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A4-0276/97

Proposal for a Council Decision on laying down the procedure for adopting the Community's position in the Customs Union Joint Committee set up by Decision No 1/95 of the EC-Turkey Association Council on implementation of the final phase of the Customs Union (5372/97 - C4-0081/97 - 96/0020(CNS)) (reconsultation)

The proposal was approved.

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Decision laying down the procedure for adopting the Community's position in the Customs Union Joint Committee set up by Decision No 1/95 of the EC-Turkey Association Council on implementation of the final phase of the Customs Union (5372/97 - C4-0081/97 - 96/0020(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the proposal for a Council Decision, 5372/97,

- having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(96)0018 - 96/0020(CNS) ((OJ C 84, 21.3.1996, p. 14.)),

- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 235 of the EC Treaty in conjunction with Article 228(2), second sentence, (3), first subparagraph, and (4) (C4-0126/96),

- having regard to its opinion on the proposal, delivered on 18 July 1996 ((OJ C 261, 9.9.1996, p. 146.)),

- having been reconsulted by the Council pursuant to Article 113 of the EC Treaty (C4-0081/97),

- having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Security and Defence Policy and the opinions of the Committee on External Economic Relations and the Committee on Legal Affairs and Citizens' Rights (A4- 0276/97),

1. Approves the Commission proposal;

2. Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

3. Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to the Commission proposal;

4. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission.
A4-0363/97

Proposal for a Council Regulation on the conclusion of the Protocol establishing the fishing rights and financial compensation provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cape Verde on fishing off the coast of Cape Verde for the period from 6 September 1997 to 5 September 2000 (COM(97)0521 - C4-0566/97 - 97/0270(CNS))

The proposal was approved with the following amendments:

(Amendment 1)

Recital -1 (new)

>Text following EP vote>

Whereas on 12 December 1996 the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission signed a joint declaration on improving the information of the budgetary authority on international fishing agreements(1).

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(1) OJ C 20, 20.1.1997, p. 109.

(Amendment 2)

Recital -1a (new)

>Text following EP vote>

Whereas in its resolution of 15 May 1997 on international fisheries agreements(1), the European Parliament gave its views on the principles (paragraph 16) and guidelines (paragraph 24) to be laid down,

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(1) OJ C 167, 2.6.1997, p. 130.

(Amendment 3)

Recital -1b (new)

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Whereas it is important to provide better information for the European Parliament; whereas the Commission should therefore draw up a report on the progress made in applying this Agreement;

(Amendment 4)

Article 2a (new)

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Article 2a

During the final year of application of the Protocol and before any agreement to renew it is concluded, the Commission shall submit to the Council and the European Parliament a report on the application and conditions of implementation of the Agreement, in particular its impact on the level of fish stocks and the scientific activities financed in the context of this Protocol.

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation on the conclusion of the Protocol establishing the fishing rights and financial compensation provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cape Verde on fishing off the coast of Cape Verde for the period from 6 September 1997 to 5 September 2000 (COM(97)0521 - C4-0566/97 - 97/0270(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(97)0521 - 97/0270(CNS),

- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 43, in conjunction with Article 228(3), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty (C4-0566/97),

- having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries and the opinions of the Committee on Budgets and the Committee on Development and Cooperation (A4-0363/97),

1. Approves the Commission proposal, subject to Parliament's amendments;

2. Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

3. Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to the Commission proposal;

4. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission.
A4-0002/98

Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 on the common organization of the market in rice and Regulation (EEC) No 2358/71 on the common organization of the market in seeds (COM(97)0421 - C4-0501/97 - 97/0218(CNS))

The proposal was approved with the following amendments:

(Amendment 1)

ARTICLE 2

Article 3(4a) (Regulation (EEC) 2358/71)

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4a. The maximum quantity of rice seed on which the aid is payable in the Community shall be fixed in accordance with the procedure referred to in paragraph 5. That quantity shall be apportioned among the producer Member States.

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4a. The maximum quantity of rice seed on which the aid is payable in the Community shall be fixed in accordance with the procedure referred to in paragraph 5. That quantity shall be apportioned among the producer Member States on the basis of the quantity of seed which benefited from aid during the 1996/1997 marketing year.

(Amendment 2)

ARTICLE 3, 2nd paragraph

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However, Article 1(1) and Article 2 shall apply from 1 July 1998.

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However, Article 1(1) and Article 2 shall apply from the 1998/1999 marketing year.

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 on the common organization of the market in rice and Regulation (EEC) No 2358/71 on the common organization of the market in seeds (COM(97)0421 - C4-0501/97 - 97/0218(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(97)0421 - 97/0218(CNS) ((OJ C 312, 14.10.1997, p. 18.)),

- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 43 of the EC Treaty (C4-0501/97),

- having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the report of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (A4-0002/98),

1. Approves the Commission proposal, subject to Parliament's amendments;

2. Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

3. Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to the Commission proposal;

4. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission.
A4-0411/97

Decision on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a Council Directive amending Directive 94/58/EC on the minimum level of training of seafarers (C4-0563/97 - 96/0240(SYN))

(Cooperation procedure: second reading)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the common position of the Council C4-0563/97 - 96/0240(SYN),

- having regard to its opinion at first reading ((OJ C 182, 16.6.1997, p. 34.)) on the Commission proposal to the Council COM(96)0470 ((OJ C 367, 5.12.1996, p. 1.)),

- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 189c of the EC Treaty,

- having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Transport and Tourism (A4-0411/97),

1. Amends the common position as follows;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council and Commission.

(Amendment 1)

ARTICLE 1(4)

Article 5d(1) (Directive 94/58/EC)

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1. Member States shall establish standards of medical fitness for seafarers, particularly regarding eyesight and hearing.

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1. Member States shall establish standards of medical fitness for seafarers, particularly regarding eyesight and hearing, appropriate to the functions, responsibilities and duties to be carried out under the highest safety standards.

(Amendment 3)

ARTICLE 1(4)

Article 5h(2a) (new) (Directive 94/58/EC)

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2a. Officers in charge of the navigational watch who are required to leave the navigating bridge in connection with other duties, or at the completion of a watch, shall not do so until relieved by another officer taking charge of the navigational watch and after a proper handover of the watch has been completed.

(Amendment 2)

ARTICLE 1(4)

Article 5h(4) (Directive 94/58/EC)

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4. The requirements for rest periods laid down in paragraphs 1 and 2 need not be maintained in the event of an emergency or drill or in other overriding operational conditions.

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4. The requirements for rest periods laid down in paragraphs 1 and 2 need not be maintained in the event of an emergency or drill or in other overriding operational conditions which could not reasonably have been anticipated at the commencement of the voyage.
A4-0055/98

Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1488/96 (MEDA) as regards the procedure for adopting the appropriate measures where an essential element for the continuation of support measures for a Mediterranean Partner is lacking (COM(97)0516 - C4-0635/97 - 97/0298(CNS)

The proposal was approved with the following amendment:

(Amendment 1)

ARTICLE 1

Article 16 (Regulation (EC) No 1488/96)

>Original text>

When an essential element for the continuation of support measures to a Mediterranean Partner is missing, the Council may, on a proposal from the Commission, acting by a qualified majority, decide on appropriate measures.

>Text following EP vote>

When an essential element for the continuation of support measures to a Mediterranean Partner is missing, the Council may, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission

or on the basis of a European Parliament recommendation, adopted pursuant to Article J.7 of the Treaty on European Union, and in any event after consulting Parliament, decide on appropriate measures.

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament¨s opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1488/96 (MEDA) as regards the procedure for adopting the appropriate measures where an essential element for the continuation of support measures for a Mediterranean Partner is lacking (COM(97)0516 - C4-0635/97 - 97/0298(CNS)(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(97)0516 - 97/0298(CNS) ((OJ C 386, 20.12.1997, p. 9.)),

- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 235 of the EC Treaty (C4-0635/97),

- having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Security and Defence Policy (A4-0055/98),

1. Approves the Commission proposal, subject to Parliament¨s amendment;

2. Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 189a(2) of the EC Treaty;

3. Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

4. Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to the Commission proposal;

5. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission.
A4-0086/98

Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Council Regulation (EC) No 3070/95 of 21 December 1995 on the establishment of a pilot project on satellite tracking in the NAFO Regulatory Area (COM(97)0671 - C4-0666/97 - 97/0346(CNS))

The proposal was approved with the following amendment:

(Amendment 1)

ARTICLE 1a (new)

>Original text>

>Text following EP vote>

Article 1a

The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council as soon as possible, and in any case by July 1998, a full report on the application of the various control systems currently in force in the NAFO area with a view to establishing a single coherent system in the area.

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation amending Council Regulation (EC) No 3070/95 of 21 December 1995 on the establishment of a pilot project on satellite tracking in the NAFO Regulatory Area (COM(97)0671 - C4-0666/97 - 97/0346(CNS))(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(97)0671 - 97/0346(CNS) ((OJ C 6, 10.1.1998, p. 17.)),

- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 43 of the EC Treaty (C4-0666/97),

- having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries (A4-0086/98),

1. Approves the Commission proposal, subject to Parliament's amendment;

2. Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

3. Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to the Commission proposal;

4. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission.

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Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 2332/92 as regards sparkling wines produced in the Community and Regulation (EEC) No 4252/88 on the preparation and marketing of liqueur wines produced in the Community (COM(98)0051 - C4-0093/98 - 98/0042(CNS))

The proposal was approved.

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 2332/92 as regards sparkling wines produced in the Community and Regulation (EEC) No 4252/88 on the preparation and marketing of liqueur wines produced in the Community (COM(98)0051 - C4-0093/98 - 98/0042(CNS))(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(98)0051 - 98/0042(CNS) ((OJ C 87, 23.3.1998, p. 15.)),

- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 43 of the EC Treaty (C4-0093/98),

- having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the report of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development and the opinions of the Committee on Budgets, the Committee on External Economic Relations, the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection and the Committee on Development and Cooperation (A4-0216/98),

1. Approves the Commission proposal;

2. Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

3. Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to the Commission proposal;

4. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission.
A4-0185/98

Resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the appointment of the Vice-President of the European Central Bank (7993/98 - C4-0260/98)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the Council recommendation of 2 May 1998 (7993/98 - C4-0260/98),

- having regard to Article 109a of the EC Treaty,

- having regard to Article 50 of the Protocol on the Statute of the ESCB and of the ECB,

- having regard to Rule 36 of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Industrial Policy (A4-0185/98),

A. whereas at its meeting of 8 May 1998 the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Industrial Policy heard Mr Christian Noyer, the Council's nominee for the office of Vice-President of the European Central Bank, for a term of office of four years, and at its meeting of 11 May 1998 considered the nominee's qualifications in the light of the criteria laid down by Article 109a of the EC Treaty,

1. Confirms the appointment of Mr Christian Noyer as an appropriate candidate for the office of Vice-President of the European Central Bank for a four-year term;

2. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the President of the Council, for forwarding to the governments of the Member States.
A4-0154/98

Decision on the request for waiver of the immunity of Mr Raúl Miguel Rosado Fernandes

The European Parliament,

- having received a request for waiver of the immunity of Mr Raúl Miguel Rosado Fernandes, forwarded by the Guarda District Court on 13 November 1997 and announced in plenary sitting on 13 January 1998,

- having regard to Article 10 of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities of 8 April 1965, and to Article 4(2) of the Act concerning the Election of Representatives to the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage of 20 September 1976,

- having regard to the judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Communities of 12 May 1964 and 10 July 1986 ((See Case 101/63: Wagner v Fohrmann and Krier [1964] ECR 398 and Case 149/85: Wybot v Faure [1986] ECR 2403.)),

- having regard to Article 157 of the Portuguese Constitution,

- having regard to Rule 6 of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the report of the Committee on the Rules of Procedure, the Verification of Credentials and Immunities (A4-0154/98),

1. Decides not to take a decision on the request for waiver of immunity at this stage of the proceedings;

2. So the request for waiver of immunity can be amplified and, if necessary, forwarded to the European Parliament again, does not object to the magistrate concerned hearing Mr Rosado Fernandes without preferring charges and without the use of any form of coercion;

3. Instructs its President immediately to forward this decision and the report of its committee to the appropriate authority of the Portuguese Republic.
A4-0236/98

Draft Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement (SEC(98)0250 - C4-0243/98 - 98/0815(CNS))

The draft was approved.

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the draft Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement (SEC(98)0250 - C4-0243/98 - 98/0815(CNS))(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the draft Decision of the EEA Joint Committee, SEC(98)0250 - 98/0815(CNS)),

- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 3(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2894/94 concerning arrangements for implementing the Agreement on the European Economic Area (C4-0243/98),

- having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the report of the Committee on External Economic Relations (A4-0236/98),

1. Approves the draft Decision;

2. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission.
A4-0150/98

Decision on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a European Parliament and Council Directive on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the advertising and sponsorship of tobacco products (C4-0034/98 - 00/0194(COD))(Codecision procedure: second reading)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the common position of the Council, C4-0034/98 - 00/0194(COD),

- having regard to its opinion at first reading ((OJ C 67, 16.3.1992, p. 35.)) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council, COM(91)0111 ((OJ C 167, 27.6.1991, p. 3.)),

- having regard to the amended Commission proposal, COM(92)0196 ((OJ C 129, 21.5.1992, p. 5.)),

- having regard to Article 189b(2) of the EC Treaty,

- having regard to Rule 68 of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection (A4-0150/98),

1. Approves the common position;

2. Calls on the Council to adopt the act definitively, and as soon as possible, in accordance with the common position;

3. Instructs its President to sign the act with the President of the Council pursuant to Article 191(1) of the EC Treaty;

4. Instructs its Secretary-General duly to sign the act and, in agreement with the Secretary-General of the Council, to have it published in the Official Journal;

5. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council and Commission.
A4-0274/98

Decision on the joint text approved by the Conciliation Committee for a European Parliament and Council decision establishing the Community action programme 'European Voluntary Service for Young People' (C4-0381/98 - 96/0318(COD))(Codecision procedure: third reading)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the joint text approved by the Conciliation Committee and the Commission declarations thereon, C4-0381/98 - 96/0318(COD),

- having regard to its opinion at first reading ((OJ C 200, 30.6.1997, p. 183. )) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council, COM(96)0610 and COM(97)0347 ((OJ C 302, 3.10.1997, p. 6 and OJ C 320, 21.10.1997, p. 7. )),

- having regard to its decision on the common position, ((Minutes of 12.3.1998, Part II, Item 2.))

- having regard to the Commission's opinion on Parliament's amendments to the common position (COM(97)0347 - C4-0225/98),

- having regard to Article 189b(5) of the EC Treaty,

- having regard to Rule 77(2) of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the report of its delegation to the Conciliation Committee (A4-0274/98),

1. Approves the joint text;

2. Instructs its President to sign the act with the President of the Council, pursuant to Article 191(1) of the EC Treaty;

3. Instructs its Secretary-General to duly sign the act and, in agreement with the Secretary-General of the Council, to have it published in the Official Journal;

4. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council and Commission.
Decision on the joint text approved by the Conciliation Committee for a European Parliament and Council Directive relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles and amending Directive 70/220/EEC with regard to light commercial vehicles (C4-0499/98 - 96/0164B(COD))(Codecision procedure: third reading)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the joint text approved by the Conciliation Committee and the relevant Commission declarations (C4-0499/98 - 96/0164B(COD)) and the joint declaration of the European Parliament and the Council,

- having regard to its opinion at first reading ((OJ C 80, 16.3.1998, p. 128.)) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council COM(97)0061 ((OJ C 106, 4.4.1997, p. 6.)),

- having regard to its decision on the common position ((OJ C 152, 18.5.1998, p. 141.)),

- having regard to the Commission's opinion on Parliament's amendments to the common position (COM(98)0397 - C4-0401/98),

- having regard to Article 189b(5) of the EC Treaty,

- having regard to Rule 77(2) of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the report of its delegation to the Conciliation Committee (A4-0314/98),

1. Approves the joint text and the joint declaration of the European Parliament and the Council;

2. Instructs its President to sign the act with the President of the Council, pursuant to Article 191(1) of the EC Treaty;

3. Instructs its Secretary-General duly to sign the act and, in agreement with the Secretary-General of the Council, to have it published in the Official Journal;

4. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council and Commission.

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