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RESOLUTION of the Council and of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Communities, meeting within the Council of 3 October 1984, on new forms of cooperation in the sphere of water (84/C 272/02)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL,

Whereas, in the resolution of 7 February 1983 (1) on an action programme of the European Communities on the environment (1982 to 1986), one of the priorities for action is cooperation with developing countries;

Whereas problems connected with the environment, and in particular those relating to drinking water resources, provide a focus for increased collaboration and practical solidarity with the developing countries,

Considering the efforts made in the framework of the Lomé Conventions and other cooperation agreements,

Referring to the objectives of the International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade (1980 to 1990),

Note with satisfaction the appearance in certain Member States of new forms of cooperation with the developing countries which depend on voluntary local or regional initiatives, both public and private, for the implementation of specific projects on a limited scale, particularly concerning water,

Consider that, according to the procedures appropriate to the administrative structures and the internal provisions of each Member State, such initiatives should be encouraged,

Note the importance for their success of the availability of satisfactory information on experience gained from operations already carried out and on action planned,

Request the Commission to examine, taking into account national and international structures already established, how, as far as the Communities are concerned, existing capacity could be judiciously utilized to this end, e.g. in the form of arrangements for exchange of views and talks capable of improving the provision of information on experiments carried out and the listing and evaluation of projects,

Wish to receive a Commission report on this matter by the end of 1984. (1) OJ No C 46, 17.2.1983, p. 1.
STATEMENTby the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Communities, meeting within the Council, concerning refugees(85/C 210/02)

THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL, Having regard to the statement on refugees made at the 128th meeting of the Council, held in Brussels on 25 March 1964, at which the Council adopted the Regulation on freedom of movement for workers within the Community and the Directive on the abolition of restrictions on movement and residence within the Community for workers from Member States and their families, Anxious to take account of the special situation of refugees in the spirit of the international instruments in force; having regard also to the wishes expressed by the Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; Whereas, by virtue of the abovementioned statement, refugees employed in the activities referred to in the Directive 85/384/EEC (1) are to enjoy the most favourable treatment possible; Anxious to grant to refugees resident in a Member State and pursuing an activity on a self-employed basis the same treatment as that granted to those pursuing this activity as employed persons; Noting that the situation of refugees cannot be dealt with under the provisions of the Treaty concerning the right of establishment and freedom to provide services, HEREBY STATE THAT: the taking up and pursuit in their territories of an activity as a self-employed person covered by Directive 85/384/EEC, in respect of establishment or the provision of services, by refugees recognized as such within the meaning of the Convention of 1951 and established in the territory of another Member State, must be given especially favourable consideration, in particular in order to accord such refugees the most favourable treatment possible in their territories. (1) OJ No L 223, 21. 8. 1985.
RESOLUTIONof the Ministers with responsibility for Cultural Affairs, meeting within the Councilof 13 November 1986on the protection of Europe's architectural heritage(86/C 320/01)

THE MINISTERS FOR CULTURAL AFFAIRS MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL, Having regard to the Solemn Declaration on European Union of 19 June 1983 and in particular the paragraph concerning 'the advisability of undertaking joint action to protect, promote and safeguard the cultural heritage', Having regard to the resolution of the European Parliament of 14 September 1982 on the protection of the architectural heritage, Noting the work accomplished by the Commission of the European Communities in making grants available for restoring selected monuments in all Member States and in giving scholarships for study of conservation questions in appropriate training institutions of other Member States; Taking into account the European Convention of the Council of Europe for the protection of the architectural heritage and the work programme of the Council of Europe in this field; Bearing in mind the possibility that the European Foundation, once set up, may take part in these activities; Recognizing that this resolution does not result in any modification of the powers of the Community and the Member States regarding the protection of the architectural heritage, but considering that they should take greater advantage of each other's experience; Agree to develop effective cooperation on aspects of Europe's architectural heritage, opening this to other European countries where appropriate; Agree to encourage the exchange of experience and the transfer of information on the architectural heritage, in particular through the standardization of terminology and the establishment of a network of data bases prepared in this area in the Member States; Agree to promote awareness among public and private institutions and the general public about the economic, social and cultural aspects of Europe's architectural heritage, in consultation with the experts of the Member States and the Council of Europe, as well as other intergovernmental organizations concerned; Agree to make public institutions and undertakings specializing in the conservation of buildings, aware of the possibilities of enhancing the interest of sites to the widest possible public by means of visual and other measures; Take note of the Commission's intention to contribute further to the realization of measures in this field.
RESOLUTIONof the Council and of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Councilof 29 May 1986on alcohol abuse(86/C 184/02)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Whereas the consumption of alcoholic beverages has in general increased considerably in the countries of the European Community;

Whereas in many countries the increase in alcohol abuse, which may be encouraged by the increase in consumption (1) , is causing serious concern for public health and social welfare;

Whereas the constant improvement of the living and working conditions of their peoples is an essential objective;

Aware that the production, sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages is an important factor in the economy of most Member States;

Considering that, at European level, a joint initiative is advisable in the field of the prevention of alcohol abuse;

Having regard to the findings of the study of P. Davies and D. Walsh entitled 'Alcohol problems and alcohol control in Europe' (London, Croom Helm, 1983) which was carried out and published on behalf of the Commission;

Whereas, pursuant to the Council resolution of 19 May 1981 on a second programme of the European Economic Community for a consumer protection and information policy (2) , the Commission will 'assess to what extent divergences in measures taken by Member States in regard to these (alcoholic beverages) affect the Community market and, where necessary, make appropriate proposals'; whereas it will 'take such other initiatives in support of actions undertaken in Member States as may be appropriate in the more general context of problems associated with the use or abuse of such products by consumers',

invite the Commission to weigh carefully the interests involved in the production, distribution and promotion of alcoholic beverages, and public health interests and to conduct a balanced policy to this end;

invite the Commission to examine what measures may contribute effectively towards achieving the objective of this resolution and, where necessary, to submit appropriate proposals to the Council;

note that Community measures to be taken in future in this field should be closely coordinated with measures already taken on these problems within the framework of the World Health Organization.

(1) NL: reservation; wanted: 'which is a concomitant of the increase in consumption'.

(2) OJ No C 133, 3. 6. 1981, p. 6.
CONCLUSIONS OF THE COUNCIL AND OF THE MINISTERS OF EDUCATION MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL of 14 May 1987 on in-service training for teachers (87/C 211/02)

1. The Council and the Ministers of Education meeting within the Council earlier responded favourably to a memorandum from the Presidency concerning medium-term activities in the field of education which deals, inter alia, with teacher training.

2. They attach special importance to in-service training for teachers, in view of the current social, technological, economic and demographic changes. The stepping-up of efforts in this field matches the growing interest in in-service training for staff in business and industry.

3. They have noted with interest the Commission's study on in-service training for teachers in the twelve Member States which was also submitted to the Standing Conference of European Ministers of Education (secretariat : Council of Europe) in Helsinki from 5 to 7 May 1987. They have asked the Commission to circulate that study widely and to update it regularly with the aid of the EURYDICE network.

4. They consider that to promote in-service training for teachers it is necessary to: - clarify the objectives,

- be able to offer a variety of consistent and flexible training programmes,

- as far as possible link in-service training programmes to professional development projects devised by the participants themselves,

- devote increased resources to in-service training,

- improve the continuity between initial training and in-service training.

5. They invite the Commission, in order to enrich the developments in this field in the Member States, to: - encourage meetings between organizers (regional and national) performing the same tasks in the various Member States ; the first of these meetings will be held on the occasion of a university summer school in July 1987 organized by the Spanish Minister of Education in collaboration with the Commission,

- coordinate case studies and analyses of training strategies prepared by officials or experts in the various Member States on key points for the effectiveness of in-service training,

- hold a further meeting of senior officials to examine the results of this work,

- examine, in close collaboration with the Education Committee, other initiatives regarded as necessary in the field of in-service training for teachers.

In all of this work account should continue to be taken of the activities of the OECD and the Council of Europe in the field of teacher training. Close links should also be established with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) on teacher training.

6. They invite the Commission to submit a report on the results of the action undertaken by 31 December 1989.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL AND THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL

of 23 November 1990

on improving mutual aid between Member States in the event of a natural or man-made disaster

(90/C 315/02)

THE COUNCIL AND THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL,

Recalling their resolution of 25 June 1987 on the introduction of Community cooperation on civil protection (1) and the resolution of 13 February 1989 on the new developments in Community cooperation on civil protection (2);

Aware of the threat of natural or man-made disasters confronting the Member States and of the need for aid to be provided to the Member State affected when such disasters occur;

Desirous of taking into account the legal liability aspects of such aid;

Recognizing that improved mutual aid between Member States in the event of a disaster would strengthen Community cooperation in the field of civil protection;

Conscious of the usefulness of existing and future bilateral and multilateral agreements on cooperation in the field of civil protection and specifically in improving mutual aid in the event of a natural or man-made disaster;

Support the general objectives of the draft agreement on cooperation in the field of civil protection and specifically in the areas of predicting and preventing major hazards and improving mutual aid in the event of natural or technological disaster submitted by the Presidency on 11 September 1990;

Agree to examine, as soon as possible, together with the Commission, how the aforementioned objectives should be implemented.

(1) OJ No C 176, 4. 7. 1987, p. 1.

(2) OJ No C 44, 23. 2. 1989, p. 3.
CONCLUSIONS OF THE COUNCIL AND OF THE MINISTERS FOR HEALTH, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL of 3 December 1990 concerning cardio-vascular disease in the Community (90/C 329/04)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND THE MINISTERS FOR HEALTH OF THE MEMBER STATES, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL, 1. note that cardio-vascular disease is one of the main causes of death in all the Member States of the Community, particularly in the working population; 2.consider that a number of preventive measures have already been put in hand for cancer and that these measures have an effect in preventing cardio-vascular disease; 3.consider that further measures should be identified and implemented; 4.call upon the Commission to investigate the best way of facilitating exchange of information and cooperation on national measures, including in the field of research and means of diagnosis, obtaining to that end the assistance of experts and of representatives appointed by the Member States and to report to the Council on the outcome of that investigation. In carrying out this work the Commission should, in order to avoid duplication, take account of the work of other bodies in this area, particularly the WHO.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL AND THE MINISTERS OF CULTURE MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL of 14 November 1991 on European cultural networks (91/C 314/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND THE MINISTERS OF CULTURE MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL,

Considering that increased awareness of the European dimension in the cultural sphere has led to the formation of a growing number of European networks linking non-governmental cultural organizations;

Welcoming this expression of the intensification of European cultural cooperation;

Emphasizing the need to link cultural action in the European Community and in Europe generally to the actual developments in the cultural sector;

Taking into account work concerning non-governmental cultural organizations already done by other organizations, particularly the Council of Europe,

STRESS the important role of networks of cultural organizations in cultural cooperation within Europe;

AGREE to encourage active participation of cultural organizations of their countries in non-governmental cooperation on a European scale;

INVITE the Commission to present an inventory of European cultural networks and to explore, together with the Member States, the opportunities for these networks to play an enhanced role in future cultural action.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL AND OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL

of 21 June 1991

on a Community programme of action on road safety

(91/C 178/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL,

Having regard to the European Parliament's resolution of 13 March 1984 on the introduction of a programme of Community measures to promote road safety (1) and the resolution of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Communities, meeting within the Council, of 19 December 1984 (2) relating in particular to 1986 as Road Safety Year in the Community,

Having regard to the European Parliament's 1987 report on Road Safety Year,

Having regard to the Commission communication to the Council of 9 January 1989 entitled 'Road safety: a priority for the Community`,

Whereas road traffic must be expected to increase, in particular following the completion of the internal market in 1992;

Whereas the human suffering and the social cost of road accidents that each year cause more than 50 000 deaths and more than 1 500 000 injuries are unacceptable not only from the moral and political but also from the economic and social points of view;

Whereas, in this situation, a special effort must be made to improve road safety in all sectors pertinent to the prevention of road accidents, including vehicle manufacture and equipment;

Whereas action should be taken at Community level to intensify national measures, where joint action is likely to be more effective than measures taken on an individual, uncoordinated basis by the Member States,

REAFFIRM the importance of improving transport safety, particularly road safety;

REQUEST the Commission to draw up and implement a Community programme of practical measures designed to put into effect new common initiatives and compare existing national experience in the different fields of action and research in the campaign against road accidents and the consequences for the victims of such accidents;

REQUEST the Commission to form a high-level working party of representatives of the Governments of the Member States to define the objectives of, and the detailed arrangements for implementing, this programme, taking into account previous measures and studies as well as initiatives currently being carried out in this area;

CONSIDER that such a working party should undertake a cost-benefit analysis of the measures to be included in the programme;

REQUEST the Commission to submit a report to the Council by December 1991, accompanied, if appropriate, by initial proposals for the implementation of the programme from 1992.

(1) OJ No C 104, 16. 4. 1984, p. 38.

(2) OJ No C 341, 21. 12. 1984, p. 1.
CONCLUSIONS OF THE COUNCIL AND OF THE MINISTERS OF EDUCATION MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL of 27 November 1992 on the education information network in the European Community (Eurydice) (92/C 336/06)

1. The Council and the Ministers of Education meeting within the Council, in their Resolution of 6 December 1990 (1) on the education information network in the European Community (Eurydice), requested a review of the working methods of this network. Consideration of future developments should take account of the resolution, the recent evaluation, the interim report of 30 October 1992 by the Commission which makes proposals for short term adaptation of the network, as well as current circumstances, namely:

- the prospective integration of the EFTA countries into the network from 1 January 1993,

- the evolution of qualitative and quantitative needs for information in the context of the development of cooperation in the field of education at the level of the Community.

2. In relation to the first point, the Council and the Ministers express willingness to provide appropriate assistance to the network. In connection with the second, they instruct the Education Committee to give early consideration to the Commission interim report. The Commission is invited, taking account of this consideration and when appropriate, to bring forward a proposal to the Council in which future objectives, priorities, target groups and operational methods of the Eurydice network would be specified.

(1) OJ No C 329, 31. 12. 1990.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL AND THE MINISTERS FOR HEALTH, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL of 27 May 1993 on future action in the field of public health

(93/C 174/01)

THE COUNCIL AND THE MINISTERS FOR HEALTH, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL,

Having regard to the Treaties establishing the European Communities,

Having regard to the acts adopted by the Council in the field of public health or which have an impact on public health,

Whereas the Treaty on European Union, signed in Maastricht on 7 February 1992, sets out a framework for future cooperation and Community action;

Considering the conclusions of the Edinburgh European Council on 11 and 12 December 1992, in particular regarding an overall approach to implementation of the principle of subsidiarity and measures to increase the transparency of the Community's decision-making process;

Considering the Commission staff working paper of 12 October 1992 on public health;

Recalling the conclusions drawn by the Presidency from the discussions at the meeting of the Council and the Ministers for Health, meeting within the Council, on 13 November 1992 concerning the framework for action in the field of public health;

AFFIRM the need for Community action and cooperation between the Member States on public health in collaboration with the Commission;

EMPHASIZE that it would be expedient to have an appropriate procedure for consultation between Member States and the Commission on questions of public health and take note of the Commission's initiatives in this connection;

AGREE that the emphasis in Community action should be placed in particular on prevention with the aim of ensuring a high level of health protection;

POINT OUT that, public health policy as such, except in cases where the Treaties provide otherwise, is the responsibility of the Member States;

AGREE that there is a need for greater continuity and coherence in the Community's work and for the setting of priorities over a number of years;

AGREE that cooperation between successive Presidencies is useful for ensuring continuity and coherence in the Council's work;

AGREE to give consideration to the means which will ensure that the necessary weight is given to health policy requirements in the context of other Community policies;

INVITE the Commission, in accordance with Article 229 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, to ensure closer cooperation with the appropriate bodies of the Council of Europe and the World Health Organization, particularly on the European dimension of the latter's activities;

CALL UPON the Commission as soon as possible to submit to the Council, in accordance with the Treaties, proposals for a programme of action in the field of public health, having regard, amongst other things, to the guidelines indicated in the Annex.
Corrigendum to the technical requirements of Regulation No 4 of the United Nations' Economic Commission for Europe referred to in Article 3 and in Annex II, item 2.1 of Commission Directive 97/31/EC adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/760/EEC relating to the rear registration plate lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers (Official Journal of the European Communities L 203 of 30 July 1997)

On page 74, in paragraph 5.1., first line:

for: '. . . specifications of paragraph 9.`,

read: '. . . specifications referred to in paragraph 9 below (2).`;

and the following footnote shall be added at the bottom of the page:

'(2) These specifications are such as to ensure good visibility if the angle of inclination of the registration plate does not exceed 30° on either side of the vertical.`

On page 76, in Annex 3, second line of the note:

for: '. . . indicated by the maker of manufacturer;`

read: '. . . indicated by the maker or manufacturer;`.