation, conduct and control of an investigation;

| (k) | ‘accident’ means an unwanted or unintended sudden event or a specific chain of such events which have harmful consequences; accidents are divided into the following categories: collisions, derailments, level-crossing accidents, accidents to persons caused by rolling stock in motion, fires and others; |
| --- | --- |

(k)

‘accident’ means an unwanted or unintended sudden event or a specific chain of such events which have harmful consequences; accidents are divided into the following categories: collisions, derailments, level-crossing accidents, accidents to persons caused by rolling stock in motion, fires and others;

| (l) | ‘serious accident’ means any train collision or derailment of trains resulting in the death of at least one person or serious injuries to five or more persons or extensive damage to rolling stock, the infrastructure or the environment, and any other similar accident with an obvious impact on railway safety regulation or the management of safety; ‘extensive damage’ means damage that can immediately be assessed by the investigating body to cost at least EUR 2 million in total; |
| --- | --- |

(l)

‘serious accident’ means any train collision or derailment of trains resulting in the death of at least one person or serious injuries to five or more persons or extensive damage to rolling stock, the infrastructure or the environment, and any other similar accident with an obvious impact on railway safety regulation or the management of safety; ‘extensive damage’ means damage that can immediately be assessed by the investigating body to cost at least EUR 2 million in total;

| (m) | ‘incident’ means any occurrence, other than an accident or serious accident, associated with the operation of trains and affecting the safety of operation; |
| --- | --- |

(m)

‘incident’ means any occurrence, other than an accident or serious accident, associated with the operation of trains and affecting the safety of operation;

| (n) | ‘investigation’ means a process conducted for the purpose of accident and incident prevention which includes the gathering and analysis of information, the drawing of conclusions, including the determination of causes and, when appropriate, the making of safety recommendations; |
| --- | --- |

(n)

‘investigation’ means a process conducted for the purpose of accident and incident prevention which includes the gathering and analysis of information, the drawing of conclusions, including the determination of causes and, when appropriate, the making of safety recommendations;

| (o) | ‘causes’ means actions, omissions, events or conditions, or a combination thereof, which led to the accident or incident; |
| --- | --- |

(o)

‘causes’ means actions, omissions, events or conditions, or a combination thereof, which led to the accident or incident;

| (p) | ‘Agency’ means the European Railway Agency, the Community agency for railway safety and interoperability; |
| --- | --- |

(p)

‘Agency’ means the European Railway Agency, the Community agency for railway safety and interoperability;

| (q) | ‘notified bodies’ means the bodies which are responsible for assessing the conformity or suitability for use of the interoperability constituents or for appraising the EC procedure for verification of the subsystems, as defined in Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC; |
| --- | --- |

(q)

‘notified bodies’ means the bodies which are responsible for assessing the conformity or suitability for use of the interoperability constituents or for appraising the EC procedure for verification of the subsystems, as defined in Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC;

| (r) | ‘interoperability constituents’ means any elementary component, group of components, subassembly or complete assembly of equipment incorporated or intended to be incorporated into a subsystem upon which the interoperability of the high-speed or conventional rail system depends directly or indirectly, as defined in Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC. The concept of a ‘constituent’ covers both tangible objects and intangible objects such as software. |
| --- | --- |

(r)

‘interoperability constituents’ means any elementary component, group of components, subassembly or complete assembly of equipment incorporated or intended to be incorporated into a subsystem upon which the interoperability of the high-speed or conventional rail system depends directly or indirectly, as defined in Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC. The concept of a ‘constituent’ covers both tangible objects and intangible objects such as software.

CHAPTER II

DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF SAFETY

Article 4

Development and improvement of railway safety

1.   Member States shall ensure that railway safety is generally maintained and, where reasonably practicable, continually improved, taking into consideration the development of Community legislation and technical and scientific progress and giving priority to the prevention of serious accidents.

Member States shall ensure that safety rules are laid down, applied and enforced in an open and non-discriminatory manner, fostering the development of a single European rail transport system.

2.
     
  Member States shall ensure that measures to develop and improve rail safety take account of the need for a system-based approach.

3.   Member States shall ensure that the responsibility for the safe operation of the railway system and the control of risks associated with it is laid upon the infrastructure managers and railway undertakings, obliging them to implement necessary risk control measures, where appropriate in cooperation with each other, to apply national safety rules and standards, and to establish safety management systems in accordance with this Directive.

Without prejudice to civil liability in accordance with the legal requirements of the Member States, each infrastructure manager and railway undertaking shall be made responsible for its part of the system and its safe operation, including supply of material and contracting of services, vis-à-vis users, customers
  , the workers concerned
  and third parties.

This shall be without prejudice to the responsibility of each manufacturer, maintenance supplier, wagon keeper, service provider and procurement entity to ensure that rolling stock, installations, accessories and equipment and services supplied by them comply with the requirements and the conditions for use specified, so that they can be safely put into operation by the railway undertaking and/or infrastructure manager.

Article 5

Common safety indicators

1.   In order to facilitate the assessment of the achievement of the CST and to provide for the monitoring of the general development of railway safety Member States shall collect information on common safety indicators (CSIs) through the annual reports of the safety authorities as referred to in Article 18.

The first reference year for the CSIs shall be... (15); they shall be reported on in the annual report the following year.

The CSIs shall be established as set out in Annex I.

2.   Annex I shall be revised, by... (16), in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2), in particular to include common definitions of the CSI and common methods to calculate accident costs.

Article 6

Common safety methods

1.   A first set of CSMs, covering at least the methods described in paragraph 3(a), shall be adopted by the Commission by... (17) in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2). They shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

A second set of CSMs, covering the remaining part of the methods as described in paragraph 3, shall be adopted by the Commission by
   (18) in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2). They shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

2.   Draft CSMs and draft revised CSMs shall be drawn up by the Agency under mandates which shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2).

The draft CSMs shall be based on an examination of existing methods in the Member States.

3.   The CSMs shall describe how the safety level, and the achievement of safety targets and compliance with other safety requirements, are assessed by elaborating and defining:

| (a) | risk evaluation and assessment methods, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

risk evaluation and assessment methods,

| (b) | methods for assessing conformity with requirements in safety certificates and safety authorisations issued in accordance with Articles 10 and 11, and |
| --- | --- |

(b)

methods for assessing conformity with requirements in safety certificates and safety authorisations issued in accordance with Articles 10 and 11, and

| (c) | as far as they are not yet covered by TSIs, methods to check that the structural subsystems of the trans-European high-speed and conventional rail systems are operated and maintained in accordance with the relevant essential requirements. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

as far as they are not yet covered by TSIs, methods to check that the structural subsystems of the trans-European high-speed and conventional rail systems are operated and maintained in accordance with the relevant essential requirements.

4.   The CSMs shall be revised at regular intervals in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2), taking into account the experience gained from their application and the global development of railway safety and the obligations on Member States laid down in Article 4(1).

5.   Member States shall make any necessary amendments to their national safety rules in the light of the adoption of CSMs and revisions to them.

Article 7

Common safety targets

1.   The CSTs shall be developed, adopted and revised following the procedures laid down in this Article.

2.   Draft CSTs and draft revised CSTs shall be drawn up by the Agency under mandates which shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2).

3.   The first set of draft CSTs shall be based on an examination of existing targets and safety performance in the Member States and shall ensure that the current safety performance of the rail system is not reduced in any Member State. They shall be adopted by the Commission by ... (19) in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2), and shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

The second set of draft CSTs shall be based on the experiences gained from the first set of CSTs and their implementation. They shall reflect any priority areas where safety needs to be further improved. They shall be adopted by the Commission by ... (20) in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2), and shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

All proposals for draft and revised CSTs shall reflect the obligations on Member States laid down in Article 4(1). Such proposals shall be accompanied by an assessment of the estimated costs and benefits, indicating their likely impact for all the operators and economic agents involved and their impact on the societal acceptance of risk. They shall contain a timetable for gradual implementation, where necessary, in particular to take account of the nature and extent of investment required to apply them. They shall analyse the possible impact on TSI for the subsystems and contain, where appropriate, consequential proposals for amendments to the TSI.

4.   The CSTs shall define the safety levels that must at least be reached by different parts of the railway system and by the system as a whole in each Member State, expressed in risk acceptance criteria for:

| (a) | individual risks relating to passengers, staff including the staff of contractors, level crossing users and others, and, without prejudice to existing national and international liability rules, individual risks relating to unauthorised persons on railway premises; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

individual risks relating to passengers, staff including the staff of contractors, level crossing users and others, and, without prejudice to existing national and international liability rules, individual risks relating to unauthorised persons on railway premises;

| (b) | societal risks. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

societal risks.

5.   The CSTs shall be revised at regular intervals in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2), taking into account the global development of railway safety.

6.   Member States shall make any necessary amendments to their national safety rules in order to achieve at least the CSTs, and any revised CSTs, in accordance with the implementation timetables attached to them. They shall notify these rules to the Commission in accordance with Article 8(4).

Article 8

National safety rules

1.   
  In application of this Directive,
  Member States shall establish binding national safety rules and shall ensure that they are published and made available to all infrastructure managers, railway undertakings, applicants for a safety certificate and applicants for a safety authorisation
  in clear language that can be understood by the parties concerned
  .

2.   Member States shall, by ... (21), notify the Commission of all the relevant national safety rules in force, as set out in Annex II, and indicate their area of application.

The notification shall further provide information on the principal content of the rules with references to the legal texts, on the form of legislation and on which body or organisation is responsible for its publication.

3.
     
  The Agency shall, by ... (22), evaluate the way in which national safety rules are published and made available in accordance with paragraph 1. It shall also make recommendations to the Commission on measures to be adopted with a view to developing a single standard form for the publication of such rules and establishing language arrangements in order to make the relevant information more easily accessible to users.

4.   Member States shall forthwith notify the Commission of any amendment to the notified national safety rules and of any new such rule that might be adopted, unless the rule is wholly relating to the implementation of TSIs.

5.
     
  In order to keep the introduction of new specific national rules to a minimum and thus prevent further barriers from being created, and with a view to the gradual harmonisation of safety rules, the Commission shall monitor the introduction of new national rules by Member States.

6.   
  If,
  after the adoption of CSTs,
  a Member State intends to
  introduce a new national safety rule which requires a higher safety level than the CSTs
  , or if a Member State intends to introduce a new national safety rule which may affect operations of railway undertakings from other Member States on the territory of the Member State concerned,
  the Member State shall consult all interested parties in due time
  and the procedure
  in paragraph 7 shall apply.

7.   The Member State shall
  submit
  the draft safety rule to the Commission
  for authorisation
  , stating the reasons for introducing it.

If the Commission finds that the draft safety rule is incompatible with the CSMs or with achieving at least the CSTs, or that it constitutes a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on rail transport operations between Member States, a Decision, addressed to the Member State concerned, shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2).

If no Decision has been adopted within six months of submission of the draft, the Member State may bring the rule into force
  .

Article 9

Safety management systems

1.   Infrastructure managers and railway undertakings shall establish their safety management systems to ensure that the railway system can achieve at least the CSTs, is in conformity with the national safety rules described in Article 8 and Annex II and with safety requirements laid down in the TSIs, and that the relevant parts of CSMs are applied.

2.   The safety management system shall meet the requirements and contain the elements laid down in Annex III, adapted to the character, extent and other conditions of the activity pursued. It shall ensure the control of all risks associated with the activity of the infrastructure manager or railway undertaking, including the supply of maintenance and material and the use of contractors. Without prejudice to existing national and international liability rules, the safety management system shall also take into account, where appropriate and reasonable, the risks arising as a result of activities by other parties.

3.   The safety management system of any infrastructure manager shall take into account the effects of operations by different railway undertakings on the network and make provisions to allow all railway undertakings to operate in accordance with TSIs and national safety rules and with conditions laid down in their safety certificate. It shall furthermore be developed with the aim of coordinating the emergency procedures of the infrastructure manager with all railway undertakings that operate on its infrastructure.

4.   Each year all infrastructure managers and railway undertakings shall submit to the safety authority by 30 June an annual safety report concerning the preceding calendar year. The safety report shall contain:

| (a) | information on how the organisation's corporate safety targets are met and the results of safety plans; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

information on how the organisation's corporate safety targets are met and the results of safety plans;

| (b) | the development of national safety indicators, and of the CSIs laid down in Annex I, as far as it is relevant to the reporting organisation; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the development of national safety indicators, and of the CSIs laid down in Annex I, as far as it is relevant to the reporting organisation;

| (c) | the results of internal safety auditing; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the results of internal safety auditing;

| (d) | observations on deficiencies and malfunctions of railway operations and infrastructure management that might be relevant for the safety authority. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

observations on deficiencies and malfunctions of railway operations and infrastructure management that might be relevant for the safety authority.

CHAPTER III

SAFETY CERTIFICATION AND AUTHORISATION

Article 10

Safety certificates

1.   In order to be granted access to the railway infrastructure, a railway undertaking must hold a safety certificate as provided for in this Chapter. The safety certificate may cover the whole railway network of a Member State or only a defined part thereof.

The purpose of the safety certificate is to provide evidence that the railway undertaking has established its safety management system and can meet requirements laid down in TSIs and other relevant Community legislation and in national safety rules in order to control risks and operate safely on the network.

2.   The safety certificate shall comprise:

| (a) | certification confirming acceptance of the railway undertaking's safety management system as described in Article 9 and Annex III, and |
| --- | --- |

(a)

certification confirming acceptance of the railway undertaking's safety management system as described in Article 9 and Annex III, and

| (b) | certification confirming acceptance of the provisions adopted by the railway undertaking to meet specific requirements necessary for the safe operation of the relevant network. The requirements may include application of TSIs and national safety rules, acceptance of staff's certificates and authorisation to place in service the rolling stock used by the railway undertaking. The certification shall be based on documentation submitted by the railway undertaking as described in Annex IV. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

certification confirming acceptance of the provisions adopted by the railway undertaking to meet specific requirements necessary for the safe operation of the relevant network. The requirements may include application of TSIs and national safety rules, acceptance of staff's certificates and authorisation to place in service the rolling stock used by the railway undertaking. The certification shall be based on documentation submitted by the railway undertaking as described in Annex IV.

3.   The safety authority in the Member State where the railway undertaking first establishes its operation shall grant the certification in accordance with paragraph 2.

The certification granted in accordance with paragraph 2 must specify the type and extent of the railway operations covered. The certification granted in accordance with paragraph 2(a) shall be valid throughout the Community for equivalent rail transport operations.

4.   The safety authority in the Member State in which the railway undertaking is planning to operate additional rail transport services shall grant the additional national certification necessary in accordance with paragraph 2(b).

5.   The safety certificate shall be renewed upon application by the railway undertaking at intervals not exceeding five years. It shall be wholly or partly updated whenever the type or extent of the operation is substantially altered.

The holder of the safety certificate shall without delay inform the competent safety authority of all major changes in the conditions of the relevant part of the safety certificate. It shall furthermore notify the competent safety authority whenever new categories of staff or new types of rolling stock are introduced.

The safety authority may require that the relevant part of the safety certificate be revised following substantial changes in the safety regulatory framework.

If the safety authority finds that the holder of the safety certificate no longer satisfies the conditions for a certification which it has issued, it shall revoke part (a) and/or (b) of the certificate, giving reasons for its decision. The safety authority that has revoked an additional national certification granted in accordance with paragraph 4 shall promptly inform the safety authority that granted the certification under paragraph 2(a) of its decision.

Similarly, a safety authority must revoke a safety certificate if it is apparent that the holder of the safety certificate has not used it as intended in the year following its issue.

6.   The safety authority shall inform the Agency within one month of the safety certificates referred to in paragraph 2(a) that have been issued, renewed, amended or revoked. It shall state the name and address of the railway undertaking, the issue date, scope and validity of the safety certificate and, in case of revocation, the reasons for its decision.

7.   The Agency shall, by ... (23), evaluate the development of safety certification and submit a report to the Commission with recommendations on a strategy for migration towards a single Community safety certificate. The Commission shall take appropriate action following the recommendation.

Article 11

Safety authorisation of infrastructure managers

1.   In order to be allowed to manage and operate a rail infrastructure the infrastructure manager must obtain a safety authorisation from the safety authority in the Member State where he is established.

The safety authorisation shall comprise:

| (a) | authorisation confirming acceptance of the infrastructure manager's safety management system as described in Article 9 and Annex III, and |
| --- | --- |

(a)

authorisation confirming acceptance of the infrastructure manager's safety management system as described in Article 9 and Annex III, and

| (b) | authorisation confirming acceptance of the provisions of the infrastructure manager to meet specific requirements necessary for the safe design, maintenance and operation of the railway infrastructure including, where appropriate, the maintenance and operation of the traffic control and signalling system. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

authorisation confirming acceptance of the provisions of the infrastructure manager to meet specific requirements necessary for the safe design, maintenance and operation of the railway infrastructure including, where appropriate, the maintenance and operation of the traffic control and signalling system.

2.   The safety authorisation shall be renewed upon application by the infrastructure manager at intervals not exceeding five years. It shall be wholly or partly updated whenever substantial changes are made to the infrastructure, signalling or energy supply or to the principles of its operation and maintenance. The holder of the safety authorisation shall without delay inform the safety authority of all such changes.

The safety authority may require that the safety authorisation be revised following substantial changes to the safety regulatory framework.

If the safety authority finds that an authorised infrastructure manager no longer satisfies the conditions for a safety authorisation it shall revoke the authorisation, giving reasons for its decisions.

3.   The safety authority shall inform the Agency within one month of the safety authorisations that have been issued, renewed, amended or revoked. It shall state the name and address of the infrastructure manager, the issue date, the scope and validity of the safety authorisation and, in case of revocation, the reasons for its decision.

Article 12

Application requirements
  relating to safety certification and safety authorisation

1.   The safety authority shall take a decision on an application for safety certification or safety authorisation without delay and in any event not more than four months after all information required and any supplementary information requested by the safety authority has been submitted. If the applicant is requested to submit supplementary information, such information shall be submitted promptly.

2.   In order to facilitate the establishment of new railway undertakings and the submission of applications from railway undertakings from other Member States, the safety authority shall give detailed guidance on how to obtain the safety certificate. It shall list all requirements that have been laid down for the purpose of Article 10(2) and make all relevant documents available to the applicant.

Special guidance shall be given to railway undertakings that apply for a safety certificate concerning services on a defined limited part of an infrastructure, specifically identifying the rules that are valid for the part in question.

3.   An application guidance document describing and explaining the requirements for the safety certificates and listing the documents that must be submitted shall be made available to the applicants free of charge.
  A summary of the application guidance document shall be provided in at least English, French and German.
  All applications for safety certificates shall be submitted in the language required by the safety authority.

Article 13

Access to training facilities

1.   Member States shall ensure that railway undertakings
  and infrastructure managers
  applying for a safety certificate
  or authorisation
  have fair and non-discriminatory access to training facilities for train
  drivers, staff
  accompanying the trains
  and staff performing vital safety tasks, such as signalmen and stationmasters
  , whenever such training is necessary for the fulfilment of requirements to obtain the safety certificate
  or authorisation
  .

The services offered must include training on necessary route knowledge, operating rules and procedures, the signalling and control command system and emergency procedures applied on the routes operated.

If the training services do not include examinations and granting of certificates, Member States shall ensure that railway undertakings have access to such certification if it is a requirement of the safety certificate.

The safety authority shall ensure that the provision of training services or, where appropriate, the granting of certificates meets the safety requirements laid down in TSIs or national safety rules described in Article 8 and Annex II.

2.   If the training facilities are available only through the services of one single railway undertaking or the infrastructure manager, Member States shall ensure that they are made available to other railway undertakings at
  a non-discriminatory and reasonable cost-related
  price.

3.
     
  Member States shall ensure that certificates issued to train drivers, staff accompanying trains and staff performing vital safety tasks in accordance with paragraph 1 are treated as valid for the rail network or the route for which they were originally granted, irrespective of the railway undertaking for which the certified member of staff works.

4.   In every case each railway undertaking and each infrastructure manager shall be responsible for the level of training and qualifications of its staff carrying out safety-related work as set out in Article 9 and Annex III.

Article 14

Placing in service of in-use rolling stock

1.   Rolling stock that has been authorised to be placed in service in one Member State in accordance with Article 10(2)(b) and is not fully covered by the relevant TSIs shall be authorised to be placed in service in another or other Member States in accordance with this Article, if an authorisation is required by the latter Member State or States.

2.   The railway undertaking applying for authorisation to place rolling stock in service in another Member State shall submit a technical file concerning the rolling stock or type of rolling stock to the relevant safety authority, indicating its intended use on the network. The file shall contain the following information:

| (a) | evidence that the rolling stock has been authorised to be placed in service in another Member State and records that show its history of operation, maintenance and, where applicable, technical modifications undertaken after the authorisation; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

evidence that the rolling stock has been authorised to be placed in service in another Member State and records that show its history of operation, maintenance and, where applicable, technical modifications undertaken after the authorisation;

| (b) | relevant technical data, maintenance programme and operational characteristics requested by the safety authority and needed for its complementary authorisation; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

relevant technical data, maintenance programme and operational characteristics requested by the safety authority and needed for its complementary authorisation;

| (c) | evidence on technical and operational characteristics that shows that the rolling stock is in compliance with the energy supply system, the signalling and control command system, the track gauge and infrastructure gauges, the maximum allowed axle load and other constraints of the network; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

evidence on technical and operational characteristics that shows that the rolling stock is in compliance with the energy supply system, the signalling and control command system, the track gauge and infrastructure gauges, the maximum allowed axle load and other constraints of the network;

| (d) | information on exemptions from national safety rules that are needed to grant authorisation and evidence, based on risk assessment, showing that the acceptance of the rolling stock does not introduce undue risks to the network. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

information on exemptions from national safety rules that are needed to grant authorisation and evidence, based on risk assessment, showing that the acceptance of the rolling stock does not introduce undue risks to the network.

3.   The safety authority may request that test runs on the network be undertaken to verify compliance with the restrictive parameters referred to in paragraph 2(c) and shall in that case prescribe their range and content.

4.   The safety authority shall adopt its decision on an application in accordance with this Article without delay and not later than four months after the complete technical file, including documentation of the test runs, has been submitted. The certificate of authorisation may contain conditions for use and other restrictions.

Article 15

Harmonisation of safety certificates

1.   Decisions on common harmonised requirements in accordance with Article 10(2)(b) and Annex IV and a common format for application guidance documents shall be adopted, by ... (24), in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2).

2.   The Agency shall recommend common harmonised requirements and a common format for application guidance documents under a mandate which shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2).

CHAPTER IV

SAFETY AUTHORITY

Article 16

Tasks

1.   Each Member State shall establish a safety authority. This authority may be the Ministry responsible for transport matters and shall be independent in its organisation, legal structure and decision making from any railway undertaking, infrastructure manager, applicant and procurement entity.

2.   The safety authority shall be entrusted with at least the following tasks:

| (a) | authorising the bringing into service of the structural subsystems constituting the trans-European high-speed rail system in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 96/48/EC and checking that they are operated and maintained in accordance with the relevant essential requirements; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

authorising the bringing into service of the structural subsystems constituting the trans-European high-speed rail system in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 96/48/EC and checking that they are operated and maintained in accordance with the relevant essential requirements;

| (b) | authorising the bringing into service of the structural subsystems constituting the trans-European conventional rail system in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 2001/16/EC and checking that they are operated and maintained in accordance with the relevant essential requirements; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

authorising the bringing into service of the structural subsystems constituting the trans-European conventional rail system in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 2001/16/EC and checking that they are operated and maintained in accordance with the relevant essential requirements;

| (c) | supervising that the interoperability constituents are in compliance with the essential requirements as required by Article 12 of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

supervising that the interoperability constituents are in compliance with the essential requirements as required by Article 12 of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC;

| (d) | authorising the placing in service of new and substantially altered rolling stock that is not yet covered by a TSI; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

authorising the placing in service of new and substantially altered rolling stock that is not yet covered by a TSI;

| (e) | the issue, renewal, amendment and revocation of relevant parts of safety certificates and of safety authorisations granted in accordance with Articles 10 and 11 and checking that conditions and requirements laid down in them are met and that infrastructure managers and railway undertakings are operating under the requirements of Community or national law; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

the issue, renewal, amendment and revocation of relevant parts of safety certificates and of safety authorisations granted in accordance with Articles 10 and 11 and checking that conditions and requirements laid down in them are met and that infrastructure managers and railway undertakings are operating under the requirements of Community or national law;

| (f) | monitoring, promoting and, where appropriate, enforcing and developing the safety regulatory framework, including the system of national safety rules; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

monitoring, promoting and, where appropriate, enforcing and developing the safety regulatory framework, including the system of national safety rules;

| (g) | supervising that rolling stock is duly registered and that safety-related information in the national register, established in accordance with Article 14 of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC, is accurate and kept up-to-date; |
| --- | --- |

(g)

supervising that rolling stock is duly registered and that safety-related information in the national register, established in accordance with Article 14 of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC, is accurate and kept up-to-date;

3.   The tasks referred to in paragraph 2 may not be transferred or subcontracted to any infrastructure manager, railway undertaking or procurement entity.

Article 17

Decision-making principles

1.   The safety authority shall carry out its tasks in an open, non-discriminatory and transparent way. In particular it shall allow all parties to be heard and give reasons for its decisions.

It shall promptly respond to requests and applications and communicate its requests for information without delay and adopt all its decisions within four months after all requested information has been provided. It may at any time request the technical assistance of infrastructure managers and railway undertakings or other qualified bodies when it is carrying out the tasks referred to in Article 16.

In the process of developing the national regulatory framework, the safety authority shall consult all persons involved and interested parties, including infrastructure managers, railway undertakings, manufacturers and maintenance providers, users and staff representatives.

2.   The safety authority shall be free to carry out all inspections and investigations that are needed for the accomplishment of its tasks. It shall be granted access to all relevant documents and to premises, installations and equipment of infrastructure managers and railway undertakings.

3.   Member States shall take the measures necessary to ensure that decisions taken by the safety authority are subject to judicial review.

4.   The safety authorities shall conduct an active exchange of views and experience for the purpose of harmonising their decision-making criteria across the Community. Their cooperation shall in particular aim at facilitating and coordinating the safety certification of railway undertakings which have been granted international train paths in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 15 of Directive 2001/14/EC.

The Agency shall support the safety authorities in these tasks.

Article 18

Annual report

Each year the safety authority shall publish an annual report concerning its activities in the preceding year and send it to the Agency by 30 September at the latest. The report shall contain information on:

| (a) | the development of railway safety, including an aggregation at Member State level of the CSIs laid down in Annex I; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the development of railway safety, including an aggregation at Member State level of the CSIs laid down in Annex I;

| (b) | important changes in legislation and regulation concerning railway safety; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

important changes in legislation and regulation concerning railway safety;

| (c) | the development of safety certification and safety authorisation; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the development of safety certification and safety authorisation;

| (d) | results of and experience relating to the supervision of infrastructure managers and railway undertakings. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

results of and experience relating to the supervision of infrastructure managers and railway undertakings.

CHAPTER V

ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Article 19

Obligation to investigate

1.   Member States shall ensure that an investigation is carried out by the investigating body referred to in Article 21 after serious accidents on the railway system, the objective of which is possible improvement of railway safety and the prevention of accidents.

2.   In addition to serious accidents, the investigating body referred to in Article 21 may investigate those accidents and incidents which under slightly different conditions might have led to serious accidents, including technical failures of the structural subsystems or of interoperability constituents of the trans-European high-speed or conventional rail systems.

The investigating body shall, at its discretion, decide whether or not an investigation of such an accident or incident shall be undertaken. In its decision it shall take into account:

| (a) | the seriousness of the accident or incident; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the seriousness of the accident or incident;

| (b) | whether it forms part of a series of accidents or incidents relevant to the system as a whole; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

whether it forms part of a series of accidents or incidents relevant to the system as a whole;

| (c) | its impact on railway safety on a Community level, and |
| --- | --- |

(c)

its impact on railway safety on a Community level, and

| (d) | requests from infrastructure managers, railway undertakings, the safety authority or the Member States. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

requests from infrastructure managers, railway undertakings, the safety authority or the Member States.

3.   The extent of investigations and the procedure to be followed in carrying out such investigations shall be determined by the investigating body, taking into account the principles and the objectives of Articles 20 and 22 and depending on the lessons it expects to learn from the accident or incident for the improvement of safety.

4.   The investigation shall in no case be concerned with apportioning blame or liability.

Article 20

Status of investigation

1.   Member States shall define, in the framework of their respective legal system, the legal status of the investigation that will enable the investigators-in-charge to carry out their task in the most efficient way and within the shortest time.

2.   In accordance with the legislation in force in the Member States and, where appropriate, in cooperation with the authorities responsible for the judicial inquiry, the investigators shall, as soon as possible, be given:

| (a) | access to the site of the accident or incident as well as to the rolling stock involved, the related infrastructure and traffic control and signalling installations; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

access to the site of the accident or incident as well as to the rolling stock involved, the related infrastructure and traffic control and signalling installations;

| (b) | the right to an immediate listing of evidence and controlled removal of wreckage, infrastructure installations or components for examination or analysis purposes; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the right to an immediate listing of evidence and controlled removal of wreckage, infrastructure installations or components for examination or analysis purposes;

| (c) | access to and use of the contents of on-board recorders and equipment for recording of verbal messages and registration of the operation of the signalling and traffic control system; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

access to and use of the contents of on-board recorders and equipment for recording of verbal messages and registration of the operation of the signalling and traffic control system;

| (d) | access to the results of examination of the bodies of victims; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

access to the results of examination of the bodies of victims;

| (e) | access to the results of examinations of the train staff and other railway staff involved in the accident or incident; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

access to the results of examinations of the train staff and other railway staff involved in the accident or incident;

| (f) | the opportunity to question the railway staff involved and other witnesses; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

the opportunity to question the railway staff involved and other witnesses;

| (g) | access to any relevant information or records held by the infrastructure manager, the railway undertakings involved and the safety authority. |
| --- | --- |

(g)

access to any relevant information or records held by the infrastructure manager, the railway undertakings involved and the safety authority.

3.   The investigation shall be accomplished independently of any judicial inquiry.

Article 21

Investigating body

1.   Each Member State shall ensure that investigations of accidents and incidents referred to in Article 19 are conducted by a permanent body, which shall comprise at least one investigator able to perform the function of investigator-in-charge in the event of an accident or incident. This body shall be independent in its organisation, legal structure and decision-making from any infrastructure manager, railway undertaking, charging body, allocation body and notified body, and from any party whose interests could conflict with the tasks entrusted to the investigating body. It shall furthermore be functionally independent from the safety authority and from any regulator of railways.

2.   The investigating body shall perform its tasks independently of the organisations referred to in paragraph 1 and shall be able to obtain sufficient resources to do so. Its investigators shall be afforded status giving them the necessary guarantees of independence.

3.   Member States shall make provision that railway undertakings, infrastructure managers and, where appropriate, the safety authority, are obliged immediately to report accidents and incidents referred to in Article 19 to the investigating body. The investigating body shall be able to respond to such reports and make the necessary arrangements to start the investigation no later than one week after receipt of the report concerning the accident or incident.

4.   The investigating body may combine its tasks under this Directive with the work of investigating occurrences other than railway accidents and incidents as long as such investigations do not endanger its independence.

5.   If necessary the investigating body may request the assistance of investigating bodies from other Member States or from the Agency to supply expertise or to carry out technical inspections, analyses or evaluations.

6.   Member States may entrust the investigating body with the task of carrying out investigations of railway accidents and incidents other than those referred to in Article 19.

7.   The investigating bodies shall conduct an active exchange of views and experience for the purpose of developing common investigation methods, drawing up common principles for follow-up of safety recommendations and adaptation to technical and scientific progress.

The Agency shall support the investigating bodies in this task.

Article 22

Investigation procedure

1.   An accident or incident referred to in Article 19 shall be investigated by the investigation body of the Member State in which it occurred. If it is not possible to establish in which Member State it occurred or if it occurred on or close to a border installation between two Member States the relevant bodies shall agree which one of them will carry out the investigation or shall agree to carry it out in cooperation. The other body shall in the first case be allowed to participate in the investigation and fully share its results.

Investigation bodies from another Member State shall be invited to participate in an investigation whenever a railway undertaking established and licensed in that Member State is involved in the accident or incident.

This paragraph shall not preclude Member States from agreeing that the relevant bodies should carry out investigations in cooperation in other circumstances.

2.   For each accident or incident the body responsible for the investigation shall arrange for the appropriate means, comprising the necessary operational and technical expertise to carry out the investigation. The expertise may be obtained from inside or outside the body, depending on the character of the accident or incident to be investigated.

3.   The investigation shall be carried out with as much openness as possible, so that all parties can be heard and can share the results. The relevant infrastructure manager and railway undertakings, the safety authority, victims and their relatives, owners of damaged property, manufacturers, the emergency services involved and representatives of staff and users shall be regularly informed of the investigation and its progress and, as far as practicable, shall be given an opportunity to submit their opinions and views to the investigation and be allowed to comment on the information in draft reports.

4.   The investigating body shall conclude its examinations at the accident site in the shortest possible time in order to enable the infrastructure manager to restore the infrastructure and open it to rail transport services as soon as possible.

Article 23

Reports

1.   An investigation of an accident or incident referred to in Article 19 shall be the subject of reports in a form appropriate to the type and seriousness of the accident or incident and the relevance of the investigation findings. The reports shall state the objectives of the investigations as referred to in Article 19(1) and contain, where appropriate, safety recommendations.

2.   The investigating body shall make public the final report in the shortest possible time and normally not later than 12 months after the date of the occurrence. The report shall follow as closely as possible the reporting structure laid down in Annex V. The report, including the safety recommendations, shall be communicated to the relevant parties referred to in Article 22(3) and to bodies and parties concerned in other Member States.

3.   Each year the investigating body shall publish by 30 September at the latest an annual report accounting for the investigations carried out in the preceding year, the safety recommendations that were issued and actions taken in accordance with recommendations issued previously.

Article 24

Information to be sent to the Agency

1.   Within one week after the decision to open an investigation the investigating body shall inform the Agency thereof. The information shall indicate the date, time and place of the occurrence, as well as its type and its consequences as regards deaths, injuries and material damage.

2.   The investigating body shall send the Agency a copy of the final report referred to in Article 23(2) and of the annual report referred to in Article 23(3).

Article 25

Safety recommendations

1.   A safety recommendation issued by an investigating body shall in no case create a presumption of blame or liability for an accident or incident.

2.   Recommendations shall be addressed to the safety authority and, where needed by reason of the character of the recommendation, to other bodies or authorities in the Member State or to other Member States. Member States and their safety authorities shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the safety recommendations issued by the investigating bodies are duly taken into consideration and, where appropriate, acted upon.

3.   The safety authority and other authorities or bodies or, when appropriate, other Member States to which recommendations have been addressed, shall report back at least annually to the investigating body on measures that are taken or planned as a consequence of the recommendation.

CHAPTER VI

IMPLEMENTING POWERS

Article 26

Adaptation of Annexes

The Annexes shall be adapted to technical and scientific progress, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2).

Article 27

Committee procedure

1.   The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee set up by Article 21 of Directive 96/48/EC.

2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.

The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.

3.   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.

4.   The Committee shall adopt its Rules of Procedure.

Article 28

Implementing measures

1.   Member States may bring any measures concerning the implementation of this Directive to the attention of the Commission. Appropriate decisions shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2).

2.   At the request of a Member State or on its own initiative the Commission shall, in a specific case, examine the application and enforcement of provisions concerning safety certification and safety authorisation, and within two months of receipt of such a request decide in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2) whether the related measure may continue to be applied. The Commission shall communicate its decision to the European Parliament, the Council and the Member States.

CHAPTER VII

GENERAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 29

Amendments to Directive 95/18/EC

Directive 95/18/EC is hereby amended as follows:

| 1) | Article 8 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 8
  The requirements relating to professional competence shall be met when an applicant railway undertaking has or will have a management organisation which possesses the knowledge and/or experience necessary to exercise safe and reliable operational control and supervision of the type of operations specified in the licence ’ |
| --- | --- |

1)

Article 8 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 8

The requirements relating to professional competence shall be met when an applicant railway undertaking has or will have a management organisation which possesses the knowledge and/or experience necessary to exercise safe and reliable operational control and supervision of the type of operations specified in the licence ’

| 2) | In the Annex, Section II shall be deleted. |
| --- | --- |

2)

In the Annex, Section II shall be deleted.

Article 30

Amendments to Directive 2001/14/EC

Directive 2001/14/EC is hereby amended as follows:

| 1) | The title shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure’ |
| --- | --- |

1)

The title shall be replaced by the following:

‘Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure’

| 2) | In Article 30(2), point (f) shall be replaced by the following:






  ‘(f) | arrangements for access in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 91/440/EEC as amended by Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... amending Council Directive 91/440/EEC on the development of the Community's railways
   (25). |
| --- | --- | --- |

2)

In Article 30(2), point (f) shall be replaced by the following:

‘(f)

arrangements for access in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 91/440/EEC as amended by Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... amending Council Directive 91/440/EEC on the development of the Community's railways
   (25).

| 3) | Article 32 shall be deleted. |
| --- | --- |

3)

Article 32 shall be deleted.

| 4) | In Article 34, paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘2.   At the request of a Member State or on its own initiative the Commission shall, in a specific case, examine the application and enforcement of provisions concerning charging and capacity allocation, and within two months of receipt of such a request decide in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 35(2) whether the related measure may continue to be applied. The Commission shall communicate its decision to the European Parliament, the Council and the Member States.’ |
| --- | --- |

4)

In Article 34, paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:

‘2.   At the request of a Member State or on its own initiative the Commission shall, in a specific case, examine the application and enforcement of provisions concerning charging and capacity allocation, and within two months of receipt of such a request decide in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 35(2) whether the related measure may continue to be applied. The Commission shall communicate its decision to the European Parliament, the Council and the Member States.’

Article 31

Report
  and further Community action

The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council by ... (26) and every five years thereafter a report on the implementation of this Directive.

The report shall be accompanied where necessary by proposals for further Community action.

Article 32

Penalties

The Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for must be effective, proportionate, non-discriminatory and dissuasive.

The Member States shall notify those rules to the Commission by the date specified in Article 33 and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them.

Article 33

Implementation

Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by ... (27) at the latest. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.

When Member States adopt those measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States.

Article 34

Entry into force

This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Article 35

Addressees

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at ..., ...

For the European Parliament

The President

For the Council

The President

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(1)  OJ C 126 E, 28.5.2002, p. 332.

1

(2)  OJ C 61, 14.3.2003, p. 131.

2

(3)  OJ C 66, 19.3.2003, p. 5.

3

(4)  Position of the European Parliament of 14 January 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal), Council common position of 25 June 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Position of the European Parliament of 23 October 2003.

4

Position

25 June 2003

Position

23 October 2003

(5)  OJ L 237, 24.8.1991, p. 25. Directive as amended by Directive 2001/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 1).

5

(6)  OJ L 143, 27.6.1995, p. 70. Directive as amended by Directive 2001/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 26).

6

(7)  OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 29. Directive as amended by Commission Decision 2002/844/EC (OJ L 289, 26.10.2002, p. 30).

7

(8)  OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 6.

8

(9)  OJ L 110, 20.4.2001, p. 1.

9

(10)  OJ L ...

10

(11)  OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1.

11

(12)  OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 25. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2003/29/EC (OJ L 90, 8.4.2003, p. 47).

12

(13)  Commission Decision 98/500/EC of 20 May 1998 on the establishment of Sectoral Dialogue Committees promoting the Dialogue between the social partners at European level (OJ L 255, 12.8.1998, p. 27).

13

(14)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

14

(15)  Two years after the year of entry into force of this Directive.

15

(16)  Five years after the entry into force of this Directive.

16

(17)  
  Two
  years after the entry into force of this Directive.

17

Two

(18)  
  Four
  years after the entry into force of this Directive.

18

Four

(19)  
  Three
  years after the entry into force of this Directive.

19

Three

(20)  
  Five
  years after the entry into force of this Directive.

20

Five

(21)  Twelve months after the entry into force of this Directive.

21

(22)  Four years after the entry into force of this Directive.

22

(23)  
  Three
  years after the entry into force of this Directive.

23

Three

(24)  
  Three
  years after the entry into force of this Directive.

24

Three

the

(25)  OJ L ...’

25

(26)  Three years after the entry into force of this Directive.

26

(27)  Two years after the entry into force of this Directive.

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ANNEX I

Common Safety Indicators

Common Safety Indicators to be reported by the safety authorities:

Indicators relating to activities referred to in Article 2(2), (a) and (b), should be accounted for separately, if they are submitted.

If new facts or errors are discovered after the submission of the report the indicators for one particular year shall be amended or corrected by the safety authority at the first convenient opportunity and at the latest in the next annual report.

For indicators relating to accidents under heading 1 below, Regulation (EC) No 91/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2002 on rail transport statistics (1) shall be applied as far as the information is available.

(1)   Indicators relating to accidents

| 1. | Total and relative (to train kilometres) number of accidents and a break-down on the following types of accidents:






  — | collisions of trains, including collisions with obstacles within the clearance gauge; |
| --- | --- | --- |

1.

Total and relative (to train kilometres) number of accidents and a break-down on the following types of accidents:

—

collisions of trains, including collisions with obstacles within the clearance gauge;

| — | derailments of trains; |
| --- | --- |

—

derailments of trains;

| — | level-crossing accidents, including accidents involving pedestrians at level-crossings; |
| --- | --- |

—

level-crossing accidents, including accidents involving pedestrians at level-crossings;

| — | accidents to persons caused by rolling stock in motion; |
| --- | --- |

—

accidents to persons caused by rolling stock in motion;

| — | fires in rolling stock; |
| --- | --- |

—

fires in rolling stock;

| — | suicides; |
| --- | --- |

—

suicides;

| — | others. |
| --- | --- |

—

others.

Each accident shall be reported under the type of the primary accident, even if the consequences of the secondary accident are more severe, e.g. a fire following a derailment.

| 2. | Total and relative (to train kilometres) number of persons seriously injured and killed by type of accident divided into the following categories:






  — | passengers (also in relation to total number of passenger-kilometres); |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

Total and relative (to train kilometres) number of persons seriously injured and killed by type of accident divided into the following categories:

—

passengers (also in relation to total number of passenger-kilometres);

| — | employees including the staff of contractors; |
| --- | --- |

—

employees including the staff of contractors;

| — | level-crossing users; |
| --- | --- |

—

level-crossing users;

| — | unauthorised persons on railway premises; |
| --- | --- |

—

unauthorised persons on railway premises;

| — | others. |
| --- | --- |

—

others.

(2)   Indicators relating to incidents and near-misses

| 1. | Total and relative (to train kilometres) number of broken rails, track buckles and wrong-side signalling failures. |
| --- | --- |

1.

Total and relative (to train kilometres) number of broken rails, track buckles and wrong-side signalling failures.

| 2. | Total and relative (to train kilometres) number of signals passed at danger. |
| --- | --- |

2.

Total and relative (to train kilometres) number of signals passed at danger.

| 3. | Total and relative (to train kilometres) number of broken wheels and axles on rolling stock in service. |
| --- | --- |

3.

Total and relative (to train kilometres) number of broken wheels and axles on rolling stock in service.

(3)   Indicators relating to consequences of accidents

| 1. | Total and relative (to train kilometres) costs in euro of all accidents where, if possible, the following costs should be calculated and included:






  — | deaths and injuries; |
| --- | --- | --- |

1.

Total and relative (to train kilometres) costs in euro of all accidents where, if possible, the following costs should be calculated and included:

—

deaths and injuries;

| — | compensation for loss of or damage to property of passengers, staff or third parties, including damage caused to the environment; |
| --- | --- |

—

compensation for loss of or damage to property of passengers, staff or third parties, including damage caused to the environment;

| — | replacement or repair of damaged rolling stock and railway installations; |
| --- | --- |

—

replacement or repair of damaged rolling stock and railway installations;

| — | delays, disturbances and re-routing of traffic, including extra costs for staff and loss of future revenue. |
| --- | --- |

—

delays, disturbances and re-routing of traffic, including extra costs for staff and loss of future revenue.

From the above costs shall be deducted indemnity or compensation recovered or estimated to be recovered from third parties such as motor vehicle owners involved in level crossing accidents. Compensation recovered by insurance policies held by railway undertakings or infrastructure managers shall not be deducted.

| 2. | Total and relative (to number of hours worked) number of working hours of staff and contractors lost as a consequence of accidents. |
| --- | --- |

2.

Total and relative (to number of hours worked) number of working hours of staff and contractors lost as a consequence of accidents.

(4)   Indicators relating to technical safety of infrastructure and its implementation

| 1. | Percentage of tracks with Automatic Train Protection (ATP) in operation, percentage of train kilometres using operational ATP systems. |
| --- | --- |

1.

Percentage of tracks with Automatic Train Protection (ATP) in operation, percentage of train kilometres using operational ATP systems.

| 2. | Number of level crossings (total and per line kilometre). Percentage of level crossings with automatic or manual protection. |
| --- | --- |

2.

Number of level crossings (total and per line kilometre). Percentage of level crossings with automatic or manual protection.

(5)   Indicators relating to the management of safety

Internal audits accomplished by infrastructure managers and railway undertakings as set out in the documentation of the safety management system. Total number of accomplished audits and the number as a percentage of audits required (and/or planned).

(6)   Definitions

The reporting authorities may use nationally applied definitions of the indicators and methods for calculation of costs when data according to this Annex are submitted. All definitions and calculation methods in use shall be explained in an Annex to the annual report described in Article 18.

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(1)  OJ L 14, 21.1.2003, p. 1.

ANNEX II

Notification of national safety rules

National safety rules that are to be notified to the Commission according to the procedure described in Article 8 include:

| 1. | rules concerning existing national safety targets and safety methods; |
| --- | --- |

1.

rules concerning existing national safety targets and safety methods;

| 2. | rules concerning requirements on safety management systems and safety certification of railway undertakings; |
| --- | --- |

2.

rules concerning requirements on safety management systems and safety certification of railway undertakings;

| 3. | rules concerning requirements for the authorisation of placing in service and maintenance of new and substantially altered rolling stock that is not yet covered by a TSI. The notification shall include rules for exchange of rolling stock between railway undertakings, registration systems and requirements on testing procedures; |
| --- | --- |

3.

rules concerning requirements for the authorisation of placing in service and maintenance of new and substantially altered rolling stock that is not yet covered by a TSI. The notification shall include rules for exchange of rolling stock between railway undertakings, registration systems and requirements on testing procedures;

| 4. | common operating rules of the railway network that are not yet covered by TSIs, including rules relating to the signalling and traffic management system; |
| --- | --- |

4.

common operating rules of the railway network that are not yet covered by TSIs, including rules relating to the signalling and traffic management system;

| 5. | rules laying down requirements on additional internal operating rules (company rules) that must be established by infrastructure managers and railway undertakings; |
| --- | --- |

5.

rules laying down requirements on additional internal operating rules (company rules) that must be established by infrastructure managers and railway undertakings;

| 6. | rules concerning requirements on staff executing safety critical tasks, including selection criteria, medical fitness and vocational training and certification as far as they are not yet covered by a TSI; |
| --- | --- |

6.

rules concerning requirements on staff executing safety critical tasks, including selection criteria, medical fitness and vocational training and certification as far as they are not yet covered by a TSI;

| 7. | rules concerning the investigation of accidents and incidents. |
| --- | --- |

7.

rules concerning the investigation of accidents and incidents.

ANNEX III

Safety Management Systems

1.   Requirements on the safety management system

The safety management system must be documented in all relevant parts and shall in particular describe the distribution of responsibilities within the organisation of the infrastructure manager or the railway undertaking. It shall show how control by the management on different levels is secured, how staff and their representatives on all levels are involved and how continuous improvement of the safety management system is ensured.

2.   Basic elements of the safety management system

The basic elements of the safety management system are:

| (a) | a safety policy approved by the organisation's chief executive and communicated to all staff; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

a safety policy approved by the organisation's chief executive and communicated to all staff;

| (b) | qualitative and quantitative targets of the organisation for the maintenance and enhancement of safety, and plans and procedures for reaching these targets; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

qualitative and quantitative targets of the organisation for the maintenance and enhancement of safety, and plans and procedures for reaching these targets;

| (c) | procedures to meet existing, new and altered technical and operational standards or other prescriptive conditions as laid down






  — | in TSIs, or |
| --- | --- | --- |

(c)

procedures to meet existing, new and altered technical and operational standards or other prescriptive conditions as laid down

—

in TSIs, or

| — | in national safety rules referred to in Article 8 and Annex II, or |
| --- | --- |

—

in national safety rules referred to in Article 8 and Annex II, or

| — | in other relevant rules, or |
| --- | --- |

—

in other relevant rules, or

| — | in authority decisions, |
| --- | --- |

—

in authority decisions,

and procedures to assure compliance with the standards and other prescriptive conditions throughout the life-cycle of equipment and operations;

| (d) | procedures and methods for carrying out risk evaluation and implementing risk control measures whenever a change of the operating conditions or new material imposes new risks on the infrastructure or on operations; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

procedures and methods for carrying out risk evaluation and implementing risk control measures whenever a change of the operating conditions or new material imposes new risks on the infrastructure or on operations;

| (e) | provision of programmes for training of staff and systems to ensure that the staff's competence is maintained and tasks carried out accordingly; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

provision of programmes for training of staff and systems to ensure that the staff's competence is maintained and tasks carried out accordingly;

| (f) | arrangements for the provision of sufficient information within the organisation and, where appropriate, between organisations operating on the same infrastructure; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

arrangements for the provision of sufficient information within the organisation and, where appropriate, between organisations operating on the same infrastructure;

| (g) | procedures and formats for how safety information is to be documented and designation of procedure for configuration control of vital safety information; |
| --- | --- |

(g)

procedures and formats for how safety information is to be documented and designation of procedure for configuration control of vital safety information;

| (h) | procedures to ensure that accidents, incidents, near misses and other dangerous occurrences are reported, investigated and analysed and that necessary preventive measures are taken; |
| --- | --- |

(h)

procedures to ensure that accidents, incidents, near misses and other dangerous occurrences are reported, investigated and analysed and that necessary preventive measures are taken;

| (i) | provision of plans for action and alerts and information in case of emergency, agreed upon with the appropriate public authorities; |
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(i)

provision of plans for action and alerts and information in case of emergency, agreed upon with the appropriate public authorities;

| (j) | provisions for recurrent internal auditing of the safety management system. |
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(j)

provisions for recurrent internal auditing of the safety management system.

ANNEX IV

Declarations for network specific part of safety certificate

The following documents must be submitted to enable the safety authority to deliver the network-specific part of the safety certificate:

| — | documentation from the railway undertaking on the TSIs or parts of TSIs and, where relevant, national safety rules and other rules applicable to its operations, its staff and its rolling stock and how compliance is ensured by the safety management system; |
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—

documentation from the railway undertaking on the TSIs or parts of TSIs and, where relevant, national safety rules and other rules applicable to its operations, its staff and its rolling stock and how compliance is ensured by the safety management system;

| — | documentation from the railway undertaking on the different categories of staff employed or contracted for the operation, including evidence that they meet requirements of TSIs or national rules and have been duly certified; |
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—

documentation from the railway undertaking on the different categories of staff employed or contracted for the operation, including evidence that they meet requirements of TSIs or national rules and have been duly certified;

| — | documentation from the railway undertaking on the different types of rolling stock used for the operation, including evidence that they meet requirements of TSIs or national rules and have been duly certified. |
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—

documentation from the railway undertaking on the different types of rolling stock used for the operation, including evidence that they meet requirements of TSIs or national rules and have been duly certified.

To avoid duplication of work and to reduce the amount of information only summary documentation should be submitted concerning elements that comply with TSIs and other requirements of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC.

ANNEX V

Principal content of accident and incident investigation report

(1)   Summary

The summary shall contain a short description of the occurrence, when and where it took place and its consequences. It shall state the direct causes as well as contributing factors and underlying causes established by the investigation. The main recommendations shall be quoted and information shall be given on the addressees.

(2)   Immediate facts of the occurrence

| 1. | The occurrence:






  — | date, exact time and location of the occurrence; |
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1.

The occurrence:

—

date, exact time and location of the occurrence;

| — | description of the events and the accident site including the efforts of the rescue and emergency services; |
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—

description of the events and the accident site including the efforts of the rescue and emergency services;

| — | the decision to establish an investigation, the composition of the team of investigators and the conduct of the investigation. |
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—

the decision to establish an investigation, the composition of the team of investigators and the conduct of the investigation.

| 2. | The background to the occurrence:






  — | staff and contractors involved and other parties and witnesses; |
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2.

The background to the occurrence:

—

staff and contractors involved and other parties and witnesses;

| — | the trains and their composition including the registration numbers of the items of rolling stock involved; |
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—

the trains and their composition including the registration numbers of the items of rolling stock involved;

| — | the description of the infrastructure and signalling system — track types, switches, interlocking, signals, train protection; |
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—

the description of the infrastructure and signalling system — track types, switches, interlocking, signals, train protection;

| — | means of communication; |
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—

means of communication;

| — | works carried out at or in the vicinity of the site; |
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—

works carried out at or in the vicinity of the site;

| — | trigger of the railway emergency plan and its chain of events; |
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—

trigger of the railway emergency plan and its chain of events;

| — | trigger of the emergency plan of the public rescue services, the police and the medical services and its chain of events. |
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—

trigger of the emergency plan of the public rescue services, the police and the medical services and its chain of events.

| 3. | Fatalities, injuries and material damage:






  — | passengers and third parties, staff, including contractors; |
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3.

Fatalities, injuries and material damage:

—

passengers and third parties, staff, including contractors;

| — | cargo, luggage and other property; |
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—

cargo, luggage and other property;

| — | rolling stock, infrastructure and the environment. |
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—

rolling stock, infrastructure and the environment.

| 4. | External circumstances:






  — | weather conditions and geographical references. |
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4.

External circumstances:

—

weather conditions and geographical references.

(3)   Record of investigations and inquiries

| 1. | Summary of testimonies (subject to the protection of identity of the persons):






  — | railway staff, including contractors; |
| --- | --- | --- |

1.

Summary of testimonies (subject to the protection of identity of the persons):

—

railway staff, including contractors;

| — | other witnesses. |
| --- | --- |

—

other witnesses.

| 2. | The safety management system:






  — | the framework organisation and how orders are given and carried out; |
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2.

The safety management system:

—

the framework organisation and how orders are given and carried out;

| — | requirements on staff and how they are enforced; |
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—

requirements on staff and how they are enforced;

| — | routines for internal checks and audits and their results; |
| --- | --- |

—

routines for internal checks and audits and their results;

| — | interface between different actors involved with the infrastructure. |
| --- | --- |

—

interface between different actors involved with the infrastructure.

| 3. | Rules and regulations:






  — | relevant Community and national rules and regulations; |
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3.

Rules and regulations:

—

relevant Community and national rules and regulations;

| — | other rules such as operating rules, local instructions, staff requirements, maintenance prescriptions and applicable standards. |
| --- | --- |

—

other rules such as operating rules, local instructions, staff requirements, maintenance prescriptions and applicable standards.

| 4. | Functioning of rolling stock and technical installations:






  — | signalling and control command system, including registration from automatic data recorders; |
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4.

Functioning of rolling stock and technical installations:

—

signalling and control command system, including registration from automatic data recorders;

| — | infrastructure; |
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—

infrastructure;

| — | communications equipment; |
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—

communications equipment;

| — | rolling stock, including registration from automatic data recorders. |
| --- | --- |

—

rolling stock, including registration from automatic data recorders.

| 5. | Documentation on the operating system:






  — | measures taken by staff for traffic control and signalling; |
| --- | --- | --- |

5.

Documentation on the operating system:

—

measures taken by staff for traffic control and signalling;

| — | exchange of verbal messages in connection with the occurrence, including documentation from recordings; |
| --- | --- |

—

exchange of verbal messages in connection with the occurrence, including documentation from recordings;

| — | measures taken to protect and safeguard the site of the occurrence. |
| --- | --- |

—

measures taken to protect and safeguard the site of the occurrence.

| 6. | Man-machine-organisation interface:






  — | working time applied to the staff involved; [meaning not clear] |
| --- | --- | --- |

6.

Man-machine-organisation interface:

—

working time applied to the staff involved; [meaning not clear]

| — | medical and personal circumstances with influence on the occurrence, including existence of physical or psychological stress; |
| --- | --- |

—

medical and personal circumstances with influence on the occurrence, including existence of physical or psychological stress;

| — | design of equipment with impact on man-machine interface. |
| --- | --- |

—

design of equipment with impact on man-machine interface.

| 7. | Previous occurrences of a similar character. |
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7.

Previous occurrences of a similar character.

(4)   Analysis and conclusions

| 1. | Final account of the event chain:






  — | establishing the conclusions on the occurrence, based on the facts established in heading (3). |
| --- | --- | --- |

1.

Final account of the event chain:

—

establishing the conclusions on the occurrence, based on the facts established in heading (3).

| 2. | Discussion:






  — | analysis of the facts established in heading (3) with the aim of drawing conclusions as to the causes of the occurrence and the performance of the rescue services. |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

Discussion:

—

analysis of the facts established in heading (3) with the aim of drawing conclusions as to the causes of the occurrence and the performance of the rescue services.

| 3. | Conclusions:






  — | direct and immediate causes of the occurrence including contributory factors relating to actions taken by persons involved or the condition of rolling stock or technical installations; |
| --- | --- | --- |

3.

Conclusions:

—

direct and immediate causes of the occurrence including contributory factors relating to actions taken by persons involved or the condition of rolling stock or technical installations;

| — | underlying causes relating to skills, procedures and maintenance; |
| --- | --- |

—

underlying causes relating to skills, procedures and maintenance;

| — | root causes relating to the regulatory framework conditions and application of the safety management system. |
| --- | --- |

—

root causes relating to the regulatory framework conditions and application of the safety management system.

| 4. | Additional observations:






  — | deficiencies and shortcomings established during the investigation, but without relevance to the conclusions on causes. |
| --- | --- | --- |

4.

Additional observations:

—

deficiencies and shortcomings established during the investigation, but without relevance to the conclusions on causes.

(5)   Measures that have been taken

| — | Record of measures already taken or adopted as a consequence of the occurrence. |
| --- | --- |

—

Record of measures already taken or adopted as a consequence of the occurrence.

(6)   Recommendations

P5_TA(2003)0455

Interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system ***II

European Parliament legislative resolution on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a European Parliament and Council Directive amending Council Directive 96/48/EC on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system and Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system (8556/2/2003 — C5-0298/2003 — 2002/0023(COD))

(Codecision procedure: second reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Council common position (8556/2/2003 — C5-0298/2003 (1)), |
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—

having regard to the Council common position (8556/2/2003 — C5-0298/2003 (1)),

| — | having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 22 (3)) |
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having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 22 (3))

| — | having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty, |
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—

having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0321/2003), |
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having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0321/2003),

| 1. | Amends the common position as follows; |
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1.

Amends the common position as follows;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
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2.

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

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(1)  OJ not yet published.

(2)  Texts Adopted, 14.1.2003, P5_TA(2003)0006.

(3)  OJ C 126 E, 28.5.2002, p. 312.

P5_TC2-COD(2002)0023

Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 23 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council 2003/..../EC amending Council Directive 96/48/EC on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system and Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 71 and 156 thereof,

Having regard to the Commission proposal (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 referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty (4),

Whereas:

| (1) | Under Articles 154 and 155 of the Treaty, the Community must contribute to the establishment and development of trans-European networks in the transport sector. In order to achieve these objectives, the Community must take any action necessary to ensure the interoperability of the networks, particularly in the field of technical standardisation. |
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(1)

Under Articles 154 and 155 of the Treaty, the Community must contribute to the establishment and development of trans-European networks in the transport sector. In order to achieve these objectives, the Community must take any action necessary to ensure the interoperability of the networks, particularly in the field of technical standardisation.

| (2) | An initial measure was taken in the rail sector with the adoption of Directive 96/48/EC (5). In order to implement the objectives of that Directive, technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs) have been drafted by the European Association for Railway Interoperability (AEIF), which was designated as the joint representative body in the framework of that Directive, and adopted by the Commission on 30 May 2002. |
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(2)

An initial measure was taken in the rail sector with the adoption of Directive 96/48/EC (5). In order to implement the objectives of that Directive, technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs) have been drafted by the European Association for Railway Interoperability (AEIF), which was designated as the joint representative body in the framework of that Directive, and adopted by the Commission on 30 May 2002.

| (3) | On 10 September 1999 the Commission adopted a report to the European Parliament and the Council which gave an initial assessment of progress made in implementing the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system. In its Resolution of 17 May 2000 (6), the European Parliament called on the Commission to submit proposals to amend Directive 96/48/EC on the basis of the model used for Directive 2001/16/EC (7). |
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(3)

On 10 September 1999 the Commission adopted a report to the European Parliament and the Council which gave an initial assessment of progress made in implementing the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system. In its Resolution of 17 May 2000 (6), the European Parliament called on the Commission to submit proposals to amend Directive 96/48/EC on the basis of the model used for Directive 2001/16/EC (7).

| (4) | Directive 2001/16/EC , like Directive 96/48/EC, introduces Community procedures for the preparation and adoption of TSIs, and common rules for assessing conformity with the TSIs. A mandate for the development of the first group of TSIs has been given to the AEIF, also designated as the joint representative body. |
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(4)

Directive 2001/16/EC , like Directive 96/48/EC, introduces Community procedures for the preparation and adoption of TSIs, and common rules for assessing conformity with the TSIs. A mandate for the development of the first group of TSIs has been given to the AEIF, also designated as the joint representative body.

| (5) | A number of lessons have been learned from the work on developing TSIs in the high-speed sector, the application of Directive 96/48/EC to specific projects and the work of the committee set up under that Directive, which have led the Commission to propose changes to the two Directives on railway interoperability. |
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(5)

A number of lessons have been learned from the work on developing TSIs in the high-speed sector, the application of Directive 96/48/EC to specific projects and the work of the committee set up under that Directive, which have led the Commission to propose changes to the two Directives on railway interoperability.

| (6) | The adoption of Regulation (EC) No .../2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of....[establishing a European Railway Agency]
   (8) and of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of.....[on railway safety]
   (9) means that certain provisions of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC need to be amended. In particular, once the Agency is established, the task of drafting any new or revised TSIs will be entrusted to it by the Commission. |
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(6)

The adoption of Regulation (EC) No .../2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of....[establishing a European Railway Agency]
   (8) and of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of.....[on railway safety]
   (9) means that certain provisions of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC need to be amended. In particular, once the Agency is established, the task of drafting any new or revised TSIs will be entrusted to it by the Commission.

| (7) | The entry into force of Directives 2001/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 amending Council Directive 91/440/EEC on the development of the Community's railways (10), 2001/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 amending Council Directive 95/18/EC on the licensing of railway undertakings (11) and 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (12) has an impact on the implementation of interoperability. As in the case of other transport modes, the extension of access rights must be accompanied by the requisite harmonisation measures. It is therefore necessary to implement interoperability on the whole network by extending progressively the geographical scope of Directive 2001/16/EC. It is also necessary to extend the legal basis of Directive 2001/16/EC to Article 71 of the Treaty, on which Directive 2001/12/EC is founded. |
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(7)

The entry into force of Directives 2001/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 amending Council Directive 91/440/EEC on the development of the Community's railways (10), 2001/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 amending Council Directive 95/18/EC on the licensing of railway undertakings (11) and 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (12) has an impact on the implementation of interoperability. As in the case of other transport modes, the extension of access rights must be accompanied by the requisite harmonisation measures. It is therefore necessary to implement interoperability on the whole network by extending progressively the geographical scope of Directive 2001/16/EC. It is also necessary to extend the legal basis of Directive 2001/16/EC to Article 71 of the Treaty, on which Directive 2001/12/EC is founded.

| (8) | The White Paper on European transport policy announces this Directive, which is part of the Commission's strategy to revitalise rail transport and, consequently, to shift the balance between transport modes, with the ultimate objective of reducing congestion on Europe's roads. |
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(8)

The White Paper on European transport policy announces this Directive, which is part of the Commission's strategy to revitalise rail transport and, consequently, to shift the balance between transport modes, with the ultimate objective of reducing congestion on Europe's roads.

| (9) | The TSIs developed in the framework of Directive 96/48/EC do not explicitly concern the work on renewing infrastructure and rolling stock, or replacements in the context of preventive maintenance. This is the case, however, under Directive 2001/16/EC on the conventional rail system, and the two Directives should be harmonised on this point. |
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(9)

The TSIs developed in the framework of Directive 96/48/EC do not explicitly concern the work on renewing infrastructure and rolling stock, or replacements in the context of preventive maintenance. This is the case, however, under Directive 2001/16/EC on the conventional rail system, and the two Directives should be harmonised on this point.

| (10) | The development of TSIs in the high-speed sector has shown the need to clarify the relationship between the essential requirements of Directive 96/48/EC and the TSIs, on the one hand, and the European standards and other documents of a normative nature on the other. In particular, a clear distinction should be drawn between the standards or parts of standards which must be made mandatory in order to achieve the objectives of that Directive, and the ‘harmonised’ standards that have been developed in the spirit of the new approach to technical harmonisation and standardisation. |
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(10)

The development of TSIs in the high-speed sector has shown the need to clarify the relationship between the essential requirements of Directive 96/48/EC and the TSIs, on the one hand, and the European standards and other documents of a normative nature on the other. In particular, a clear distinction should be drawn between the standards or parts of standards which must be made mandatory in order to achieve the objectives of that Directive, and the ‘harmonised’ standards that have been developed in the spirit of the new approach to technical harmonisation and standardisation.

| (11) | As a rule, the European specifications are developed in the spirit of the new approach to technical harmonisation and standardisation. They enable a presumption to be made of conformity with certain essential requirements of Directive 96/48/EC, particularly in the case of interoperability constituents and interfaces. These European specifications, or the applicable parts thereof, are not mandatory and no explicit reference to these specifications may be made in the TSIs. References to these European specifications are published in the Official Journal of the European Union, and Member States publish the references to the national standards transposing the European standards. |
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(11)

As a rule, the European specifications are developed in the spirit of the new approach to technical harmonisation and standardisation. They enable a presumption to be made of conformity with certain essential requirements of Directive 96/48/EC, particularly in the case of interoperability constituents and interfaces. These European specifications, or the applicable parts thereof, are not mandatory and no explicit reference to these specifications may be made in the TSIs. References to these European specifications are published in the Official Journal of the European Union, and Member States publish the references to the national standards transposing the European standards.

| (12) | TSIs may in certain cases make an explicit reference to European standards or specifications where this is strictly necessary in order to achieve the objectives of this Directive. Such explicit reference has consequences which must be made clear; in particular, these European standards or specifications become mandatory from the moment the TSI is applicable. |
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(12)

TSIs may in certain cases make an explicit reference to European standards or specifications where this is strictly necessary in order to achieve the objectives of this Directive. Such explicit reference has consequences which must be made clear; in particular, these European standards or specifications become mandatory from the moment the TSI is applicable.

| (13) | The TSI sets all the conditions with which an interoperability constituent must conform, and the procedure to be followed in assessing conformity. In addition, it is necessary to specify that every constituent must undergo the procedure for assessing conformity and suitability for the use indicated in the TSIs and have the corresponding certificate. |
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(13)

The TSI sets all the conditions with which an interoperability constituent must conform, and the procedure to be followed in assessing conformity. In addition, it is necessary to specify that every constituent must undergo the procedure for assessing conformity and suitability for the use indicated in the TSIs and have the corresponding certificate.

| (14) | It is necessary for safety reasons to require Member States to assign an identification code to each vehicle placed in service. The vehicle should then be entered in a national vehicle register. The registers must be open to consultation by all Member States and by certain Community economic players. The registers should be consistent as regards the data format. They should therefore be covered by common operational and technical specifications. |
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(14)

It is necessary for safety reasons to require Member States to assign an identification code to each vehicle placed in service. The vehicle should then be entered in a national vehicle register. The registers must be open to consultation by all Member States and by certain Community economic players. The registers should be consistent as regards the data format. They should therefore be covered by common operational and technical specifications.

| (15) | The procedure to be followed in the case of essential requirements applicable to a subsystem which have not yet been covered by detailed specifications in the corresponding TSI should be specified. In such case, the bodies responsible for the conformity assessment and verification procedures should be those already notified under Article 20 of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC. |
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(15)

The procedure to be followed in the case of essential requirements applicable to a subsystem which have not yet been covered by detailed specifications in the corresponding TSI should be specified. In such case, the bodies responsible for the conformity assessment and verification procedures should be those already notified under Article 20 of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC.

| (16) | The measures necessary for the implementation of this Directive 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 (13). |
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(16)

The measures necessary for the implementation of this Directive 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 (13).

| (17) | The definition of rolling stock in Annex I to Directive 96/48/EC should be clarified. The Directive should also concern rolling stock designed to operate only on track upgraded for high speeds, at speeds of the order of 200 km/h. |
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(17)

The definition of rolling stock in Annex I to Directive 96/48/EC should be clarified. The Directive should also concern rolling stock designed to operate only on track upgraded for high speeds, at speeds of the order of 200 km/h.

| (18) | The application of this Directive should, as far as possible, preserve the work already undertaken in the framework of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC and the application of these Directives by Member States in the framework of projects which are at an advanced stage of development when this Directive enters into force. |
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(18)

The application of this Directive should, as far as possible, preserve the work already undertaken in the framework of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC and the application of these Directives by Member States in the framework of projects which are at an advanced stage of development when this Directive enters into force.

| (19) | Since the objective of the proposed action, namely the interoperability of the trans-European rail system, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of its trans-European character as recognised by the Treaty, 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 Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective. |
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(19)

Since the objective of the proposed action, namely the interoperability of the trans-European rail system, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of its trans-European character as recognised by the Treaty, 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 Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.

| (20) | TSIs applicable to the high-speed rail system concerning infrastructure, rolling stock, energy, control, command and signalling, operation and maintenance were adopted on 30 May 2002 by the Commission. The draft TSIs referred to in Article 1(5) and 2(6) pertain to the revision of these TSIs or to the adoption of new TSIs. |
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(20)

TSIs applicable to the high-speed rail system concerning infrastructure, rolling stock, energy, control, command and signalling, operation and maintenance were adopted on 30 May 2002 by the Commission. The draft TSIs referred to in Article 1(5) and 2(6) pertain to the revision of these TSIs or to the adoption of new TSIs.

| (21) | Since a draft reference system of technical rules concerning the current degree of interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system is being developed as provided for in Article 25 of Directive 2001/16/EC, there is a need to update these technical rules in view of the extension of the scope of that Directive and also taking account of the first group of TSIs to be adopted by 2004. |
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(21)

Since a draft reference system of technical rules concerning the current degree of interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system is being developed as provided for in Article 25 of Directive 2001/16/EC, there is a need to update these technical rules in view of the extension of the scope of that Directive and also taking account of the first group of TSIs to be adopted by 2004.

| (22) | Notwithstanding the exemptions from the scope of Directive 2001/16/EC, the voluntary application of the relevant provisions of that Directive by the Member States at national level should be encouraged, with a view to increasing cost efficiency and economies of scale in the manufacturing sector. |
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(22)

Notwithstanding the exemptions from the scope of Directive 2001/16/EC, the voluntary application of the relevant provisions of that Directive by the Member States at national level should be encouraged, with a view to increasing cost efficiency and economies of scale in the manufacturing sector.

| (23) | It is therefore necessary to amend Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC, |
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(23)

It is therefore necessary to amend Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

Directive 96/48/EC is hereby amended as follows:

| 1) | Article 1 is replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 1
  1.   The aim of this Directive is to establish the conditions to be met to achieve interoperability within the Community territory of the trans-European high-speed rail system, as described in Annex I. These conditions concern the design, construction, placing in service, upgrading, renewal, operation and maintenance of the parts of this system placed in service after ... (14), as well as the professional qualifications and health and safety conditions of the staff who contribute to its operation.
  2.   The pursuit of this objective must lead to the definition of a
  high
  level of technical harmonisation and make it possible to:






  (a) | facilitate, improve and develop international rail transport services within Community territory and with third countries; |
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1)

Article 1 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 1

1.   The aim of this Directive is to establish the conditions to be met to achieve interoperability within the Community territory of the trans-European high-speed rail system, as described in Annex I. These conditions concern the design, construction, placing in service, upgrading, renewal, operation and maintenance of the parts of this system placed in service after ... (14), as well as the professional qualifications and health and safety conditions of the staff who contribute to its operation.

2.   The pursuit of this objective must lead to the definition of a
  high
  level of technical harmonisation and make it possible to:

(a)

facilitate, improve and develop international rail transport services within Community territory and with third countries;

| (b) | contribute to the gradual creation of the internal market in equipment and services for the construction, operation, renewal and upgrading of the trans-European high-speed rail system; |
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(b)

contribute to the gradual creation of the internal market in equipment and services for the construction, operation, renewal and upgrading of the trans-European high-speed rail system;

| (c) | contribute to the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system.’ |
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(c)

contribute to the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system.’

| 2) | the following points shall be added to Article 2:






  ‘(j) | “basic parameter” means any regulatory, technical or operational condition which is critical to interoperability and requires a decision or recommendation in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 21(2) before any development of complete draft TSIs; |
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2)

the following points shall be added to Article 2:

‘(j)

“basic parameter” means any regulatory, technical or operational condition which is critical to interoperability and requires a decision or recommendation in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 21(2) before any development of complete draft TSIs;

| (k) | “specific case” means any part of the trans-European high-speed rail system which needs special provisions in the TSIs, either temporary or definitive, because of geographical, topographical or urban environment constraints or those affecting compatibility with the existing system. This may include in particular railway lines and networks isolated from the rest of the Community territory, the loading gauge, the track gauge or space between the tracks; |
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(k)

“specific case” means any part of the trans-European high-speed rail system which needs special provisions in the TSIs, either temporary or definitive, because of geographical, topographical or urban environment constraints or those affecting compatibility with the existing system. This may include in particular railway lines and networks isolated from the rest of the Community territory, the loading gauge, the track gauge or space between the tracks;

| (l) | “upgrading” means any major modification work on a subsystem or part subsystem which improves the overall performance of the subsystem; |
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(l)

“upgrading” means any major modification work on a subsystem or part subsystem which improves the overall performance of the subsystem;

| (m) | “substitution in the framework of maintenance” means any replacement of components by parts of identical function and performance in the framework of preventive or corrective maintenance; |
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(m)

“substitution in the framework of maintenance” means any replacement of components by parts of identical function and performance in the framework of preventive or corrective maintenance;

| (n) | “renewal” means any major substitution work on a subsystem or part subsystem which does not change the overall performance of the subsystem; |
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(n)

“renewal” means any major substitution work on a subsystem or part subsystem which does not change the overall performance of the subsystem;

| (o) | “existing rail system” means the structure composed of the railway infrastructures, comprising lines and fixed installations of the existing rail system plus the existing rolling stock of all categories and origin travelling on that infrastructure; |
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(o)

“existing rail system” means the structure composed of the railway infrastructures, comprising lines and fixed installations of the existing rail system plus the existing rolling stock of all categories and origin travelling on that infrastructure;

| (p) | “placing in service” means all the operations by which a subsystem is put into its design operating state.’ |
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(p)

“placing in service” means all the operations by which a subsystem is put into its design operating state.’

| 3) | Article 2(h) shall be deleted. |
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3)

Article 2(h) shall be deleted.

| 4) | Article 5 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘1.   Each of the subsystems shall be covered by one TSI. Where necessary, a subsystem may be covered by several TSIs and one TSI may cover several subsystems. The decision to develop and/or to review a TSI and the choice of its technical and geographical scope requires a mandate in accordance with Article 6(1).’ |
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4)

Article 5 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:

‘1.   Each of the subsystems shall be covered by one TSI. Where necessary, a subsystem may be covered by several TSIs and one TSI may cover several subsystems. The decision to develop and/or to review a TSI and the choice of its technical and geographical scope requires a mandate in accordance with Article 6(1).’

| (b) | paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘3.   To the extent necessary in order to achieve the objectives referred to in Article 1, each TSI shall:






  (a) | indicate its intended scope (part of network or rolling stock referred to in Annex I, subsystem or part of subsystem referred to in Annex II); |
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(b)

paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:

‘3.   To the extent necessary in order to achieve the objectives referred to in Article 1, each TSI shall:

(a)

indicate its intended scope (part of network or rolling stock referred to in Annex I, subsystem or part of subsystem referred to in Annex II);

| (b) | lay down essential requirements for each subsystem concerned and its interfaces vis-à-vis other subsystems; |
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(b)

lay down essential requirements for each subsystem concerned and its interfaces vis-à-vis other subsystems;

| (c) | establish the functional and technical specifications to be met by the subsystem and its interfaces vis-à-vis other subsystems. If need be, these specifications may vary according to the use of the subsystem, for example according to the categories of line and/or rolling stock provided for in Annex I; |
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(c)

establish the functional and technical specifications to be met by the subsystem and its interfaces vis-à-vis other subsystems. If need be, these specifications may vary according to the use of the subsystem, for example according to the categories of line and/or rolling stock provided for in Annex I;

| (d) | determine the interoperability constituents and interfaces which must be covered by European specifications, including European standards, which are necessary to achieve interoperability within the trans-European high speed rail system; |
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(d)

determine the interoperability constituents and interfaces which must be covered by European specifications, including European standards, which are necessary to achieve interoperability within the trans-European high speed rail system;

| (e) | state, in each case under consideration, which procedures are to be used in order to assess the conformity or the suitability for use of the interoperability constituents, on the one hand, or the EC verification of the subsystems, on the other hand. These procedures shall be based on the modules defined in Decision 93/465/EEC; |
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(e)

state, in each case under consideration, which procedures are to be used in order to assess the conformity or the suitability for use of the interoperability constituents, on the one hand, or the EC verification of the subsystems, on the other hand. These procedures shall be based on the modules defined in Decision 93/465/EEC;

| (f) | indicate the strategy for implementing the TSIs. In particular, it is necessary to specify the stages to be completed in order to make a gradual transition from the existing situation to the final situation in which compliance with the TSIs shall be the norm; |
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(f)

indicate the strategy for implementing the TSIs. In particular, it is necessary to specify the stages to be completed in order to make a gradual transition from the existing situation to the final situation in which compliance with the TSIs shall be the norm;

| (g) | indicate, for the staff concerned, the professional competences and health and safety conditions at work required for the operation and maintenance of the subsystem, as well as for the implementation of the TSIs.’ |
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(g)

indicate, for the staff concerned, the professional competences and health and safety conditions at work required for the operation and maintenance of the subsystem, as well as for the implementation of the TSIs.’

| (c) | the following paragraph shall be inserted:
  ‘6.   TSIs may make an explicit, clearly identified reference to European standards or specifications where this is strictly necessary in order to achieve the objectives of this Directive. In such case, these European standards or specifications (or the relevant parts thereof) shall be regarded as annexes to the TSI concerned and shall become mandatory from the moment the TSI is applicable. In the absence of European standards or specifications and pending their development, reference may be made to other clearly identified normative documents; in such case, this shall concern documents that are easily accessible and in the public domain.’ |
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(c)

the following paragraph shall be inserted:

‘6.   TSIs may make an explicit, clearly identified reference to European standards or specifications where this is strictly necessary in order to achieve the objectives of this Directive. In such case, these European standards or specifications (or the relevant parts thereof) shall be regarded as annexes to the TSI concerned and shall become mandatory from the moment the TSI is applicable. In the absence of European standards or specifications and pending their development, reference may be made to other clearly identified normative documents; in such case, this shall concern documents that are easily accessible and in the public domain.’

| 5) | Article 6 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 6
  1.   Draft TSIs and subsequent amendments to TSIs shall be drafted under a mandate from the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). They shall be drafted under the responsibility of the Agency in accordance with Articles 3 and 13 of Regulation (EC) No..../2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of ....[establishing a European Railway Agency]
   (15) and in cooperation with the Working Parties mentioned in those Articles.
  TSIs shall be adopted and reviewed in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). They shall be published by the Commission in the Official Journal of the European Union.
  2.   The Agency shall be responsible for preparing the review and updating of TSIs and making any recommendations to the Committee referred to in Article 21 in order to take account of developments in technology or social requirements.
  3.   Each draft TSI shall be drawn up in two stages.
  First of all, the Agency shall identify the basic parameters for the TSI as well as the interfaces with the other subsystems and any other specific cases that may be necessary. The most viable alternative solutions accompanied by technical and economic justification shall be put forward for each of these parameters and interfaces. A decision shall be taken in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2); if necessary, specific cases shall be cited.
  The Agency shall then draw up the draft TSI on the basis of these basic parameters. Where appropriate, the Agency shall take account of technical progress, of standardisation work already carried out, of working parties already in place and of acknowledged research work. An overall assessment of the estimated costs and benefits of the implementation of the TSIs shall be attached to the draft TSI; this assessment shall indicate the likely impact for all the operators and economic agents involved.
  4.   The drafting, adoption and review of each TSI (including the basic parameters) shall take account of the estimated costs and benefits of all the technical solutions considered, together with the interfaces between them, so as to establish and implement the most viable solutions. The Member States shall participate in this assessment by providing the requisite data.
  5.   The Committee referred to in Article 21 shall be kept regularly informed of the preparatory work on the TSIs. During this work the Committee may formulate any terms of reference or useful recommendations concerning the design of the TSIs and the cost-benefit analysis. In particular, the Committee may, at the request of a Member State, require that alternative solutions be examined and that the assessment of the cost and benefits of these alternative solutions be set out in the report annexed to the draft TSI.
  6.   On the adoption of each TSI, the date of entry into force of that TSI shall be established in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). Where different subsystems have to be placed in service simultaneously for reasons of technical compatibility, the dates of entry into force of the corresponding TSIs shall be the same.
  7.   The drafting, adoption and review of the TSIs shall take account of the opinion of users, as regards the characteristics which have a direct impact on the conditions in which they use the subsystems. To that end the Agency shall consult associations and bodies representing users during the drafting and review phases of the TSIs. They shall enclose with the draft TSI a report on the results of this consultation.
  The list of associations and bodies to be consulted shall be finalised by the Committee referred to in Article 21 before it adopts the mandate to review the TSIs and may be re-examined and updated at the request of a Member State or the Commission.
  8.   The drafting, adoption and review of the TSIs shall take account of the opinion of the social partners as regards the conditions referred to in Article 5(3)(g). To this end, the social partners shall be consulted before the draft TSI is submitted, for adoption or review, to the Committee referred to in Article 21. The social partners shall be consulted in the context of the sectoral dialogue committee set up in accordance with Decision 98/500/EC (16). The social partners shall issue their opinion within three months. |
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5)

Article 6 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 6

1.   Draft TSIs and subsequent amendments to TSIs shall be drafted under a mandate from the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). They shall be drafted under the responsibility of the Agency in accordance with Articles 3 and 13 of Regulation (EC) No..../2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of ....[establishing a European Railway Agency]
   (15) and in cooperation with the Working Parties mentioned in those Articles.

TSIs shall be adopted and reviewed in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). They shall be published by the Commission in the Official Journal of the European Union.

2.   The Agency shall be responsible for preparing the review and updating of TSIs and making any recommendations to the Committee referred to in Article 21 in order to take account of developments in technology or social requirements.

3.   Each draft TSI shall be drawn up in two stages.

First of all, the Agency shall identify the basic parameters for the TSI as well as the interfaces with the other subsystems and any other specific cases that may be necessary. The most viable alternative solutions accompanied by technical and economic justification shall be put forward for each of these parameters and interfaces. A decision shall be taken in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2); if necessary, specific cases shall be cited.

The Agency shall then draw up the draft TSI on the basis of these basic parameters. Where appropriate, the Agency shall take account of technical progress, of standardisation work already carried out, of working parties already in place and of acknowledged research work. An overall assessment of the estimated costs and benefits of the implementation of the TSIs shall be attached to the draft TSI; this assessment shall indicate the likely impact for all the operators and economic agents involved.

4.   The drafting, adoption and review of each TSI (including the basic parameters) shall take account of the estimated costs and benefits of all the technical solutions considered, together with the interfaces between them, so as to establish and implement the most viable solutions. The Member States shall participate in this assessment by providing the requisite data.

5.   The Committee referred to in Article 21 shall be kept regularly informed of the preparatory work on the TSIs. During this work the Committee may formulate any terms of reference or useful recommendations concerning the design of the TSIs and the cost-benefit analysis. In particular, the Committee may, at the request of a Member State, require that alternative solutions be examined and that the assessment of the cost and benefits of these alternative solutions be set out in the report annexed to the draft TSI.

6.   On the adoption of each TSI, the date of entry into force of that TSI shall be established in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). Where different subsystems have to be placed in service simultaneously for reasons of technical compatibility, the dates of entry into force of the corresponding TSIs shall be the same.

7.   The drafting, adoption and review of the TSIs shall take account of the opinion of users, as regards the characteristics which have a direct impact on the conditions in which they use the subsystems. To that end the Agency shall consult associations and bodies representing users during the drafting and review phases of the TSIs. They shall enclose with the draft TSI a report on the results of this consultation.

The list of associations and bodies to be consulted shall be finalised by the Committee referred to in Article 21 before it adopts the mandate to review the TSIs and may be re-examined and updated at the request of a Member State or the Commission.

8.   The drafting, adoption and review of the TSIs shall take account of the opinion of the social partners as regards the conditions referred to in Article 5(3)(g). To this end, the social partners shall be consulted before the draft TSI is submitted, for adoption or review, to the Committee referred to in Article 21. The social partners shall be consulted in the context of the sectoral dialogue committee set up in accordance with Decision 98/500/EC (16). The social partners shall issue their opinion within three months.

| 6) | Article 7 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 7
  A Member State need not apply one or more TSIs, including those relating to rolling stock, in the following cases and circumstances:






  (a) | for a proposed new line, for the renewal or upgrading of an existing line, or for any element referred to Article 1(1) at an advanced stage of development or the subject of a contract in course of performance when these TSIs are published; |
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6)

Article 7 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 7

A Member State need not apply one or more TSIs, including those relating to rolling stock, in the following cases and circumstances:

(a)

for a proposed new line, for the renewal or upgrading of an existing line, or for any element referred to Article 1(1) at an advanced stage of development or the subject of a contract in course of performance when these TSIs are published;

| (b) | for any project concerning the renewal or upgrading of an existing line where the loading gauge, track gauge, space between the tracks, or electrification voltage in these TSIs is not compatible with those of the existing line; |
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(b)

for any project concerning the renewal or upgrading of an existing line where the loading gauge, track gauge, space between the tracks, or electrification voltage in these TSIs is not compatible with those of the existing line;

| (c) | for a proposed new line or for the proposed renewal or upgrading of an existing line in the territory of that Member State when its rail network is separated or isolated by the sea from the rail network of the rest of the Community territory; |
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(c)

for a proposed new line or for the proposed renewal or upgrading of an existing line in the territory of that Member State when its rail network is separated or isolated by the sea from the rail network of the rest of the Community territory;

| (d) | for any proposed renewal, extension or upgrading of an existing line, when the application of these TSIs would compromise the economic viability of the project and/or the compatibility of the rail system in the Member State; |
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(d)

for any proposed renewal, extension or upgrading of an existing line, when the application of these TSIs would compromise the economic viability of the project and/or the compatibility of the rail system in the Member State;

| (e) | where, following an accident or a natural disaster, the conditions for the rapid restoration of the network do not economically or technically allow for partial or total application of the relevant TSIs. |
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(e)

where, following an accident or a natural disaster, the conditions for the rapid restoration of the network do not economically or technically allow for partial or total application of the relevant TSIs.

In all cases, the Member State concerned shall serve prior notice of its intended derogation to the Commission and shall forward to it a file setting out the TSIs or the parts of TSIs that it does not wish to be applied as well as the corresponding specifications that it does wish to apply. The Commission shall analyse the measures envisaged by the Member State. In cases (b) and (d), the Commission shall take a decision in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). Where necessary, a recommendation shall be drawn up concerning the specifications to be applied. Nevertheless, in the case of (b) the Commission's decision shall not refer to the loading gauge and the track gauge.’

| 7) | the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 9:
  ‘In particular, they may not require checks which have already been carried out as part of the procedure leading to the “EC” declaration of conformity or suitability for use.’ |
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7)

the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 9:

‘In particular, they may not require checks which have already been carried out as part of the procedure leading to the “EC” declaration of conformity or suitability for use.’

| 8) | Article 10 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘2.   All interoperability constituents shall be subject to the procedure for assessing conformity and suitability for the use indicated in the respective TSI and be accompanied by the corresponding certificate.’ |
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8)

Article 10 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:

‘2.   All interoperability constituents shall be subject to the procedure for assessing conformity and suitability for the use indicated in the respective TSI and be accompanied by the corresponding certificate.’

| (b) | paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘3.   Member States shall consider that an interoperability constituent meets the essential requirements if it complies with the conditions laid down by the corresponding TSI or the European specifications developed to comply with these conditions.’ |
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(b)

paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:

‘3.   Member States shall consider that an interoperability constituent meets the essential requirements if it complies with the conditions laid down by the corresponding TSI or the European specifications developed to comply with these conditions.’

| (c) | paragraphs 4 and 5 shall be deleted; |
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(c)

paragraphs 4 and 5 shall be deleted;

| 9) | Article 11 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 11
  Where it appears to a Member State or the Commission that European specifications used directly or indirectly for the purposes of this Directive do not meet the essential requirements, partial or total withdrawal of the specifications concerned from the publications containing them, or their amendment, may be decided upon in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2) after consultation of the Committee set up under Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations and of rules on information society services (17). |
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9)

Article 11 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 11

Where it appears to a Member State or the Commission that European specifications used directly or indirectly for the purposes of this Directive do not meet the essential requirements, partial or total withdrawal of the specifications concerned from the publications containing them, or their amendment, may be decided upon in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2) after consultation of the Committee set up under Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations and of rules on information society services (17).

| 10) | Article 14 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 14
  1.   Each Member State shall authorise the placing in service of those structural subsystems constituting the trans-European high-speed rail system which are located or operated in its territory.
  To this end, each Member State shall take all appropriate steps to ensure that these subsystems may be placed in service only if they are designed, constructed and installed in such a way that they do not compromise compliance with the essential requirements concerning them when integrated into the trans-European high-speed rail system.
  In particular, each Member State shall check the compatibility of these subsystems with the system into which they are being integrated.
  2.   Each Member State shall check, when the subsystems are placed in service and at regular intervals thereafter, that they are operated and maintained in accordance with the essential requirements concerning them. To that end, the assessment and verification procedures laid down in the respective structural and functional TSIs shall be used.
  3.   In the event of renewal or upgrading, the infrastructure manager or the railway undertaking shall send the Member State concerned a file describing the project. The Member State shall examine this file and, taking account of the implementation strategy indicated in the applicable TSI, shall decide whether the size of the works means that a new authorisation for placing in service within the meaning of this Directive is needed.
  Such new authorisation for placing in service shall be required whenever the overall safety level of the subsystem concerned may be affected by the works envisaged.
  4.   Where Member States authorise the placing in service of rolling stock, they shall be responsible for ensuring that an alphanumeric identification code is assigned to each vehicle. This code must be marked on each vehicle and be entered in a national vehicle register that meets the following criteria:






  (a) | the register shall comply with the common specifications defined in paragraph 5; |
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10)

Article 14 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 14

1.   Each Member State shall authorise the placing in service of those structural subsystems constituting the trans-European high-speed rail system which are located or operated in its territory.

To this end, each Member State shall take all appropriate steps to ensure that these subsystems may be placed in service only if they are designed, constructed and installed in such a way that they do not compromise compliance with the essential requirements concerning them when integrated into the trans-European high-speed rail system.

In particular, each Member State shall check the compatibility of these subsystems with the system into which they are being integrated.

2.   Each Member State shall check, when the subsystems are placed in service and at regular intervals thereafter, that they are operated and maintained in accordance with the essential requirements concerning them. To that end, the assessment and verification procedures laid down in the respective structural and functional TSIs shall be used.

3.   In the event of renewal or upgrading, the infrastructure manager or the railway undertaking shall send the Member State concerned a file describing the project. The Member State shall examine this file and, taking account of the implementation strategy indicated in the applicable TSI, shall decide whether the size of the works means that a new authorisation for placing in service within the meaning of this Directive is needed.

Such new authorisation for placing in service shall be required whenever the overall safety level of the subsystem concerned may be affected by the works envisaged.

4.   Where Member States authorise the placing in service of rolling stock, they shall be responsible for ensuring that an alphanumeric identification code is assigned to each vehicle. This code must be marked on each vehicle and be entered in a national vehicle register that meets the following criteria:

(a)

the register shall comply with the common specifications defined in paragraph 5;

| (b) | the register shall be kept and updated by a body independent of any railway undertaking; |
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(b)

the register shall be kept and updated by a body independent of any railway undertaking;

| (c) | the register shall be accessible to the safety authorities and the investigating bodies designated in Articles 16 and 21 of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of... [on railway safety]
   (18); it shall also be made accessible, in response to any legitimate request, to the regulatory bodies designated in Article 30 of Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (19), to the Agency, to the railway companies and to the infrastructure managers. |
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(c)

the register shall be accessible to the safety authorities and the investigating bodies designated in Articles 16 and 21 of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of... [on railway safety]
   (18); it shall also be made accessible, in response to any legitimate request, to the regulatory bodies designated in Article 30 of Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (19), to the Agency, to the railway companies and to the infrastructure managers.

In case of rolling stock placed in service for the first time in a third country, Member States may accept vehicles clearly identified according to a different coding system. However, once a Member State has authorised the placing in service of such vehicles on its territory, it must be possible to retrieve the corresponding data, listed below in paragraph 5(c), (d) and (e), through the register.

5.   The common specifications for the register shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2), on the basis of the draft specifications prepared by the Agency. These draft specifications shall include: content, data format, functional and technical architecture, operating mode, and rules for data input and consultation. The register shall contain at least the following information:

| (a) | references to the “EC” declaration of verification and the issuing body; |
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(a)

references to the “EC” declaration of verification and the issuing body;

| (b) | references to the register of rolling stock mentioned in Article 22a; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

references to the register of rolling stock mentioned in Article 22a;

| (c) | identification of the owner of the vehicle or the lessee; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

identification of the owner of the vehicle or the lessee;

| (d) | any restrictions on how the vehicle may be used; |
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(d)

any restrictions on how the vehicle may be used;

| (e) | safety-critical data relating to the maintenance schedule of the vehicle. |
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(e)

safety-critical data relating to the maintenance schedule of the vehicle.

| 11) | the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 15:
  ‘In particular, they may not require checks which have already been carried out as part of the procedure leading to the “EC” declaration of verification.’ |
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11)

the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 15:

‘In particular, they may not require checks which have already been carried out as part of the procedure leading to the “EC” declaration of verification.’

| 12) | Article 16(3) shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘3.   In the absence of TSIs, and including cases when a derogation has been notified under Article 7, Member States shall send the other Member States and the Commission, for each subsystem, a list of the technical rules in use for implementing the essential requirements. This shall be notified by ... (20) and thereafter each time the list of technical rules is changed. On that occasion, Member States shall also designate the bodies responsible for carrying out, in the case of these technical regulations, the verification procedure referred to in Article 18.’ |
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12)

Article 16(3) shall be replaced by the following:

‘3.   In the absence of TSIs, and including cases when a derogation has been notified under Article 7, Member States shall send the other Member States and the Commission, for each subsystem, a list of the technical rules in use for implementing the essential requirements. This shall be notified by ... (20) and thereafter each time the list of technical rules is changed. On that occasion, Member States shall also designate the bodies responsible for carrying out, in the case of these technical regulations, the verification procedure referred to in Article 18.’

| 13) | the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 17:
  ‘In such a case, the TSIs shall be reviewed in accordance with Article 6(2). If certain technical aspects corresponding to the essential requirements cannot be explicitly covered in a TSI, they shall be clearly identified in an annex to the TSI. Article 16(3) shall apply to these aspects.’ |
| --- | --- |

13)

the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 17:

‘In such a case, the TSIs shall be reviewed in accordance with Article 6(2). If certain technical aspects corresponding to the essential requirements cannot be explicitly covered in a TSI, they shall be clearly identified in an annex to the TSI. Article 16(3) shall apply to these aspects.’

| 14) | the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 18(2):
  ‘They shall also cover verification of the interfaces of the subsystem in question in relation to the system in which it is integrated, on the basis of the information available in the respective TSI and the registers defined in Article 22a.’ |
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14)

the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 18(2):

‘They shall also cover verification of the interfaces of the subsystem in question in relation to the system in which it is integrated, on the basis of the information available in the respective TSI and the registers defined in Article 22a.’

| 15) | Article 20(5) shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘5.   The Commission shall set up a notified bodies coordination group (hereinafter the “coordination group”) which shall discuss any matter relating to the application of the procedures for assessing conformity or suitability for the use referred to in Article 13 and the verification procedure referred to in Article 18, or to the application of the relevant TSIs. Member States' representatives may take part in the work of the coordination group as observers.
  The Commission and the observers shall inform the committee referred to in Article 21 of the work carried out in the framework of the coordination group. The Commission, when appropriate, will propose the measures needed to remedy the problems.
  Where necessary, coordination of the notified bodies shall be implemented in accordance with Article 21.’ |
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15)

Article 20(5) shall be replaced by the following:

‘5.   The Commission shall set up a notified bodies coordination group (hereinafter the “coordination group”) which shall discuss any matter relating to the application of the procedures for assessing conformity or suitability for the use referred to in Article 13 and the verification procedure referred to in Article 18, or to the application of the relevant TSIs. Member States' representatives may take part in the work of the coordination group as observers.

The Commission and the observers shall inform the committee referred to in Article 21 of the work carried out in the framework of the coordination group. The Commission, when appropriate, will propose the measures needed to remedy the problems.

Where necessary, coordination of the notified bodies shall be implemented in accordance with Article 21.’

| 16) | Article 21 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 21
  1.   The Commission shall be assisted by a committee.
  2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (21) shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.
  The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.
  3.   The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.
  4.   Should it prove necessary, the Committee may set up working parties to assist it in carrying out its tasks, in particular with a view to coordinating the notified bodies. |
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16)

Article 21 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 21

1.   The Commission shall be assisted by a committee.

2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (21) shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.

The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.

3.   The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.

4.   Should it prove necessary, the Committee may set up working parties to assist it in carrying out its tasks, in particular with a view to coordinating the notified bodies.

| 17) | the following Articles shall be inserted:
  ‘Article 21a
  1.   The Committee may discuss any matter relating to the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system, including questions relating to interoperability between this system and the rail system of third countries.
  2.   The Committee may discuss any matter relating to the implementation of this Directive. If necessary, the Commission shall adopt an implementing recommendation in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2).
  Article 21b
  1.   The Commission may decide, on its own initiative or at the request of a Member State, in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2), to mandate the drafting of a TSI for an additional subject, insofar as it concerns a subsystem mentioned in Annex II.
  2.   In accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2), the Committee shall, on the basis of a proposal by the Commission, adopt a work programme conforming to the objectives of this Directive and Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system (22).
  Article 21c
  Annexes II to VI may be amended in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). |
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17)

the following Articles shall be inserted:

‘Article 21a

1.   The Committee may discuss any matter relating to the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system, including questions relating to interoperability between this system and the rail system of third countries.

2.   The Committee may discuss any matter relating to the implementation of this Directive. If necessary, the Commission shall adopt an implementing recommendation in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2).

Article 21b

1.   The Commission may decide, on its own initiative or at the request of a Member State, in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2), to mandate the drafting of a TSI for an additional subject, insofar as it concerns a subsystem mentioned in Annex II.

2.   In accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2), the Committee shall, on the basis of a proposal by the Commission, adopt a work programme conforming to the objectives of this Directive and Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system (22).

Article 21c

Annexes II to VI may be amended in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2).

| 18) | the following Article shall be inserted:
  ‘Article 22a
  1.   Member States shall ensure that a register of infrastructure and a register of rolling stock are published and updated annually. These registers shall indicate the main features of each subsystem or part subsystem involved, e.g. the basic parameters, and their correlation with the features laid down by the applicable TSIs. To that end, each TSI shall indicate precisely which information must be included in the registers of infrastructure and of rolling stock.
  2.   A copy of those registers shall be sent to the Member States concerned and to the Agency and shall be made available for consultation by interested parties, including at least the professional actors from the sector.’ |
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18)

the following Article shall be inserted:

‘Article 22a

1.   Member States shall ensure that a register of infrastructure and a register of rolling stock are published and updated annually. These registers shall indicate the main features of each subsystem or part subsystem involved, e.g. the basic parameters, and their correlation with the features laid down by the applicable TSIs. To that end, each TSI shall indicate precisely which information must be included in the registers of infrastructure and of rolling stock.

2.   A copy of those registers shall be sent to the Member States concerned and to the Agency and shall be made available for consultation by interested parties, including at least the professional actors from the sector.’

| 19) | Annex I shall be replaced by the text in Annex I to this Directive; |
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19)

Annex I shall be replaced by the text in Annex I to this Directive;

| 20) | Annex II shall be replaced by the text in Annex II to this Directive; |
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20)

Annex II shall be replaced by the text in Annex II to this Directive;

| 21) | the following point shall be added to Annex III:


  ‘
  2.4.4. Controls




  Trains must be equipped with a recording device. The data collected by this device and the processing of the information must be harmonised.
  ’ |
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21)

the following point shall be added to Annex III:

‘
  2.4.4. Controls

Trains must be equipped with a recording device. The data collected by this device and the processing of the information must be harmonised.
  ’

| 22) | the following subparagraph shall be added to Annex VII, point 2:
  ‘In particular, the body and the staff responsible for the checks must be functionally independent of the authorities designated to issue authorisations for placing in service in the framework of this Directive, licences in the framework of Council Directive 95/18/EC of 19 June 1995 on the licensing of railway undertakings (23) and safety certificates in the framework of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety] and of the bodies in charge of investigations in the event of accidents. |
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22)

the following subparagraph shall be added to Annex VII, point 2:

‘In particular, the body and the staff responsible for the checks must be functionally independent of the authorities designated to issue authorisations for placing in service in the framework of this Directive, licences in the framework of Council Directive 95/18/EC of 19 June 1995 on the licensing of railway undertakings (23) and safety certificates in the framework of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety] and of the bodies in charge of investigations in the event of accidents.

Article 2

Directive 2001/16/EC is hereby amended as follows:

| 1) | the title shall be replaced by the following: ‘Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the conventional rail system’; |
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1)

the title shall be replaced by the following: ‘Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the conventional rail system’;

| 2) | Article 1 is amended as follows:










  (a) | Paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:


  ‘
  1.
     
  The aim of this Directive is to establish the conditions to be met to achieve interoperability within the Community territory of the trans-European conventional rail system, as described in Annex I. These conditions concern the design, construction, placing in service, upgrading, renewal, operation and maintenance of the parts of this system placed in service after ... (24), as well as the professional qualifications and health and safety conditions of the staff who contribute to its operation and maintenance.
  ’ |
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2)

Article 1 is amended as follows:

(a)

Paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:

‘
  1.
     
  The aim of this Directive is to establish the conditions to be met to achieve interoperability within the Community territory of the trans-European conventional rail system, as described in Annex I. These conditions concern the design, construction, placing in service, upgrading, renewal, operation and maintenance of the parts of this system placed in service after ... (24), as well as the professional qualifications and health and safety conditions of the staff who contribute to its operation and maintenance.
  ’

| (b) | the introductory part of paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:


  ‘
  2.
     
  The pursuit of this objective must lead to the definition of a high level of technical harmonisation and make it possible to:
  ’ |
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(b)

the introductory part of paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:

‘
  2.
     
  The pursuit of this objective must lead to the definition of a high level of technical harmonisation and make it possible to:
  ’

| (c) | the following paragraph shall be added:
  ‘3.   The scope of this Directive shall be progressively extended to the whole conventional rail system, including track access to terminals and main port facilities serving or potentially serving more than one user, except for infrastructure and rolling stock reserved for a strictly local, historical or touristic use or infrastructure which is functionally isolated from the rest of the rail system, and without prejudice to the derogations to the application of TSIs as listed in Article 7. |
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(c)

the following paragraph shall be added:

‘3.   The scope of this Directive shall be progressively extended to the whole conventional rail system, including track access to terminals and main port facilities serving or potentially serving more than one user, except for infrastructure and rolling stock reserved for a strictly local, historical or touristic use or infrastructure which is functionally isolated from the rest of the rail system, and without prejudice to the derogations to the application of TSIs as listed in Article 7.

This Directive shall be applied to the parts of the network which are not yet covered by paragraph 1 only from the date of entry into force of the corresponding TSIs to be adopted in accordance with the procedure described below and for the fields of application set by them.

The Commission shall adopt, following the procedure set out in Article 21(2), by 1 January 2006 a work programme aiming at the development of new TSIs and/or the review of TSIs already adopted with a view to covering the lines and rolling stock not yet covered.

This work programme will indicate a first group of new TSIs and/or amendments to TSIs to be developed by January 2009, without prejudice to Article 5(5) as regards the possibility of providing for specific cases and without prejudice to Article 7 allowing for derogations in particular circumstances. The choice of the subjects to be covered by the TSIs will be based on the expected cost-effectiveness of each proposed measure and on the principle of proportionality of measures taken at Community level. To this end, appropriate consideration will be given to Annex I point 4 and the necessary balance between, on one hand, the objectives of uninterrupted movement of trains and of technical harmonisation, and, on the other hand, the trans-European, national, regional or local level of traffic considered.

After the development of this first group of TSIs, the identification of the priorities for the development of new TSIs or the revision of existing TSIs will be adopted following the procedure set out in Article 21(2).

A Member State need not apply this paragraph in the case of projects at an advanced stage of development or subject to a contract in the course of performance when the relevant group of TSIs are published.’

| 3) | Article 2 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | point (h) shall be deleted. |
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3)

Article 2 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

point (h) shall be deleted.

| (b) | points (l) and (m) shall be replaced by the following:






  ‘(l) | “upgrading” means any major modification work on a subsystem or part subsystem which improves the overall performance of the subsystem; |
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(b)

points (l) and (m) shall be replaced by the following:

‘(l)

“upgrading” means any major modification work on a subsystem or part subsystem which improves the overall performance of the subsystem;

| (m) | “renewal” means any major substitution work on a subsystem or part subsystem which does not change the overall performance of the subsystem;’ |
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(m)

“renewal” means any major substitution work on a subsystem or part subsystem which does not change the overall performance of the subsystem;’

| (c) | the following points shall be added:






  ‘(o) | “substitution in the framework of maintenance” means any replacement of components by parts of identical function and performance in the framework of preventive or corrective maintenance; |
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(c)

the following points shall be added:

‘(o)

“substitution in the framework of maintenance” means any replacement of components by parts of identical function and performance in the framework of preventive or corrective maintenance;

| (p) | “placing in service” means all the operations by which a subsystem is put into its design operating state’ |
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(p)

“placing in service” means all the operations by which a subsystem is put into its design operating state’

| 4) | Article 5 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘1.   Each of the subsystems shall be covered by one TSI. Where necessary, a subsystem may be covered by several TSIs and one TSI may cover several subsystems. The decision to develop and/or to review a TSI and the choice of its technical and geographical scope requires a mandate in accordance with Article 6(1).’ |
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4)

Article 5 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:

‘1.   Each of the subsystems shall be covered by one TSI. Where necessary, a subsystem may be covered by several TSIs and one TSI may cover several subsystems. The decision to develop and/or to review a TSI and the choice of its technical and geographical scope requires a mandate in accordance with Article 6(1).’

| (b) | point (e) in paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:






  ‘(e) | state, in each case under consideration, which procedures are to be used in order to assess the conformity or the suitability for use of the interoperability constituents, on the one hand, or the ‘EC’ verification of the subsystems, on the other hand. These procedures shall be based on the modules defined in Decision 93/465/EEC;’ |
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(b)

point (e) in paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:

‘(e)

state, in each case under consideration, which procedures are to be used in order to assess the conformity or the suitability for use of the interoperability constituents, on the one hand, or the ‘EC’ verification of the subsystems, on the other hand. These procedures shall be based on the modules defined in Decision 93/465/EEC;’

| (c) | the following paragraph shall be added:
  ‘7.   TSIs may make an explicit, clearly identified reference to European standards or specifications where this is strictly necessary in order to achieve the objectives of this Directive. In such case, these European standards or specifications (or the relevant parts) shall be regarded as annexes to the TSI concerned and shall become mandatory from the moment the TSI is applicable. In the absence of European standards or specifications and pending their development, reference may be made to other clearly identified normative documents; in such case, this shall concern documents that are easily accessible and in the public domain.’ |
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(c)

the following paragraph shall be added:

‘7.   TSIs may make an explicit, clearly identified reference to European standards or specifications where this is strictly necessary in order to achieve the objectives of this Directive. In such case, these European standards or specifications (or the relevant parts) shall be regarded as annexes to the TSI concerned and shall become mandatory from the moment the TSI is applicable. In the absence of European standards or specifications and pending their development, reference may be made to other clearly identified normative documents; in such case, this shall concern documents that are easily accessible and in the public domain.’

| 5) | Article 6 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 6
  1.   Draft TSIs and subsequent amendments to TSIs shall be drafted under a mandate from the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). They shall be drafted under the responsibility of the Agency, in accordance with Articles 3 and 13 of Regulation (EC) No .../2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... [establishing a European Railway Agency]
   (25) and in cooperation with the working parties mentioned in those Articles.
  TSIs shall be adopted and reviewed in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). They shall be published by the Commission in the Official Journal of the European Union.
  2.   The Agency shall be responsible for preparing the review and updating of TSIs and making any recommendations to the Committee referred to in Article 21 in order to take account of developments in technology or social requirements.
  3.   Each draft TSI shall be drawn up in two stages.
  First of all, the Agency shall identify the basic parameters for the TSI as well as the interfaces with the other subsystems and any other specific cases that may be necessary. The most viable alternative solutions accompanied by technical and economic justification shall be put forward for each of these parameters and interfaces. A decision shall be taken in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2); if necessary, specific cases shall be cited.
  The Agency shall then draw up the draft TSI on the basis of these basic parameters. Where appropriate, the Agency shall take account of technical progress, of standardisation work already carried out, of working parties already in place and of acknowledged research work. An overall assessment of the estimated costs and benefits of the implementation of the TSIs shall be attached to the draft TSI; this assessment shall indicate the likely impact for all the operators and economic agents involved.
  4.   The drafting, adoption and review of each TSI (including the basic parameters) shall take account of the estimated costs and benefits of all the technical solutions considered, together with the interfaces between them, so as to establish and implement the most viable solutions. The Member States shall participate in this assessment by providing the requisite data.
  5.   The Committee referred to in Article 21 shall be kept regularly informed of the preparatory work on the TSIs. During this work the Committee may formulate any terms of reference or useful recommendations concerning the design of the TSIs and the cost-benefit analysis. In particular, the Committee may, at the request of a Member State, require that alternative solutions be examined and that the assessment of the cost and benefits of these alternative solutions be set out in the report annexed to the draft TSI.
  6.   On the adoption of each TSI, the date of entry into force of that TSI shall be established in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). Where different subsystems have to be placed in service simultaneously for reasons of technical compatibility, the dates of entry into force of the corresponding TSIs shall be the same.
  7.   The drafting, adoption and review of the TSIs shall take account of the opinions of the users, as regards the characteristics which have a direct impact on the conditions in which they use the subsystems. To that end the Agency shall consult associations and bodies representing users during the drafting and review phases of the TSIs. They shall enclose with the draft TSI a report on the results of this consultation.
  The list of associations and bodies to be consulted shall be finalised by the Committee referred to in Article 21 before it adopts the mandate of the first TSI and may be re-examined and updated at the request of a Member State or the Commission.
  8.   The drafting, adoption and review of the TSIs shall take account of the opinion of the social partners as regards the conditions referred to in Article 5(3)(g). To this end, the social partners shall be consulted before the draft TSI is submitted, for adoption or review, to the Committee referred to in Article 21. The social partners shall be consulted in the context of the Sectoral Dialogue Committee set up in accordance with Decision 98/500/EC (26). The social partners shall issue their opinion within three months. |
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5)

Article 6 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 6

1.   Draft TSIs and subsequent amendments to TSIs shall be drafted under a mandate from the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). They shall be drafted under the responsibility of the Agency, in accordance with Articles 3 and 13 of Regulation (EC) No .../2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... [establishing a European Railway Agency]
   (25) and in cooperation with the working parties mentioned in those Articles.

TSIs shall be adopted and reviewed in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). They shall be published by the Commission in the Official Journal of the European Union.

2.   The Agency shall be responsible for preparing the review and updating of TSIs and making any recommendations to the Committee referred to in Article 21 in order to take account of developments in technology or social requirements.

3.   Each draft TSI shall be drawn up in two stages.

First of all, the Agency shall identify the basic parameters for the TSI as well as the interfaces with the other subsystems and any other specific cases that may be necessary. The most viable alternative solutions accompanied by technical and economic justification shall be put forward for each of these parameters and interfaces. A decision shall be taken in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2); if necessary, specific cases shall be cited.

The Agency shall then draw up the draft TSI on the basis of these basic parameters. Where appropriate, the Agency shall take account of technical progress, of standardisation work already carried out, of working parties already in place and of acknowledged research work. An overall assessment of the estimated costs and benefits of the implementation of the TSIs shall be attached to the draft TSI; this assessment shall indicate the likely impact for all the operators and economic agents involved.

4.   The drafting, adoption and review of each TSI (including the basic parameters) shall take account of the estimated costs and benefits of all the technical solutions considered, together with the interfaces between them, so as to establish and implement the most viable solutions. The Member States shall participate in this assessment by providing the requisite data.

5.   The Committee referred to in Article 21 shall be kept regularly informed of the preparatory work on the TSIs. During this work the Committee may formulate any terms of reference or useful recommendations concerning the design of the TSIs and the cost-benefit analysis. In particular, the Committee may, at the request of a Member State, require that alternative solutions be examined and that the assessment of the cost and benefits of these alternative solutions be set out in the report annexed to the draft TSI.

6.   On the adoption of each TSI, the date of entry into force of that TSI shall be established in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). Where different subsystems have to be placed in service simultaneously for reasons of technical compatibility, the dates of entry into force of the corresponding TSIs shall be the same.

7.   The drafting, adoption and review of the TSIs shall take account of the opinions of the users, as regards the characteristics which have a direct impact on the conditions in which they use the subsystems. To that end the Agency shall consult associations and bodies representing users during the drafting and review phases of the TSIs. They shall enclose with the draft TSI a report on the results of this consultation.

The list of associations and bodies to be consulted shall be finalised by the Committee referred to in Article 21 before it adopts the mandate of the first TSI and may be re-examined and updated at the request of a Member State or the Commission.

8.   The drafting, adoption and review of the TSIs shall take account of the opinion of the social partners as regards the conditions referred to in Article 5(3)(g). To this end, the social partners shall be consulted before the draft TSI is submitted, for adoption or review, to the Committee referred to in Article 21. The social partners shall be consulted in the context of the Sectoral Dialogue Committee set up in accordance with Decision 98/500/EC (26). The social partners shall issue their opinion within three months.

| 6) | Article 7(a) shall be replaced by the following:






  ‘(a) | for a proposed new line, for the renewal or upgrading of an existing line, or for any element referred to Article 1(1) at an advanced stage of development or the subject of a contract in course of performance when these TSIs are published;’ |
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6)

Article 7(a) shall be replaced by the following:

‘(a)

for a proposed new line, for the renewal or upgrading of an existing line, or for any element referred to Article 1(1) at an advanced stage of development or the subject of a contract in course of performance when these TSIs are published;’

| 7) | Article 10 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘2.   All interoperability constituents shall be subject to the procedure for assessing conformity and suitability for the use indicated in the respective TSI and shall be accompanied by the corresponding certificate.’ |
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7)

Article 10 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:

‘2.   All interoperability constituents shall be subject to the procedure for assessing conformity and suitability for the use indicated in the respective TSI and shall be accompanied by the corresponding certificate.’

| (b) | paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘3.   Member States shall consider that an interoperability constituent meets the essential requirements if it complies with the conditions laid down by the corresponding TSI or the corresponding European specifications developed to comply with these conditions.’ |
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(b)

paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:

‘3.   Member States shall consider that an interoperability constituent meets the essential requirements if it complies with the conditions laid down by the corresponding TSI or the corresponding European specifications developed to comply with these conditions.’

| (c) | paragraphs 4 and 5 shall be deleted; |
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(c)

paragraphs 4 and 5 shall be deleted;

| 8) | Article 11 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 11
  Where it appears to a Member State or the Commission that European specifications used directly or indirectly to achieve the objectives of this Directive do not meet the essential requirements, partial or total withdrawal of the specifications concerned from the publications containing them, or their amendment, may be decided upon in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2) after consultation of the committee set up under Directive 98/34/EC.;’ |
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8)

Article 11 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 11

Where it appears to a Member State or the Commission that European specifications used directly or indirectly to achieve the objectives of this Directive do not meet the essential requirements, partial or total withdrawal of the specifications concerned from the publications containing them, or their amendment, may be decided upon in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2) after consultation of the committee set up under Directive 98/34/EC.;’

| 9. | Article 14 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | the following subparagraph shall be added to paragraph 2:
  ‘To that end, the assessment and verification procedures laid down in the respective structural and functional TSIs shall be used.’ |
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9.

Article 14 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

the following subparagraph shall be added to paragraph 2:

‘To that end, the assessment and verification procedures laid down in the respective structural and functional TSIs shall be used.’

| (b) | paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘3.   In the event of renewal or upgrading, the infrastructure manager or the railway undertaking shall send the Member State concerned a file describing the project. The Member State shall examine this file and, taking account of the implementation strategy indicated in the applicable TSI, shall decide whether the size of the works means that a new authorisation for placing in service within the meaning of this Directive is needed.
  Such new authorisation for placing in service shall be required each time the overall safety level of the subsystem concerned may be affected by the works envisaged. If a new authorisation is needed, the Member State shall decide to what extent the TSIs need to be applied to the project. The Member State shall notify its decision to the Commission and the other Member States.’ |
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(b)

paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:

‘3.   In the event of renewal or upgrading, the infrastructure manager or the railway undertaking shall send the Member State concerned a file describing the project. The Member State shall examine this file and, taking account of the implementation strategy indicated in the applicable TSI, shall decide whether the size of the works means that a new authorisation for placing in service within the meaning of this Directive is needed.

Such new authorisation for placing in service shall be required each time the overall safety level of the subsystem concerned may be affected by the works envisaged. If a new authorisation is needed, the Member State shall decide to what extent the TSIs need to be applied to the project. The Member State shall notify its decision to the Commission and the other Member States.’

| (c) | the following paragraphs shall be inserted:
  ‘4.   Where Member States authorise the placing in service of rolling stock, they shall be responsible for ensuring that an alphanumeric identification code is assigned to each vehicle. This code must be marked on each vehicle and be entered in a national vehicle register that meets the following criteria:






  (a) | the register shall comply with the common specifications defined in paragraph 5; |
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(c)

the following paragraphs shall be inserted:

‘4.   Where Member States authorise the placing in service of rolling stock, they shall be responsible for ensuring that an alphanumeric identification code is assigned to each vehicle. This code must be marked on each vehicle and be entered in a national vehicle register that meets the following criteria:

(a)

the register shall comply with the common specifications defined in paragraph 5;

| (b) | the register shall be kept and updated by a body independent of any railway undertaking; |
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(b)

the register shall be kept and updated by a body independent of any railway undertaking;

| (c) | the register shall be accessible to the safety authorities and investigating bodies designated in Articles 16 and 21 of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of... [on railway safety]
   (27). It shall also be made accessible, in response to any legitimate request, to the regulatory bodies designated in Article 30 of Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (28), to the Agency, to the railway undertakings and to the infrastructure managers. |
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(c)

the register shall be accessible to the safety authorities and investigating bodies designated in Articles 16 and 21 of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of... [on railway safety]
   (27). It shall also be made accessible, in response to any legitimate request, to the regulatory bodies designated in Article 30 of Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (28), to the Agency, to the railway undertakings and to the infrastructure managers.

In case of rolling stock placed in service for the first time in a third country, Member States may accept vehicles clearly identified according to a different coding system. However, once a Member State has authorised the placing in service of such vehicles on its territory, it must be possible to retrieve the corresponding data, listed below in paragraph 5(c), (d) and (e), through the register.

5.   The common specifications for the register shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 21(2), on the basis of the draft specifications prepared by the Agency. These draft specifications shall include: content, data format, functional and technical architecture, operating mode, rules for data input and consultation. The register shall contain at least the following information:

| (a) | references to the “EC” declaration of verification and the issuing body; |
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(a)

references to the “EC” declaration of verification and the issuing body;

| (b) | references to the register of rolling stock mentioned in Article 24; |
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(b)

references to the register of rolling stock mentioned in Article 24;

| (c) | identification of the owner of the vehicle or the lessee; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

identification of the owner of the vehicle or the lessee;

| (d) | any restrictions on how the vehicle may be used; |
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(d)

any restrictions on how the vehicle may be used;

| (e) | safety-critical data relating to the maintenance schedule of the vehicle. |
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(e)

safety-critical data relating to the maintenance schedule of the vehicle.

| 10) | Article 16(3) shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘3.   In the absence of TSIs, and including cases when a derogation has been notified under Article 7, Member States shall send the other Member States and the Commission, for each subsystem, a list of the technical rules in use for implementing the essential requirements. This shall be notified before... (29) and following that, each time the list of technical rules is changed. On that occasion, Member States shall also designate the bodies responsible for carrying out, in the case of these technical regulations, the verification procedure referred to in Article 18.’ |
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10)

Article 16(3) shall be replaced by the following:

‘3.   In the absence of TSIs, and including cases when a derogation has been notified under Article 7, Member States shall send the other Member States and the Commission, for each subsystem, a list of the technical rules in use for implementing the essential requirements. This shall be notified before... (29) and following that, each time the list of technical rules is changed. On that occasion, Member States shall also designate the bodies responsible for carrying out, in the case of these technical regulations, the verification procedure referred to in Article 18.’

| 11) | the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 17:
  ‘In such a case, the TSIs shall be reviewed in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 6(2). If certain technical aspects corresponding to the essential requirements cannot be explicitly covered in a TSI, they shall be clearly identified in an Annex to the TSI. Article 16(3) shall apply to these aspects.’ |
| --- | --- |

11)

the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 17:

‘In such a case, the TSIs shall be reviewed in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 6(2). If certain technical aspects corresponding to the essential requirements cannot be explicitly covered in a TSI, they shall be clearly identified in an Annex to the TSI. Article 16(3) shall apply to these aspects.’

| 12) | Article 20(5) shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘5.   The Commission shall set up a notified bodies coordination group (hereinafter referred to as “the coordination group”) which shall discuss any matter relating to the application of the procedures for assessing conformity or suitability for the use referred to in Article 13 and the verification procedure referred to in Article 18, or to application of the relevant TSIs. Member States' representatives may take part in the work of the coordination group as observers.
  The Commission and the observers shall inform the committee referred to in Article 21 of the work carried out in the framework of this coordination group. The Commission, when appropriate, will propose the measures needed to remedy the problems.
  Where necessary, coordination of the notified bodies shall be implemented in accordance with Article 21.’ |
| --- | --- |

12)

Article 20(5) shall be replaced by the following:

‘5.   The Commission shall set up a notified bodies coordination group (hereinafter referred to as “the coordination group”) which shall discuss any matter relating to the application of the procedures for assessing conformity or suitability for the use referred to in Article 13 and the verification procedure referred to in Article 18, or to application of the relevant TSIs. Member States' representatives may take part in the work of the coordination group as observers.

The Commission and the observers shall inform the committee referred to in Article 21 of the work carried out in the framework of this coordination group. The Commission, when appropriate, will propose the measures needed to remedy the problems.

Where necessary, coordination of the notified bodies shall be implemented in accordance with Article 21.’

| 13) | in Article 21 the following paragraph shall be added:
  ‘4.   Should it prove necessary, the Committee may set up working parties to assist it in carrying out its tasks, in particular with a view to coordinating the notified bodies.’ |
| --- | --- |

13)

in Article 21 the following paragraph shall be added:

‘4.   Should it prove necessary, the Committee may set up working parties to assist it in carrying out its tasks, in particular with a view to coordinating the notified bodies.’

| 14) | the following Article shall be inserted:
  ‘Article 21a
  The Commission may submit to the Committee any matter relating to the implementation of this Directive. If necessary, the Commission shall adopt an implementing recommendation in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2).
  Article 21b
  Annexes II to VI may be amended in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2).’ |
| --- | --- |

14)

the following Article shall be inserted:

‘Article 21a

The Commission may submit to the Committee any matter relating to the implementation of this Directive. If necessary, the Commission shall adopt an implementing recommendation in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2).

Article 21b

Annexes II to VI may be amended in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2).’

| 15) | Article 23 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 23
  1.   The order of priority for the adoption of the TSIs shall be as follows, without prejudice to the order of adoption of the mandates provided for in Article 6(1):






  (a) | the first group of TSIs shall cover control/command and signalling; telematic applications for freight services; traffic operation and management (including staff qualifications for cross-border services respecting the criteria defined in Annexes II and III); freight wagons; noise problems deriving from rolling stock and infrastructure. As regards rolling stock, that intended for international use shall be developed first; |
| --- | --- | --- |

15)

Article 23 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 23

1.   The order of priority for the adoption of the TSIs shall be as follows, without prejudice to the order of adoption of the mandates provided for in Article 6(1):

(a)

the first group of TSIs shall cover control/command and signalling; telematic applications for freight services; traffic operation and management (including staff qualifications for cross-border services respecting the criteria defined in Annexes II and III); freight wagons; noise problems deriving from rolling stock and infrastructure. As regards rolling stock, that intended for international use shall be developed first;

| (b) | the following aspects shall also be discussed in the light of the resources of the Commission and the Agency: telematic applications for passenger services, maintenance, with particular regard to safety, passenger carriages, traction units and locomotives, infrastructure, energy and air pollution.
  As regards rolling stock, that intended for international use shall be developed first; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the following aspects shall also be discussed in the light of the resources of the Commission and the Agency: telematic applications for passenger services, maintenance, with particular regard to safety, passenger carriages, traction units and locomotives, infrastructure, energy and air pollution.

As regards rolling stock, that intended for international use shall be developed first;

| (c) | at the request of the Commission, a Member State or the Agency, the Committee may decide, in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2), to draw up a TSI for an additional subject in so far as it concerns a subsystem mentioned in Annex II. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

at the request of the Commission, a Member State or the Agency, the Committee may decide, in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2), to draw up a TSI for an additional subject in so far as it concerns a subsystem mentioned in Annex II.

2.   The Commission, in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2), shall draw up a work programme observing the order of priority referred to in paragraph 1 and that of the other tasks entrusted to it by this Directive.

The TSIs mentioned in the first work programme referred to in paragraph 1(a) shall be drawn up not later than 20 April 2004.

3.   The work programme shall consist of the following stages:

| (a) | development on the basis of a draft established by the Agency of a representative architecture of the conventional rail system, based on the list of subsystems (Annex II), to guarantee consistency between TSIs. This architecture must include in particular the various constituents of this system and their interfaces and act as a reference framework for defining the areas of use of each TSI; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

development on the basis of a draft established by the Agency of a representative architecture of the conventional rail system, based on the list of subsystems (Annex II), to guarantee consistency between TSIs. This architecture must include in particular the various constituents of this system and their interfaces and act as a reference framework for defining the areas of use of each TSI;

| (b) | adoption of a model structure for developing TSIs; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

adoption of a model structure for developing TSIs;

| (c) | adoption of a method of cost-benefit analysis of the solutions set out in the TSIs; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

adoption of a method of cost-benefit analysis of the solutions set out in the TSIs;

| (d) | adoption of the mandates needed to draw up the TSIs; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

adoption of the mandates needed to draw up the TSIs;

| (e) | adoption of the basic parameters for each TSI; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

adoption of the basic parameters for each TSI;

| (f) | approval of draft standardisation programmes; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

approval of draft standardisation programmes;

| (g) | management of the transition period between the date of entry into force of Directive 2003/.../EC [on...]
   (30) and publication of the TSIs, including the adoption of the reference system mentioned in Article 25. |
| --- | --- |

(g)

management of the transition period between the date of entry into force of Directive 2003/.../EC [on...]
   (30) and publication of the TSIs, including the adoption of the reference system mentioned in Article 25.

| 16) | Article 24(2) shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘2.   A copy of those registers shall be sent to the Member States concerned and to the Agency and shall be made available for consultation by interested parties, including at least the professional actors from the sector.’ |
| --- | --- |

16)

Article 24(2) shall be replaced by the following:

‘2.   A copy of those registers shall be sent to the Member States concerned and to the Agency and shall be made available for consultation by interested parties, including at least the professional actors from the sector.’

| 17) | Article 25(1) shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘1.   The Agency shall develop, in accordance with Articles 3 and 13 of Regulation (EC) No.../2003 [establishing a European Railway Agency] on the basis of the information notified by the Member States under Article 16(3), technical documents from the profession and the texts of the relevant international agreements, a draft reference system of technical rules ensuring the current degree of interoperability of the lines and rolling stock that will be brought within the scope of this Directive as defined in Article 1(3). The Commission, following the procedure set out in Article 21(2), shall examine this draft and decide whether it may constitute a reference system pending the adoption of TSIs.’ |
| --- | --- |

17)

Article 25(1) shall be replaced by the following:

‘1.   The Agency shall develop, in accordance with Articles 3 and 13 of Regulation (EC) No.../2003 [establishing a European Railway Agency] on the basis of the information notified by the Member States under Article 16(3), technical documents from the profession and the texts of the relevant international agreements, a draft reference system of technical rules ensuring the current degree of interoperability of the lines and rolling stock that will be brought within the scope of this Directive as defined in Article 1(3). The Commission, following the procedure set out in Article 21(2), shall examine this draft and decide whether it may constitute a reference system pending the adoption of TSIs.’

| 18) | Annex I shall be replaced by the text in Annex III to this Directive; |
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18)

Annex I shall be replaced by the text in Annex III to this Directive;

| 19) | the following point shall be added to Annex III:








  ‘
  2.4.4. | Controls



  Trains must be equipped with a recording device. The data collected by this device and the processing of the information must be harmonised.
  ’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

19)

the following point shall be added to Annex III:

‘
  2.4.4.

Trains must be equipped with a recording device. The data collected by this device and the processing of the information must be harmonised.
  ’

| 20) | the following subparagraph shall be added to Annex VII, point 2:
  ‘In particular, the body and the staff responsible for the checks must be functionally independent of the authorities designated to issue authorisations for placing in service in the framework of this Directive, licences in the framework of Council Directive 95/18/EC of 19 June 1995 on the licensing of railway undertakings (31) and safety certificates in the framework of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety], and of the bodies in charge of investigations in the event of accidents. |
| --- | --- |

20)

the following subparagraph shall be added to Annex VII, point 2:

‘In particular, the body and the staff responsible for the checks must be functionally independent of the authorities designated to issue authorisations for placing in service in the framework of this Directive, licences in the framework of Council Directive 95/18/EC of 19 June 1995 on the licensing of railway undertakings (31) and safety certificates in the framework of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety], and of the bodies in charge of investigations in the event of accidents.

| 21) | Annex VIII shall be deleted. |
| --- | --- |

21)

Annex VIII shall be deleted.

Article 3

The Commission shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the application of this Directive preserves as far as possible the TSI development work already mandated in the framework of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC and to ensure that projects that are at an advanced stage of development when this Directive enters into force are not affected.

Article 4

Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions needed to comply with this Directive before ... (32). They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.

When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by the Member States.

Article 5

This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Article 6

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at ..., ...

For the European Parliament

The President

For the Council

The President

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(1)  OJ C 126 E, 28.5.2002, p. 312.

1

(2)  OJ C 61, 14.3.2003, p. 131.

2

(3)  OJ C 66, 19.3.2003, p. 5.

3

(4)  Position of the European Parliament of 14 January 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal), Council Common Position of 25 June 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and position of the European Parliament of 23 October 2003.

4

Position

25 June 2003

position

23 October 2003

(5)  OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 6.

5

(6)  
  OJ C 59, 23.2.2001, p. 121.

6

OJ C 59, 23.2.2001, p. 121.

(7)  OJ L 110, 20.4.2001,p. 1.

7

(8)  OJ L ...

8

(9)  OJ L ...

9

(10)  OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 1.

10

(11)  OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 26.

11

(12)  OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 29. Directive as amended by Commission Decision 2002/844/EC (OJ L 289, 26.10.2002, p. 30).

12

(13)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

13

(14)  Date of entry into force of this Directive.

14

(15)  OJ L ...

15

(16)  Commission Decision 98/500/EC of 20 May 1998 on the establishment of Sectoral Dialogue Committees promoting the dialogue between the social partners at European level (OJ L 225, 12.8.1998, p. 27).’

16

Commission Decision 98/500/EC of 20 May 1998 on the establishment of Sectoral Dialogue Committees promoting the dialogue between the social partners at European level

(17)  OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37. Directive as amended by Directive 98/48/EC (OJ L 217, 5.8.1998, p. 18)’

17

(18)  OJ L ...

18

(19)  OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 29. Directive as amended by Commission Decision 2002/844/EC (OJ L 289, 26.10.2002, p. 30)’

19

(20)  One year after the date of entry into force of this Directive.

20

date of

(21)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.’

21

(22)  OJ L 110, 20.4.2001, p. 1.’

22

(23)  OJ L 143, 27.6.1995, p. 70. Directive as amended by Directive 2001/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 26).’

23

(24)  Date of entry into force of this Directive.

24

(25)  OJ L ...

25

(26)  Commission Decision 98/500/EC of 20 May 1998 on the establishment of Sectoral Dialogue Committees promoting the dialogue between the social partners at European level (OJ L 225, 12.8.1998, p. 27).’

26

Commission Decision 98/500/EC of 20 May 1998 on the establishment of Sectoral Dialogue Committees promoting the dialogue between the social partners at European level

(27)  OJ L ...

27

(28)  OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 29. Directive as amended by Commission Decision 2002/844/EC (OJ L 289, 26.10.2002, p. 30)’

28

(29)  One year after the date of entry into force of this Directive.

29

date of

(30)  OJ L ...’

30

(31)  OJ L 143, 27.6.1995, p. 70. Directive as amended by Directive 2001/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 26.)’

31

(32)  24 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive.

32

ANNEX I

‘ANNEX I

THE TRANS-EUROPEAN HIGH-SPEED RAIL SYSTEM

1.   THE INFRASTRUCTURE

The infrastructure of the trans-European high-speed rail system shall be that of the lines of the trans-European transport network identified in Decision No 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (1) or listed in any update of that Decision as a result of the revision provided for in Article 21 of that Decision.

The high-speed lines shall comprise:

| — | specially built high-speed lines equipped for speeds generally equal to or greater than 250 km/h, |
| --- | --- |

—

specially built high-speed lines equipped for speeds generally equal to or greater than 250 km/h,

| — | specially upgraded high-speed lines equipped for speeds of the order of 200 km/h, |
| --- | --- |

—

specially upgraded high-speed lines equipped for speeds of the order of 200 km/h,

| — | specially upgraded high-speed lines which have special features as a result of topographical, relief or town-planning constraints, on which the speed must be adapted to each case. |
| --- | --- |

—

specially upgraded high-speed lines which have special features as a result of topographical, relief or town-planning constraints, on which the speed must be adapted to each case.

This infrastructure includes traffic management, tracking and navigation systems: technical installations for data processing and telecommunications intended for passenger services on these lines in order to guarantee the safe and harmonious operation of the network and efficient traffic management.

2.   THE ROLLING STOCK

The rolling stock referred to in this Directive shall comprise trains designed to operate:

| — | either at speeds of at least 250 km/h on lines specially built for high speeds, while enabling operation at speeds exceeding 300 km/h in appropriate circumstances, |
| --- | --- |

—

either at speeds of at least 250 km/h on lines specially built for high speeds, while enabling operation at speeds exceeding 300 km/h in appropriate circumstances,

| — | or at speeds of the order of 200 km/h on the lines of section 1, where compatible with the performance levels of these lines. |
| --- | --- |

—

or at speeds of the order of 200 km/h on the lines of section 1, where compatible with the performance levels of these lines.

3.   COMPATIBILITY OF THE TRANS-EUROPEAN HIGH-SPEED RAIL SYSTEM

The quality of rail services in Europe depends, inter alia, on excellent compatibility between the characteristics of the infrastructure (in the broadest sense, i.e. the fixed parts of all the subsystems concerned) and those of the rolling stock (including the onboard components of all the subsystems concerned). Performance levels, safety, quality of service and cost depend upon that compatibility.

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(1)  OJ L 228, 9.9.1996, p. 1. Decision amended by Decision No 1346/2001/EC (OJ L 185, 6.7.2001, p. 1.)’

1

No

ANNEX II

‘ANNEX II

SUBSYSTEMS

1.   LIST OF SUBSYSTEMS

For the purposes of this Directive, the system constituting the trans-European high-speed rail system may be broken down into the following subsystems:

| (a) | either structural areas:






  — | infrastructure; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

either structural areas:

—

infrastructure;

| — | energy; |
| --- | --- |

—

energy;

| — | control and command and signalling; |
| --- | --- |

—

control and command and signalling;

| — | traffic operation and management; |
| --- | --- |

—

traffic operation and management;

| — | rolling stock; |
| --- | --- |

—

rolling stock;

| (b) | or operational areas:






  — | maintenance; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(b)

or operational areas:

—

maintenance;

| — | telematics applications for passenger and freight services. |
| --- | --- |

—

telematics applications for passenger and freight services.

2.   AREAS TO BE COVERED

For each subsystem, the list of aspects relating to interoperability is indicated in the mandates for drawing up TSIs given to the Agency.

Under Article 6(1), these mandates shall be established in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2).

Where necessary, the list of aspects relating to interoperability indicated in the mandates is specified by the Agency in accordance with Article 5(3)(c).’

ANNEX III

‘ANNEX I

THE TRANS-EUROPEAN CONVENTIONAL RAIL SYSTEM

1.   INFRASTRUCTURE

The infrastructure of the trans-European conventional rail system shall be that of the lines of the trans-European transport network identified in Decision No 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (1) or listed in any update of that Decision as a result of the revision provided for in Article 21 of that Decision.

For the purposes of this Directive, this network may be subdivided into the following categories:

| — | lines intended for passenger services; |
| --- | --- |

—

lines intended for passenger services;

| — | lines intended for mixed traffic (passengers and freight); |
| --- | --- |

—

lines intended for mixed traffic (passengers and freight);

| — | lines specially designed or upgraded for freight services; |
| --- | --- |

—

lines specially designed or upgraded for freight services;

| — | passenger hubs; |
| --- | --- |

—

passenger hubs;

| — | freight hubs, including intermodal terminals; |
| --- | --- |

—

freight hubs, including intermodal terminals;

| — | lines connecting the abovementioned elements. |
| --- | --- |

—

lines connecting the abovementioned elements.

This infrastructure includes traffic management, tracking, and navigation systems: technical installations for data processing and telecommunications intended for long-distance passenger services and freight services on the network in order to guarantee the safe and harmonious operation of the network and efficient traffic management.

2.   ROLLING STOCK

The rolling stock will comprise all the stock likely to travel on all or part of the trans-European conventional rail network, including:

| — | self-propelling thermal or electric trains; |
| --- | --- |

—

self-propelling thermal or electric trains;

| — | thermal or electric traction units; |
| --- | --- |

—

thermal or electric traction units;

| — | passenger carriages; |
| --- | --- |

—

passenger carriages;

| — | freight wagons, including rolling stock designed to carry lorries. |
| --- | --- |

—

freight wagons, including rolling stock designed to carry lorries.

Mobile railway infrastructure construction and maintenance equipment is included but is not the first priority.

Each of the above categories is subdivided into:

| — | rolling stock for international use; |
| --- | --- |

—

rolling stock for international use;

| — | rolling stock for national use. |
| --- | --- |

—

rolling stock for national use.

3.   COMPATIBILITY OF THE TRANS-EUROPEAN CONVENTIONAL RAILWAY SYSTEM

The quality of rail services in Europe depends, inter alia, on excellent compatibility between the characteristics of the infrastructure (in the broadest sense, i.e. the fixed parts of all the subsystems concerned) and those of the rolling stock (including the onboard components of all the subsystems concerned). Performance levels, safety, quality of service and cost depend upon that compatibility.

4.   EXTENSION OF THE SCOPE

1.   SUBCATEGORIES OF LINES AND ROLLING STOCK

In order to deliver interoperability cost-effectively further subcategories of all categories of lines and rolling stock mentioned in this Annex will, where necessary, be developed. If necessary, the functional and technical specifications mentioned in Article 5(3) may vary according to the subcategory.

2.   COST SAFEGUARDS

The cost-benefit analysis of the proposed measures will take into consideration, among others, the following:

| — | cost of the proposed measure; |
| --- | --- |

—

cost of the proposed measure;

| — | reduction of capital costs and charges due to economies of scale and better utilisation of rolling stock; |
| --- | --- |

—

reduction of capital costs and charges due to economies of scale and better utilisation of rolling stock;

| — | reduction of investment and maintenance/operating costs due to increased competition between manufacturers and maintenance companies; |
| --- | --- |

—

reduction of investment and maintenance/operating costs due to increased competition between manufacturers and maintenance companies;

| — | environmental benefits, due to technical improvements of the rail system; |
| --- | --- |

—

environmental benefits, due to technical improvements of the rail system;

| — | increase of safety in operation. |
| --- | --- |

—

increase of safety in operation.

In addition, this assessment will indicate the likely impact for all the operators and economic agents involved.

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(1)  OJ L 228, 9.9.1996, p. 1. Decision as amended by Decision No 1346/2001/EC (OJ L 185, 6.7.2001, p. 1.)’

1

P5_TA(2003)0456

European Railway Agency ***II

European Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position for adopting a European Parliament and Council regulation on establishing a European Railway Agency (Agency Regulation) (8558/2/2003 — C5-0296/2003 — 2002/0024(COD))

(Codecision procedure: second reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Council common position (8558/2/2003 — C5-0296/2003) (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Council common position (8558/2/2003 — C5-0296/2003) (1),

| — | having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 23) (3), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 23) (3),

| — | having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0323/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0323/2003),

| 1. | Amends the common position as follows; |
| --- | --- |

1.

Amends the common position as follows;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
| --- | --- |

2.

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

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(1)  Not yet published in the OJ.

(2)  Texts Adopted, 14.1.2003, P5_TA(2003)0007.

(3)  OJ C 126 E, 28.5.2002, p. 323.

P5_TC2-COD(2002)0024

Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 23 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No.../2003 establishing a European Railway Agency

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 71(1) thereof,

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) | The progressive establishment of a European railway area without frontiers requires Community action in the field of the technical regulations applicable to railways with regard to both the technical aspects and the safety aspects, the two being inextricably linked. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

The progressive establishment of a European railway area without frontiers requires Community action in the field of the technical regulations applicable to railways with regard to both the technical aspects and the safety aspects, the two being inextricably linked.

| (2) | Council Directive 91/440/EEC of 29 July 1991 on the development of the Community's railways (5) provides for the progressive opening-up of rights of access to the infrastructure to any licensed Community railway undertakings which wish to operate goods services. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Council Directive 91/440/EEC of 29 July 1991 on the development of the Community's railways (5) provides for the progressive opening-up of rights of access to the infrastructure to any licensed Community railway undertakings which wish to operate goods services.

| (3) | Council Directive 95/18/EC of 19 June 1995 on the licensing of railway undertakings (6) provides that all railway undertakings must hold a licence and that a licence issued in a Member State shall be valid throughout the Community. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Council Directive 95/18/EC of 19 June 1995 on the licensing of railway undertakings (6) provides that all railway undertakings must hold a licence and that a licence issued in a Member State shall be valid throughout the Community.

| (4) | Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (7) establishes a new framework with the aim of creating a European railway area without frontiers. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (7) establishes a new framework with the aim of creating a European railway area without frontiers.

| (5) | The technical and operational differences between the railway systems of the Member States have compartmentalised the national rail markets and prevented dynamic development of this sector on a European scale. Council Directive 96/48/EC of 23 July 1996 on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system (8) and Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system (9) define essential requirements and establish a mechanism for defining mandatory technical specifications for interoperability. |
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(5)

The technical and operational differences between the railway systems of the Member States have compartmentalised the national rail markets and prevented dynamic development of this sector on a European scale. Council Directive 96/48/EC of 23 July 1996 on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system (8) and Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system (9) define essential requirements and establish a mechanism for defining mandatory technical specifications for interoperability.

| (6) | Simultaneous pursuit of the goals of safety and interoperability requires substantial technical work which must be led by a specialised body. That is why it is necessary to create, within the existing institutional framework and with respect for the balance of power in the Community, a European Agency responsible for railway safety and interoperability (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agency’). The creation of such an Agency will provide a means of considering the safety and interoperability goals for the European rail network jointly and with a high level of expertise and in this way contributing to revitalising the railways and to the general objectives of the common transport policy. |
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(6)

Simultaneous pursuit of the goals of safety and interoperability requires substantial technical work which must be led by a specialised body. That is why it is necessary to create, within the existing institutional framework and with respect for the balance of power in the Community, a European Agency responsible for railway safety and interoperability (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agency’). The creation of such an Agency will provide a means of considering the safety and interoperability goals for the European rail network jointly and with a high level of expertise and in this way contributing to revitalising the railways and to the general objectives of the common transport policy.

| (7) | In order to promote the establishment of a European railway area without borders and to help revitalise the railway sector while reinforcing its essential advantages in terms of safety, the Agency should contribute to the development of a genuine European railway culture and form an essential tool of dialogue, consultation and exchange between all the actors in the railway sector, having due regard for their individual competences. |
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(7)

In order to promote the establishment of a European railway area without borders and to help revitalise the railway sector while reinforcing its essential advantages in terms of safety, the Agency should contribute to the development of a genuine European railway culture and form an essential tool of dialogue, consultation and exchange between all the actors in the railway sector, having due regard for their individual competences.

| (8) | Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... [on railway safety]
   (10) provides for the development of common safety indicators, common safety targets and common safety methods. Development of these tools requires independent technical expertise. |
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(8)

Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... [on railway safety]
   (10) provides for the development of common safety indicators, common safety targets and common safety methods. Development of these tools requires independent technical expertise.

| (9) | In order to facilitate the procedures for issuing safety certificates to railway undertakings, it is essential to develop a harmonised format for safety certificates and a harmonised format for applications for safety certificates. |
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(9)

In order to facilitate the procedures for issuing safety certificates to railway undertakings, it is essential to develop a harmonised format for safety certificates and a harmonised format for applications for safety certificates.

| (10) | Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety] provides for examination of national safety measures from the point of view of safety and interoperability. To this end, an opinion based on independent and neutral expertise is essential. |
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(10)

Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety] provides for examination of national safety measures from the point of view of safety and interoperability. To this end, an opinion based on independent and neutral expertise is essential.

| (11) | In the field of safety, it is important to ensure the greatest possible transparency and an effective flow of information. An analysis of performances, based on common indicators and linking all players in the sector, does not yet exist and such a tool should be introduced. As regards statistics, close collaboration with Eurostat is necessary. |
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(11)

In the field of safety, it is important to ensure the greatest possible transparency and an effective flow of information. An analysis of performances, based on common indicators and linking all players in the sector, does not yet exist and such a tool should be introduced. As regards statistics, close collaboration with Eurostat is necessary.

| (12) | The national railway safety organisations, regulators and other national authorities should be able to request an independent technical opinion when they require information concerning several Member States. |
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(12)

The national railway safety organisations, regulators and other national authorities should be able to request an independent technical opinion when they require information concerning several Member States.

| (13) | Directive 2001/16/EC provides that a first group of technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs) is to be drawn up not later than 20 April 2004. The Commission has given a mandate to carry out this work to the European Association for Railway Interoperability (AEIF), which brings together the manufacturers of railway equipment and the infrastructure managers and operators. Steps should be taken to preserve the experience built up by professionals from the industry in the context of the AEIF. The continuity of the work and the development of the TSIs over time requires a permanent technical framework. |
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(13)

Directive 2001/16/EC provides that a first group of technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs) is to be drawn up not later than 20 April 2004. The Commission has given a mandate to carry out this work to the European Association for Railway Interoperability (AEIF), which brings together the manufacturers of railway equipment and the infrastructure managers and operators. Steps should be taken to preserve the experience built up by professionals from the industry in the context of the AEIF. The continuity of the work and the development of the TSIs over time requires a permanent technical framework.

| (14) | The interoperability of the trans-European network should be enhanced and the new investment projects chosen for support by the Community should be in line with the objective of interoperability set in Decision No 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (11). |
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(14)

The interoperability of the trans-European network should be enhanced and the new investment projects chosen for support by the Community should be in line with the objective of interoperability set in Decision No 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (11).

| (15) | In order to ensure continuity, the working parties to be set up by the Agency should rely as appropriate on the composition of the AEIF, supplemented by additional members. |
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(15)

In order to ensure continuity, the working parties to be set up by the Agency should rely as appropriate on the composition of the AEIF, supplemented by additional members.

| (16) | Rolling stock maintenance is an important part of the safety system. There is no genuine European market for the maintenance of rail equipment owing to the lack of a system for certification of maintenance workshops. This situation adds to the costs for the sector and results in journeys without loads. A European certification system for maintenance workshops should therefore gradually be developed. |
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(16)

Rolling stock maintenance is an important part of the safety system. There is no genuine European market for the maintenance of rail equipment owing to the lack of a system for certification of maintenance workshops. This situation adds to the costs for the sector and results in journeys without loads. A European certification system for maintenance workshops should therefore gradually be developed.

| (17) | The vocational competences required for train drivers are a major factor in both safety and interoperability in Europe. They are also a precondition for the free movement of workers in the railway industry. This question should be tackled with respect to the existing framework for social dialogue. The Agency should provide the technical support necessary in order to take account of this aspect at European level. |
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(17)

The vocational competences required for train drivers are a major factor in both safety and interoperability in Europe. They are also a precondition for the free movement of workers in the railway industry. This question should be tackled with respect to the existing framework for social dialogue. The Agency should provide the technical support necessary in order to take account of this aspect at European level.

| (18) | Registration is first and foremost an act of recognition of the capability of rolling stock to operate under specified conditions. The registration should be transparent and non-discriminatory and fall within the competence of the public authorities. The Agency should provide technical support in order to establish a system for registration. |
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(18)

Registration is first and foremost an act of recognition of the capability of rolling stock to operate under specified conditions. The registration should be transparent and non-discriminatory and fall within the competence of the public authorities. The Agency should provide technical support in order to establish a system for registration.

| (19) | In order to ensure the greatest possible transparency and equal access for all parties to relevant information, the documents envisaged for the interoperability process should be accessible to the public. The same applies to licences and safety certificates. The Agency should provide an efficient means of exchanging this information. |
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(19)

In order to ensure the greatest possible transparency and equal access for all parties to relevant information, the documents envisaged for the interoperability process should be accessible to the public. The same applies to licences and safety certificates. The Agency should provide an efficient means of exchanging this information.

| (20) | Promotion of innovation in the field of railway safety and interoperability is an important task which the Agency should encourage. Any financial assistance provided within the framework of the Agency's activities in this respect should not lead to any distortion in the relevant market. |
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(20)

Promotion of innovation in the field of railway safety and interoperability is an important task which the Agency should encourage. Any financial assistance provided within the framework of the Agency's activities in this respect should not lead to any distortion in the relevant market.

| (21) | In order to perform its tasks properly, the Agency should have legal personality and an autonomous budget funded mainly through a contribution by the Community. In order to ensure independence in its daily management and in the opinions and recommendations which it issues, the Agency's Executive Director should have full responsibility and the Agency's staff should be independent. |
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(21)

In order to perform its tasks properly, the Agency should have legal personality and an autonomous budget funded mainly through a contribution by the Community. In order to ensure independence in its daily management and in the opinions and recommendations which it issues, the Agency's Executive Director should have full responsibility and the Agency's staff should be independent.

| (22) | In order to ensure effectively the accomplishment of the functions of the Agency,
  the Council
  and the Commission should be represented on an Administrative Board vested with the necessary powers to establish the budget, verify its execution, adopt the appropriate financial rules, establish transparent working procedures for decision-making by the Agency, approve its work programme, adopt its budget, define a policy for visits to the Member States and appoint the Executive Director. |
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(22)

In order to ensure effectively the accomplishment of the functions of the Agency,
  the Council
  and the Commission should be represented on an Administrative Board vested with the necessary powers to establish the budget, verify its execution, adopt the appropriate financial rules, establish transparent working procedures for decision-making by the Agency, approve its work programme, adopt its budget, define a policy for visits to the Member States and appoint the Executive Director.

| (23) | In order to guarantee the transparency of the Administrative Board's decisions, representatives of the sectors concerned
  (railway undertakings, infrastructure managers, railway industry, worker unions, passengers and freight customers)
  should attend its deliberations, but without the right to vote, that right being reserved to the representatives of public authorities who are answerable to the democratic control authorities. The representatives of the
  sectors concerned
  should be appointed by
  their respective European organisations. |
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(23)

In order to guarantee the transparency of the Administrative Board's decisions, representatives of the sectors concerned
  (railway undertakings, infrastructure managers, railway industry, worker unions, passengers and freight customers)
  should attend its deliberations, but without the right to vote, that right being reserved to the representatives of public authorities who are answerable to the democratic control authorities. The representatives of the
  sectors concerned
  should be appointed by
  their respective European organisations.

| (24) | The Agency's work should be transparent. Effective control by the European Parliament should be ensured and, to this end, the European Parliament should have the possibility of hearing the Executive Director of the Agency. The Agency should also apply the relevant Community legislation concerning public access to documents. |
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(24)

The Agency's work should be transparent. Effective control by the European Parliament should be ensured and, to this end, the European Parliament should have the possibility of hearing the Executive Director of the Agency. The Agency should also apply the relevant Community legislation concerning public access to documents.

| (25) | Over the past years, as more decentralised agencies have been created, the budgetary authority has looked to improve transparency and control over the management of the Community funding allocated to them, in particular concerning the budgetisation of the fees, financial control, power of discharge, pension scheme contributions and the internal budgetary procedure (code of conduct). In a similar way, 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) (12) should apply without restriction to the Agency, which should accede to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 25 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the Commission of the European Communities concerning internal investigations by the European Anti-Fraud Office (13). |
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(25)

Over the past years, as more decentralised agencies have been created, the budgetary authority has looked to improve transparency and control over the management of the Community funding allocated to them, in particular concerning the budgetisation of the fees, financial control, power of discharge, pension scheme contributions and the internal budgetary procedure (code of conduct). In a similar way, 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) (12) should apply without restriction to the Agency, which should accede to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 25 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the Commission of the European Communities concerning internal investigations by the European Anti-Fraud Office (13).

| (26) | Since the objectives of the action proposed, namely to establish a specialised body to formulate common solutions on matters concerning railway safety and interoperability, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States by reason of the joint nature of the work to be done, and can therefore 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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(26)

Since the objectives of the action proposed, namely to establish a specialised body to formulate common solutions on matters concerning railway safety and interoperability, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States by reason of the joint nature of the work to be done, and can therefore 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,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

CHAPTER 1

PRINCIPLES

Article 1

Establishment and objectives of the Agency

This Regulation establishes a European Railway Agency, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agency’.

The objective of the Agency shall be to contribute, on technical matters, to the implementation of the Community legislation aimed at improving the competitive position of the railway sector by enhancing the level of interoperability of railway systems and at developing a common approach to safety on the European railway system, in order to contribute to creating a European railway area without frontiers and guaranteeing a high level of safety.

In pursuing these objectives, the Agency shall take full account of the process of enlargement of the European Union and of the specific constraints relating to rail links with third countries.

The Agency shall have sole responsibility in the context of the functions and powers assigned to it by law. The allocation of similar functions and powers to national offices is accordingly ruled out.

Article 2

Type of acts of the Agency

The Agency may:

| (a) | address recommendations to the Commission concerning the application of Articles 7, 8, 13, 15, 17, 18 and 19; |
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(a)

address recommendations to the Commission concerning the application of Articles 7, 8, 13, 15, 17, 18 and 19;

| (b) | issue opinions to the Commission pursuant to Articles 9, 14 and 16, and to the authorities concerned in the Member States pursuant to Article 11. |
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(b)

issue opinions to the Commission pursuant to Articles 9, 14 and 16, and to the authorities concerned in the Member States pursuant to Article 11.

Article 3

Composition of the working parties

1.   For drawing up the recommendations provided for in Articles 7, 8, 13, 15, 17, 18 and 19, the Agency shall establish a limited number of working parties. These working parties shall take as a basis, on the one hand, the expertise built up by professionals from the railway sector, in particular the experience gained by the European Association for Railway Interoperability (AEIF), and, on the other hand, the expertise of the competent national authorities. The Agency shall ensure that its working parties are competent and representative and that they include adequate representation of those sectors of the industry and of those users which will be affected by measures which might be proposed by the Commission on the basis of the recommendations addressed to it by the Agency. The work of the working parties shall be transparent.

Whenever the work provided for in Articles 7, 13, 17 and 18 has a direct impact on the working conditions, health and safety of workers in the industry, representatives from the workers' organisations shall participate in the relevant working parties.

2.   The Agency shall forward the adopted work programme to the representative bodies from the railway sector acting on a European level. The list of these bodies shall be drawn up by the Committee referred to in Article 21 of Directive 96/48/EC. Each body and/or group of bodies shall forward to the Agency a list of the most qualified experts mandated to represent them in each working party.

3.   The national safety authorities defined in Article 16 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety] shall appoint their representatives for the working parties in which they wish to participate.

4.   The Agency may, if necessary, add to the working parties independent experts recognised as competent in the field concerned.

5.   The working parties shall be chaired by a representative of the Agency.

Article 4

Consultation of the social partners

Whenever the work provided for in
  Articles 7, 8, 13, 17 and 18
  has a direct impact on the social environment or working conditions of workers in the industry the Agency shall consult the social partners within the framework of the social dialogue committee set up pursuant to Decision 98/500/EC (14).

These consultations shall be held before the Agency submits its recommendations to the Commission. The Agency shall take due account of these consultations, and shall, at all times, be available to expound on its recommendations. The opinions expressed by the sectoral dialogue committee shall be forwarded by the Agency to the Commission and by the Commission to the committee referred to in Article 21 of Directive 96/48/EC.

Article 5

Consultation of rail freight customers and passengers

Whenever the work provided for in Articles 7 and 13 has a direct impact on rail freight customers and passengers, the Agency shall consult the organisations representing them. The list of organisations to be consulted shall be drawn up by the committee referred to in Article 21 of Directive 96/48/EC.

These consultations shall be held before the Agency submits its proposals to the Commission. The Agency shall take due account of these consultations, and shall, at all times, be available to expound on its proposals. The opinions expressed by the organisations concerned shall be forwarded by the Agency to the Commission and by the Commission to the committee referred to in Article 21 of Directive 96/48/EC.

Article 6

Creation of advisory committees

Two permanent advisory committees shall be set up within the Agency:

| (a) | to facilitate the implementation of Article 7(4) of this Regulation, a committee of national safety authorities, as defined by Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety]; |
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(a)

to facilitate the implementation of Article 7(4) of this Regulation, a committee of national safety authorities, as defined by Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety];

| (b) | to facilitate the implementation of Article 10 of this Regulation, a committee of national investigating bodies, as referred to in Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety]. |
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(b)

to facilitate the implementation of Article 10 of this Regulation, a committee of national investigating bodies, as referred to in Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety].

These committees shall meet at least once a year and, where necessary, at the initiative of the Executive Director of the Agency, to assist the Agency in the performance of its tasks.

CHAPTER 2

SAFETY

Article 7

Technical support

1.   The Agency shall recommend to the Commission the common safety methods (CSMs) and the common safety targets (CSTs) provided for in Articles 6 and 7 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety].

2.   The Agency shall recommend to the Commission, at the request of the Commission or of the committee referred to in Article 21 of Directive 96/48/EC or on its own initiative, other measures in the field of safety.

3.   For the transitional period preceding adoption of the CSTs, of the CSMs and of the technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs), as well as for matters concerning equipment and infrastructure not covered by the TSIs, the Agency may submit any appropriate recommendation to the Commission. The Agency shall ensure consistency between these recommendations and the TSIs already existing or being drawn up.

4.   The Agency shall present a detailed cost-benefit analysis in support of the recommendations which it submits pursuant to this Article.

5.   The Agency shall organise and facilitate cooperation between the national safety authorities and the investigating bodies defined in Articles 16 and 21 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety].

Article 8

Safety certificates

With a view to the application of Articles 10 and 15 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety] concerning the harmonisation of safety certificates, the Agency shall draft and recommend a harmonised format for safety certificates, including an electronic version, and a harmonised format for applications for safety certificates, including a list of the essential details to be provided.

Article 9

National safety rules

1.   At the request of the Commission, the Agency shall carry out a technical examination of the new national safety rules submitted to the Commission in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety].

2.   The Agency shall examine the compatibility of the abovementioned rules with the CSMs defined by Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety] and with the TSIs in force. The Agency shall also examine whether these rules enable the CSTs defined by the said Directive to be achieved.

3.   If, after taking account of the reasons given by the Member State, the Agency considers that any of these rules either is incompatible with the TSIs or the CSMs or does not allow CSTs to be reached, it shall submit an opinion to the Commission within two months of transmission of the rules to the Agency by the Commission.

Article 10

Monitoring of safety performance

1.   The Agency shall establish a network with the national authorities responsible for safety and the national authorities responsible for the investigations provided for by Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety] in order to define the content of the common safety indicators listed in Annex I to that Directive and to collect relevant data on railway safety.

2.   On the basis of the common safety indicators, national reports on safety and accidents and its own information, the Agency shall submit every two years a report on safety performance, which shall be made public. The first such report shall be published during the Agency's third year of operation.

3.   The Agency shall draw on the data collected by Eurostat and shall cooperate with Eurostat to avoid any duplication of work and to ensure methodological consistency between the common safety indicators and the indicators used in other modes of transport.

Article 11

Technical opinions

1.   The national regulatory bodies referred to in Article 30 of Directive 2001/14/EC may request a technical opinion from the Agency concerning the safety-related aspects of matters drawn to their attention.

2.   The committees provided for in Article 35 of Directive 2001/14/EC and Article 11a of Directive 91/440/EEC may request a technical opinion from the Agency concerning safety-related aspects within their respective areas of competence.

3.   The Agency shall give its opinion within two months. This opinion shall be made public by the Agency in a version from which all commercially confidential material has been removed.

Article 12

Public database of documents

1.   The Agency shall be responsible for keeping a public database of the following documents:

| (a) | the licences issued in accordance with Directive 95/18/EC; |
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(a)

the licences issued in accordance with Directive 95/18/EC;

| (b) | the safety certificates issued in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety], |
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(b)

the safety certificates issued in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety],

| (c) | the investigation reports sent to the Agency in accordance with Article 24 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety], |
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(c)

the investigation reports sent to the Agency in accordance with Article 24 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety],

| (d) | the national rules notified to the Commission in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety], |
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(d)

the national rules notified to the Commission in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety],

2.   The national authorities responsible for issuing the documents referred to in paragraph 1(a) and (b) shall notify the Agency within one month of each individual decision to issue, renew, amend or revoke them.

3.   The Agency may add to this public database any public document or link relevant to the objectives of this Regulation.

CHAPTER 3

INTEROPERABILITY

Article 13

Technical support provided by the Agency

The Agency shall contribute to the development and implementation of rail interoperability in accordance with the principles and definitions laid down in Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC. To this end, the Agency shall:

| (a) | organise and conduct, on a mandate from the Commission, the work of the working parties referred to in Article 3 on drafting the TSIs and forward the draft TSIs to the Commission; |
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(a)

organise and conduct, on a mandate from the Commission, the work of the working parties referred to in Article 3 on drafting the TSIs and forward the draft TSIs to the Commission;

| (b) | ensure that the TSIs are adapted to technical progress and market trends and to the social requirements and propose to the Commission the amendments to the TSIs which it considers necessary; |
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(b)

ensure that the TSIs are adapted to technical progress and market trends and to the social requirements and propose to the Commission the amendments to the TSIs which it considers necessary;

| (c) | ensure coordination between the development and updating of the TSIs on the one hand and the development of the European standards which prove necessary for interoperability on the other and maintain the relevant contacts with the European standardisation bodies; |
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(c)

ensure coordination between the development and updating of the TSIs on the one hand and the development of the European standards which prove necessary for interoperability on the other and maintain the relevant contacts with the European standardisation bodies;

| (d) | assist the Commission in organising and facilitating the cooperation of notified bodies, as described in Article 20(5) of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC; |
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(d)

assist the Commission in organising and facilitating the cooperation of notified bodies, as described in Article 20(5) of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC;

| (e) | advise and address recommendations to the Commission relating to the working conditions of all staff executing safety-critical tasks. |
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(e)

advise and address recommendations to the Commission relating to the working conditions of all staff executing safety-critical tasks.

Article 14

Monitoring the work of notified bodies

Without prejudice to the responsibility of Member States for the notified bodies which they designate, the Agency may, at the request of the Commission, monitor the quality of the work of notified bodies. It shall submit an opinion to the Commission where appropriate.

Article 15

Monitoring interoperability

1.   The Agency shall recommend, at the request of the Commission, procedures for implementing interoperability of the railway systems by facilitating coordination between railway undertakings and between infrastructure managers, in particular to organise systems migration.

2.   The Agency shall monitor progress with the interoperability of the railway systems. Every two years it shall present and publish a report on progress with interoperability. The first such report shall be published during the Agency's second year of activity.

Article 16

Interoperability of the trans-European network

At the request of the Commission, the Agency shall examine, from the point of view of interoperability, any railway infrastructure project for which Community financial support is requested. The Agency shall give an opinion on the conformity of the project with the relevant TSIs within two months of the request. This opinion shall take fully into account the derogations provided for in Article 7 of Directive 96/48/EC and of Directive 2001/16/EC.

Article 17

Certification of maintenance workshops

Within 3 years from the start of its activities, the Agency shall develop a European system for certification of maintenance workshops for rolling stock and shall make recommendations with a view to the implementation of the system.

These recommendations shall address in particular the following items:

| — | structured management system, |
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structured management system,

| — | staff with the necessary competences, |
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staff with the necessary competences,

| — | facilities and tools, |
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facilities and tools,

| — | technical documentation and maintenance prescriptions. |
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technical documentation and maintenance prescriptions.

Article 18

Vocational
  qualifications

1.   The Agency shall draw up recommendations concerning the determination of common uniform criteria for the vocational competences and the assessment of the staff involved in the operation and maintenance of the railway system. In doing so it shall give priority to drivers and trainers. The Agency shall consult the representatives of the social partners in accordance with the arrangements laid down in Article 4.

2.   
  For the general qualifications, the Agency shall determine, by major type of equipment, the minimum qualifications and training required for the occupations involved in the implementation of safety and interoperability in order to ensure safe operation
  .

3.
     
  The Agency shall seek gradually to put in place a system for accreditation of training facilities, without prejudice to the full responsibility of each railway undertaking for authorising, and recognising the aptitude of, its on-train staff. In any event, the accreditation system must take into account the various aspects of the training needed to drive a train safely, namely general training (which may be a core curriculum) and sectoral training, i.e. ensuring familiarity with the engine, the specific nature of the line on which it will be driven, as well as the continuous training which is indispensable to cover the various changes in technology and in the line.

4.   The Agency shall promote and support exchanges of drivers and trainers between railway companies from different Member States.

Article 19

Registration of rolling stock

The Agency shall draw up and recommend to the Commission a standard format for the national vehicle register in accordance with Article 14 of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC.

Article 20

Register of documents on interoperability

1.   The Agency shall keep a public list of the following documents provided for by Directives 2001/16/EC and 96/48/EC:

| (a) | the ‘EC’ declarations of verification of subsystems; |
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(a)

the ‘EC’ declarations of verification of subsystems;

| (b) | the ‘EC’ declarations of conformity of constituents; |
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(b)

the ‘EC’ declarations of conformity of constituents;

| (c) | the authorisations for putting into service, including the corresponding registration numbers; |
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(c)

the authorisations for putting into service, including the corresponding registration numbers;

| (d) | the registers of infrastructure and rolling stock. |
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(d)

the registers of infrastructure and rolling stock.

2.   The bodies concerned shall submit these documents to the Agency, which shall determine in agreement with Member States the practical procedures for submitting them.

3.   When transmitting the documents referred to in paragraph 1, the bodies concerned may indicate which documents are not to be disclosed to the public for reasons of security.

4.   The Agency shall set up an electronic database for the documents, taking full account of paragraph 3. This database shall be accessible to the public through a website.

CHAPTER 4

STUDIES AND PROMOTION OF INNOVATION

Article 21

Studies

Where required for implementation of the tasks set by this Regulation, the Agency shall order studies, financed from its own budget.

Article 22

Promotion of innovation

The Commission may entrust the Agency, in accordance with the Agency's work programme and budget, with the task of promoting innovations aimed at improving railway interoperability and safety, particularly the use of new information technologies and tracking and tracing systems.

CHAPTER 5

INTERNAL STRUCTURE AND OPERATION

Article 23

Legal status

1.   The Agency shall be a body of the Community. It shall have legal personality.

2.   In each of the Member States, the Agency shall enjoy the most extensive legal capacity accorded to legal persons under their laws. It may in particular, acquire or dispose of movable and immovable property and may be a party to legal proceedings.

3.   The Agency shall be represented by its Executive Director.

Article 24

Privileges and immunities

The Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities shall apply to the Agency and its staff.

Article 25

Staff

1.   The Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities, the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities and the rules adopted jointly by the institutions of the European Communities for purposes of the application of those Staff Regulations and Conditions of Employment shall apply to the staff of the Agency.

2.   Without prejudice to Article 27, the powers conferred on the appointing authority and on the contracting authority by the said Staff Regulations and Conditions of Employment shall be exercised by the Agency in respect of its own staff.

3.   Without prejudice to Article 27(1), the Agency's staff shall consist of:

| — | temporary employees recruited by the Agency for a maximum of five years from among professionals from the sector on the basis of their qualifications and experience in the field of railway safety and interoperability; |
| --- | --- |

—

temporary employees recruited by the Agency for a maximum of five years from among professionals from the sector on the basis of their qualifications and experience in the field of railway safety and interoperability;

| — | officials assigned or seconded by the Commission or Member States for a maximum of five years; |
| --- | --- |

—

officials assigned or seconded by the Commission or Member States for a maximum of five years;

| — | and of other servants, as defined in the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities, to carry out implementing or secretarial tasks. |
| --- | --- |

—

and of other servants, as defined in the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities, to carry out implementing or secretarial tasks.

4.   The experts who participate in the working parties organised by the Agency shall not belong to the Agency's staff. Their travel and subsistence expenses, based on rules and scales adopted by the Administrative Board, shall be met by the Agency.

Article 26

Creation and powers of the Administrative Board

1.   An Administrative Board is hereby set up.

2.   The Administrative Board shall:

| (a) | appoint the Executive Director pursuant to Article 32; |
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(a)

appoint the Executive Director pursuant to Article 32;

| (b) | adopt, by 30 April each year, the general report of the Agency for the previous year and forward it to the Member States, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission; |
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(b)

adopt, by 30 April each year, the general report of the Agency for the previous year and forward it to the Member States, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission;

| (c) | adopt, by 31 October each year, and taking the opinion of the Commission into account, the work programme of the Agency for the coming year and forward it to the Member States, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission. This work programme shall be adopted without prejudice to the annual Community budgetary procedure. If the Commission expresses, within 15 days from the date of adoption of the work programme, its disagreement with the programme, the Administrative Board shall re-examine the programme and adopt it, possibly amended, on a second reading either with a two-thirds majority, including the Commission representatives, or by unanimity of the representatives of the Member States; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

adopt, by 31 October each year, and taking the opinion of the Commission into account, the work programme of the Agency for the coming year and forward it to the Member States, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission. This work programme shall be adopted without prejudice to the annual Community budgetary procedure. If the Commission expresses, within 15 days from the date of adoption of the work programme, its disagreement with the programme, the Administrative Board shall re-examine the programme and adopt it, possibly amended, on a second reading either with a two-thirds majority, including the Commission representatives, or by unanimity of the representatives of the Member States;

| (d) | exercise its functions in relation to the Agency's budget, pursuant to Chapter 6; |
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(d)

exercise its functions in relation to the Agency's budget, pursuant to Chapter 6;

| (e) | establish procedures for decision-making by the Executive Director; |
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(e)

establish procedures for decision-making by the Executive Director;

| (f) | define a policy for the visits to be carried out pursuant to Article 34; |
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(f)

define a policy for the visits to be carried out pursuant to Article 34;

| (g) | exercise disciplinary authority over the Executive Director and the Heads of Unit referred to in Article 31(3); |
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(g)

exercise disciplinary authority over the Executive Director and the Heads of Unit referred to in Article 31(3);

| (h) | establish its rules of procedure. |
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(h)

establish its rules of procedure.

Article 27

Composition of the Administrative Board

1.   The Administrative Board shall be composed of
  six representatives of the Council
  and four representatives of the Commission, as well as of six
  representatives without
  the right to vote. Each of
  the latter shall represent
  at European level one of the following groups:

| — | railway undertakings |
| --- | --- |

—

railway undertakings

| — | infrastructure managers |
| --- | --- |

—

infrastructure managers

| — | railway industry |
| --- | --- |

—

railway industry

| — | worker unions |
| --- | --- |

—

worker unions

| — | passengers |
| --- | --- |

—

passengers

| — | freight customers, |
| --- | --- |

—

freight customers,

and shall be appointed by the Commission from a shortlist of three names submitted by their respective European organisations
  .

Board members shall be appointed on the basis of their degree of relevant experience and expertise.

2.   Each Member State and the Commission shall appoint their members of the Administrative Board as well as an alternate.

3.   The term of office shall be five years and may be renewed once.

4.   When appropriate, the participation of representatives of third countries and the conditions thereof shall be established in the arrangements referred to in Article 37(2).

Article 28

Chairperson of the Administrative Board

1.   The Administrative Board shall elect a Chairperson and a Deputy Chairperson from among its members. The Deputy Chairperson shall replace the Chairperson in the event of the Chairperson being unable to attend to his/her duties.

2.   The term of office of the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson shall be three years and may be renewed once. If, however, their membership of the Administrative Board ends at any time during their term of office as Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson, then their term of office shall automatically expire on that date also.

Article 29

Meetings

1.   Meetings of the Administrative Board shall be convened by its Chairperson. The Executive Director of the Agency shall participate in the meetings.

2.   The Administrative Board shall meet at least twice a year. It shall also meet at the instance of the Chairperson, at the request of the Commission, at the request of the majority of its members or of onethird of the Member States' representatives on the Board.

Article 30

Voting

Unless stated otherwise, the Administrative Board shall take its decisions by a two-thirds majority of its members entitled to vote. Each member entitled to vote shall have one vote.

Article 31

Functions and powers of the Executive Director

1.   The Agency shall be managed by its Executive Director, who shall be completely independent in the performance of his/her duties, without prejudice to the respective competences of the Commission and the Administrative Board.

2.   The Executive Director shall:

| (a) | prepare the work programme and, after consultation of the Commission, submit it to the Administrative Board; |
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(a)

prepare the work programme and, after consultation of the Commission, submit it to the Administrative Board;

| (b) | make the necessary arrangements for implementation of the work programme and, as far as possible, respond to requests for assistance from the Commission in relation to the tasks of the Agency in accordance with this Regulation; |
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(b)

make the necessary arrangements for implementation of the work programme and, as far as possible, respond to requests for assistance from the Commission in relation to the tasks of the Agency in accordance with this Regulation;

| (c) | take the necessary steps, in particular the adoption of internal administrative instructions and the publication of orders, to ensure that the Agency operates in accordance with this Regulation; |
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(c)

take the necessary steps, in particular the adoption of internal administrative instructions and the publication of orders, to ensure that the Agency operates in accordance with this Regulation;

| (d) | establish an effective monitoring system in order to compare the Agency's results with its operational objectives and establish a regular assessment system corresponding to recognised professional standards. On this basis the Executive Director shall prepare each year a draft general report and submit it to the Administrative Board; |
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(d)

establish an effective monitoring system in order to compare the Agency's results with its operational objectives and establish a regular assessment system corresponding to recognised professional standards. On this basis the Executive Director shall prepare each year a draft general report and submit it to the Administrative Board;

| (e) | exercise the powers laid down in Article 25(2) in respect of the Agency staff; |
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(e)

exercise the powers laid down in Article 25(2) in respect of the Agency staff;

| (f) | prepare a draft statement of
  estimates of the revenue and expenditure of the Agency pursuant to Article 39 and implement the budget pursuant to Article 40. |
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(f)

prepare a draft statement of
  estimates of the revenue and expenditure of the Agency pursuant to Article 39 and implement the budget pursuant to Article 40.

3.   The Executive Director may be assisted by one or more Heads of Unit. If the Executive Director is absent or unable to attend to his/her duties, one of the Heads of Unit shall take his/her place.

Article 32

Appointments of the Agency staff

1.   The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Administrative Board on the grounds of merit and documented administrative and managerial skills, as well as competence and experience relevant to the railway sector. The Administrative Board shall take its decision by a four-fifths majority of all members entitled to vote. The Commission may propose a candidate or candidates.

Power to dismiss the Executive Director shall lie with the Administrative Board, according to the same procedure.

2.   The Executive Director shall appoint the other members of the Agency's staff in accordance with Article 25.

3.   The term of office of the Executive Director shall be five years. This term of office is renewable once.

Article 33

Hearing of the Executive Director

Each year the Executive Director shall present to the European Parliament a general report on the Agency's activities. The European Parliament or the Council may also ask at any time for a hearing of the Executive Director on any subject related to the Agency's activities.

Article 34

Visits to Member States

1.   In order to perform the tasks entrusted to it by Articles 9, 10, 11, 14 and 16, the Agency may carry out visits to the Member States in accordance with the policy defined by the Administrative Board. The national authorities of the Member States shall facilitate the work of the Agency's staff.

2.   The Agency shall inform the Member State concerned of the planned visit, the names of the delegated Agency officials, and the date on which the visit is to start. The Agency officials delegated to carry out such visits shall do so on presentation of a decision from the Executive Director specifying the purpose and the aims of their visit.

3.   At the end of each visit, the Agency shall draw up a report and send it to the Commission and to the Member State concerned.

Article 35

Liability

1.   The contractual liability of the Agency shall be governed by the law applicable to the contract in question.

2.   The Court of Justice of the European Communities shall have jurisdiction to give judgment pursuant to any arbitration clause contained in a contract concluded by the Agency.

3.   In the case of non-contractual liability, the Agency shall, in accordance with the general principles common to the laws of the Member States, make good any damage caused by its departments or by its staff in the course of performance of their duties.

4.   The Court of Justice of the European Communities shall have jurisdiction in disputes relating to compensation for the damage referred to in paragraph 3.

5.   The personal liability of its staff towards the Agency shall be governed by the provisions laid down in the Staff Regulations or Conditions of Employment applicable to them.

Article 36

Languages

1.   
  Regulation No 1 of 15 April 1958 determining the languages to be used in the European Economic Community (15) shall apply to the Agency.

2.   The translation services required for the functioning of the Agency shall be provided by the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union.

Article 37

Participation by third countries

1.   The Agency shall be open to participation by European countries which have concluded agreements with the Community, whereby the countries concerned have adopted and are applying Community legislation in the field covered by this Regulation.

2.   In accordance with the relevant provisions of the abovementioned agreements, arrangements shall be made which shall specify the detailed rules for participation by these countries in the work of the Agency, in particular the nature and extent of such participation. These arrangements shall include, inter alia, provisions on financial contributions and staff. They may provide for representation, without vote, on the Administrative Board.

Article 38

Transparency

Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (16) shall apply to the documents held by the Agency.

The Administrative Board shall adopt the practical measures for implementation
  of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 by ... (17).

Decisions taken by the Agency pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 may form the subject of a complaint to the Ombudsman or of an action before the Court of Justice of the European Communities, under Articles 195 and 230 of the Treaty respectively.

CHAPTER 6

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Article 39

Budget

1.
     
  Estimates of all the revenue and expenditure of the Agency shall be prepared for each financial year, corresponding to the calendar year, and shall be set out in the budget of the Agency.

Revenue and expenditure shall be in balance.

2.   The revenue of the Agency shall consist of:

| — | a contribution from the Community; |
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—

a contribution from the Community;

| — | any contribution from third countries participating in the work of the Agency, as provided for by Article 37; |
| --- | --- |

—

any contribution from third countries participating in the work of the Agency, as provided for by Article 37;

| — | charges for publications, training and any other services provided by the Agency. |
| --- | --- |

—

charges for publications, training and any other services provided by the Agency.

3.   The expenditure of the Agency shall include staff, administrative, infrastructure and operational expenses.

4.   
  Each year, the Administrative Board, on the basis of a draft drawn up by the Executive Director, shall produce a statement of estimates of revenue and expenditure for the Agency for the following financial year. This statement of estimates, which shall include a draft establishment plan, shall be forwarded by the Administrative Board to the Commission by 31 March at the latest.

5.   
  The statement of estimates shall be forwarded by the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council (hereinafter referred to as the ‘budgetary authority’) together with the preliminary draft general budget of the European Union.

6.   
  On the basis of the statement of estimates, the Commission shall enter in the preliminary draft general budget of the European Union the estimates it considers necessary for the establishment plan and the amount of the subsidy to be charged to the general budget, which it shall place before the budgetary authority
  in accordance with Article 272 of the Treaty.

7.   
  The budgetary authority shall authorise the appropriations for the subsidy to the Agency. The budgetary authority shall adopt the establishment plan for the Agency.

8.
     
  The budget shall be adopted by the Administrative Board. It shall become final following final adoption of the general budget of the European Union. Where appropriate, it shall be adjusted accordingly.

9.
     
  The Administrative Board shall notify the budgetary authority as soon as possible of its intention to implement any project which may have significant financial implications for the funding of the budget, in particular any projects relating to property such as the rental or purchase of buildings. It shall inform the Commission thereof. Where a branch of the budgetary authority has notified its intention to deliver an opinion on the project, it shall forward its opinion to the Administrative Board within six weeks after the date of notification of the project.

Article 40

Implementation and control of the budget

1.   The Executive Director shall implement the budget of the Agency.

2.   
  By 1 March at the latest following each financial year, the Agency's accounting officer shall communicate the provisional accounts to the Commission's accounting officer together with a report on the budgetary and financial management for that financial year. The Commission's accounting officer shall consolidate the provisional accounts of the institutions and decentralised bodies in accordance with Article 128 of the general Financial Regulation.

3.   By 31 March at the latest
  following each financial year, the Commission's accounting officer shall forward the Agency's provisional accounts to the Court of Auditors, together with a report on the budgetary and financial management for that financial year. The report on the budgetary and financial management for the financial year shall also be forwarded to the European Parliament and the Council.

4.   
  On receipt of the Court of Auditors' observations on the Agency's provisional accounts, under Article 129 of the general Financial Regulation, the Executive Director shall draw up the Agency's final accounts under his own responsibility and submit them to the Administrative Board for an opinion.

5.
     
  The Administrative Board shall deliver an opinion on the Agency's final accounts.

6.
     
  The Executive Director shall, by 1 July at the latest following each financial year, forward the final accounts to the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, together with the Administrative Board's opinion.

7.
     
  The final accounts shall be published
  .

8.
     
  The Executive Director shall send the Court of Auditors a reply to its observations by 30 September at the latest. He shall also send this reply to the Administrative Board.

9.
     
  The Executive Director shall submit to the European Parliament, at the latter's request, all information necessary for the smooth application of the discharge procedure for the financial year in question, in accordance with Article 146(3) of the general Financial Regulation.

10.
     
  The European Parliament, on a recommendation from the Council acting by a qualified majority, shall, before 30 April of year N + 2 give a discharge to the Executive Director in respect of the implementation of the budget for year N
  .

Article 41

Financial Regulation

The financial rules applicable to the Agency shall be adopted by the Administrative Board after the Commission has been consulted. They may not depart from Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 (18) unless such a departure is specifically required for the Agency's operation and the Commission has given its prior consent.

Article 42

Combating fraud

1.   For the purposes of combating fraud, corruption and other unlawful acts, Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 shall apply in full.

2.   The Agency shall accede to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 25 May 1999 concerning internal investigations by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and shall immediately adopt the necessary provisions applicable to all Agency staff.

3.   The decisions concerning funding and the implementing agreements and instruments resulting from them shall explicitly state that the Court of Auditors and OLAF may, if necessary, carry out on-the-spot checks on the recipients of the Agency's funding.

CHAPTER 7

GENERAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 43

Start of the Agency's activities

The Agency shall be operational within 24 months of the entry into force of this Regulation.

Article 44

Evaluation

Five years after the Agency takes up its duties, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of implementation of this Regulation, the results obtained by the Agency and its working methods. This evaluation shall take account of the views of the representatives of the railways sector, of the social partners and of customers' organisations. The findings of the evaluation shall be made public. The Commission shall propose, if necessary, an amendment to this Regulation.

Article 45

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 ..., ...

For the European Parliament

The President

For the Council

The President

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(1)  OJ C 126 E, 28.5.2002, p. 323.

1

(2)  OJ C 61, 14.3.2003, p. 131.

2

(3)  OJ C 66, 19.3.2003, p. 5.

3

(4)  Position of the European Parliament of 14 January 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal), Council common position of 25 June 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and position of the European Parliament of 23 October 2003.

4

Position

14 January 2003

25 June 2003

position

23 October 2003

(5)  OJ L 237, 24.8.1991, p. 25, Directive as amended by Directive 2001/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 75, 15. 3. 2001, p. 1).

5

(6)  OJ L 143, 27.6.1995, p. 70, Directive as amended by Directive 2001/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 75, 15. 3. 2001, p. 26).

6

(7)  OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 29, Directive as amended by Commission Decision 2002/844/EC (OJ L 289, 26.10.2002, p. 30).

7

(8)  OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 6.

8

(9)  OJ L 110, 20.4.2001, p. 1.

9

(10)  OJ L ...

10

(11)  OJ L 228, 9.9.1996, p. 1. Decision as amended by Decision No 1346/2001/EC (OJ L 185, 6.7.2001, p. 1).

11

(12)  OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1.

12

(13)  OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 15.

13

(14)  Commission Decision 98/500/EC of 20 May 1998 on the establishment of Sectoral Dialogue Committees promoting the dialogue between the social partners at European level (OJ L 225, 12.8.1998, p. 27).

14

Commission Decision 98/500/EC of 20 May 1998 on the establishment of Sectoral Dialogue Committees promoting the dialogue between the social partners at European level (OJ L 225, 12.8.1998, p. 27).

(15)  OJ 17, 6.10.1958, p. 385. Regulation last amended by the Act of Accession of 1994.

15

(16)  OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43.

16

(17)  Six months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation.

17

(18)  Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 23 December 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 72).

18

P5_TA(2003)0457

Prevention and control of trafficking in human organs *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the Initiative of the Hellenic Republic with a view to adopting a Council Framework Decision concerning the prevention and control of trafficking in human organs and tissues (7247/2003 — C5-0166/2003 — 2003/0812(CNS)

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Initiative of the Hellenic Republic (7247/2003) (1), |
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—

having regard to the Initiative of the Hellenic Republic (7247/2003) (1),

| — | having regard to Articles 29, 31(e) and 34(2)(b) of the EU Treaty, |
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—

having regard to Articles 29, 31(e) and 34(2)(b) of the EU Treaty,

| — | having regard to Article 39(1) of the EU Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0166/2003), |
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—

having regard to Article 39(1) of the EU Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0166/2003),

| — | having regard to Rules 106 and 67 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rules 106 and 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 opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0326/2003), |
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—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs and the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0326/2003),

| 1. | Approves the Initiative of the Hellenic Republic as amended; |
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1.

Approves the Initiative of the Hellenic Republic as amended;

| 2. | Insists that the Council refrain from adopting this framework decision prior to the adoption of the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on setting standards of quality and safety for the donation, procurement, testing, processing, storage and distribution of human tissues and cells (2); |
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2.

Insists that the Council refrain from adopting this framework decision prior to the adoption of the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on setting standards of quality and safety for the donation, procurement, testing, processing, storage and distribution of human tissues and cells (2);

| 3. | Calls on the Council to alter its proposal accordingly; |
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3.

Calls on the Council to alter its proposal accordingly;

| 4. | Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
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4.

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

| 5. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Initiative of the Hellenic Republic substantially; |
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5.

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Initiative of the Hellenic Republic substantially;

| 6. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the abovementioned proposal for a directive to which this Initiative of the Hellenic Republic refers; |
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6.

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the abovementioned proposal for a directive to which this Initiative of the Hellenic Republic refers;

| 7. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the Government of the Hellenic Republic. |
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7.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the Government of the Hellenic Republic.

| TEXT PROPOSED BY THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC | AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT |
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| Amendment 1 |
| Title |
| Council Framework Decision concerning the prevention and control of trafficking in human organs and tissues | Council Framework Decision concerning the prevention and control of
  illegal
  trafficking in human organs,
  parts of organs
  and tissues

  (This amendment applies throughout the text;) |
| Amendment 2 |
| Recital 1 |
| (1) The Action Plan of the Council and the Commission on how best to implement the provisions of the Treaty of Amsterdam on an area of freedom, security and justice, the Tampere European Council on 15 and 16 October 1999 and the Santa Maria da Feira European Council on 19 and 20 June 2000,
  as listed in the scoreboard, indicate or call for
  legislative action against trafficking in human beings, including
  common definitions, incriminations and sanctions
  . | (1) The Action Plan of the Council and the Commission on how best to implement the provisions of the Treaty of Amsterdam on an area of freedom, security and justice —
  Text adopted by the Justice and Home Affairs Council of 3 December 1998 and endorsed by the Vienna European Council of 11 and 12 December 1998,
  the Tampere European Council on 15 and 16 October 1999 and the Santa Maria da Feira European Council on 19 and 20 June 2000,
  have established repeatedly as one of the EU's political priorities the need to take joint
  legislative action against trafficking in human beings, including
  the definition of offences and penalties
  . |
| Amendment 3 |
| Recital 2 |
| (2) Trafficking in human organs and tissues is a form of trafficking in human beings, which comprises serious violations of fundamental human rights and, in particular, of human dignity and physical integrity. Such trafficking is an area of activity of organised criminal groups who
  often
  have recourse to inadmissible practices such as the abuse of vulnerable persons and the use of violence and threats. In addition, it gives rise to serious risks to public health and infringes on the right of citizens to equal access to health services. Finally, it undermines citizens' confidence in the legitimate transplantation system. | (2)
  Illegal
  trafficking in human organs
  , parts of organs
  and tissues is a form of trafficking in human beings, which comprises serious violations of fundamental human rights and, in particular, of human dignity and physical integrity. Such
  illegal
  trafficking is an area of activity of organised criminal groups who have recourse to inadmissible practices such as the abuse
  and exploitation
  of vulnerable persons
  ,
  and the use of violence and threats. In addition, it gives rise to serious risks to public health and infringes on the right of citizens to equal access to health services. Finally, it undermines citizens' confidence in the legitimate transplantation system. |
| Amendment 4 |
| Recital 2a (new) |
| | (2a) Illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues gives rise to serious risks to public health. Financial pressure on the donor can lead to significant health risks for the donor. For example, the donation of kidneys and parts of the liver from living donors leads to bleeding which may be fatal. Donation of egg cells and the necessary hormone treatment can lead to cancer and sterility. Trade in organs and tissues can also entail significant risks for the recipient, because a donor who donates without consent or under financial pressure may not disclose his medical history. Illegal trade infringes the right of citizens to equal access to health services, and undermines citizens' confidence in the legitimate transplantation system, which may lead to a further shortage of supply of voluntarily donated tissues and organs. |
| Amendment 5 |
| Recital 3 |
| (3) Opposition to the sale of the human body and its parts has been addressed repeatedly by many international organisations and has been the subject of regulation by international conventions. As early as 1978, the Council of Europe in its Decision (78)29 on harmonisation of legislation of Member States relating to removal, grafting and transplantation of human substances, which was adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 11 May 1978, declared that no human substance may be offered for profit. This declaration was confirmed at the 3rd Conference of European Health Ministers, which was held in Paris on 16 and 17 November 1987, the final statement of which stressed that a human organ may not be offered for profit by any organ exchange body, organ storage centre or any other organisation or private individual. | (3) Opposition
  to illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues and, more generally,
  to the sale of the human body and its parts has been addressed repeatedly by many international organisations and has been the subject of regulation by international conventions As early as 1978, the Council of Europe in its Decision (78)29 on harmonisation of legislation of Member States relating to removal, grafting and transplantation of human substances, which was adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 11 May 1978, declared that no human substance may be offered for profit. This declaration was confirmed at the 3rd Conference of European Health Ministers, which was held in Paris on 16 and 17 November 1987, the final statement of which stressed that a human organ may not be offered for profit by any organ exchange body, organ storage centre or any other organisation or private individual. |
| Amendment 6 |
| Recital 4 |
| (4) An important step in the attempt to combat trafficking in human organs and tissues
  and, more generally, as regards opposition to the sale of the human body and its parts
  is the Convention of the Council of Europe on Human Rights and Biomedicine which was signed in Oviedo on 4 April 1997 and came into force on 1 December 1999. Article 21 of this Convention contains a prohibition on drawing financial gain from the human body and its parts. Article 25 requires the signatory States to make provision for sanctions — not necessarily of a penal nature — against anyone who infringes the provisions of the Convention. To this Convention was annexed an Additional Protocol concerning Transplantation of Organs and Tissues of Human Origin, which was
  drawn up
  on 24 January 2002, but has not entered into force to date. In Article 21 of the Additional Protocol it is specified that the human body and its parts may not give rise to financial gain or comparable advantage. It also prohibits any advertising of the need for, or availability of, organs or tissues, with a view to offering or seeking financial gain or comparable advantage. Article 22 of the Additional Protocol
  lays down the obligation to prohibit organ and tissue trafficking
  . | (4) An important step in the attempt to combat
  illegal
  trafficking in human organs
  , parts of organs and tissues,
  is the Convention of the Council of Europe on Human Rights and Biomedicine which was signed in Oviedo on 4 April 1997 and came into force on 1 December 1999. Article 21 of this Convention contains a prohibition on drawing financial gain from the human body and its parts. Article 25 requires the signatory States to make provision for sanctions — not necessarily of a penal nature — against anyone who infringes the provisions of the Convention. To this Convention was annexed an Additional Protocol concerning Transplantation of Organs and Tissues of Human Origin, which was
  opened for signing by the signatory states to the Convention
  on 24 January 2002, but has not entered into force to date. In Article 21 of the Additional Protocol it is specified that the human body and its parts may not give rise to financial gain or comparable advantage. It also prohibits any advertising of the need for, or availability of, organs or tissues, with a view to offering or seeking financial gain or comparable advantage. Article 22 of the Additional Protocol
  prohibits illicit trafficking in organs and tissues of human origin
  . |
| Amendment 7 |
| Recital 6 |
| (6) The Protocol to prevent, suppress and punish trafficking in persons, especially women and children,
  supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime,
  includes the removal of human organs
  in the definition of exploitation, which characterises trafficking in persons
  . This Protocol represents a decisive step towards international cooperation to combat trafficking in human organs. | (6) The
  Additional
  Protocol
  to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime, which aims
  to prevent, suppress and punish trafficking in persons, especially women and children, includes
  , as one of the forms which exploitation may take in the context of trafficking in persons,
  the removal of human organs. This Protocol represents a decisive step towards international cooperation to combat
  illegal
  trafficking in human organs,
  parts of organs and tissues. |
| Amendment 8 |
| Recital 6a (new) |
| | (6a) Article 3 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union prohibits making the human body and its parts as such a source of financial gain. |
| Amendment 9 |
| Recital 7a (new) |
| | (7a) The wide divergences between the laws of Member States in this field create a favourable environment for criminal networks, which are able to exploit the weaker legislation in place in certain Member States. |
| Amendment 10 |
| Recital 8 |
| (8) The important work performed by international organisations, especially the UN, the World Health Organisation and the Council of Europe, should be complemented by that of the European Union. | (8) The important work performed by international organisations, especially the UN, the World Health Organisation and the Council of Europe,
  in combating the illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues
  should be complemented by that of the European Union. |
| Amendment 11 |
| Recital 9 |
| (9) It is necessary that the serious criminal offence of trafficking in human organs and tissues be addressed not only through individual action by each Member State but by
  a comprehensive approach, of which
  the definition of the elements of the offence,
  common to all the Member States
  , and effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties
  should form an integral part
  . | (9) It is necessary that the serious criminal offence of
  illegal
  trafficking in human organs
  , parts of organs
  and tissues be addressed not only through individual action by each Member State but also by
  closer cooperation in penal matters between the Member States, by means of the adoption of legislation to harmonise
  the definition of the
  constitutive
  elements of the offence, and
  of
  effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties. |
| Amendment 12 |
| Recital 9a (new) |
| | (9a) It is necessary to establish rules governing competence with a view to ensuring that successful legal action can be taken against the perpetrators of all offences involving illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues. |
| Amendment 13 |
| Recital 9b (new) |
| | (9b) Special attention should be paid to ensure protection of minors and other particularly vulnerable persons who are liable to become victims of illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues. |
| Amendment 14 |
| Recital 10 |
| (10) Since the above objectives of the Framework Decision cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, this Framework Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. | (10) Since the above objectives of the Framework Decision cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States
  acting unilaterally
  and can therefore, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity
  as referred to in Article 2 of the EU Treaty and set out in Article 5 of the EC Treaty
  . In accordance with the principle of proportionality, this Framework Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. |
| Amendment 15 |
| Recital 10a (new) |
| | (10a) The illegal trade in organs will be undermined if more people are ready to donate tissues, cells and organs after their death. That is why it is necessary to promote information and awareness campaigns at national and European level on the donation of tissues, cells and organs based on the theme: ‘We are all potential donors’. The aim of these campaigns should be to help European citizens decide to become donors during their lifetime and let their families or legal representatives know their wishes. |
| Amendment 16 |
| Recital 11a (new) |
| | (11a) Illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues is driven by demand. It is therefore essential to take a comprehensive approach, pursuant to Article 152 of the Treaty, addressing the underlying causes of the problem: the severe shortage of organs available for transplant. |
| Amendment 17 |
| Recital 11b (new) |
| | (11b) The Commission and the Member States should do more to inform the public on the issue of organ and tissue donation and to encourage citizens to indicate their consent or otherwise to the use of their organs and tissue in the event of death. |
| Amendment 18 |
| Recital 11c (new) |
| | (11c) Particular attention should be paid to the use of the Internet as a tool facilitating illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues, in particular due to the discrepancy between supply and demand at national level. |
| Amendment 19 |
| Article 1, point 3, introductory phrase |
| 3. The term ‘human organs and tissues’ does not cover: | Deleted |
| Amendment 20 |
| Article 1, point 3, point (a) |
| (a) reproductive organs and tissues; | Deleted |
| Amendment 21 |
| Article 1, point 3, point (b) |
| (b) embryonic organs and tissues; | Deleted |
| Amendment 22 |
| Article 1, point 3, point (c) |
| (c) blood and blood derivatives; | Deleted |
| Amendment 49 |
| Article 1, point 4a (new) |
| | 4a. | ‘Illegal trafficking’ shall mean trafficking in organs and/or unmodified tissues for profit. Bodies or organisations operating for profit may, however, use human tissue or cells as source material when manufacturing products for bio-pharmaceutical use
  . |

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AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 1

Title

Council Framework Decision concerning the prevention and control of trafficking in human organs and tissues

Council Framework Decision concerning the prevention and control of
  illegal
  trafficking in human organs,
  parts of organs
  and tissues

(This amendment applies throughout the text;)

Amendment 2

Recital 1

(1) The Action Plan of the Council and the Commission on how best to implement the provisions of the Treaty of Amsterdam on an area of freedom, security and justice, the Tampere European Council on 15 and 16 October 1999 and the Santa Maria da Feira European Council on 19 and 20 June 2000,
  as listed in the scoreboard, indicate or call for
  legislative action against trafficking in human beings, including
  common definitions, incriminations and sanctions
  .

(1) The Action Plan of the Council and the Commission on how best to implement the provisions of the Treaty of Amsterdam on an area of freedom, security and justice —
  Text adopted by the Justice and Home Affairs Council of 3 December 1998 and endorsed by the Vienna European Council of 11 and 12 December 1998,
  the Tampere European Council on 15 and 16 October 1999 and the Santa Maria da Feira European Council on 19 and 20 June 2000,
  have established repeatedly as one of the EU's political priorities the need to take joint
  legislative action against trafficking in human beings, including
  the definition of offences and penalties
  .

Amendment 3

Recital 2

(2) Trafficking in human organs and tissues is a form of trafficking in human beings, which comprises serious violations of fundamental human rights and, in particular, of human dignity and physical integrity. Such trafficking is an area of activity of organised criminal groups who
  often
  have recourse to inadmissible practices such as the abuse of vulnerable persons and the use of violence and threats. In addition, it gives rise to serious risks to public health and infringes on the right of citizens to equal access to health services. Finally, it undermines citizens' confidence in the legitimate transplantation system.

(2)
  Illegal
  trafficking in human organs
  , parts of organs
  and tissues is a form of trafficking in human beings, which comprises serious violations of fundamental human rights and, in particular, of human dignity and physical integrity. Such
  illegal
  trafficking is an area of activity of organised criminal groups who have recourse to inadmissible practices such as the abuse
  and exploitation
  of vulnerable persons
  ,
  and the use of violence and threats. In addition, it gives rise to serious risks to public health and infringes on the right of citizens to equal access to health services. Finally, it undermines citizens' confidence in the legitimate transplantation system.

Amendment 4

Recital 2a (new)

(2a) Illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues gives rise to serious risks to public health. Financial pressure on the donor can lead to significant health risks for the donor. For example, the donation of kidneys and parts of the liver from living donors leads to bleeding which may be fatal. Donation of egg cells and the necessary hormone treatment can lead to cancer and sterility. Trade in organs and tissues can also entail significant risks for the recipient, because a donor who donates without consent or under financial pressure may not disclose his medical history. Illegal trade infringes the right of citizens to equal access to health services, and undermines citizens' confidence in the legitimate transplantation system, which may lead to a further shortage of supply of voluntarily donated tissues and organs.

Amendment 5

Recital 3

(3) Opposition to the sale of the human body and its parts has been addressed repeatedly by many international organisations and has been the subject of regulation by international conventions. As early as 1978, the Council of Europe in its Decision (78)29 on harmonisation of legislation of Member States relating to removal, grafting and transplantation of human substances, which was adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 11 May 1978, declared that no human substance may be offered for profit. This declaration was confirmed at the 3rd Conference of European Health Ministers, which was held in Paris on 16 and 17 November 1987, the final statement of which stressed that a human organ may not be offered for profit by any organ exchange body, organ storage centre or any other organisation or private individual.

(3) Opposition
  to illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues and, more generally,
  to the sale of the human body and its parts has been addressed repeatedly by many international organisations and has been the subject of regulation by international conventions As early as 1978, the Council of Europe in its Decision (78)29 on harmonisation of legislation of Member States relating to removal, grafting and transplantation of human substances, which was adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 11 May 1978, declared that no human substance may be offered for profit. This declaration was confirmed at the 3rd Conference of European Health Ministers, which was held in Paris on 16 and 17 November 1987, the final statement of which stressed that a human organ may not be offered for profit by any organ exchange body, organ storage centre or any other organisation or private individual.

Amendment 6

Recital 4

(4) An important step in the attempt to combat trafficking in human organs and tissues
  and, more generally, as regards opposition to the sale of the human body and its parts
  is the Convention of the Council of Europe on Human Rights and Biomedicine which was signed in Oviedo on 4 April 1997 and came into force on 1 December 1999. Article 21 of this Convention contains a prohibition on drawing financial gain from the human body and its parts. Article 25 requires the signatory States to make provision for sanctions — not necessarily of a penal nature — against anyone who infringes the provisions of the Convention. To this Convention was annexed an Additional Protocol concerning Transplantation of Organs and Tissues of Human Origin, which was
  drawn up
  on 24 January 2002, but has not entered into force to date. In Article 21 of the Additional Protocol it is specified that the human body and its parts may not give rise to financial gain or comparable advantage. It also prohibits any advertising of the need for, or availability of, organs or tissues, with a view to offering or seeking financial gain or comparable advantage. Article 22 of the Additional Protocol
  lays down the obligation to prohibit organ and tissue trafficking
  .

(4) An important step in the attempt to combat
  illegal
  trafficking in human organs
  , parts of organs and tissues,
  is the Convention of the Council of Europe on Human Rights and Biomedicine which was signed in Oviedo on 4 April 1997 and came into force on 1 December 1999. Article 21 of this Convention contains a prohibition on drawing financial gain from the human body and its parts. Article 25 requires the signatory States to make provision for sanctions — not necessarily of a penal nature — against anyone who infringes the provisions of the Convention. To this Convention was annexed an Additional Protocol concerning Transplantation of Organs and Tissues of Human Origin, which was
  opened for signing by the signatory states to the Convention
  on 24 January 2002, but has not entered into force to date. In Article 21 of the Additional Protocol it is specified that the human body and its parts may not give rise to financial gain or comparable advantage. It also prohibits any advertising of the need for, or availability of, organs or tissues, with a view to offering or seeking financial gain or comparable advantage. Article 22 of the Additional Protocol
  prohibits illicit trafficking in organs and tissues of human origin
  .

Amendment 7

Recital 6

(6) The Protocol to prevent, suppress and punish trafficking in persons, especially women and children,
  supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime,
  includes the removal of human organs
  in the definition of exploitation, which characterises trafficking in persons
  . This Protocol represents a decisive step towards international cooperation to combat trafficking in human organs.

(6) The
  Additional
  Protocol
  to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime, which aims
  to prevent, suppress and punish trafficking in persons, especially women and children, includes
  , as one of the forms which exploitation may take in the context of trafficking in persons,
  the removal of human organs. This Protocol represents a decisive step towards international cooperation to combat
  illegal
  trafficking in human organs,
  parts of organs and tissues.

Amendment 8

Recital 6a (new)

(6a) Article 3 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union prohibits making the human body and its parts as such a source of financial gain.

Amendment 9

Recital 7a (new)

(7a) The wide divergences between the laws of Member States in this field create a favourable environment for criminal networks, which are able to exploit the weaker legislation in place in certain Member States.

Amendment 10

Recital 8

(8) The important work performed by international organisations, especially the UN, the World Health Organisation and the Council of Europe, should be complemented by that of the European Union.

(8) The important work performed by international organisations, especially the UN, the World Health Organisation and the Council of Europe,
  in combating the illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues
  should be complemented by that of the European Union.

Amendment 11

Recital 9

(9) It is necessary that the serious criminal offence of trafficking in human organs and tissues be addressed not only through individual action by each Member State but by
  a comprehensive approach, of which
  the definition of the elements of the offence,
  common to all the Member States
  , and effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties
  should form an integral part
  .

(9) It is necessary that the serious criminal offence of
  illegal
  trafficking in human organs
  , parts of organs
  and tissues be addressed not only through individual action by each Member State but also by
  closer cooperation in penal matters between the Member States, by means of the adoption of legislation to harmonise
  the definition of the
  constitutive
  elements of the offence, and
  of
  effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties.

Amendment 12

Recital 9a (new)

(9a) It is necessary to establish rules governing competence with a view to ensuring that successful legal action can be taken against the perpetrators of all offences involving illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues.

Amendment 13

Recital 9b (new)

(9b) Special attention should be paid to ensure protection of minors and other particularly vulnerable persons who are liable to become victims of illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues.

Amendment 14

Recital 10

(10) Since the above objectives of the Framework Decision cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, this Framework Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.

(10) Since the above objectives of the Framework Decision cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States
  acting unilaterally
  and can therefore, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity
  as referred to in Article 2 of the EU Treaty and set out in Article 5 of the EC Treaty
  . In accordance with the principle of proportionality, this Framework Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.

Amendment 15

Recital 10a (new)

(10a) The illegal trade in organs will be undermined if more people are ready to donate tissues, cells and organs after their death. That is why it is necessary to promote information and awareness campaigns at national and European level on the donation of tissues, cells and organs based on the theme: ‘We are all potential donors’. The aim of these campaigns should be to help European citizens decide to become donors during their lifetime and let their families or legal representatives know their wishes.

Amendment 16

Recital 11a (new)

(11a) Illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues is driven by demand. It is therefore essential to take a comprehensive approach, pursuant to Article 152 of the Treaty, addressing the underlying causes of the problem: the severe shortage of organs available for transplant.

Amendment 17

Recital 11b (new)

(11b) The Commission and the Member States should do more to inform the public on the issue of organ and tissue donation and to encourage citizens to indicate their consent or otherwise to the use of their organs and tissue in the event of death.

Amendment 18

Recital 11c (new)

(11c) Particular attention should be paid to the use of the Internet as a tool facilitating illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues, in particular due to the discrepancy between supply and demand at national level.

Amendment 19

Article 1, point 3, introductory phrase

3. The term ‘human organs and tissues’ does not cover:

Deleted

Amendment 20

Article 1, point 3, point (a)

(a) reproductive organs and tissues;

Deleted

Amendment 21

Article 1, point 3, point (b)

(b) embryonic organs and tissues;

Deleted

Amendment 22

Article 1, point 3, point (c)

(c) blood and blood derivatives;

Deleted

Amendment 49

Article 1, point 4a (new)

4a.

‘Illegal trafficking’ shall mean trafficking in organs and/or unmodified tissues for profit. Bodies or organisations operating for profit may, however, use human tissue or cells as source material when manufacturing products for bio-pharmaceutical use
  .

Amendment 23

Article 2, introductory phrase

Each Member State shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the following acts are punishable:

Each Member State shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the following acts
  , where committed intentionally,
  are punishable:

Amendment 24

Article 2, point 1, introductory phrase

| 1. | The recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or reception of a person, including any exchange or transfer of control over
  that
  person, where |
| --- | --- |

1.

The recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or reception of a person, including any exchange or transfer of control over
  that
  person, where

| 1. | The recruitment, transportation
  , lodging,
  transfer, harbouring or reception of a person, including any exchange or transfer of control over
  a
  person,
  carried out with the intention of illegally removing organs, parts of organs or tissues from that person,
  where |
| --- | --- |

1.

The recruitment, transportation
  , lodging,
  transfer, harbouring or reception of a person, including any exchange or transfer of control over
  a
  person,
  carried out with the intention of illegally removing organs, parts of organs or tissues from that person,
  where

Amendment 25

Article 2, point 1, point (a)

| (a) | use is made of force
  or
  threats, including abduction, or |
| --- | --- |

(a)

use is made of force
  or
  threats, including abduction, or

| (a) | use is made of force
  , violence,
  threats,
  deceit or other forms of coercion, in particular psychological or physical,
  including abduction, or |
| --- | --- |

(a)

use is made of force
  , violence,
  threats,
  deceit or other forms of coercion, in particular psychological or physical,
  including abduction, or

Amendment 26

Article 2, point 1, point (b)

(b) use is made of fraudulent means, or

Deleted

Amendment 27

Article 2, point 1, point (d)

| (d) | payments or benefits are given, or received in order to obtain the consent of a person having control over another person
  with the aim of removal of an organ or tissues from the latter
  . |
| --- | --- |

(d)

payments or benefits are given, or received in order to obtain the consent of a person having control over another person
  with the aim of removal of an organ or tissues from the latter
  .

| (d) | payment or benefits are given,
  accepted
  or received in order to obtain the consent of a person having control over another person. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

payment or benefits are given,
  accepted
  or received in order to obtain the consent of a person having control over another person.

Amendment 28

Article 2, point 2, point (a)

| 2
  (a) | the removal of an organ from a living donor effected using force, threats or fraud. |
| --- | --- |

2
  (a)

the removal of an organ from a living donor effected using force, threats or fraud.

| 2a
  (a) | The removal of an organ
  , part of an organ or tissue
  from a living donor effected using force, threats
  , in particular psychological or physical, deceit or any other form of coercion
  or fraud. |
| --- | --- |

2a
  (a)

The removal of an organ
  , part of an organ or tissue
  from a living donor effected using force, threats
  , in particular psychological or physical, deceit or any other form of coercion
  or fraud.

Amendment 54

Article 2, point 2, point (aa) (new)

| (aa) | the removal of an organ from a living donor who has no close personal relationship as defined by law with the recipient; in the absence of such relationship, organs may be donated only under the conditions defined by law and with the approval of an appropriate independent body; |
| --- | --- |

(aa)

Amendment 29

Article 2, point 2, point (b)

| 2
  (b) | the removal of an organ from a donor who has consented thereto further to the payment or promise of financial consideration; |
| --- | --- |

2
  (b)

the removal of an organ from a donor who has consented thereto further to the payment or promise of financial consideration;

| 2a
  (b) | the removal of an organ
  or part of an organ or tissue
  from a donor who has consented thereto further to the payment,
  offer
  or promise of financial consideration,
  or to the provision of a comparable advantage
  ; |
| --- | --- |

2a
  (b)

the removal of an organ
  or part of an organ or tissue
  from a donor who has consented thereto further to the payment,
  offer
  or promise of financial consideration,
  or to the provision of a comparable advantage
  ;

Amendment 30

Article 2, point 2, point (c)

| (c) | The payment, offer or promise of a financial consideration, directly or via third parties, to a donor in order to obtain his consent to the removal of an organ; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

The payment, offer or promise of a financial consideration, directly or via third parties, to a donor in order to obtain his consent to the removal of an organ;

| (a) | The payment, offer or promise of a financial consideration,
  or the provision of a comparable advantage,
  directly or via third parties, to a donor in order to obtain his consent to the removal of an organ
  or part of an organ or of tissue
  . |
| --- | --- |

(a)

The payment, offer or promise of a financial consideration,
  or the provision of a comparable advantage,
  directly or via third parties, to a donor in order to obtain his consent to the removal of an organ
  or part of an organ or of tissue
  .

Amendment 31

Article 2, point 2, point (d)

| (d) | The receipt of or demand for financial consideration by a donor so that the donor will agree to the removal of an organ; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

Deleted

Amendment 32

Article 2, point 2, point (e)

| (e) | Action as an intermediary in carrying out any of the acts set out in
  points (a), (b), (c) and (d)
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

Action as an intermediary in carrying out any of the acts set out in
  points (a), (b), (c) and (d)
  ;

| (b) | Action as an intermediary in carrying out any of the acts set out in
  this point
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Action as an intermediary in carrying out any of the acts set out in
  this point
  ;

Amendment 33

Article 2, point 2, point (f)

| (f) | The demand for, receipt, payment, offer or promise of financial consideration with the aim of offering or acquiring or, more generally, trafficking in human organs and tissues. |
| --- | --- |

(f)

Deleted

Amendment 34

Article 2, point (2), point (fa) (new)

| (fa) | Advertising, via the Internet or any other medium, the need for, or availability of human organs, parts of organs or tissues, with a view to offering or seeking financial gain or comparable advantage
  . |
| --- | --- |

(fa)

Advertising, via the Internet or any other medium, the need for, or availability of human organs, parts of organs or tissues, with a view to offering or seeking financial gain or comparable advantage
  .

Amendment 35

Article 2, point 2b (new)

| 2b. | Points 2 and 2a shall not prevent payments which do not constitute a financial gain or comparable advantage, in particular:







  — | compensation of living donors for loss of earnings and any other justifiable expenses relating to the legal removal of human organs, parts of organs or tissues or connected with medical examinations; |
| --- | --- | --- |

2b.

—

compensation of living donors for loss of earnings and any other justifiable expenses relating to the legal removal of human organs, parts of organs or tissues or connected with medical examinations;

| — | payment of a justifiable fee for legitimate medical or related technical services rendered in connection with transplantation; |
| --- | --- |

—

payment of a justifiable fee for legitimate medical or related technical services rendered in connection with transplantation;

| — | compensation in case of undue damage resulting from the legal removal of organs, parts of organs or tissues from living persons. |
| --- | --- |

—

compensation in case of undue damage resulting from the legal removal of organs, parts of organs or tissues from living persons.

Amendment 36

Article 2, point 3, point (a)

| (a) | The purchase, possession, storage, transport, import, export
  or
  transfer of possession of human organs removed by means of one of the acts set out in paragraphs 1 and 2; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

The purchase, possession, storage, transport, import, export
  or
  transfer of possession of human organs removed by means of one of the acts set out in paragraphs 1 and 2;

| (a) | The purchase, possession, storage, transport, import, export
  and
  transfer of possession of human organs,
  parts of organs and tissues
  removed by means of one of the acts set out in paragraphs 1 and 2; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

The purchase, possession, storage, transport, import, export
  and
  transfer of possession of human organs,
  parts of organs and tissues
  removed by means of one of the acts set out in paragraphs 1 and 2;

Amendment 37

Article 2, point 3a (new)

| 3a. | Provision of false documents with the intention of perpetrating the acts referred to in this Article. |
| --- | --- |

3a.

Amendment 38

Article 4, paragraph 2, point (c)

| (c) | the offence has caused further
  serious
  physical harm to the victim, |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the offence has caused further
  serious
  physical harm to the victim,

| (c) | the offence has
  been accompanied by severe violence or
  has caused further physical harm to the victim, |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the offence has
  been accompanied by severe violence or
  has caused further physical harm to the victim,

Amendment 39

Article 4, paragraph 2, point (d)

| (d) | the offence has been committed within the framework of a criminal organisation as defined in Joint Action 98/733/JHA
  , apart from the penalty level referred to therein
  . |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the offence has been committed within the framework of a criminal organisation as defined in Joint Action 98/733/JHA
  , apart from the penalty level referred to therein
  .

| (d) | the offence has been committed within the framework of a criminal organisation as defined in Joint Action 98/733/JHA. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the offence has been committed within the framework of a criminal organisation as defined in Joint Action 98/733/JHA.

Amendment 40

Article 4a (new)

Article 4a

Specific circumstances

Each Member State shall consider the possibility of taking the necessary measures to ensure that the penalties referred to in Article 4 may be reduced where the author of the offence supplies the administrative or legal authorities with information which they could not have obtained by other means and which helps them to:

| (i) | prevent or reduce the effects of the offence; |
| --- | --- |

(i)

prevent or reduce the effects of the offence;

| (ii) | identify or bring to justice the other persons responsible for the offence; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

identify or bring to justice the other persons responsible for the offence;

| (iii) | establish evidence or; |
| --- | --- |

(iii)

establish evidence or;

| (iv) | prevent other offences among those referred to in Article 2 from being committed. |
| --- | --- |

(iv)

prevent other offences among those referred to in Article 2 from being committed.

Amendment 41

Article 7, title

Jurisdiction and prosecution

Jurisdiction
  , legal proceedings
  and prosecution

Amendment 42

Article 7, point (-a) (new)

| (-a) | the offence is committed on board a vessel flying its flag or on an aircraft registered in its territory; |
| --- | --- |

(-a)

Amendment 43

Article 7, point (b)

(b) the perpetrator is one of its nationals; or

| (b) | the perpetrator is one of its nationals
  or is resident on its territory
  ; or |
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(b)

the perpetrator is one of its nationals
  or is resident on its territory
  ; or

Amendment 44

Article 7, paragraph 1a (new)

Where an offence falls under the competence of more than one Member State and any of those Member States may legitimately initiate legal proceedings on the same grounds, the Member States concerned shall cooperate with a view to determining which will initiate legal action against the perpetrators of the offence, with the aim of concentrating those actions, as far as possible, in a single Member State. To that effect, Member States may resort to Eurojust or to any other existing competent body or mechanisms in force within the European Union in order to facilitate cooperation between legal authorities and coordinate their actions.

Amendment 45

Article 7a (new)

Article 7a

Territory covered

This Framework Decision shall apply to Gibraltar.

Amendment 46

Article 8, paragraph 1

1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to comply with the provisions of this Framework Decision
  before [...].

1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to comply with the provisions of this Framework Decision
  no later than 31 December 2004
  .

Amendment 47

Article 8, paragraph 2

2.
  Before the date referred to in paragraph 1,
  the Member States shall transmit to the General Secretariat of the Council and to the Commission the text of the provisions transposing into their national law the obligations imposed on them under this Framework Decision.

2.
  No later than 31 December 2004,
  the Member States shall transmit to the General Secretariat of the Council and to the Commission the text of the provisions transposing into their national law the obligations imposed on them under this Framework Decision.

Amendment 48

Article 8, paragraph 3

3. Before
  [...]
  , on the basis of a report established on the basis of this information and a written report from the Commission, the Council shall assess the extent to which Member States have complied with the provisions of this Framework Decision.

3. Before
  31 December 2005
  , on the basis of a report established on the basis of this information and a written report from the Commission, the Council shall assess the extent to which Member States have complied with the provisions of this Framework Decision.

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(1)  OJ C 100, 26.4.2003, p. 27.

(2)  OJ C 227 E, 24.9.2002, p. 505.

P5_TA(2003)0458

Additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision on additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro amending Decision 2002/882/EC providing further macro financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (COM(2003) 506 — C5-0428/2003 — 2003/0190(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 506) (1), |
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having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 506) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 308 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0428/2003), |
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having regard to Article 308 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0428/2003),

| — | 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 Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (A5-0356/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (A5-0356/2003),

| 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 the Commission. |
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5.

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

| TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION | AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT |
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| Amendment 1 |
| Recital 6a (new) |
| | (6a)The grant component of this assistance is without prejudice to the powers of the Budgetary Authority and its implementation will be subject to the availability of appropriations under the corresponding budget heading. |
| Abänderung 2 |
| Recital 6b (new) |
| | (6b) The Commission, having consulted the IMF, should confirm that the increase of macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro would not be to the detriment of foreseen macro-financial assistance for other countries covered by the same budget heading. |

TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 1

Recital 6a (new)

(6a)The grant component of this assistance is without prejudice to the powers of the Budgetary Authority and its implementation will be subject to the availability of appropriations under the corresponding budget heading.

Abänderung 2

Recital 6b (new)

(6b) The Commission, having consulted the IMF, should confirm that the increase of macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro would not be to the detriment of foreseen macro-financial assistance for other countries covered by the same budget heading.

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ.

P5_TA(2003)0459

Outcome of the European Council

European Parliament resolution on the outcome of the European Council meeting held in Brussels on 16-17 October 2003

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Presidency conclusions of the European Council meeting held in Brussels on 16 and 17 October 2003, |
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having regard to the Presidency conclusions of the European Council meeting held in Brussels on 16 and 17 October 2003,

I.   Intergovernmental Conference (IGC)

| 1. | Reaffirms that the IGC will fail if it unravels the consensus achieved by the Convention; recalls that all the national parliaments and governments and the European Parliament and Commission were represented in the Convention; |
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1.

Reaffirms that the IGC will fail if it unravels the consensus achieved by the Convention; recalls that all the national parliaments and governments and the European Parliament and Commission were represented in the Convention;

| 2. | Affirms its opposition to abolishing the Legislative Council; insists on respect for the principle of the separation of powers and openness of the legislative procedure; |
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2.

Affirms its opposition to abolishing the Legislative Council; insists on respect for the principle of the separation of powers and openness of the legislative procedure;

| 3. | Recalls that the agreement in the Convention concerning the Foreign Minister was deliberately intended to bring together a number of functions concerning external relations, namely those of High Representative, of Commissioner coordinating external policies, and of Chair of the Foreign Affairs Council; considers that any attempt to remove, limit or weaken any one of these elements would destroy the compromise; |
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3.

Recalls that the agreement in the Convention concerning the Foreign Minister was deliberately intended to bring together a number of functions concerning external relations, namely those of High Representative, of Commissioner coordinating external policies, and of Chair of the Foreign Affairs Council; considers that any attempt to remove, limit or weaken any one of these elements would destroy the compromise;

| 4. | Urges the IGC to focus on ensuring the coherence of Part III with Parts I and II of the Constitution; urges again that the IGC finish in December 2003; |
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4.

Urges the IGC to focus on ensuring the coherence of Part III with Parts I and II of the Constitution; urges again that the IGC finish in December 2003;

| 5. | Urges the IGC to adopt improved provisions on Part IV of the Constitution; |
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5.

Urges the IGC to adopt improved provisions on Part IV of the Constitution;

| 6. | Commits itself to playing a full and constructive part in bringing about a successful conclusion to the IGC; |
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6.

Commits itself to playing a full and constructive part in bringing about a successful conclusion to the IGC;

II.   Relaunching The European Economy

| 7. | Shares the view that economic policies should continue to be aimed at producing job-creating and sustainable growth; to achieve this, the key priorities should be maintaining sound macroeconomic policies, within the framework provided by the Stability and Growth Pact and the current Financial Perspective ceilings, accelerating structural reforms — particularly efforts to increase the flexibility of product, capital and labour markets — and the promotion of investment in infrastructure and human capital; |
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7.

Shares the view that economic policies should continue to be aimed at producing job-creating and sustainable growth; to achieve this, the key priorities should be maintaining sound macroeconomic policies, within the framework provided by the Stability and Growth Pact and the current Financial Perspective ceilings, accelerating structural reforms — particularly efforts to increase the flexibility of product, capital and labour markets — and the promotion of investment in infrastructure and human capital;

| 8. | Regrets that, ten years after Delors' white paper and three years after the launch of the Lisbon strategy, the decisions needed to reverse economic decline have once again been delayed; requests that, following the December European Council, the long-awaited and often-cited decisions be finally taken; |
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8.

Regrets that, ten years after Delors' white paper and three years after the launch of the Lisbon strategy, the decisions needed to reverse economic decline have once again been delayed; requests that, following the December European Council, the long-awaited and often-cited decisions be finally taken;

| 9. | Welcomes the apparent political will to speed up the implementation of Europe- wide investment activities in key areas such as transport, energy, telecoms, IT and R&D and underlines the urgent need for the adoption of the Europe-wide ‘quick-start programme’ as well as adequate national growth programmes; underlines that boosting investments in key projects cannot alone solve either the immediate, nor the long-term problems for the European economy; considers that the European Council in December should focus on achieving the existing objectives in the Lisbon agenda in order to make the Union the most competitive knowledge-based economy in the world by 2010; |
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9.

Welcomes the apparent political will to speed up the implementation of Europe- wide investment activities in key areas such as transport, energy, telecoms, IT and R&D and underlines the urgent need for the adoption of the Europe-wide ‘quick-start programme’ as well as adequate national growth programmes; underlines that boosting investments in key projects cannot alone solve either the immediate, nor the long-term problems for the European economy; considers that the European Council in December should focus on achieving the existing objectives in the Lisbon agenda in order to make the Union the most competitive knowledge-based economy in the world by 2010;

| 10. | Regrets that the environmental and sustainability aspects have not been properly taken into account and insists again that the impact of European policies and legislation on these aspects should be carefully assessed; calls on the Member States to promote an ambitious EU plan for development of clean technologies; insists on the potential of such an initiative for the environment, growth and employment, and social welfare; looks forward to the Commission's action plan on environmental technologies; |
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10.

Regrets that the environmental and sustainability aspects have not been properly taken into account and insists again that the impact of European policies and legislation on these aspects should be carefully assessed; calls on the Member States to promote an ambitious EU plan for development of clean technologies; insists on the potential of such an initiative for the environment, growth and employment, and social welfare; looks forward to the Commission's action plan on environmental technologies;

| 11. | Furthermore considers it to be essential to the success of this initiative that it should focus on projects that are sustainable and economically and financially viable and have a clear European value; when establishing projects eligible for the ‘quick-start programme’ and in order to attain a high level of co-financing for these projects, cost/benefit analyses should be used; this initiative must complement the aims and resources of the internal market; |
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11.

Furthermore considers it to be essential to the success of this initiative that it should focus on projects that are sustainable and economically and financially viable and have a clear European value; when establishing projects eligible for the ‘quick-start programme’ and in order to attain a high level of co-financing for these projects, cost/benefit analyses should be used; this initiative must complement the aims and resources of the internal market;

| 12. | Considers that the Lisbon structural reform agenda, notably labour market reforms, must result in better jobs in order to create a knowledge-based economy, and that substantial investments in people are therefore essential; insists that, as economic and social reforms have to be mutually supportive, these reforms must be achieved in close cooperation with the social partners; |
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12.

Considers that the Lisbon structural reform agenda, notably labour market reforms, must result in better jobs in order to create a knowledge-based economy, and that substantial investments in people are therefore essential; insists that, as economic and social reforms have to be mutually supportive, these reforms must be achieved in close cooperation with the social partners;

| 13. | Insists that Member States should commit themselves to boost research and investment in human capital across the European economy and re-orientate public spending towards increasing environmentally friendly production and the improvement of skills and life-long learning; urges that life-long learning and clean technology projects should therefore be included in the forthcoming ‘quick-start programme’; |
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13.

Insists that Member States should commit themselves to boost research and investment in human capital across the European economy and re-orientate public spending towards increasing environmentally friendly production and the improvement of skills and life-long learning; urges that life-long learning and clean technology projects should therefore be included in the forthcoming ‘quick-start programme’;

| 14. | Notes the initiative to develop the social dimension, and welcomes the wish to ensure the sustainability of pension systems; strongly emphasises that, along with the necessary pension reforms, Member States must increase the labour market participation of underemployed sections of the population, such as women, immigrants, older workers and disabled people, e.g. through targeted integration measures, measures to reconcile work and family life and incentives to promote a longer working life; stresses, furthermore, that all Member States must promote incentives for work, e.g. by taking action to adapt tax and benefit systems to make work and education pay; reiterates that full employment is the best way to ensure the sustainability of pensions; |
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14.

Notes the initiative to develop the social dimension, and welcomes the wish to ensure the sustainability of pension systems; strongly emphasises that, along with the necessary pension reforms, Member States must increase the labour market participation of underemployed sections of the population, such as women, immigrants, older workers and disabled people, e.g. through targeted integration measures, measures to reconcile work and family life and incentives to promote a longer working life; stresses, furthermore, that all Member States must promote incentives for work, e.g. by taking action to adapt tax and benefit systems to make work and education pay; reiterates that full employment is the best way to ensure the sustainability of pensions;

| 15. | Underlines again that the cornerstone of the Lisbon and Göteborg strategy is the balanced policy mix of mutually supportive economic reform, full employment, social cohesion and sound management of the environment; is therefore of the opinion that all the Council formations concerned should be equally involved; |
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15.

Underlines again that the cornerstone of the Lisbon and Göteborg strategy is the balanced policy mix of mutually supportive economic reform, full employment, social cohesion and sound management of the environment; is therefore of the opinion that all the Council formations concerned should be equally involved;

III.   Strengthening Freedom, Security and Justice

Managing the Union's Common Borders

| 16. | Welcomes the Council's willingness to strengthen the management of external borders in the interests of an area of freedom, security and justice, and is in favour of allocating the necessary funds in order to cover the most pressing needs in this domain, noting the particular need for support to be provided as a result of the new external borders; |
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16.

Welcomes the Council's willingness to strengthen the management of external borders in the interests of an area of freedom, security and justice, and is in favour of allocating the necessary funds in order to cover the most pressing needs in this domain, noting the particular need for support to be provided as a result of the new external borders;

| 17. | Stresses that the effective management of the external borders of the Member States should be developed through coherent Community action, with the full involvement of Parliament; |
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17.

Stresses that the effective management of the external borders of the Member States should be developed through coherent Community action, with the full involvement of Parliament;

| 18. | Notes the European Council's call for the setting-up of a Border Management Agency, but would prefer to see an operational structure, coordinated by the Commission, established as a precursor to an EU Corps of Border Guards made up of special national forces, financed by the EU; |
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18.

Notes the European Council's call for the setting-up of a Border Management Agency, but would prefer to see an operational structure, coordinated by the Commission, established as a precursor to an EU Corps of Border Guards made up of special national forces, financed by the EU;

| 19. | Welcomes the importance given to full implementation of the plan for the management of external borders and the setting-up of air and maritime border centres, as concrete steps towards cooperation to avoid tragic human consequences, such as those recently seen on the Mediterranean coasts of Spain and Italy; |
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19.

Welcomes the importance given to full implementation of the plan for the management of external borders and the setting-up of air and maritime border centres, as concrete steps towards cooperation to avoid tragic human consequences, such as those recently seen on the Mediterranean coasts of Spain and Italy;

Controlling migratory flows

| 20. | Welcomes the European Council's commitment to the Thessaloniki priorities and insists on the need for a global and balanced approach to immigration issues, which includes policies for reception and integration of legal immigrants; stresses the need to relate immigration to social, employment and economic policies; |
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20.

Welcomes the European Council's commitment to the Thessaloniki priorities and insists on the need for a global and balanced approach to immigration issues, which includes policies for reception and integration of legal immigrants; stresses the need to relate immigration to social, employment and economic policies;

| 21. | Agrees with the global approach of strengthening partnership with countries of origin, as proposed in Thessaloniki, and welcomes the Commission's beginning a study on the relationship between legal and illegal immigration, but reiterates the view of the European Council that each Member State must retain ultimate responsibility for the number of people admitted to its territory and that any use of quotas by the Union must be restricted to negotiations with third countries; |
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21.

Agrees with the global approach of strengthening partnership with countries of origin, as proposed in Thessaloniki, and welcomes the Commission's beginning a study on the relationship between legal and illegal immigration, but reiterates the view of the European Council that each Member State must retain ultimate responsibility for the number of people admitted to its territory and that any use of quotas by the Union must be restricted to negotiations with third countries;

| 22. | Is favourably disposed towards a return policy which respects humanitarian principles, but is of the view that this should be financed by a specific instrument supported by a new legal base; |
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22.

Is favourably disposed towards a return policy which respects humanitarian principles, but is of the view that this should be financed by a specific instrument supported by a new legal base;

| 23. | Agrees that there is an urgent need to call on the Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council to reach agreement rapidly and adopt the basic legislation proposed by the Commission on a common European asylum system based on high protection requirements; also asks for the adoption of the proposed legislative measures on immigration (such as the directives on admission of third-country nationals and on long-term resident status); |
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23.

Agrees that there is an urgent need to call on the Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council to reach agreement rapidly and adopt the basic legislation proposed by the Commission on a common European asylum system based on high protection requirements; also asks for the adoption of the proposed legislative measures on immigration (such as the directives on admission of third-country nationals and on long-term resident status);

| 24. | Looks forward to a political agreement in the JHA Council by the end of 2003 on the proposals for biometric identifiers in visas, residence permits and passports, on which Parliament is consulted, and stresses that it will seek to evaluate the compatibility of these proposals as well as the development of VIS and SIS II with EU data protection legislation; |
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24.

Looks forward to a political agreement in the JHA Council by the end of 2003 on the proposals for biometric identifiers in visas, residence permits and passports, on which Parliament is consulted, and stresses that it will seek to evaluate the compatibility of these proposals as well as the development of VIS and SIS II with EU data protection legislation;

| 25. | Reaffirms that all the measures concerning external border control, stopping of illegal immigration, Visa Information System (VIS) etc. must not undermine asylum seekers' possibility of access to asylum procedures; |
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25.

Reaffirms that all the measures concerning external border control, stopping of illegal immigration, Visa Information System (VIS) etc. must not undermine asylum seekers' possibility of access to asylum procedures;

Judicial and Police Cooperation

| 26. | Welcomes the Council's wish to strengthen police and judicial cooperation, and calls once again for Europol's powers to be strengthened and for it to be communitised; calls also for the effective introduction of information systems for Schengen (SIS II, VIS) and for Europol with due respect for EU data protection legislation; |
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26.

Welcomes the Council's wish to strengthen police and judicial cooperation, and calls once again for Europol's powers to be strengthened and for it to be communitised; calls also for the effective introduction of information systems for Schengen (SIS II, VIS) and for Europol with due respect for EU data protection legislation;

| 27. | Is seriously worried that many Member States have not yet adopted the necessary legal measures for implementation by 1 January 2004 of the European arrest warrant; insists that the Council should immediately take an initiative with a view to guaranteeing implementation in all Member States in due time; |
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27.

Is seriously worried that many Member States have not yet adopted the necessary legal measures for implementation by 1 January 2004 of the European arrest warrant; insists that the Council should immediately take an initiative with a view to guaranteeing implementation in all Member States in due time;

| 28. | Calls on the Commission, following the Green Paper, to propose appropriate legal measures to guarantee common minimum safeguards in criminal proceedings throughout the EU as a necessary step towards guaranteeing a balance between law enforcement and the protection of fundamental rights; |
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28.

Calls on the Commission, following the Green Paper, to propose appropriate legal measures to guarantee common minimum safeguards in criminal proceedings throughout the EU as a necessary step towards guaranteeing a balance between law enforcement and the protection of fundamental rights;

| 29. | Endorses the importance attached by the European Council to the adoption of the framework decision on the fight against drug trafficking and the deadline set, and warmly welcomes the agreement on jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement of judgments in matrimonial matters and in matters of parental responsibility, and trusts that the regulation will be adopted at the same time as the decision relating to the ratification of the 1996 Hague Convention; |
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29.

Endorses the importance attached by the European Council to the adoption of the framework decision on the fight against drug trafficking and the deadline set, and warmly welcomes the agreement on jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement of judgments in matrimonial matters and in matters of parental responsibility, and trusts that the regulation will be adopted at the same time as the decision relating to the ratification of the 1996 Hague Convention;

Guantanamo Bay detainees

| 30. | Is appalled by the continued detention of approximately 26 European nationals and residents at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba and indeed of all 600 detainees, which is unacceptable; and believes the failure of EU leaders and the Council Presidency to even discuss the matter to be a scandal; |
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30.

Is appalled by the continued detention of approximately 26 European nationals and residents at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba and indeed of all 600 detainees, which is unacceptable; and believes the failure of EU leaders and the Council Presidency to even discuss the matter to be a scandal;

| 31. | Urges the Italian Presidency to raise this matter and the detainees' right to a fair trial at every opportunity with the US administration and to place it on the agenda for the next EU-US Summit; |
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31.

Urges the Italian Presidency to raise this matter and the detainees' right to a fair trial at every opportunity with the US administration and to place it on the agenda for the next EU-US Summit;

IV.   External Relations

WTO

| 32.. | Welcomes and shares the European Council's restated commitment to multilateralism in trade policy; emphasises the risks to the world economy and to the multilateral trade system which could result from a prolonged standstill of negotiations; calls therefore on the Commission to restate its commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and to play an active role in seeking an early resumption of negotiations; |
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32..

Welcomes and shares the European Council's restated commitment to multilateralism in trade policy; emphasises the risks to the world economy and to the multilateral trade system which could result from a prolonged standstill of negotiations; calls therefore on the Commission to restate its commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and to play an active role in seeking an early resumption of negotiations;

Northern Dimension

| 33. | Reiterates the importance it attaches to the Second Northern Dimension Action Plan and is seriously concerned about the ever-diminishing budgetary resources available for the traditional policies of the Union; proposes that a larger proportion of the Northern Dimension Activities should be financed under internal policies (regional and structural budgetary resources) as the Northern Dimension largely contributes to improving the situation in the northern border regions of the EU, contributing to a safer environment for all EU inhabitants and to enhanced security in the nearest EU neighbourhood; believes that, in implementing the Action Plan, the importance of making it as wide-ranging and concrete as possible must be highlighted, in order to promote both political and economic cooperation, including in the field of energy; considers that cases of good practice should serve as an example for the Wider Europe Initiative; |
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33.

Reiterates the importance it attaches to the Second Northern Dimension Action Plan and is seriously concerned about the ever-diminishing budgetary resources available for the traditional policies of the Union; proposes that a larger proportion of the Northern Dimension Activities should be financed under internal policies (regional and structural budgetary resources) as the Northern Dimension largely contributes to improving the situation in the northern border regions of the EU, contributing to a safer environment for all EU inhabitants and to enhanced security in the nearest EU neighbourhood; believes that, in implementing the Action Plan, the importance of making it as wide-ranging and concrete as possible must be highlighted, in order to promote both political and economic cooperation, including in the field of energy; considers that cases of good practice should serve as an example for the Wider Europe Initiative;

Mediterranean

| 34. | Notes the conclusions of the EMAP working party meeting of 16 and 17 October 2003 in Brussels, concerning the establishment and operation of this Parliamentary Assembly; calls for the strengthening of parliamentary cooperation and appeals to all Member States to contribute to developing Euro-Mediterranean parliamentary dialogue in this framework; calls for the Naples Ministerial Conference to approve the conversion of the Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Forum into a Parliamentary Assembly; |
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34.

Notes the conclusions of the EMAP working party meeting of 16 and 17 October 2003 in Brussels, concerning the establishment and operation of this Parliamentary Assembly; calls for the strengthening of parliamentary cooperation and appeals to all Member States to contribute to developing Euro-Mediterranean parliamentary dialogue in this framework; calls for the Naples Ministerial Conference to approve the conversion of the Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Forum into a Parliamentary Assembly;

| 35. | Calls for the study on the creation of a Euro-Mediterranean Bank, as a subsidiary of the EIB, to be actively pursued and to form the subject of an operational decision at the Naples Ministerial Conference on the basis of the Commission Communication of 15 October 2003; |
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35.

Calls for the study on the creation of a Euro-Mediterranean Bank, as a subsidiary of the EIB, to be actively pursued and to form the subject of an operational decision at the Naples Ministerial Conference on the basis of the Commission Communication of 15 October 2003;

| 36. | Calls for the decisions taken at the Valencia Ministerial Conference on the creation of a Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for a dialogue of cultures and civilisations to be implemented and to form the subject of an operational decision at the Naples Ministerial Conference on the basis of the Commission Communication of 15 October 2003; |
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36.

Calls for the decisions taken at the Valencia Ministerial Conference on the creation of a Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for a dialogue of cultures and civilisations to be implemented and to form the subject of an operational decision at the Naples Ministerial Conference on the basis of the Commission Communication of 15 October 2003;

| 37. | Expects a more effective and coherent action in the field of human rights and democracy in the framework of the ‘New Neighbourhood Initiative’; |
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37.

Expects a more effective and coherent action in the field of human rights and democracy in the framework of the ‘New Neighbourhood Initiative’;

Moldova

| 38. | Welcomes the Council's support for the OSCE's efforts to bring about a comprehensive political settlement of the Transdniestrian issue in the Republic of Moldova; |
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38.

Welcomes the Council's support for the OSCE's efforts to bring about a comprehensive political settlement of the Transdniestrian issue in the Republic of Moldova;

| 39. | Stresses the need for a constructive approach in order to bring the process to a conclusion and, in this context, urges the Russian Federation and the Ukraine to discharge, together with the OSCE, their role as mediators; with regard to the completion of the withdrawal of the Russian forces, joins the Council in calling on the Russian Federation to take all the necessary steps to comply with the Istanbul/Porto commitment by the end of 2003; |
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39.

Stresses the need for a constructive approach in order to bring the process to a conclusion and, in this context, urges the Russian Federation and the Ukraine to discharge, together with the OSCE, their role as mediators; with regard to the completion of the withdrawal of the Russian forces, joins the Council in calling on the Russian Federation to take all the necessary steps to comply with the Istanbul/Porto commitment by the end of 2003;

Middle East

| 40. | Expresses its concern at developments and endorses the European Council's appeal to the parties concerned to honour their undertakings and to restore a climate of mutual trust, and in this regard calls on:






  — | the Palestinian National Autority to ensure that its government is capable of making every endeavour in the field of security and of acting against those responsible for terrorist attacks, and to complete the reform programme already undertaken; |
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40.

Expresses its concern at developments and endorses the European Council's appeal to the parties concerned to honour their undertakings and to restore a climate of mutual trust, and in this regard calls on:

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the Palestinian National Autority to ensure that its government is capable of making every endeavour in the field of security and of acting against those responsible for terrorist attacks, and to complete the reform programme already undertaken;

| — | the Israeli government, while recognising its legitimate right to protect its citizens, to renounce the disproportionate use of force, to end extrajudicial executions, to halt the building of the so-called ‘security’ wall that aggravates the living conditions of the Palestinian population in the Territories and prejudges a positive solution of the question of the borders, and to dismantle colonies in accordance with the programme established in the road map; |
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the Israeli government, while recognising its legitimate right to protect its citizens, to renounce the disproportionate use of force, to end extrajudicial executions, to halt the building of the so-called ‘security’ wall that aggravates the living conditions of the Palestinian population in the Territories and prejudges a positive solution of the question of the borders, and to dismantle colonies in accordance with the programme established in the road map;

| 41. | Strongly condemns the intensification of all the instances of violence which have occurred in recent days, including the criminal act that led to the deaths of three US citizens in the Gaza Strip on 15 October 2003, and calls for those responsible to be brought to justice; |
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41.

Strongly condemns the intensification of all the instances of violence which have occurred in recent days, including the criminal act that led to the deaths of three US citizens in the Gaza Strip on 15 October 2003, and calls for those responsible to be brought to justice;

| 42. | Considers more binding initiatives to be essential on the part of the Quartet, as well as the formulation of concrete and urgent proposals to set up a monitoring mechanism through an international force; |
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42.

Considers more binding initiatives to be essential on the part of the Quartet, as well as the formulation of concrete and urgent proposals to set up a monitoring mechanism through an international force;

| 43. | Welcomes the initiatives taken by Israeli and Palestinian political representatives and civil society, especially the signing of the so-called ‘Geneva Accord’ between a group of Israeli and Palestinian politicians and intellectuals; |
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43.

Welcomes the initiatives taken by Israeli and Palestinian political representatives and civil society, especially the signing of the so-called ‘Geneva Accord’ between a group of Israeli and Palestinian politicians and intellectuals;

Iraq

| 44. | Regards UNSC Resolution 1511 as only a first step towards the restoration of international legitimacy in the management of post-war Iraq; |
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44.

Regards UNSC Resolution 1511 as only a first step towards the restoration of international legitimacy in the management of post-war Iraq;

| 45. | Reiterates the positions expressed in its recommendation of 24 September 2003 to the Council on the situation in Iraq (1), as regards:






  — | the central role to be played by the United Nations, |
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45.

Reiterates the positions expressed in its recommendation of 24 September 2003 to the Council on the situation in Iraq (1), as regards:

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the central role to be played by the United Nations,

| — | the need to transfer power to the Iraqi people's representatives as soon as possible, |
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the need to transfer power to the Iraqi people's representatives as soon as possible,

| — | the necessary guarantees in respect of reconstruction aid, through a multilateral and transparent fund; |
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the necessary guarantees in respect of reconstruction aid, through a multilateral and transparent fund;

| 46. | Calls on the President-in-Office of the Council immediately to reach an EU common position in order to adopt a genuine strategy towards Iraq, in accordance with the request made to the High Representative for CFSP; |
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46.

Calls on the President-in-Office of the Council immediately to reach an EU common position in order to adopt a genuine strategy towards Iraq, in accordance with the request made to the High Representative for CFSP;

| 47. | Points out that the amount represented by the pledge at the Madrid donor conference for Iraq must be agreed between the two arms of the budgetary authority, namely the Council and the European Parliament; reiterates that a pledge for Iraq must not be to the detriment of other regions in the world and that this amount must, in addition, take account of the absorption capacity on the ground; |
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47.

Points out that the amount represented by the pledge at the Madrid donor conference for Iraq must be agreed between the two arms of the budgetary authority, namely the Council and the European Parliament; reiterates that a pledge for Iraq must not be to the detriment of other regions in the world and that this amount must, in addition, take account of the absorption capacity on the ground;

| 48. | Expresses the wishes that the new situation resulting from the adoption of Resolution 1511 could extend its effects to the whole Middle East region and notably to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; |
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48.

Expresses the wishes that the new situation resulting from the adoption of Resolution 1511 could extend its effects to the whole Middle East region and notably to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict;

Arab World

| 49. | Strongly supports the initiative launched at the last European Council to promote closer dialogue with Arab countries using the instruments currently available and calls on the Council, the High Representative and the Commission to report to it on the progress made in that field; |
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49.

Strongly supports the initiative launched at the last European Council to promote closer dialogue with Arab countries using the instruments currently available and calls on the Council, the High Representative and the Commission to report to it on the progress made in that field;

Iran

| 50. | Welcomes the readiness of Iran to sign the IAEA additional protocol, following the agreement with the three EU Foreign Ministers who visited the country; |
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50.

Welcomes the readiness of Iran to sign the IAEA additional protocol, following the agreement with the three EU Foreign Ministers who visited the country;

| 51. | Reiterates its willingness to develop wider cooperation with Iran, but insists on the necessity to increase international confidence with regard to the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme and improvements in the areas of human rights, the fight against terrorism and Iran's position on the Middle East Peace Process; in this context, also congratulates Mrs Shirin Ebadi on the award of the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her commitment to democracy and the defence of human rights in Iran; |
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51.

Reiterates its willingness to develop wider cooperation with Iran, but insists on the necessity to increase international confidence with regard to the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme and improvements in the areas of human rights, the fight against terrorism and Iran's position on the Middle East Peace Process; in this context, also congratulates Mrs Shirin Ebadi on the award of the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her commitment to democracy and the defence of human rights in Iran;

Kosovo

| 52. | Welcomes the beginning of the talks between the representatives of Kosovo and the government of Serbia with a view to dealing first with technical matters; |
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52.

Welcomes the beginning of the talks between the representatives of Kosovo and the government of Serbia with a view to dealing first with technical matters;

| 53. | Calls on the Council and all the parties involved in the dialogue to facilitate joint efforts towards achieving normalisation in Kosovo and bring it up to EU standards, and to focus on practical problems of daily life within the area of energy, transport, and communications, as well as on returnees and missing persons; |
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53.

Calls on the Council and all the parties involved in the dialogue to facilitate joint efforts towards achieving normalisation in Kosovo and bring it up to EU standards, and to focus on practical problems of daily life within the area of energy, transport, and communications, as well as on returnees and missing persons;

| 54. | Calls on the Council to insist on playing a more active role in establishing a road map and a time-frame with the aim of reaching a conclusion on the final status of Kosovo as soon as possible; |
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54.

Calls on the Council to insist on playing a more active role in establishing a road map and a time-frame with the aim of reaching a conclusion on the final status of Kosovo as soon as possible;

Great Lakes Region

| 55. | Calls on the European Union to provide extensive humanitarian, economic and political aid in order to help achieve lasting political stability in the Great Lakes region and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in particular, and urges the African Union to help resolve the conflict by getting commitments from the Ugandan, Rwandan and DRC governments not to arm or fund any of the political armed groups in the DRC; |
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55.

Calls on the European Union to provide extensive humanitarian, economic and political aid in order to help achieve lasting political stability in the Great Lakes region and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in particular, and urges the African Union to help resolve the conflict by getting commitments from the Ugandan, Rwandan and DRC governments not to arm or fund any of the political armed groups in the DRC;

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| 56. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the European Council, the Council and the Commission. |
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56.

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

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(1)  P5_TA(2003)0401.

P5_TA(2003)0460

CFSP

European Parliament resolution on the annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the main aspects and basic choices of CFSP, including the financial implications for the general budget of the European Union — 2002 (7038/2003 — C5-0423/2003 — 2003/2141(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Council's Annual Report for 2002 (7038/2003 — C5-0423/2003), |
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having regard to the Council's Annual Report for 2002 (7038/2003 — C5-0423/2003),

| — | 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 (1), point H, paragraph 40, |
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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 (1), point H, paragraph 40,

| — | having regard to Article 21 of the EU Treaty, |
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having regard to Article 21 of the EU Treaty,

| — | having regard to its resolution of 26 September 2002 on the progress achieved in the implementation of the common foreign and security policy (2), |
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having regard to its resolution of 26 September 2002 on the progress achieved in the implementation of the common foreign and security policy (2),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 10 April 2003 on the European security and defence architecture — priorities and deficiencies (3), |
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having regard to its resolution of 10 April 2003 on the European security and defence architecture — priorities and deficiencies (3),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 19 June 2003 on a renewed transatlantic relationship for the third millennium (4), |
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having regard to its resolution of 19 June 2003 on a renewed transatlantic relationship for the third millennium (4),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 15 November 2001 on a global partnership and a common strategy for relations between the European Union and Latin America (5), |
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having regard to its resolution of 15 November 2001 on a global partnership and a common strategy for relations between the European Union and Latin America (5),

| — | having regard to the Presidency's report to the Thessaloniki European Council of 19-20 June 2003 on EU foreign policy action to combat terrorism (CFSP including ESDP), on the implementation of the EU Programme for the Prevention of Violent Conflicts and on European Security and Defence Policy, |
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having regard to the Presidency's report to the Thessaloniki European Council of 19-20 June 2003 on EU foreign policy action to combat terrorism (CFSP including ESDP), on the implementation of the EU Programme for the Prevention of Violent Conflicts and on European Security and Defence Policy,

| — | having regard to the strategy paper submitted by the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy to the Thessaloniki European Council on 20 June 2003 on a secure Europe in a better world, |
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having regard to the strategy paper submitted by the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy to the Thessaloniki European Council on 20 June 2003 on a secure Europe in a better world,

| — | having regard to Rules 47(1) and 103(3) of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rules 47(1) and 103(3) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (A5-0348/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (A5-0348/2003),

| A. | whereas the dramatic events of the Iraq war have thrown up deep divisions between EU Member States and lastingly and seriously shaken transatlantic relations, as well as damaging other international organisations such as the UN and NATO, |
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A.

whereas the dramatic events of the Iraq war have thrown up deep divisions between EU Member States and lastingly and seriously shaken transatlantic relations, as well as damaging other international organisations such as the UN and NATO,

| B. | whereas the concern must now be, with the end of the cold war and the abandonment of its methods and philosophy and the forthcoming enlargement of the Union to 25 states, to redefine in the context of political trends and the current international situation Europe's role in the world and to recognise the foreign policy crisis surrounding the Iraq war as an appropriate occasion to establish Europe as a credible and powerful foreign-policy performer, |
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B.

whereas the concern must now be, with the end of the cold war and the abandonment of its methods and philosophy and the forthcoming enlargement of the Union to 25 states, to redefine in the context of political trends and the current international situation Europe's role in the world and to recognise the foreign policy crisis surrounding the Iraq war as an appropriate occasion to establish Europe as a credible and powerful foreign-policy performer,

| C. | whereas the discussion paper for a European security doctrine submitted by the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), Javier Solana, to the Heads of State and Government at the Thessaloniki Summit represents a sound basis for an intensified dialogue between the Council, the Commission and the European Parliament on a European security strategy, |
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C.

whereas the discussion paper for a European security doctrine submitted by the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), Javier Solana, to the Heads of State and Government at the Thessaloniki Summit represents a sound basis for an intensified dialogue between the Council, the Commission and the European Parliament on a European security strategy,

| D. | whereas an EU security strategy can be developed only on the basis of multilateralism
  ,
  and within the UN system
  ,
  in accordance with the historical experience and political interests of its Member States, |
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D.

whereas an EU security strategy can be developed only on the basis of multilateralism
  ,
  and within the UN system
  ,
  in accordance with the historical experience and political interests of its Member States,

| E. | convinced of the contribution which the European security strategy, based on a global concept going beyond the strictly military dimension and ensuring the deployment of a package of political, economic, social and inter-cultural measures as well as respect for human rights, can make to prevent, mitigate and resolve conflicts, |
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E.

convinced of the contribution which the European security strategy, based on a global concept going beyond the strictly military dimension and ensuring the deployment of a package of political, economic, social and inter-cultural measures as well as respect for human rights, can make to prevent, mitigate and resolve conflicts,

| F. | whereas non-state international terrorism, the development and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the existence of unstable, undemocratic and misgoverned states are today among the main threats to the entire world, |
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F.

whereas non-state international terrorism, the development and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the existence of unstable, undemocratic and misgoverned states are today among the main threats to the entire world,

| G. | whereas, in combating the new threats and new security crises, it will be necessary to adopt comprehensive approaches that include policies to combat poverty, protect against climate change and protect the environment, safeguard human rights and promote democracy, the rule of law and good governance, while not excluding military deployment as a last resort and while respecting international law and the rules of the United Nations, |
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G.

whereas, in combating the new threats and new security crises, it will be necessary to adopt comprehensive approaches that include policies to combat poverty, protect against climate change and protect the environment, safeguard human rights and promote democracy, the rule of law and good governance, while not excluding military deployment as a last resort and while respecting international law and the rules of the United Nations,

| H. | whereas the European Convention has submitted important institutional reform proposals that can facilitate the process of creating greater institutional continuity in the CFSP, in particular by establishing the office of Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, creating the option of strengthened cooperation in the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP), and setting up a European armaments agency to facilitate more efficient use of national defence expenditure, |
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H.

whereas the European Convention has submitted important institutional reform proposals that can facilitate the process of creating greater institutional continuity in the CFSP, in particular by establishing the office of Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, creating the option of strengthened cooperation in the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP), and setting up a European armaments agency to facilitate more efficient use of national defence expenditure,

| I. | noting with interest the initiative taken on 29 April 2003 by Germany, France, Luxembourg and Belgium in order to increase the credibility of the ESDP, |
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I.

noting with interest the initiative taken on 29 April 2003 by Germany, France, Luxembourg and Belgium in order to increase the credibility of the ESDP,

| J. | whereas a true common foreign policy, characterised by a common approach among Member States to issues of crucial importance for the foreign and security policy, is a sine qua non for the further progress of a credible ESDP, |
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J.

whereas a true common foreign policy, characterised by a common approach among Member States to issues of crucial importance for the foreign and security policy, is a sine qua non for the further progress of a credible ESDP,

| K. | whereas, with its enlargement, the Union will be brought into closer contact with the crisis areas to the east and in the eastern and southern Mediterranean, and whereas this will increase its responsibilities towards those neighbours, |
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K.

whereas, with its enlargement, the Union will be brought into closer contact with the crisis areas to the east and in the eastern and southern Mediterranean, and whereas this will increase its responsibilities towards those neighbours,

| L. | whereas, despite the dark shadow that the Iraq crisis has cast on the CFSP, some progress has been recorded in operational crisis management and in the spheres of conflict prevention and efforts to combat terrorism, |
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L.

whereas, despite the dark shadow that the Iraq crisis has cast on the CFSP, some progress has been recorded in operational crisis management and in the spheres of conflict prevention and efforts to combat terrorism,

| 1. | Considers the Council's annual report for 2002 on the main aspects and basic choices of the CFSP as totally unsuited to serving as a basis for a foreign policy dialogue between the Council and Parliament, since it amounts merely to a book-keeping exercise listing action taken by the Council, without the least political assessment or conceptual setting of priorities and lacking sufficient focus with regard to financial implications; |
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1.

Considers the Council's annual report for 2002 on the main aspects and basic choices of the CFSP as totally unsuited to serving as a basis for a foreign policy dialogue between the Council and Parliament, since it amounts merely to a book-keeping exercise listing action taken by the Council, without the least political assessment or conceptual setting of priorities and lacking sufficient focus with regard to financial implications;

| 2. | Points out that the Joint Declaration of 25 November 2002 on the financing of the CFSP provides for Parliament to be sent, within 5 days of the adoption of any decision in the field of the CFSP that entails expenditure, the information indicated in point 40 of the Interinstitutional Agreement: regrets that the Council transmits financial statements only where expenditure is within the EU budget and insists that, for transparency reasons and in order for Parliament to at least have an overall estimate of how much CFSP funding goes to a particular region/crisis, such statements should be provided for all CFSP decisions; |
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2.

Points out that the Joint Declaration of 25 November 2002 on the financing of the CFSP provides for Parliament to be sent, within 5 days of the adoption of any decision in the field of the CFSP that entails expenditure, the information indicated in point 40 of the Interinstitutional Agreement: regrets that the Council transmits financial statements only where expenditure is within the EU budget and insists that, for transparency reasons and in order for Parliament to at least have an overall estimate of how much CFSP funding goes to a particular region/crisis, such statements should be provided for all CFSP decisions;

| 3. | Considers it as urgently necessary, in view of the critical development that the CFSP has undergone during the Iraq conflict, that future annual reports should provide a genuine assessment of the Union's foreign and security policy activities, and that they should be expanded to include a written report by the High Representative or Union Minister for Foreign Affairs on progress in implementing a specifically European approach to security; |
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3.

Considers it as urgently necessary, in view of the critical development that the CFSP has undergone during the Iraq conflict, that future annual reports should provide a genuine assessment of the Union's foreign and security policy activities, and that they should be expanded to include a written report by the High Representative or Union Minister for Foreign Affairs on progress in implementing a specifically European approach to security;

| 4. | Welcomes, against the foregoing background, the abovementioned strategy paper as a long overdue impetus for a debate on the basic principles of a European security doctrine, in which all EU institutions would be expected to take part on an equal footing; |
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4.

Welcomes, against the foregoing background, the abovementioned strategy paper as a long overdue impetus for a debate on the basic principles of a European security doctrine, in which all EU institutions would be expected to take part on an equal footing;

For a European security strategy

| 5. | Supports the three strategy objectives set out in the abovementioned strategy paper, viz.:






  — | creating stability and good governance in the immediate neighbourhood of the EU, |
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5.

Supports the three strategy objectives set out in the abovementioned strategy paper, viz.:

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creating stability and good governance in the immediate neighbourhood of the EU,

| — | contributing to an international order based on effective multilateralism, |
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contributing to an international order based on effective multilateralism,

| — | combating old and new threats with the objective of using conflict prevention to react to any anticipated crisis before it erupts; |
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combating old and new threats with the objective of using conflict prevention to react to any anticipated crisis before it erupts;

| 6. | Considers that Europe must find its way to a clear prioritisation of its foreign and security policy interests and objectives, jointly define them and also designate them geographically; calls for the debate and the decision on the security strategy of the European Union to be conducted and taken in a transparent way, with the participation of the citizens of Europe, and for the European Parliament's involvement in this process to be on an equal footing with that of the other EU institutions; |
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6.

Considers that Europe must find its way to a clear prioritisation of its foreign and security policy interests and objectives, jointly define them and also designate them geographically; calls for the debate and the decision on the security strategy of the European Union to be conducted and taken in a transparent way, with the participation of the citizens of Europe, and for the European Parliament's involvement in this process to be on an equal footing with that of the other EU institutions;

| 7. | Considers it of vital importance for the Union's security interests to identify tensions and if possible prevent potential crises, to resolve in good time conflicts taking shape beyond its external borders, and, by means of a creative good-neighbourly policy, to establish a circle of friendly states; |
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7.

Considers it of vital importance for the Union's security interests to identify tensions and if possible prevent potential crises, to resolve in good time conflicts taking shape beyond its external borders, and, by means of a creative good-neighbourly policy, to establish a circle of friendly states;

| 8. | Considers, consequently, that in terms of creating and extending security zones around Europe, the Union's main interests concern the following neighbouring regions: the western Balkans, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova, the southern Caucasus, the southern Mediterranean, west Africa and east Africa, and the Middle East; |
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8.

Considers, consequently, that in terms of creating and extending security zones around Europe, the Union's main interests concern the following neighbouring regions: the western Balkans, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova, the southern Caucasus, the southern Mediterranean, west Africa and east Africa, and the Middle East;

| 9. | Considers that, for the European neighbours of the enlarged European Union, new options for partial integration must be developed which could encompass aspects of the internal market, as well as internal and external security, without ruling out future full membership; regards this as an important startingpoint for the debate about the Union's future borders; refers, for the purposes of defining its response to the strategy proposed by the Commission, to the report entitled ‘Wider Europe — Neighbourhood: a new framework for relations with our eastern and southern neighbours’ (COM(2003) 104) currently being drawn up by its Committee on Foreign Affairs; |
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9.

Considers that, for the European neighbours of the enlarged European Union, new options for partial integration must be developed which could encompass aspects of the internal market, as well as internal and external security, without ruling out future full membership; regards this as an important startingpoint for the debate about the Union's future borders; refers, for the purposes of defining its response to the strategy proposed by the Commission, to the report entitled ‘Wider Europe — Neighbourhood: a new framework for relations with our eastern and southern neighbours’ (COM(2003) 104) currently being drawn up by its Committee on Foreign Affairs;

| 10. | Considers that a Union of 25 Member States must intensify its commitment to an international order based on effective multilateralism, springing essentially from the United Nations and its member organisations and treaty instruments; |
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10.

Considers that a Union of 25 Member States must intensify its commitment to an international order based on effective multilateralism, springing essentially from the United Nations and its member organisations and treaty instruments;

| 11. | Reaffirms that the UN Charter constitutes the decisive political and legal basis for shaping international relations and the guarantee of peace and international security; |
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11.

Reaffirms that the UN Charter constitutes the decisive political and legal basis for shaping international relations and the guarantee of peace and international security;

| 12. | Considers that the urgent and radical reform of the United Nations system, as also requested recently by the UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, is necessary in order to combat the new threats and the new security crisis; underlines the fact that the EU — taking into account the national contributions of the current and future Member States — is the largest financial contributor to the UN; reiterates that the EU should take the opportunity and responsibility to make proactive suggestions in the UN reform debate and that international law also stands in urgent need of cautious but rapid and irreversible further development; |
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12.

Considers that the urgent and radical reform of the United Nations system, as also requested recently by the UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, is necessary in order to combat the new threats and the new security crisis; underlines the fact that the EU — taking into account the national contributions of the current and future Member States — is the largest financial contributor to the UN; reiterates that the EU should take the opportunity and responsibility to make proactive suggestions in the UN reform debate and that international law also stands in urgent need of cautious but rapid and irreversible further development;

| 13. | Notes that the international system is crucially dependent on the quality, aims and reciprocity of transatlantic relations and considers that one of the Union's primary strategic objectives must be to strengthen them as a partnership of equals; |
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13.

Notes that the international system is crucially dependent on the quality, aims and reciprocity of transatlantic relations and considers that one of the Union's primary strategic objectives must be to strengthen them as a partnership of equals;

| 14. | Considers it therefore necessary for the strategic debate between Europe and the USA to be reinvigorated, with attention being paid urgently to questions as to how reconstruction and nation-building in Iraq are to proceed, and, generally, how proliferation of weapons of mass destruction can best be prevented, how arms exports and the proliferation of conventional arms can be controlled, how the issue of impunity can be addressed seriously (for example, by the International Criminal Court), and how repressive dictatorial regimes and dysfunctional states are to be dealt with, on the basis of a clearly defined European position in the context of the CFSP and international law, and fully respecting UN rules; |
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14.

Considers it therefore necessary for the strategic debate between Europe and the USA to be reinvigorated, with attention being paid urgently to questions as to how reconstruction and nation-building in Iraq are to proceed, and, generally, how proliferation of weapons of mass destruction can best be prevented, how arms exports and the proliferation of conventional arms can be controlled, how the issue of impunity can be addressed seriously (for example, by the International Criminal Court), and how repressive dictatorial regimes and dysfunctional states are to be dealt with, on the basis of a clearly defined European position in the context of the CFSP and international law, and fully respecting UN rules;

| 15. | Points out that the credibility of Europe's foreign and security policy will also depend on the quality of its military capabilities and on a readiness, in the event of conflict, to deploy them as a last resort, while respecting international law; |
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15.

Points out that the credibility of Europe's foreign and security policy will also depend on the quality of its military capabilities and on a readiness, in the event of conflict, to deploy them as a last resort, while respecting international law;

Promoting greater coherence and efficiency

| 16. | Welcomes, consequently, the proposals made by the European Convention for strengthened cooperation in the area of security and defence policy, including a solidarity clause on mutual aid between Member States in the event of terrorist attacks and disasters caused by human action, and a mutual assistance clause in the event of external aggression; regrets, nevertheless, that the mutual assistance clause falls short of the wording used in Article V of the Brussels Treaty of 17 March 1948 as amended by the Paris Agreements of 23 October 1954; |
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16.

Welcomes, consequently, the proposals made by the European Convention for strengthened cooperation in the area of security and defence policy, including a solidarity clause on mutual aid between Member States in the event of terrorist attacks and disasters caused by human action, and a mutual assistance clause in the event of external aggression; regrets, nevertheless, that the mutual assistance clause falls short of the wording used in Article V of the Brussels Treaty of 17 March 1948 as amended by the Paris Agreements of 23 October 1954;

| 17. | Welcomes the fact that strengthening military capabilities is one of the objectives of the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe, and that a European armaments agency is to promote that process in terms of both research and procurement; considers that the armaments agency should be primarily responsible for coordinating larger-scale joint projects, and that Parliament and the Commission must be involved in its practical organisation, not least as regards decisions on its financing; |
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17.

Welcomes the fact that strengthening military capabilities is one of the objectives of the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe, and that a European armaments agency is to promote that process in terms of both research and procurement; considers that the armaments agency should be primarily responsible for coordinating larger-scale joint projects, and that Parliament and the Commission must be involved in its practical organisation, not least as regards decisions on its financing;

| 18. | Points out, nevertheless, that an active European disarmament and armaments control policy is a key element of conflict prevention, which is one of the common policies of the Union's External Action proposed by the European Convention; calls on the Council, in this regard, to take concrete steps in this direction; |
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18.

Points out, nevertheless, that an active European disarmament and armaments control policy is a key element of conflict prevention, which is one of the common policies of the Union's External Action proposed by the European Convention; calls on the Council, in this regard, to take concrete steps in this direction;

| 19. | Draws attention to the importance of the constitutional commitment by Member States not to react to international issues on the basis of unilateral national interpretations before the EU, for its part, has had the opportunity to establish a European position; |
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19.

Draws attention to the importance of the constitutional commitment by Member States not to react to international issues on the basis of unilateral national interpretations before the EU, for its part, has had the opportunity to establish a European position;

| 20. | Welcomes the intention of appointing a Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, who will, however, be able to discharge his or her functions efficiently only if the administrative departments responsible within the Council and the Commission are merged into a single foreign office and if he or she is the Vice-President of the Commission, with the Commission operating in accordance with the Community method, so as to overcome the stumbling-block to efficiency inherent in the pillars structure; |
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20.

Welcomes the intention of appointing a Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, who will, however, be able to discharge his or her functions efficiently only if the administrative departments responsible within the Council and the Commission are merged into a single foreign office and if he or she is the Vice-President of the Commission, with the Commission operating in accordance with the Community method, so as to overcome the stumbling-block to efficiency inherent in the pillars structure;

| 21. | Criticises the intended retention of the principle of unanimity in votes on foreign and security policy matters, which it regards as a serious obstacle to the capacity for action which the Union needs; calls, at least in relation to decisions on proposals by the Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, for majority voting, involving, where appropriate, a reinforced qualified majority; |
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21.

Criticises the intended retention of the principle of unanimity in votes on foreign and security policy matters, which it regards as a serious obstacle to the capacity for action which the Union needs; calls, at least in relation to decisions on proposals by the Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, for majority voting, involving, where appropriate, a reinforced qualified majority;

| 22. | Regards the status-quo wording in respect of Parliament's rights to be consulted and kept informed as a retrograde step by comparison with the changes relating to the executive, and will seek to ensure that the code of conduct agreed as part of the 2003 budget is effectively implemented; |
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22.

Regards the status-quo wording in respect of Parliament's rights to be consulted and kept informed as a retrograde step by comparison with the changes relating to the executive, and will seek to ensure that the code of conduct agreed as part of the 2003 budget is effectively implemented;

| 23. | Regards it as absolutely necessary, in the light of an anticipatory crisis-prevention policy, that it be informed and involved in future in good time during the early-recognition and planning stage of crisis operations in the context of the ESDP, the better to deliver a political opinion based on firm information and thus fulfil its duty of scrutiny; |
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23.

Regards it as absolutely necessary, in the light of an anticipatory crisis-prevention policy, that it be informed and involved in future in good time during the early-recognition and planning stage of crisis operations in the context of the ESDP, the better to deliver a political opinion based on firm information and thus fulfil its duty of scrutiny;

| 24. | Points out that only a well-informed Parliament is in a position to take the requisite personnel and budgetary decisions swiftly and efficiently; underlines that, unless it is so informed, such decisions may be rejected; |
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24.

Points out that only a well-informed Parliament is in a position to take the requisite personnel and budgetary decisions swiftly and efficiently; underlines that, unless it is so informed, such decisions may be rejected;

| 25. | Proposes, in the above connection, the appointment of Commission members with special foreign policy tasks, under the overall responsibility of the future Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, such tasks to include, not least, the cultivation of ongoing contact with the European Parliament, without thereby diluting the accountability of the said Minister; |
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25.

Proposes, in the above connection, the appointment of Commission members with special foreign policy tasks, under the overall responsibility of the future Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, such tasks to include, not least, the cultivation of ongoing contact with the European Parliament, without thereby diluting the accountability of the said Minister;

| 26. | Insists that it be consulted in advance of decisions on ESDP missions, be they of a civilian or a military nature, without prejudice to the need for the European Union to act swiftly in crisis situations; |
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26.

Insists that it be consulted in advance of decisions on ESDP missions, be they of a civilian or a military nature, without prejudice to the need for the European Union to act swiftly in crisis situations;

| 27. | Reiterates its position that the joint costs of ESDP operations, including those of a military nature, must be financed through the Community budget; |
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27.

Reiterates its position that the joint costs of ESDP operations, including those of a military nature, must be financed through the Community budget;

| 28. | Stresses that the credibility of the European Union's foreign policy and defence objectives will depend on its ability to ensure that it has adequate military resources; |
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28.

Stresses that the credibility of the European Union's foreign policy and defence objectives will depend on its ability to ensure that it has adequate military resources;

| 29. | Reasserts in this respect the desire for the Union to be able rapidly to mobilise its civilian and military capabilities; to that end, calls for a study to be carried out into a rapid response budgetary mechanism and, ultimately, the creation of a Community defence budget; |
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29.

Reasserts in this respect the desire for the Union to be able rapidly to mobilise its civilian and military capabilities; to that end, calls for a study to be carried out into a rapid response budgetary mechanism and, ultimately, the creation of a Community defence budget;

Practical progress despite crisis

| 30. | Notes that, despite dissent concerning the strategy to be adopted in the fight against terrorism and the Iraq conflict, European foreign policy can point to extensive practical progress in crisis management, conflict prevention and the fight against terrorism; |
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30.

Notes that, despite dissent concerning the strategy to be adopted in the fight against terrorism and the Iraq conflict, European foreign policy can point to extensive practical progress in crisis management, conflict prevention and the fight against terrorism;

| 31. | Pays tribute to the first three crisis operations carried out within the framework of the ESDP, viz:






  — | the policing mission to Bosnia-Herzegovina, as the first ever civilian crisis operation, |
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31.

Pays tribute to the first three crisis operations carried out within the framework of the ESDP, viz:

—

the policing mission to Bosnia-Herzegovina, as the first ever civilian crisis operation,

| — | the first military peace-keeping operation, code-named ‘Concordia’, in the Former Yugoslavia Republic of Macedonia, with the backing of NATO's planning and command structure, |
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the first military peace-keeping operation, code-named ‘Concordia’, in the Former Yugoslavia Republic of Macedonia, with the backing of NATO's planning and command structure,

| — | the independently mounted ‘Artemis’ EU operation in the Congo's Ituri region, by which the EU put to the test its political will and capability to take on independent humanitarian missions under the UN mandate; |
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the independently mounted ‘Artemis’ EU operation in the Congo's Ituri region, by which the EU put to the test its political will and capability to take on independent humanitarian missions under the UN mandate;

| 32. | Notes that the above operational breakthrough was made possible only by the successful conclusion of EU-NATO negotiations in December 2002 on permanent EU access to NATO planning and command facilities; |
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32.

Notes that the above operational breakthrough was made possible only by the successful conclusion of EU-NATO negotiations in December 2002 on permanent EU access to NATO planning and command facilities;

| 33. | Considers that further consolidation of relations between the EU and NATO as mutually complementary organisations constitutes an important factor in the development of a European approach to security; |
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33.

Considers that further consolidation of relations between the EU and NATO as mutually complementary organisations constitutes an important factor in the development of a European approach to security;

| 34. | Calls for a European collective capacity for the planning and management of European operations and a multinational headquarters which can be deployed in the field for such operations in instances where NATO does not take action and the European Union does not ask for NATO resources; |
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34.

Calls for a European collective capacity for the planning and management of European operations and a multinational headquarters which can be deployed in the field for such operations in instances where NATO does not take action and the European Union does not ask for NATO resources;

| 35. | Is aware that, although the EU's present military capabilities are sufficient to conduct operations at the lower end of the Petersberg scale, they do not extend to peace-making operations; |
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35.

Is aware that, although the EU's present military capabilities are sufficient to conduct operations at the lower end of the Petersberg scale, they do not extend to peace-making operations;

| 36. | Consequently regards the creation of greater interoperability and deployment capability as an important precondition for providing Europe with a balanced capability for coalition with the USA, both within and outside NATO; |
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36.

Consequently regards the creation of greater interoperability and deployment capability as an important precondition for providing Europe with a balanced capability for coalition with the USA, both within and outside NATO;

Implementation measures for the EU's Rapid Reaction Force

| 37. | Repeats the demand made in its abovementioned resolution of 10 April 2003 that the European Union should further develop its capacities in the field of defence in two stages: with effect from 2004, it should have a 5 000-man force permanently available for rescue and humanitarian operations. By 2009, the Union should be capable of carrying out within the European geographical area an operation at the level and intensity of the Kosovo conflict, in cooperation with NATO or autonomously; |
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37.

Repeats the demand made in its abovementioned resolution of 10 April 2003 that the European Union should further develop its capacities in the field of defence in two stages: with effect from 2004, it should have a 5 000-man force permanently available for rescue and humanitarian operations. By 2009, the Union should be capable of carrying out within the European geographical area an operation at the level and intensity of the Kosovo conflict, in cooperation with NATO or autonomously;

| 38. | Considers that, by 2004, the European Union should set up, a standing force of 5 000 men for rescue and humanitarian missions, made up of civilian and military personnel and deployable in a timeframe of less than 10 days (rapid reaction), to be permanently available on a rotation basis; |
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38.

Considers that, by 2004, the European Union should set up, a standing force of 5 000 men for rescue and humanitarian missions, made up of civilian and military personnel and deployable in a timeframe of less than 10 days (rapid reaction), to be permanently available on a rotation basis;

| 39. | Considers that the tasks of this force should be to evacuate European citizens in cases of political crises, to take humanitarian action including efforts to prevent massacres and to provide support in the event of natural catastrophes around the globe; |
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39.

Considers that the tasks of this force should be to evacuate European citizens in cases of political crises, to take humanitarian action including efforts to prevent massacres and to provide support in the event of natural catastrophes around the globe;

| 40. | Considers that as a starting point, the Franco-German brigade, to be joined by further nationalities, should become the nucleus of the military part of this force, whereas the civilian part could rely on those assets identified in the conclusions of the Gothenburg European Council for civilian crisis management; |
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40.

Considers that as a starting point, the Franco-German brigade, to be joined by further nationalities, should become the nucleus of the military part of this force, whereas the civilian part could rely on those assets identified in the conclusions of the Gothenburg European Council for civilian crisis management;

| 41. | Supports the establishing of an EU Agency for Research and Armament, which should focus on equipping the abovementioned force, particularly in the areas of transport, reconnaissance and command and control; insists that the creation of shadow budgets which are totally outside parliamentary control should be avoided; |
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41.

Supports the establishing of an EU Agency for Research and Armament, which should focus on equipping the abovementioned force, particularly in the areas of transport, reconnaissance and command and control; insists that the creation of shadow budgets which are totally outside parliamentary control should be avoided;

| 42. | Stresses that the identification of the European reaction force should be compatible with the development of the NATO Rapid Response Force; |
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42.

Stresses that the identification of the European reaction force should be compatible with the development of the NATO Rapid Response Force;

| 43. | Welcomes the tendency for conflict prevention increasingly to become the declared central core of European foreign policy, which is being used to try — by combining diplomatic efforts with the deployment of different Community instruments and by making EU external policies more consistent and coherent — to secure regional stabilisation, peace consolidation and the restoration of state authority; |
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43.

Welcomes the tendency for conflict prevention increasingly to become the declared central core of European foreign policy, which is being used to try — by combining diplomatic efforts with the deployment of different Community instruments and by making EU external policies more consistent and coherent — to secure regional stabilisation, peace consolidation and the restoration of state authority;

| 44. | Notes, as a central lesson learned from the experience gained in the assumption of international security missions, whether in the western Balkans or in Afghanistan, that, for the purposes of building a post-war order, the policing function of the ESDP should be significantly strengthened and given its own separate operational status between the ‘military’ and the ‘civilian’ wings; |
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44.

Notes, as a central lesson learned from the experience gained in the assumption of international security missions, whether in the western Balkans or in Afghanistan, that, for the purposes of building a post-war order, the policing function of the ESDP should be significantly strengthened and given its own separate operational status between the ‘military’ and the ‘civilian’ wings;

| 45. | Stresses that the progress made in the area of military and police operations must now be followed up, as a matter of urgency, by the full practical development of civilian crisis prevention and management capabilities, including the policies and measures needed to mobilise non-state actors, both local and international; with that in mind, reiterates its recommendations for the creation of a European Civil Peace Corps; invites the Council and the Commission to publish regular progress reports on this issue; |
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45.

Stresses that the progress made in the area of military and police operations must now be followed up, as a matter of urgency, by the full practical development of civilian crisis prevention and management capabilities, including the policies and measures needed to mobilise non-state actors, both local and international; with that in mind, reiterates its recommendations for the creation of a European Civil Peace Corps; invites the Council and the Commission to publish regular progress reports on this issue;

| 46. | Considers that it is urgent for the EU to develop, jointly with the G8 States, a clear and trail-blazing approach to non-proliferation of all weapons of mass destruction; nuclear as well as chemical and biological; commits itself, consequently, in a joint initiative with the Commission, to the holding of an International Parliamentary Conference on disarmament and non-proliferation on 21 and 22 November 2003 in Strasbourg; underlines the need for the EU to take early action to make the 2005 Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference a success; |
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46.

Considers that it is urgent for the EU to develop, jointly with the G8 States, a clear and trail-blazing approach to non-proliferation of all weapons of mass destruction; nuclear as well as chemical and biological; commits itself, consequently, in a joint initiative with the Commission, to the holding of an International Parliamentary Conference on disarmament and non-proliferation on 21 and 22 November 2003 in Strasbourg; underlines the need for the EU to take early action to make the 2005 Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference a success;

| 47. | Welcomes the measures taken by the EU in the international fight against terrorism, including the freezing of terror organisations' sources of financing and the technical assistance provided by the Commission to Indonesia, Pakistan and the Philippines; takes note of the recently concluded mutual extradition agreement between the USA and the EU and the inclusion of standardised anti-terrorism clauses in treaties with third-party states; believes, however, that there is an urgent need to include in the list of tasks to be covered by a European security concept the issue of common European homeland defence; |
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47.

Welcomes the measures taken by the EU in the international fight against terrorism, including the freezing of terror organisations' sources of financing and the technical assistance provided by the Commission to Indonesia, Pakistan and the Philippines; takes note of the recently concluded mutual extradition agreement between the USA and the EU and the inclusion of standardised anti-terrorism clauses in treaties with third-party states; believes, however, that there is an urgent need to include in the list of tasks to be covered by a European security concept the issue of common European homeland defence;

| 48. | Calls on all bodies involved to uphold civil rights and freedoms and to treat in a responsible manner the personal data of the persons concerned; |
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48.

Calls on all bodies involved to uphold civil rights and freedoms and to treat in a responsible manner the personal data of the persons concerned;

Foreign policy priorities in the context of a European approach to security

| 49. | Regards as a high priority a rethinking of transatlantic relations, since only the USA and Europe share a special responsibility to stand up jointly and on an equal footing for peace, stability, democracy, tolerance and sustainable development in the world; considers that, if Europe is to be a credible and influential partner, it must, in that connection, develop greater consistency in its actions and extend its capabilities; |
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49.

Regards as a high priority a rethinking of transatlantic relations, since only the USA and Europe share a special responsibility to stand up jointly and on an equal footing for peace, stability, democracy, tolerance and sustainable development in the world; considers that, if Europe is to be a credible and influential partner, it must, in that connection, develop greater consistency in its actions and extend its capabilities;

| 50. | Points out that the above partnership cannot be defined only in military and security-policy terms within NATO, but should also incorporate combined aspects of transatlantic economic, trading, environmental and social activities, and be guided by the principle of a ‘transatlantic marketplace’ as the basis of balanced cooperation; |
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50.

Points out that the above partnership cannot be defined only in military and security-policy terms within NATO, but should also incorporate combined aspects of transatlantic economic, trading, environmental and social activities, and be guided by the principle of a ‘transatlantic marketplace’ as the basis of balanced cooperation;

| 51. | In this respect, proposes
  ,
  as an initial practical step, the introduction of mutual measures to make travel easier between the EU Member States and the USA, along the lines of the Schengen Agreement, thereby making the special nature of these relations visible to the public too, with a view to promoting civil and cultural interaction (e.g. parliaments and universities); |
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51.

In this respect, proposes
  ,
  as an initial practical step, the introduction of mutual measures to make travel easier between the EU Member States and the USA, along the lines of the Schengen Agreement, thereby making the special nature of these relations visible to the public too, with a view to promoting civil and cultural interaction (e.g. parliaments and universities);

| 52. | Regards as the most important joint responsibility to be shared with the USA that of bringing peace to the Middle East, together with Russia and the United Nations (the quartet); |
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52.

Regards as the most important joint responsibility to be shared with the USA that of bringing peace to the Middle East, together with Russia and the United Nations (the quartet);

| 53. | Reiterates its unanimous support for implementation of the ‘road map’ for an Israeli-Palestinian peace process, but deeply regrets the recent retrograde steps taken by both parties in the conflict; |
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53.

Reiterates its unanimous support for implementation of the ‘road map’ for an Israeli-Palestinian peace process, but deeply regrets the recent retrograde steps taken by both parties in the conflict;

| 54. | Proposes that, building on the comprehensive structural aid from the Mediterranean programme, the trade and cooperation agreements with the countries in the region and financial aid for the Palestinian Authority, the European Union should take the initiative on a comprehensive, substantial development plan for the region which is visible and takes into account American plans, such as the most recent proposals for creating a regional free-trade area between the Arab States and the USA; |
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54.

Proposes that, building on the comprehensive structural aid from the Mediterranean programme, the trade and cooperation agreements with the countries in the region and financial aid for the Palestinian Authority, the European Union should take the initiative on a comprehensive, substantial development plan for the region which is visible and takes into account American plans, such as the most recent proposals for creating a regional free-trade area between the Arab States and the USA;

| 55. | Believes it would be useful to consider the deployment of UN troops if there is a further deterioration in security, particularly if terrorism cannot be curbed and a Palestinian state cannot be established in any other way; |
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55.

Believes it would be useful to consider the deployment of UN troops if there is a further deterioration in security, particularly if terrorism cannot be curbed and a Palestinian state cannot be established in any other way;

| 56. | Considers that if the parties to the conflict so desire, the EU should be prepared to assume securitypolicy protection functions at a given point in time; |
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56.

Considers that if the parties to the conflict so desire, the EU should be prepared to assume securitypolicy protection functions at a given point in time;

| 57. | Advocates a long-term, enduring and sustainable approach to securing peace, reconstruction and nation-building in Iraq, as well as to building a democratic Iraq based on respect for human rights and the rule of law, under which the occupying powers would as soon as possible devolve the leading role to the United Nations; regards that step as a crucial precondition for European participation in building a post-war order in Iraq and in the region, as expressed in Parliament's recommendation to the Council of 24 September 2003 (6); |
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57.

Advocates a long-term, enduring and sustainable approach to securing peace, reconstruction and nation-building in Iraq, as well as to building a democratic Iraq based on respect for human rights and the rule of law, under which the occupying powers would as soon as possible devolve the leading role to the United Nations; regards that step as a crucial precondition for European participation in building a post-war order in Iraq and in the region, as expressed in Parliament's recommendation to the Council of 24 September 2003 (6);

| 58. | Takes the view that the EU and the USA, working within the UN framework, must develop a common strategy capable of achieving de-escalation and disarmament in response to nuclear policy as pursued by states which have not ratified the non-proliferation treaty; |
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58.

Takes the view that the EU and the USA, working within the UN framework, must develop a common strategy capable of achieving de-escalation and disarmament in response to nuclear policy as pursued by states which have not ratified the non-proliferation treaty;

| 59. | Urges Iran to sign, ratify and implement, without preconditions, the IAEA Additional Protocol on inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency, and to submit its atomic energy programme to comprehensive IAEA inspection; |
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59.

Urges Iran to sign, ratify and implement, without preconditions, the IAEA Additional Protocol on inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency, and to submit its atomic energy programme to comprehensive IAEA inspection;

| 60. | Urges North Korea to abandon forthwith its atomic weapons programme and to comply immediately with its obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty; |
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60.

Urges North Korea to abandon forthwith its atomic weapons programme and to comply immediately with its obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty;

| 61. | Reiterates the EU's strong interest in, and insistence on, a peaceful resolution of the Taiwan issue through dialogue across the Taiwan Straits; in particular, urges China to withdraw missiles in the coastal provinces adjacent to the Taiwan Straits; underlines the importance of growing economic ties for an improvement in the political climate; also stresses the EU interest in closer links with Taiwan, including in multilateral contexts; |
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61.

Reiterates the EU's strong interest in, and insistence on, a peaceful resolution of the Taiwan issue through dialogue across the Taiwan Straits; in particular, urges China to withdraw missiles in the coastal provinces adjacent to the Taiwan Straits; underlines the importance of growing economic ties for an improvement in the political climate; also stresses the EU interest in closer links with Taiwan, including in multilateral contexts;

| 62. | Advocates further consolidation of the European commitment in Afghanistan, and welcomes the takeover of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) command by NATO as a pointer to a robust military commitment by the alliance to supporting the central government and calls for the enlargement of its mandate to cover the rest of the country; proposes a new Petersberg Conference aimed at establishing a balance of power in the country between the various ethnic groups; urges strengthened rebuilding efforts by the international community aimed at improving, inter alia, the situation of women
  ,
  adolescent girls and children in Afghanistan; considers that economic alternatives to opium growing must be developed immediately; welcomes in this respect the recent decisions taken in order to ensure the security of remote territories in Afghanistan too; |
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62.

Advocates further consolidation of the European commitment in Afghanistan, and welcomes the takeover of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) command by NATO as a pointer to a robust military commitment by the alliance to supporting the central government and calls for the enlargement of its mandate to cover the rest of the country; proposes a new Petersberg Conference aimed at establishing a balance of power in the country between the various ethnic groups; urges strengthened rebuilding efforts by the international community aimed at improving, inter alia, the situation of women
  ,
  adolescent girls and children in Afghanistan; considers that economic alternatives to opium growing must be developed immediately; welcomes in this respect the recent decisions taken in order to ensure the security of remote territories in Afghanistan too;

| 63. | Urges that greater attention be paid to the south Caucasus, which is developing into one of the most unstable regions neighbouring the EU; welcomes, consequently, the appointment of an EU Special Envoy to the region; |
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63.

Urges that greater attention be paid to the south Caucasus, which is developing into one of the most unstable regions neighbouring the EU; welcomes, consequently, the appointment of an EU Special Envoy to the region;

| 64. | Calls for the development of cooperation with the countries of the Black Sea through the establishment of a permanent parliamentary dialogue between the European Parliament and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC), in order to promote peace and economic development and eliminate the risk of crises in the area; |
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64.

Calls for the development of cooperation with the countries of the Black Sea through the establishment of a permanent parliamentary dialogue between the European Parliament and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC), in order to promote peace and economic development and eliminate the risk of crises in the area;

| 65. | Draws attention to the smouldering crisis in Moldova, arising inter alia out of the Transnistria conflict; welcomes the consideration being given, where necessary by way of an ESDP policy mission, to stabilisation in Transnistria, but calls at the same time for economic stabilisation in Moldova by means of the removal of restrictive EU export barriers to products from Moldova; |
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65.

Draws attention to the smouldering crisis in Moldova, arising inter alia out of the Transnistria conflict; welcomes the consideration being given, where necessary by way of an ESDP policy mission, to stabilisation in Transnistria, but calls at the same time for economic stabilisation in Moldova by means of the removal of restrictive EU export barriers to products from Moldova;

| 66. | In this respect, calls furthermore for an intensive dialogue on this topic with the Russian Government, so as to make clear the EU's position and willingness to prevent a major crisis; |
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66.

In this respect, calls furthermore for an intensive dialogue on this topic with the Russian Government, so as to make clear the EU's position and willingness to prevent a major crisis;

| 67. | Welcomes the EU's sustained commitment to the western Balkans, which remains at the centre of stabilisation and development efforts, and supports the ‘European partnership’ approach for countries of the western Balkans seeking accession; |
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67.

Welcomes the EU's sustained commitment to the western Balkans, which remains at the centre of stabilisation and development efforts, and supports the ‘European partnership’ approach for countries of the western Balkans seeking accession;

| 68. | Regrets, however, that the EU-Western Balkans summit meeting in Thessaloniki of 21 June 2003 missed the opportunity to incorporate into the enlargement process options for membership in stages — with the possibility of full membership — options which, in the longer-term perspective, could also have been extended to the new neighbouring states of Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus, thereby possibly indicating an initial step towards framing the concept of a ‘wider Europe’; |
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68.

Regrets, however, that the EU-Western Balkans summit meeting in Thessaloniki of 21 June 2003 missed the opportunity to incorporate into the enlargement process options for membership in stages — with the possibility of full membership — options which, in the longer-term perspective, could also have been extended to the new neighbouring states of Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus, thereby possibly indicating an initial step towards framing the concept of a ‘wider Europe’;

| 69. | Notes that Russia is Europe's most important partner to the east and a decisive factor for any form of regional development; draws attention to the need for more narrowly focused dialogue on Russia's export policy in the areas of armaments and nuclear technology, which, although often only economically motivated, is contributing to serious security crises in other parts of the world; |
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69.

Notes that Russia is Europe's most important partner to the east and a decisive factor for any form of regional development; draws attention to the need for more narrowly focused dialogue on Russia's export policy in the areas of armaments and nuclear technology, which, although often only economically motivated, is contributing to serious security crises in other parts of the world;

| 70. | Takes the view that the problem of Chechnya and of human rights violations being committed there must be firmly addressed by the EU, using among other things the instruments provided for by the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, and that Russia must be pressed to introduce a genuine peace and reconciliation process in which all relevant parties would be expected to participate, so as to contain the influence of extremists and the danger of proliferation of terrorist attacks; considers that the EU should be ready to support reconciliation efforts and to assist the crisis resolution measures; |
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70.

Takes the view that the problem of Chechnya and of human rights violations being committed there must be firmly addressed by the EU, using among other things the instruments provided for by the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, and that Russia must be pressed to introduce a genuine peace and reconciliation process in which all relevant parties would be expected to participate, so as to contain the influence of extremists and the danger of proliferation of terrorist attacks; considers that the EU should be ready to support reconciliation efforts and to assist the crisis resolution measures;

| 71. | Draws attention to the new significance of the border between the EU and Russia in the Baltic after enlargement to include the Baltic States and Poland; urges that the northern dimension policy be combined with the EU's ‘New Neighbourhood’ initiative, which represents an important element in the projection of security and stability along Europe's external borders; |
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71.

Draws attention to the new significance of the border between the EU and Russia in the Baltic after enlargement to include the Baltic States and Poland; urges that the northern dimension policy be combined with the EU's ‘New Neighbourhood’ initiative, which represents an important element in the projection of security and stability along Europe's external borders;

| 72. | Emphasises the importance to be attached to the development of Kaliningrad; in this respect, urges the Commission and the Council to continue to raise the matter with the Russian authorities, recalling Russia's primary responsibility for this integral part of Russia, and bearing in mind that the ever-growing economic and social gap between this enclave of the future EU and the surrounding countries represents a threat to the security of the whole region; |
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72.

Emphasises the importance to be attached to the development of Kaliningrad; in this respect, urges the Commission and the Council to continue to raise the matter with the Russian authorities, recalling Russia's primary responsibility for this integral part of Russia, and bearing in mind that the ever-growing economic and social gap between this enclave of the future EU and the surrounding countries represents a threat to the security of the whole region;

| 73. | Calls for the Euro-Mediterranean dialogue to be brought more explicitly within the compass of a security-led approach; reaffirms, however, that any such development should not be at the expense of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the region's countries, freedoms the defence and promotion of which remain the European Union's priority in the context of relations with partner countries; looks forward to the establishment in the near future of a Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly in order to provide the Barcelona process with the necessary debating forum and a direct institutional link with civil society in the countries concerned; |
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73.

Calls for the Euro-Mediterranean dialogue to be brought more explicitly within the compass of a security-led approach; reaffirms, however, that any such development should not be at the expense of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the region's countries, freedoms the defence and promotion of which remain the European Union's priority in the context of relations with partner countries; looks forward to the establishment in the near future of a Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly in order to provide the Barcelona process with the necessary debating forum and a direct institutional link with civil society in the countries concerned;

| 74. | Welcomes the strengthening of the political and strategic association between Europe and Latin America, and calls for it to be given practical shape in the form of a Euro-Latin America Charter for Peace which, by analogy with the Charter of the United Nations, would enable political, strategic and security proposals of interest to the two regions to be fleshed out; points out that security and defence cooperation between the Member States of the European Union and the countries of Latin America could cover such issues as str engthen ing international peacekeeping and security efforts, arms control, nuclear non-proliferation, military and technical cooperation in respect of the arms industry and control of arms exports, questions concerning security, the economy, development and the environment, and many other matters concerning common security and defence interests; |
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74.

Welcomes the strengthening of the political and strategic association between Europe and Latin America, and calls for it to be given practical shape in the form of a Euro-Latin America Charter for Peace which, by analogy with the Charter of the United Nations, would enable political, strategic and security proposals of interest to the two regions to be fleshed out; points out that security and defence cooperation between the Member States of the European Union and the countries of Latin America could cover such issues as str engthen ing international peacekeeping and security efforts, arms control, nuclear non-proliferation, military and technical cooperation in respect of the arms industry and control of arms exports, questions concerning security, the economy, development and the environment, and many other matters concerning common security and defence interests;

| 75. | Calls for greater efforts to strengthen
  ,
  develop and support civil societies and democratic forces in our neighbours, particularly in the Islamic countries, which should also contribute to effectively preventing and combating acts of violence and terrorism; |
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75.

Calls for greater efforts to strengthen
  ,
  develop and support civil societies and democratic forces in our neighbours, particularly in the Islamic countries, which should also contribute to effectively preventing and combating acts of violence and terrorism;

| 76. | Takes note of the fact that China is referred to as a major strategic partner in the EU's draft Security Strategy document and note
  s
  the Commission's new paper on policy towards China
  ;
  stresses, in this regard, that partnership cannot be enhanced as long as no concrete progress is made in the field of human rights; |
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76.

Takes note of the fact that China is referred to as a major strategic partner in the EU's draft Security Strategy document and note
  s
  the Commission's new paper on policy towards China
  ;
  stresses, in this regard, that partnership cannot be enhanced as long as no concrete progress is made in the field of human rights;

| 77. | Regrets that the call for the appointment of a EU Special Representative for Tibet has not been taken into account; calls on the Council in this regard to make every effort to facilitate the dialogue between the Chinese authorities and the Tibetan representatives; |
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77.

Regrets that the call for the appointment of a EU Special Representative for Tibet has not been taken into account; calls on the Council in this regard to make every effort to facilitate the dialogue between the Chinese authorities and the Tibetan representatives;

| 78. | Recalls that, beyond the direct European neighbourhood, the Kashmir conflict between the nuclear powers of India and Pakistan continues to represent one of the most burning security issues on which the EU must take a position; reiterates that under the EU Code of Conduct on Arms Exports no military materials should be delivered to any of the countries in this region; |
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78.

Recalls that, beyond the direct European neighbourhood, the Kashmir conflict between the nuclear powers of India and Pakistan continues to represent one of the most burning security issues on which the EU must take a position; reiterates that under the EU Code of Conduct on Arms Exports no military materials should be delivered to any of the countries in this region;

| 79. | Draws attention to the situation of the republics of central Asia, whose role in the fight against terrorism has become crucial; deplores the silence of the Council and the Commission as regards the massive human rights violations taking place in those countries; emphasises the need to develop a common strategy by bringing together, in a consistent way, all the instruments provided for in the existing Partnership and Cooperation agreements; |
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79.

Draws attention to the situation of the republics of central Asia, whose role in the fight against terrorism has become crucial; deplores the silence of the Council and the Commission as regards the massive human rights violations taking place in those countries; emphasises the need to develop a common strategy by bringing together, in a consistent way, all the instruments provided for in the existing Partnership and Cooperation agreements;

| 80. | Underlines the importance of the EU Code of Conduct on Arms Exports as a tool to avoid undesirable arms exports; expresses its determination that this Code should be further developed and strengthened; utterly condemns the despicable enlistment and deployment of child soldiers; therefore calls for greater dissuasive action by the Council and the Member States vis-à-vis those governments or warlords that violate fundamental rights or the rights of the child and the relevant international Conventions; |
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80.

Underlines the importance of the EU Code of Conduct on Arms Exports as a tool to avoid undesirable arms exports; expresses its determination that this Code should be further developed and strengthened; utterly condemns the despicable enlistment and deployment of child soldiers; therefore calls for greater dissuasive action by the Council and the Member States vis-à-vis those governments or warlords that violate fundamental rights or the rights of the child and the relevant international Conventions;

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| 81. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Parliaments of the Member States, the Secretary General of the United Nations and the President of the Council of Europe. |
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81.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Parliaments of the Member States, the Secretary General of the United Nations and the President of the Council of Europe.

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(1)  OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1.

(2)  P5_TA(2002)0451.

(3)  P5_TA(2003)0188.

(4)  P5_TA(2003)0291.

(5)  OJ C 140 E, 13.6.2002, p. 569.

(6)  P5_TA(2003)0401.

P5_TA(2003)0461

Universal moratorium on the death penalty

European Parliament resolution on the initiative in favour of a universal moratorium on the death penalty in the context of the UN

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to its previous resolutions on a universal moratorium on the death penalty, |
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having regard to its previous resolutions on a universal moratorium on the death penalty,

| — | having regard to resolutions on the moratorium on capital punishment adopted by various UN bodies including the Commission on Human Rights, |
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having regard to resolutions on the moratorium on capital punishment adopted by various UN bodies including the Commission on Human Rights,

| — | having regard to the EU's statements in support of a universal moratorium on capital punishment, most recently in the declaration by the Presidency to mark the first World Day against the Death Penalty on 10 October 2003, |
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having regard to the EU's statements in support of a universal moratorium on capital punishment, most recently in the declaration by the Presidency to mark the first World Day against the Death Penalty on 10 October 2003,

| — | having regard to Rule 37(4) of the Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 37(4) of the Rules of Procedure,

| A. | whereas the European Union decided, in the guidelines on the death penalty adopted by the European Council in Luxembourg on 6 June 1998, to work within international bodies towards a universal moratorium on the death penalty and its abolition in due course, |
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whereas the European Union decided, in the guidelines on the death penalty adopted by the European Council in Luxembourg on 6 June 1998, to work within international bodies towards a universal moratorium on the death penalty and its abolition in due course,

| B. | whereas on 2 July 2003, the Italian Presidency of the Council informed the EP that one of its political priorities as regards foreign policy was the adoption by the UN's General Assembly, meeting in New York, of a resolution establishing a moratorium on capital punishment, |
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B.

whereas on 2 July 2003, the Italian Presidency of the Council informed the EP that one of its political priorities as regards foreign policy was the adoption by the UN's General Assembly, meeting in New York, of a resolution establishing a moratorium on capital punishment,

| C. | emphasising that on 29 September 2003, the President of the Commission stated that he agreed with the position taken by the European Parliament and urged that the campaign in favour of a worldwide moratorium on capital punishment, which has been under way for decades, should at last come to a successful conclusion at the General Assembly, |
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C.

emphasising that on 29 September 2003, the President of the Commission stated that he agreed with the position taken by the European Parliament and urged that the campaign in favour of a worldwide moratorium on capital punishment, which has been under way for decades, should at last come to a successful conclusion at the General Assembly,

| D. | deeply concerned by the threat of execution that hangs over thousands of people in the world, but encouraged by the fact that the number of abolitionist countries has continued to rise in recent years, |
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deeply concerned by the threat of execution that hangs over thousands of people in the world, but encouraged by the fact that the number of abolitionist countries has continued to rise in recent years,

| E. | stressing that the deadline for the submission of a text on this topic is 7 November 2003, |
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E.

stressing that the deadline for the submission of a text on this topic is 7 November 2003,

| 1. | Reiterates its request to the Council Presidency to take swift action to ensure that a resolution calling for a universal moratorium on capital punishment is submitted to the UN General Assembly currently in session in New York; |
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Reiterates its request to the Council Presidency to take swift action to ensure that a resolution calling for a universal moratorium on capital punishment is submitted to the UN General Assembly currently in session in New York;

| 2. | Urges the EU institutions and the Member States to make every endeavour in the political and diplomatic spheres to ensure the most appropriate support for this resolution within the UN General Assembly; |
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2.

Urges the EU institutions and the Member States to make every endeavour in the political and diplomatic spheres to ensure the most appropriate support for this resolution within the UN General Assembly;

| 3. | Asks the Council Presidency and the Commission to inform the European Parliament of the results achieved in the UN General Assembly at the first possible plenary sitting after the conclusion of the deliberations in New York; |
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3.

Asks the Council Presidency and the Commission to inform the European Parliament of the results achieved in the UN General Assembly at the first possible plenary sitting after the conclusion of the deliberations in New York;

| 4. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council Presidency, the Commission, the parliaments of the Member States, the UN Secretary-General and all the member countries of the UN General Assembly. |
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4.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council Presidency, the Commission, the parliaments of the Member States, the UN Secretary-General and all the member countries of the UN General Assembly.

P5_TA(2003)0462

Peace and dignity in the Middle East

European Parliament resolution on peace and dignity in the Middle East (2002/2166(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to Articles 11 to 18, 21, 23, 27 and 28 of the EU Treaty, and the work of the European Convention relating to external action, |
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having regard to Articles 11 to 18, 21, 23, 27 and 28 of the EU Treaty, and the work of the European Convention relating to external action,

| — | having regard to the roadmap containing the peace plan for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict drawn up on 20 December 2002 by the Quartet (the US, the UN, the Russian Federation and the European Union) and submitted on 30 April 2003 (1), |
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having regard to the roadmap containing the peace plan for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict drawn up on 20 December 2002 by the Quartet (the US, the UN, the Russian Federation and the European Union) and submitted on 30 April 2003 (1),

| — | having regard to United Nations Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 425 (1978), 1373 (2001) and 1397 (2002), |
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having regard to United Nations Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 425 (1978), 1373 (2001) and 1397 (2002),

| — | having regard to its recommendation to the Council of 13 December 2001 on the crisis in the Middle East and the role of the European Union in the region (2), and its resolutions of 10 April (3), 7 February 2002 (4) and 20 January 2000 (5) on the situation in the Middle East, as well as its resolutions of 20 March (6) and 4 July 2002 (7) on the results of the European Councils held in Barcelona and Seville on 15 and 16 March and 21 and 22 June 2002 respectively, |
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having regard to its recommendation to the Council of 13 December 2001 on the crisis in the Middle East and the role of the European Union in the region (2), and its resolutions of 10 April (3), 7 February 2002 (4) and 20 January 2000 (5) on the situation in the Middle East, as well as its resolutions of 20 March (6) and 4 July 2002 (7) on the results of the European Councils held in Barcelona and Seville on 15 and 16 March and 21 and 22 June 2002 respectively,

| — | having regard to the final declarations of the first, second and third Euro-Mediterranean parliamentary fora held in Brussels on 27 and 28 October 1998, 8 and 9 February 2001 and 8 November 2001 respectively and the final declaration of the fourth forum held in Bari on 17 and 18 June 2002, |
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having regard to the final declarations of the first, second and third Euro-Mediterranean parliamentary fora held in Brussels on 27 and 28 October 1998, 8 and 9 February 2001 and 8 November 2001 respectively and the final declaration of the fourth forum held in Bari on 17 and 18 June 2002,

| — | 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 Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy (A5-0351/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy (A5-0351/2003),

| A. | whereas the time has come to end the violence and widespread terror that has existed in the region since well before the launch of the United Nations partition plan in 1947 and the founding of the State of Israel on 14 May 1948, |
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A.

whereas the time has come to end the violence and widespread terror that has existed in the region since well before the launch of the United Nations partition plan in 1947 and the founding of the State of Israel on 14 May 1948,

| B. | whereas solutions based on force and the imposition of prior conditions have all too clearly shown their limitations and have been preventing a negotiated settlement of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians for decades, |
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B.

whereas solutions based on force and the imposition of prior conditions have all too clearly shown their limitations and have been preventing a negotiated settlement of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians for decades,

| C. | whereas the world can no longer tolerate the continuation of a conflict which has already given rise to seven wars in 50 years (the Arab-Israeli War in 1948; the Sinai War of 1956; the Six-Day War of 1967; the War of Attrition of 1969-1970; Black September in Jordan, 1970; the Yom-Kippur War of 1973; and the Lebanon War of 1982) and which has resulted in countless victims and material damage, and whereas it is therefore vital to find a peaceful solution to the conflict, |
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C.

whereas the world can no longer tolerate the continuation of a conflict which has already given rise to seven wars in 50 years (the Arab-Israeli War in 1948; the Sinai War of 1956; the Six-Day War of 1967; the War of Attrition of 1969-1970; Black September in Jordan, 1970; the Yom-Kippur War of 1973; and the Lebanon War of 1982) and which has resulted in countless victims and material damage, and whereas it is therefore vital to find a peaceful solution to the conflict,

| D. | whereas it is vital to find a solution to a conflict which has already generated more negotiations, conferences and mediation than any other contemporary conflict, including the Cyprus Armistice of 1949; the Gunnar Jarring negotiating mission and the William Rogers peace plan in 1967-1970; the mediation by Henry Kissinger in 1973-1974; the Geneva Peace Conference project in 1976-1977; the Camp David Conference and Agreements (1977-1978); the Madrid Peace Conference (1991) and its eleven subsequent negotiating sessions up to 1993; the Oslo negotiations (1993); the Israeli-Palestinian Washington Agreements (1993 and 1995); and the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations in Taba, Cairo, Hebron, Wye Plantation, Sharm el Sheik, Camp David, Taba, etc. between 1993 and 2001, |
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D.

whereas it is vital to find a solution to a conflict which has already generated more negotiations, conferences and mediation than any other contemporary conflict, including the Cyprus Armistice of 1949; the Gunnar Jarring negotiating mission and the William Rogers peace plan in 1967-1970; the mediation by Henry Kissinger in 1973-1974; the Geneva Peace Conference project in 1976-1977; the Camp David Conference and Agreements (1977-1978); the Madrid Peace Conference (1991) and its eleven subsequent negotiating sessions up to 1993; the Oslo negotiations (1993); the Israeli-Palestinian Washington Agreements (1993 and 1995); and the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations in Taba, Cairo, Hebron, Wye Plantation, Sharm el Sheik, Camp David, Taba, etc. between 1993 and 2001,

| E. | whereas an opportunity now exists for the European Union to contribute to renewed peace negotiations, following the publication on 30 April 2003 of the roadmap, and to endorse and support the ‘People's Voice’ initiative and ‘Statement of Principles’, launched by Professor Sari Nusseibeh and Mr Ami Ayalon, as presented to the members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy on 9 September 2003, |
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E.

whereas an opportunity now exists for the European Union to contribute to renewed peace negotiations, following the publication on 30 April 2003 of the roadmap, and to endorse and support the ‘People's Voice’ initiative and ‘Statement of Principles’, launched by Professor Sari Nusseibeh and Mr Ami Ayalon, as presented to the members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy on 9 September 2003,

| F. | whereas the roadmap must be implemented, whereas its objective is to secure a final and comprehensive settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by 2005 and whereas an essential aspect of the proper implementation of the roadmap is that its obligations should be carried out by both parties in parallel in order to secure a fair and just peace settlement between Israel and Palestine, |
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F.

whereas the roadmap must be implemented, whereas its objective is to secure a final and comprehensive settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by 2005 and whereas an essential aspect of the proper implementation of the roadmap is that its obligations should be carried out by both parties in parallel in order to secure a fair and just peace settlement between Israel and Palestine,

| G. | whereas the full implementation of the Quartet's plan offers an incomparable opportunity for dialogue between cultures and religions to be strengthened, and for faith in a peaceful and stable future for the region's inhabitants to be restored, |
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G.

whereas the full implementation of the Quartet's plan offers an incomparable opportunity for dialogue between cultures and religions to be strengthened, and for faith in a peaceful and stable future for the region's inhabitants to be restored,

| H. | stressing that the Palestinian people have the right to choose democratically their leaders and that in the name of democracy the international community and the Israeli Government must accept the legitimacy of such a choice, |
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H.

stressing that the Palestinian people have the right to choose democratically their leaders and that in the name of democracy the international community and the Israeli Government must accept the legitimacy of such a choice,

| I. | whereas the current worrying situation in Iraq is another destabilising factor in the Middle East which makes a concrete prospect of peace between Israelis and Palestinians even more urgent and necessary, |
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I.

whereas the current worrying situation in Iraq is another destabilising factor in the Middle East which makes a concrete prospect of peace between Israelis and Palestinians even more urgent and necessary,

| J. | whereas the situation in Palestine is disastrous, given that, according to a recent World Bank report, after almost three years of Intifada 60% of Palestinians are living on less than two US dollars a day, poverty has tripled and is now affecting more than two million people, and per capita consumption of foodstuffs has declined by 30%, |
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J.

whereas the situation in Palestine is disastrous, given that, according to a recent World Bank report, after almost three years of Intifada 60% of Palestinians are living on less than two US dollars a day, poverty has tripled and is now affecting more than two million people, and per capita consumption of foodstuffs has declined by 30%,

A peaceful and honourable solution to the current impasse in the Middle East

| 1. | Commends the members of the Quartet on the publication on 30 April 2003 of the roadmap, and urges the parties to the conflict to explicitly accept the plan and apply it immediately, unconditionally and simultaneously, without reservations, amendments or objections that would disable it or substantially alter its ideas or nature; |
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Commends the members of the Quartet on the publication on 30 April 2003 of the roadmap, and urges the parties to the conflict to explicitly accept the plan and apply it immediately, unconditionally and simultaneously, without reservations, amendments or objections that would disable it or substantially alter its ideas or nature;

| 2. | Regrets that the positive developments begun since 30 April 2003 in the Middle East, particularly the resumption of talks between the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority, have come to a halt and violent confrontations have resumed; expresses its solidarity with the Israeli and Palestinian families of all victims of violence; urges both parties to resume the dialogue as soon as possible and to commit themselves to implementing the roadmap and, with that in view, to take the following measures immediately:






  — | the Palestine National Authority: to provide clear and firm support for the new government in its task of reorganising the security forces; to restore public order and make tangible and visible efforts to dismantle terrorist organisations; to carry out the reforms already announced and, as far as possible, to hold free and transparent elections; |
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Regrets that the positive developments begun since 30 April 2003 in the Middle East, particularly the resumption of talks between the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority, have come to a halt and violent confrontations have resumed; expresses its solidarity with the Israeli and Palestinian families of all victims of violence; urges both parties to resume the dialogue as soon as possible and to commit themselves to implementing the roadmap and, with that in view, to take the following measures immediately:

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the Palestine National Authority: to provide clear and firm support for the new government in its task of reorganising the security forces; to restore public order and make tangible and visible efforts to dismantle terrorist organisations; to carry out the reforms already announced and, as far as possible, to hold free and transparent elections;

| — | the Israeli Government: to withdraw its army from the autonomous territories, end targeted killings, and freeze all settlement activity and the building of the security wall; |
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the Israeli Government: to withdraw its army from the autonomous territories, end targeted killings, and freeze all settlement activity and the building of the security wall;

| 3. | Declares once again that there can be no military solution to the Middle East conflict and advocates as the only possible option the negotiation of a firm and final peace agreement, without prior conditions and in line with the three phases of the roadmap, based on the existence of two democratic, sovereign and viable states — Israel and Palestine — coexisting peacefully within secure and recognised frontiers and within which the peaceful co-existence of Christians, Muslims and Jews is guaranteed; |
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3.

Declares once again that there can be no military solution to the Middle East conflict and advocates as the only possible option the negotiation of a firm and final peace agreement, without prior conditions and in line with the three phases of the roadmap, based on the existence of two democratic, sovereign and viable states — Israel and Palestine — coexisting peacefully within secure and recognised frontiers and within which the peaceful co-existence of Christians, Muslims and Jews is guaranteed;

| 4. | Commends the Palestinian Authority for having already publicly and unconditionally accepted the roadmap and the obligations the Authority must meet under its terms; in view of this situation, calls on the two parties to the conflict not to declare the peace process dead and immediately to resume and continue the measures that both sides have begun to implement in the context of the roadmap; |
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Commends the Palestinian Authority for having already publicly and unconditionally accepted the roadmap and the obligations the Authority must meet under its terms; in view of this situation, calls on the two parties to the conflict not to declare the peace process dead and immediately to resume and continue the measures that both sides have begun to implement in the context of the roadmap;

| 5. | Welcomes the Israeli Government's acceptance of the planned phases of the roadmap, although this decision was subject to reservations and conditions; trusts that the necessary steps will be taken to ensure progress towards complying with the provisions contained in the roadmap, including the obligations the State of Israel must meet under its terms and stresses that the benefits of securing the firm and final peace agreement provided for in the roadmap will include universal recognition by Arab states, the launch of full diplomatic and trade relations and an end to insecurity; |
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5.

Welcomes the Israeli Government's acceptance of the planned phases of the roadmap, although this decision was subject to reservations and conditions; trusts that the necessary steps will be taken to ensure progress towards complying with the provisions contained in the roadmap, including the obligations the State of Israel must meet under its terms and stresses that the benefits of securing the firm and final peace agreement provided for in the roadmap will include universal recognition by Arab states, the launch of full diplomatic and trade relations and an end to insecurity;

| 6. | Calls for strong and generous support from the international community for the main parties to the conflict to help them launch the peace process, given their inability to do so on their own; considers that this support should now more than ever be channelled through the efforts and initiatives of the Quartet; |
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6.

Calls for strong and generous support from the international community for the main parties to the conflict to help them launch the peace process, given their inability to do so on their own; considers that this support should now more than ever be channelled through the efforts and initiatives of the Quartet;

| 7. | Notes that the active involvement of the international community and diplomatic pressure have helped to secure significant reforms by the Palestinian National Authority, facilitating the implementation of the roadmap; therefore advocates that similar efforts be made with both parties to help them meet their obligations under the roadmap; |
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7.

Notes that the active involvement of the international community and diplomatic pressure have helped to secure significant reforms by the Palestinian National Authority, facilitating the implementation of the roadmap; therefore advocates that similar efforts be made with both parties to help them meet their obligations under the roadmap;

| 8. | Notes with concern that it has not been possible to secure a climate of mutual trust between the parties and that in recent weeks the enemies of peace have created countless barriers and pretexts aimed at making the roadmap unviable; |
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8.

Notes with concern that it has not been possible to secure a climate of mutual trust between the parties and that in recent weeks the enemies of peace have created countless barriers and pretexts aimed at making the roadmap unviable;

| 9. | Rejects, emphatically, the anti-Semitic statements made by the Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed to a meeting of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference; |
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9.

Rejects, emphatically, the anti-Semitic statements made by the Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed to a meeting of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference;

| 10. | Calls on the Quartet, particularly the European Union and the United States, to bring all their political influence and will to bear to compel those still opposed to the process to take decisive steps towards peace through the method described in the roadmap, as advocated by the European Union and by this resolution; |
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10.

Calls on the Quartet, particularly the European Union and the United States, to bring all their political influence and will to bear to compel those still opposed to the process to take decisive steps towards peace through the method described in the roadmap, as advocated by the European Union and by this resolution;

| 11. | Notes that the Quartet is an informal body consisting of the United States, the European Union, the United Nations and Russia and that these four parties took part in the drawing up of the roadmap in response to a European initiative; |
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11.

Notes that the Quartet is an informal body consisting of the United States, the European Union, the United Nations and Russia and that these four parties took part in the drawing up of the roadmap in response to a European initiative;

| 12. | Suggests therefore that the four members should agree on what tasks each should perform with regard to the mechanisms provided for in the roadmap, including monitoring; |
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12.

Suggests therefore that the four members should agree on what tasks each should perform with regard to the mechanisms provided for in the roadmap, including monitoring;

| 13. | Considers that, in order to implement the roadmap properly, the members of the Quartet must coordinate their diplomatic activity and that any attempts at parallel diplomacy within the Quartet or any of its four members would clearly jeopardise the peace plan; |
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13.

Considers that, in order to implement the roadmap properly, the members of the Quartet must coordinate their diplomatic activity and that any attempts at parallel diplomacy within the Quartet or any of its four members would clearly jeopardise the peace plan;

| 14. | Considers that the joint efforts to implement the roadmap offer an unprecedented opportunity to give genuine fresh impetus to the transatlantic partnership between the European Union and the United States and to reaffirm the special relationship bringing the Union together with Russia and other neighbouring states in the context of a ‘wider Europe’, while also testifying to the unswerving commitment of the Union as a civil power to resolving conflicts by means of diplomacy, peaceful solutions and multilateral institutions; |
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Considers that the joint efforts to implement the roadmap offer an unprecedented opportunity to give genuine fresh impetus to the transatlantic partnership between the European Union and the United States and to reaffirm the special relationship bringing the Union together with Russia and other neighbouring states in the context of a ‘wider Europe’, while also testifying to the unswerving commitment of the Union as a civil power to resolving conflicts by means of diplomacy, peaceful solutions and multilateral institutions;

| 15. | Welcomes the signing of the so-called ‘Geneva Accord’ between an important group of Israeli and Palestinian politicians and intellectuals; calls on the Council and the Commission to be consistent and to firmly support the abovementioned initiative, as well as other initiatives by movements in the two communities which genuinely strive for peace; |
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Welcomes the signing of the so-called ‘Geneva Accord’ between an important group of Israeli and Palestinian politicians and intellectuals; calls on the Council and the Commission to be consistent and to firmly support the abovementioned initiative, as well as other initiatives by movements in the two communities which genuinely strive for peace;

| 16. | Calls for the European Union to be much more closely involved in mediation of the conflict through all means at its disposal and in particular:






  — | adoption by the European Council of a clear and firm common position; |
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16.

Calls for the European Union to be much more closely involved in mediation of the conflict through all means at its disposal and in particular:

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adoption by the European Council of a clear and firm common position;

| — | greater intervention and direct action by the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the special representative for the region; |
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greater intervention and direct action by the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the special representative for the region;

All these measures are designed to overcome the current situation, which is damaging to both parties;

| 17. | Expresses its gratitude to Miguel Angel Moratinos for the remarkable work he has performed for the past seven years as EU Special Representative to the Middle East and deeply regrets that he did not receive the appropriate political support to develop a real European policy in the region; |
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Expresses its gratitude to Miguel Angel Moratinos for the remarkable work he has performed for the past seven years as EU Special Representative to the Middle East and deeply regrets that he did not receive the appropriate political support to develop a real European policy in the region;

Peace, dignity and security as the foundations for a better future in the Middle East

| 18. | Considers it vital for continuous and decisive progress to be made in the negotiations as the only way of preventing the most extreme factions on both sides from perpetually holding the peace process hostage, so that all attempts to halt the peace process by fresh terrorist actions will be in vain, although the fight against terrorism must nevertheless be pursued simultaneously; |
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18.

Considers it vital for continuous and decisive progress to be made in the negotiations as the only way of preventing the most extreme factions on both sides from perpetually holding the peace process hostage, so that all attempts to halt the peace process by fresh terrorist actions will be in vain, although the fight against terrorism must nevertheless be pursued simultaneously;

| 19. | Reiterates that it firmly condemns and rejects all acts of terrorism committed by Palestinian terrorist organisations against the Israeli people and demands that the Palestinian Authority spare no effort in combating such acts, culminating in the total dismantling of such organisations; calls on the Palestinians to comply with their commitments in the Oslo agreements to completely and unconditionally withdraw from all forms of violence, and return to political dialogue as the only way of achieving peace; |
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19.

Reiterates that it firmly condemns and rejects all acts of terrorism committed by Palestinian terrorist organisations against the Israeli people and demands that the Palestinian Authority spare no effort in combating such acts, culminating in the total dismantling of such organisations; calls on the Palestinians to comply with their commitments in the Oslo agreements to completely and unconditionally withdraw from all forms of violence, and return to political dialogue as the only way of achieving peace;

| 20. | Reiterates that it firmly condemns all acts of terrorism and military repression against civilians and the excessive use of military force by Israel against the Palestinian people, together with Israel's policy of extrajudicial killings and kidnappings, which must be ended immediately; |
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20.

Reiterates that it firmly condemns all acts of terrorism and military repression against civilians and the excessive use of military force by Israel against the Palestinian people, together with Israel's policy of extrajudicial killings and kidnappings, which must be ended immediately;

| 21. | Reaffirms its strongest condemnation of all terrorist attacks, and of the organisations that plan and execute them; |
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21.

Reaffirms its strongest condemnation of all terrorist attacks, and of the organisations that plan and execute them;

| 22. | States explicitly that Palestinian terrorism, regardless of whether its victims are civilians or in the military, not only claims many innocent victims and should therefore be utterly condemned, but also seriously jeopardises the desired resumption of the peace process; insists, however, that the peace process must not be suspended or broken off as a result of terrorism, because for the terrorists that would be the greatest possible success; |
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22.

States explicitly that Palestinian terrorism, regardless of whether its victims are civilians or in the military, not only claims many innocent victims and should therefore be utterly condemned, but also seriously jeopardises the desired resumption of the peace process; insists, however, that the peace process must not be suspended or broken off as a result of terrorism, because for the terrorists that would be the greatest possible success;

| 23. | Condemns in the strongest terms the appalling terrorist attack carried out near the Eretz border crossing in the Gaza Strip on 15 October 2003 in which three US citizens were killed, and extends its condolences to the families of the victims; expects to see the perpetrators of the attack brought to justice; |
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23.

Condemns in the strongest terms the appalling terrorist attack carried out near the Eretz border crossing in the Gaza Strip on 15 October 2003 in which three US citizens were killed, and extends its condolences to the families of the victims; expects to see the perpetrators of the attack brought to justice;

| 24. | Considers also that, if the Israeli Government wishes to contribute to this peace process, it must refrain from practices which also result in civilian victims among the Palestinians and which, by the same token, obstruct the peace process; |
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24.

Considers also that, if the Israeli Government wishes to contribute to this peace process, it must refrain from practices which also result in civilian victims among the Palestinians and which, by the same token, obstruct the peace process;

| 25. | Regrets the Israeli air raid on Syrian territory on 5 October 2003, which is a violation of international law and has escalated and exacerbated the crisis in the region; |
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25.

Regrets the Israeli air raid on Syrian territory on 5 October 2003, which is a violation of international law and has escalated and exacerbated the crisis in the region;

| 26. | Firmly believes in Israel's legitimate and unquestionable right to defend its citizens and its security, and affirms that in exercising that right the confines of the rule of law and the rights of Palestinian citizens must be taken into account, avoiding any practices that could endanger the lives of civilians and that at the same time involve a worsening of the economic situation in the territories; |
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26.

Firmly believes in Israel's legitimate and unquestionable right to defend its citizens and its security, and affirms that in exercising that right the confines of the rule of law and the rights of Palestinian citizens must be taken into account, avoiding any practices that could endanger the lives of civilians and that at the same time involve a worsening of the economic situation in the territories;

| 27. | Expresses, in this regard, its solidarity with the group of Israeli Air Force pilots who declared they would refuse to fly missions that could endanger civilians in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, on the basis that airstrikes are immoral and illegal on account of the fact that they kill innocent civilians; |
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27.

Expresses, in this regard, its solidarity with the group of Israeli Air Force pilots who declared they would refuse to fly missions that could endanger civilians in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, on the basis that airstrikes are immoral and illegal on account of the fact that they kill innocent civilians;

| 28. | Welcomes the Council's decision to include the political wing of the radical Islamic Hamas movement in the category of terrorist organisation and add it to the EU list of terrorist bodies; |
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28.

Welcomes the Council's decision to include the political wing of the radical Islamic Hamas movement in the category of terrorist organisation and add it to the EU list of terrorist bodies;

| 29. | Considers that the legitimate use of force is the responsibility of a single institutional authority and hopes that this principle will be implemented quickly; likewise asks the Prime Minister to make all efforts to prevent terrorism and urges the Palestinian Authority to do everything in its power to enable him to perform his duties; |
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29.

Considers that the legitimate use of force is the responsibility of a single institutional authority and hopes that this principle will be implemented quickly; likewise asks the Prime Minister to make all efforts to prevent terrorism and urges the Palestinian Authority to do everything in its power to enable him to perform his duties;

| 30. | Commends the fact that, even before publication of the roadmap on 30 April 2003, the Palestinian Authority had embarked on some of the institutional reforms called for by the Quartet and by Israel, such as reform of the Palestinian Ministry for Finance, and the creation of the post of prime minister; at the same time regrets that the Prime Minister, Mahmoud Abbas, who had been appointed with the full support of all Palestine's institutions, including the Legislative Council, has resigned; calls on the Palestinian Authority to pursue these reforms and urges it to do everything in its power to enable the Prime Minister to perform his duties; states its intention to invite the Palestinian Prime Minister to appear at a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee as soon as possible; |
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30.

Commends the fact that, even before publication of the roadmap on 30 April 2003, the Palestinian Authority had embarked on some of the institutional reforms called for by the Quartet and by Israel, such as reform of the Palestinian Ministry for Finance, and the creation of the post of prime minister; at the same time regrets that the Prime Minister, Mahmoud Abbas, who had been appointed with the full support of all Palestine's institutions, including the Legislative Council, has resigned; calls on the Palestinian Authority to pursue these reforms and urges it to do everything in its power to enable the Prime Minister to perform his duties; states its intention to invite the Palestinian Prime Minister to appear at a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee as soon as possible;

| 31. | Calls on Israel to help facilitate as far as possible the enormous and highly difficult task facing the Palestinian Prime Minister in seeking to achieve the objectives set out in the roadmap, since, only if he enjoys broad popular support among the Palestinian people, prompted by a clear sense that the political prospects for a fair, honourable and lasting peace exist, will the new Prime Minister be able to achieve these objectives and avert the clear danger that failure of the roadmap would result in an unstoppable rise of fundamentalist extremists; |
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31.

Calls on Israel to help facilitate as far as possible the enormous and highly difficult task facing the Palestinian Prime Minister in seeking to achieve the objectives set out in the roadmap, since, only if he enjoys broad popular support among the Palestinian people, prompted by a clear sense that the political prospects for a fair, honourable and lasting peace exist, will the new Prime Minister be able to achieve these objectives and avert the clear danger that failure of the roadmap would result in an unstoppable rise of fundamentalist extremists;

| 32. | Calls on the Quartet, and in particular the European Union institutions, to provide the effective, neutral and objective technical assistance which the competent Palestinian institutions may require in drawing up their draft Constitution; |
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32.

Calls on the Quartet, and in particular the European Union institutions, to provide the effective, neutral and objective technical assistance which the competent Palestinian institutions may require in drawing up their draft Constitution;

| 33. | Points out once again that PNA President, Yasser Arafat, was democratically elected in January 1996 in elections deemed to be fair by international observers, including those from the EU, and reiterates that the Palestinian people are entitled to elect their leaders themselves; regrets, however, the fact that once again the new Prime Minister is not being given the necessary support and apparently sees no option but to resign; |
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33.

Points out once again that PNA President, Yasser Arafat, was democratically elected in January 1996 in elections deemed to be fair by international observers, including those from the EU, and reiterates that the Palestinian people are entitled to elect their leaders themselves; regrets, however, the fact that once again the new Prime Minister is not being given the necessary support and apparently sees no option but to resign;

| 34. | Considers therefore that the policy of isolating President Arafat is not beneficial to the peace process and calls on President Arafat, for his part, to come out in favour of the roadmap and his active participation in implementing it; is shocked by the decision to expel the legitimate, democratically elected Palestinian President, Yasser Arafat, opposes any attempt to deport or banish him and, needless to say, condemns any suggestion that he should be physically eliminated, and any attempt to do so; |
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34.

Considers therefore that the policy of isolating President Arafat is not beneficial to the peace process and calls on President Arafat, for his part, to come out in favour of the roadmap and his active participation in implementing it; is shocked by the decision to expel the legitimate, democratically elected Palestinian President, Yasser Arafat, opposes any attempt to deport or banish him and, needless to say, condemns any suggestion that he should be physically eliminated, and any attempt to do so;

| 35. | Urges the PNA to call free, direct and transparent elections in due course to produce new institutions that are more open, transparent and democratic and whose main tasks should include drawing up the draft Constitution for Palestine provided for in Phase I of the roadmap and organising the institutional framework of the future Palestinian state; considers, however, that elections cannot contribute to peace unless the peace-loving Palestinian movements can with the Quartet's support first show some success from their policy; |
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35.

Urges the PNA to call free, direct and transparent elections in due course to produce new institutions that are more open, transparent and democratic and whose main tasks should include drawing up the draft Constitution for Palestine provided for in Phase I of the roadmap and organising the institutional framework of the future Palestinian state; considers, however, that elections cannot contribute to peace unless the peace-loving Palestinian movements can with the Quartet's support first show some success from their policy;

| 36. | Commends the Commission for having already made provision for funds for the holding of future elections in Palestine; |
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36.

Commends the Commission for having already made provision for funds for the holding of future elections in Palestine;

| 37. | Urges the Israeli Government to lift the blockade of Palestinian territories and organise an immediate withdrawal behind the lines existing in September 2000; |
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37.

Urges the Israeli Government to lift the blockade of Palestinian territories and organise an immediate withdrawal behind the lines existing in September 2000;

| 38. | Calls on the Israeli Government to press ahead with the measures required to end settlement activity, including natural growth of settlements; |
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38.

Calls on the Israeli Government to press ahead with the measures required to end settlement activity, including natural growth of settlements;

| 39. | Shares the deep concern expressed by the Council at the continuation of illegal settlements and expropriation of land for the construction of the security fence, which represent a barrier to a peace settlement, since they threaten to make it physically impossible to devise a solution based on two states; |
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39.

Shares the deep concern expressed by the Council at the continuation of illegal settlements and expropriation of land for the construction of the security fence, which represent a barrier to a peace settlement, since they threaten to make it physically impossible to devise a solution based on two states;

| 40. | Calls on the Israeli Government and all political forces in the country to refuse to authorise any funding for new settlements; |
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40.

Calls on the Israeli Government and all political forces in the country to refuse to authorise any funding for new settlements;

| 41. | Points out that, according to the United Nations, the so-called ‘security fence’ represents a de facto annexation and is illegal under international law and that, according to information from the United Nations, the barrier initially planned by Israel would cut into 7 % of Palestinian territory in the West Bank; calls on Israel to give an undertaking that the security fence will not be prejudging the final border between Israel and the future Palestinian state; |
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41.

Points out that, according to the United Nations, the so-called ‘security fence’ represents a de facto annexation and is illegal under international law and that, according to information from the United Nations, the barrier initially planned by Israel would cut into 7 % of Palestinian territory in the West Bank; calls on Israel to give an undertaking that the security fence will not be prejudging the final border between Israel and the future Palestinian state;

| 42. | Insists that the Israeli authorities adopt the measures necessary to unconditionally and immediately improve the humanitarian situation throughout the occupied territories; in particular calls on them to stop violating the principle of medical neutrality, and thus allow Palestinian health personnel to perform their duties fully; |
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42.

Insists that the Israeli authorities adopt the measures necessary to unconditionally and immediately improve the humanitarian situation throughout the occupied territories; in particular calls on them to stop violating the principle of medical neutrality, and thus allow Palestinian health personnel to perform their duties fully;

| 43. | Calls on the Commission to assess the humanitarian situation and financial needs, and examine how all the important development cooperation and humanitarian aid instruments available to the Union can be used from the outset of Phase I in the Middle East, and in Palestine in particular, while requiring both parties to comply fully and strictly with the rules of international humanitarian law; |
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43.

Calls on the Commission to assess the humanitarian situation and financial needs, and examine how all the important development cooperation and humanitarian aid instruments available to the Union can be used from the outset of Phase I in the Middle East, and in Palestine in particular, while requiring both parties to comply fully and strictly with the rules of international humanitarian law;

| 44. | Expresses its deep concern at the plight of the Palestinian prisoners with regard, in particular, to those held under the administrative detention regime, which violates all the general principles of law; calls on the Israeli authorities to allow the defence to exercise its rights, which implies free access of the lawyer to detainees from the time of their arrest, and to ensure that minimum standards of detention are respected; |
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44.

Expresses its deep concern at the plight of the Palestinian prisoners with regard, in particular, to those held under the administrative detention regime, which violates all the general principles of law; calls on the Israeli authorities to allow the defence to exercise its rights, which implies free access of the lawyer to detainees from the time of their arrest, and to ensure that minimum standards of detention are respected;

| 45. | Insists that the governments of both parties and those of all Middle Eastern countries pursue a new educational policy based on the concept of ‘education for peace’ and designed to encourage tolerance and mutual understanding between different cultures and religions; urges the EU to support a process in which both Palestinian and Israeli school textbooks are revised or re-edited with the aim of removing hostile statements that foment hatred and rejection of the other nation and instead impart mutual tolerance and acceptance; |
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45.

Insists that the governments of both parties and those of all Middle Eastern countries pursue a new educational policy based on the concept of ‘education for peace’ and designed to encourage tolerance and mutual understanding between different cultures and religions; urges the EU to support a process in which both Palestinian and Israeli school textbooks are revised or re-edited with the aim of removing hostile statements that foment hatred and rejection of the other nation and instead impart mutual tolerance and acceptance;

| 46. | Calls on the Commission to extend all existing European Union programmes for schools, universities, professional training, cultural heritage, the information society and new technologies, communications and research and development to include the two parties concerned, as a way of providing genuine support for the concept of ‘education for peace’; |
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46.

Calls on the Commission to extend all existing European Union programmes for schools, universities, professional training, cultural heritage, the information society and new technologies, communications and research and development to include the two parties concerned, as a way of providing genuine support for the concept of ‘education for peace’;

| 47. | Firmly supports the activities undertaken jointly by Israelis and Palestinians as part of the ‘People's Voice’ campaign, which seeks to give powerful popular impetus to the search for peace and show the opposing sides that alternatives to violence do exist; |
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47.

Firmly supports the activities undertaken jointly by Israelis and Palestinians as part of the ‘People's Voice’ campaign, which seeks to give powerful popular impetus to the search for peace and show the opposing sides that alternatives to violence do exist;

| 48. | Calls on the Commission to support international civil society organisations which try to break through the societal polarisation that surrounds the Middle East conflict; |
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48.

Calls on the Commission to support international civil society organisations which try to break through the societal polarisation that surrounds the Middle East conflict;

| 49. | Believes it is vital that these formal declarations explicitly include mutual recognition of the right of the Palestinian people to a sovereign, secure, democratic, viable and peaceful state, and the right of the State of Israel for its existence to be guaranteed within secure, recognised and respected borders; |
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49.

Believes it is vital that these formal declarations explicitly include mutual recognition of the right of the Palestinian people to a sovereign, secure, democratic, viable and peaceful state, and the right of the State of Israel for its existence to be guaranteed within secure, recognised and respected borders;

| 50. | Firmly supports the launch of Phase II of the roadmap as soon as fresh Palestinian elections have been held and stresses that Phase II can only culminate in the establishment of an independent Palestinian State with provisional frontiers by the deadline set; |
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50.

Firmly supports the launch of Phase II of the roadmap as soon as fresh Palestinian elections have been held and stresses that Phase II can only culminate in the establishment of an independent Palestinian State with provisional frontiers by the deadline set;

| 51. | Calls on the Quartet to convene an international conference on peace and dignity as soon as new elections have been held in Palestine; points out that the aim of this conference would be to launch the process of creating an independent Palestinian state with provisional borders; |
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51.

Calls on the Quartet to convene an international conference on peace and dignity as soon as new elections have been held in Palestine; points out that the aim of this conference would be to launch the process of creating an independent Palestinian state with provisional borders;

| 52. | Also supports the comprehensive and inclusive approach to this conference proposed by the roadmap, in the hope that it will make it possible to end not only the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but also the conflicts between Israel and Lebanon and Israel and Syria; |
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52.

Also supports the comprehensive and inclusive approach to this conference proposed by the roadmap, in the hope that it will make it possible to end not only the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but also the conflicts between Israel and Lebanon and Israel and Syria;

| 53. | Specifically points out that the roadmap is not an à la carte agreement and that it is therefore not possible to advocate the creation of a Palestinian state with provisional frontiers and then refuse to move on to the third phase, which requires final consolidation of the Palestinian state with fixed frontiers; |
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53.

Specifically points out that the roadmap is not an à la carte agreement and that it is therefore not possible to advocate the creation of a Palestinian state with provisional frontiers and then refuse to move on to the third phase, which requires final consolidation of the Palestinian state with fixed frontiers;

| 54. | Points out that the conflict is not confined to the Israeli-Palestinian issue and that for peace to endure, it must be comprehensive; therefore, urges Israel and Syria to negotiate a peace agreement and to settle their differences once and for all in a peaceful and honourable manner through the negotiation of a bilateral peace agreement; also urges Israel and Lebanon to negotiate a firm and final peace treaty entailing the withdrawal of all non-Lebanese forces from the country and enabling the Government of Lebanon to exercise sovereignty over its own territory; |
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54.

Points out that the conflict is not confined to the Israeli-Palestinian issue and that for peace to endure, it must be comprehensive; therefore, urges Israel and Syria to negotiate a peace agreement and to settle their differences once and for all in a peaceful and honourable manner through the negotiation of a bilateral peace agreement; also urges Israel and Lebanon to negotiate a firm and final peace treaty entailing the withdrawal of all non-Lebanese forces from the country and enabling the Government of Lebanon to exercise sovereignty over its own territory;

| 55. | Is convinced that this agreement can only secure a fair, honourable, full and lasting peace that will guarantee stability and security in the region if it is based on: international law and the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council and General Assembly; a commitment from both parties to democracy, the rule of law and human rights, as well as transparency in the use of international aid; rejection of the use of force and all forms of violence; and the full and effective application of all agreements and undertakings previously signed by both parties; |
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55.

Is convinced that this agreement can only secure a fair, honourable, full and lasting peace that will guarantee stability and security in the region if it is based on: international law and the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council and General Assembly; a commitment from both parties to democracy, the rule of law and human rights, as well as transparency in the use of international aid; rejection of the use of force and all forms of violence; and the full and effective application of all agreements and undertakings previously signed by both parties;

| 56. | Considers it vital that this agreement should be guaranteed by the members of the Quartet in their capacity as representatives of the international community as a whole; |
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56.

Considers it vital that this agreement should be guaranteed by the members of the Quartet in their capacity as representatives of the international community as a whole;

| 57. | Recommends to the parties that the new firm and final peace treaty should include a precise demarcation of the borders of the two new states on the basis of United Nations Security Council Resolution 242; |
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57.

Recommends to the parties that the new firm and final peace treaty should include a precise demarcation of the borders of the two new states on the basis of United Nations Security Council Resolution 242;

| 58. | Recommends that the parties show the utmost flexibility in agreeing on the best way to carry out the total evacuation by Israel of existing settlements within Palestinian territory following the return by both parties to the frontier situation as it stood on the morning of 5 June 1967, where necessary by negotiating exchanges of territory or any other peaceful means of settlement; |
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58.

Recommends that the parties show the utmost flexibility in agreeing on the best way to carry out the total evacuation by Israel of existing settlements within Palestinian territory following the return by both parties to the frontier situation as it stood on the morning of 5 June 1967, where necessary by negotiating exchanges of territory or any other peaceful means of settlement;

| 59. | Proposes to the Quartet and the parties to the conflict that the city of Jerusalem be declared a site of the cultural and religious heritage of mankind, the dual capital of Israel and the future new Palestinian state, with an international legal statute which does not provide for division of the city, based on a balanced and lasting solution which takes account of the rights of the Israelis, Palestinians and religious communities present in the city with the administration of areas originally having a Jewish majority assigned to the authorities of the State of Israel and the administration of areas originally having a Palestinian majority assigned to the authorities of the new Palestinian state, and with a consensus-based solution in place to govern custody and administration of the holy places of the world's three great monotheistic religions, securing and guaranteeing free access to them all; |
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59.

Proposes to the Quartet and the parties to the conflict that the city of Jerusalem be declared a site of the cultural and religious heritage of mankind, the dual capital of Israel and the future new Palestinian state, with an international legal statute which does not provide for division of the city, based on a balanced and lasting solution which takes account of the rights of the Israelis, Palestinians and religious communities present in the city with the administration of areas originally having a Jewish majority assigned to the authorities of the State of Israel and the administration of areas originally having a Palestinian majority assigned to the authorities of the new Palestinian state, and with a consensus-based solution in place to govern custody and administration of the holy places of the world's three great monotheistic religions, securing and guaranteeing free access to them all;

| 60. | Calls on the Palestinian authorities to take a realistic approach to the sensitive question of the right of return for refugees, which currently concerns some four and a half million people, so that a fair and balanced solution can be reached between the parties taking into account that not all Palestinian refugees will be able to return to their places of origin and that due weight must also be given to Israel's demographic concerns, as already publicly recognised by President Arafat in February 2002; |
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60.

Calls on the Palestinian authorities to take a realistic approach to the sensitive question of the right of return for refugees, which currently concerns some four and a half million people, so that a fair and balanced solution can be reached between the parties taking into account that not all Palestinian refugees will be able to return to their places of origin and that due weight must also be given to Israel's demographic concerns, as already publicly recognised by President Arafat in February 2002;

| 61. | Welcomes the efforts by several countries in the region to offer support to Palestinian refugees and calls in this connection for the Arab League and all Arab states involved to offer support to enable a consensus-based solution to be reached on this delicate issue affecting the entire region; calls on the States concerned to assess how they could enable those refugees who so desire to acquire nationality via residence in the countries in which they have taken refuge, including the frequent cases where nationality has been handed down from parents to children; calls on the authorities all of countries concerned to put an end to all discrimination concerning Palestinian refugees, facilitating their integration into their society; |
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61.

Welcomes the efforts by several countries in the region to offer support to Palestinian refugees and calls in this connection for the Arab League and all Arab states involved to offer support to enable a consensus-based solution to be reached on this delicate issue affecting the entire region; calls on the States concerned to assess how they could enable those refugees who so desire to acquire nationality via residence in the countries in which they have taken refuge, including the frequent cases where nationality has been handed down from parents to children; calls on the authorities all of countries concerned to put an end to all discrimination concerning Palestinian refugees, facilitating their integration into their society;

| 62. | Recommends, therefore, that the right of return for Palestinian refugees be confined to the Palestinian state, with exceptions that may be freely negotiated, and that the international fund for solidarity and economic aid referred to below should provide a generous and equitable system of compensation for those refugees not wishing to return or unable to do so because their place of origin is located outside of the Palestinian state; |
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62.

Recommends, therefore, that the right of return for Palestinian refugees be confined to the Palestinian state, with exceptions that may be freely negotiated, and that the international fund for solidarity and economic aid referred to below should provide a generous and equitable system of compensation for those refugees not wishing to return or unable to do so because their place of origin is located outside of the Palestinian state;

| 63. | Is convinced that it is vital for the new firm and final peace agreement to include provision for fair and equitable distribution so that all the region's water resources can be exploited for the benefit of all the countries there, in order to resolve this matter once and for all and avert the risk of future conflicts; |
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63.

Is convinced that it is vital for the new firm and final peace agreement to include provision for fair and equitable distribution so that all the region's water resources can be exploited for the benefit of all the countries there, in order to resolve this matter once and for all and avert the risk of future conflicts;

| 64. | Believes that the parties should not be left to resolve this conflict unaided and calls for an increased international presence in the area to help them implement the roadmap and also to establish any instances of non-compliance by either side; to this end, proposes to send, at the appropriate time and subject to the agreement of the parties, an international force to the region, to be organised by the Quartet and under the auspices of the United Nations, with sufficient and credible resources to be able to verify and monitor at all times actual progress made and, subsequently, provide both sides with guarantees that the terms of the firm and final peace agreement will be observed; |
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64.

Believes that the parties should not be left to resolve this conflict unaided and calls for an increased international presence in the area to help them implement the roadmap and also to establish any instances of non-compliance by either side; to this end, proposes to send, at the appropriate time and subject to the agreement of the parties, an international force to the region, to be organised by the Quartet and under the auspices of the United Nations, with sufficient and credible resources to be able to verify and monitor at all times actual progress made and, subsequently, provide both sides with guarantees that the terms of the firm and final peace agreement will be observed;

Reconstruction of the region and sharing the peace dividend

| 65. | Proposes that an international fund for solidarity and economic assistance be immediately set up to tackle specific problems from the outset of Phase I, helping both populations directly, and including the reconstruction of the economic and social fabric of the Middle East and of Palestine and, in the medium term, the promotion of democracy, economic development and social justice in the Arab world as a whole; |
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65.

Proposes that an international fund for solidarity and economic assistance be immediately set up to tackle specific problems from the outset of Phase I, helping both populations directly, and including the reconstruction of the economic and social fabric of the Middle East and of Palestine and, in the medium term, the promotion of democracy, economic development and social justice in the Arab world as a whole;

| 66. | Hopes that the international community will provide a generous and decisive financial contribution to enable the fund to meet its objectives and thereby generate a peace dividend from which Palestinians, Israelis and the international community as a whole will benefit, given that the promotion of democracy, development and social justice throughout the Arab world will result in greater security and prosperity for everyone; |
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66.

Hopes that the international community will provide a generous and decisive financial contribution to enable the fund to meet its objectives and thereby generate a peace dividend from which Palestinians, Israelis and the international community as a whole will benefit, given that the promotion of democracy, development and social justice throughout the Arab world will result in greater security and prosperity for everyone;

| 67. | Welcomes President Bush's proposal to create a free trade area between the United States and the Arab countries and urges the Council and the Commission to proceed with the further development and implementation of a ‘wider Europe’; |
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67.

Welcomes President Bush's proposal to create a free trade area between the United States and the Arab countries and urges the Council and the Commission to proceed with the further development and implementation of a ‘wider Europe’;

| 68. | Is convinced that the deadlock of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the main obstacle to the full development of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership; calls, in this respect, on the Council and the Commission to start putting in place all the necessary measures so as to relaunch and revitalise the Barcelona process; |
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68.

Is convinced that the deadlock of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the main obstacle to the full development of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership; calls, in this respect, on the Council and the Commission to start putting in place all the necessary measures so as to relaunch and revitalise the Barcelona process;

| 69. | Proposes that Israel and the new Palestinian state be immediately included within the geopolitical framework of the ‘concept of proximity’ developed by the EU, as soon as the firm and final peace treaty has been signed, so that by 2005 at the latest the Union will be sharing with both partners ‘everything but institutions’ and, specifically, a single market, free trade, an open investment system, approximation of laws, interconnection of networks, use of the euro and close cooperation in the fight against crime, terrorism and illegal immigration; |
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69.

Proposes that Israel and the new Palestinian state be immediately included within the geopolitical framework of the ‘concept of proximity’ developed by the EU, as soon as the firm and final peace treaty has been signed, so that by 2005 at the latest the Union will be sharing with both partners ‘everything but institutions’ and, specifically, a single market, free trade, an open investment system, approximation of laws, interconnection of networks, use of the euro and close cooperation in the fight against crime, terrorism and illegal immigration;

| 70. | Calls also for the MEDA regional programme to be used from the outset of Phase 1 and on a broad scale in order to fund projects in the Middle East designed to examine how an EU-Israel-Palestine partnership could be established that would be stronger than the existing one, while encouraging regional cooperation; |
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70.

Calls also for the MEDA regional programme to be used from the outset of Phase 1 and on a broad scale in order to fund projects in the Middle East designed to examine how an EU-Israel-Palestine partnership could be established that would be stronger than the existing one, while encouraging regional cooperation;

| 71. | Urges the Commission and Council to monitor and carefully apply all clauses of the existing association agreements with Israel and the Palestinian National Authority; |
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71.

Urges the Commission and Council to monitor and carefully apply all clauses of the existing association agreements with Israel and the Palestinian National Authority;

| 72. | Recommends that, if the roadmap breaks down in the immediate future and, given the extremely serious consequences this would have in the form of further suffering by Israelis and Palestinians, new options should be put in place, notably the establishment, under the authority of the Quartet, of an international mandate in Palestine, including an international force on the ground; |
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72.

Recommends that, if the roadmap breaks down in the immediate future and, given the extremely serious consequences this would have in the form of further suffering by Israelis and Palestinians, new options should be put in place, notably the establishment, under the authority of the Quartet, of an international mandate in Palestine, including an international force on the ground;

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| 73. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Government and Parliament of Israel, the President of the Palestinian National Authority, the Palestinian Legislative Council, the President and Congress of the United States, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the President and Parliament of the Russian Federation and the Secretary-General of the Arab League. |
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73.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Government and Parliament of Israel, the President of the Palestinian National Authority, the Palestinian Legislative Council, the President and Congress of the United States, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the President and Parliament of the Russian Federation and the Secretary-General of the Arab League.

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(1)  http://www.un.org/media/main/roadmap122002.html

(2)  OJ C 177 E, 25.7.2002, p. 277.

(3)  OJ C 127 E, 29.5.2003, p. 584.

(4)  OJ C 284 E, 21.11.2002, p. 312.

(5)  OJ C 304, 24.10.2000, p. 202.

(6)  OJ C 47 E, 27.2.2003, p. 629.

(7)  P5_TA(2002)0365.

P5_TA(2003)0463

Entrepreneurship in Europe

European Parliament resolution on entrepreneurship in Europe — Green Paper (COM(2003) 27 — 2003/2161(INI))

The European Parliament,

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having regard to the European Commission's Green Paper (COM(2003) 27)

| — | having regard to Article II-16 (Freedom to conduct a business) of the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe, |
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having regard to Article II-16 (Freedom to conduct a business) of the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe,

| — | having regard to the conclusions of the European Council of 23-24 March 2000 in Lisbon and to its own resolution of 15 March 2000 relating thereto (1), |
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having regard to the conclusions of the European Council of 23-24 March 2000 in Lisbon and to its own resolution of 15 March 2000 relating thereto (1),

| — | having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘Thinking small in an enlarging Europe’ (COM(2003) 26), |
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having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘Thinking small in an enlarging Europe’ (COM(2003) 26),

| — | having regard to the European Charter for Small Enterprises adopted by the European Council in June 2000 in Feira, |
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having regard to the European Charter for Small Enterprises adopted by the European Council in June 2000 in Feira,

| — | having regard to the Council Decision of 20 December 2000 on a multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, and in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (2001-2005) (2), |
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having regard to the Council Decision of 20 December 2000 on a multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, and in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (2001-2005) (2),

| — | having regard to the Commission communication entitled: ‘Action plan Simplifying and improving the regulatory environment’ (COM(2002) 278), |
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having regard to the Commission communication entitled: ‘Action plan Simplifying and improving the regulatory environment’ (COM(2002) 278),

| — | having regard to the Commission report on the implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises (COM(2003) 21/2), |
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having regard to the Commission report on the implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises (COM(2003) 21/2),

| — | having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘Innovation policy: updating the Union's approach in the context of the Lisbon strategy’ (COM(2003) 112), |
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having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘Innovation policy: updating the Union's approach in the context of the Lisbon strategy’ (COM(2003) 112),

| — | having regard to the Council conclusions of 3 March 2003 on the promotion of entrepreneurship and small firms (3), |
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having regard to the Council conclusions of 3 March 2003 on the promotion of entrepreneurship and small firms (3),

| — | 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 Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (A5-0347/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (A5-0347/2003),

| A. | whereas structural change in the economy is based on knowledge-based activities in the services sector, thereby creating new business opportunities, and whereas European businesses must be at the heart of the Lisbon strategy and small enterprises play an indispensable economic and social role, |
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A.

whereas structural change in the economy is based on knowledge-based activities in the services sector, thereby creating new business opportunities, and whereas European businesses must be at the heart of the Lisbon strategy and small enterprises play an indispensable economic and social role,

| B. | whereas knowledge-based innovation is essential to continuing economic prosperity and represents a significant means of employment creation, |
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B.

whereas knowledge-based innovation is essential to continuing economic prosperity and represents a significant means of employment creation,

| C. | whereas the ability to adapt to economic change is crucial for the competitiveness of the entire European Union and a favourable climate for small businesses plays a significant role in this regard, |
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C.

whereas the ability to adapt to economic change is crucial for the competitiveness of the entire European Union and a favourable climate for small businesses plays a significant role in this regard,

| D. | whereas entrepreneurship is not just about financial gain and people become entrepreneurs for a wide variety of reasons, such as independence, job satisfaction, self-realisation, or the ability to manage one's own work-life balance, |
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D.

whereas entrepreneurship is not just about financial gain and people become entrepreneurs for a wide variety of reasons, such as independence, job satisfaction, self-realisation, or the ability to manage one's own work-life balance,

| E. | whereas entrepreneurial initiative means above all people willing to take risks and wishing to be independent, |
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whereas entrepreneurial initiative means above all people willing to take risks and wishing to be independent,

| F. | whereas entrepreneurs are the driving force of the social market economy and their achievements make it possible for citizens and consumers to enjoy prosperity, jobs and a wide range of goods and services, |
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F.

whereas entrepreneurs are the driving force of the social market economy and their achievements make it possible for citizens and consumers to enjoy prosperity, jobs and a wide range of goods and services,

| G. | whereas enterprises of all types — from the self-employed and traditional family businesses through to high-growth medium sized companies — undeniably play an integral role in Europe's economic, social and environmental development, |
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whereas enterprises of all types — from the self-employed and traditional family businesses through to high-growth medium sized companies — undeniably play an integral role in Europe's economic, social and environmental development,

| H. | whereas not enough is known in Europe about enterprises, in particular small and micro-enterprises, and their needs; whereas this lack of relevant information hampers the development of effective business policies, |
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whereas not enough is known in Europe about enterprises, in particular small and micro-enterprises, and their needs; whereas this lack of relevant information hampers the development of effective business policies,

| I. | whereas people's attitudes towards entrepreneurial initiative and its realisation in the individual Member States of the Union differ very widely and the reasons for those differences could be an important factor to be taken into consideration in a package of measures, |
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whereas people's attitudes towards entrepreneurial initiative and its realisation in the individual Member States of the Union differ very widely and the reasons for those differences could be an important factor to be taken into consideration in a package of measures,

| J. | whereas Parliament's request to the Commission to introduce a ‘think small first’ policy should form the priority underlying the action plan that is to follow on from the Green Paper; whereas this action plan should take due account of the ten lines of action set out in the European Charter for Small Enterprises; |
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J.

whereas Parliament's request to the Commission to introduce a ‘think small first’ policy should form the priority underlying the action plan that is to follow on from the Green Paper; whereas this action plan should take due account of the ten lines of action set out in the European Charter for Small Enterprises;

| K. | whereas it is essential to acknowledge the broad nature of policies affecting entrepreneurial activity and the action plan should therefore take into account such fundamental pre-requisites as macro-economic stability, a favourable legislative environment and an appropriately skilled and flexible labour market, |
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K.

whereas it is essential to acknowledge the broad nature of policies affecting entrepreneurial activity and the action plan should therefore take into account such fundamental pre-requisites as macro-economic stability, a favourable legislative environment and an appropriately skilled and flexible labour market,

| L. | whereas a comprehensive approach aimed at promoting entrepreneurship should be effective at three levels, i.e. as regards motivating people, in relation to the general climate for business and in terms of society's attitude towards entrepreneurial activity, |
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L.

whereas a comprehensive approach aimed at promoting entrepreneurship should be effective at three levels, i.e. as regards motivating people, in relation to the general climate for business and in terms of society's attitude towards entrepreneurial activity,

| M. | whereas an effective and comprehensive approach to enterprise policy should consider, first, how to promote entrepreneurship and, second, how to create an environment that encourages entrepreneurial activity by achieving a more favourable risk-reward balance, |
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M.

whereas an effective and comprehensive approach to enterprise policy should consider, first, how to promote entrepreneurship and, second, how to create an environment that encourages entrepreneurial activity by achieving a more favourable risk-reward balance,

| N. | whereas high unemployment in the Union can be brought down and fought in the long term only by creating productive jobs and only if the conditions are created for the establishment of new, and the development of existing, enterprises, |
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N.

whereas high unemployment in the Union can be brought down and fought in the long term only by creating productive jobs and only if the conditions are created for the establishment of new, and the development of existing, enterprises,

| O. | whereas the Maribor Declaration of 23 April 2002 commits the accession countries to implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises, |
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O.

whereas the Maribor Declaration of 23 April 2002 commits the accession countries to implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises,

| P. | whereas insufficient commitment has been demonstrated for the implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises, which is a matter both for the Member States and for the Commission, in cooperation with organisations representing small enterprises; whereas the European Council in Barcelona urged the Member States to speed up implementation of the Charter and to be guided by good practice, |
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whereas insufficient commitment has been demonstrated for the implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises, which is a matter both for the Member States and for the Commission, in cooperation with organisations representing small enterprises; whereas the European Council in Barcelona urged the Member States to speed up implementation of the Charter and to be guided by good practice,

| Q. | whereas, in accordance with the principles of European good governance, policies concerning enterprises should only be formulated and implemented following consultations with industry association
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whereas, in accordance with the principles of European good governance, policies concerning enterprises should only be formulated and implemented following consultations with industry association
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| 1. | Welcomes the Commission's Green Paper as an effective starting point for a wide-ranging debate on the policy of the European Union and the Member States on fostering entrepreneurship, as well as the Commission communication on ‘Thinking Small in an enlarging Europe’ and the Commission report on implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises as a contribution to the more rapid implementation of the Lisbon objectives; criticises, however, the fact that the Green Paper does not pay sufficient attention to the recommendations of the European Charter for Small Enterprises; lastly, deplores the fact that the Green Paper deals almost exclusively with start-ups and high-growth enterprises, to the detriment of enterprises in traditional sectors of activity and cottage industries and family enterprises; |
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1.

Welcomes the Commission's Green Paper as an effective starting point for a wide-ranging debate on the policy of the European Union and the Member States on fostering entrepreneurship, as well as the Commission communication on ‘Thinking Small in an enlarging Europe’ and the Commission report on implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises as a contribution to the more rapid implementation of the Lisbon objectives; criticises, however, the fact that the Green Paper does not pay sufficient attention to the recommendations of the European Charter for Small Enterprises; lastly, deplores the fact that the Green Paper deals almost exclusively with start-ups and high-growth enterprises, to the detriment of enterprises in traditional sectors of activity and cottage industries and family enterprises;

| 2. | Considers that the Commission Green Paper on entrepreneurship in Europe forms part of the Lisbon process and, as such, suggests avenues to explore and sketches out possible lines of action that can help the Union to achieve its ambition of becoming the world's most competitive knowledge-based economy by 2010; |
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2.

Considers that the Commission Green Paper on entrepreneurship in Europe forms part of the Lisbon process and, as such, suggests avenues to explore and sketches out possible lines of action that can help the Union to achieve its ambition of becoming the world's most competitive knowledge-based economy by 2010;

| 3. | Stresses that the Lisbon objectives must remain the main priority of the Union's economic and social policies, particularly in the run-up to enlargement, and that it is therefore essential for the Member States to ensure that the EU budget contains the resources required to achieve these objectives; |
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Stresses that the Lisbon objectives must remain the main priority of the Union's economic and social policies, particularly in the run-up to enlargement, and that it is therefore essential for the Member States to ensure that the EU budget contains the resources required to achieve these objectives;

| 4. | Stresses that it is important for organisations representing SMEs to be actively engaged in the policymaking process; |
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4.

Stresses that it is important for organisations representing SMEs to be actively engaged in the policymaking process;

| 5. | Considers that measures to promote entrepreneurship and to support very small and small and medium-sized enterprises and, generally, all of the Lisbon objectives (knowledge-based economy, sustainable growth, quality jobs and social cohesion) should play a prominent role in the post-2006 financial framework; calls as of now on the Commission to take account of these factors, to which Parliament will pay extremely close attention during the preparations for the discussions on the next EU financial framework; |
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Considers that measures to promote entrepreneurship and to support very small and small and medium-sized enterprises and, generally, all of the Lisbon objectives (knowledge-based economy, sustainable growth, quality jobs and social cohesion) should play a prominent role in the post-2006 financial framework; calls as of now on the Commission to take account of these factors, to which Parliament will pay extremely close attention during the preparations for the discussions on the next EU financial framework;

| 6. | Stresses that the budget headings relating to the Lisbon process must be properly implemented if the process is to be implemented on schedule; |
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6.

Stresses that the budget headings relating to the Lisbon process must be properly implemented if the process is to be implemented on schedule;

| 7. | Draws attention, none the less, to the importance which Parliament attaches to very small businesses and the craft trades and regrets that such enterprises are hardly mentioned in the Green Paper, which, furthermore, basically places the emphasis on start-ups and high-growth enterprises, to the detriment of traditional sectors and family enterprises; |
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Draws attention, none the less, to the importance which Parliament attaches to very small businesses and the craft trades and regrets that such enterprises are hardly mentioned in the Green Paper, which, furthermore, basically places the emphasis on start-ups and high-growth enterprises, to the detriment of traditional sectors and family enterprises;

| 8. | Stresses that very small businesses and the craft trades, which account for more than 90% of European enterprises, are a source of both jobs and innovation and therefore make an active contribution to meeting the Lisbon objectives; considers that entrepreneurs of this kind deserve special attention from the Commission, given their importance to the stability of the socio-economic fabric and employment and the considerable risks they are obliged to take to set up and remain in business; |
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Stresses that very small businesses and the craft trades, which account for more than 90% of European enterprises, are a source of both jobs and innovation and therefore make an active contribution to meeting the Lisbon objectives; considers that entrepreneurs of this kind deserve special attention from the Commission, given their importance to the stability of the socio-economic fabric and employment and the considerable risks they are obliged to take to set up and remain in business;

| 9. | Regrets that the Green Paper only partly incorporates the advances made in the European Charter for Small Enterprises; |
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Regrets that the Green Paper only partly incorporates the advances made in the European Charter for Small Enterprises;

| 10. | Is concerned that the plethora of Commission papers and initiatives on enterprise policy over recent years, combined with inconsistent follow-up, has disenfranchised the SME community from the policymaking process instead of further engaging it in that process; |
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10.

Is concerned that the plethora of Commission papers and initiatives on enterprise policy over recent years, combined with inconsistent follow-up, has disenfranchised the SME community from the policymaking process instead of further engaging it in that process;

| 11. | Calls on the Commission to ensure that the Green Paper does not suffer the same fate as the ‘White Paper on trade’; |
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11.

Calls on the Commission to ensure that the Green Paper does not suffer the same fate as the ‘White Paper on trade’;

| 12. | Applauds the Commission for the length and thoroughness of its public consultation during and after the drafting of the Green Paper and highlights the constructive response received from a wide variety of stakeholders, in both quantitative and qualitative terms; |
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Applauds the Commission for the length and thoroughness of its public consultation during and after the drafting of the Green Paper and highlights the constructive response received from a wide variety of stakeholders, in both quantitative and qualitative terms;

| 13. | Is concerned that the current trend to expose company directors, particularly non-executive ones, to new liabilities and litigation may discourage the growth and development of new and potentially successful enterprises; |
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Is concerned that the current trend to expose company directors, particularly non-executive ones, to new liabilities and litigation may discourage the growth and development of new and potentially successful enterprises;

| 14. | Calls for an in-depth debate on the replies received during the public discussion to the ten questions referred to in the Green Paper, and expects a final report on the subject; |
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14.

Calls for an in-depth debate on the replies received during the public discussion to the ten questions referred to in the Green Paper, and expects a final report on the subject;

| 15. | Encourages the Commission to maintain this open and consultative approach during the drafting of the action plan, in order to benefit from the valuable input of the SME community and other stakeholders; |
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15.

Encourages the Commission to maintain this open and consultative approach during the drafting of the action plan, in order to benefit from the valuable input of the SME community and other stakeholders;

| 16. | Urges the European Union and the Member States, in the interests of preserving their potential for innovative jobs and securing their international competitiveness and their economic future, to boost their support for entrepreneurship and business activity, with particular emphasis on encouraging female entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs in disadvantaged areas; |
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Urges the European Union and the Member States, in the interests of preserving their potential for innovative jobs and securing their international competitiveness and their economic future, to boost their support for entrepreneurship and business activity, with particular emphasis on encouraging female entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs in disadvantaged areas;

| 17. | Calls on the Council and the Member States to take whatever initiatives are necessary finally to put an end to old-fashioned attitudes which insist on attributing guilt to entrepreneurial activity and demonising business profit; |
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Calls on the Council and the Member States to take whatever initiatives are necessary finally to put an end to old-fashioned attitudes which insist on attributing guilt to entrepreneurial activity and demonising business profit;

| 18. | Recommends therefore that the action plan should prescribe concrete actions to be completed within a binding time-frame, clearly identify the policy levels at which responsibility for them is to lie and describe measures to monitor the implementation thereof; |
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Recommends therefore that the action plan should prescribe concrete actions to be completed within a binding time-frame, clearly identify the policy levels at which responsibility for them is to lie and describe measures to monitor the implementation thereof;

| 19. | Calls, like the Council, for a coordinated approach, involving all political decision-makers at European, national and regional level, aimed at removing obstacles to the development and growth of businesses, striking a balance between the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship and promoting the spirit of enterprise in society; |
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Calls, like the Council, for a coordinated approach, involving all political decision-makers at European, national and regional level, aimed at removing obstacles to the development and growth of businesses, striking a balance between the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship and promoting the spirit of enterprise in society;

| 20. | Urges the Member States to make more intensive use than hitherto of the numerous positive examples from other Member States for their own programme for the promotion of entrepreneurship; |
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20.

Urges the Member States to make more intensive use than hitherto of the numerous positive examples from other Member States for their own programme for the promotion of entrepreneurship;

| 21. | Is of the opinion that the Member States must make a much greater effort in their areas of responsibility (education policy, rules and regulations, cost and time involved in establishing new businesses, provision of risk capital and start-up finance, innovation and technology transfer and tax relief, in particular making provision for risks through the establishment of reserves) in order to give greater encouragement to entrepreneurship; |
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Is of the opinion that the Member States must make a much greater effort in their areas of responsibility (education policy, rules and regulations, cost and time involved in establishing new businesses, provision of risk capital and start-up finance, innovation and technology transfer and tax relief, in particular making provision for risks through the establishment of reserves) in order to give greater encouragement to entrepreneurship;

| 22. | Insists on the need for the Member States to ensure that entrepreneurs acquire professional skills in advance and continue to develop them; looks to the latter to make a genuine effort to promote apprenticeships and training and to take practical measures to encourage the transnational mobility of apprentices, which are essential for the stability and durability of European enterprises; |
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Insists on the need for the Member States to ensure that entrepreneurs acquire professional skills in advance and continue to develop them; looks to the latter to make a genuine effort to promote apprenticeships and training and to take practical measures to encourage the transnational mobility of apprentices, which are essential for the stability and durability of European enterprises;

| 23. | In this connection, urges the Member States to ensure swifter implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises and to adopt good practice from other Member States; recalls that SMEs and micro-enterprises are increasingly affected by Community legislation and Community rules; considers that the Commission therefore has a responsibility towards these enterprises and that the implementation of the Green Paper and the Charter is also its direct responsibility; |
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23.

In this connection, urges the Member States to ensure swifter implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises and to adopt good practice from other Member States; recalls that SMEs and micro-enterprises are increasingly affected by Community legislation and Community rules; considers that the Commission therefore has a responsibility towards these enterprises and that the implementation of the Green Paper and the Charter is also its direct responsibility;

| 24. | Is of the opinion that reduction of the administrative burden on small businesses, better rules and regulations and easier access to funding and information, particularly as regards access to third country markets, and greater dissemination of such information, are of considerable significance in creating a more favourable overall climate; |
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Is of the opinion that reduction of the administrative burden on small businesses, better rules and regulations and easier access to funding and information, particularly as regards access to third country markets, and greater dissemination of such information, are of considerable significance in creating a more favourable overall climate;

| 25. | Joins with the Council in urging the Commission to produce by the end of 2003 a suitable action plan for entrepreneurship that takes account of the proposals aired in the public debate and believes that it is essential to press ahead rapidly with effective implementation of the action plan on simplifying and improving the quality of the regulatory environment; |
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Joins with the Council in urging the Commission to produce by the end of 2003 a suitable action plan for entrepreneurship that takes account of the proposals aired in the public debate and believes that it is essential to press ahead rapidly with effective implementation of the action plan on simplifying and improving the quality of the regulatory environment;

| 26. | Calls on the Commission to register and publish the quantitative and qualitative results of the various Community initiatives and financial programmes for strengthening and developing SMEs; |
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26.

Calls on the Commission to register and publish the quantitative and qualitative results of the various Community initiatives and financial programmes for strengthening and developing SMEs;

| 27. | Points out that, whilst the creation of new businesses is undoubtedly important, the focus must be on the quality of start-ups, not the quantity; stresses that too great a focus on start-ups in the action plan may prejudice the interests of existing small businesses, resulting in a failure to tackle the most deep-rooted and significant obstacles to entrepreneurial activity; |
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Points out that, whilst the creation of new businesses is undoubtedly important, the focus must be on the quality of start-ups, not the quantity; stresses that too great a focus on start-ups in the action plan may prejudice the interests of existing small businesses, resulting in a failure to tackle the most deep-rooted and significant obstacles to entrepreneurial activity;

| 28. | Sees considerable potential in the EU's internal market programme for promoting the establishment of new businesses and believes that, in the European internal market for those starting up new businesses in the services sector, it is possible to remove a whole range of obstacles that still exist, thereby facilitating cross-border company start-ups; |
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Sees considerable potential in the EU's internal market programme for promoting the establishment of new businesses and believes that, in the European internal market for those starting up new businesses in the services sector, it is possible to remove a whole range of obstacles that still exist, thereby facilitating cross-border company start-ups;

| 29. | Urges the Member States to alleviate the fiscal and bureaucratic burden particularly on the transfer of businesses to new proprietors, since otherwise there is a risk that many businesses will cease trading for the want of a successor; calls on the Commission, together with business organisations, to launch a European information campaign and, together with the European Investment Fund, to determine the financial instruments needed to facilitate the funding of economic recovery; |
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Urges the Member States to alleviate the fiscal and bureaucratic burden particularly on the transfer of businesses to new proprietors, since otherwise there is a risk that many businesses will cease trading for the want of a successor; calls on the Commission, together with business organisations, to launch a European information campaign and, together with the European Investment Fund, to determine the financial instruments needed to facilitate the funding of economic recovery;

| 30. | Calls on the European Union and its Member States to step up their efforts to genuinely complete the internal market, so that the European Union can increase its competitiveness internationally, which will help develop entrepreneurship; |
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Calls on the European Union and its Member States to step up their efforts to genuinely complete the internal market, so that the European Union can increase its competitiveness internationally, which will help develop entrepreneurship;

| 31. | Calls also for specific measures to be considered at Community level with the organisations concerned, aimed at supporting the activities of managers' spouses, and for consideration to be given to drafting rules for the recognition and protection of spouses in enterprises; |
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31.

Calls also for specific measures to be considered at Community level with the organisations concerned, aimed at supporting the activities of managers' spouses, and for consideration to be given to drafting rules for the recognition and protection of spouses in enterprises;

| 32. | Is of the opinion that the small business sector must be involved more closely in legislation and in fundamental political strategy issues both at the level of the Commission and at that of most Member States; |
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32.

Is of the opinion that the small business sector must be involved more closely in legislation and in fundamental political strategy issues both at the level of the Commission and at that of most Member States;

| 33. | Calls on the Commission to compile a ‘collection’ of good practices followed in the Member States with a view to combating the bureaucracy which undermines entrepreneurship, and to call on the Council to implement those practices in all Member States in line with the Mandelkern report; |
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33.

Calls on the Commission to compile a ‘collection’ of good practices followed in the Member States with a view to combating the bureaucracy which undermines entrepreneurship, and to call on the Council to implement those practices in all Member States in line with the Mandelkern report;

| 34. | Is of the opinion that ‘business angels’ and their networks should receive moral and financial support in the European context, and in particular should receive more positive recognition in public opinion and in the taxation systems of Member States; |
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34.

Is of the opinion that ‘business angels’ and their networks should receive moral and financial support in the European context, and in particular should receive more positive recognition in public opinion and in the taxation systems of Member States;

| 35. | Hopes that the banking sector will change its attitude towards SMEs, assuming the role of ‘advisor and support’ for SMEs; |
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35.

Hopes that the banking sector will change its attitude towards SMEs, assuming the role of ‘advisor and support’ for SMEs;

| 36. | Believes that boosting business clusters and alliances of SMEs in order to promote their development in the international sphere will help to foster entrepreneurial spirit and make start-ups a more attractive prospect; |
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Believes that boosting business clusters and alliances of SMEs in order to promote their development in the international sphere will help to foster entrepreneurial spirit and make start-ups a more attractive prospect;

| 37. | Calls on the Commission to ensure that the budget implementation rate for Lisbon process policies, with particular reference to measures for very small businesses and the craft trades, remains high; |
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Calls on the Commission to ensure that the budget implementation rate for Lisbon process policies, with particular reference to measures for very small businesses and the craft trades, remains high;

| 38. | Considers in this connection that the current financial framework already contains the instruments required to muster additional resources, even at short notice, and that in any event the Commission has considerable budgetary firepower at its disposal in financial perspective heading 3, most of which relates to Lisbon process policies; |
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Considers in this connection that the current financial framework already contains the instruments required to muster additional resources, even at short notice, and that in any event the Commission has considerable budgetary firepower at its disposal in financial perspective heading 3, most of which relates to Lisbon process policies;

| 39. | Urges the Commission and the European Investment Bank, in cooperation with business organisations, to review and modify accordingly the existing measures to promote micro, small and medium-sized enterprises so that they facilitate company start-ups to a greater extent; calls for the establishment of systems allowing improved access, in particular for small and micro-enterprises, to EIB/EIF funds for investments aimed at bringing them into line with applicable legislation and standards, environmental investments, investments in new technologies and intangible investments linked to training; |
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Urges the Commission and the European Investment Bank, in cooperation with business organisations, to review and modify accordingly the existing measures to promote micro, small and medium-sized enterprises so that they facilitate company start-ups to a greater extent; calls for the establishment of systems allowing improved access, in particular for small and micro-enterprises, to EIB/EIF funds for investments aimed at bringing them into line with applicable legislation and standards, environmental investments, investments in new technologies and intangible investments linked to training;

| 40. | Calls on the Commission and the European Investment Bank to take greater account, in their subsidies, of the role of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and their special characteristics, in terms of both the economic sector and the corporate structure concerned (partnerships, companies with share capital); |
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40.

Calls on the Commission and the European Investment Bank to take greater account, in their subsidies, of the role of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and their special characteristics, in terms of both the economic sector and the corporate structure concerned (partnerships, companies with share capital);

| 41. | Urges the Commission and public authorities at all levels to implement measures to open up public contracts to SMEs; such contracts account for 16% of the EU's GDP, yet frequently remain inaccessible to smaller businesses, due to cultural, administrative and financial barriers; |
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41.

Urges the Commission and public authorities at all levels to implement measures to open up public contracts to SMEs; such contracts account for 16% of the EU's GDP, yet frequently remain inaccessible to smaller businesses, due to cultural, administrative and financial barriers;

| 42. | Insists that the new rules on equity capital for banks (Basel II) in the European Union must take due account of the distinctive features of over 18 million SMEs in Europe, and in particular the circumstances of persons starting up new businesses; |
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42.

Insists that the new rules on equity capital for banks (Basel II) in the European Union must take due account of the distinctive features of over 18 million SMEs in Europe, and in particular the circumstances of persons starting up new businesses;

| 43. | Expects the Commission to do everything in its power to involve the accession countries more closely in the promotion of entrepreneurship; |
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43.

Expects the Commission to do everything in its power to involve the accession countries more closely in the promotion of entrepreneurship;

| 44. | Believes it is appropriate to carry out research into entrepreneurship in the various Member States under the sixth framework research programme and to draw up proposals; |
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44.

Believes it is appropriate to carry out research into entrepreneurship in the various Member States under the sixth framework research programme and to draw up proposals;

| 45. | Confirms the individual items in the Charter for Small Enterprises according to which the correct and essential starting points are to be identified and encouraged in ten fields of activity; is surprised in this respect that the Enterprise Policy Group (EPG) which advises the Commission comprises only a tiny number of representatives of small enterprises, although they account for 95% of European enterprises; calls on the Commission to include representatives of small and micro-enterprises in all necessary forums, as it has pledged to do; |
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Confirms the individual items in the Charter for Small Enterprises according to which the correct and essential starting points are to be identified and encouraged in ten fields of activity; is surprised in this respect that the Enterprise Policy Group (EPG) which advises the Commission comprises only a tiny number of representatives of small enterprises, although they account for 95% of European enterprises; calls on the Commission to include representatives of small and micro-enterprises in all necessary forums, as it has pledged to do;

| 46. | Commends the Commission for listing in its report on the implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises a whole range of positive examples from all Member States in order to draw attention to the differing levels of implementation in the individual Member States and to provide the Member States with evidence of the best available practice; |
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46.

Commends the Commission for listing in its report on the implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises a whole range of positive examples from all Member States in order to draw attention to the differing levels of implementation in the individual Member States and to provide the Member States with evidence of the best available practice;

| 47. | Urges the provision of easier access for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to sources of risk capital and knock-on financing and calls in this connection on the Commission to issue competition policy guidelines for the promotion of company start-ups; considers also that professional and mutual guarantee and security systems must be encouraged in the Member States; |
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Urges the provision of easier access for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to sources of risk capital and knock-on financing and calls in this connection on the Commission to issue competition policy guidelines for the promotion of company start-ups; considers also that professional and mutual guarantee and security systems must be encouraged in the Member States;

| 48. | Expects the Commission to provide from 2005 onwards an annual report on the development of entrepreneurship in the European Union and in the Member States; |
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Expects the Commission to provide from 2005 onwards an annual report on the development of entrepreneurship in the European Union and in the Member States;

| 49. | Considers that levels of participation in enterprise vary around the world; believes that the Commission should carry out further research to ascertain whether there are any clear reasons or lessons to be learnt which could explain why participation in enterprise is higher in some parts of the world than in the EU, so as to gain an understanding of the root cause of entrepreneurial attitudes; this will help underpin action and strategy development at EU and Member State level; |
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49.

Considers that levels of participation in enterprise vary around the world; believes that the Commission should carry out further research to ascertain whether there are any clear reasons or lessons to be learnt which could explain why participation in enterprise is higher in some parts of the world than in the EU, so as to gain an understanding of the root cause of entrepreneurial attitudes; this will help underpin action and strategy development at EU and Member State level;

| 50. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Governments of the Member States. |
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Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Governments of the Member States.

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(1)  OJ C 377, 29.12.2000, p 164.

(2)  OJ L 333, 29.12.2000, p. 84.

(3)  OJ C 64, 18.3.2003, p. 6.

P5_TA(2003)0464

Industrial policy in an enlarged Europe

European Parliament resolution on industrial policy in an enlarged Europe (COM(2002) 714 — 2003/2063(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission communication (COM(2002) 714), |
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having regard to the Commission communication (COM(2002) 714),

| — | having regard to the Commission communication on implementation of the risk capital action plan (RCAP) (COM(2001) 605), |
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having regard to the Commission communication on implementation of the risk capital action plan (RCAP) (COM(2001) 605),

| — | having regard to the Commission report on the implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises (COM(2003) 21), |
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having regard to the Commission report on the implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises (COM(2003) 21),

| — | having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘Thinking small in an enlarging Europe’ (COM(2003) 26), |
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having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘Thinking small in an enlarging Europe’ (COM(2003) 26),

| — | having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘Investing in research: an action plan for Europe’ (COM(2003) 226), |
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having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘Investing in research: an action plan for Europe’ (COM(2003) 226),

| — | having regard to the Commission communication to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions entitled ‘Internal Market Strategy — Priorities 2003-2006’ (COM(2003) 238), |
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having regard to the Commission communication to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions entitled ‘Internal Market Strategy — Priorities 2003-2006’ (COM(2003) 238),

| — | having regard to its resolutions of 11 July 1991 on Community industrial policy in an open and competitive environment (1) and 29 June 1995 on the Commission communication concerning an industrial competitiveness policy for the European Union (2), |
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having regard to its resolutions of 11 July 1991 on Community industrial policy in an open and competitive environment (1) and 29 June 1995 on the Commission communication concerning an industrial competitiveness policy for the European Union (2),

| — | having regard to the Presidency Conclusions of the Lisbon and Göteborg European Councils, which aim to make the EU economy the world's most competitive knowledge-based economy, guaranteeing sustainable development by balancing the three economic, social and environmental pillars, |
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having regard to the Presidency Conclusions of the Lisbon and Göteborg European Councils, which aim to make the EU economy the world's most competitive knowledge-based economy, guaranteeing sustainable development by balancing the three economic, social and environmental pillars,

| — | 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 Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy and the opinions of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (A5-0328/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy and the opinions of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (A5-0328/2003),

| A. | welcoming the Commission communication, which, on the eve on enlargement, addresses the question of industrial policy, pointing to the importance of industry for the European economy, |
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A.

welcoming the Commission communication, which, on the eve on enlargement, addresses the question of industrial policy, pointing to the importance of industry for the European economy,

| B. | noting with satisfaction that, after ten years, industrial policy is back on the EU agenda; sees this new type of industrial policy characterised by support for change as opposed to protection of industries which fail to meet consumer choices or public needs; states that enlargement will be a major source of opportunities, in the long term, for industry in the new and existing Member States alike, and should make a positive contribution to the overall EU industrial policy, |
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B.

noting with satisfaction that, after ten years, industrial policy is back on the EU agenda; sees this new type of industrial policy characterised by support for change as opposed to protection of industries which fail to meet consumer choices or public needs; states that enlargement will be a major source of opportunities, in the long term, for industry in the new and existing Member States alike, and should make a positive contribution to the overall EU industrial policy,

| C. | reaffirming the importance of encompassing industrial policy within the Lisbon and Göteborg goals and the related process intended to make the EU economy the world's most competitive knowledge-based economy, guaranteeing sustainable development by truly balancing the three economic, social, and environmental pillars, |
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C.

reaffirming the importance of encompassing industrial policy within the Lisbon and Göteborg goals and the related process intended to make the EU economy the world's most competitive knowledge-based economy, guaranteeing sustainable development by truly balancing the three economic, social, and environmental pillars,

| D. | underlining the fact that the EU's Lisbon agenda provides an excellent framework for implementing the requirements of a horizontal policy on industry that looks to the future nationally and at EU level, and that any delay in implementing the Lisbon agenda will therefore be at the expense of industry and the dynamism and talent for innovation that spring from it, |
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D.

underlining the fact that the EU's Lisbon agenda provides an excellent framework for implementing the requirements of a horizontal policy on industry that looks to the future nationally and at EU level, and that any delay in implementing the Lisbon agenda will therefore be at the expense of industry and the dynamism and talent for innovation that spring from it,

| E. | underlining the fact that a lively industrial sector is a precondition for improved social and environment policy standards; calls on the Commission, as it seeks a balanced relationship between the three pillars, to take previous legislation into account as well; suggests that over-regulation is holding back the European economy and may lead to further below-average productivity growth, |
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E.

underlining the fact that a lively industrial sector is a precondition for improved social and environment policy standards; calls on the Commission, as it seeks a balanced relationship between the three pillars, to take previous legislation into account as well; suggests that over-regulation is holding back the European economy and may lead to further below-average productivity growth,

| F. | drawing attention to the importance of taking account, in a balanced way, of the economic, social and ecological effects of new technologies in the context of sustainable development; emphasises that integrating the sustainable development requirement into production processes and product design can give Europe's industry a competitive advantage in future markets, |
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F.

drawing attention to the importance of taking account, in a balanced way, of the economic, social and ecological effects of new technologies in the context of sustainable development; emphasises that integrating the sustainable development requirement into production processes and product design can give Europe's industry a competitive advantage in future markets,

| G. | whereas in assessing the goal of competitiveness account should be taken of the real development potential of the European economy, and particularly its most important production factor (namely the human element), the specific feature commonly known as the European social model and its technological capabilities, and not the comparative advantages of our rivals in terms of their labour costs and their gap-ridden regulations, |
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G.

whereas in assessing the goal of competitiveness account should be taken of the real development potential of the European economy, and particularly its most important production factor (namely the human element), the specific feature commonly known as the European social model and its technological capabilities, and not the comparative advantages of our rivals in terms of their labour costs and their gap-ridden regulations,

| H. | whereas social factors such as education and life-long learning, the qualification levels of workers, the quality of work and better use of innovative ways of organising work are productive factors of increasing importance for the competitiveness of European industry, |
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H.

whereas social factors such as education and life-long learning, the qualification levels of workers, the quality of work and better use of innovative ways of organising work are productive factors of increasing importance for the competitiveness of European industry,

| I. | whereas social dialogue is a tool that makes it possible to balance all the interests of those involved in a constructive and creative manner; whereas continuing social dialogue is an indispensable component of a real European industrial policy, functioning by providing information to, consulting with and ensuring the participation of workers at times of structural adjustment, as at all other stages in the development of a company, |
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I.

whereas social dialogue is a tool that makes it possible to balance all the interests of those involved in a constructive and creative manner; whereas continuing social dialogue is an indispensable component of a real European industrial policy, functioning by providing information to, consulting with and ensuring the participation of workers at times of structural adjustment, as at all other stages in the development of a company,

| J. | whereas social dialogue comprises modern management which must fully integrate the new forms of entrepreneurial governance, |
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J.

whereas social dialogue comprises modern management which must fully integrate the new forms of entrepreneurial governance,

| K. | believing that a genuine industrial policy must be based on an economic policy in favour of industry and business as well as continuous social dialogue; stresses the importance of ensuring that all legislation relating to industrial policy is subject to thorough impact assessments in all the Member States, including the enlargement countries, to ensure that it does not entail additional burdens on industry and competitiveness, |
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K.

believing that a genuine industrial policy must be based on an economic policy in favour of industry and business as well as continuous social dialogue; stresses the importance of ensuring that all legislation relating to industrial policy is subject to thorough impact assessments in all the Member States, including the enlargement countries, to ensure that it does not entail additional burdens on industry and competitiveness,

| L. | underlining the fact that accession countries' industry has undergone significant restructuring and modernisation in the last decade; expects enlargement to make a positive contribution to industrial competitiveness; states, nevertheless, that sizeable differences still exist and further adjustments are to be envisaged; is convinced that strategies for economic development based on the competitive advantage of social dumping, particularly with regard to wages, will prove to be a hindrance for sound economic development in the medium term, |
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L.

underlining the fact that accession countries' industry has undergone significant restructuring and modernisation in the last decade; expects enlargement to make a positive contribution to industrial competitiveness; states, nevertheless, that sizeable differences still exist and further adjustments are to be envisaged; is convinced that strategies for economic development based on the competitive advantage of social dumping, particularly with regard to wages, will prove to be a hindrance for sound economic development in the medium term,

| M. | noting as a positive feature that the improvement of industrial competitiveness is founded on knowledge, innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit; highlights the challenge of ensuring that competitiveness does not come at the expense of social factors such as education and lifelong training, labour skills, work quality and better use of innovative forms of work organisation — all of which can be productive factors and do not have to be considered solely as burdens on business, |
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M.

noting as a positive feature that the improvement of industrial competitiveness is founded on knowledge, innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit; highlights the challenge of ensuring that competitiveness does not come at the expense of social factors such as education and lifelong training, labour skills, work quality and better use of innovative forms of work organisation — all of which can be productive factors and do not have to be considered solely as burdens on business,

| N. | taking the view that the role of research is crucial to enabling European industry and businesses to retain and develop their technological advantage; supporting fully, therefore, the objective of allocating 3 % of GDP to public and private spending on research and development; underlining the major role that businesses will play in achieving this aim, and calling specifically for the general political conditions to be created at European and national level for businesses significantly to increase their R&D spending; whereas, as regards small and very small businesses, including those in the artisanal sector, given their essential role in research, innovation and propagation of research results, this objective of 3% will not be achievable without a strong, proactive policy to support them, in line with the European Charter for Small Businesses, |
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N.

taking the view that the role of research is crucial to enabling European industry and businesses to retain and develop their technological advantage; supporting fully, therefore, the objective of allocating 3 % of GDP to public and private spending on research and development; underlining the major role that businesses will play in achieving this aim, and calling specifically for the general political conditions to be created at European and national level for businesses significantly to increase their R&D spending; whereas, as regards small and very small businesses, including those in the artisanal sector, given their essential role in research, innovation and propagation of research results, this objective of 3% will not be achievable without a strong, proactive policy to support them, in line with the European Charter for Small Businesses,

| O. | States that the success of both product and process innovation crucially depends on the ability of enterprises to bring in appropriate reforms of administrative structures and work organisation; notes that good managerial skills are required to identify and implement such strategies; calls upon industry to secure international excellence of its management; |
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States that the success of both product and process innovation crucially depends on the ability of enterprises to bring in appropriate reforms of administrative structures and work organisation; notes that good managerial skills are required to identify and implement such strategies; calls upon industry to secure international excellence of its management;

| P. | stressing that skill-improvement strategies need commitment from governments and enterprises alike; urges, in this context, that the trend of decreasing public and private spending in education, training and lifelong learning be reversed, and that incentives be increased so that individuals can keep their qualifications updated, |
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stressing that skill-improvement strategies need commitment from governments and enterprises alike; urges, in this context, that the trend of decreasing public and private spending in education, training and lifelong learning be reversed, and that incentives be increased so that individuals can keep their qualifications updated,

| Q. | supporting the Commission's commitment to research and development and its determination to strengthen cooperation with companies in the industrial sector; invites the Commission to involve a wide range of partners — universities, local government, chambers of commerce and industry — in order to achieve optimum results both in terms of the maintenance and quality of employment and of the quest for full employment; hopes that the potential of information and communication technologies in terms of job creation will not be overestimated; furthermore, calls for link-ups to be encouraged between information and communication technologies and traditional industries particularly prone to acute sectoral crises; |
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Q.

supporting the Commission's commitment to research and development and its determination to strengthen cooperation with companies in the industrial sector; invites the Commission to involve a wide range of partners — universities, local government, chambers of commerce and industry — in order to achieve optimum results both in terms of the maintenance and quality of employment and of the quest for full employment; hopes that the potential of information and communication technologies in terms of job creation will not be overestimated; furthermore, calls for link-ups to be encouraged between information and communication technologies and traditional industries particularly prone to acute sectoral crises;

| R. | pointing to the importance of the territorial dimension of industrial policy, not least as regards the particular industrial conversion efforts required in regions where traditional economic sectors are being restructured or which are suffering from the general impact of the process of change or the concentration of direct foreign investment in the central and eastern European countries, and the essential need to develop industrial clusters, |
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R.

pointing to the importance of the territorial dimension of industrial policy, not least as regards the particular industrial conversion efforts required in regions where traditional economic sectors are being restructured or which are suffering from the general impact of the process of change or the concentration of direct foreign investment in the central and eastern European countries, and the essential need to develop industrial clusters,

| S. | urging the EU to fully take account of social, environmental and regional aspects of the restructuring processes and to fully involve the relevant political and social representatives, as well as regional and/or national governments and the social partners, in working out specific programmes to resolve and counterbalance the painful consequences of restructuring, |
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S.

urging the EU to fully take account of social, environmental and regional aspects of the restructuring processes and to fully involve the relevant political and social representatives, as well as regional and/or national governments and the social partners, in working out specific programmes to resolve and counterbalance the painful consequences of restructuring,

| T. | insisting on fully taking account of regional aspects of the restructuring process and the implementation of measures in each region; calls for coordination and an interdependent relationship between EU regions in implementing EU industrial policy, |
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insisting on fully taking account of regional aspects of the restructuring process and the implementation of measures in each region; calls for coordination and an interdependent relationship between EU regions in implementing EU industrial policy,

| U. | whereas assessment of the impact on competitiveness should be viewed as one of the factors to take into account when legislative decisions are made; whereas, however, it would not be sensible to disregard every other consideration, for example ethics, the public health impact, public funds, or the employment situation, |
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U.

whereas assessment of the impact on competitiveness should be viewed as one of the factors to take into account when legislative decisions are made; whereas, however, it would not be sensible to disregard every other consideration, for example ethics, the public health impact, public funds, or the employment situation,

| V. | whereas 98 % of companies in the EU are SMEs; whereas their potential should be encouraged to the full, in connection with enlargement, focusing in particular on problems arising from excessive taxation and the high cost of labour, as examples of factors with a seriously restrictive effect on the creation and growth of SMEs in Europe, on the training of their management and workers, increased participation in the EU research programme, proper funding in terms of Basel II, and a more even spread of failure risks, |
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V.

whereas 98 % of companies in the EU are SMEs; whereas their potential should be encouraged to the full, in connection with enlargement, focusing in particular on problems arising from excessive taxation and the high cost of labour, as examples of factors with a seriously restrictive effect on the creation and growth of SMEs in Europe, on the training of their management and workers, increased participation in the EU research programme, proper funding in terms of Basel II, and a more even spread of failure risks,

| W. | suggesting the creation of industrial networks (in an effort to cut costs, share training resources and establish partnerships between universities and industry, for example) so as to achieve economies of scale and enhance the exchange of good practices and results, |
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W.

suggesting the creation of industrial networks (in an effort to cut costs, share training resources and establish partnerships between universities and industry, for example) so as to achieve economies of scale and enhance the exchange of good practices and results,

| X. | calling for a business environment conducive to the creation and development of SMEs and entrepreneurial activity in general; stresses the need to continue efforts to improve access to finance, in particular risk capital, at early and intermediate stages, and to reduce, wherever appropriate, the regulatory burden on setting up and running a business; |
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calling for a business environment conducive to the creation and development of SMEs and entrepreneurial activity in general; stresses the need to continue efforts to improve access to finance, in particular risk capital, at early and intermediate stages, and to reduce, wherever appropriate, the regulatory burden on setting up and running a business;

| Y. | calling upon the EU and the EIB to further support the creation of innovative SMEs, to facilitate access to research programmes and provide for platforms via which new companies can gain additional know-how; requests that special support be given to female and young entrepreneurs, |
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Y.

calling upon the EU and the EIB to further support the creation of innovative SMEs, to facilitate access to research programmes and provide for platforms via which new companies can gain additional know-how; requests that special support be given to female and young entrepreneurs,

| Z. | pointing out that in the next few years the availability of skilled labour will prove to be a critical factor for the long-term international competitiveness of European industry, and therefore training, further training and a sensible immigration policy will take on considerable significance. |
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pointing out that in the next few years the availability of skilled labour will prove to be a critical factor for the long-term international competitiveness of European industry, and therefore training, further training and a sensible immigration policy will take on considerable significance.

| 1. | Proposes to the Commission, so as to give practical expression to the ideas set out in the communication, that it draw up, by the beginning of 2004, together with all the European organisations representing companies, including small and micro-businesses, an action plan, to be submitted to the Council and Parliament for adoption, which could be based on the following measures and activities:






  (a) | incorporating the aims of industrial policy into all policies, measures, and activities pursued by the Community, |
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Proposes to the Commission, so as to give practical expression to the ideas set out in the communication, that it draw up, by the beginning of 2004, together with all the European organisations representing companies, including small and micro-businesses, an action plan, to be submitted to the Council and Parliament for adoption, which could be based on the following measures and activities:

(a)

incorporating the aims of industrial policy into all policies, measures, and activities pursued by the Community,

| (b) | pursuing sustainable development objectives, by balancing the economic, social and environmental aspects, and promoting the principle of better lawmaking at both Community and national levels, |
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pursuing sustainable development objectives, by balancing the economic, social and environmental aspects, and promoting the principle of better lawmaking at both Community and national levels,

| (c) | taking into account the lower potential and expertise of the new Member States to make efficient use of Community policies and instruments and the need to secure equal access and clear orientation in the process, |
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taking into account the lower potential and expertise of the new Member States to make efficient use of Community policies and instruments and the need to secure equal access and clear orientation in the process,

| (d) | harmonising national taxation systems that adversely affect the single market, |
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harmonising national taxation systems that adversely affect the single market,

| (e) | further simplifying administration for all companies and simplifying the formalities required to allow EC-based companies to be set up, for example by introducing a single EC document for that purpose, |
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further simplifying administration for all companies and simplifying the formalities required to allow EC-based companies to be set up, for example by introducing a single EC document for that purpose,

| (f) | strengthening the link between research and companies and pursuing a vigorous policy to promote innovation, including for small and micro-businesses, |
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strengthening the link between research and companies and pursuing a vigorous policy to promote innovation, including for small and micro-businesses,

| (g) | facilitating access to finance for new businesses, as well as their development and the takeover of existing businesses, SMEs, start-ups, and spin-offs, and for companies in the traditional activities sector, for example by increasing intermediary credits and by developing venture capital, guarantee funds and mutual guarantee funds and by adapting EIB funding and EIF financial instruments, |
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facilitating access to finance for new businesses, as well as their development and the takeover of existing businesses, SMEs, start-ups, and spin-offs, and for companies in the traditional activities sector, for example by increasing intermediary credits and by developing venture capital, guarantee funds and mutual guarantee funds and by adapting EIB funding and EIF financial instruments,

| (h) | encompassing the dialogue between management and labour within the scope of implementation of industrial policy, |
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(h)

encompassing the dialogue between management and labour within the scope of implementation of industrial policy,

| (i) | incorporating education, training and skills into industrial policy, |
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incorporating education, training and skills into industrial policy,

| (j) | guaranteeing the effective implementation of the guidelines laid down in the European Charter for Small Enterprises; |
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guaranteeing the effective implementation of the guidelines laid down in the European Charter for Small Enterprises;

| 2. | Welcomes the idea of using the open coordination method to facilitate the implementation of a proactive industrial policy aimed at:






  — | consolidating businesses that are subject to competition by establishing better conditions for them in the European area, thus enabling a key industrial sector able to offer employment at all levels to be maintained and developed; |
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Welcomes the idea of using the open coordination method to facilitate the implementation of a proactive industrial policy aimed at:

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consolidating businesses that are subject to competition by establishing better conditions for them in the European area, thus enabling a key industrial sector able to offer employment at all levels to be maintained and developed;

| — | tying in with regional policies with a view to better management of relocations and new industrial sitings; |
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tying in with regional policies with a view to better management of relocations and new industrial sitings;

| — | improving coherence with employment policy, particularly by using the structural funds designated for this purpose; |
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improving coherence with employment policy, particularly by using the structural funds designated for this purpose;

| 3. | Backs steps taken to improve the productivity and competitiveness of businesses of all sizes, particularly by improving the quality of work; |
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3.

Backs steps taken to improve the productivity and competitiveness of businesses of all sizes, particularly by improving the quality of work;

| 4. | Underlines the fact that it is not enough to keep only the headquarters of industrial undertakings in Europe, but that production activities and sites must be protected by means of appropriate framework conditions, and cites in this connection four current European Union legislative proposals: the directive on emissions trading, the regulation on the new chemicals policy, the directive on transport costs and the directive on environmental liability; |
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Underlines the fact that it is not enough to keep only the headquarters of industrial undertakings in Europe, but that production activities and sites must be protected by means of appropriate framework conditions, and cites in this connection four current European Union legislative proposals: the directive on emissions trading, the regulation on the new chemicals policy, the directive on transport costs and the directive on environmental liability;

| 5. | Believes that the Commission needs to study how the EU can mobilise competition policy to boost industrial competitiveness, for instance by reviewing the block exemptions concerning tax systems and regional or cross-border subsidies and encouraging companies to join forces, in particular in the research and technological sphere; |
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Believes that the Commission needs to study how the EU can mobilise competition policy to boost industrial competitiveness, for instance by reviewing the block exemptions concerning tax systems and regional or cross-border subsidies and encouraging companies to join forces, in particular in the research and technological sphere;

| 6. | Welcomes the Commission's intention to assess every new EU legislative proposal according to its impact on industrial competitiveness; believes, as regards such assessment, that particular attention needs to be paid to the selection of the guiding criteria so as to ensure that the assessment does not amount simply to a bookkeeping analysis of the immediate costs to industry resulting from a legislative proposal; |
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6.

Welcomes the Commission's intention to assess every new EU legislative proposal according to its impact on industrial competitiveness; believes, as regards such assessment, that particular attention needs to be paid to the selection of the guiding criteria so as to ensure that the assessment does not amount simply to a bookkeeping analysis of the immediate costs to industry resulting from a legislative proposal;

| 7. | Welcomes the Commission's willingness to think in sectoral terms and not just horizontal terms, but draws attention to the need to open up these analyses to small and micro-businesses; calls for sector-based analyses to find practical expression in genuine sectoral action plans and for all players, not least management and labour, to be closely involved in drawing up, implementing, and monitoring those action plans; |
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7.

Welcomes the Commission's willingness to think in sectoral terms and not just horizontal terms, but draws attention to the need to open up these analyses to small and micro-businesses; calls for sector-based analyses to find practical expression in genuine sectoral action plans and for all players, not least management and labour, to be closely involved in drawing up, implementing, and monitoring those action plans;

| 8. | Calls upon Member States to create a more SME-friendly tax system and use tax incentives to stimulate private investment, in particular in the fields of research, education, training and lifelong learning, while at the same time ensuring stable financing for social protection and creating more job opportunities; |
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8.

Calls upon Member States to create a more SME-friendly tax system and use tax incentives to stimulate private investment, in particular in the fields of research, education, training and lifelong learning, while at the same time ensuring stable financing for social protection and creating more job opportunities;

| 9. | Calls on the Commission to review all Community instruments such as Council Directive 90/435/EEC of 23 July 1990 on the common system of taxation applicable in the case of parent companies and subsidiaries of different Member States (3), and Council Directive 90/434/EEC of 23 July 1990 on the common system of taxation applicable to mergers, divisions, transfers of assets and exchanges of shares concerning companies of different Member States (4) or to consider whether it might lay down a common EU-wide corporation tax framework, providing for a share-out arrangement to reduce the compliance costs of tax operations; |
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9.

Calls on the Commission to review all Community instruments such as Council Directive 90/435/EEC of 23 July 1990 on the common system of taxation applicable in the case of parent companies and subsidiaries of different Member States (3), and Council Directive 90/434/EEC of 23 July 1990 on the common system of taxation applicable to mergers, divisions, transfers of assets and exchanges of shares concerning companies of different Member States (4) or to consider whether it might lay down a common EU-wide corporation tax framework, providing for a share-out arrangement to reduce the compliance costs of tax operations;

| 10. | Calls on the Commission to consider the proposal to introduce a single Community document, for the purposes of administrative simplification, to allow EU-based companies to be set up; believes that such an administrative document must be compatible with the Statute for a European Company; |
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10.

Calls on the Commission to consider the proposal to introduce a single Community document, for the purposes of administrative simplification, to allow EU-based companies to be set up; believes that such an administrative document must be compatible with the Statute for a European Company;

| 11. | Calls on the Commission to take further active steps to establish a genuine European research area in order to provide the Union with the necessary basis for scientific and technological progress, encourage private and public investment in research and industry, foster links between research centres and companies of all types, including those in traditional sectors of activity, and turn research findings to account; |
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11.

Calls on the Commission to take further active steps to establish a genuine European research area in order to provide the Union with the necessary basis for scientific and technological progress, encourage private and public investment in research and industry, foster links between research centres and companies of all types, including those in traditional sectors of activity, and turn research findings to account;

| 12. | Considers that an overall industrial strategy must encompass large-scale European projects involving both public and private partners, following the model of the Galileo project, in key sectors such as renewable energy sources — including fuel cells and hydrogen — nanotechnologies, health, space, steel, security, and defence; believes that technological platforms, enabling all stakeholders to be mobilised for the purpose of drawing up a technological and strategic road map, are a useful measure; |
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12.

Considers that an overall industrial strategy must encompass large-scale European projects involving both public and private partners, following the model of the Galileo project, in key sectors such as renewable energy sources — including fuel cells and hydrogen — nanotechnologies, health, space, steel, security, and defence; believes that technological platforms, enabling all stakeholders to be mobilised for the purpose of drawing up a technological and strategic road map, are a useful measure;

| 13. | Points to the need for an adequate transport, energy, and telecommunications infrastructure network and considers that it would be desirable to launch a European public loan to finance the investment necessitated by enlargement for the regions which have less in the way of such facilities and to connect these regions with the outlying and less-favoured regions in the current Member States; |
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13.

Points to the need for an adequate transport, energy, and telecommunications infrastructure network and considers that it would be desirable to launch a European public loan to finance the investment necessitated by enlargement for the regions which have less in the way of such facilities and to connect these regions with the outlying and less-favoured regions in the current Member States;

| 14. | Points out that, under the European Charter for Small Enterprises, this industrial strategy should also include measures geared to small and micro-businesses and companies in traditional sectors of activity; |
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14.

Points out that, under the European Charter for Small Enterprises, this industrial strategy should also include measures geared to small and micro-businesses and companies in traditional sectors of activity;

| 15. | Calls on the Commission to seek, in partnership with all the organisations representing companies, to rationalise, simplify, and codify the national and Community legislative architecture applying to the internal market in order to achieve greater effectiveness, taking into account Commission communication (COM(2003) 238); and calls on the Member States to pay greater attention to improving and speeding up their transposing of Community directives concerning the internal market; |
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15.

Calls on the Commission to seek, in partnership with all the organisations representing companies, to rationalise, simplify, and codify the national and Community legislative architecture applying to the internal market in order to achieve greater effectiveness, taking into account Commission communication (COM(2003) 238); and calls on the Member States to pay greater attention to improving and speeding up their transposing of Community directives concerning the internal market;

| 16. | Calls for increased coordination between the Commission, the EU institutions and the Member States; |
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16.

Calls for increased coordination between the Commission, the EU institutions and the Member States;

| 17. | Stresses the need for a normative framework in the European Union which takes account of the international context and of the financial impact that regulation has on companies; |
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17.

Stresses the need for a normative framework in the European Union which takes account of the international context and of the financial impact that regulation has on companies;

| 18. | Calls on the Competitiveness Council to play an active role in examining those Commission proposals which have a significant effect on the competitiveness of European industry; |
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18.

Calls on the Competitiveness Council to play an active role in examining those Commission proposals which have a significant effect on the competitiveness of European industry;

| 19. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Commission, the Council, the parliaments of the Member States, and the social partners in the European Union. |
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19.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Commission, the Council, the parliaments of the Member States, and the social partners in the European Union.

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(1)  OJ C 240, 16.9.1991, p. 213.

(2)  OJ C 183, 17.7.1995, p. 26.

(3)  OJ L 225, 20.8.1990, p. 6.

(4)  OJ L 225, 20.8.1990, p. 1.

P5_TA(2003)0465

Situation in Bolivia

European Parliament resolution on the situation in Bolivia

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to its previous resolutions on the situation in Latin America, |
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having regard to its previous resolutions on the situation in Latin America,

| — | having regard to Rule 37(4) of its Rules of Procedure. |
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having regard to Rule 37(4) of its Rules of Procedure.

| A. | whereas Bolivia has the worst poverty index in South America, |
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A.

whereas Bolivia has the worst poverty index in South America,

| B. | whereas the majority of the Bolivian people endure great hardship, and urgent action is needed to ensure that their demands for social justice are answered and that the developing democratic process continues to move forward, |
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B.

whereas the majority of the Bolivian people endure great hardship, and urgent action is needed to ensure that their demands for social justice are answered and that the developing democratic process continues to move forward,

| C. | whereas in recent weeks Bolivia has witnessed protests, social unrest, demonstrations, disturbances and riots, which were put down by the authorities with extreme harshness; whereas these events claimed more than 80 lives, wounding many more and causing material damage, forcing the then President, Mr Sánchez de Lozada, officially to submit his resignation to Congress, |
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C.

whereas in recent weeks Bolivia has witnessed protests, social unrest, demonstrations, disturbances and riots, which were put down by the authorities with extreme harshness; whereas these events claimed more than 80 lives, wounding many more and causing material damage, forcing the then President, Mr Sánchez de Lozada, officially to submit his resignation to Congress,

| D. | welcoming the rapid transition which has taken place in Bolivia, with the election of Vice-President Mesa Gisbert as President, in accordance with the constitutional rules in force, and the return of peace and tranquillity to the country following the departure of the former President, |
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D.

welcoming the rapid transition which has taken place in Bolivia, with the election of Vice-President Mesa Gisbert as President, in accordance with the constitutional rules in force, and the return of peace and tranquillity to the country following the departure of the former President,

| E. | whereas large sections of Bolivian society, notably the indigenous population, peasants, workers and the unemployed, are largely excluded from the country's political and economic life and have a legitimate claim to participate in it, |
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E.

whereas large sections of Bolivian society, notably the indigenous population, peasants, workers and the unemployed, are largely excluded from the country's political and economic life and have a legitimate claim to participate in it,

| F. | whereas nations enjoy sovereignty over their natural resources, and the use of those resources must be conditional on the democratically expressed will of the people, |
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F.

whereas nations enjoy sovereignty over their natural resources, and the use of those resources must be conditional on the democratically expressed will of the people,

| G. | mindful, moreover, that the exercise of democratic power does not justify indiscriminate violence against the civilian population, and that rulers must answer both legally and politically for any human rights violations they perpetrate, |
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G.

mindful, moreover, that the exercise of democratic power does not justify indiscriminate violence against the civilian population, and that rulers must answer both legally and politically for any human rights violations they perpetrate,

| H. | whereas Bolivia is the designated host for the XIIIth Ibero-American Summit in November 2003, and, together with the other Andean countries, is in the midst of a process due to lead to the conclusion of a new political dialogue and cooperation agreement with the EU in the near future, |
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H.

whereas Bolivia is the designated host for the XIIIth Ibero-American Summit in November 2003, and, together with the other Andean countries, is in the midst of a process due to lead to the conclusion of a new political dialogue and cooperation agreement with the EU in the near future,

| 1. | Reiterates its firm and resolute support for the democratic system, the rule of law and the constitutional order legitimately agreed on by the Bolivian people; |
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1.

Reiterates its firm and resolute support for the democratic system, the rule of law and the constitutional order legitimately agreed on by the Bolivian people;

| 2. | Expresses its condolences to the people and government of the Republic of Bolivia for the loss of human life and other personal and material damage caused by the repression of the popular protest movements, and condemns and repudiates all the acts of violence which occurred; |
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2.

Expresses its condolences to the people and government of the Republic of Bolivia for the loss of human life and other personal and material damage caused by the repression of the popular protest movements, and condemns and repudiates all the acts of violence which occurred;

| 3. | Takes note of the first declaration by President Mesa Gisbert, as well as his pledge to govern in a spirit of dialogue by organising a referendum on the energy issue, calling early elections and democratising the political system to render it more inclusive, notably as regards the Aymara and Quechua population; |
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3.

Takes note of the first declaration by President Mesa Gisbert, as well as his pledge to govern in a spirit of dialogue by organising a referendum on the energy issue, calling early elections and democratising the political system to render it more inclusive, notably as regards the Aymara and Quechua population;

| 4. | Calls on the authorities to inform the families of the disappeared immediately of their relatives' fate and to proceed to the rapid release of all those who have been arrested abusively for exercising the right to peaceful demonstration; calls on the OAS to take preventive measures to protect the leaders of the social movement who are under threat, such as the member of parliament Evo Morales Ayma; |
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4.

Calls on the authorities to inform the families of the disappeared immediately of their relatives' fate and to proceed to the rapid release of all those who have been arrested abusively for exercising the right to peaceful demonstration; calls on the OAS to take preventive measures to protect the leaders of the social movement who are under threat, such as the member of parliament Evo Morales Ayma;

| 5. | Calls for an exhaustive investigation to be carried out into the above mentioned events in order to clearly identify those responsible; |
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5.

Calls for an exhaustive investigation to be carried out into the above mentioned events in order to clearly identify those responsible;

| 6. | Recalls that there is no time limit on prosecution for human rights violations, and that the members of the former government must answer for such violations as they may have committed in their unacceptable repression of the popular movements; for this reason, no asylum should be granted to those leaders, who should answer in Bolivian courts for such crimes as they may have committed while in office; |
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6.

Recalls that there is no time limit on prosecution for human rights violations, and that the members of the former government must answer for such violations as they may have committed in their unacceptable repression of the popular movements; for this reason, no asylum should be granted to those leaders, who should answer in Bolivian courts for such crimes as they may have committed while in office;

| 7. | Hopes that a consensus will be found within Bolivian society so that the country's natural resources, notably its sources of energy, can serve to promote its development and the social wellbeing of the population; |
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7.

Hopes that a consensus will be found within Bolivian society so that the country's natural resources, notably its sources of energy, can serve to promote its development and the social wellbeing of the population;

| 8. | Emphasises the need for the EU to support the physical, political, social and economic reconstruction of the country, rendering it governable and paving the way for the strengthening of democracy and the rule of law, respect for human rights, notably those of Bolivia's indigenous population, economic and social development, poverty eradication and opportunities for all Bolivians; |
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8.

Emphasises the need for the EU to support the physical, political, social and economic reconstruction of the country, rendering it governable and paving the way for the strengthening of democracy and the rule of law, respect for human rights, notably those of Bolivia's indigenous population, economic and social development, poverty eradication and opportunities for all Bolivians;

| 9. | Calls on the EU Member States to take a stand within the international financial institutions (the IMF, the World Bank, the IDB) in order to resolve the problem of Bolivia's external debt; |
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9.

Calls on the EU Member States to take a stand within the international financial institutions (the IMF, the World Bank, the IDB) in order to resolve the problem of Bolivia's external debt;

| 10. | Calls for moderation and good sense to prevail in order to permit a constructive dialogue between all concerned, enabling a climate of sufficient trust and understanding to be generated so as to lead Bolivia towards a peaceful transition and allow it to overcome the current impasse; |
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10.

Calls for moderation and good sense to prevail in order to permit a constructive dialogue between all concerned, enabling a climate of sufficient trust and understanding to be generated so as to lead Bolivia towards a peaceful transition and allow it to overcome the current impasse;

| 11. | Wishes to send a European Parliament delegation to Bolivia to assess the existing situation on the spot and suggest appropriate aid to help the new government resolve the urgent problems facing it; |
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11.

Wishes to send a European Parliament delegation to Bolivia to assess the existing situation on the spot and suggest appropriate aid to help the new government resolve the urgent problems facing it;

| 12. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Governments of the Member States, the Government and Congress of the Republic of Bolivia, and the Secretary-General of the OAS. |
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12.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Governments of the Member States, the Government and Congress of the Republic of Bolivia, and the Secretary-General of the OAS.

P5_TA(2003)0466

Burundi

European Parliament resolution on human rights violations and failure to show respect for the rule of law in Burundi

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to Rule 50 of the Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 50 of the Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to UN Security Council Resolution 1375 (2001) on the situation in Burundi and its President's press statement of 9 October 2003, |
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having regard to UN Security Council Resolution 1375 (2001) on the situation in Burundi and its President's press statement of 9 October 2003,

| — | having regard to the decision of the Executive Council of the African Union on the peace process in Burundi, adopted in Maputo on 8 July 2003, |
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having regard to the decision of the Executive Council of the African Union on the peace process in Burundi, adopted in Maputo on 8 July 2003,

| — | having regard to the report on the fact-finding mission to Burundi carried out by a delegation from the Committee on Development and Cooperation from 22 to 27 June 2003, |
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having regard to the report on the fact-finding mission to Burundi carried out by a delegation from the Committee on Development and Cooperation from 22 to 27 June 2003,

| — | having regard to the statement made by the President of the Republic of Burundi before the Committee on Development and Cooperation on 9 July 2003, |
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having regard to the statement made by the President of the Republic of Burundi before the Committee on Development and Cooperation on 9 July 2003,

| — | having regard to the statement by the European Union's High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, |
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having regard to the statement by the European Union's High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy,

| A. | whereas the conclusion and application of a ceasefire between all the parties is a prerequisite for the implementation of the election timetable agreed to in Arusha and the restoration of the rule of law in Burundi, |
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whereas the conclusion and application of a ceasefire between all the parties is a prerequisite for the implementation of the election timetable agreed to in Arusha and the restoration of the rule of law in Burundi,

| B. | welcoming the Pretoria Protocol on Political, Defence and Security Power Sharing in Burundi, signed on 8 October 2003 between the transitional government and the CNDD-FDD movement, |
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B.

welcoming the Pretoria Protocol on Political, Defence and Security Power Sharing in Burundi, signed on 8 October 2003 between the transitional government and the CNDD-FDD movement,

| C. | whereas those agreements constitute a significant step forward in the peace process in Burundi, |
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C.

whereas those agreements constitute a significant step forward in the peace process in Burundi,

| D. | whereas the Forces for the Defence of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) suspended their attacks at the beginning of August, |
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D.

whereas the Forces for the Defence of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) suspended their attacks at the beginning of August,

| E. | whereas NGOs have reported serious delays in the administration of justice, arbitrary arrests, ill-treatment in prisons and cases of torture, which have resulted in large numbers of people being displaced, |
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E.

whereas NGOs have reported serious delays in the administration of justice, arbitrary arrests, ill-treatment in prisons and cases of torture, which have resulted in large numbers of people being displaced,

| F. | whereas there are large numbers of orphaned children, street children and child soldiers, |
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F.

whereas there are large numbers of orphaned children, street children and child soldiers,

| G. | whereas the reform of judicial, military and security services must be completed, |
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G.

whereas the reform of judicial, military and security services must be completed,

| H. | whereas a balanced representation of the communities in Burundi and of Burundi women must be guaranteed in all branches of the public service, |
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H.

whereas a balanced representation of the communities in Burundi and of Burundi women must be guaranteed in all branches of the public service,

| I. | having regard to the rise in corrupt practices in the public service, |
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I.

having regard to the rise in corrupt practices in the public service,

| J. | whereas many refugees have been ill-treated, beaten and raped while returning to Burundi from Tanzania, |
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J.

whereas many refugees have been ill-treated, beaten and raped while returning to Burundi from Tanzania,

| K. | having regard to the financial problems facing the African Union Mission to Burundi, |
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K.

having regard to the financial problems facing the African Union Mission to Burundi,

| L. | having regard to the ongoing unrest in South Kivu, which represents a threat to peace in the region, |
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L.

having regard to the ongoing unrest in South Kivu, which represents a threat to peace in the region,

| M. | whereas the Commission has signed the strategy and cooperation document and the national indicative programme for Burundi for the period 2003-2007, |
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M.

whereas the Commission has signed the strategy and cooperation document and the national indicative programme for Burundi for the period 2003-2007,

| 1. | Calls on the parties to move swiftly to implement the Pretoria Protocol's political and military clauses and encourages the Council and the Commission to assist in Burundi's peace and reconstruction process; |
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1.

Calls on the parties to move swiftly to implement the Pretoria Protocol's political and military clauses and encourages the Council and the Commission to assist in Burundi's peace and reconstruction process;

| 2. | Calls on Mr Agathon Rwasa's FNL movement to pursue the path of dialogue and asks the Burundian authorities to do their utmost to foster negotiations with that movement; |
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2.

Calls on Mr Agathon Rwasa's FNL movement to pursue the path of dialogue and asks the Burundian authorities to do their utmost to foster negotiations with that movement;

| 3. | Commends the facilitation job done by South Africa, which hosted the recent meetings between the government and the CNDD-FDD, and appreciates the continued commitment of the regional mediators; |
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3.

Commends the facilitation job done by South Africa, which hosted the recent meetings between the government and the CNDD-FDD, and appreciates the continued commitment of the regional mediators;

| 4. | Expresses its serious concern at the ongoing hostilities and the degradation of the human rights situation in Burundi, in particular with regard to women and children; |
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4.

Expresses its serious concern at the ongoing hostilities and the degradation of the human rights situation in Burundi, in particular with regard to women and children;

| 5. | Calls for consideration to be given to all possible means of pressure on the National Liberation Front (FNL), so as to bring this armed organisation to the negotiating table and to join a peace agreement; |
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5.

Calls for consideration to be given to all possible means of pressure on the National Liberation Front (FNL), so as to bring this armed organisation to the negotiating table and to join a peace agreement;

| 6. | Is extremely concerned at the reports, especially concerning areas under rebel control, of serious delays in the administration of justice, arbitrary arrests, ill-treatment in prisons and cases of torture; |
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6.

Is extremely concerned at the reports, especially concerning areas under rebel control, of serious delays in the administration of justice, arbitrary arrests, ill-treatment in prisons and cases of torture;

| 7. | Recalls the vital need for an effective ceasefire between the government and the rebels as a prerequisite for the restoration of peace, stability and the rule of law; calls on all parties to the conflict to recognise and respect the ceasefire, to disarm and to progressively participate in the peace process, and calls in particular on the National Liberation Front (FNL) to sign the Arusha peace accord; |
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7.

Recalls the vital need for an effective ceasefire between the government and the rebels as a prerequisite for the restoration of peace, stability and the rule of law; calls on all parties to the conflict to recognise and respect the ceasefire, to disarm and to progressively participate in the peace process, and calls in particular on the National Liberation Front (FNL) to sign the Arusha peace accord;

| 8. | Calls on the transitional government of Burundi to take firm action against those groups who are still destabilising the present attempts at reaching a peaceful settlement, so as to prevent the country from slipping back into a further civil war situation; |
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8.

Calls on the transitional government of Burundi to take firm action against those groups who are still destabilising the present attempts at reaching a peaceful settlement, so as to prevent the country from slipping back into a further civil war situation;

| 9. | Calls on the regional heads of state to continue their efforts to force the transitional government of Burundi and the remaining rebel groups to conclude an agreement on the implementation of the ceasefire; calls, in particular, on the CNDD-FDD and the FNL factions to stop fighting among themselves; |
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9.

Calls on the regional heads of state to continue their efforts to force the transitional government of Burundi and the remaining rebel groups to conclude an agreement on the implementation of the ceasefire; calls, in particular, on the CNDD-FDD and the FNL factions to stop fighting among themselves;

| 10. | Calls on the government of Burundi to set up a Truth and Reconciliation Commission as a matter of urgency; |
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10.

Calls on the government of Burundi to set up a Truth and Reconciliation Commission as a matter of urgency;

| 11. | Calls on the Burundi army to continue its reform aimed at ensuring a multi-ethnic composition, in accordance with the Arusha Peace Agreement concluded in August 2000, and to respect international humanitarian principles, in order to regain the people's trust; |
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11.

Calls on the Burundi army to continue its reform aimed at ensuring a multi-ethnic composition, in accordance with the Arusha Peace Agreement concluded in August 2000, and to respect international humanitarian principles, in order to regain the people's trust;

| 12. | Calls on the government of Burundi to implement the judicial reforms provided for in the Arusha Agreements, to end impunity and bring to justice all those who have perpetrated bloody crimes, and to proceed with the ratification of the Statute of the International Criminal Court; |
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12.

Calls on the government of Burundi to implement the judicial reforms provided for in the Arusha Agreements, to end impunity and bring to justice all those who have perpetrated bloody crimes, and to proceed with the ratification of the Statute of the International Criminal Court;

| 13. | Calls on the international community to provide financial aid to the government of Burundi, especially for the economic reconstruction of the country, and invites, in particular, the Commission to speed up the establishment of the Fund it has put forward to finance the African forces working to restore and maintain peace, in particular in Burundi; |
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13.

Calls on the international community to provide financial aid to the government of Burundi, especially for the economic reconstruction of the country, and invites, in particular, the Commission to speed up the establishment of the Fund it has put forward to finance the African forces working to restore and maintain peace, in particular in Burundi;

| 14. | Encourages the despatch of a mission of European senior military officials to meet their counterparts in the Burundi regular army and contribute to restructuring the army; |
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14.

Encourages the despatch of a mission of European senior military officials to meet their counterparts in the Burundi regular army and contribute to restructuring the army;

| 15. | Calls on the parties concerned to avoid ill-prepared and premature repatriation of refugees from Tanzania to Burundi and to take account of the specific needs of women, young girls and children who are head of the household during the repatriation, reinstallation and reintegration of refugees; |
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15.

Calls on the parties concerned to avoid ill-prepared and premature repatriation of refugees from Tanzania to Burundi and to take account of the specific needs of women, young girls and children who are head of the household during the repatriation, reinstallation and reintegration of refugees;

| 16. | Urges all the parties to make every effort to comply with the Arusha deadline as regards the election process, from which Burundi refugees should not be excluded, and to abide by the ballot box results; |
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16.

Urges all the parties to make every effort to comply with the Arusha deadline as regards the election process, from which Burundi refugees should not be excluded, and to abide by the ballot box results;

| 17. | Draws the attention of all parties to the need for Burundi women to be closely involved in the peace process and in the application of peace agreements; |
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17.

Draws the attention of all parties to the need for Burundi women to be closely involved in the peace process and in the application of peace agreements;

| 18. | Encourages Burundi's neighbours actively to support the peace process in Burundi, in particular by keeping a closer check on arms trafficking and bringing greater pressure to bear on the rebels who have refused to disarm; |
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18.

Encourages Burundi's neighbours actively to support the peace process in Burundi, in particular by keeping a closer check on arms trafficking and bringing greater pressure to bear on the rebels who have refused to disarm;

| 19. | Calls on all the parties to the conflict to allow all the civilian population to have access to humanitarian aid and to encourage and facilitate the work of NGOs, especially in the health sector; |
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19.

Calls on all the parties to the conflict to allow all the civilian population to have access to humanitarian aid and to encourage and facilitate the work of NGOs, especially in the health sector;

| 20. | Calls on the Commission to step up staffing and security levels for its delegation in Bujumbura; |
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20.

Calls on the Commission to step up staffing and security levels for its delegation in Bujumbura;

| 21. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the African Union Commission and Executive Council, and the governments of Burundi, Tanzania and South Africa. |
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21.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the African Union Commission and Executive Council, and the governments of Burundi, Tanzania and South Africa.

P5_TA(2003)0467

Turkmenistan and Central Asia

European Parliament resolution on Turkmenistan, including Central Asia

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to its previous resolutions on Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, |
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having regard to its previous resolutions on Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan,

| — | having regard to its resolution of 4 September 2003 on human rights in the world in 2002 and the European Union's human rights policy (1), |
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having regard to its resolution of 4 September 2003 on human rights in the world in 2002 and the European Union's human rights policy (1),

| — | having regard to the partnership and cooperation agreement between the EU and Turkmenistan, signed in May 1998, which is not yet in force, and the partnership and cooperation agreements with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, which include a human rights clause, |
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having regard to the partnership and cooperation agreement between the EU and Turkmenistan, signed in May 1998, which is not yet in force, and the partnership and cooperation agreements with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, which include a human rights clause,

| — | having regard to the EC Strategy Paper for Central Asia 2002-2006, |
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having regard to the EC Strategy Paper for Central Asia 2002-2006,

| — | having regard to the EU statements on Turkmenistan of 19 December 2002, 20 March 2003 and 3 April 2003 in the framework of the OSCE Permanent Council, |
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having regard to the EU statements on Turkmenistan of 19 December 2002, 20 March 2003 and 3 April 2003 in the framework of the OSCE Permanent Council,

| — | having regard to the EU Presidency declarations on Turkmenistan of 10 December 2002 and 20 January 2003, |
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having regard to the EU Presidency declarations on Turkmenistan of 10 December 2002 and 20 January 2003,

| — | having regard to the resolution of the UN Commission on Human Rights of 16 April 2003 on the situation of human rights in Turkmenistan, |
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having regard to the resolution of the UN Commission on Human Rights of 16 April 2003 on the situation of human rights in Turkmenistan,

| — | having regard to Turkmenistan's obligations under the ICCPR, the ICESCR, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, and other major human rights treaties, |
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having regard to Turkmenistan's obligations under the ICCPR, the ICESCR, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, and other major human rights treaties,

| A. | whereas Turkmenistan is consistently violating all its obligations under the above-mentioned international Conventions, |
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A.

whereas Turkmenistan is consistently violating all its obligations under the above-mentioned international Conventions,

| B. | whereas the already appalling human rights situation in Turkmenistan has deteriorated dramatically recently, and there is evidence that this Central Asian state has acquired one of the worst totalitarian systems in the world, |
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B.

whereas the already appalling human rights situation in Turkmenistan has deteriorated dramatically recently, and there is evidence that this Central Asian state has acquired one of the worst totalitarian systems in the world,

| C. | whereas Turkmenistan has consistently ignored its obligations under the major human rights treaties it is a party to, and has systematically failed to implement the recommendations contained in the March 2003 report by the OSCE's Special Rapporteur on Turkmenistan and the April 2003 resolution of the UN Commission on Human Rights, |
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C.

whereas Turkmenistan has consistently ignored its obligations under the major human rights treaties it is a party to, and has systematically failed to implement the recommendations contained in the March 2003 report by the OSCE's Special Rapporteur on Turkmenistan and the April 2003 resolution of the UN Commission on Human Rights,

| D. | whereas Turkmenistan remains a one-party state where civil and political rights, including the freedoms of expression, religion, association and assembly, are severely limited and ethnic minorities face large-scale discrimination, |
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D.

whereas Turkmenistan remains a one-party state where civil and political rights, including the freedoms of expression, religion, association and assembly, are severely limited and ethnic minorities face large-scale discrimination,

| E. | whereas the deterioration of the health and education systems in Turkmenistan has led to the closure of important scientific and cultural institutions and the departure of skilled and qualified people, |
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E.

whereas the deterioration of the health and education systems in Turkmenistan has led to the closure of important scientific and cultural institutions and the departure of skilled and qualified people,

| F. | whereas under the Law on Freedom of Conscience and Religious Organisations, religious congregations are required to register with the government, and since re-registration of religious organisations was made compulsory in early 1997, only two groups — the Russian Orthodox Church and the Sunni Muslims — have obtained registration, while all others face heavy discrimination, |
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F.

whereas under the Law on Freedom of Conscience and Religious Organisations, religious congregations are required to register with the government, and since re-registration of religious organisations was made compulsory in early 1997, only two groups — the Russian Orthodox Church and the Sunni Muslims — have obtained registration, while all others face heavy discrimination,

| G. | whereas those belonging to religious groups that are not officially sanctioned have been denied any public religious activities and have for years faced imprisonment, deportation, internal exile, eviction and harassment, |
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G.

whereas those belonging to religious groups that are not officially sanctioned have been denied any public religious activities and have for years faced imprisonment, deportation, internal exile, eviction and harassment,

| H. | whereas political prisoners are reportedly ill-treated, serving long sentences after unfair trials, and are denied necessary medical treatment, |
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H.

whereas political prisoners are reportedly ill-treated, serving long sentences after unfair trials, and are denied necessary medical treatment,

| I. | whereas, following an alleged coup d'état in November 2002, the authorities have proceeded to carry out mass arrests and there have been credible allegations of torture and ill-treatment of critics of the government and of their relatives, |
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I.

whereas, following an alleged coup d'état in November 2002, the authorities have proceeded to carry out mass arrests and there have been credible allegations of torture and ill-treatment of critics of the government and of their relatives,

| J. | whereas the persecution of relatives has included evictions, confiscation of property and dismissals from jobs, |
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J.

whereas the persecution of relatives has included evictions, confiscation of property and dismissals from jobs,

| K. | whereas several opponents of the regime have been sentenced to terms of up to life imprisonment in grossly unfair and farcical trials with no access to independent observers, and some of them are reported to have died in custody, |
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K.

whereas several opponents of the regime have been sentenced to terms of up to life imprisonment in grossly unfair and farcical trials with no access to independent observers, and some of them are reported to have died in custody,

| L. | whereas the Halk Maslakhaty (People's Council) has issued a decree declaring all criticism of the President and his policies to be treason, punishable by penalties of up to life imprisonment, |
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L.

whereas the Halk Maslakhaty (People's Council) has issued a decree declaring all criticism of the President and his policies to be treason, punishable by penalties of up to life imprisonment,

| M. | whereas the government has declared Rukhnama, a ‘holy’ book written by the President, to be the new spiritual guide, the study of which has become mandatory in the country's schools, universities, and state bodies, |
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M.

whereas the government has declared Rukhnama, a ‘holy’ book written by the President, to be the new spiritual guide, the study of which has become mandatory in the country's schools, universities, and state bodies,

On Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

| N. | whereas in Kazakhstan an improvement in the country's human rights record has been tempered by media censorship and cases of trials not considered fair by OSCE standards, |
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N.

whereas in Kazakhstan an improvement in the country's human rights record has been tempered by media censorship and cases of trials not considered fair by OSCE standards,

| O. | whereas in Kyrgyzstan respect for human rights has been tempered by examples of harassment of opposition figures, journalists, persons working for non-governmental organisations and human rights activists, |
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O.

whereas in Kyrgyzstan respect for human rights has been tempered by examples of harassment of opposition figures, journalists, persons working for non-governmental organisations and human rights activists,

| P. | whereas in Tajikistan respect for human rights has improved in recent years, but limitations on freedom of expression and freedom of conscience and frequent recourse to the death penalty mean there is still much reform needed if the country is to comply with the human rights provisions contained in its Partnership and Cooperation Agreements with the EU, |
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P.

whereas in Tajikistan respect for human rights has improved in recent years, but limitations on freedom of expression and freedom of conscience and frequent recourse to the death penalty mean there is still much reform needed if the country is to comply with the human rights provisions contained in its Partnership and Cooperation Agreements with the EU,

| Q. | whereas in Uzbekistan some progress has been made in developing the rule of law and openness of the media, and many NGOs are allowed to work in the country, but there is still a suppression of free speech and violation of human rights, as illustrated and exacerbated by the case of the Uzbek journalist Ruslan Sharipov, who has been tried in camera and sentenced to four years' imprisonment on charges of homosexual conduct, |
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Q.

whereas in Uzbekistan some progress has been made in developing the rule of law and openness of the media, and many NGOs are allowed to work in the country, but there is still a suppression of free speech and violation of human rights, as illustrated and exacerbated by the case of the Uzbek journalist Ruslan Sharipov, who has been tried in camera and sentenced to four years' imprisonment on charges of homosexual conduct,

On Turkmenistan

| 1. | Deplores the deterioration of the human rights situation in Turkmenistan; |
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1.

Deplores the deterioration of the human rights situation in Turkmenistan;

| 2. | Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to implement all the recommendations contained in the resolution adopted in April 2003 at the 59th session of the UN Commission on Human Rights, as well as the recommendations made by the OSCE-appointed rapporteur Professor Emmanuel Decaux in his March 2003 report; |
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2.

Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to implement all the recommendations contained in the resolution adopted in April 2003 at the 59th session of the UN Commission on Human Rights, as well as the recommendations made by the OSCE-appointed rapporteur Professor Emmanuel Decaux in his March 2003 report;

| 3. | Urges the Turkmen authorities to respect Turkmenistan's obligations under international law and stop the attacks on, and torture and ill-treatment of, political opponents; |
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3.

Urges the Turkmen authorities to respect Turkmenistan's obligations under international law and stop the attacks on, and torture and ill-treatment of, political opponents;

| 4. | Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to conduct impartial and thorough investigations into all the reports of the deaths in custody of Amanmukhamed Yklymov, A. Prokofiev and the former parliamentary Speaker, Tagan Khallyev; |
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4.

Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to conduct impartial and thorough investigations into all the reports of the deaths in custody of Amanmukhamed Yklymov, A. Prokofiev and the former parliamentary Speaker, Tagan Khallyev;

| 5. | Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to conduct impartial and thorough investigations into all allegations of torture and ill-treatment of persons held in custody, including the former Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan, Amb. Boris Shikhmuradov and Amb. Batyr Berdyev, and the former head of the Presidential Administration, Amb. Yazgeldi Gundogdyev, to bring to justice those found responsible and to provide full reparation to the victims; |
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5.

Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to conduct impartial and thorough investigations into all allegations of torture and ill-treatment of persons held in custody, including the former Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan, Amb. Boris Shikhmuradov and Amb. Batyr Berdyev, and the former head of the Presidential Administration, Amb. Yazgeldi Gundogdyev, to bring to justice those found responsible and to provide full reparation to the victims;

| 6. | Calls on the Turkmenistan government to immediately and unconditionally release all prisoners of conscience, including Nikolay Shelekhov and Kurban Zakirov and the political prisoner Mukhametkuli Aymuradov, convicted in 1995 in an unfair trial; |
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6.

Calls on the Turkmenistan government to immediately and unconditionally release all prisoners of conscience, including Nikolay Shelekhov and Kurban Zakirov and the political prisoner Mukhametkuli Aymuradov, convicted in 1995 in an unfair trial;

| 7. | Calls on the Turkmenistan government to ensure that all those convicted in connection with the events of 25 November 2002 as well as all other political prisoners who were sentenced following unfair trials are granted a retrial in procedures which meet international standards of fairness, and also to ensure that independent observers are granted access to the trials; |
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7.

Calls on the Turkmenistan government to ensure that all those convicted in connection with the events of 25 November 2002 as well as all other political prisoners who were sentenced following unfair trials are granted a retrial in procedures which meet international standards of fairness, and also to ensure that independent observers are granted access to the trials;

| 8. | Calls on the Turkmen authorities to allow the International Committee of the Red Cross access to prisoners; |
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8.

Calls on the Turkmen authorities to allow the International Committee of the Red Cross access to prisoners;

| 9. | Calls on the Turkmen authorities to allow non-governmental organisations and civil society activists to carry out their peaceful activities free from harassment and persecution and to register and operate freely; |
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9.

Calls on the Turkmen authorities to allow non-governmental organisations and civil society activists to carry out their peaceful activities free from harassment and persecution and to register and operate freely;

| 10. | Calls on the Turkmen authorities to ensure that independent observers are granted access to criminal trials; |
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10.

Calls on the Turkmen authorities to ensure that independent observers are granted access to criminal trials;

| 11. | Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to allow the registration of opposition political parties, free from the threat of imprisonment, detention or harassment; |
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11.

Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to allow the registration of opposition political parties, free from the threat of imprisonment, detention or harassment;

| 12. | Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to respect the principle of religious freedom, abolish all restrictions on activities of religious minorities and repeal the presidential ruling that restricts registration of religious groups; |
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12.

Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to respect the principle of religious freedom, abolish all restrictions on activities of religious minorities and repeal the presidential ruling that restricts registration of religious groups;

| 13. | Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to move swiftly towards democracy and the rule of law, to conduct democratic elections under the supervision of international observers and to restore the legitimate power of Parliament; |
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13.

Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to move swiftly towards democracy and the rule of law, to conduct democratic elections under the supervision of international observers and to restore the legitimate power of Parliament;

| 14. | Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to end the policy of forced internal resettlement, withdraw the clause prohibiting dual citizenship from the Constitution, abolish the compulsory exit visa requirement and restore the right to study abroad; |
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14.

Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to end the policy of forced internal resettlement, withdraw the clause prohibiting dual citizenship from the Constitution, abolish the compulsory exit visa requirement and restore the right to study abroad;

| 15. | Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to uphold the right of freedom of movement by, inter alia, repealing, permanently and immediately, the exit visa requirement, the residence permit requirement and the policy of forced internal resettlement; |
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15.

Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to uphold the right of freedom of movement by, inter alia, repealing, permanently and immediately, the exit visa requirement, the residence permit requirement and the policy of forced internal resettlement;

On Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

| 16. | Welcomes the release of the political prisoner Mukhtar Ablyazov by the Kazakh authorities; |
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16.

Welcomes the release of the political prisoner Mukhtar Ablyazov by the Kazakh authorities;

| 17. | Calls on the government of Kazakhstan to unconditionally release the remaining political prisoners, notably Galymzhan Zhakiyanov, co-founder of the Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan, and Sergei Duvanov, an independent journalist; |
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17.

Calls on the government of Kazakhstan to unconditionally release the remaining political prisoners, notably Galymzhan Zhakiyanov, co-founder of the Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan, and Sergei Duvanov, an independent journalist;

| 18. | Calls for the immediate release of the opposition leader Felix Kulov in Kyrgyzstan and the opposition leader Muhammad Bekjanov in Uzbekistan; |
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18.

Calls for the immediate release of the opposition leader Felix Kulov in Kyrgyzstan and the opposition leader Muhammad Bekjanov in Uzbekistan;

| 19. | Urges the government of Kazakhstan to reform the laws on criminal defamation which have hampered press freedom by making all criticism of government officials liable to punitive defamation suits and often result in prohibitively large fines that newspapers or magazines are unable to pay, forcing them to close down; |
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19.

Urges the government of Kazakhstan to reform the laws on criminal defamation which have hampered press freedom by making all criticism of government officials liable to punitive defamation suits and often result in prohibitively large fines that newspapers or magazines are unable to pay, forcing them to close down;

| 20. | Expresses similar concerns, to a lesser degree, over freedom of the press in Kyrgyzstan; |
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20.

Expresses similar concerns, to a lesser degree, over freedom of the press in Kyrgyzstan;

| 21. | Calls on the government of Kyrgyzstan to respect the principles of freedom of speech and assembly and to declare a moratorium on arbitrary civil suits taken out by government officials against journalists and independent media outlets; |
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21.

Calls on the government of Kyrgyzstan to respect the principles of freedom of speech and assembly and to declare a moratorium on arbitrary civil suits taken out by government officials against journalists and independent media outlets;

| 22. | Calls on the government of Tajikistan to respect the principles of freedom of speech and expression by ensuring an end to pressure on and intimidation of journalists; |
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22.

Calls on the government of Tajikistan to respect the principles of freedom of speech and expression by ensuring an end to pressure on and intimidation of journalists;

| 23. | Calls on the government of Uzbekistan to end the climate of persecution and fear affecting human rights activists, to respect the principles of freedom of speech and expression and to release Mr Ruslan Sharipov immediately; |
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23.

Calls on the government of Uzbekistan to end the climate of persecution and fear affecting human rights activists, to respect the principles of freedom of speech and expression and to release Mr Ruslan Sharipov immediately;

| 24. | Calls on the Committee on Foreign Affairs to examine, within its working group on human rights, the human rights situation in the countries of Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan; |
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24.

Calls on the Committee on Foreign Affairs to examine, within its working group on human rights, the human rights situation in the countries of Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan;

| 25. | Calls on the Commission to develop and strengthen the TACIS democracy programmes for these countries, with a view, in particular, to promoting media freedom and the independence of the judiciary; |
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25.

Calls on the Commission to develop and strengthen the TACIS democracy programmes for these countries, with a view, in particular, to promoting media freedom and the independence of the judiciary;

| 26. | Calls on the Council to adopt a Common Strategy for the Central Asian Republics, so as to make the relations of the EU with those countries more effective, consistent and coherent; |
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26.

Calls on the Council to adopt a Common Strategy for the Central Asian Republics, so as to make the relations of the EU with those countries more effective, consistent and coherent;

| 27. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Government of Turkmenistan, the Government of Kazakhstan, the Government of Kyrgyzstan, the Government of Tajikistan and the Government of Uzbekistan. |
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27.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Government of Turkmenistan, the Government of Kazakhstan, the Government of Kyrgyzstan, the Government of Tajikistan and the Government of Uzbekistan.

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P5_TA(2003)0468

Nepal

European Parliament resolution on Nepal

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to its previous resolutions on Nepal, |
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having regard to its previous resolutions on Nepal,

| — | having regard to the Rapid Reaction Mechanism, an important facility designed to allow a swift and flexible response to situations of deteriorating stability in countries which receive EU assistance, |
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having regard to the Rapid Reaction Mechanism, an important facility designed to allow a swift and flexible response to situations of deteriorating stability in countries which receive EU assistance,

| — | having regard to Rule 50(5) of the Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 50(5) of the Rules of Procedure,

| A. | recognising the deep aspirations of the Nepalese people to achieve a just and lasting peace in their country, an open and democratic society and the attainment of progress and prosperity for all, |
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A.

recognising the deep aspirations of the Nepalese people to achieve a just and lasting peace in their country, an open and democratic society and the attainment of progress and prosperity for all,

| B. | recognising that sovereignty for the people, pluralist parliamentary democracy, constitutional monarchy, the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms constitute the salient features of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal of 1990, promulgated as an outcome of the popular movement of 1990, |
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B.

recognising that sovereignty for the people, pluralist parliamentary democracy, constitutional monarchy, the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms constitute the salient features of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal of 1990, promulgated as an outcome of the popular movement of 1990,

| C. | whereas on 29 January 2003 a promising armistice was declared between the Maoist insurgents (CPN-M) and the government, followed by the signing of a code of conduct by both sides on 13 March 2003, the release of several Maoist leaders from prison and the beginning of peace negotiations, |
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C.

whereas on 29 January 2003 a promising armistice was declared between the Maoist insurgents (CPN-M) and the government, followed by the signing of a code of conduct by both sides on 13 March 2003, the release of several Maoist leaders from prison and the beginning of peace negotiations,

| D. | whereas on 27 August 2003 the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) announced the end of the eightmonth truce, |
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D.

whereas on 27 August 2003 the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) announced the end of the eightmonth truce,

| E. | whereas the confrontations since the truce ended in late August have left more than 300 people dead and many more injured, most of them civilians and many of them children, |
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E.

whereas the confrontations since the truce ended in late August have left more than 300 people dead and many more injured, most of them civilians and many of them children,

| F. | whereas the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) is no longer insisting on the abolition of the monarchy as a sine qua non, |
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F.

whereas the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) is no longer insisting on the abolition of the monarchy as a sine qua non,

| G. | welcoming the fact that the Concept of the Forward-looking Agenda on the Reforms in the State System submitted by the present government provides a basis for negotiations between the government and the rebels, |
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G.

welcoming the fact that the Concept of the Forward-looking Agenda on the Reforms in the State System submitted by the present government provides a basis for negotiations between the government and the rebels,

| H. | recognising the validity and great importance of convening a round-table conference of representatives of all parties, nationalities, regions, genders and communities, and asking the Council and the Commission to facilitate the convening of this conference if requested to do so by all concerned, |
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H.

recognising the validity and great importance of convening a round-table conference of representatives of all parties, nationalities, regions, genders and communities, and asking the Council and the Commission to facilitate the convening of this conference if requested to do so by all concerned,

| I. | dismayed, while noting with appreciation the reception by Nepal of Tibetan and Bhutanese refugees over the years, by the deportation a few months ago of 18 Tibetans to Tibet, |
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I.

dismayed, while noting with appreciation the reception by Nepal of Tibetan and Bhutanese refugees over the years, by the deportation a few months ago of 18 Tibetans to Tibet,

| J. | noting the assurance given by Nepal that there has been no change in the policy of His Majesty's Government of Nepal (HMG/N) on refugees, |
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J.

noting the assurance given by Nepal that there has been no change in the policy of His Majesty's Government of Nepal (HMG/N) on refugees,

| K. | expressing satisfaction at the growing relations and cooperation between the EU and Nepal, |
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K.

expressing satisfaction at the growing relations and cooperation between the EU and Nepal,

| 1. | Expresses its deep concern at the breakdown of the ceasefire and the recent upsurge in violence in Nepal leading to huge loss of life and injury; |
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1.

Expresses its deep concern at the breakdown of the ceasefire and the recent upsurge in violence in Nepal leading to huge loss of life and injury;

| 2. | Urges the government of Nepal and the Maoist rebels to declare an immediate ceasefire and to observe the code of conduct agreed upon by both sides in March this year and to resume the peace talks; |
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2.

Urges the government of Nepal and the Maoist rebels to declare an immediate ceasefire and to observe the code of conduct agreed upon by both sides in March this year and to resume the peace talks;

| 3. | Is concerned that the return to violence will detract seriously from the efforts to resolve the status of the Bhutanese refugees living in the refugee camps of eastern Nepal; |
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3.

Is concerned that the return to violence will detract seriously from the efforts to resolve the status of the Bhutanese refugees living in the refugee camps of eastern Nepal;

| 4. | Requests HMG/N to give assurances that it will cooperate with UNHCR to prevent any recurrence of deportation and to grant Tibetan and Bhutanese refugees the rights of proper care to which they are entitled under international human rights law; |
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4.

Requests HMG/N to give assurances that it will cooperate with UNHCR to prevent any recurrence of deportation and to grant Tibetan and Bhutanese refugees the rights of proper care to which they are entitled under international human rights law;

| 5. | Is concerned at the UNHCR decision to phase out assistance for the Bhutanese refugee camps and supports the call on the aid donors by international human rights organisations to convene an international conference to resolve the long-standing Bhutanese refugee crisis by bringing all stakeholders together; |
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5.

Is concerned at the UNHCR decision to phase out assistance for the Bhutanese refugee camps and supports the call on the aid donors by international human rights organisations to convene an international conference to resolve the long-standing Bhutanese refugee crisis by bringing all stakeholders together;

| 6. | Endorses the Concept of the Forward-Looking Agenda on the Reforms of the State System submitted by the government of Nepal during the third round of peace talks with the Maoist rebels as a basis for negotiations between the two sides; |
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6.

Endorses the Concept of the Forward-Looking Agenda on the Reforms of the State System submitted by the government of Nepal during the third round of peace talks with the Maoist rebels as a basis for negotiations between the two sides;

| 7. | Calls for a resumption of the democratic process, particularly the appointment of a government which is accountable to the parliament, and calls at the same time on the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) to convert itself into an institutional political force, putting forward its ideas and its candidates for election, and to stop using violence immediately; |
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7.

Calls for a resumption of the democratic process, particularly the appointment of a government which is accountable to the parliament, and calls at the same time on the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) to convert itself into an institutional political force, putting forward its ideas and its candidates for election, and to stop using violence immediately;

| 8. | Considers that confidence-building measures funded by the Rapid Reaction Mechanism should be put in place immediately; |
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8.

Considers that confidence-building measures funded by the Rapid Reaction Mechanism should be put in place immediately;

| 9. | Calls on the Commission, therefore, to play a more active role in giving the peace process a new momentum and to take an early initiative to fund confidence-building measures such as workshops and local training on conflict resolution, constitutional measures and civil society participation in the peace process through information campaigns; |
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9.

Calls on the Commission, therefore, to play a more active role in giving the peace process a new momentum and to take an early initiative to fund confidence-building measures such as workshops and local training on conflict resolution, constitutional measures and civil society participation in the peace process through information campaigns;

| 10. | Requests the Commission and Council to provide and facilitate support and assistance to the parties by carrying out formal peace negotiations and undertaking development, relief and rehabilitation programmes and projects to lay the ground for a just and lasting peace; |
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10.

Requests the Commission and Council to provide and facilitate support and assistance to the parties by carrying out formal peace negotiations and undertaking development, relief and rehabilitation programmes and projects to lay the ground for a just and lasting peace;

| 11. | Calls on the Commission and the administration of the Member States to scrutinise closely the final destination of all assistance to Nepal and to make sure that it serves its primary purpose of poverty alleviation and addresses the underlying causes of conflict in the country; |
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11.

Calls on the Commission and the administration of the Member States to scrutinise closely the final destination of all assistance to Nepal and to make sure that it serves its primary purpose of poverty alleviation and addresses the underlying causes of conflict in the country;

| 12. | Calls on the Council to state whether it is now ready actively to consider the appointment of an EU Special Representative for Nepal and to indicate what other new initiatives it is prepared to support and what efforts it will undertake internationally to restore peace in Nepal; |
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12.

Calls on the Council to state whether it is now ready actively to consider the appointment of an EU Special Representative for Nepal and to indicate what other new initiatives it is prepared to support and what efforts it will undertake internationally to restore peace in Nepal;

| 13. | Expresses the hope that the recently established EC delegation office in Kathmandu will help strengthen EU-Nepal relations and cooperation, and calls upon the Commission to make the necessary arrangements to increase the size of the delegation with appropriate additional manpower; |
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13.

Expresses the hope that the recently established EC delegation office in Kathmandu will help strengthen EU-Nepal relations and cooperation, and calls upon the Commission to make the necessary arrangements to increase the size of the delegation with appropriate additional manpower;

| 14. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the governments of the Member States, the government of India, the government of Nepal and the government of Bhutan. |
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14.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the governments of the Member States, the government of India, the government of Nepal and the government of Bhutan.

P5_TA(2003)0469

Common fisheries policy

European Parliament resolution on the Commission communication to the Council and the European Parliament ‘Towards uniform and effective implementation of the common fisheries policy’ (COM(2003) 130 — 2003/2104(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission communication (COM(2003) 130), |
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having regard to the Commission communication (COM(2003) 130),

| — | 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 Fisheries (A5-0331/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries (A5-0331/2003),

| A. | whereas, despite the progress achieved in recent years regarding the operation of the surveillance and monitoring mechanisms, there are still aspects which need to be improved, |
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A.

whereas, despite the progress achieved in recent years regarding the operation of the surveillance and monitoring mechanisms, there are still aspects which need to be improved,

| B. | whereas the reform of the common fisheries policy (CFP) was adopted under Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy (1); and whereas Chapter V of that Regulation provides for a new legal framework for a Community control and enforcement system, |
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B.

whereas the reform of the common fisheries policy (CFP) was adopted under Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy (1); and whereas Chapter V of that Regulation provides for a new legal framework for a Community control and enforcement system,

| C. | whereas the experience and training arising from fisheries monitoring missions offer a solid basis for the effective implementation of fisheries monitoring, and these should therefore be stepped up, |
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C.

whereas the experience and training arising from fisheries monitoring missions offer a solid basis for the effective implementation of fisheries monitoring, and these should therefore be stepped up,

| D. | whereas it is essential to ensure that access to and exploitation of fish stocks are monitored at all stages of the fisheries chain on the basis of a regime combining clear rules with a single monitoring procedure, which should apply both at the catch stage and to the transport and marketing of fisheries products; whereas such a regime should yield results which are properly comparable, whatever the operator's nationality and whichever national inspection service is responsible, |
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D.

whereas it is essential to ensure that access to and exploitation of fish stocks are monitored at all stages of the fisheries chain on the basis of a regime combining clear rules with a single monitoring procedure, which should apply both at the catch stage and to the transport and marketing of fisheries products; whereas such a regime should yield results which are properly comparable, whatever the operator's nationality and whichever national inspection service is responsible,

| E. | having regard to the need for full participation by those concerned in all the stages of the policy, from conception to execution, taking account of the regional dimension inherent in the common fisheries policy and reflecting the specific characteristics of fisheries management and its impact on vulnerable coastal communities, |
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E.

having regard to the need for full participation by those concerned in all the stages of the policy, from conception to execution, taking account of the regional dimension inherent in the common fisheries policy and reflecting the specific characteristics of fisheries management and its impact on vulnerable coastal communities,

| F. | whereas the rules governing fisheries are more likely to meet with acceptance and compliance on the part of fishermen if the decision-making process includes the participation of fishermen's organisations, |
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F.

whereas the rules governing fisheries are more likely to meet with acceptance and compliance on the part of fishermen if the decision-making process includes the participation of fishermen's organisations,

| G. | whereas, in line with Community principles, responsibility for monitoring the implementation of Community legislation is primarily a matter for the Member States, while the Commission has the ‘watchdog’ task of checking that Community law is properly applied, |
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G.

whereas, in line with Community principles, responsibility for monitoring the implementation of Community legislation is primarily a matter for the Member States, while the Commission has the ‘watchdog’ task of checking that Community law is properly applied,

| H. | having regard to the need to respect the international principles and guidelines concerning sustainable fisheries management, |
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H.

having regard to the need to respect the international principles and guidelines concerning sustainable fisheries management,

| I. | having regard to the proposal in the Commission's communication on an action plan, to be implemented in the short term, aimed at ensuring that access to and exploitation of stocks are monitored at all stages of the fisheries chain; whereas a proposal is to be prepared for the creation of a joint inspection structure, in the context of the establishment of a Community fisheries control agency, |
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I.

having regard to the proposal in the Commission's communication on an action plan, to be implemented in the short term, aimed at ensuring that access to and exploitation of stocks are monitored at all stages of the fisheries chain; whereas a proposal is to be prepared for the creation of a joint inspection structure, in the context of the establishment of a Community fisheries control agency,

| J. | having regard to the diverse nature of the technical, human and material resources available and of the institutions responsible for fisheries monitoring in the Member States, |
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J.

having regard to the diverse nature of the technical, human and material resources available and of the institutions responsible for fisheries monitoring in the Member States,

| K. | having regard to the growing need to step up inspections in the waters of international fisheries organisations and bearing in mind that the Commission, as a contracting party, could help to ensure greater standardisation of these tasks, |
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K.

having regard to the growing need to step up inspections in the waters of international fisheries organisations and bearing in mind that the Commission, as a contracting party, could help to ensure greater standardisation of these tasks,

| 1. | Takes note of the Commission communication ‘Towards uniform and effective implementation of the common fisheries policy’; |
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1.

Takes note of the Commission communication ‘Towards uniform and effective implementation of the common fisheries policy’;

| 2. | Stresses that the experience and training arising from fisheries monitoring missions offer a solid basis for the effective implementation of fisheries monitoring, and believes that the present set-up should serve as the starting-point for action to improve cooperation in implementing the Community's inspection and surveillance strategy; |
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2.

Stresses that the experience and training arising from fisheries monitoring missions offer a solid basis for the effective implementation of fisheries monitoring, and believes that the present set-up should serve as the starting-point for action to improve cooperation in implementing the Community's inspection and surveillance strategy;

| 3. | Emphasises the need for real participation of the interested parties in all stages of the policy, from conception to execution, on a basis taking account of the regional and decentralising dimensions inherent in the common fisheries policy and reflecting the specific characteristics of fisheries management and its impact on vulnerable coastal communities; |
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3.

Emphasises the need for real participation of the interested parties in all stages of the policy, from conception to execution, on a basis taking account of the regional and decentralising dimensions inherent in the common fisheries policy and reflecting the specific characteristics of fisheries management and its impact on vulnerable coastal communities;

| 4. | Points out that the rules governing fisheries are more likely to meet with acceptance and compliance on the part of fishermen if the decision-making process includes the participation of the fishermen themselves at all levels; |
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4.

Points out that the rules governing fisheries are more likely to meet with acceptance and compliance on the part of fishermen if the decision-making process includes the participation of the fishermen themselves at all levels;

| 5. | Welcomes the notion of an action plan for short-term implementation (2003-2005), with the objectives of improving the coordination of inspection and surveillance activities at Community level, rationalising resources and setting priorities; |
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5.

Welcomes the notion of an action plan for short-term implementation (2003-2005), with the objectives of improving the coordination of inspection and surveillance activities at Community level, rationalising resources and setting priorities;

| 6. | Stresses that this action plan must have an impact on those aspects requiring greater cooperation between Member States, especially in international areas governed by regional organisations to which the EU is a contracting party, and that the efforts of cross-border producer organisations in particular could make a contribution to this; |
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6.

Stresses that this action plan must have an impact on those aspects requiring greater cooperation between Member States, especially in international areas governed by regional organisations to which the EU is a contracting party, and that the efforts of cross-border producer organisations in particular could make a contribution to this;

| 7. | Expresses its support for the measures aimed at harmonising processes and objectives, in dialogue with the sector and the national authorities, while not losing sight of objective regional differences or undermining the specific role of individual Member States; |
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7.

Expresses its support for the measures aimed at harmonising processes and objectives, in dialogue with the sector and the national authorities, while not losing sight of objective regional differences or undermining the specific role of individual Member States;

| 8. | Lays particular stress on the first group of measures, aimed at achieving a more effective use of national inspection and surveillance resources in selected fisheries or population units; points out that these need to be examined and debated by all the interested parties, including fishermen's organisations, producers, vessel owners and national authorities; |
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8.

Lays particular stress on the first group of measures, aimed at achieving a more effective use of national inspection and surveillance resources in selected fisheries or population units; points out that these need to be examined and debated by all the interested parties, including fishermen's organisations, producers, vessel owners and national authorities;

| 9. | Stresses that monitoring, inspection and vigilance need to be rationalised via the use of new technology: as this may require major investment, sufficient funding must be provided in the Community budget, and support must be given to Member States needing it; |
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9.

Stresses that monitoring, inspection and vigilance need to be rationalised via the use of new technology: as this may require major investment, sufficient funding must be provided in the Community budget, and support must be given to Member States needing it;

| 10. | Favours the adoption of specific monitoring programmes, especially with a view to setting common criteria and priorities for inspection, with regard to each selected fishery or population unit (from catch to marketing); believes that there must be transparency as regards the results of inspection and surveillance activities; |
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10.

Favours the adoption of specific monitoring programmes, especially with a view to setting common criteria and priorities for inspection, with regard to each selected fishery or population unit (from catch to marketing); believes that there must be transparency as regards the results of inspection and surveillance activities;

| 11. | Stresses that the programmes must be based on the experience acquired over the years by the various Member States, notably in crossborder cooperation; |
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11.

Stresses that the programmes must be based on the experience acquired over the years by the various Member States, notably in crossborder cooperation;

| 12. | Draws attention to the crucial role of the national authorities in the monitoring and evaluation of inspection and surveillance activities, on the basis of shared criteria and priorities and developments in fishery activities; calls for the results to be made available to other Member States and the Commission on the basis of prior joint agreements; |
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12.

Draws attention to the crucial role of the national authorities in the monitoring and evaluation of inspection and surveillance activities, on the basis of shared criteria and priorities and developments in fishery activities; calls for the results to be made available to other Member States and the Commission on the basis of prior joint agreements;

| 13. | Stresses the importance of regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the specific monitoring programmes; |
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13.

Stresses the importance of regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the specific monitoring programmes;

| 14. | Welcomes the very necessary proposal to introduce a code of conduct for inspection, on the basis of dialogue with the sector and the national authorities; |
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14.

Welcomes the very necessary proposal to introduce a code of conduct for inspection, on the basis of dialogue with the sector and the national authorities;

| 15. | Welcomes the Commission's intention to submit a proposal for the creation of a joint inspection structure, in the context of establishing a Community fisheries control agency with a view to ensuring coordination of national inspection and surveillance resources; |
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15.

Welcomes the Commission's intention to submit a proposal for the creation of a joint inspection structure, in the context of establishing a Community fisheries control agency with a view to ensuring coordination of national inspection and surveillance resources;

| 16. | Calls for a Community office to be set up in the framework of the Commission proposal, with a view to ensuring more effective monitoring; |
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16.

Calls for a Community office to be set up in the framework of the Commission proposal, with a view to ensuring more effective monitoring;

| 17. | Insists that the Commission must, in coordination with the Member States, undertake a feasibility study, on as broad a basis as possible, with regard to establishing an organisational structure for Community inspection and surveillance, which should include a comparative cost-benefit analysis and consideration of better use of national resources and the practical implications in terms of material, financial and human resources; |
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17.

Insists that the Commission must, in coordination with the Member States, undertake a feasibility study, on as broad a basis as possible, with regard to establishing an organisational structure for Community inspection and surveillance, which should include a comparative cost-benefit analysis and consideration of better use of national resources and the practical implications in terms of material, financial and human resources;

| 18. | Calls on the Commission to explore other models for cooperation at Community level in the field of monitoring and implementation that could offer an alternative to the proposal to create a joint inspection structure and a Community fisheries control agency; |
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18.

Calls on the Commission to explore other models for cooperation at Community level in the field of monitoring and implementation that could offer an alternative to the proposal to create a joint inspection structure and a Community fisheries control agency;

| 19. | Calls on the Commission to take an active part in monitoring and funding the monitoring tasks carried out in the international waters administered by the international fisheries organisations, in order to coordinate and increase the efficiency of the monitoring of fishing carried out by the European Union in these fishing grounds; |
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19.

Calls on the Commission to take an active part in monitoring and funding the monitoring tasks carried out in the international waters administered by the international fisheries organisations, in order to coordinate and increase the efficiency of the monitoring of fishing carried out by the European Union in these fishing grounds;

| 20. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Parliaments of the Member States. |
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20.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Parliaments of the Member States.

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(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59

P5_TA(2003)0470

MAGP for fishing fleets

European Parliament resolution the annual report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the results of the multi-annual guidance programmes for the fishing fleets at the end of 2001 and on the report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the intermediate results of the multi-annual guidance programmes for the fishing fleets at 30 June 2002 (COM(2002) 446 — COM(2002) 483 — 2002/2262(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the annual report (COM(2002) 446) and the report (COM(2002) 483) from the Commission, |
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having regard to the annual report (COM(2002) 446) and the report (COM(2002) 483) from the Commission,

| — | having regard for the International Plan of Action for the Management of Fishing Capacity adopted by the FAO Committee on Fisheries in 1999, |
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having regard for the International Plan of Action for the Management of Fishing Capacity adopted by the FAO Committee on Fisheries in 1999,

| — | 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 Fisheries (A5-0332/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries (A5-0332/2003),

| A. | whereas the fourth generation of multiannual guidance programmes (MAGPs) has terminated, to be replaced by a simple cap on total fleet capacity in conjunction with an entry-exit scheme, |
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A.

whereas the fourth generation of multiannual guidance programmes (MAGPs) has terminated, to be replaced by a simple cap on total fleet capacity in conjunction with an entry-exit scheme,

| B. | whereas several segments of the Community fleet remain excessively large in comparison with the available resources, |
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B.

whereas several segments of the Community fleet remain excessively large in comparison with the available resources,

| 1. | Regrets the fact that the MAGPs failed to bring the Community fishing fleets into a sustainable balance with the available resources, stressing that only four Member States (Denmark, Spain, Finland and Portugal) had met all their individual objectives at 30 June 2002, and considers that the current capacity limits and entry-exit scheme will not bring about the necessary reductions; |
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1.

Regrets the fact that the MAGPs failed to bring the Community fishing fleets into a sustainable balance with the available resources, stressing that only four Member States (Denmark, Spain, Finland and Portugal) had met all their individual objectives at 30 June 2002, and considers that the current capacity limits and entry-exit scheme will not bring about the necessary reductions;

| 2. | Considers that the current crisis facing so many stocks of fish in Community waters, where too little attention is paid inter alia to the way in which the fishing effort is applied and to the commitment of producer organisations, is at least partly due to the long-standing and repeated failure to adopt meaningful programmes for the management of fishing capacity; |
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2.

Considers that the current crisis facing so many stocks of fish in Community waters, where too little attention is paid inter alia to the way in which the fishing effort is applied and to the commitment of producer organisations, is at least partly due to the long-standing and repeated failure to adopt meaningful programmes for the management of fishing capacity;

| 3. | Calls upon the Commission and the Council to develop a programme that will bring Community capacity into line with resources, while not exporting vessels to other parts of the world where there is already an excess; considers further that such programmes should be used to develop fleets that provide a maximum of employment while not further depleting fish stocks or damaging the marine environment; |
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3.

Calls upon the Commission and the Council to develop a programme that will bring Community capacity into line with resources, while not exporting vessels to other parts of the world where there is already an excess; considers further that such programmes should be used to develop fleets that provide a maximum of employment while not further depleting fish stocks or damaging the marine environment;

| 4. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and the Commission. |
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4.

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

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