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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1093/96 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Funding of water supply projects
Date: 1996-05-13
Institutions: European Parliament, KAKLAMANIS
Subjects: EU financing, Greece, project evaluation, water supply













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1093/96 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Funding of water supply projects  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0082 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1093/96 by Nikitas Kaklamanis (UPE) to the Commission (13 May 1996)Subject: Funding of water supply projectsThe Commission is said to be reconsidering financing water supply projects from the Cohesion Fund in the districts of Ptolemais, Khalkida, Yiannitsa, Veroia, Trikkala, Florina, Argos and Tripolis, although a decision had previously been taken to provide EU funding for budgets of less than ECU 10 million for each of these projects.1. Does the Commission intend to go back on the original decision and suspend the funding of these projects?2. If so, what are the grounds in each case for doing so and, in particular, what is the justification in the case of the Khalkida project?Joint answer to Written Questions E-1093/96 and E-1106/96 given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (14 June 1996)In accordance with Article 9 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 792/93 of 30 March 1993 establishing a cohesion financial instrument, ((OJ L 79, 1.4.1993. )) in October 1993 the Commission approved technically and financially discrete stages of water supply projects in the districts of Halkida, Ptolemaïs, Yiannitsa, Veroia, Trikkala, Florina, Argos and Tripolis. The works in question were completed in October 1995.Subsequently, in July 1994 and November 1995, the Greek authorities submitted other technically and financially independent stages of water supply projects in the those same districts, under Article 1(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 of 16 May 1994 establishing a Cohesion Fund. ((OJ L 130, 25.5.1994. )) Those projects, costing between ECU 1.4 million (for Halkida) and ECU 3 million (for Ptolemaïs), were not adopted, and in December 1995 the Commission informed the Greek authorities of its decision not to part-finance them.The Cohesion Fund has not received an application from the Greek authorities for these projects as a group of related projects pursuant to Article 10(3) of the Cohesion Fund Regulation. If such an application were presented, the Commission could reconsider the cases in question.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1048/96 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Restructuring of Olympic Airways
Date: 1996-05-13
Institutions: ALAVANOS, European Parliament
Subjects: Greece, State aid, civil aviation, industrial restructuring, legal person, legal status, organisation of work, privatisation, productivity













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1048/96 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Restructuring of Olympic Airways  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0041 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1048/96 by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (13 May 1996)Subject: Restructuring of Olympic AirwaysThe general provisions of the law governing the restructuring of Olympic Airways agreed on between that airline and the European Union oblige Olympic Airways to issue within a short period of time a new establishment plan reducing the hierarchial levels to four (4), thus changing the relationship between management and workers, and to submit a new labour regulation, as indispensable preconditions for an effective modernization programme to improve labour relations and to increase productivity.Will the Commission say whether, apart from the financial controls regularly carried out to monitor compliance with the financial agreements regarding the restructuring of the company, controls are being carried out regarding the agreements on institutional matters, such as those referred to above?Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission (10 June 1996)In its decision of 7 October 1994 authorizing state aid measures for Olympic Airways, the Commission included several conditions which relate not only to the economic and financial aspects of the restructuring plan of the airline, but also to many other items such as the liberalisation process in Greece, the absence of new aid, the relation between Olympic Airways and the state, and the statute of the airline.Prior to the payment of the second instalment of the capital injection, the Commission has checked whether the conditions laid down in its 1994 decision are met. Whilst the company's restructuring plan is on target, the Commission is concerned that certain other conditions have not, as yet, been entirely fulfilled. This relates, in particular, to the degree of apparent involvement by the state in the management of the airline beyond its obligations as a shareholder, and the granting of further aids.The Commission, therefore, decided on 30 April 1996 to reopen the case on the basis of the relevant procedures.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1131/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Gaseous pollutant emissions from non-road machinery
Date: 1996-05-13
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: United States, air quality, approval, approximation of laws, combustion gases, construction equipment, engine, environmental protection













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1131/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Gaseous pollutant emissions from non-road machinery  


Official Journal C 345 , 15/11/1996 P. 0031 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1131/96 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (13 May 1996)Subject: Gaseous pollutant emissions from non-road machineryThe proposal for a directive COM(95) 350 ((OJ C 328, 07.12.1995, p. 1. )) sets emission standards and provides for the introduction of a type-approval procedure for engines installed in non-road machinery, for example excavators, fork-lift trucks and bulldozers. However, this sector, which has until now been entirely unregulated, must be regulated by economically efficient instruments based on a calculation of the cost per tonne of reducing the gaseous pollutant emissions. The market for this type of engine is huge, with countless applications, and there is considerable interest in the industry in the rapid regulation and harmonization of the sector in accordance with the standards in force in the USA so that certificates may be recognised as valid in both areas.Will the Commission press for the mutual recognition of certificates issued by the US and the European authorities?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (3 July 1996)The proposal (for a Parliament and Council directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the measures to be taken against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combution engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery) is compatible with the relevant United States rule (adopted in June 1994) in terms of measuring procedures and limit values for Stage I. This is likely to be the first transatlantic compatible mobile source emission legislation.The Commission has a mandate from the Council to negotiate with certain third countries, such as the United States, with regard to mutual recognition of tests and certificates of conformity issued by competent bodies. Once the directive is adopted, this topic could be included in the negotiations. In any case this is not a subject of this directive.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1053/96 by Susan WADDINGTON to the Commission. Human rights and China
Date: 1996-05-13
Institutions: European Parliament, WADDINGTON
Subjects: China, UN resolution, action programme, human rights, non-governmental organisation, orphan













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1053/96 by Susan WADDINGTON to the Commission. Human rights and China  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0078 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1053/96 by Susan Waddington (PSE) to the Commission (13 May 1996)Subject: Human rights and ChinaIn response to further evidence of the systematic abuse of fundamental human rights by the Chinese Government, e.g. the 'dying rooms' of Chinese state orphanages, and given that such matters received little attention at the EU-China Dialogue of 29 January 1996, or at the EU-Asia summit of 29 March, what action will the Commission to taking to encourage China to take action in this area given the Council's decision to sign a UN resolution with the United States on human rights in China?Answer given by Sir Leon Brittan on behalf of the Commission (4 June 1996)The situation of Chinese orphanages was one of the principal topics which the European Union discussed during the Dialogue of 29 January 1996 to which the Honourable Member refers. To demonstrate the importance attached to this issue, EU representatives used this occasion as an opportunity to visit an orphanage with some 400 beds in the Peking conurbation area.The Commission, in close liaison with non-governmental organizations working on the spot, is currently examining what action could be taken to alleviate the serious deficiencies displayed by orphanages in China, particularly in terms of infrastructure and supervisory staff.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1090/96 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Failure to implement a regulation
Date: 1996-05-13
Institutions: European Parliament, KAKLAMANIS
Subjects: Bulgaria, Council of the European Union, EC Regulation, Greece, application of EU law, bus, carriage of passengers, freedom to provide services, international transport, transport regulations













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1090/96 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Failure to implement a regulation  


Official Journal C 322 , 28/10/1996 P. 0030 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1090/96 by Nikitas Kaklamanis (UPE) to the Commission (13 May 1996)Subject: Failure to implement a regulationArticle 1(2) of Regulation 684/92 ((OJ L 74, 20.3.1992, p. 1. )) specifically states that 'In the event of carriage from a Member State to a third country and vice-versa, this Regulation shall apply to the part of the journey on the territory of the Member State of picking up or setting down, after conclusion of the necessary agreement between the Community and the third country concerned'.Such an agreement was concluded between the European Union and Bulgaria and published in the Official Journal of the European Communities on 31.12.1994.Nevertheless, the Greek Government refuses to grant permission to a tourist bus cooperative in Greece as regards Bulgaria, thereby reserving this privilege as a monopoly of the OSE (Greek Railways).Will the Commission say whether the above provisions apply, and, if so, what steps it intends to take to prevail on the Greek Government to come into line with European legislation?Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission (25 June 1996)Article 82 of the agreement of 8 March 1993 between the Community and Member States ((OJ L 358, 31.12.1994. )) and Bulgaria limits itself to envisaging the development of cooperation relating to transport matters between the contracting parties, with transport by road as a dominant priority of this cooperation. This agreement does not lay down rules concerning reciprocal access to the road transport markets of passengers by coach and bus. However, Article 57, paragraph 3, establishes that 'With a view to assuring a coordinated development and progressive liberalization of transport between the Parties adapted to their reciprocal commercial needs, the conditions of mutual market access in air transport and in inland transport, shall be dealt with by special transport agreements to be negotiated between the Parties after the entry into force of this agreement'.Consequently, transport services by coach and bus between Greece and Bulgaria are subject to the rules laid down in the bilateral agreement established between these two countries, pending the conclusion of the necessary agreement between the Community and Bulgaria.The Council, in its meeting of 7 and 8 December 1995, authorized the Commission to negotiate an agreement on international occasional transport of passengers by road for hire or reward with certain third countries of central and eastern Europe, amongst which is included Bulgaria. These negotiations are continuing.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1094/96 by Konstadinos KLIRONOMOS to the Commission. Environmental and economic disaster in the Linoperamata area of Heraklion, Crete
Date: 1996-05-13
Institutions: European Parliament, KLIRONOMOS
Subjects: Crete, coastal protection, coastal region, competence of the Member States, countryside conservation, energy storage, environmental protection, industrial pollution, tourist region













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1094/96 by Konstadinos KLIRONOMOS to the Commission. Environmental and economic disaster in the Linoperamata area of Heraklion, Crete  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0046 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1094/96 by Konstadinos Klironomos (PSE) to the Commission (13 May 1996)Subject: Environmental and economic disaster in the Linoperamata area of Heraklion, CreteThe coastal area of 'Linoperamata' near Heraklion, Crete, designated an area of exceptional natural beauty, is a very important cultural site and tourist resort with dozens of hotel complexes providing accommodation for thousands of visitors. It is, however, under direct threat of irreparable environmental and economic damage from illegal storage facilities for liquid fuel, liquid gas and cement and a huge electricity generating plant belonging to the Greek Electricity Board (DEH).Ignoring decisions taken completely to the contrary by the Regional Council of Crete and the Heraklion Provincial Council as well as the protests of thousands of local residents and representative organizations in the wider region, the Greek Environment Ministry has authorized the expansion of the storage facilities for liquid fuel with the obvious risk of a major ecological and environmental disaster, which would destroy the quality of life of the local population and the economy of this essentially urban area and of Heraklion itself.Will the Commission take measures to ban further use of the area for such dangerous activities as those referred to above and will it intercede to ask the Greek Development and Environment Ministries not to renew the operating licences for these installations, not to grant authorization to expand and, furthermore, to order their immediate removal?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (2 July 1996)The Commission is not aware of the problems mentioned by the Honourable Member.From the description given, it seems that the responsibility lies entirely with the Greek authorities granting the authorizations foreseen by Greek law.The Commission could only intervene in case of violation of Community environment law, but no information to this effect is given by the Honourable Member.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1130/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Gaseous pollutant emissions
Date: 1996-05-13
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: EC Directive, air quality, approximation of laws, combustion gases, environmental protection, proposal (EU)













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1130/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Gaseous pollutant emissions  


Official Journal C 345 , 15/11/1996 P. 0031 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1130/96 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (13 May 1996)Subject: Gaseous pollutant emissionsThe Commission is to be commended for its proposal for a directive COM(95) 350 ((OJ C 328, 07.12.1995, p. 1. )) on the emission of gaseous pollutants from non-road mobile machinery, which is intended to reduce the pollution caused by these machines and is the first proposal for an EU directive tackling this major problem.Does the Commission not agree that it would be beneficial to ensure that alternative fuels, which are ecological and biodegradable, are used, on the basis of the experience of using eco-diesel fuel, which results in a total reduction of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere of 2.3 kg for each litre used?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (22 July 1996)The proposal ((COM(95) 350. )) would regulate requirements on engines with regard to their emissions rather than to environmentally friendliness of certain fuels.The Commission is committed to encourage the development of more environmentally friendly fuels as a means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from mobile sources. Alternative fuels such as bio-fuels appear to present some advantages in this regard but these must be balanced against other factors such as the environmental impact associated with crop cultivation methods. The net CO2 emission reduction is often less than indicated by the Honourable Member and this reduction is only achieved at a much higher cost than those associated with other measures reducing CO2 emissions.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1084/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Green cards for British tourists
Date: 1996-05-13
Institutions: European Parliament, HOWITT
Subjects: France, United Kingdom, fine, free movement of persons, police checks, third-party insurance, tourism, vehicle documents













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1084/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Green cards for British tourists  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0045 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1084/96 by Richard Howitt (PSE) to the Commission (13 May 1996)Subject: Green cards for British touristsWould the Commission undertake to investigate recent cases in which British tourists with full driving licences and insurance have been stopped and fined by the French police for failing to produce a green card.Given that it is no longer obligatory to carry a green card, would the Commission agree that this practice constitutes a breach of the principle of free movement?Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (14 June 1996)The possession of a green card is no longer a condition for allowing private motor cars from the United Kingdom to enter the territory of other Member States.Indeed, under Article 2 (1) of Directive 72/166/EEC ((OJ L 103, 2.5.1972. )), 'Member States refrain from making checks on insurance against civil liability in respect of vehicles normally based in the territory of another Member State'. A vehicle's registration plate will indicate whether it is 'based in the territory of another Member State'.There may, however, be instances after entering another Member State (e.g. in the event of an accident) when the driver may be asked for evidence that third party insurance does exist and where it has been taken out. The easiest and most internationally accepted way of producing this evidence is still the green card. Thus, while it does not constitute a pre-condition for entering and driving in another Member State, for practical reasons it is often convenient to have one.The Commission would appreciate further details of any case in which French police have stopped and fined British tourists who did not possess green cards, and would take them up with the French authorities.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1099/96 by Nel van DIJK , Claudia ROTH to the Commission. Ban on marriages between two persons of the same sex and European legislation
Date: 1996-05-13
Institutions: European Parliament, ROTH, VAN DIJK
Subjects: LGBTIQ persons, Netherlands, competence of the Member States, family law, marriage













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1099/96 by Nel van DIJK , Claudia ROTH to the Commission. Ban on marriages between two persons of the same sex and European legislation  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0117 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1099/96 by Nel van Dijk (V) and Claudia Roth (V) to the Commission (13 May 1996)Subject: Ban on marriages between two persons of the same sex and European legislationOn 16 April 1996 the Second Chamber of the Dutch parliament adopted a resolution in favour of lifting the ban in the Netherlands on lawful marriages between two persons of the same sex. The Second Chamber called on the Dutch government to draft legislation as soon as possible, taking into account international, and in particular European, aspects.Does the Commission agree that there are no obstacles under European legislation to lifting the ban on lawful marriages for persons of the same sex in the Netherlands and, possibly, in other Member States?If the Commission does not share this belief, what obstacles are there, pursuant to European legislation, to a lifting of this ban?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (10 June 1996)Family law and in particular legislation concerning the capacity to marry does not fall within the Community competencies.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1089/96 by Sérgio RIBEIRO to the Commission. Protection of the rights of migrant workers and their families
Date: 1996-05-13
Institutions: European Parliament, RIBEIRO
Subjects: International Labour Organisation, UN convention, action programme, international standard, labour law, migrant worker, ratification of an agreement













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1089/96 by Sérgio RIBEIRO to the Commission. Protection of the rights of migrant workers and their families  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0080 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1089/96 by Sérgio Ribeiro (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (13 May 1996)Subject: Protection of the rights of migrant workers and their familiesIn its communication on the medium-term social action programme 1995-1997 (COM(95)134), the Commission stated that it would adopt a recommendation in the first half of 1995 encouraging Member States to adopt the 1990 UN international convention on the protection of the rights of migrant workers and their families with a view to improving the position of migrant workers and their families resident in the Union and ensuring that the rights accorded to them correspond to international standards.Can the Commission say what action has been taken to follow up this intention and what has been the response of the various Member States?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (26 June 1996)The United Nations (UN) Convention on the protection of the rights of all migrant workers and members of their families has not been ratified by the Member States of the Community.The Commission has indeed in its medium term social action programme ((COM(95)134. )) declared that it will adopt a recommendation encouraging Member States to ratify the UN Convention in order to improve the position of migrant workers and their families resident in the Community and ensure that the rights accorded to them correspond to international standards.The Commission is proceeding with the preparatory work, including the drafting of a report on the difficulties and possibilies of ratification by the Member States and the added value of ratification of this Convention in comparison with other international instruments adopted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Council of Europe.Since the Commission's work is still in the preparatory stages, it is not possible to provide information on the reactions of the Member States.