COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
COM(94) 534 final 
Brussels, 29.11.1994 
94/0273 (CNS) 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) 94/0273 (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 the duration of their application 
(presented by the Commission) 
REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL 
on the cost of the aid measures for the transport 
of certain fruit and vegetables in 1993 
provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
1. Council Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92, as amended by Regulation (EC) 
No 1016/94, provides for 1992, 1993 and 1994 for a special temporary 
allowance for the transport of certain fruit and vegetables originating 
in Greece to Member States other'than Italy, Spain and Portugal owing to 
the need for these products to avoid the territory of the former 
Yugoslavia. 
2. Article 2(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 requires the Commission to 
present a report to the Council on the cost of the aid measures for the 
transport of certain fruit and vegetables. COM(94) 89 final reported.on 
consignments in 1991 (governed by Council Regulation (EEC) No 525/92) 
and 1992. 
This report covers the cost of those measures during 1993, when the 
total cost was around ECU 6 million, charged to the EAGGF. 
Given that the conflict in the former Yugoslavia is continuing, it is 
proposed that the Council extend the measure for 1995, unless the 
conflict in the former Yugoslavia is resolved in the meantime. 
This measure should automatically aply, where appropriate, to 
Consignments to the new. Member States from 1995 (Austria, Finland, 
Sweden and Norway) given their geographical position in relation to 
Greece and the former Yugoslavia. 
5. Since this special measure for the transport of certain fresh fruit and 
vegetables falls within the exclusive competence of the Community, the 
measures concerned must be taken at Community level. 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 
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 duration of their application 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in 
particular Article 43(2) thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission^), 
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament^) f 
Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92(^), as amended by Regulation (EC) 
No 1016/94<4), lays down special measures for the transport of certain 
fresh fruit and vegetables orginating in Greece and dispatched in the period 
1992 to 1994 to Member States other than Italy, Spain and Portugal; 
Whereas, since the conflict in the territories of the former Yugoslavia 
continues, these measures, covering temporary assistance to the operators 
involved in avoiding these territories, should be extended for a maximum of 
one year, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
(1) OJ No 
(2) OJ NO 
(3) OJ No L 350, 1.12.1992, p. 1 
(4) OJ No L 112, 3.5.1994, p. 1. 
Article 1 
In Article 2(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92, the phrase "in 1992, 1993 
and 1994" is hereby replaced by "in 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995". 
Article 2 
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1995. 
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in 
all Member States. 
Done at Brussels, For the Council 
REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL 
on the cost of the aid measures for the transport 
of certain fruit and vegetables in 1993 
provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 
Article 2(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92(1), as last amended by 
Regulation (EEC) No 1016/94(2), requires the Commission to present a 
report to the Council on the cost of the aid measures for the transport of 
certain fruit and vegetables. 
A report on 1991 and 1992 was presented on 22 March 1994 (COM(94) 89 
final). 
This report concerns the cost of the measures in 1993. 
1. Background 
The conflict in the former Yugoslavia, which broke out in 1991, has 
hindered the transport of certain Greek agricultural products to the other 
Member States. This has particularly affected the transport of fruit and 
vegetables, given their highly perishable.nature. 
Because of this special situation, without precedent since the introduction 
of the common agricultural policy, the Council decided to give compensation 
for certain fruit and vegetables to offset the additional costs arising 
from the need to avoid the former Yugoslavia. 
(1) OJ No L 350, 01.12.1992, p. 1 
(2) OJ No L 112, 03.05.1994, p. 1 
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The aid was granted for certain fruit and vegetables in view of their 
perishable nature and their importance for the Greek economy. The measures 
cover those fruit and vegetables included in the common organization of the 
market in fruit and vegetables, i.e. those covered by Council Regulation 
(EEC) No 1035/72(3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3669/93(4). 
The principal fruit and vegetables are covered with the exception, in 
particular, of potatoes, which are not (yet) covered by a common 
organization of the market. 
2. Legislation 
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 introduced a special temporary 
allowance for 1992, 1993 and 1994 which applied to consignments by rail, 
road and ship to the other Member States, excluding Italy, Spain and 
Portugal. 
The Commission then adopted a number of implementing Regulations including 
Regulation (EEC) No 226/93,<5) amended by Regulations (EEC) No 2827/93<6) 
and (EC) No 3320/93,(7) and Regulation (EEC) No 936/93,(8) amended by 
Regulations (EEC) Nos 1827/93(9) and (EEC) No 2827/93(6) concerning 
consignments in 1993. 
Aid was initially fixed at ECU 2.3/100 kg net weight and then increased to 
ECU 4 from 1 October 1993 when the embargo on Yugoslavia was extended to 
transit traffic. 
The competent Greek authorities were given responsibility for examining aid 
applications, deciding on their admissibility, making payment and for 
carrying out checks on the operations. 
The measures are financed by the European Agricultural Guidance and 
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF), Guarantee Section. 
The Greek authorities must notify the Commission of the quantities in 
respect of which aid for transport has been paid. 
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(9 OJ No L 118, 20.05.1972, p. 1 
OJ No L 338, 31,12.1993, p. 26 
OJ No L 30, 06.02.1993, p. 49 
OJ No L 258, 16.10.1993, p. 14, 
OJ No L 298, 03.12.1993, p. 20, 
OJ No L 96, 22.04.1993, p. 22 
OJ No L 167, 09.07.1993, p. 2. 
3. Cost of the aid 
The figures below are based on the information supplied by Greece regarding 
the consignments in respect of which aid for transport was paid in 1993. 
The data supplied to the Commission are broken down by product, means of 
transport, Member State of destination and the amount of the special 
temporary allowance. 
Aid was paid for a total of 229 957 719 kg of fruit and vegetables, 4% more 
than in 1992. Of that quantity, 187 123 789 kg (81%) received the special 
temporary allowance of ECU 2.3/100 kg and 42 833 930 kg (19%) received the 
special temporary allowance of ECU 4/100 kg. The cost of the measure was 
therefore ECU 6 017 2 04.347. 
4. Analysis 
A breakdown by product of the quantities shipped is given in Table 1. 
Grapes were the main product for which aid was paid, accounting for 31% of 
the total followed by peaches and nectarines (18%), and cucumbers (15%). 
The principal Member State of destination was Germany with 70% of the total 
quantity, followed by the Netherlands (16%) and the United Kingdom (10%) 
(see Table 2). 
A total of 96% of the consignments were sent by road and only 3% by rail 
and 1% by ship. 
Table 1 
Quantities of fruit and vegetables originating in Greece in respect of which 
aid for transport was paid (by product and by amount of aid) 
Product Quantities shipped (kg) 
Quantity (kg) ECU 2.3/100 kg ECU 4/100 kg 
Grapes 
Peaches and 
nectarines 
Cucumbers 
Oranges 
Asparagus-
Kiwi fruit 
Apricots 
Water melons 
Cherries 
Mandarins 
Sweet peppers 
Apples 
Cabbages 
Courgettes 
Quinces 
Plums 
Green beans 
Tomatoes 
Melons 
Pears 
Mirabelle plums 
Lemons 71 576 610 
41 531 
35 052 
19 600 
16 172 
12 810 
10 551 
836 
408 
654 
029 
245 
179 
84 
74 
68 
18 
18 
16 
15 
8 
1 144 
979 
041 
783 
511 
545 
425 
572 
348 
355 
931 
509 
648 
66 0 
840 
994 
649 
818 
340 
683 
334 31.13 
18.06 
15.24 
8.52 
7.03 
5.57 
4.59 
4.28 
22 
59 
45 
11 
0.08 
0.04 
0.03 
0.03 
0.01 
0.01 
0.01 
0.01 
0.00 
0.00 55 382 902 
41 531 
25 784 
15 087 
16 172 
862 
709 
836 
408 
893 
803 
245 
179 
69 
7 
68 
18 
18 
16 
15 
8 144 
879 
031 
783 
111 
919 
425 
572 
900 
904 
931 
509 
685 
770 
840 
994 
649 
818 
340 
683 
0 16 193 70! 
0 
268 100 
513 010 
0 
948 400 
841 626 
0 
0 
760 448 
225 451 
0 
0 
14 963 
66 890 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
1 334 
Total 229 957 719 100 187 123 789 42 833 930 
Table 2 
Consignments of fruit and vegetables originating in Greece in respect of which 
aid for transport was paid in 1993 (by Member State of destination) 
Member State 
of Quantities (kg) % 
destination 
D 162 046 570 70.47 
NL 37 789 483 16.43 
UK 22 891 347 9.95 
F 3 482 624 1.51 
DK 3 164 806 1.38 
B 582 889 0.25 
IRL 0 0.00 
L 0 0.00 
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT 
1. BUDGET HEADING: 1509 APPROPRIATIONS: ECU 56 million 
2. TITLE: 
Council Regulation (EC) amending Regulation (EEC) No 34 38/92 laying down special measures for the transport 
of certain fresh fruit and vegetables originating in Greece 
3. LEGAL BASIS: 
Article 4 3 of the Treaty 
4. AIMS OF PROJECT: 
To compensate Greece for additional transport costs arising as a result of the situation in the former 
Yugoslavia 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0. EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
(REFUNDS) 
- NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 
- OTHER 
5.1. REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) 
- NATIONAL 
5.0.1. ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1. ESTIMATED REVENUE PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS 
(ECU million) 
16.9 
1996 
6.0 CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR 
(1994) 
(ECU million) 
1997 FOLLOWING FINANCIAL 
YEAR (1995) 
(ECU million) 
10.9 
1998 1999 
5.2. METHOD OF CALCULATION: 
. Quantities planned for export in 1995: 350 000 t; 225 000 t chargeable to the 1995 budget and 
125 000 t to the 1996 budget 
. Cost of the measure: 
1995 budget: 225 000 t x ECU 40/t x 1.207 = ECU 10.9 million (B) 
1996 budget: 125 000 t x ECU 40/t x 1.207 = ECU 6.0 million (B) 
TOTAL : ECU 16.9 million (B) 
6.0. CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 
YES 
6.1. CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 
6.2. IS A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET NECESSARY? 
6.3. WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY? 
YES 
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