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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 10/58

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the ‘Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods’

COM(2007) 368 final — 2007/0128 (COD)

(2008/C 10/16)

On 26 July 2007 the Council decided to consult the European Economic and Social Committee, under Article 95 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the abovementioned proposal.

Since the Committee unreservedly endorses the contents of the proposal and has already set out its views on the subject in its earlier opinions CESE 308/2004 and CESE 1571/2006, adopted on 26 February 2004 and 13 December 2006 (1), it decided, at its 438th plenary session of 26 and 27 September 2007, by 163 votes to 1 with 7 abstentions, to issue an opinion endorsing the proposal and to refer to the position it had taken in the above-mentioned documents.

Brussels, 26 September 2007. The President of the European Economic and Social Committee Dimitris DIMITRIADIS

(1) EESC opinions on the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on nutrition and health claims made on foods — COM(2003) 424 final — 2003/0165 COD (OJ C 110 of 30.4.2004) and on the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No …/… on nutrition and health claims made on foods — COM(2006) 607 final — 2006/0195 COD (OJ C 325 of 30.12.2006).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 10/21

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the ‘Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the coupling device and the reverse of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors (codified version)’

COM(2007) 319 final — 2007/0117 (COD)

(2008/C 10/06)

On 2 July 2007 the Council decided to consult the European Economic and Social Committee, under Article 95 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the abovementioned proposal.

Since the Committee unreservedly endorses the proposal and feels that it requires no comment on its part, it decided, at its 438th plenary session of 26 and 27 September 2007 (meeting of 26 September), by 163 votes to one with five abstentions, to issue an opinion endorsing the proposed text.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 44/49

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the ‘Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/54/EC as regards the application of certain provisions to Estonia’

COM(2007) 411 final — 2007/0141 (COD)

(2008/C 44/12)

On 17 September 2007 the Council decided to consult the European Economic and Social Committee, under Articles 47(2), 55 and 95 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the abovementioned proposal.

Since the Committee unreservedly endorses the proposal and feels that it requires no comment on its part, it decided, at its 439th plenary session of 24 and 25 October 2007 (meeting of 24 October 2007) by 150 votes to 2 and 8 abstentions, to issue an opinion endorsing the proposed text.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 44/52

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the ‘Adaptation to the regulatory procedure with scrutiny Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 95/50/EC as regards the implementing powers conferred on the Commission’

COM(2007) 509 final — 2007/0184 (COD)

(2008/C 44/14)

On 25 September 2007 the Council decided to consult the European Economic and Social Committee, under Article 95 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the abovementioned proposal.

Since the Committee unreservedly endorses the proposal and feels that it requires no comment on its part, it decided, at its 439th plenary session of 24 and 25 October 2007 (meeting of 24 October) by 153 votes in favour and 7 abstentions, to issue an opinion endorsing the proposed text.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 162/85

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms (Recast)

COM(2007) 736 final — 2007/0259 (COD)

(2008/C 162/18)

On 10 January 2008 the Council decided to consult the European Economic and Social Committee, under Article 175 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms (Recast)

Since the Committee unreservedly endorses the contents of the proposal and has already set out its views on the subject in its earlier opinions CESE 1235/1988, adopted on 24 November 1988 (1), and CESE 887/1996, adopted on 10 July 1996 (2), it decided, at its 442nd plenary session, held on 13 and 14 February 2008 (meeting of 13 February), by 133 votes to 2 with 3 abstentions to issue an opinion endorsing the proposal and to refer to the position it had taken in the above-mentioned documents.

Brussels, 13 February 2008. The President of the European Economic and Social Committee Dimitris DIMITRIADIS

(1) Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the proposal for a Council Directive on the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms — COM(1988) 160 final (OJ C 23 of 30.1.1989, p. 45).

(2) Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 90/219/EEC on the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms — COM(1995) 640 final (OJ C 295 of 7.10.1996, p. 52).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 151/35

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the minimum level of training of seafarers (Recast)

COM(2007) 610 final — 2007/0219 (COD)

(2008/C 151/10)

On 14 November 2007 the Council decided to consult the European Economic and Social Committee, under Article 80 (2)of the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the

Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the minimum level of training of seafarers (Recast)

Since the Committee unreservedly endorses the proposal and feels that it requires no comment on its part, it decided, at its 441st plenary session of 16 and 17 January 2008 (meeting of 16 January) by 132 votes to 1 and 1 abstention, to issue an opinion endorsing the proposed text.
2.2

‘Communicating Europe in Partnership’ highlights the crucial importance of inter-institutional cooperation in communicating on EU issues and sets out the preconditions for a successful communication policy based on a partnership with major political, economic and social actors at all levels. On the same day, the Commission also adopted — as outlined in item 1.2, and according to the European Parliament resolution on a European Communication Policy — a proposal for an Inter-institutional Agreement (COM 2007/569) on ‘Communicating Europe in Partnership’. This was in order to reinforce the commitment of all EU institutions to a number of EU communication priorities each year and with the involvement of interested Member States. While recognising the autonomy and different responsibilities of each EU institution, the Inter-institutional Agreement highlights the need for, and the added value of, better coordination in the way they communicate on EU issues. To this end, it also provides a coherent framework for action. Considering the particular importance of the year 2008 for the Lisbon Reform Treaty ratification process in Member States and in preparation for the European elections in 2009, the Commission invites the European Economic and Social Committee to formulate its views on the Communication.
10.1

In the light of the multiple, composite financing system that has been set up and of the significant volume of Community resources involved, the EESC believes that it would be appropriate to better define the use and allocation of the end products of the research in question. To this end, the issue of patents and intellectual property — as defined in Article 17 of the proposed regulation and Article 1.24 of the Statutes of the Joint Undertaking appended thereto, which limit themselves to setting out principles — ought to be more precise and more explicit, lest it become a sticking point in the implementation and running of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen JTI. This shortcoming had already been pointed out by the EESC in its opinions on the creation of the IMI and Clean Sky Joint Undertakings. In this JTI, this shortcoming could prove even more sensitive, insofar as the end product resulting from the research will interest rival companies on the market, particularly car manufacturers, many of which will be part of the joint undertaking. In this regard, because of the significant Community funding, it would be appropriate to consider mechanisms that promote a return on European investment or, at least, for this concern to be reflected in the document under consideration.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 211/36

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the ‘Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1172/98 on statistical returns in respect of the carriage of goods by road as regards the implementing powers conferred on the Commission’

COM(2007) 778 final — 2007/0269 (COD)

(2008/C 211/08)

On 27 February 2008 the Council decided to consult the European Economic and Social Committee, under Article 285(1) of the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1172/98 on statistical returns in respect of the carriage of goods by road as regards the implementing powers conferred on the Commission.

Since the Committee unreservedly endorses the content of the proposal and feels that it requires no comment on its part, it decided, at its 444th plenary session of 22 and 23 April 2008 (meeting of 22 April), by 145 votes and 2 abstentions, to issue an opinion (1) endorsing the proposed text.

Brussels, 22 April 2008 The President of the European Economic and Social Committee Dimitris DIMITRIADIS

(1) The opinion of the Committee on the regulatory procedure with scrutiny is currently under preparation [COM(2007) 741 final, COM(2007) 822 final, COM(2007) 824 final and COM(2008) 71 final].
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 224/66

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers

COM(2008) 100 final — 2008/0044 (COD)

(2008/C 224/14)

On 16 April 2008, the Council of the European Union decided to consult the European Economic and Social Committee, under Article 80(2) of the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers.

Since the Committee unreservedly endorses the content of the proposal and feels that it requires no comment on its part, it decided, at its 445th plenary session of 28 and 29 May 2008 (meeting of 29 May 2008), with 85 votes in favour and two abstentions, to issue an opinion endorsing the proposed text.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 128/148

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the ‘Proposal for a Directive …/…/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of […] on uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road’

(codified version)

COM(2009) 446 final – 2009/0123 (COD)

(2010/C 128/29)

On 29 September 2009, the Council decided to consult the European Economic and Social Committee, under Article 156 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the

Proposal for a Directive …/…/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of […] on uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road (codified version)

COM(2009) 446 final - 2009/0123 (COD).

Since the Committee unreservedly endorses the content of the proposal and feels that it requires no comment on its part, it unanimously decided, at its 457th plenary session of 4 and 5 November 2009 (meeting of 4 November 2009), to issue an opinion endorsing the proposed text.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 54/34

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the ‘Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on indications or marks identifying the lot to which a foodstuff belongs’

COM(2010) 506 final — 2010/0259 (COD)

(2011/C 54/09)

On 7 October 2010, the European Parliament and, on 15 October 2010, the Council decided to consult the European Economic and Social Committee, under Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), on the

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on indications or marks identifying the lot to which a foodstuff belongs

COM(2010) 506 final – 2010/0259 (COD).

Since the Committee unreservedly endorses the proposal and feels that it requires no comment on its part, it decided, at its 467th plenary session of 8 and 9 December 2010 (meeting of 8 December), by 88 votes in favour, with three abstentions, to issue an opinion endorsing the proposed text.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 54/36

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the ‘Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the detailed rules for access to the public regulated service offered by the global navigation satellite system established under the Galileo programme’

COM(2010) 550 final — 2010/0282 (COD)

(2011/C 54/11)

On 29 October 2010 the Council decided to consult the European Economic and Social Committee, under Article 172 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, on the

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the detailed rules for access to the public regulated service offered by the global navigation satellite system established under the Galileo programme

COM(2010) 550 – 2010/0282 (COD).

Since the Committee unreservedly endorses the content of the proposal and feels that it requires no comment on its part, it decided, at its 467th plenary session of 8 and 9 December 2010 (meeting of 8 December), by 97 votes in favour and three abstentions, to issue an opinion endorsing the proposed text.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 84/55

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing a system for the identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals

(codification)

COM(2010)635 final — 2010/0309(COD)

2011/C 84/14

On 23 November 2010 the European Parliament and on 13 December 2010 the Council decided to consult the European Economic and Social Committee, under Article 43 (2) and 304 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU, on the

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing a system for the identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals (Codification)

COM(2010) 635 fin – 2010/0309 (COD).

Since the Committee endorses the content of the proposal and has already set out its views on the subject in its earlier opinion CESE 582/2003, adopted on 14 May 2003 (1), it decided, at its 468th plenary session of 19 and 20 January 2011 (meeting of 19 January 2011), by 104 votes with seven abstentions, to issue an opinion endorsing the proposed text and to refer to the position it had taken in the above-mentioned document.

Brussels, 19 January 2011. The President of the European Economic and Social Committee Staffan NILSSON

(1) EESC opinion on the ‘Proposal for a Council Regulation establishing a system for the identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals and amending Regulation (EEC) No 3508/92’, OJ C 208, p. 32 of 3.9.2003.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 107/72

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the ‘Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on repealing certain obsolete Council acts in the field of the common agricultural policy’

COM(2010) 764 final — 2010/0368 (COD)

2011/C 107/15

On 18 January 2011 the European Parliament and on 27 January 2011 the Council decided to consult the European Economic and Social Committee, under Articles 42 first indent, 43 (2) and 304 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU, on the

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on repealing certain obsolete Council acts in the field of the common agricultural policy

COM(2010) 764 final — 2010/0368 (COD).

Since the Committee unreservedly endorses the content of the proposal and feels that it requires no comment on its part, it decided, at its 469th plenary session of 16 and 17 February 2011 (meeting of 16 February 2011), by 128 votes with one abstention, to issue an opinion endorsing the proposed text.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 132/113

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the ‘Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on coordination of safeguards which, for the protection of the interests of members and others, are required by Member States of companies within the meaning of the second paragraph of Article 54 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in respect of the formation of public limited liability companies and the maintenance and alteration of their capital, with a view to making such safeguards equivalent’ (recast)

COM(2011) 29 final — 2011/0011 (COD)

2011/C 132/22

On 15 February 2011, the Council and, on 14 February 2011, the European Parliament decided to consult the European Economic and Social Committee, under Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), on the

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on coordination of safeguards which, for the protection of the interests of members and others, are required by Member States of companies within the meaning of the second paragraph of Article 54 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in respect of the formation of public limited liability companies and the maintenance and alteration of their capital, with a view to making such safeguards equivalent (Recast)

COM(2011) 29 final — 2011/0011 COD.

Since the Committee unreservedly endorses the content of the proposal and feels that it requires no comment on its part, it decided, at its 470th plenary session of 15/16 March 2011 (meeting of 15 March), by 180 votes to two with 21 abstentions, to issue an opinion endorsing the proposed text.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 248/154

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the ‘Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (Codification)’

COM(2011) 189 final — 2011/0080 (COD)

2011/C 248/28

On 10 May 2011 the European Parliament and on 3 May 2011 the Council decided to consult the European Economic and Social Committee, under Article 192, paragraph 1 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, on the

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (Codification)

COM(2011)189 final — 2011/0080 COD.

Since the Committee endorses the contents of the proposal and has already set out its views on the subject in its earlier opinion CES 23/81 fin, adopted on 29 April 1981 (1), it decided, at its 472nd plenary session of 15 and 16 June 2011 (meeting of 15 June 2011), by 154 votes to 2 with 10 abstentions, to issue an opinion endorsing the proposed text and to refer to the position it had taken in the above-mentioned document.

Brussels, 15 June 2011. The President of the European Economic and Social Committee Staffan NILSSON

(1) EESC opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive concerning the assessment of the environmental effects of certain public and private projects, OJ C 185, p. 8 of 27 July 1981.
3.5

The EESC agrees that the strategy for the Danube region should address the major challenges which have arisen: — Mobility: the Danube itself is a major TEN-T corridor used way below its full capacity. Further consideration should be given to how_the known physical and organisational bottlenecks relating to the Danube (including the Belgrade Convention) can be cleared, taking account of national decisions_and imperatives regarding environmental and nature protection._There is also a particular need for greater multi-modality, and for modernising and extending infrastructure in transport nodes such as inland ports. The EESC feels that it is of great importance to improve conditions for employees' mobility and to ensure the free movement of services. — Energy: prices are relatively high in the region: fragmented markets lead to higher costs and reduced competition. The region has low energy security. Improved efficiency, including energy saving and more use of renewable sources, is crucial. The countries participating in implementation of the strategy should play a proactive role in developing European neighbourhood policy favouring energy security. — Environment: the Danube Region is a major international hydrological basin and ecological corridor. This requires a regional, holistic approach to nature conservation, spatial planning and water management. Social demands and the environmental impact of transport networks, tourist developments or new energy plants must also be considered. It is vital to take the Natura 2000 programme into consideration. Water sports and sustainable water-based tourism, together with the teaching of respect for water and nature, are key elements to take into account when designing green corridors. The risks are substantial: prevention, preparedness and effective reaction capacity require a high degree of cooperation and information sharing as long as flooding, droughts and industrial pollution on varying scales are frequent occurrences. — Socio-economic factors: the Danube region has a rich and diverse cultural and linguistic heritage, but it also has very wide economic and social disparities. It has some of the most successful but also some of the poorest regions in the EU. Contacts and effective cooperation are often lacking, both financially and institutionally. The share of highly educated people in the Danube region is lower than the EU27 average and there is high mobility, with the best people often leaving the area in search of better economic and social conditions. — Security, serious and organised crime: significant problems persist. Trafficking in human beings and smuggling of goods are particular problems in several countries. Corruption undermines public confidence and hampers economic and social development.