COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
C0M(92) 357 final 
Brussels, 23 July 1992 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
on urgent action for the supply of agricultural products 
to the victims of the conflict In forwer Yugoslavia 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (FFC) 
on urgent action for the supply of foodstuffs to the 
victims of the conflict in the former Yugoslavia 
(presented by the Commission) 
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Explanatory Memorandum 
At Its meeting of 26 and 27 June, the European Council expressed grave 
concern at the Increasingly intolerable plight of hundreds of thousands of 
displaced persons in what was Yugoslavia. Although other bodies, most 
notably the UNHCR, have already launched •". :-«rr**'^r.s, the European council 
saw a need for substantial additional financial aid and astced the 
Commission to coordinate measures with the G—24 countries. 
On 2 July the Commission responded by granting ECU 47.5 million in 
emergency aid,1 comprising ECU 10 million from heading 67-5000 of the 1992 
budget and ECU 37.5 million under Operation PHARE, and proposed to the 
Council that a further ECU 72.5 million be provided from the EAGGF. The 
Community would therefore be providing ECU 120 million in emergency aid. 
The Commission has asked the G—24 countries to commit an equivalent amount: 
this combined effort should cover certain needs for three months. 
In the light of the above and the pressing need for food aid, the 
Commission is presenting this proposal for a Regulation to the Council for 
adoption forthwith. 
1 This aid Is In addition to ECU 49 million already granted under Item 
B7-5000 and PHARt-
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on urgent action for the supply of agricultural products 
to the victims of the conflict In former Yugoslavia 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES. 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, 
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2727/75 of 29 October 1975 on 
the common organization of the market In cereals,1 and in particular 
Article 7(5) and (8) thereof. 
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 of 27 June 1968 on the 
common organization of the market In milk and milk products,2 and In 
particular Articles 6(6) and 7(4) thereof, 
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the 
common organization of the market in beef and veal,3 and In particular 
Articles 6(5) and 7(2) thereof, 
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the 
common organization of the market In fruit and vegetables,4 and in 
particular Article 35 thereof, 
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No. 1418/76 of 21 June 1976 on 
the common organization of the market in rice (5), and in particular 
Article 5 thereof. 
0J No L 281, 1.11.1975, p.1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation 
(EEC) No 3577/90 (OJ No L 353, 17.12.1990, p. 23). 
0J No L 148, 28.6.1968, p. 13. Regulation as last amended by 
Regulation (EEC) No 1630/91 (0J No L 150, 15.6.1991, p. 19). 
0J No L 148, 29.6.1968, p. 24. Regulation as last amended by 
Regulation (EEC) No 1628/91 (0J No L 150, 15.6.1991, p. 16). 
0J No L 118, 20.5.1972, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Régulâtior 
(EEC) No 1623/91 (OJ No L 150, 15.6.1991, p. 8. 
OJ No L 166, 25.6.1976, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation 
(EEC) No 674/92 (JO L 73 of 19.3.1992, P.7) 
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Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
Whereas the market for certain agricultural products may feature production 
situations which make it possible to dispose of such products on special 
terms; 
Whereas in application of the European Council's conclusions of 26 and 
27 June 1992 regarding the supply of substantial additional aid to victims 
of the conflict in former Yugoslavia, provision should be made for making 
agricultural products available in order to improve conditions of supply to 
these people; whereas, in the case of some of these products, the measures 
could be adopted by the Commission, pursuant to the rules in force; 
Whereas it Is for the Commission to lay down the detailed rules for the 
application of this measure, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
Article 1 
An emergency measure is hereby adopted, under the conditions laid down in 
this Regulation, for free supply to the victims of the conflict in former 
Yugoslavia of certain foodstuffs to be determined, available as a result of 
Intervention measures. 
The expense of this measure shall be limited to ECU 35 million entered in 
the general budget of the European Communities. 
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Article 2 
1. The products may be supplied unprocessed or in processed form. 
2. This measure may also relate to foodstuffs obtained through a commercial 
exchange of products from Intervention storage against foodstuffs 
belonging to the same group of products. 
3. The supply costs, Including transport and, where applicable, processing, 
shall be determined by invitation to tender or, on account of the 
urgency of the situation, by direct agreement procedure. 
4. The costs shall be reimbursed to the operators concerned in respect of 
the supply of products for which proof is provided that the products 
have reached the delivery stage laid down. 
5. Distribution costs shall be covered according to the usual emergency aid 
procedures. 
6. Products consigned pursuant to this Regulation shall not qualify for 
export refunds and shall not be subject to the arrangements concerning 
monetary compensatory amounts. 
Article 5 
1. The Commission shall be responsible for the execution of the action. 
2. The detailed rules for the application of this Regulation shall be adopted 
In accordance with the procedure laid down In Article 26 of Regulation 
(EEC) No 2727/75 or, as the case may be. In the corresponding Articles In 
Regulations (EEC) No 804/68, (EEC) No 805/68 and (EEC) No 1035/",2 
and 1418/Ttf. 
Article 4 
The Commission shall be responsible for supervising the delivery 
operat ions. 
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Article S 
This Regulation shall enter Into force on the day of its publication in the 
Official Journal of the European Communities. 
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in 
a I I Member States. 
Done at Brussels, 
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on urgent action for the supply of foodstuffs to the 
victims of the conflict in the former Yugoslavia. 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, 
and in particular Articles 43 and 235 thereof ; 
Having regard to the proposal of the Commission ; 
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament, 
Whereas foodstuffs should be made available to the victims of the conflict 
in the former Yugoslavia in order to improve the food supply, taking 
account of the diversity of local situations, without jeopardizing progress 
towards a system of supply based on market rules ; 
Whereas the Community has agricultural products in storage as a result of 
intervention measures and, in view of the situation on the market, priority 
should be given in carrying at this action, to disposing of these 
products ; 
Whereas, furthermore, provision should be made for mobilizing agricultural 
products on the Community market in response to specific requests ; 
whereas regularization of the agricultural markets may also be achieved by 
supplying such products in processed form ; 
Whereas the action proposed is essentially humanitarian in its aim and 
should therefore be based also upon Article 235 of the Treaty ? 
Whereas the cost of food aid operations carried out in favour of the 
victims of the conflict in the former Yugoslavia since 16 October 1991 
should be, finally, charged to the appropriations of the EAGGF guarantee ; 
Whereas it is necessary to verify that the agricultural products supplied 
under this present measure are used as intended ; 
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Whereas, it is for the Commission to lay down detailed rules for the 
implementation of this measure. 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
Article 1 
An emergency measure is hereby adopted under the conditions laid down in 
this regulation, for the free supply to the victims of the conflict in the 
former Yugoslavia of certain foodstuffs to be determined, available as a 
result of intervention measures. 
In the case of specific request for products not available from 
intervention, the products may be mobilised on the Community market. 
Forming part of this urgent action will be the foodstuffs purchased on the 
Community market by the partners of the Commission as emergency aid since 
16 October 1991. 
Expenditure on the present action will be limited to ECU 72.5 million 
entered in the general budget of the European Communities, taking account 
of the amount of ECU.vV.million provided by Regulation (EEC) No /92 
concerning an urgent action for the supply of agricultural products 
intended for the victims of the conflict in the former Yugoslavia. 
Article 2 
1. The products may be supplied unprocessed or in processed form. 
2. This measure may also relate to foodstuffs obtained through a 
commercial exchange of products from intervention storage against 
foodstuffs belonging to the same group of products. 
3. The supply costs, including transport and, where applicable, 
processing, shall be determined by invitation to tender or, on account 
of the urgency of the situation, by direct agreement procedure. 
4. The costs shall be reimbursed to the operators concerned in respect of 
the supply of products for which proof is provided that the products 
have reached the delivery stage laid down. 
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5. The costs of distribution shall be taken in charge in accordance with 
the usual procedures for emergency aid. 
6. The products consigned pursuant to this regulation shall not qualify 
for export refunds and shall not be subject to the arrangements 
concerning monetary compensatory amounts. 
Article 3 
1. The Commission shall be responsible for the execution of the action. 
2. The detailed rules for the application of this regulation shall be 
adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 26 of 
Regulation (EEC) no. 2727/75 or, as the case may be, in the 
corresponding articles of other regulations on common organisation of 
the market. 
Article 4 
The Commission shall be responsible for verifying the delivery operations 
in accordance with the normal procedures for emergency aid. 
Article 5 
The present regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication 
in the Official Journal of the European Communities. 
This regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in 
all Member States. 
Done at Brussels, 
For the Council 
The President 
FINANCIAL STATEMENT 3(2 n^ 
Oat* : 
1. BUOGET HEAOING : B1-189 APPROeiATiws : 220 Mio ECU 
2. TITLE Proposed regulations concerning an emergency food aid to victims of the 
conflict in ex-Yugoslavia : a) for the supply of foodstuff 
b) for the supply of agricultural products 
3. LEGAL BASIS decision of the Council on emergency food aid 
A. AIMS OF PROJECT : Relief for the population victim of the continuing conflict 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0 EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
(REFUNDS/INTERVENTIONS) 
- NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 
- OTHER 
5.1 RECEIPTS 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) 
- NATIONAL PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS 
(Mio ECU) 
72,5 CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR 
i_92 ?Mio FOLLOWING FINANCIAL YEAR 
fcC-U *—9^ *—PH^-ECU 
72,5 
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