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Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 30/96 of 26 April 1996 amending Annex IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 1996-04-26
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: European Economic Area, agreement (EU), banking, credit institution, development bank, financial solvency








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25.7.1996   


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Official Journal of the European Communities


L 186/83





DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE
No 30/96
of 26 April 1996
amending Annex IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement
THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol adjusting the Agreement, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’, and in particular Article 98 thereof,
Whereas Annex IX to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 2/96 (1);
Whereas Commission Directive 95/67/EC of 15 December 1995 making a technical amendment to Council Directive 89/647/EEC on a solvency ratio for credit institutions as regards the definition of ‘multilateral development banks’ (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The following indent shall be added in point 18 (Council Directive 89/647/EEC) in Annex IX to the Agreement:






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395 L 0067: Commission Directive 95/67/EC of 15 December 1995 (OJ No L 314, 28. 12. 1995, p. 72).’




Article 2
The texts of Directive 95/67/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on 1 May 1996, provided that all the notifications under Article 103 (1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.
Article 4
This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Communities.


Done at Brussels, 26 April 1996.


For the EEA Joint Committee


The President

P. BENAVIDES




(1)  OJ No L 90, 11. 4. 1996, p. 39.

(2)  OJ No L 314, 28. 12. 1995, p. 72.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 963/96 by Christine ODDY to the Commission. Rights of children
Date: 1996-04-26
Institutions: European Parliament, ODDY
Subjects: EU financing, child protection













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 963/96 by Christine ODDY to the Commission. Rights of children  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0057 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0963/96 by Christine Oddy (PSE) to the Commission (26 April 1996)Subject: Rights of childrenIs the Commission aware of the European Forum for Child Welfare and its document 'Revision of the Maastricht Treaty' adopted in December 1995.What action will the Commission take in ensuring the rights of children?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (26 June 1996)The Commission is well aware of the existence of the European formum for child welfare and subsidizes its activities through the budget line B3-4100. The conference in Luxembourg 'The rights of the child in Europe - make them known - make them happen', where the document 'Revision of the Maastricht Treaty' was actually drafted, was also co-financed by the Commission in 1995. However the document is still at the production stage and has not yet been submitted to the Commission.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 23/96 of 26 April 1996 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 1996-04-26
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: European Economic Area, agreement (EU), food chemistry, food colouring, foodstuffs legislation, human nutrition








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25.7.1996   


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Official Journal of the European Communities


L 186/75





DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE
No 23/96
of 26 April 1996
amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement
THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol adjusting the Agreement, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’, and in particular Article 98 thereof,
Whereas Annex II to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 14/96 (1);
Whereas Commission Directive 95/45/EC of 26 July 1995 laying down specific purity criteria concerning colours for use in foodstuffs (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
1.   The following indent shall be added in point 1 (362 L 2645: Council Directive of 23 October 1962) in Chapter XII of Annex II to the Agreement:






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395 L 0045: Commission Directive 95/45/EC of 26 July 1995 (OJ No L 226, 22. 9. 1995, p. 1).’




2.   The following point shall be inserted after point 46A (Commission Directive 95/31/EC) in Chapter XII of Annex II to the Agreement:







‘46.B



395 L 0045: Commission Directive 95/45/EC of 26 July 1995 laying down specific criteria concerning colours for use in foodstuffs (OJ No L 226, 22. 9. 1995, p. 1).’





Article 2
The texts of Directive 95/45/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on 1 May 1996, provided that all the notifications under Article 103 (1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.
Article 4
This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 26 April 1996.


For the EEA Joint Committee


The President

P. BENAVIDES




(1)  OJ No L 124, 23. 5. 1996, p. 16.

(2)  OJ No L 226, 22. 9. 1995, p. 1.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 996/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Genuine participation by indigenous peoples in project ALA/ 93/55 in Guatemala
Date: 1996-04-26
Institutions: European Parliament, HOWITT
Subjects: Central America, Guatemala, development plan, ethnic group, international cooperation, linguistic group













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 996/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Genuine participation by indigenous peoples in project ALA/ 93/55 in Guatemala  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0132 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0996/96 by Richard Howitt (PSE) to the Commission (26 April 1996)Subject: Genuine participation by indigenous peoples in project ALA/93/55 in GuatemalaWhy has the Commission set up its own local consultative mechanism for operation of this project with only two unrepresentative groups of indigenous people?Does the Commission accept that there is a need to ensure participation from all 22 linguistic Mayan groups in Guatemala, and will it immediately set up such a structure in cooperation with the Organisation of Maya Peoples' Organisations in Guatemala (COPMAGUA)?Answer given by Mr Marín on behalf of the Commission (14 May 1996)The Commission is surprised by the Honourable Member's information that the consultative mechanism in connection with the implementation of the project in Guatemala involves only two 'unrepresentative groups of indigenous people'.This project was prepared and implemented on the basis of an extensive consultation process, in which all indigenous people in the region were free to participate. In this context, in Central America as a whole 135 indigenous people's organisations representing 55 ethnic groups have been or are already involved in participation.In the specific case of Guatemala, participation of the 22 linguistic Mayan groups in the country is assured by the fact that the Guatemala Academy of Mayan Languages, which represents all linguistic groups in the country, is collaborating in the project.It is important to point out that the structure of the project was conceived in such a way as to ensure that all Central American indigenous groups would be able to participate in it. This is why there is no need for any change to allow participation by the Organisation of Maya Peoples' Organisations in Guatemala. However, certain divergencies within the indigenous groups themselves may result in a decision on their part to abstain from active involvement in the activities of the programme.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1016/96 by Nel van DIJK to the Commission. Selecting NOW projects in Italy
Date: 1996-04-26
Institutions: European Parliament, VAN DIJK
Subjects: EU aid, Italy, competence of the Member States, employment aid, female work, project evaluation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1016/96 by Nel van DIJK to the Commission. Selecting NOW projects in Italy  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0068 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1016/96 by Nel van Dijk (V) to the Commission (26 April 1996)Subject: Selecting NOW projects in ItalySelecting NOW projects is a matter for the national authorities and complaints about this selection have to be considered by the national courts. The organization 'Il Cenaclo' in Italy intends to lodge a complaint about the selection of NOW projects in that country. The organiser of the Italian project has also approached the Commission with a request to continue with the project now that it has started, even without any EU funding, together with its partner organizations in Belgium, Greece and Spain.1. Can organizations not selected under the NOW programme act, or continue to act, as partners of organizations which have been selected?2. Is the Commission able to monitor compliance with the criteria it has laid down for the selection procedure for NOW projects, and if so does it actually do so?3. Can the Commission provide information about the time-scale and the way in which projects were selected in Italy?4. Has the Commission received Il Cenacolo's complaint, and what action has it taken?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (25 June 1996)1. Any organisation is free to cooperate with organisations accepted for funding under the Employment - NOW Community initiative.2. The selection of projects under the Employment Community initiative in Italy is the responsibility of the Italian authorities in accordance with the operational programme agreed between the Commission and Italy in December 1994. Under the terms of this operational programme, the Italian authorities will shortly present to the Commission a report on how the selection procedure is carried out in Italy. This will be carefully examined by the Commission.3. Timetable and procedures for project selection are a matter for the Italian authorities in the first instance. Once the report referred to above is available, the Commission will request the Italian authorities to make available a copy to the Honourable Member.4. The Commission has received a complaint about the project submitted by the organisation 'Il Cenacolo'. Since the matters raised in the complaint are the responsibility of the Italian authorities, the Commission has referred the complaint to them.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1002/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Socioeconomic problems suffered by new towns in the European Union
Date: 1996-04-26
Institutions: European Parliament, HOWITT
Subjects: action programme, housing, new town, social problem, town planning, urban economy, urban problem













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1002/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Socioeconomic problems suffered by new towns in the European Union  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0066 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1002/96 by Richard Howitt (PSE) to the Commission (26 April 1996)Subject: Socioeconomic problems suffered by new towns in the European UnionWhat studies has the Commission undertaken or is aware of, on the socioeconomic problems encountered by post-1945 'new towns' in the European Union? Does the Commission accept that such towns suffer common problems of system-built housing, over-dependency on large companies and social exclusion, which require a response at European level?Which organizations, both within Member States and at European level, is the Commission in discussion with regarding these issues?Does it plan any initiatives in this respect?Answer given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (29 May 1996)The post-1945 'new towns' mentioned by the Honourable Member have been taken into account, along with many other cases, within the studies 'Europe 2000 - Outlook for the development of the Community's territory' and 'Europe 2000+ - Cooperation for European territorial development'.The Commission is aware of the socio-economic problems suffered by several cities throughout the Community. These problems are not specific to the 'new towns'.The recent Community initiative Urban offers an opportunity to take action at European level in order to improve living conditions in difficult neighbourhoods. The Commission is also considering whether, while respecting the principle of subsidiarity, there could be scope for further action at European level with a view to strengthening the urban dimension in existing Community activities. In this context, a communication of the Commission on urban issues is envisaged by the end of 1996.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 953/96 by Viviane REDING to the Commission. Combating economic crime
Date: 1996-04-26
Institutions: European Parliament, REDING
Subjects: Council of the European Union, EC Directive, competence of the Member States, direct tax, exchange of information, free movement of capital, tax evasion, tax on income, underground economy













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 953/96 by Viviane REDING to the Commission. Combating economic crime  


Official Journal C 322 , 28/10/1996 P. 0018 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0953/96 by Viviane Reding (PPE) to the Commission (26 April 1996)Subject: Combating economic crimeAt its 35th sitting, on 22 September 1995, the Committee of the Union of Financial Officials in Europe noted that in the sphere of direct taxes 'the political will to combat economic crime and the shadow economy effectively is clearly lacking in all countries'.What measures are planned in order to deal with this unacceptable state of affairs?Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (6 June 1996)The general upshot of economic crime and the underground economy is the evasion of direct taxes, and in particular income tax.The Commission would note that, where direct taxes are concerned, evasion is a matter for the Member States so that it is the national tax administrations that essentially have the task of combating evasion.However, it would point out that, in a document (('Taxation in the European Union' (SEC(96) 487 final). )) discussed by the Finance Ministers on 13 April in Verona, it drew the attention of the Member States to the need to combat the erosion of tax receipts caused by the growth of the parallel economy.As regards the legislative measures necessary at Community level to crack down on international tax evasion, the Commission would remind the Honourable Member that the Council, back in 1977, adopted a Directive concerning mutual assistance by the competent authorities of the Member States in the field of direct taxation. ((OJ L 336, 27.12.1977. )) Under that Directive, Member States are in a position to obtain from the other Member States all the information relevant for the correct assessment of taxes on income and on capital.The Commission, in collaboration with the Member States, is currently looking into the possibility of stepping up this exchange of information with a view to combating tax evasion more effectively.Another area highly susceptible to tax evasion and in which Community measures are considered necessary by the Commission is the taxation of investment interest. This is because, with the full liberalization of capital movements within the Community, the risk of investment income not being declared has increased.Accordingly, the Commission in 1989 put forward a proposal for a directive establishing a common system of withholding tax on interest payments. ((OJ C 141, 7.6.1989. )) However, despite numerous discussions, the most recent taking place during the German Presidency in 1994, the Council has not yet reached agreement in the matter.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 982/96 by Brigitte LANGENHAGEN to the Commission. Definitive VAT system in the European Community
Date: 1996-04-26
Institutions: European Parliament, LANGENHAGEN
Subjects: VAT, supply, tax exemption, tax harmonisation, tax system, vessel













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 982/96 by Brigitte LANGENHAGEN to the Commission. Definitive VAT system in the European Community  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0060 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0982/96 by Brigitte Langenhagen (PPE) to the Commission (26 April 1996)Subject: Definitive VAT system in the European CommunityIs it anticipated that the exact wording of paragraphs 4(b) and 5 of Article 15 of the Sixth Directive of 17 May 1977 will be incorporated in the definitive legislation on VAT?Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (10 June 1996)Under Article 15(4) of the Sixth VAT Directive (Directive 77/388/EEC, as amended), ((OJ L 384, 30.12.1992. )) the Commission must submit proposals as soon as possible to establish Community fiscal rules specifying the scope of and practical arrangements for implementing the exemption for the fuelling and provisioning of vessels.It is currently working on the future definitive VAT system, and this entails a thorough and systematic review of all the various VAT mechanisms. By the summer it intends to present a document spelling out the main features of the arrangements it wishes to introduce, together with its work programme for the transition to the definitive system.The Commission therefore feels that it would be inappropriate and premature to comment on the establishment of Community fiscal rules on the scope of and practical arrangements for implementing a specific exemption. Under these circumstances, and until the common rules are in force, the Member States retain the right to limit the scope of the exemption.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 939/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. SMEs and the international economy
Date: 1996-04-26
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, European Parliament
Subjects: aid to undertakings, business policy, competitiveness, export, inter-company agreement, international market, market access, small and medium-sized enterprises, world economy













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 939/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. SMEs and the international economy  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0106 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0939/96 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) to the Commission (26 April 1996)Subject: SMEs and the international economyWhat initiatives has the Commission launched or does it intend to launch in the future to promote the competitiveness of European SMEs and their access to international export markets and the international economy?Answer given by Mr Papoutsis on behalf of the Commission (7 June 1996)The activities of the Commission to enhance the competitiveness of European small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and to improve their access to export markets and the international economy cover a wide range of policies. The Commission has recently published a report ((COM(95)362 final. )) covering both actions in the framework of enterprise policy intended to benefit SMEs, notably those arising under the structural funds, research and technological development and international cooperation with some third countries.The third multiannual programme in favour of SMEs (1997-2000) ((COM(96) 98 final. )) sets out the actions which the Commission intends to undertake within the context of European enterprise policy. Internationalisation of SMEs is a priority issue of this programme, where specific measures are envisaged supporting SMEs in their strategies to internationalise their activities. Moreover, the integrated programme in favour of SMEs and the craft sector ((COM(94)207 final. )) brings together in a coherent framework SME-related actions under other Community policies.Within the framework of the market access strategy for the Community, the Commission will also develop initiatives aimed at promoting the internationalisation of SMEs. These will always be a complement to Member States' activities in this field. Existing programmes, such as 'Gateway to Japan' will be integrated into this approach.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 981/96 by Brigitte LANGENHAGEN to the Commission. Definitive VAT system in the European Community
Date: 1996-04-26
Institutions: European Parliament, LANGENHAGEN
Subjects: VAT, single market, tax exemption, tax system, voluntary organisation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 981/96 by Brigitte LANGENHAGEN to the Commission. Definitive VAT system in the European Community  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0060 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0981/96 by Brigitte Langenhagen (PPE) to the Commission (26 April 1996)Subject: Definitive VAT system in the European CommunityWill the definitive legislation on VAT contain provisions that take account of the special characteristics of non-profit making organizations and allow exemption from VAT from which tax already paid is not deductible?Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (13 June 1996)The Commission is currently reviewing all aspects of the existing Community VAT system with a view to the introduction of a regime which is better suited to the needs of a truly integrated internal market. The Commission can not anticipate the outcome of this study. However, it can assure the Honourable Member that the preparatory work includes consideration of the way in which charities and welfare organisations are to be treated.