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— effects  on vehicle  following  at a specific  distance. 
The test  must  be carried  out  with  the  standard  tyres 
fitted  to the vehicle. 
4. In  conclusion  the  Committee  would  draw  the 
Commission's  attention  to the  comments  contained 
in the report. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic  and  Social  Committee 
Basil  de FERRANTI 
Opinion  on the proposal  for a Council  Directive  on the  approximation  of the  laws  of 
the Member  States  relating  to the window-wiper  and  washer  systems  of motor  vehicles 
The text  referred  to the  Committee  has  been  published  in Official  Journal  of the 
European  Communities  No  C 43 of 21 February  1977,  page  1. 
A. LEGAL  BASIS  FOR  THE  OPINION 
On 22 November  1976  the  Council  referred  the  abovementioned  proposal  to the 
Economic  and  Social  Committee  in accordance  with  Article  100  of the  Treaty 
establishing  the European  Economic  Community. 
B. OPINION  OF  THE  ECONOMIC  AND  SOCIAL  COMMITTEE 
The Economic  and  Social  Committee  prepared  its opinion  on the  above  matter  at its 
147th  plenary  session,  held  in Brussels  on 30 and  31 March  1977. 
The full  text  of the opinion  is as follows: 
THE  ECONOMIC  AND  SOCIAL  COMMITTEE, 
Having  regard  to the Treaty  establishing  the European 
Economic  Community  and,  in particular,  Article  100 
thereof, 
Having  regard  to the  request  for  an opinion  made 
by the  Council  of the  European  Communities  on 
22 November  1976, 
Having  regard  to the Decision  taken  by its Bureau  on 
23 November  1976,  instructing  the  Section  for 
Industry,  Commerce,  Crafts  and  Services  to draw  up 
an opinion  on the  matter, 
Having  regard  to the  opinion  issued  by the  Section 
for Industry,  Commerce,  Crafts  and  Services  on 
2 March  1977, 
Done  at Brussels,  30 March  1977. 
Basil  de FERRANTI 3. The  Committee  therefore  calls  upon  the  Com-
mission  to consider  the  possibility  of laying  down 
performance  requirements.  As a rough  guide,  these 
could  be based  on the following: 
— test  speed, 
— wet  road, 
— distance  to be covered  (on wet  surface), 
Done  at Brussels,  30 March  1977. 
Having  regard  to the  report  submitted  by  the 
rapporteur,  Mr  Masprone, 
Having  regard  to the discussions  at its 147th  plenary 
session  held  on 30 and  31 March  1977  (meeting  of 
30 March), 
HAS  ADOPTED  THE  FOLLOWING  OPINION 
unanimously: 
The Committee  approves  the proposal  but  draws  the 
EEC  authorities'  attention  to the comments  contained 
in the  Section's  report. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic  and  Social  Committee
27. 7. 81 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 185/7 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive supplementing Directives 75/362/EEC, 
77/452/EEC, 78/686/EEC and 78/1026/EEC concerning the mutual recognition of 
diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications of doctors, nurses 
responsible for general care, dentists and veterinary surgeons respectively 
The text referred to the Committee has been published in Official Journal of the 
European Communities No C 121 of 23 May 1981, page 3. 
A. LEGAL BASIS FOR THE OPINION 
On 24 February 1981 the Council referred the abovementioned proposal to the 
Economic and Social Committee in accordance with Article 49 of the Treaty 
establishing the European Economic Community. 
B. OPINION OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE 
The Economic and Social Committee prepared its opinion on the above matter at its 
187 th plenary session held in Brussels on 29 and 30 April 1981. 
The full text of the opinion is as follows: 
THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the 
European Economic Community, and in particular 
Article 49 thereof, 
Having regard to the request made by the Council of 
the European Communities on 24 February 1981 for 
an opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive 
supplementing Directives 75/362/EEC, 77/452/ 
EEC, 78/686/EEC and 78/1026/EEC concerning 
the mutual recognition of diplomas, certificates and 
other evidence of formal qualifications of doctors, 
nurses responsible for general care, dentists and 
veterinary surgeons respectively, 
Having regard to the decision taken by its Bureau on 
24 February 1981, instructing the Section for Industry, Commerce, Crafts and Services to draw up 
an opinion and a report on the subject, 
Having regard to the opinion issued by that Section 
at its meeting on 8 April 1981, 
Having regard to the oral report by Mrs Heuser, 
rapporteur, 
Having regard to the discussions at its meeting on 
29 April 1981 (187 th plenary session of 29 and 
30 April 1981), 
HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING OPINION 
unanimously: 
The Committee endorses the proposed Directive. 
Done at Brussels, 29 April 1981. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Tomas ROSEINGRAVE
3. 5. 82 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 112/3 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation on the organization of a survey on the 
structure of agricultural holdings for 1983 
The text referred to the Committee has been published in Official Journal of the European 
Communities No C 314 of 3 December 1981, page 4. 
A. LEGAL BASIS FOR THE OPINION 
On 7 December 1981 the Council referred the abovementioned proposal to the Economic and 
Social Committee in accordance with Article 43 of the Treaty establishing the European 
Economic Community. 
B. OPINION OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE 
The Economic and Social Committee prepared its opinion on the above matter at its 195th 
plenary session held in Brussels on 24 and 25 February 1982. 
The full text of the opinion is as follows: 
THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European 
Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 
thereof, 
Having regard to the request made by the Council of the 
European Communities on 7 December 1981 for an 
opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation on the 
organization of a survey on the structure of agricultural 
holdings for 1983, 
Having regard to the decision taken by its Bureau on 
14 December 1981 instructing the Section for Agriculture 
to prepare an opinion on the matter, 
Having regard to the opinion adopted by the Section for 
Agriculture at its 232nd meeting held on 4 and 5 February 
1982 (meeting of 5 February), 
Having regard to the oral report made by the rapporteur, 
Mr Rainero, 
Having regard to the discussions at its 195th plenary 
session held on 24 and 25 February 1982 (meeting of 
24 February), 
Done at Brussels, 24 February 1982. 
Tomas ROSEINGRAVE HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING OPINION 
unanimously: 
1. The Committee endorses the Commission proposal 
which, by means of a survey - coordinated at 
Community level - of the structure of agriculture, seeks 
to remedy a disturbing ignorance of: (a) the true state of 
the industry, of its production and employment trends in 
the 10 member countries; and (b) more specifically of the 
requirements of the common agricultural policy. 
2. The Committee notes that Italy is also pledged to 
carry out this survey in order to compensate for its delay 
in completing the survey carried out by the other Member 
States in 1979/80. 
3. The Committee urges the Commission to consider 
the case for extending the field of the 19 8 5 survey in order 
to draw on a wider range of research. 
The Committee reserves the right to examine this matter 
in more detail at a later stage, and to submit relevant 
comments to the Commission and the Council when 
appropriate. 
The Chairman of 
the Economic and Social Committee
30. 3. 87 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 83/1 
II 
(Preparatory Acts) 
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Recommendation relating to ratification by Member 
States of the Convention of 25 October 1980 designed to facilitate international access to the 
courts 
(87/C 83/01) 
On 5 December 1986 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under 
Article 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, on the abovementioned 
proposal. 
The Section for Protection of the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Affairs, which was 
responsible for preparing the Committee's work on the subject, adopted its Opinion on 
6 January 1987 in the light of the Report by Mr. Lancastre. 
At its 243rd Plenary Session (meeting of 28 January 1987) the Economic and Social Committee 
adopted unanimously the following Opinion. 
1. The Committee congratulates the Commission on its 
initiative relating to the signature and ratification by the 
Member States of the 1980 Hague Convention designed to 
facilitate international access to the courts, and notes in 
particular the importanceof this initiative for the freedom 
of movement of persons within the Community. 
2. The Committee deplores the fact that only 4 countries 
have signed the Convention and that only one has so far 
ratified it. 
3. The Committee asks the Commission to use all efforts 
to ensure that the Convention is signed and ratified by the 
Member States as soon as possible. Any reservations must 
Done at Brussels, 28 January 1987. 
Alfons MARGOT be uniform throughout the Member States. The Commis­
sion must also encourage third countries to sign and ratify 
the Convention. 
4. The Committee welcomes the Commission's pro­
posal for a Council Recommendation in this matter, which 
it considers a step in the direction of the citizens' Europe. 
5. The Committee considers it necessary that the 
Commission set a deadline for the ratification of the 
Convention by the Member States; if this deadline is not 
respected, the Commission should examine by what legal 
means the implementation of the Convention can be 
achieved. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee
21. 4. 87 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 105/7 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation (EEC) amending Regulation (EEC) 
No .../86 on the Common Organization of the Market in Wine (*) 
(87/C 105/04) 
On 16 December 1986 the Council decided, in accordance with Article 198 of the Treaty 
establishing the EEC, to ask the Economic and Social Committee for an Opinion on the 
abovementioned proposal. 
The Section for Agriculture, which was responsible for preparing the Committee's work on the 
subject, adopted its Opinion on 18 February 1987 in the light of the oral report by Mr Yverneau. 
At its 244th Plenary Session, held on 25 and 26 February 1987 (meeting of 25 February 1987), the 
Economic and Social Committee unanimously adopted the following Opinion: 
1. The Committee notes that the Commission's pro­
posal has been drafted because of (i) Spain's accession to 
the Community and (ii) the need to change the demarcation 
of wine-growing zones currently used in the Community, 
although it has no specific legal basis. 
2. The Committee notes that the demarcation has not 
been based on precise technical criteria, but has practically 
rubber-stamped the rules of the Member States. 
It wants the Commission to produce specific proposals 
before 1990 in the light of detailed studies based on 
information concerning the climatic conditions and the 
different ecological contexts of the various areas of the 
EEC. 
3. It is quite clear that the problem of demarcating wine­
growing zones in Spain, and later Portugal, can only be 
finally settled as part of a new demarcation of zones for the 
(!) OJ No C 326, 19. 12. 1986, p. 6. Community as a whole, which the Commission proposes to 
do and which will be the subject of suggestions from the 
Economic and Social Committee at the appropriate time. 
4. Meanwhile, the Economic and Social Committee 
feels that to find a solution for the Spanish problems 
between now and 1990, one should aim at a pragmatic 
formula which: 
— cannot in any way prejudge the later demarcation of 
wine-growing zones for the Community as a whole, 
scheduled for 1990, above all as regards the setting of 
zone boundaries; 
— does not upset current Spanish production practices; 
and 
— does not treat Spanish wine producers less favourably 
than those in the rest of the Community. 
5. The Committee approves without reservation the 
proposed amendment to Article 15(2) in the basic 
regulation (Article 1(2) in the present proposal). 
Done at Brussels, 25 February 1987. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Alfons MARGOT 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation relating to a Research and Development 
Coordination Programme of the European Economic Community in the Field of Medical and 
Health Research (1987 to 1989) 
(87/C 105/05) 
On 17 November 1986 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee under 
Article 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, on the abovementioned 
proposal.
NoC 150/8 Official Journal of the European Communities 9. 6. 87 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 80/215/EEC on animal health 
problems affecting intra-Community trade in meat products 
(87/C 150/06) 
On 27 February 1987 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee under 
Article 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, on the abovementioned 
proposal. 
The Section for Agriculture, which was responsible for preparing the Committee's work on the 
subject, adopted its opinion on 2 April 1987 in the light of the oral report by Mr Storie-Pugh. 
At its 245th plenary session of 14 April 1987, the Economic and Social Committee unanimously 
adopted the following opinion: 
The Committee supports the proposal for a Council 
Directive amending Directive 80/215 /EEC on animal health 
problems affecting intra-Community trade in meat 
products. 
1. General comments national trade as is proposed here in this Council Directive 
for intra-Community trade. 
1.3. The Committee would like to take this opportunity 
of reminding the Commission of the need to study the 
consequences of these proposals for consumers and the 
environment. 
1.1. Since the derogation in this amendment is only 
relevant to pigmeat and relates to the specific problem of 
African swine fever, a reference to this fact should be 
included within the text. 
1.2. African swine fever is both a national and a 
Community problem. It is hoped that national authorities 
will find themselves able to apply these same safeguards for 2. Specific comments 
2.1. Article 1.1.(c) states 'The products . . . must be 
prepared under constant veterinary supervision . . .'. To 
ensure this requirement, provision should be made that the 
veterinary authorities are notified in advance (as, for 
example, is provided in 83/89/EEC, Annex I, Chapter 
IX.46). 
Done at Brussels, 14 April 1987. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Alfons MARGOT 
Opinion on the Commission proposals on the fixing of prices for agricultural products and related 
measures (1987 to 1988) 
(87/C 150/07) 
On 4 March 1987 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under Article 
198 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, on the abovementioned 
proposals. 
The Section for Agriculture, which was responsible for preparing the Committee's work on the 
subject, adopted its opinion on 2 April 1987 in the light of the oral report by Mr Gardner. 
At its 245th plenary session held on 14 April 1987, the Economic and Social Committee adopted the 
following opinion by 94 votes to 53 with 12 abstentions: 
(') OJ NoC 89, 3. 4. 1987, p. 1.
NoC^B72 Official]ournal of the European Communities ^1.12.87 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation (EEC) amending Regulation (EEC) 
No ^79^B81 on the common organization ofthe market in fishery products(^) 
(87^C^B20) 
On^Novemberl987 the Council decided to exercise its Opinion to consult the Economic 
and Social Committee, under Articlel98 of theTreaty establishing the European Economic 
Community on the abovementioned proposal 
The Economic and Social Committee decided to appoint Air Hancock as rapporteur-general 
with the task of preparing its work on the subject. 
At its 250th plenary session (meetingof 19 November 1987), the Economic and Social 
Committee adopted, byaunanimous vote, the following Opinions 
1. This proposal foraRegulation is necessary in that 
the use of the CommonCustomsTariff in its present 
form is abolished from 1 January 1988. It will be 
replacedby theHarmoni^ed Commodity iOescription 
and Coding System (Harmonised System), which is 
being introduced on an international basis, not just in 
relation to trade within the Community. 
2. The proposal is approved as it isafurthercontri 
butiontothe freer movementof goods over national 
frontiers in that, once the new system has settled down, 
it should reduce delays at customs posts. 
^. Nevertheless^ 
^oieMe^m^nm^7,D^ ^BL The short time given importers,e^porters,the 
transport industry, customs clearing agents and the 
customs authorities to adapt to the new nomenclature 
is regretted.Thisisacomplicated matter and business 
should not be placed inaposition where they have to 
make arrangements to conform toaRegulation still to 
be adopted. 
^3.2. In making these proposals, the Commission has 
taken the opportunity of changing the names applying 
to some varieties of fish in certain national languages' 
Eor example, saithe in the United kingdom will hence­
forth be described as coalfish.^hilstthis is not objected 
to, care must be taken that the names of the species in 
the Annexes are correct.There are presently inaccurac 
ies and these should be corrected before approval of 
this Regulation. 
Loone at Brussels, 19 November 1987.
20. 3. 89 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 71/1 
II 
(Preparatory Acts) 
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive further amending Directive 69/169/EEC as 
regards a derogation granted to the Kingdom of Denmark relating to the rules governing 
travellers' allowances on imports 
(89/C 71/01) 
On 9 December 1988 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, 
under Article 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, on the 
abovementioned proposal. 
The Section for Industry, Commerce, Crafts and Services, which was responsible for preparing 
the Committee's work on the subject, adopted its Opinion on 4 January 1989. The rapporteur 
was Mr Noordwal. 
At its 262nd plenary session (meeting of 25 January 1989) the Economic and Social Committee 
unanimously adopted the following Opinion. 
Under the Commission's proposal for a Directive the unit value of the goods qualifying for 
the exemption from turnover tax and excise duty is to be raised from 280 to 340 ECU and 
the quantities of tobacco products importable duty-free by travellers resident in Denmark 
are to be increased (in the case of cigarettes from 60 to 80 cigarettes; in the case of smoking 
tobacco from 100 gr. to 150 gr.). The derogation granted to Denmark allowing it to restrict the 
duty-free import of still wine to 4 litres instead of the 5 litres under the general arrangements is 
to be abolished. 
The Committee endorses the Commission's proposal to extend until 31 December 1990 the 
validity of the derogation granted to the Kingdom of Denmark. 
Done at Brussels, 25 January 1989. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Alberto MASPRONE
1^.10.91 Cofficiai]oumai of the European Communities l^oC^9B^ 
Opmion on theproposalforaCouncil Incision adoptmg the A^mualEcononuc Report 1990^ 
1991 on the Economic Situationmthe Community and determmmg the Economic 
Orientation ^orn^eCommumtyinl991— Annual Economic Report 199UB1991— Revision 
^91BC^9B^ 
On ^,9 ^iay 1991 the Council decided^ in accordance with Council Decision 90B1^1BEEC on 
the Attainment of Progressive Convergence of Economic Policies and Performance during 
Stage One ofEconomic and monetary Unions to consult the Economic and Social Committee 
on the abovementioned proposal. 
The Committee instructed its Section for Economics financial and monetary questions to 
prepare its worlo on the subject. In the course of its worlo the Committee appointed 
A^rPompenasR.apporteurCeneral. 
At its ^^th plenary session^meetingof^]uly!991^ the Economic and Social Committee 
adopted the following Opinion by a majority in favours with one dissenting vote and 
^abstentions. 
On 18^anuaryl991 the Commission asked the ComD 
mittee for an Opmion on the proposal fora^ouncil 
Decision adopting the Annual Economic report 199u^ 
199t on the Economic Situation in the Community and 
determining the Economic Policy Orientation for the 
Community in 1991 |C0^9tl^l^fmalp 
The Committee adopted its Opinion on the matter at 
its meeting on^Eebruaryl991^.In its Opinion the 
committee took account of the development of the 
economic situation in the Community in the initial 
months of 1991 and^ in particulars of the impact of the 
Culf^ar on the economic situation. 
In the hghtof the changes in the economic situation 
brought about by the tension and subsequent easing of 
tension attendant uponthe Gulf crisis^the European 
Parliaments as represented by its Committee on Econ^ 
^ot^ocmo^t^m^n omicand^lonetary Affairs andlndustrialPolicy^called 
upon the Commission to revise its report on the econ^ 
omic situation. 
At its meeting in starch 1991 the Council of ministers 
supported the standpointtakenbythe European Parlia 
ment and called upon the Commission to submit a 
revised report. 
The Committee has noted the revised report produced 
bythe Commission. The Committee is broadly in agreed 
ment with the analysis of the economic situation after 
the Culf^ar and the proposed economic policy guide 
lines. 
On^Eebruaryl991 the Committee decided to draw 
up an owninitiative Opinion on theeconomic situation 
in the Community in mid!991 ^September 1991^.The 
Committee will take account in its owninitiative 
Opinion of the present Proposal foraCouncil Decision 
adopting the Annual Economic report 19901991 
^C0^91^ final! 
Done at Brussels^ ]uly 1991. 
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NoC106/19 27.4.92 OfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunities
OpinionontheproposalforaCouncilDecisionontransitionalnationalcompensationfor
farmersinGermany(!)
(92/C106/10)
On20February1992theCouncildecidedtoconsulttheEconomicandSocialCommittee,
underArticle198oftheTreatyestablishingtheEuropeanEconomicCommunity,onthe
abovementioned proposal.
TheSectionforAgricultureandFisheries,whichwasresponsibleforpreparingtheCom­
mittee'sworkonthesubject,adopteditsOpinionon12March1992.TheRapporteurwas
MrSchnieders .
Atits295thPlenarySession(meetingof25March1992),theEconomicandSocialCommittee
adoptedthefollowingOpinionunanimously .
1.TheCommitteeapprovestheCommissionproposal.
2.ThelossofincomesufferedbyfarmersinGermanyasaresultofthedismantlement of
monetarycompensatory amountsin1984wasoffsetbyanincreaseinValueAddedTax.
Thismeasureexpiredon31December1991resultinginafurther7%fallinfarmincomes
inGermany.InanEC-widecomparisontheaverageincomesofGermanfarmersareinthe
bottomthirdandhave,astheCommissionstates,'developedinanunsatisfactorymanner'.
3.HencetheCommissionisproposingpaying,for1992only,anaidperhectareofutilized
agriculturalarea.
4.TheCommitteetakesnoteofthis.TheCommissionisrequestedtoassessandreport
onthismeasure.
DoneatBrussels,25March1992.
TheChairman
oftheEconomicandSocialCommittee
MichaelGEUENICH
(i)OJNoC54,29.2.1992,p.4.