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B4-0868, 0874, 0895, 0906 and 0930/95

Resolution on nuclear testing

The European Parliament,

- having regard to its resolutions on nuclear testing and on the Non- Proliferation Treaty (NPT) ((OJ C 115, 26.4.1993, p. 158. OJ C 194, 19.7.1993, p. 206. OJ C 128, 9.5.1994, p. 378. OJ C 341, 5.12.1994, p. 178. )),

- having regard to its resolution of 5 April 1995 on the Conference on the extension of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in New York from 17 April to 12 May 1995 ((Minutes of that Sitting, Part II, Item 4.)), calling on the Member States to put every effort into bringing about the speediest possible conclusion of a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) at the Geneva Conference and to take joint action to this end under Article J.3 of the Treaty on European Union,

- having regard to its call in that resolution to the Member States, pending the abovementioned joint action, expressly to refrain from any nuclear testing,

A. whereas the recent Review and Renewal Conference of the NPT committed the nuclear powers to concluding the negotiations for a CTBT at the Conference on Disarmament before the end of 1996,

B. whereas the United States, the Russian Federation and the UK are observing a moratorium on nuclear tests initiated by France, while the People's Republic of China continued its nuclear testing programme only four days after the Non-Proliferation Treaty was renewed indefinitely,

C. having regard to the announcement by the French Government that it will carry out a programme of eight nuclear tests from September 1995 to May 1996 and its insistence that the decision is irrevocable, while at the same time noting its reiteration that it will support the CTBT in 1996,

D. whereas the 15 member countries of the Pacific Forum and the Governments of Chile, Peru and Ecuador have warned France of their opposition to the resumption of nuclear tests at Mururoa, and whereas the Governments of New Zealand and Australia have already suspended military cooperation with France in response to the decision,

1. Expresses its shock at the decision by the French President and urges France to reconsider it;

2. Condemns the continuing nuclear testing by the People's Republic of China and calls on its government to join in the international moratorium on nuclear tests forthwith;

3. Warns that if nuclear powers breach the spirit or letter of the Nuclear Non- Proliferation Treaty, other states are likely to follow suit;

4. Calls on the UK Government publicly to declare its own moratorium on nuclear testing;

5. Reiterates its call for joint action under Article J.3 of the Treaty on European Union with a view to the conclusion of a CTBT before the end of 1996;

6. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, all the governments which signed the NPT and the Chairman of the UN Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.
A4-0242/95

Resolution on the Commission communication on the prospects for cooperation in science and technology with the New Independent States (NIS)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the Commission communication to the Council and the European Parliament on the prospects for cooperation in science and technology with the New Independent States (NIS) (COM(95)0190 - C4-0192/95),

- having regard to the report of the Committee on Research, Technological Development and Energy and the opinions of the Committee on Budgets and the Committee on External Economic Relations (A4-0242/95),

1. Calls on the Commission and the Council to continue their work with the International Association for the Promotion of Cooperation with Scientists from the New Independent States (NIS) of the former Soviet Union - INTAS - beyond 31 December 1995 for the duration of the 4th Research Framework Programme, while bearing in mind that:

- INTAS is just one of the many channels of EU international cooperation in the field of research,

- the role of the participating countries' national scientific organizations in the Scientific Council and the General Assembly should be strengthened,

- INTAS concentrates predominantly on basic research and complements other R& D cooperation activities;

2. Points out that every effort should be made to ensure that INTAS's work becomes more transparent, cost-effective and efficient and in particular that the allocation of funds is not subject to bureaucratic delays;

3. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and Commission.
B4-0303, 0308, 0312 and 0318/95

Resolution on the situation in Chiapas

The European Parliament,

A. concerned at the breakdown of the unlimited truce between the government and the EZLN, which led to a renewal of military operations in Chiapas,

B. whereas military operations have ceased in the meantime,

C. recognizing the important role played by the truce and the negotiations between the government and the EZLN,

D. recognizing the need to continue the peace negotiations under the auspices of the National Mediation Commission (CONAI), which is led by the Bishop of Chiapas, Samuel Ruiz, and formally recognized by the Mexican Government,

The European Parliament,

1. Takes note of the replacement of the governor of Chiapas, Mr Eduardo Robledo, and welcomes the end of military operations;

2. Believes it necessary, as underlined by the large-scale popular demonstrations in Mexico City, for dialogue to be opened immediately in a climate of peace and solidarity between the central government, the populations concerned and the spokesmen of the protest movement;

3. Condemns all acts of violence and repression whatever their origin, and is concerned at the large quantity of arms to be found almost everywhere in the country;

4. Firmly intends to follow developments in the situation closely and undertakes to contribute to all efforts to ensure that respect for human rights and democratic coexistence are re-established in the region;

5. Recognizes the lifting of the news black-out imposed on the state of Chiapas, which has prevented access and free movement in the area and obstructed information, and calls for respect for human rights to be restored;

6. Calls on the Mexican authorities to guarantee the work and safety of NGOs;

7. Calls again for the CONAI to open negotiations immediately in order to secure a peaceful settlement of the conflict;

8. Is concerned at the reports of death threats against the journalist Torquato Tena Benjumea, correspondent of the 'ABC' newspaper, and his family for publishing articles on a possible link between the EZLN and ETA; condemns these death threats and expresses its solidarity with the journalist;

9. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Commission, the Council, the Mexican Government, the Organization of American States and the CONAI.
B4-1528/95

Resolution on the detention of Dr Munawar A. Halepota

The European Parliament,

A. gravely concerned by the reports of the arrest of Dr Munawar A. Halepota at Tandollawar, Pakistan, on 28 November 1995, and his transfer to another, then unknown, place of detention on 30 November; aware that he is now officially stated to be detained in Islamabad but that, according to reports, his lawyer is not allowed access to him,

B. whereas Dr Halepota, who is a citizen of the EU as he holds dual British/Pakistani nationality, has long advocated the peaceful settlement of the disputes ravaging the province of Scinde,

C. pointing out that Dr Halepota, as Secretary-General of the World Sindhi Congress, took part in a seminar in London from 7 to 8 October 1995 in which the problems of Scinde were publicly discussed and that Dr Halepota is apparently being held under Section 505 of the Pakistan Penal Code, which is directed against those 'making statements conducive to public mischief',

D. aware that according to the Code of Criminal Procedure of Pakistan, Section 167, a magistrate can authorize detention in police custody for up to 14 days and that, in the case of Dr. Halepota, this period has now expired,

E. aware that maltreatment and torture are sometimes illegally inflicted on those held in custody in Pakistan,

The European Parliament,

1. Calls on the Pakistani authorities either to release Dr Halepota forthwith or to bring him before a court, allowing his family and lawyers access to him;

2. Calls on the Council and the Commission to make representations to the Pakistani Government about their anxiety over the fate of this citizen of a Member State;

3. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Government of Pakistan.
B4-1493/95

Resolution on the return of plundered property to Jewish communities

The European Parliament,

A. recalling the first additional protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights (Paris 1952), and in particular Article 1 thereof, which stipulates that 'every natural or legal person is entitled to the peaceful enjoyment of his possessions',

B. recalling the European Union's commitment to respect for and defence of human rights,

C. recalling the European Union's commitment to the duty of remembrance,

D. given the political upheavals in Central and Eastern Europe after 1989,

E. whereas certain countries of Central and Eastern Europe which have returned to democracy have ratified the European Convention on Human Rights (1950) by joining the Council of Europe,

F. given the twofold plundering of the property of Jewish communities, first under the regimes of the Nazis and their collaborators and then under the Communist regimes,

G. aware that under the Communist regimes many other individuals of various origins, communities and religions and many organizations, notably Christian churches, were deprived of their property,

The European Parliament,

1. Welcomes the fact that certain Central and Eastern European states, notably Hungary and Romania, have accepted the principle of justice and morality by agreeing to return the property of Jewish communities to its rightful owners;

2. Welcomes the fact that certain Central and Eastern European countries have apologized publicly for the crimes committed against Jews during the Second World War and have recognized their responsibilities in respect of these crimes;

3. Calls on all countries of Central and Eastern Europe which have not already done so to adopt appropriate legislation regarding the return of plundered property so that the property of Jewish communities may be returned to Jewish institutions, in accordance with the principles of justice and morality;

4. Asks also that all countries of Central and Eastern Europe which have not already done so adopt appropriate legislation for the return of other property plundered by the Communists or the Nazis and their accomplices to their rightful owners;

5. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the governments and parliaments of the Member States, the Council of Europe and the countries which have applied to join the European Union.
B4-0981 and 1030/95

Resolution on damage caused by storms in various Spanish regions

The European Parliament,

A. having regard to the serious damage caused by severe storms in certain parts of Spain, where farmers have suffered major losses and rural communities have been seriously affected,

B. whereas such problems are recurrent and increasingly frequent in the Mediterranean area,

C. whereas the damage caused goes beyond short-term economic damage and contributes to erosion and desertification in areas which are highly sensitive owing to adverse structural circumstances for rural communities,

The European Parliament,

1. Calls on the Commission to grant urgent aid to the affected areas and to seek relevant information from the respective regional governments so that it can carry out an accurate assessment of the damage and of the action to be taken;

2. Calls on the Spanish Government and the regional governments to restructure investment projects within the EU's Structural Funds for the benefit of the affected areas;

3. Calls for special importance to be given, within projects financed by the Cohesion Fund, to infrastructure work designed to prevent natural disasters and to protect rural communities which are periodically affected by severe storms;

4. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and the Commission.
B4-1125/95

Resolution on the severe storms in southern Chile

The European Parliament,

A. having regard to the recent storms which hit six regions of Chile, with temperatures of -25° (thermic temperatures of -30°), the most severely affected regions from 11 to 16 August 1995 being Aysén and Magallanes, and whereas this has meant the total or partial destruction of port installations, small fishing industries and telecommunications networks,

B. whereas the damage to agriculture includes the loss of over 800 000 sheep and 70 000 cattle and the destruction of 70% of the winter pastures of the region and the loss of all the 1995 harvests,

C. whereas the Commission is providing significant Community aid for the small stockbreeders, farmers and traditional fishermen, whose households total some 20 000 persons,

The European Parliament,

1. Proposes the granting of material aid for reconstruction to a value of at least ECU 1 million;

2. Calls for this aid to be concentrated on the poorest victims and to be channelled, by preference, via NGOs, the churches, the Red Cross, the Agricultural and Stockbreeding Service (SAG) and social organizations;

3. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the governments of the Member States, the Government of Chile, the authorities of the provinces of Aysén and Magallanes and the liaison committee of development NGOs.
B4-1449, 1453, 1455, 1456 and 1459/95

Resolution on the proposed Europe Agreement with Slovenia

The European Parliament,

A. stressing the need to include Slovenia in the European Union's pre-accession strategy which has led to the conclusion of Europe Agreements with Poland, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania and, recently, the Baltic States,

B. whereas it is the European Union's duty and in its interest to work to promote democratic stability and development in Slovenia, a country which in recent years has managed to stay outside the conflict in the former Yugoslavia and has tried to create the right conditions for coming closer to the European Union and its institutions,

C. bearing in mind the wish of Slovenia, now a democratic state where the social market economy is at the stage of being operational, to have a Europe Agreement with the European Union as a step towards possible membership of the EU,

D. having regard to the requirements laid down on 6 March 1995 by the Council and the Commission; whereas, with a view to accession, Slovenia has committed itself to bringing about legislative changes for the free access of foreigners to real estate property which is at the moment reserved for Slovenian citizens only,

E. recalling the fact that the negotiating mandate, adopted by the Council on 6 March 1995, was completed by the Commission as early as 15 June 1995, and that the resulting Agreement was then submitted to the Council for signature on 12 July 1995,

F. bearing in mind the fact that the Europe Agreement has not yet been signed, which prevents Slovenia from actively participating in every aspect of the pre-accession strategy as set out at the Essen European Council of December 1994,

G. whereas the dispute between Slovenia and Italy should not be an obstacle to the signing of the Europe Agreement and the integration of Slovenia within Europe,

The European Parliament,

1. Hopes that Slovenia will meet the requirements laid down by the Council and the Commission so that the Europe Agreement, which has already been initialled, can be signed as soon as possible;

2. Calls on the Commission and the Council to do all in their power to work for a rapid entry into force of a Europe Agreement between the EU and Slovenia;

3. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Government and Parliament of Slovenia.
B4-0150/96

Resolution on the air disaster off the coast of the Dominican Republic

The European Parliament,

- having regard to its previous resolutions on the subject of air safety,

A. deploring the fact that 189 people have lost their lives in an air disaster off the coast of the Dominican Republic, which adds another item to the catalogue of such tragedies,

B. expressing its deepest sympathy to the members of the victims' families,

1. Calls on the appropriate authorities to do all they can to shed light on the precise causes of the accident as soon as possible;

2. Calls on the Commission to speed up the submission of practical proposals with a view to improving and increasing the safety of civil aviation, with particular regard to the technical and commercial operating conditions of non-scheduled airlines;

3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to follow the example of the USA and draw up a black list of companies failing to comply with internationally agreed safety standards with a view to denying them permission to land or take off in the European Union;

4. Calls on the Commission to submit a proposal for a directive with the aim of improving the information available to the consumer to the extent that travel agencies are required to indicate in their brochures what company is responsible for flights;

5. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the governments of the Member States.
B4-0066/96

Resolution on the floods in southern France

The European Parliament,

A. having regard to the torrential rains which, over the past week, affected south-western and then south-eastern France,

B. whereas the departments of Lot, Var and Alpes-Maritimes have been particularly affected,

C. having regard to the substantial material damage and loss sustained by the municipalities affected,

The European Parliament,

1. Expresses its deepest sympathy with the communities of the areas affected by the floods;

2. Calls on the Commission to provide emergency financial aid to the departments affected;

3. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Commission, the Council and the French authorities.
B4-0371 and 0377/96

Resolution on the escalation of violence in Chechnya

The European Parliament,

A. concerned about the renewed escalation of the use of force in Chechnya as a result of the constant air attacks and the resumption of ground fighting in the city of Grozny,

B. having regard to the offensive launched by the Chechen rebels with a view to recapturing the capital, which was in the hands of Russian troops,

C. having regard to the fresh losses occasioned by this fighting and the renewed suffering of a civilian population which has already endured a great deal and been affected by the destruction of many villages such as Novogroznenskiy, Alleroy and Zernovodsk by heavy artillery fire,

D. greatly concerned at the need to prevent the threat of the conflict spreading outside Chechen territory,

The European Parliament,

1. Condemns the escalation of violence in Chechnya;

2. Expects that Russia, a member of the Council of Europe, will respect the principles to which it has subscribed;

3. Calls therefore upon the Russian central government to call an immediate halt to the military operations against civilians;

4. Calls upon the Russian central government to guarantee international aid organizations full access and to give them the support they require for their humanitarian work;

5. Urges the Council to take vigorous action in Moscow in this respect;

6. Calls upon the Commission to make clear to the Russian central government that its measures against Chechen civilians violate the basic conditions of its agreements with the EU;

7. Calls on the Council and the Commission, during the Moscow summit in April 1996, to offer President Yeltsin the possibility of EU mediation for the settlement of the conflict in order to stop the military operations as soon as possible;

8. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Commission, the Council, the Foreign Ministers of the Member States, the Russian authorities and the Chechen representatives.
B4-0401/96

Resolution on Colombia

The European Parliament,

A. having regard to the desertification of Colombia resulting from the war against drugs by the United States Government,

B. whereas such measures are placing severe restraints on the development of Colombia,

C. whereas the Colombian population at large has suffered in the war against drugs, and whereas it should not have to endure further hardships,

D. whereas the European Union is opposed to measures that are detrimental to the development of people and are contrary to international law,

E. whereas this unilateral measure is only tackling one aspect of the drugs problem, restricting the supply but not tackling the issue of drug consumption,

The European Parliament,

1. Expresses its concern that these measures are having an adverse effect on the people of Colombia;

2. Calls on the Colombian Government to keep fighting against drugs and violence in its own country;

3. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Colombian Government.
B4-0497, 0503, 0508, 0515, 0521 and 0538/96

Resolution on Patrick Kelly, a seriously ill prisoner in Northern Ireland

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons which has been ratified by all Member States,

A. whereas Patrick Kelly was sentenced in London in 1992 to 25 years imprisonment for conspiracy to cause explosions,

B. whereas Patrick Kelly was moved to Maghaberry Prison in Northern Ireland on 13 December 1995 following earlier imprisonment in Whitemoor Prison and is suffering from life-threatening skin cancer,

C. aware of the hardship and distress caused to his family in visiting him and mindful of their concern about his deteriorating health,

D. aware of the efforts made by the Irish Government to have Patrick Kelly transferred to Northern Ireland and its stated willingness to accept his transfer to Irish jurisdiction,

E. whereas the Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons was designed to allow for the transfer of prisoners in cases such as this where there is clear justification on humanitarian grounds for the transfer,

1. Draws attention to the repeated calls made by political parties in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for Patrick Kelly's transfer to prison in the Irish Republic on humanitarian grounds;

2. Calls on the authorities responsible to allow Mr Kelly to be transferred to Portlaoise Prison which is close to his family;

3. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the British and Irish Governments.