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A4-0098/98

Decision on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a Council Recommendation on a parking card for people with disabilities (C4-0033/98 - 95/0353(SYN))(Cooperation procedure: second reading)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the common position of the Council, C4-0033/98 - 95/0353(SYN),

- having regard to its opinion at first reading (( OJ C 20, 20.1.1997, p. 386.)) on the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(95)0696,

- 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 (A4-0098/98),

1. Approves the common position;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council and Commission.
A4-0184/98

Resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the appointment of members of the Executive Board 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 (A4-0184/98),

A. whereas at its meeting of 7 May 1998 the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Industrial Policy heard Mrs Sirkka Hämäläinen, the Council's nominee for the office of member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, for a term of office of five 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 Mrs Sirkka Hämäläinen as an appropriate candidate for the office of member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank for a five-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.
Proposal for a Council Regulation fixing the target price for milk and the intervention prices for butter and skimmed-milk powder for the milk year 1998/99 (COM(98)0051 - C4-0097/98 - 98/0045(CNS))

The proposal was approved with the following amendments:

(Amendment 44)

Recital 1a (new)

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Whereas an adjustment coefficient must be created with a view to maintaining equitable levels of income as between farmers in all European Union Member States in order to compensate for the possible disappearance of the green rate on 1 January 1999 for the Member States participating in the single currency;

(Amendment 45)

Article 1a (new)

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Article 1a

In order to ensure equitable levels of income as between farmers in all European Union Member States an adjustment coefficient shall be created with effect from 1 January 1999 to compensate for the possible disappearance of the green rate for Member States participating in the single currency.

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation fixing the target price for milk and the intervention prices for butter and skimmed-milk powder for the milk year 1998/99 (COM(98)0051 - C4-0097/98 - 98/0045(CNS))(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(98)0051 - 98/0045(CNS) ((OJ C 87, 23.3.1998, p. 20.)),

- having been consulted by the Council (C4-0097/98),

- 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, 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.
A4-0197/98

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Decision concerning the signing and conclusion of an International Agreement in the form of an Agreed Minute between the European Community and the United States of America on humane trapping standards (COM(97)0726 - C4-0014/98 - 97/0360(CNS))(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(97)0726 - 97/0360(CNS) ((OJ C 32, 30.1.1998, p. 8.)),

- having regard to the Agreed Minute between the European Community and the United States of America,

- having regard to Articles 113 and 100a of the EC Treaty,

- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 228(3), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty (C4-0014/98),

- having regard to Rule 90(7) of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the report of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection and the opinion of the Committee on External Economic Relations (A4-0197/98),

1. Rejects the conclusion of the agreement;

2. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and of the United States of America.
A4-0282/98

Proposal for a Council Regulation on the conclusion of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Madagascar on fishing off Madagascar for the period from 21 May 1998 to 20 May 2001 (COM(98)0390 - C4-0456/98 - 98/0217(CNS))

The proposal was approved with the following amendments:

(Amendment 1)

Recital 2a (new)

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Whereas, in order to keep the budgetary authority better informed on the implementation of the protocol, the Commission shall submit a report by 1 May each year on the progress made in implementing the protocol, together with an updated financial statement;

(Amendment 2)

Recital 2b (new)

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Whereas the conservation of tuna stocks in the Indian Ocean is of vital importance for the European Union and the coastal states of the region;

(Amendment 3)

Article 2a (new)

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Article 2a

In the final year of validity of the Protocol, and before any negotiations on renewing it begin, the Commission shall submit to the Council and the European Parliament a report on the application and procedure for implementing the Agreement, in particular on the situation as regards fishery resources, the scientific aspects and the effects on local fisheries.

(Amendment 4)

Article 2b (new)

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Article 2b

Prior to the conclusion of a new protocol, the Commission shall inform the European Parliament of the progress of the negotiations for renewal. On the basis of this information and the final report on the previous protocol, Parliament may adopt recommendations, calling for them to be taken into account before the conclusion of the negotiations under way.

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation on the conclusion of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Madagascar on fishing off Madagascar for the period from 21 May 1998 to 20 May 2001 (COM(98)0390 - C4-0456/98 - 98/0217(CNS))(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(98)0390 - 98/0217(CNS),

- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Articles 43 and 228(3), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty (C4-0456/98 ),

- 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 (A4-0282/98),

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.
A4-0293/98

Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of a bilateral agreement between the Community and the Republic of Cyprus on the Republic of Cyprus' participation in a Community programme within the framework of Community audiovisual policy (COM(98)0242 - C4-0428/98 - 98/0138(CNS))

The proposal was approved with the following amendments:

(Amendment 1)

Recital 5a (new)

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Whereas the Republic of Cyprus has transposed Directive 97/36/EC on the pursuit of television broadcasting activities (1) in full into its legal system and whereas the legislative alignment of Cyprus with Community audiovisual patrimony is being completed;

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(1) OJ L 202, 30.7.1997, p. 60.

(Amendment 2)

Recital 5b (new)

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Whereas audiovisual creativity, which is already being encouraged by the Republic of Cyprus, cannot but be enhanced thanks to the support of the MEDIA II programme;

(Amendment 3)

Recital 5c (new)

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Whereas consideration of Cypriot audiovisual projects reflects the determination of the European Union to promote the European audiovisual sector while respecting cultural diversity;

(Amendment 4)

Recital 5d (new)

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Whereas participation by Cypriots in the training section of the MEDIA II programme will enable the young generation of Cypriots to establish trans-European links that will undoubtedly play a role in the future attainment of peace for Cyprus;

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of a bilateral agreement between the Community and the Republic of Cyprus on the Republic of Cyprus' participation in a Community programme within the framework of Community audiovisual policy (COM(98)0242 - C4- 0428/98 - 98/0138(CNS))(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(98)0242-98/0138(CNS) ((OJ C 162, 28.5.1998, p. 5. )),

- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 228(3), first indent, of the EC Treaty (C4-0428/98),

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

- having regard to the report of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Education and the Media and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (A4-0293/98),

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

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.
A4-0385/98

Draft Council Regulation creating a mechanism whereby the Commission can intervene in order to remove certain obstacles to trade (9348/98 - C4-0441/98 - 97/0330(CNS))

The Council draft was approved with the following amendments:

(Amendment 1)

Recital 1a (new)

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1a. Whereas, as provided for in Article 48 of the EC Treaty, freedom of movement for workers is one of the fundamental principles of the Community;

(Amendment 11)

Article 5(3)

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3. The Commission may publish in the Official Journal of the European Communities the text of the notification which it has sent to the Member State concerned and shall immediately transmit the text to any party which requests it.

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3.

The Commission shall immediately place on its website the text of the notification which it has sent to the Member State concerned, shall publish it in the Official Journal of the European Communities and shall send it to any party which requests it.

(Amendment 14)

Article 5(5), 1st subparagraph

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5. In exceptional cases and for clearly motivated reasons, and if the Member State so requests, the Commission may allow it an extension of the deadline mentioned in the previous paragraph.

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5.

In exceptional cases, the Commission may allow an extension of the deadline mentioned in the previous paragraph if the Member State submits a duly substantiated request and the grounds cited are deemed acceptable.

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) creating a mechanism whereby the Commission can intervene in order to remove certain obstacles to trade(9348/98 - C4-0441/98 - 97/0330(CNS))(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(97)0619 - 97/0330(CNS) ((OJ C 10, 15.1.1998, p. 14.)),

- having regard to the draft text by the Council (9348/98 - 97/0330(CNS)),

- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 235 of the EC Treaty on the proposal by the Commission (C4-00011/98) and on the modified text by the Council (C4-0441/98),

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

- having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Industrial Policy and the opinions of the Committee on Legal Affairs and Citizens' Rights, the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs and the Committee on Civil Liberties and Internal Affairs (A4-0385/98),

1. Approves the draft text by the Council, 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. Calls for the conciliation procedure to be opened should the Council intend to depart from the text approved by Parliament;4. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission.
A4-0313/98

Decision on the joint text approved by the Conciliation Committee for a European Parliament and Council Directive relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Directive 93/12/EEC (C4-0500/98 - 96/0163(COD))(Codecision procedure: third reading)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the joint text approved by the Conciliation Committee and the relevant Commission declarations (C4-0500/98 - 96/0163(COD)),

- having regard to its opinion at first reading ((OJ C 132, 28.4.1997, p. 159.)) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council COM(96)0248 ((OJ C 77, 11.3.1997, p. 1.)),

- having regard to its decision on the common position ((OJ C 80, 16.3.1998, p. 92.)),

- having regard to the Commission's opinion on Parliament's amendments to the common position (COM(98)0241 - C4-0267/98),

- 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 (A4-0313/98),

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 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.
A4-0401/98

Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 975/98 on denominations and technical specifications of euro coins intended for circulation (COM(98)0492 - C4-0597/98 - 98/0270(SYN))

The proposal was approved with the following amendments:

(Amendment 1)

ARTICLE 1(-1) (new)

Article 1, table (Regulation (EC) No 975/98)

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>Text following EP vote>

-1. Before the first denomination, the following new denomination is inserted:

Face value (euro)

100

Diameter in mm.

Thickness in mm.

Weight in gr.

Shape

Round

Colour

Yellow

Composition

Gold (1)

Edge

Edge lettering

Fine milled

(1) The value of the metal and the production cost must not exceed the nominal value.

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 975/98 on denominations and technical specifications of euro coins intended for circulation (COM(98)0492 - C4-0597/98 - 98/0270(SYN))(Cooperation procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(98)0492 - 98/0270(SYN) ((OJ C 296, 24.9.1998, p.10.)),

- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Articles 189c and 105a(2) of the EC Treaty (C4-0597/98),

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

- having regard to its opinion of 6 November 1997 ((OJ C 358, 24.11.1997, p. 18.)) on the proposal for a Council Regulation on denominations and technical specifications of euro coins (COM(97)0247 - C4-0340/97 - 97/0154(SYN)) and its decision of 17 December 1997 ((OJ C 14, 19.1.1998, p. 65.)) on the common position established by the Council with a view to the adoption of a Council Regulation on denominations and technical specifications of euro coins intended for circulation,

- having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Industrial Policy (A4-0401/98),

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

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 incorporate Parliament's amendments in the common position that it adopts in accordance with Article 189c(a) of the EC Treaty;

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.
A4-0238/98

Decision on the Protocol to the Agreement on Cooperation and Customs Union between the European Economic Community and the Republic of San Marino consequent upon the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union (6788/97 - C4-0262/98 - 97/0022(AVC))(Assent procedure)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the protocol, 6788/97 - 97/0022(AVC),

- having regard to the Council's request for Parliament's assent pursuant to Article 228(3), second subparagraph of the EC Treaty (6788/97 - C4-0262/98),

- having regard to Rule 90(7) of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on External Economic Relations (A4-0238/98),

1. Gives its assent to the conclusion of the protocol;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council and Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and of the Republic of San Marino.
A4-0013/99

Decision on the draft Council decision on the procedure for implementing Article 366a of the Fourth ACP-EC Convention (5644/98 - C4-0156/98 - 96/0050(AVC))(Assent procedure)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the draft Council decision, 5644/98 - 96/0050(AVC),

- having regard to the Fourth ACP-EC Convention as revised by the agreement signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995, in particular Article 366a thereof,

- having regard to the Council¨s request for Parliament¨s assent pursuant to Articles 228(3), second subparagraph, and 238 of the EC Treaty (C4-0156/98),

- having regard to Rule 90(7) of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on Development and Cooperation (A4-0013/99),

1. Gives its assent to the draft Council decision;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the signatory states of the Lomé Convention.
Tuesday 23 March 199922.6.1999 EN C 177/23 Official Journal of the European Communities
Legislative resolution embodying Parliament’s opinion on the draft joint action adopted by the
Council on the basis of Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union on the improved exchange of
information to combat counterfeit travel documents (5003/99 − C4-0057/99 − 99/0904(CNS))
(Consultation procedure)
The European Parliament ,
− having regard to the Council draft, 5003/99 − 99/0904(CNS),− having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article K.6(2) of the Treaty on European Union
(C4-0057/99),
− having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,− having regard to the report of the Committee on Civil Liberties and Internal Affairs (A4-0112/99),
1. Approves the Council draft, subject to Parliament’s amendments;
2. Calls on the Council to alter its draft accordingly;3. Calls on the Council to notify Parliament and consult it again should it intend to depart from the text
approved by Parliament;
4. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission.
II.
Draft joint action adopted by the Council on the basis of Article K.3 of the Treaty on European
Union concerning the provision of equipment for the detection of false or falsified documents in thevisa departments of diplomatic representations abroad and in the offices of domestic authorities
dealing with the issue or extension of visas (5271/99 − C4-0056/99 − 99/0903(CNS))
The draft was approved with the following amendments:
COUNCIL
DRAFTAMENDMENTS
BY PARLIAMENT
(Amendment 19)
Citation 1a (new)
Having regard to the initiative of Germany,
(Amendment 7)
Citation 1b (new)
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament,
(Amendment 8)
Recital –1 (new)
Whereas Article K.1 stipulates that without prejudice to
the powers of the European Community, Member Statesshall regard the following areas as matters of commoninterest:
− rules governing the crossing by persons of the external
borders of the Member States and the exercise ofcontrols thereon;