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COMMISSION PROPOSAL on the prices for agricultural products VOLUME III Legal instruments - Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION fixing certain sugar prices and the standard quality of beet for the 2000/01 marketing year

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999 of 13 September 1999 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector [1], and in particular Articles 2(3), 3(4) and 4(3) thereof,

[1] OJ L 252, 25.9.1999, p. 1.

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission [2],

[2] OJ C

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament [3],

[3] OJ C

Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee [4],

[4] OJ C

Whereas:

(1) When sugar prices are fixed, account should be taken of the objectives of the common agricultural policy. The CAP seeks in particular to ensure a fair standard of living for the agricultural community, to assure the availability of supplies and to ensure that they reach consumers at reasonable prices.

(2) In order to attain those objectives, the target price for sugar must be fixed at a level which, having regard in particular to the resultant level of the intervention price, ensures a fair remuneration for beet and sugar cane producers while at the same time respecting the consumers' interests and which is likely to maintain the balance between the prices of the principal agricultural products.

(3) Given the characteristics of the sugar market, marketing involves relatively slight risks only. Consequently, when the intervention price for sugar is fixed, the difference between the target price and the intervention price can be set relatively low.

(4) The basic price for beet must take account of the intervention price, of undertakings' revenue from the sale of molasses, which can be valued at EUR 7,61/100 kg, that amount being derived from the price of molasses referred to in Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999, that price being valued at EUR 8,21/100 kg, and of the costs of processing and delivering the beet to factories and be based on an estimated Community yield of 130 kg white sugar per tonne of beet with a 16% sugar content,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1. The target price for white sugar shall be EUR 66,50/100 kg.

2. The intervention price for white sugar shall be EUR 63,19/100 kg for the non-deficit areas of the Community.

Article 2

The basic price for beet applicable in the Community shall be EUR 47,67/t delivered to the collection centre.

Article 3

Standard quality beet shall:

(a) be of sound and fair merchantable quality;

(b) have a sugar content of 16% at the reception point.

Article 4

This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

It shall apply for the 2000/01 marketing year.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels,

For the Council

The President
Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION repealing Regulation (EC) No 2111/1999 prohibiting the sale and supply of petroleum and certain petroleum products to certain parts of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY)

(presented by the Commission)

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

Following the outcome of the elections that took place recently, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is in a new political situation marked by a clear will to change. When the political circumstances are right, it may be necessary, in order to contribute to the consolidation of democracy and the rule of law, to lift the petroleum embargo against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, as soon as possible.

The present proposal for an (EC) Regulation is intended to implement that objective in the legal order of the Community.

Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION repealing Regulation (EC) No 2111/1999 prohibiting the sale and supply of petroleum and certain petroleum products to certain parts of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 301 thereof,

Having regard to Common Position XXXXXX [1] of XX October 2000 defined by the Council on the basis of Article 15 of the Treaty on European Union, concerning the supply and sale of petroleum and petroleum products to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY),

[1] OJ L

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission [2],

[2] OJ C

Whereas:

(1) Following the outcome of the elections that took place recently, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is in a new political situation marked by a clear will to change, and, in these circumstances a lifting of the oil embargo against the Ferderal Republic of Yugoslavia may contribute to the consolidation of democracy and the rule of law.

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Regulation (EC) No 2111/1999 [3] shall be repealed.

[3] OJ L 258 of 5. 10. 1999, p. 12.

Article 2

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 all Member States.

Done at Brussels,

For the Council

The President
Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION amending Regulation (EC) No 1567/97 as regards the date of application of certain anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of leather handbags originating in the People's Republic of China

(presented by the Commission)

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

The attached proposal for a Council Regulation implements Article 1 of the operative part of the recent judgement of the Court of First Instance in the case Medici Grimm KG v Council of the European Union.

Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION amending Regulation (EC) No 1567/97 as regards the date of application of certain anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of leather handbags originating in the People's Republic of China

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 233 thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community [1], and in particular Articles 9 and 11 thereof,

[1] OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2238/2000 (OJ L 257, 11.10.2000, p. 2).

Having regard to the proposal submitted by the Commission after consulting the Advisory Committee,

Whereas:

(1) By Judgment of 29 June 2000 [2], the Court of First Instance annulled Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2380/98 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1567/97 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of leather handbags originating in the People's Republic of China [3] in so far as it applied to leather handbags produced by Lucci Creation Ltd and imported by Medici Grimm KG.

[2] Case T-7/99, Medici Grimm v Council.

[3] OJ L 296, 5.11.1998, p. 1.

(2) Consequently, Council Regulation (EC) No 1567/97 [4] should be amended with a view to making it applicable as of 3 August 1997 as far as leather handbags produced by Lucci Creation Ltd and imported by Medici Grimm KG are concerned,

[4] OJ L 208, 2.8.1997, p. 31.

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

In Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1567/97, the following paragraph is added:

"As far as leather handbags manufactured by Lucci Creation Ltd are imported by Medici Grimm KG (Germany) (TARIC additional code A211), the rate of duty of 0,0% shall be applicable as of 3 August 1997".

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following 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
Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the position to be taken by the Community in the International Cocoa Council regarding the extension of the International Cocoa Agreement 1993

(presented by the Commission)

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

1. The International Cocoa Agreement 1993 entered into force on 22 February 1994. It is due to expire on 30 September 2001.

2. At the meeting of the International Cocoa Council scheduled to be held from 10 to 14 September 2001 a proposal will be made to extend the Agreement for a maximum of two years, until 30 September 2003, under Article 61(3) of the Agreement.

3. The proposed decision does not affect the Community's contribution to the administrative budget of the International Cocoa Organisation, which remains zero.

4. The purpose of this proposal is to authorise the European Community to vote in favour of extending the Agreement.

2001/0205 (ACC)

Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the position to be taken by the Community in the International Cocoa Council regarding the extension of the International Cocoa Agreement 1993

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 in conjunction with Article 300(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, [1]

[1] OJ C , p.

Whereas:

1. The International Cocoa Agreement 1993 has been approved by the Community through Council Decision 98/489/EC.

2. The International Cocoa Agreement 1993 applies until 30 September 2001 unless extended beyond that date by decision of the International Cocoa Council.

3. The extension of the Agreement in question for a maximum of two years, until 30 September 2003 at the latest, is being considered.

4. Extension of the Agreement is in the interest of the Community, which must therefore vote in favour of extension, in accordance with Article 61(3) of the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The Community's position in the International Cocoa Council shall be to vote in favour of extending the International Cocoa Agreement 1993 for a maximum of two years.

Done at Brussels,

For the Council

The President
Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION amending Regulation (EC) No 47/1999 on the arrangements for imports of certain textile products originating in Taiwan

(presented by the Commission)

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

Regulation (EC) 47/1999 on the arrangement for imports of the textile products originating in Taiwan provides in article 4 modalities authorising imports in excess of the quantitative limits applied for these products. According to these provisions the transfer of unused quantities maybe allowed from specified quantitative restrictions to others and within precise limits.

In this effect, it has become apparent that disparities between different language versions of part of that article may lead to uncertainty as to its interpretation.

The present draft Regulation proposes to amend article 4 of Regulation 47/1999 in order to dissipate any risk of misinterpretation.

Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION amending Regulation (EC) No 47/1999 on the arrangements for imports of certain textile products originating in Taiwan

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 47/1999 of 22 December 1998 on the arrangement for imports of certain textile products originating in Taiwan [1], as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1556/1999 [2], defines the conditions under which the Community may authorise the transfer of unused quantities from one quantitative limit to another.

[1] OJ L 12, 16.1.1999, p.1.

[2] OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p.1.

(2) It has become apparent that disparities between different language versions of part of that article may lead to uncertainty as to its interpretation.

(3) In the interest of clarity, that provision should be reformulated.

(4) Regulation (EC) No 47/1999 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

In Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 47/1999, the second indent of the first subparagraph is replaced by the following:

"- between categories 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Group I: 4% of the quantitative limit to which the transfer is made,"

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that 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
Proposal for a DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL On the revision of the financial perspective

(presented by the Commission)

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

Following the joint decision adopted by the European Parliament and Council on the adjustment of the financial perspective for enlargement, in accordance with Point 25 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure [1], the European Parliament and the Council have agreed to increase the ceiling of heading 3 of the financial perspective by additional amounts.

[1] OJ C 172/1, 18.6.1999.

Proposal for a DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL On the revision of the financial perspective

Presented by the Commission in accordance with the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 on Budgetary Discipline and Improvement of the Budgetary Procedure

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement (IIA) of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission Budgetary Discipline and Improvement of the Budgetary Procedure, and in particular points 19-21 thereof [2],

[2] OJ C 172/1, 18.6.1999.

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission [3],

[3] OJ C , , p. .

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in the fifth subparagraph of Article 272(9) of the Treaty [4],

[4] OJ C , , p. .

Whereas:

(1) The European Parliament and Council have jointly adopted the adjustment of the financial perspective for Enlargement [5], as foreseen in Point 25 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999.

[5] OJ C , , p. .

(2) They have subsequently agreed on a Declaration on article 32 and annex XV of the Accession Treaty. The Declaration foresees to raise the ceiling of heading 3 (internal policies),

HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The annual ceilings for appropriations for commitments in heading 3 (internal policies) of the financial perspective, as adjusted under Point 25 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999, shall be raised by the following amounts, expressed in millions of euro in 1999 prices.

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Article 2

1. The resulting financial perspective for an enlarged European Union with 25 Members (excluding the budgetary implications resulting from a political settlement in Cyprus), in 1999 prices, is presented in Table 1a attached to this decision.

In the event that a political settlement is reached in Cyprus, the financial perspective for a European Union with 25 Members at 1999 prices, as presented in Table 1b, shall apply.

2. The corresponding financial perspective resulting from the technical adjustment for 2004, in line with movements in Gross National Income (GNI) and prices, are presented in Tables 2a and 2b attached to the present decision.

Done at Brussels,

For the European Parliament For the Council

The President The President

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Amended proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL repealing certain Directives on the hygiene of foodstuffs and the health conditions for the production and placing on the market of certain products of animal origin intended for human consumption, and amending Directives 89/662/EEC and 91/67/EEC (presented by the Commission pursuant to article 250(2) of the EC Treaty)

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

I. PROCEDURE

1. On 14 July 2000, the Commission adopted a package of five proposals aiming to recast Community food hygiene legislation [Document COM (2000) 438]. The package was submitted to the Council and the European Parliament on 24 July 2000 for adoption by co-decision.

(Except for the fourth proposal of the package which was based on Article 37 of the Treaty and already adopted as Council Directive 2002/99/EC).

2. On 3 June 2003, the European Parliament has in first reading given a favourable opinion on the fifth proposal [2000/0182(COD)] of the package, with one amendment, accepted by the Commission.

(A favourable opinion on the first and second proposals was already given in May 2002, and a favourable opinion on the third proposal was given on 5 June 2003).

3. The present proposal amends the fifth proposal of the package so as to take into account the amendment of the European Parliament.

II. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROPOSAL

4. The proposal aims to repeal 17 Council Directives further to the recast of the Community rules on food hygiene.

The proposal also contains a "standstill" clause that must ensure that the implementing decisions based on these 17 Directives remain in place.

III. OVERVIEW OF AMENDMENTS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

5. The proposal foresees that:

"Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 1 January 2004 at the latest. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof."

The amendment of the European Parliament states that:

Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by [ insert date : (one year after the entry into force of the Directive)]. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.

This seems a reasonable approach since the formal adoption of the package of proposals is foreseen for after 1 January 2004.

IV. CONCLUSION

6. Pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC-Treaty, the Commission amends it proposals in accordance with the lines set out above.
52004PC0148(02)

Proposal for a Council Regulation adapting certain regulations and decisions in the field of free movement of goods, company law, agriculture, taxation, education and training, culture and audiovisual and external relations, by reason of the accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia /* COM/2004/0148 final */
Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States

(presented by the Commission)

2004/0082 (CNS)

Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 128 (2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission [1],

[1] OJ C [...], [...], p. [...].

Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament [2],

[2] OJ C [...], [...], p. [...].

Having regard to the Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee [3],

[3] OJ C [...], [...], p. [...].

Having regard to the Opinion of the Committee of the Regions [4],

[4] OJ C [...], [...], p. [...].

Having regard to the Opinion of the Employment Committee,

Whereas:

(1) The European Employment Strategy has the leading role in the implementation of the employment and labour market objectives of the Lisbon strategy. The reform of the European Employment Strategy in 2003 has placed the emphasis on medium-term orientation and on the importance of implementation of the full range of policies recommended in the Employment Guidelines.

(2) The Employment Guidelines should be fully reviewed only every three years, while in the intermediate years their updating should remain strictly limited. The European Employment Taskforce recommended more forceful recommendations and a more effective use of peer review, rather than engaging in a process of further change of the Guidelines.

(3) The examination of the Member States' National Action Plans for employment contained in the Joint Employment Report 2003-2004 shows that Member States and the social partners should give priority to increasing adaptability of workers and enterprises; attracting more people to enter and remain on the labour market and making work a real option for all; investing more and more effectively in human capital and lifelong learning; and ensuring effective implementation of reforms through better governance. These priorities are fully consistent with and can be pursued in the context of the current Guidelines.

(4) The Employment Guidelines will apply to the new Member States upon accession.

(5) In addition to these Employment Guidelines, Member States should fully implement the Broad Economic Policy Guidelines and ensure that action is fully consistent with the maintenance of sound public finances and macro-economic stability.

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The guidelines for Member States' employment policies as set out in the annex to the Council decision of 22 July 2003 on guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States are maintained.

Article 2

All aspects of the guidelines shall be taken into account by the employment policies of Member States in a comprehensive and integrated manner and reported upon in National Action Plans submitted annually on the 1st of October.

Done at Brussels,

For the Council

The President

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