***** COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
Brussels, 03.04.1996 
COM(96) 142 final 
96/0100 (CNS) 
REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL, 
on the cost of the aid measures for the transport of certain fruit and vegetables in 1994 
provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EQ 
amending Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 laying down special measures 
for the transport of certain fresh fruit and vegetables originating in Greece 
as regards their period of application 
(presented by the Commission) 

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
Council Regulation -(EEC) No 3438/92, as last amended by Regulation (EC) 
No 456/95, provides for the grant in 1992, 1993 and 1994 of a special temporary 
allowance for the transport of certain Greek fresh fruit and vegetables to Community 
Member States other than Italy, Spain and Portugal as a result of the need for these 
products to avoid the territory of the former Yugoslavia. 
Article 2(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 provides that the Commission 
is to present a report to the Council on the cost of the aid measures for the transport 
of certain fruit and vegetables. The report covering consignments in 1991 (governed 
by Council Regulation (EEC) No 525/92) and 1992 was presented in document 
COM(94) 89 final. The report concerning consignments in 1993 is contained in 
document COM(94) 534 final. 
The current report concerns the cost of the measures in 1994, amounting to some 
ECU 9 million, which were borne by the EAGGF. 
In view of the fact that transport conditions in some territories of the former 
Yugoslavia have not yet returned to what they were before the war, it is proposed also 
that the Council prolong the measure for the first six months of 1996. 
4. Since this exceptional measure for the transport of certain fresh fruit and vegetables 
is a matter falling within the Community's exclusive jurisdiction, the measures must 
be adopted by the Community. 
COMMISSION KKPOKT TO THE COUNCIL 
on the cost of the aid measures for (he transport 
of certain fruit and vegetables in 1994 provided for 
in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 
The Commission is required under Article 2(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92', as 
last amended by Regulation (EC) No 456/952, to present a report to the Council on the cost 
of tho aid measuroo for tho transport of certain fruit and vegetables. 
The first report covering 1991 and 1992 was presented on 22 March 1994 (COM(94) 89 final). 
The second report covering 1993 was presented on 29 November 1994 (COM(94) 534 final) 
The present report concerns the cost of the measures in 1994. 
I. Background 
The conflict in Yugoslavia, which erupted in 1991, hampered the transport of certain Greek 
agricultural products destined for other Community Member States, in particular fruit and 
vegetables, which are highly perishable. 
As a result of this exceptional situation, unprecedented since the introduction of the common 
agricultural policy, the Council took a decision, in respect of fruit and vegetables covered by 
Council Regulation (EEC) No Ï035/723, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1363/95*, on 
account of their perishability, to compensate for the costs arising as a result of the need to 
avoid the territory of the former Yugoslavia 
2. Regulatory framework 
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 provides for the grant of a special temporary 
allowance in 1992 1993 1994 and 1995 on consignments made bv wauon lorrv or vessel to 
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The Commission subsequently adopted a number of implementing regulations, including 
Regulation (EC) No 1402/945 concerning consignments in 1994. 
The aid amount that year was ECU 4 per 100 kg net weight. 
OJ No L 350. 1.12.1992, p. I 
OJ No L 47. 2. 3.1995, p. 1. 
OJNoL 118,20. 5.1972, p. 1. 
OJ NO L 132, 16. 0.1993, p. R. 
OJ NoL 154, 2.1.6.1994, p. 4. 
The competent Greek authorities were instructed to examine aid applications and their 
admissibility and to proceed with payments They were instructed also to carry out the 
necessary checks on these operations 
Financing is provided by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF), 
Guarantee Section. 
The Greek authorities are required to notify the Commission of the quantities qualifying for 
the transport aid. 
3 Cost of the aid 
The I mures below have been nreoaied on the basis of information sent bv Greece on 
19 January 1996 concerning consignments in 1994 which qualified for transport aid 
The data supplied to the Commission are broken down by product, means of transport and 
Member State of destination 
In 1994, aid was granted in respect of 217 209 136 kg of fruit and vegetables, which was 6% 
less than in 1993. The cost of the measure can be put therefore at ECU 8 688 365. 
4. Summary 
Table I gives a breakdown by product of the quantities dispatched. Grapes are the main 
product that benefited from the measures, accounting for 37% of the consignments on which 
the allowance was granted. Next come peaches and nectarines (16%), followed by cucumbers 
(12%) 
(icrmany was by far the principal consignee Member Slate, receiving 71% of the quantities 
dispatched, followed by the Netherlands (16%) and the United Kingdom (10%) (see Table 2) 
Consignments by lorry represented 96% of the quantities dispatched, while those by wagon 
and vessel represented only 3% and 1% respectively. 
Table 1 
Consignments of Greek fruit and vegetables which qualified for transport aid in 1994 
Product 
Grapes 
Peaches 
Apricots 
Asparagus 
Kiwifruit 
Oranges 
Mandarins 
Cherries 
Plums 
Mirabelles 
Aubergines 
Peppers 
Melons 
Lemons 
Cucumbers 
Watermelons 
Others 
Total Quantity 
(kg) 
79 289 033 
34 095 422 
10 651 480 
18 395 840 
10 164 459 
7 289 249 
3 318 227 
7 717 640 
63 650 
26 336 
13 440 
1 041 173 
46 966 
2 198 
25 800 430 
19 257 407 
36 186 
217 209 136 Percentage 
(%) -
37 
16 
5 
8 
5 
3 
2 
4 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
12 
9 
0 
100 Expenditure 
(ECU) 
3 171 561 
1 363 817 
426 059 
735 834 
406 578 
291 570 
132 729 
308 706 
2 546 
1 053 
538 
41 647 
1 879 
88 
1 032 017 
770 296 
1 447 
8 688 365 
Table 2 
Consignments of Greek fruit and vegetables which qualified for transport aid in 1994 
by Member State of destination 
Member State of Quantity Percentage 
destination (kg) (%) 
D 148 450 371 70.5 
NL 39 719 204 16.4 
UK 24 902 615 10.0 
F 2 104 384 1.5 
DK 365 062 1.4 
I B 1 1 667 440 I 0.3 | 
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Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No /96 96/0100(CNS 
amending Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 
laying down special measures for the transport 
of certain fresh fruit and vegetables originating in Greece 
as regards their period of application 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 43 
thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission', 
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament, 
Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 3438/923 lays down special measures for the transport of 
certain fresh fruit and vegetables originating in Greece dispatched in the period 1992 to 1995 
to Member States other than Italy, Spain and Portugal; 
Whereas, since transport conditions in certain territories of the former Yugoslavia continue to 
be poor despite the cessation of hostilities in the region, these measures, covering temporary 
assistance to the operators involved in avoiding those territories, should be extended for a 
period of six months, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
OJ No C 
OJNo.. 
OJ No L 350, 1.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation last amended by Regulation (EC) No 456/95 (OJ No L 
47, 2.3.1995, p. I.). 
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Article 1 
Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 is hereby amended as follows. 
I Article 2(1) and (2) is replaced by the following: 
"1. The special temporary allowance shall be granted from I January 1992 to 
30 June 1996 for the marketing of the fruit and vegetables referred to in 
Article 1. 
2 The amount of the special temporary allowance shall be determined in such a 
way as to contribute to meeting the additional transport costs arising as a result 
of the poor transport conditions obtaining in certain regions of the former 
Yugoslavia. It may be fixed on a flat-rate basis." 
2. The first indent of Article 3 is deleted 
Article 2 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of 
the European Communities. 
It shall apply from 1 January 1996. 
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. 
Done at Brussels, 
For the Council 
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT Date: 13 February 1996 
BUDGET HEADING: 1509 APPROPRIATIONS: 
B96: ECU 57 million 
TITLE: 
Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 laying down special measures for the 
transport of certain fresh fruit and vegetables originating in Greece as regards the period of their application 
LEGAL BASIS: Article 43 of the Treaty 
AIMS: To extend the special transport allowance for Greece to 30 June 1996 
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: PERIOD OF 
12 MONTHS 
(ECU million) CURRENT 
FINANCIAL 
YEAR (96) 
(ECU million) FOLLOWING 
FINANCIAL 
YEAR (97) 
(ECU million) 
5.0. EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
(REFUNDS/INTERVENTION) 
- NATIONAL AUTHORITIES 
-OTHER 4.9 4.3 0.6 
5.1. REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) 
- NATIONAL 
1998 
5.0.1. ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1. ESTIMATED REVENUE 1999 2000 2001 
5.2. METHOD OF CALCULATION: 
Quantities forecast for export over the six months: 100 0001 
100 000 t x ECU 48.3/t x 1.006 = ECU 4.9 million, of which 
ECU 4.3 million = 1996 budget, and 
ECU 0.6 million = 1997 budget 
6.0. CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT 
CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? v YES/N© 
6.1. CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT 
BUDGET? 
6.2. WILL A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET BE NECESSARY? YF<UNCi 
¥fiS/NO 
6.3. WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY? YES/N© 
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