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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 368/96 by Luciano VECCHI to the Commission. Israeli harassment of the Palestinian Association for Vocational Training
Date: 1996-02-22
Institutions: European Parliament, VECCHI
Subjects: EU aid, Israel, Palestine question, association, economic development, human rights, social development, vocational training













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 368/96 by Luciano VECCHI to the Commission. Israeli harassment of the Palestinian Association for Vocational Training  


Official Journal C 185 , 25/06/1996 P. 0052 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0368/96 by Luciano Vecchi (PSE) to the Commission (22 February 1996)Subject: Israeli harassment of the Palestinian Association for Vocational TrainingIn December 1995 the Israeli police conducted several searches of the headquarters of the PAVT (Palestinian Association for Vocational Training) in Jerusalem and arrested some of its employees, who were accused of having links with the Palestinian National Authority.What steps has the Commission taken to support the normal operation of the PAVT and all associations working to ensure respect for human rights and social and economic development in Palestine?Answer given by Mr Marín on behalf of the Commission (20 March 1996)The major part of the Community programme of assistance to the West Bank and Gaza Strip has been channelled through the Palestinian authority (PA) since it was established in May 1994. This is the most effective way to develop the capacity of the Palestinian population to govern and administer its own affairs.However, apart from assistance through the PA, and support for the United Nations relief and works agency for Palestine refugees, the Community is currently supporting 42 Palestinian municipalities, universities and non-governmental organisations, which operate in the interests of the economic and social development of the Palestinian population. The list of recipients is forwarded direct to the Honourable Member and to the Secretariat General of the Parliament.The Community supports five Palestinian organisations which work for the respect of human rights in the West Bank and Gaza Strip (Al-Haq, Association of Israeli-Palestinian Physicians for Human Rights, Hamoked, Mandela Institute, Palestinian Independent Commission for Citizens' Rights). Although the Commission has contributed in the past to vocational education programmes, it is not currently supporting the Palestinian association for vocational training. However, the Commission does envisage further involvement in the vocational education sector in the near or medium term.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 356/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Juan COLINO SALAMANCA to the Commission. Structural Funds and employment
Date: 1996-02-22
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, COLINO SALAMANCA, European Parliament
Subjects: European Union, Structural Funds, action programme, employment aid, impact study, project evaluation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 356/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Juan COLINO SALAMANCA to the Commission. Structural Funds and employment  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0024 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0356/96 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) and Juan Colino Salamanca (PSE) to the Commission (22 February 1996)Subject: Structural Funds and employmentAt its meeting in Madrid in December 1995 the European Council stated that structural fund programmes in the 1994-1999 period 'provide a useful contribution to the implementation of the Essen priorities'.Does the Commission intend to introduce measures to assess the impact of structural funding on job creation in the European Union?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (11 April 1996)In the next few months the Commission intends to send a communication to the Council and Parliament on Community structural policy and employment. This document will identify the different channels whereby the Structural Funds influence employment and will set out broad lines of policy for strengthening those links within the framework of the current programmes.First estimates indicate that structural assistance will help support 1,2 million jobs in Objective 1 regions for the period 1994-99, while an analysis of the Single Programming Documents for Objectives 2 and 5b zones shows, on the basis of information provided by the Member States, support for an estimated 580 000 and 518 000 jobs respectively for the programming period.These figures should however be used with care, in view of the lack of a common methodology for measuring the impact the funds will have on employment. Which is why, in order to assess the range of existing methods for calculating employment impacts of policies, with their advantages and weaknesses, a study and technical handbook were published through the Means (methods for evaluating actions of structural nature) programme launched last year by the Commission. During 1996 work on this basis will continue. The handbook in particular should be useful for those who have to consider and assess the impact of measures on employment.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 370/96 by Carlos COSTA NEVES to the Commission. POSEIMA - Regulation (EEC) 1600/92
Date: 1996-02-22
Institutions: COSTA NEVES, European Parliament
Subjects: Azores, Madeira, abolition of customs duties, agricultural product, aid system, aid to agriculture, export refund, import, suspension of aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 370/96 by Carlos COSTA NEVES to the Commission. POSEIMA - Regulation (EEC) 1600/92  


Official Journal C 185 , 25/06/1996 P. 0053 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0370/96 by Carlos Costa Neves (ELDR) to the Commission (22 February 1996)Subject: POSEIMA - Regulation (EEC) 1600/92In view of the new situation regarding prices on the world market and the consequences of the CAP reform, there has been a drop in the level of aid granted under Regulation (EEC) 1600/92 ((OJ L 173, 27.6.1992, p. 1. )), notably for cereals, to the point where in some cases no aid is being granted at all.It can therefore be said that the system established for the calculation of aid has been rendered ineffective and is unable to meet the political objectives of POSEIMA.In the case of the Azores, the situation is serious since the economy as a whole is dependent on the agricultural sector, particularly livestock production. The price increases to date and those expected for bread and animal feedstuffs are unacceptable for the population and for the economy of the archipelago.It is therefore a matter of the utmost urgency that a technical solution be found to restore the level of aid to its former level and avoid a recurrence of this situation in future, if the objectives of POSEIMA are to be met.Can the Commission say whether it is currently seeking a solution to this problem and when such a solution might be found?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (4 March 1996)Council Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 of 15 June 1992 on specific measures in respect of certain agricultural products for the Azores and Madeira establishes special supply arrangements. Under these arrangements and on the basis of local needs for direct consumption or processing, products from non-member countries may be imported duty free or, in the case of Community produce, with the same advantage that would result from exemption of import duties for produce from the world market. Aid is granted for this purpose.Calculations of the amount of aid take account of the level of export refunds.Aid levels have fallen markedly in recent years following the adjustment of export refunds. The Portuguese authorities have therefore asked for measures to counter the adverse effects of the fall in aid for Madeira and the Azores. The Commission is now examining this request.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 342/96 by Robert EVANS to the Commission. ESF application deadlines
Date: 1996-02-22
Institutions: EVANS, European Parliament
Subjects: EU Member State, European Commission, European Social Fund, Structural Funds, coordination of aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 342/96 by Robert EVANS to the Commission. ESF application deadlines  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0026 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0342/96 by Robert Evans (PSE) to the Commission (22 February 1996)Subject: ESF application deadlinesWill the Commission consider giving longer application deadlines and greater publicity to the ESF bidding process, to allow quality bids to be presented?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (1 April 1996)As a result of the reform of the Structural Funds in 1993, the programming of Structural Fund operations is drawn up in partnership between the Commission and the Member States, within the Community Support Frameworks and operational programmes.It is the responsibility of the Member States to choose projects which fit into this context. This applies, among other things, to the procedures for submitting projects and to information and publicity relating to them, under the terms of Article 32 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2082/93 of 20 July 1993 ((OJ L 193, 31.7.1993. )).With regard to the Community initiatives, the application deadlines are set by the Member States themselves. Given the transnational nature of the projects funded, the Commission collaborates with the European Social Fund (ESF) authorities in the Member States in order to ensure a common deadline which allows sufficient time for the preparation of high-quality projects. The next call for proposals under Adapt and Employment will be in 1997, and the Commission has created, with the ESF authorities in the Member States, a special working group to examine the arrangements for that call for proposals. This working group is giving special attention to the issue of adequate time for the preparation of applications.Concerning Article 6 * innovative measures * of the ESF Regulation, application deadlines are considered to allow for an adequate submission of project proposals. Greater publicity could be given to the selection process. The general implementation process of Article 6 is currently under review.