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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 674/96 by Gianfranco DELL'ALBA to the Commission. Insertion of a clause in the EU-Slovenia association agreement on closing the Krsko nuclear power station
Date: 1996-03-15
Institutions: DELL'ALBA, European Parliament
Subjects: association agreement (EU), environmental risk prevention, exchange of information, nuclear power station, nuclear safety













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 674/96 by Gianfranco DELL'ALBA to the Commission. Insertion of a clause in the EU-Slovenia association agreement on closing the Krsko nuclear power station  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0062 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0674/96 by Gianfranco Dell'Alba (ARE) to the Commission (15 March 1996)Subject: Insertion of a clause in the EU-Slovenia association agreement on closing the Krsko nuclear power stationCan the Commission confirm the recent studies carried out by Greenpeace pointing to the extreme danger posed by the Krsko nuclear power station which is situated in the part of Slovenia most prone to earthquakes - just over 100 km from Trieste - where more than a hundred earthquakes were recorded between 1628 and 1990?Does the Commission not consider it essential to insert a clause in the EU-Slovenia association agreement on closing the Krsko nuclear power station in view, also, of the power station's intrinsic obsolescence?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (23 May 1996)The Commission is able to provide the following information concerning the Krsko nuclear power station in Slovenia:- Slovenia signed the Convention on Nuclear Safety in 1994 and is cooperating actively with the International Atomic Energy Agency;- the IAEA carries out regular inspections (63 routine inspections and 11 quality system inspections) in 1994;- an agreement with Austria on the early exchange of information in the event of a radiological accident was signed in 1994 and discussions on similar agreements have been held with the nuclear safety authorities of the neighbouring countries.The Honourable Member is asked to note that, in the light of concerns over nuclear safety, a specific statement has been added to the European agreement negotiated with Slovenia. This is a joint statement concerning Article 81, indicating that the two parties agree to determine the methods and means necessary for the establishment of an efficient system for the exchange of information in the case of a radiological emergency.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 638/96 by Peter PEX to the Commission. Encoding and translation of TV broadcasts by ' Europe by satellite'
Date: 1996-03-15
Institutions: European Parliament, PEX
Subjects: European television, free movement of programmes, parliamentary sitting, television, translation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 638/96 by Peter PEX to the Commission. Encoding and translation of TV broadcasts by ' Europe by satellite'  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0085 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0638/96 by Peter Pex (PPE) to the Commission (15 March 1996)Subject: Encoding and translation of TV broadcasts by 'Europe by satellite''Europe by satellite' broadcasts live, from Monday to Friday, EU information on press conferences, meetings and visits, activities of the European Parliament and all plenary sessions of Parliament. The broadcasts can be received via EUTELSAT II, with the aid of a decoder. Two questions arise in this connection, relating to inadequacies in the information provided to EU citizens in this way:1. Why cannot all EU citizens receive these broadcasts freely, without a decoder?2. Why is no Dutch translation and/or subtitling provided?I consider that this state of affairs is contrary to the European Union's obligation to inform its citizens fully and properly about a wide range of European affairs. Moreover, it flies in the face of the European Union's own stated policy if linguistic diversity and multilingualism in the European Union are not fully respected. On the subject of multilingualism, the Council has adopted a resolution which states that citizens will support an integrated Europe only if they receive assurances that all EU languages are equal and that everyone has equal access to information. ((OJ C 207, 12.8.1995, p. 1. )) Does the Commission not agree with this reasoning?Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission (6 May 1996)1. Europe by satellite (EbS) is provided for the benefit of people working in the media. The Commission's role is not to broadcast to the public at large, but rather to give the media full and free access to Community information so that it may be edited to suit their respective television audiences. EbS transmissions including news coverage and sessions of Community institutions are transmitted unscrambled, except for the press briefing from the Commission press room, which is intended for accredited journalists in Brussels.2. EbS is transmitted on a satellite channel which provides four sound channels. In general the channels provided are, besides the original language (which can be in any one of the eleven official languages), French, English and German. It is therefore merely for technical reasons that for the time being only four sound channels are offered.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 661/96 by Martina GREDLER to the Commission. Anonymous bank transactions in Italy
Date: 1996-03-15
Institutions: European Parliament, GREDLER
Subjects: Italy, bank, financial transaction, identity document













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 661/96 by Martina GREDLER to the Commission. Anonymous bank transactions in Italy  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0091 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0661/96 by Martina Gredler (ELDR) to the Commission (15 March 1996)Subject: Anonymous bank transactions in ItalyCouncil Directive 91/308/EEC ((OJ L 166, 28.6.1991, p. 77. )) of 10 June 1991, on prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering, states that in the Member States credit institutions shall 'require identification of their customers by means of supporting evidence'.In Italy, financial transactions under LIT 20 million do not require identification.Is this still possible in 1996?If so, is it permissible under this directive?If it is not, how long has the Commission known that the directive has been infringed?What has the Commission done to ensure that the directive is complied with?Joint answer to Written Questions E-0660/96, E-0661/96, E-0662/96 and E-0663/96 given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (12 April 1996)Article 3(1) of Directive 91/308/EEC of 10 June 1991 on prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering requires Member States to oblige their credit and financial institutions to demand identification when a customer opens an account. Article 3(2) extends the identification requirement to other non-account holding customers when the proposed business involves an amount of ECU 15 000 or more in a single or series of linked transactions. As a result the Directive does not require the identification of casual customers transacting business of less than ECU 15 000, unless there is already a suspicion of money laundering (Article 3(6)).The above mentioned provisions of the Directive have been implemented in national law by the Member States mentioned by the Honourable Member. The threshold is fixed in France at FF 50 000, in Italy at Lit 20 million, in Belgium at ECU 10 000, and in Germany at DM 20 000. The Commission has no evidence that these thresholds are not being respected.Full details of the Member States' implementing legislation is to be found in the Commission report on the application of the money laundering Directive ((COM(95) 54 final, 3.3.1995. )), which is under consideration by Parliament.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 652/96 by Wolfgang KREISSL-DÖRFLER to the Commission. EU projects in the Gran Chaco region
Date: 1996-03-15
Institutions: European Parliament, KREISSL-DOERFLER
Subjects: Argentina, Brazil, EU aid, Paraguay, Uruguay, development aid, environmental protection, rights of minorities













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 652/96 by Wolfgang KREISSL-DÖRFLER to the Commission. EU projects in the Gran Chaco region  


Official Journal C 185 , 25/06/1996 P. 0076 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0652/96 by Wolfgang Kreissl-Dörfler (V) to the Commission (15 March 1996)Subject: EU projects in the Gran Chaco regionThe Gran Chaco covers around one million square kilometres in the border area of Paraguay, Argentina and Bolivia. Experts and NGOs fear that developments brought about by Mercosur will bring far-reaching changes to this region and in particular that places inhabited by indigenous peoples could be severely damaged.In which projects in the Gran Chaco region is the Commission involved by way of co-financing or via the EIB?Are there any studies of these projects which consider their possible impact on indigenous peoples?Answer given by Mr Marín on behalf of the Commission (19 April 1996)On 26 March 1991 Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay signed the Treaty of Asunción establishing what is known as Mercosur. The Treaty, modelled on the approach adopted by the Community, is a regional integration agreement the objectives of which include economic and social development and hence the development of all the regions, as in the case of the Community.There are two projects financed by the Commission, namely the Ramón Lista project in the Formosa region of Argentina, the main objective of which is development assistance for the indigenous population, and the project for the sustainable development of the Paraguayan part of the Chaco region (protection of the indigenous population's way of life and the environment) in Paraguay. For further details on the second project, the Commission requests the Honourable Member to refer also to the answers to Written Questions E-563/95 from Mr Howitt, ((OJ No C 179, 13.7.1995. )) E-2333/95 ((OJ No C 340, 18.12.1995. )) and E-2334/95 from Mr Vandemeulebroucke, ((OJ No C 9, 15.1.1996. )) P-2470/95 from Mrs Castellina ((OJ No C 66, 4.3.1996. )) and E-2463/95 from Mr Kreissl-Dörfler and Mrs Alvoet. ((OJ No C 40, 12.2.1996. ))To the Commission's knowledge, the European Investment Bank (EIB) is not involved in the Grand Chaco region.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 651/96 by Wolfgang KREISSL-DÖRFLER to the Commission. Use of budget appropriations for the programme of city projects against racism
Date: 1996-03-15
Institutions: European Parliament, KREISSL-DOERFLER
Subjects: Germany, co-financing, credit, free movement of workers, public institution, racism













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 651/96 by Wolfgang KREISSL-DÖRFLER to the Commission. Use of budget appropriations for the programme of city projects against racism  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0088 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0651/96 by Wolfgang Kreissl-Dörfler (V) to the Commission (15 March 1996)Subject: Use of budget appropriations for the programme of city projects against racismCan the Commission provide information on the use of appropriations from the programme of city projects against racism (DG V, Unit for migration policy and promotion of free movement for workers) in 1994 and 1995, particularly as regards the payment of appropriations to organizations working in the Federal Republic of Germany?Can the Commission also specify whether these organizations are non-profit-making associations, public bodies or commercial undertakings?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (7 May 1996)The Commission first wishes to inform the Honourable Member that the project 'Cities against racism' was launched in 1995. Hence there were no co-financed projects in 1994.In 1995, out of a total of 30 projects throughout the Community, five were co-financed in Germany, three being managed by public agencies and two by non-profit-making associations. The Commission wishes to add that in this field it does not contribute to the funding of projects proposed by for-profit organisations.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 662/96 by Martina GREDLER to the Commission. Anonymous bank transactions in Belgium
Date: 1996-03-15
Institutions: European Parliament, GREDLER
Subjects: Belgium, bank, financial transaction, identity document













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 662/96 by Martina GREDLER to the Commission. Anonymous bank transactions in Belgium  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0092 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0662/96 by Martina Gredler (ELDR) to the Commission (15 March 1996)Subject: Anonymous bank transactions in BelgiumCouncil Directive 91/308/EEC ((OJ L 166, 28.6.1991, p. 77. )) of 10 June 1991, on prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering, states that in the Member States credit institutions shall 'require identification of their customers by means of supporting evidence'.In Belgium any amount of bank bonds may be bought anonymously for cash.Is this still possible in 1996?If so, is it permissible under this directive?If it is not, how long has the Commission known that the directive has been infringed?What has the Commission done to ensure that the directive is complied with?Joint answer to Written Questions E-0660/96, E-0661/96, E-0662/96 and E-0663/96 given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (12 April 1996)Article 3(1) of Directive 91/308/EEC of 10 June 1991 on prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering requires Member States to oblige their credit and financial institutions to demand identification when a customer opens an account. Article 3(2) extends the identification requirement to other non-account holding customers when the proposed business involves an amount of ECU 15 000 or more in a single or series of linked transactions. As a result the Directive does not require the identification of casual customers transacting business of less than ECU 15 000, unless there is already a suspicion of money laundering (Article 3(6)).The above mentioned provisions of the Directive have been implemented in national law by the Member States mentioned by the Honourable Member. The threshold is fixed in France at FF 50 000, in Italy at Lit 20 million, in Belgium at ECU 10 000, and in Germany at DM 20 000. The Commission has no evidence that these thresholds are not being respected.Full details of the Member States' implementing legislation is to be found in the Commission report on the application of the money laundering Directive ((COM(95) 54 final, 3.3.1995. )), which is under consideration by Parliament.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 648/96 by Wolfgang KREISSL-DÖRFLER to the Commission. Baixio de Irecê irrigation project
Date: 1996-03-15
Institutions: European Parliament, KREISSL-DOERFLER
Subjects: Brazil, European Commission, impact study, international cooperation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 648/96 by Wolfgang KREISSL-DÖRFLER to the Commission. Baixio de Irecê irrigation project  


Official Journal C 185 , 25/06/1996 P. 0076 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0648/96 by Wolfgang Kreissl-Dörfler (V) to the Commission (15 March 1996)Subject: Baixio de Irecê irrigation projectThere are plans to build a huge irrigation project, known as Baixio de Irecê, in the Irecê region of the federal state of Bahia, Brazil.Work is currently under way on a small pilot project, even though Bahia state has not issued the environmental licence which is an absolute requirement before such measures can commence.Is the Commission aware of this project and its funding?Is the Commission itself involved in the funding of this project or the pilot project?Answer given by Mr Marín on behalf of the Commission (3 April 1996)The Commission thanks the Honourable Member for his interest in cooperation schemes with Latin American countries.It is also grateful for the details he sent on the Baixio de Irece irrigation project. However, the Commission has no involvement in this project and has no specific information on it.The Commission would ask the Honourable Member to send any extra information on the project if he thinks this would be useful.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 653/96 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Rejection of student admitted to the SOCRATES- ERASMUS programme
Date: 1996-03-15
Institutions: European Parliament, KAKLAMANIS
Subjects: Austria, Greece, access to education, educational exchange, indemnification, student, university













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 653/96 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Rejection of student admitted to the SOCRATES- ERASMUS programme  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0089 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0653/96 by Nikitas Kaklamanis (UPE) to the Commission (15 March 1996)Subject: Rejection of student admitted to the SOCRATES-ERASMUS programmeMr Mihail Koulas, a Greek national studying in the Department of Economics at the University of Vienna was selected as part of the SOCRATES-ERASMUS exchange programme to spend the spring term at the Athens School of Economics.After completing the administrative procedures and receiving his instructions, he travelled to Athens but the Greek university refused to allow him to attend courses.Will the Commission say:1. why, when he has been selected for the exchange programme, the Greek university will not admit him?2. how the student will be compensated for financial loss and distress arising from the inconvenience and expenditure incurred?3. whether such incidents enhance the image of the SOCRATES-ERASMUS programme?Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission (22 May 1996)Commission enquiries indicate that there was a misunderstanding between the University of Vienna and the Austrian authority responsible for the distribution of Erasmus student mobility grants. In fact, both universities, sending and receiving, agreed not to accept Mr Koulas's candidature for a study period abroad. However, the national authority was not informed in time and had already provided the student with the Erasmus grant.Students participating in Erasmus are requested to stay in close contact with their professors of the sending univerities and to provide formal university papers on the inter-university agreement providing for their mobility, the study programme abroad and the recognition of this period.For this particular case, the Commission has intervened and the student's expenses will be covered by the national authority.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 634/96 by Luigi MORETTI to the Commission. Relocation of industrial undertakings as a result of Community incentives
Date: 1996-03-15
Institutions: European Parliament, MORETTI
Subjects: EU aid, Italy, Spain, Structural Funds, competition policy, management techniques













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 634/96 by Luigi MORETTI to the Commission. Relocation of industrial undertakings as a result of Community incentives  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0083 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0634/96 by Luigi Moretti (ELDR) to the Commission (15 March 1996)Subject: Relocation of industrial undertakings as a result of Community incentivesAs a result of incentives provided by the Community's structural funds, industries with production plants in Italy are planning to relocate and invest in Spain and other countries, as they are attracted by lower production costs and wages.Is the Commission aware of this disturbing and steadily increasing trend towards deindustrialization which is affecting many northern Italian provinces?Is the Commission aware of the impending closure of the Kraft Jacobs Suchard Italia plant in Zingonia (in the province of Bergamo) and its transfer to Spain?What steps does the Commission intend to take to prevent such Community funds from being misused?Does the Commission not agree that such practices are based on principles which clearly contradict the principles set out in the rules governing financial assistance under the structural funds and in the White Paper on growth, competitiveness and employment?Answer given by Ms Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (29 April 1996)The phenomenon of industrial relocation must be seen in the context of production and market globalization. The production and wage costs mentioned by the Honourable Member are only two of the many factors which determine the location of a production unit.In the case of Kraft Jacobs Suchard referred to by the Honourable Member, and in the light of information received by the Commission, account should also be taken of the fact that the company is rationalizing its operations under its plan to merge the group's activities. The company is concentrating its activities at a small number of production sites and transferring activities both within Italy and to other Member States in an attempt to improve competitiveness.The Commission does not share the Honourable Member's view that structural fund incentives are likely to encourage such transfers. Firstly, they are not confined to areas receiving structural fund assistance, and, secondly, structural funds play a secondary role, contributing to the financing of aid schemes already in force in eligible regions in the host Member State after being approved by the Commission under its competition policy.The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to the reply it gave to Oral Question H-86/96 by Mr Wolf on the same subject during question time at Parliament's part-session in February. ((European Parliament debate (February 1996). ))
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 670/96 by Gijs de VRIES to the Commission. Suspension of the Lomé Convention
Date: 1996-03-15
Institutions: DE VRIES, European Parliament
Subjects: Lomé Convention, development aid, financial cooperation, human rights, international sanctions, suspension of aid, technical cooperation, third country













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 670/96 by Gijs de VRIES to the Commission. Suspension of the Lomé Convention  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0060 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0670/96 by Gijs de Vries (ELDR) to the Commission (15 March 1996)Subject: Suspension of the Lomé Convention1. In which cases did the Commission decide to suspend development aid for reasons of serious violations of human rights in the country concerned? How long did each of these decisions to suspend remain in force?2. In which cases has the Lomé Convention (I, II, III, IV) been suspended on human rights grounds, and for how long?Answer given by Mr Pinheiro on behalf of the Commission (31 May 1996)Only since the coming into force of Lomé IV, Second financial protocol, have clear procedures for the full or partial suspension by the Community of the Lomé Convention been in place. These were followed in the case of Niger.Human rights issues have been a cause for concern since the first Lomé Convention, although the notion was formally introduced in Lomé IV. This together with other considerations, led to temporary or partial suspensions of financial and technical cooperation for a number of countries including Equatorial Guinea, Liberia, Rwanda, Togo and Uganda.At present financial and technical cooperation with Gambia, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan and Zaire, is suspended. It should however be emphasised that the suspension does not cover humanitarian assistance and, in certain cases, projects through decentralised cooperation which benefit directly the poorest section of the population.