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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 83/96 by Iñigo MÉNDEZ DE VIGO to the Council. Expulsion of NGOs from Rwanda
Date: 1996-01-30
Institutions: European Parliament, MENDEZ DE VIGO
Subjects: Rwanda, humanitarian aid, non-governmental organisation, removal













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 83/96 by Iñigo MÉNDEZ DE VIGO to the Council. Expulsion of NGOs from Rwanda  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0008 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0083/96 by Iñigo Méndez de Vigo (PPE) to the Council (30 January 1996)Subject: Expulsion of NGOs from RwandaThe Government of Rwanda has expelled from its territory the staff of 38 international non-governmental organizations working in Rwanda and has suspended the activities of 18 others.What does the Council think of the Rwandan Government's actions?Reply (11 June 1996)The Council attaches great importance to the work of the NGOs in Rwanda, whose efforts are focused on the most needy sectors of the population. They perform significant humanitarian tasks to alleviate the suffering of people and they contribute to the reconstruction of the country.The Council welcomes recent efforts by the Government of Rwanda and NGOs to reach agreement on mutually acceptable operating conditions for NGOs. The Council has taken up contact with the Rwandan authorities to seek to encourage the process.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 114/96 by Antonio TAJANI to the Council. Religious sects
Date: 1996-01-30
Institutions: European Parliament, TAJANI
Subjects: human rights, prostitution, religious sect, social problem, suicide













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 114/96 by Antonio TAJANI to the Council. Religious sects  


Official Journal C 185 , 25/06/1996 P. 0038 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0114/96 by Antonio Tajani (UPE) to the Council (30 January 1996)Subject: Religious sectsQuasi-religious sects are a growing phenomenon. A number of statistical surveys have revealed that some six hundred new cults spring up in Europe every year, and there are apparently over eight hundred sects of this type in Italy.Some esoteric groups operate by means of coercion, observing a totally rigid code of conduct whereby adherents have to be completely bound by the obligations to the 'community' to which they belong and frequently undergo moral subjugation, brainwashing, or other methods aimed at erasing the individual personality.In Italy groups of disciples are in reality being swindled, enslaved, or lured into prostitution. One practice which has become widespread in Rome in particular is 'black hiring' (i.e. without regard to the law or union rules), a system of labour exploitation based not least on tribal forms of religious obedience.It is this feverish lifestyle that has led whole groups of people in Switzerland, France, Jamaica, and Japan to take their human, social, and political isolation to its ultimate conclusion, namely mass suicide.Does the Council not believe that the situations described above are blatantly contrary to the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms? If so, what action does it intend to take?Reply (20 May 1996)The Honourable Member is requested to refer to the reply given by the Council on 28 February 1996 to the Oral Questions, with debate, on the same subject.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 88/96 by Marianne THYSSEN to the Council. Cooperation between SMEs through networks for joint purchases and sales
Date: 1996-01-30
Institutions: European Parliament, THYSSEN
Subjects: application of EU law, competition, resolution (EU)













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 88/96 by Marianne THYSSEN to the Council. Cooperation between SMEs through networks for joint purchases and sales  


Official Journal C 185 , 25/06/1996 P. 0035 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0088/96 by Marianne Thyssen (PPE) to the Council (30 January 1996)Subject: Cooperation between SMEs through networks for joint purchases and salesIn its resolution of 10 October 1994 ((OJ C 294, 22.10.1994, p. 6. )), the Council 'calls upon the Member States and the Commission to examine... to what extent the legal provisions of the Member States and of the Community could place a specific extra burden on SMEs, by... examining the possibilities for cooperation between SMEs (for example, cooperation in networks for purchases and sales) in the framework of Community competition law'.Following its proposal of a general plan for SMEs at the Madrid Summit, has the Commission informed the Council of the specific measures it has taken in line with the Council Resolution of 10 October 1994?Is the Council aware of whether the Commission, in the context of its green paper on vertical agreements (exclusive purchase and sales, selective distribution, franchising), intends to consider all the aspects of cooperation in networks for joint purchases and sales in the framework of Community competition law?If not, has the Council been informed of how the Commission will in effect reply to the Council's question concerning this specific issue?Reply (20 May 1996)1. To date the Council has not been informed of the specific measures the Commission intends to take to implement the Resolution of 10 October 1994 on giving full scope to the dynamism and innovatory potential of SMEs, including the craft sector and micro-enterprises, in a competitive economy. ((OJ No 294, 11.10.1994, p. 6. ))2. The Council has not yet received the green paper on vertical agreements nor has it been informed as to how the Commission will respond to the Council's call in that Resolution to examine the possibilities for cooperation between SMEs in the framework of Community competition law.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 67/96 by Yannos KRANIDIOTIS to the Council. Timetable for proposals on Greek textiles industry
Date: 1996-01-30
Institutions: European Parliament, KRANIDIOTIS
Subjects: Greece, clothing industry, competitiveness, international competition, modernisation of industry, textile industry













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 67/96 by Yannos KRANIDIOTIS to the Council. Timetable for proposals on Greek textiles industry  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0008 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0067/96 by Yannos Kranidiotis (PSE) to the Council (30 January 1996)Subject: Timetable for proposals on Greek textiles industryUnder the new terms of international competition created by the GATT accord and the Agreement of 6 March 1995 on the Customs Union with Turkey, the Council and Commission undertook to present proposals in 1995 on the position of the textiles and clothing industry in Greece.In response to my several questions to the Council and the Commission on this subject, each has claimed that the other is responsible for the delay in submitting proposals.Despite the promises, we have finally reached the end of the year with the Commission still to submit proposals for the industry which attests to a lack of consistency and responsibility.Will the Council honour its commitment concerning the textile and clothing industry in Greece and when will it present its proposals?Reply (13 June 1996)1. At the Council meeting of 6 March 1995, the Council and the Commission agreed, further to the Greek memorandum on textiles, that the Commission would consider at the earliest possible opportunity, in conjunction with the Greek Government, the difficulties arising in Greece's textiles and clothing sector from the new terms of international competition and the adjustment effort to be undertaken by businesses in that sector in order to boost its competitiveness. In that context, the Commission undertook to submit proposals in 1995 having regard to the competitive situation of the sector.2. On 2 February 1996, the Commission submitted to the Council, a communication entitled 'The new terms of international trade and modernization of the European textiles industry: the case of Greece'. That communication examines the recent developments in the textiles and clothing industry in Greece and, on the basis of the findings, suggests a number of scenarios to cater for the modernization needs of that industry, without however putting forward any proposals at that stage.It should nonetheless be noted that, at the end of its communication, the Commission:- recognizes the difficult and deteriorating competitive conditions in the Greek textile industry,- will analyse and monitor future structural developments, without prejudice to the question of the need or not for additional supporting measures,- will make appropriate proposals if necessary.3. For its part the Council can assure the Honourable Member that it will certainly give its full attention to any proposal the Commission might see fit to submit on the matter.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 111/96 by Clive NEEDLE to the Council. Council employees
Date: 1996-01-30
Institutions: European Parliament, NEEDLE
Subjects: Council of the European Union, European official, servant (EU)













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 111/96 by Clive NEEDLE to the Council. Council employees  


Official Journal C 185 , 25/06/1996 P. 0037 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0111/96 by Clive Needle (PSE) to the Council (30 January 1996)Subject: Council employeesWhat is the total number of people directly employed by the Council at 1.1.1996?Reply (20 May 1996)STAFF SITUATION AT 1.1.1996>TABLE>Language teachers: 19 under employment contracts governed by Belgian law Special adviser: 1
Commission Regulation (EC) No 162/96 of 30 January 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 1466/95 laying down special detailed rules of application for export refunds on milk and milk products
Date: 1996-01-30
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: common organisation of markets, export licence, export refund, milk, milk product













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Commission Regulation (EC) No 162/96 of 30 January 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 1466/95 laying down special detailed rules of application for export refunds on milk and milk products  


Official Journal L 024 , 31/01/1996 P. 0018 - 0018 





COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 162/96 of 30 January 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 1466/95 laying down special detailed rules of application for export refunds on milk and milk productsTHE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in milk and milk products (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2931/95 (2), and in particular Article 17 (14) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1466/95 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2931/95, lays down special detailed rules of application for export refunds on milk and milk products;Whereas experience acquired since the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1466/95 has shown that it is necessary, in order to avoid impeding the good management of the market, to eliminate the possibility of extending the period of validity of export licences for all milk and milk products;Whereas the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:Article 1 Regulation (EC) No 1466/95 is hereby amended as follows:1. The second paragraph of Article 4 is deleted.2. Article 7 (2) is deleted.Article 2 This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply to export licences with advance fixing of the refund applied for from the date of its entry into force.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 30 January 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13.(2) OJ No L 307, 20. 12. 1995, p. 10.(3) OJ No L 144, 28. 6. 1995, p. 22.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 77/96 by Jessica LARIVE to the Council. Greek ban on television advertising for toys
Date: 1996-01-30
Institutions: European Parliament, LARIVE
Subjects: Greece, advertising, application of EU law, child protection, free movement of goods, freedom to provide services, protectionism, single market, television, toy industry













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 77/96 by Jessica LARIVE to the Council. Greek ban on television advertising for toys  


Official Journal C 356 , 25/11/1996 P. 0004 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0077/96 by Jessica Larive (ELDR) to the Council (30 January 1996)Subject: Greek ban on television advertising for toysIs the Council aware of the ban on advertising toys on Greek television before 10 p.m.? If so, can the Council confirm that1. this ban can be regarded as a protectionist measure on the part of the Greek government to protect its own toy industry at the expense of other European toy manufacturers?2. this runs counter to completion of the internal market and freedom of movement of goods and services, with particular regard to Articles 30 and 59 of the Treaty?3. this violates the spirit of the Directive on television without frontiers which permits television advertising for children by including minimum rules for the protection of children?If so, can the Council indicate whether it will take action in the immediate future to put an end to this ban?Reply (10 October 1996)It is not for the Council to pass judgment on the consistency of Member States' actions with the provisions of the Treaty or other Community legislation.The Honourable Member is invited to address herself to the Commission in its capacity as the guardian of the Treaty.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 86/96 by Philippe MONFILS to the Council. Euro-Asian Summit
Date: 1996-01-30
Institutions: European Parliament, MONFILS
Subjects: ASEAN, Asia, EU relations, India, South Asia, summit meeting













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 86/96 by Philippe MONFILS to the Council. Euro-Asian Summit  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0002 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0086/96 by Philippe Monfils (ELDR) to the Council (30 January 1996)Subject: Euro-Asian Summit1. The first summit between Europe and Asia is to be held in Bangkok on 1 and 2 March 1996. It has been decided that each of the two parties will be allowed to choose its own representatives and, where Asia is concerned, it is ASEAN which has made the choice. This means that South Asia will not be present at the summit although it has a population of approximately 1.2 billion. Is this Euro-Asian summit therefore really worthy of the name?2. A number of EU Member States have expressed the view that India should be present at the next summit, although the question may be asked as to who will determine the participants. In view of the extremely close political and economic links between India and Europe, could the Council not ensure that the Bangkok Summit conclusions contain a declaration to the effect that India will be present at the next summit?Reply (16 July 1996)In their replies to the question put in June 1995 by Anita Pollack on the same subject, both the Council and the Commission specified that in the framework of preparations for the first Asia-Europe meeting which was held in Bangkok on 1 and 2 March 1996 it had been agreed, in accordance with ASEAN's proposal, that the choice of participants in that meeting was the responsibility of both parties. The decision was taken in the light of the need to limit the number of participants in the first meeting so that it could remain a manageable size.The next meeting will be held in the United Kingdom in 1998. Even if no decision was taken in Bangkok on participation in this future meeting, the conclusions adopted by the Heads of State or of Government provide that the Asia-Europe Union will assess at the time the question of which countries might participate in the future meeting.In the particular case of India, the Honourable Member's attention is drawn to the fact that the Commission intends to send to the Council in the very near future a communication on strengthening relations between that country and the European Union.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 64/96 by Yannos KRANIDIOTIS to the Council. Meeting in Bonn between the Foreign Ministers of five EU Member States and the Foreign Minister of Turkey
Date: 1996-01-30
Institutions: European Parliament, KRANIDIOTIS
Subjects: Cyprus, Türkiye, accession to the European Union, foreign policy, member country, minister, summit meeting













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 64/96 by Yannos KRANIDIOTIS to the Council. Meeting in Bonn between the Foreign Ministers of five EU Member States and the Foreign Minister of Turkey  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0007 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0064/96 by Yannos Kranidiotis (PSE) to the Council (30 January 1996)Subject: Meeting in Bonn between the Foreign Ministers of five EU Member States and the Foreign Minister of TurkeyOn 22 November 1995 in Bonn, the Turkish Foreign Minister met the Foreign Ministers of five Member States of the European Union: Germany, the UK, France, Italy and Spain. This meeting was a follow-up to similar meetings held in Ankara and London.Such meetings are contrary to the spirit and the principles of the Treaty on European Union and are reminiscent of the clandestine gatherings of a bygone era held in pursuit of covert objectives. The five members of the EU are under an obligation pursuant to the EU Treaty to inform and exchange views with the other members of the Union and, where possible, to coordinate their policies and adopt common positions within the framework of the common foreign and security policy (CFSP). The EU has established a political dialogue with Turkey and there is no reason to discuss the same issues aired in the context of the CFSP at gatherings such as the Bonn meeting of 25 November 1995 outside the Union's institutional framework unless issues are being discussed and positions adopted which are not in line with the agreed Community position. This appears to have been the case in Bonn where, according to press reports - which have not been denied - the five EU Foreign Ministers put the view to the Turkish side that a condition of Cyprus' membership of the EU was the prior settlement of the conflict on the island. This position is not, of course, the position adopted by the Union at the European Council in Cannes which made no link between the accession of Cyprus to the EU and a settlement of the Cyprus conflict.How does the Council explain the holding of such meetings on matters concerning the fundamental policies of the Union?Reply (3 June 1996)The Council's position on the question of Cyprus is well known and has often been stated.Naturally Member States are bound by it. The Council has no reason to believe that Member States, in meetings which they may hold individually or jointly with third countries outside the institutional context of the Union, do other than support the Union's external and security policy actively and unreservedly in a spirit of loyalty and mutual solidarity, in accordance with the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article J5 thereof.