ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
25.1.93 OfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunities NoC19/21
OpinionontheproposalforaCouncilRegulation(EEC)extendinginto1993theapplication
ofCouncilRegulations (EEC)Nos3831/90,3832/90,3833/90,3834/90and3835/90applying
generalizedtariffpreferencesfor1991inrespectofcertainproductsoriginatingindeveloping
countries,andaddingtothelistofbeneficiariesofsuchpreferences
(93/C19/08)
On22October1992,theCouncildecidedtoconsulttheEconomicandSocialCommitteein
accordancewithArticle198oftheTreatyestablishingtheEuropeanEconomicCommunity
ontheabovementioned proposal.
TheSectionforExternalRelations,TradeandDevelopmentPolicy,whichwasresponsible
forpreparingtheCommittee'sworkonthesubject,adopteditsOpinionon5November
1992.TheRapporteurwasMrGiesecke.
Atits301stPlenarySession(meetingof24November1992),theEconomicandSocial
CommitteeadoptedthefollowingOpinionbyamajorityvote,withoneabstention .
1.TheEconomicandSocialCommitteeonceagain
approvesthetemporaryextensionoftheGeneralized
SystemofPreferences (GSP)schemeinoperationin
1992.Itdoessointherenewedandpressingexpectation
thattheGeneralAgreementonTariffsandTrade
(GATT)UruguayRoundcanbebroughttoasuccessful
conclusionassoonaspossible,thusenablingthe
revisionoftheschemefortheNinetiestobeconcluded .
TheCommitteehasalreadydeliveredadetailedOpin­
ionontherevision(1).
2.TheCommitteeparticularlywelcomesthefact
that,inadditiontotheBalticStates,theelevenmembers
oftheCommonwealth ofIndependentStates(CIS)and
Georgiaaretobeincludedintheschemein1993.
TheCommitteeproposedthisintheabove-mentioned
Opinion.
3.TheCommitteealsosupportstheadditionofsev­
encountriestothelistofleast-developed countries,in
linewiththeUnitedNationslist.
4.TheCommitteeneverthelessrepeatsitsviewthat
theeffectivenessoftariffpreferencesshouldbe
increasedbyshorteningthelistofbeneficiariesinline
withthecriteriaproposedbytheCommittee(*).5.TheCommitteealsowelcomesthearrangements
forcumulationoforiginwithintheCISandGeorgia.
However,theexistingdivisionoflabourwithinthe
formerSovietUnioncouldbeunderpinnedevenmore
effectivelybytheLomeoriginrules.
6.TheCommitteeagreeswiththeCommission's
decision,inviewofthecompletionoftheinternal
market,toreplacethetariffquotasdividedamong
theMemberStateswithfixedduty-freeamounts.The
Committeehopesthatadministration bytheCom­
missionwillleadtomorerapidprocessingandbetter
useofpreferencesbythebeneficiarycountriesand
importersconcerned.
7.OnthebasisofexperiencetodatewiththeEastern
Europeancountries,theCommitteeconsidersthepro­
posedarrangementsforsensitiveproductstobebroadly
appropriate .However,itwouldbedesirabletomake
themlessrestrictiveinspecificcases.
8.TheCommitteeexpectsboththeCommissionand
theGovernments andadministrative authoritiesofthe
MemberStatestodoeverythingpossibletomakethe
systemforadministeringtheGSPeffectiveassoonas
possible. (!)OJNoC69,18.3.1991,p.36.
DoneatBrussels,24November1992.
TheChairman
oftheEconomicandSocialCommittee
SusanneTIEMANN
2.2.94 OfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunities NoC34/71
tocomplywithanyGATTrestrictions,theeffectsmeasure.Article47ofRegulation1785/81shouldalso
ofwhichwouldonlybegradual;asaprecautionary beamendedtoincludeareferencetoGATT.
DoneatBrussels,24November1993,
TheChairman
oftheEconomicandSocialCommittee
SusanneTIEMANN
OpinionontheproposalforaCouncilRegulation (EEC)amendingRegulation (EEC)
No3013/89onthecommonorganizationofthemarketinsheepmeatandgoatmeatand
RegulationNo3493/90establishingthegeneralrulesforthegrantingofapremiumto
sheepmeatandgoatmeatproducers
(94/C34/19)
On27September1993,theCouncildecidedtoconsulttheEconomicandSocialCommittee,
underArticles43and198oftheTreatyestablishingtheEuropeanEconomicCommunity,
ontheabovementioned proposal.
TheSectionforAgricultureandFisheries,whichwasresponsibleforpreparingtheCom­
mittee'sworkonthesubject,adopteditsOpinionon4November1993.TheRapporteur
wasMrStrauss.
Atits310thPlenarySessionof(meetingof24November1993)theEconomicandSocial
CommitteeadoptedthefollowingOpinionunanimously .
1.2.TheCommission considersthatoneindirect
effectofthissimplificationmaybethatsomeproducers
willchoosetoreduceewenumbersandthatthismay
haveamarginallypositiveeffectonpricesresultingin
aslightreductioninbudgetaryexpenditurewithout
detrimenttoproducersincomes.
1.3.Itisintendedthatthemeasurebecomesoperat­
ivein1994.1.FollowingthereformoftheCommonAgricultural
Policythesystemofindividualreferencequantitieswas
introducedwhichlimitedthenumberofewesqualifying
forpremiumpaymentstothenumberofanimalscarried
inabaseperiod.Withintheindividualreferencequan­
titiesfullpremiawerepaidupto500head(1,000head
intheless-favouredareas)andhalfpremiumforthe
remainder .
1.1.Itisnowproposedtosimplifytheprocedure
byeliminatingtheheadagelimitsandintroducinga
consolidatedreferencequantitysothataproducer
receivesonlyfullpremiumpayments(insteadoffull
andhalf)withoutanyincomechange.2.TheCommitteebelievestheproposaltobesen­
sibleandgivesititsfullsupport.
DoneatBrussels,24November1993.
TheChairman
oftheEconomicandSocialCommittee
SusanneTIEMANN
Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the 'Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) amending Regulation (EEC) No 1785/81 on the common organization of the markets in the sugar sector`

(96/C 174/07)

On 16 January 1996 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under Articles 43 and 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the above-mentioned proposal.

The Section for Agriculture and Fisheries, which was responsible for preparing the Committee's work on the subject, adopted its Opinion on 7 March 1996. The Rapporteur was Mrs Santiago.

At its 334th Plenary Session of 27 and 28 March 1996 (meeting of 27 March 1996), the Economic and Social Committee adopted the following Opinion by 83 votes to two, with three abstentions.

1. Introduction

1.1. When Portugal joined the Community it was granted a sugar beet production quota of 60 000 tonnes. The quota was not based on national production (which was non-existent), nor was it designed to ensure supplies for the national market (this being the job of existing refineries). The aim was basically political, to enable Portuguese farmers to grow sugar beet.

1.2. Plans to build a new refinery have raised the expectations of Portuguese growers, but the present basic quantities for sugar are too low for the expansion of beet production as an alternative crop.

1.3. The present proposal raises the quota by 10 000 tonnes, divided between the A and B quantities laid down initially in the Act of Accession.

2. General comments

2.1. The Committee welcomes the Commission proposal for the following reasons.

2.1.1. The proposed increase in quotas does not call into question the quotas established for other regions of the Community.

2.1.2. Although the increase is lower than had been advocated, it could encourage sugar production in Portugal and make a refinery viable, thereby boosting local development.

2.1.3. The Commission justifies the increase in the Portuguese production quota on the grounds that it is necessary for the economic development of regions where there is no alternative to beet growing. Such reasons should guide Community decisions more often.

Done at Brussels, 27 March 1996.

The President

of the Economic and Social Committee

Carlos FERRER
Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the 'Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) amending Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture` () (97/C 89/10)

On 8 October 1996 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under Articles 43 and 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the above-mentioned proposal.

The Section for Agriculture and Fisheries, which was responsible for preparing the Committee's work on the subject, adopted its opinion on 9 January 1997. The rapporteur was Mrs Santiago.

At its 342nd Plenary Session (meeting of 29 January 1997), the Economic and Social Committee adopted the following opinion by 92 votes to three, with five abstentions.

1. Introduction

The proposal seeks to amend Regulation 3760/92 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture.

2. General comments

2.1. The Committee approves the present proposal as it clarifies the system established by Regulation 3760/92.

2.2. The Committee would here reiterate the comments made in earlier opinions concerning the institutionalization of a common fisheries policy.

2.3. The Committee stresses how important a comprehensive, coherent fisheries policy is for the stability of activities in the sector and for ensuring that vessel owners and fishermen accept and adhere to its objectives.

2.4. Although the Committee endorses the proposed measures, it thinks that they should have been included in the regulation approved in 1992. Article 8(4)(vi) is of particular sensitivity, as it stipulates that the Council is to establish specific conditions and opportunities for fishing by third country vessels in Community waters.

2.5. When allocating fishing opportunities to third countries, the Council should take strict account of the state of resources in Community waters and the need to preserve the relative stability of fishing activities in each Member State.

Brussels, 29 January 1997.

The President of the Economic and Social Committee

Tom JENKINS

() OJ No C 316, 25. 10. 1996, p. 13.
Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the 'Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) amending Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 on the common organization of the market in raw tobacco` (98/C 73/20)

On 3 November 1997 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under Articles 43 and 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the above-mentioned proposal.

The Economic and Social Committee decided to appoint Mr Kallio as rapporteur-general for its opinion.

At its 350th plenary session (meeting of 10 December 1997), the Economic and Social Committee adopted the following opinion with 73 votes in favour, 35 votes against and eight abstentions.

1. Introduction

The purpose of this proposed regulation is to extend the present market organization arrangements by a year in order to allow the lead-in time needed for the reform of the common organization of the market in tobacco announced by the Commission. Reform would therefore be implemented from the 1999 harvest.

2. ESC comments

The ESC can accept temporary extension of the present organization of the tobacco market as proposed by the Commission. However, it hopes that changes to EU agricultural policy will apply to all products. The Committee feels that the Commission should submit a proposal for reform of the tobacco sector as soon as possible. Changes in tobacco production and in society's expectations must also be taken into consideration.

Brussels, 10 December 1997.

The President of the Economic and Social Committee

Tom JENKINS

APPENDIX to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee

The following text from the section opinion was rejected in favour of an amendment in the course of the debate:

'The ESC feels that extending the present organization of the tobacco market as proposed by the Commission is justified. However, it hopes that changes to EU agricultural policy are to have an equal effect on all products. Changes in tobacco production must also be taken into consideration when working out market arrangements. The Committee feels that the Commission should submit a proposal for reform of the tobacco sector as soon as possible.`

Result of the vote

For: 51, against: 49, abstentions: 15.
Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on:

- the 'Proposal for a Council Directive on the extension of Council Directive 97/81/EC of 15 December 1997, on the Framework Agreement on part-time work concluded by UNICE, CEEP and the ETUC, to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland`, and - the 'Proposal for a Council Directive on the extension of Council Directive 97/80/EC of 15 December 1997, on the burden of proof in cases of discrimination based on sex to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland` (98/C 157/15)

On 17 March 1998 the Council, acting under Article 100 of the EC Treaty, asked the Economic and Social Committee for an opinion on the above-mentioned proposals.

The Committee asked the Section for Social, Family, Educational and Cultural Affairs to prepare its work on the matter. In the course of its proceedings the Committee appointed Miss Maddocks as rapporteur-general for the opinion (Rules 20 and 50 of the Committee's Rules of Procedure).

The Committee adopted the opinion set out below at its 353rd plenary session (meeting of 25 March 1998) by 52 votes to one, with one abstention.

In keeping with the approach adopted in its previous Opinion () on the extension to the United Kingdom of the European Works Council and Parental Leave Directives, the Economic and Social Committee welcomes the UK accession to the social provisions of the new Treaty and consequently endorses the two Commission proposals.

Brussels, 25 March 1998.

The President of the Economic and Social Committee

Tom JENKINS

() OJ C 19, 21.1.1998.
Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the 'Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) on the common organization of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (codified version)` (98/C 214/19)

On 27 March 1998 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under Articles 43 and 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the above-mentioned proposal.

The Section for Agriculture and Fisheries, which was responsible for preparing the Committee's work on the subject, adopted its opinion on 2 April 1998. The rapporteur was Mr Quevedo Rojo.

At its 354th plenary session (meeting of 29 April 1998), the Economic and Social Committee adopted the following opinion by 113 votes to one, with seven abstentions.

1. The Committee approves the Commission proposal to codify Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 of 25 September 1989 on the common organization of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat.

2. The regulation has undergone a number of substantial amendments. The proposal to produce a codified version is thus justified on grounds of rationality and clarity.

3. The Committee is also pleased that the proposal meets a need which it has often underscored in the past.

Brussels, 29 April 1998.

The President of the Economic and Social Committee

Tom JENKINS
Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the "Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 3448/93 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products"

(2000/C 117/10)

On 22 February 2000 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under Articles 37 and 262 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, on the above-mentioned proposal.

The Economic and Social Committee decided to appoint Mr Espuny Moyano as rapporteur-general to prepare its work on the subject.

At its 370th plenary session on 1 and 2 March 2000 (meeting of 2 March), the Economic and Social Committee adopted the following opinion by 61 votes to one with two abstentions.

1. Summary of the proposal

1.1. The proposal to amend Regulation (EEC) No 3448/93 follows on from the agreement on agriculture reached in the Uruguay Round which limited the total amount of payments in the form of refunds.

1.2. The ceiling is EUR 475 million for 2000, falling to EUR 415 in 2001.

1.3. Given these ceilings, provision is made for the present inward processing arrangements (IPA) to continue so as to ensure that EU industry remains competitive.

1.4. So that the amount allocated to refunds is used in the best possible way, a management committee on "horizontal questions concerning trade in agricultural products not listed in Annex I" is to be set up.

2. General comments

2.1. The Committee welcomes the proposal and agrees that a management committee should be set up.

2.2. The Committee is concerned about the competition to Community agricultural producers from third countries and about supplies of raw materials to the agri-foodstuffs industry at international prices, necessary for it to remain competitive and retain its place in world trade.

3. Specific comments

3.1. The Committee considers that SMEs may find themselves disadvantaged not only in finding it more difficult to obtain information and deal with administrative procedures under these trade arrangements, but also because the decrease and concentration in refunds may prevent them from gaining access to both the refund and inward processing arrangements.

3.2. The Committee urges that its views be taken into consideration and that particular attention be paid to SMEs to avoid discrimination against them.

Brussels, 2 March 2000.

The President

of the Economic and Social Committee

Beatrice Rangoni Machiavelli
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 181/1

Resolution of the European Economic and Social Committee against discrimination on the grounds of race or ethnic origin, adopted at its 479th plenary session

2012/C 181/01

At its plenary session of 28 and 29 March 2012 (meeting of 29 March), the European Economic and Social Committee adopted the present resolution by 148 votes and 3 abstentions.

‘On 8 February 2012, the Partij voor de Vrijheid PVV (Party for Freedom), launched a website inviting people to express their greviences about people from Eastern and Central Europe working in the Netherlands.

In a resolution of 15 March 2012, the European Parliament roundly condemned this denunciation website. As the representative of organised civil society, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) denounces this action and the xenophobia and racism it embodies. The EESC calls on the Dutch people and the Dutch government to take decisive action against this initiative, which can no longer be tolerated.

The EESC and its members affirm the following points:

— The European Union Treaties and European Charter of Fundamental Rights are based on the principle of non-discrimination. The message sent out by this website goes against this principle, by discriminating against European citizens on grounds of nationality.

— The EESC condemns all activities that go against fundamental European values, including freedom, equality and respect for human rights.

— The EESC supports the EP in its call for the Commission and the Council to do their utmost to stop the spread of xenophobic attitudes in the EU.’
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given the current stage in the negotiations, sees an ongoing need for clarification and consultation. In the upcoming negotiations, attention must be paid to striking a balance between a high level of consumer protection on the one hand, and business competitiveness on the other. Care must be taken not to impose disproportionate burdens, particularly on medium-sized companies, or to reduce the markedly high level of consumer protection already in place in some Member States. The negotiations should also seek to make consumer information simpler and more readily understandable across the board;
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one concrete manifestation of regional ecosystems is the concept of edge markets and their development. Edge markets have been noted to be strongly related to local know-how and culture and their interactive independent regeneration. In previous opinions (CdR 11/2009 and CdR 83/2007), the Committee of the Regions drew attention to the need to strike a balance between competitive funding, which is what funding of the big EU flagship initiatives represents, and institutional funding for research communities. The Committee of the Regions stresses the importance of institutional funding, which enables research communities to set up studies on their own initiative and prompted by other communities, particularly in the interests of the grand societal challenges, as well as convergence and cohesion;
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The challenge set by the Irish presidency can only be met by enumerating and describing a range of measures to be implemented in parallel, and which are linked by the need to change the working culture in a broad sense. Action in the EU and most of its Member States, as well as the regions, in recent years has been typified by the production of a massive number of high-quality reports and plans. The EU flagship programmes and plans from various Directorates-General are unquestionably good in themselves, but they are still no more than plans, and they fail to guarantee the change in intellectual approach needed at a practical level in the regions across Europe. As many phenomena of the digital society have already demonstrated, significant transformation takes place from the bottom up, and a pervasive mindset of ‘entrepreneurial discovery’ is critical. The term ‘entrepreneur’ is inadequate here because it is often interpreted rather narrowly. Discovery also means more than innovation. It is rather a new activity — exploring, experimenting and learning what should be done in the relevant industry or subsystem in terms of research, development and innovation to improve its situation. Entrepreneurial discovery means experimentation, risk-taking, and also failing. It means individuals often working together with others in networks, assessing alternatives, setting goals and creating innovations in an open-minded way. This development also requires that citizens, communities and businesses be given the opportunity to have their say, as traditionally they have often felt that they do not have a voice.
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underlines the role of local authorities in countries of origin, transit and destination in migration policy, especially in relation to integration and social cohesion. Local authorities are clearly in the front line in addressing migration challenges, given their mandate, their presence ‘on the ground’ and their experience in handling the day-to-day realities of increasingly diverse societies. After all, migration is an area of shared competence that is managed at every level — EU, national, regional and local. At the same time it is important to take local and regional situations into account so as to ensure that reception of migrants is as good and sustainable as possible and that migrants therefore integrate successfully;
Without prejudice to any other Union law requirements, Member States shall ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation of draft plans referred to in Article 9 of this Regulation and attach to the submission of their draft integrated national energy and climate plan to the Commission a summary of the public’s views. In so far as the provisions of Directive 2001/42/EC are applicable, consultations undertaken in accordance with that Directive shall be deemed to satisfy also the obligations to consult the public under this Regulation.

Without prejudice to any other Union law requirements, Member States shall ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation of draft plans referred to in Article 9 of this Regulation and attach to the submission of their draft integrated national energy and climate plan to the Commission a summary of the public’s views. In so far as the provisions of Directive 2001/42/EC are applicable, consultations undertaken in accordance with that Directive shall be deemed to satisfy also the obligations to consult the public under this Regulation. In view of the politically recognised role of regional and local authorities in the implementation of sustainable energy policies, and taking into account the Commission’s aim of securing better regulation, national authorities are required to involve local and regional authorities in planning and monitoring in accordance with the constitutional and political provisions of each Member State.