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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1430/96 by Doeke EISMA to the Commission. Commission's absence from the meeting of the forum for pan- European biodiversity strategy from 15 to 17 May 1996
Date: 1996-05-29
Institutions: EISMA, European Parliament
Subjects: EU policy, application of EU law, ecology, international meeting, protection of animal life, protection of plant life













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1430/96 by Doeke EISMA to the Commission. Commission's absence from the meeting of the forum for pan- European biodiversity strategy from 15 to 17 May 1996  


Official Journal C 345 , 15/11/1996 P. 0070 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-1430/96 by Doeke Eisma (ELDR) to the Commission (29 May 1996)Subject: Commission's absence from the meeting of the forum for pan-European biodiversity strategy from 15 to 17 May 1996A meeting was held from 15 to 17 May 1996 in Strasbourg of the forum for pan-European biodiversity and landscape strategy to which the 55 countries concerned, the Commission and some international organizations and NGOs were invited.At this meeting tasks were allocated which also directly concern the European Union's policy on biodiversity.Can the Commission explain why, despite this fact, it did not have a representative present?Should it therefore be concluded that the Commission attaches little priority to this important pan-European initiative?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (27 June 1996)The Commission wrote to the Council of Europe on 6 May 1995 to apologize for its absence from the meeting of 16 and 17 May 1996 and to ask about the outcome.As regards priorities on nature protection, following the 1995 Council Resolution on the Sofia conference, the Commission considers that within the Community, the Natura 2000 network will represent the pan-European environmental network proposed in the pan-European biodiversity strategy.In this context, the Commission's current priority is to concentrate the resources it has available on implementing Council Directives 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora ((OJ L 206, 22.7.1992. )) and 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds. ((OJ L 103, 25.4.1979. )) Unfortunately, the Commission has found that these two Directives have been incorrectly applied by most Member States. Its priority is to concentrate on fully implementing the Natura 2000 network (preparation, procedures relating to disputes, implementation of the LIFE-nature programme, information, etc.).Externally, the Commission has already informed the forum for pan-European diversity strategy of its intention to cooperate closely with Central and Eastern European countries in particular. To this end, it will organize an initial meeting in Slovakia where the Commission will be represented.Finally, the Commission would like to point out that it was represented at the previous meeting organized in the context of pan-European biodiversity strategy held in Geneva.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1429/96 by Reinhard RACK to the Commission. Appointment of Austrian nationals to grades A7 and A8 - second competition for Austrian nationals
Date: 1996-05-29
Institutions: European Parliament, RACK
Subjects: Austria, Finland, Sweden, accession to the European Union, administrator, competition (EU), statistics













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1429/96 by Reinhard RACK to the Commission. Appointment of Austrian nationals to grades A7 and A8 - second competition for Austrian nationals  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0127 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-1429/96 by Reinhard Rack (PPE) to the Commission (29 May 1996)Subject: Appointment of Austrian nationals to grades A7 and A8 - second competition for Austrian nationalsIn the context of the first appointments of nationals of the new Member States there is apparently an imbalance between Finland, Sweden and Austria.1. How many Finnish, Swedish and Austrian nationals have already been appointed to grades A7 and A8 by the Commission?2. Will there be a further competition for grades A7 and A8 exclusively for Austrian nationals?3. If so, subject to what general conditions (time scale and length of list) would such a competition take place?Answer given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission (14 June 1996)The most recent figures for recruitment from the new Member States at the A7 and A8 grades already made or underway are:>TABLE>There are still some 140 people on the A7 and A8 reserve lists for the new Member States. In addition, the Commission is participating in three competitions at the A7/A6 level for accountants and auditors which the Court of Auditors is managing. The reserve lists from these competitions, which should have a maximum of 60 in total, will be available shortly.The derogation allowing special competitions to be held for citizens from the three new Member States applies until 1999. It is too early to say whether and when the Commission might again make use of this special legislation to launch further competitions at the A7 and A8 levels.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1431/96 by Phillip WHITEHEAD to the Commission. Selling of financial services
Date: 1996-05-29
Institutions: European Parliament, WHITEHEAD
Subjects: banking, consumer protection, contract, financial agreement, freedom to provide services













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1431/96 by Phillip WHITEHEAD to the Commission. Selling of financial services  


Official Journal C 322 , 28/10/1996 P. 0066 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-1431/96 by Phillip Whitehead (PSE) to the Commission (29 May 1996)Subject: Selling of financial servicesIn the debate on distance selling in December 1996 the Commission undertook to come forward with a communication and action plan by February 1996. I understand this week the Commission is at last due to agree not a communication but a Green Paper and that this Green Paper does not contain an action plan. Does this mean that the Commission does not feel it is necessary to take action in this area? If not, why not?Does the Commission think that in the light of this Green Paper, the Conciliation Committee which is to be convened on the distance selling directive should not review the possible application of this directive to financial services?Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (1 July 1996)On 22 May 1996, the Commission adopted a green paper entitled 'Financial services: meeting consumers' expectations' ((COM(96) 209 final. )) which covers the issue of consumer policy in the financial services sector, including the distance selling of financial services. The green paper has been communicated to the Parliament, the Council, the Economic and social committee and to the European monetary institute.In Part III of the green paper, the Commission explains that the position of consumers with regard to the development of distance selling should be examined. This does not mean that action, including the possibility of binding legislation, is ruled out. The Commission is committed to ensuring that consumers of financial services enjoy, when buying at a distance, a level of protection which is equivalent to that they receive when purchasing other goods and services.The Commission plans to organise a hearing of interested parties in autumn 1996. The results of the consultation process and of the hearing will constitute the basis on which the Commission will assess whether it is necessary to take further initiatives, including legislative action.During the Parliament second reading vote in December 1995 ((OJ C 17, 22.1.1996. )) on the proposal for a directive on distance selling, the various amendments tabled by the Parliament on the inclusion of financial services within the scope of the directive did not receive the necessary qualified majority. It seems to the Commission that this subject cannot be discussed, legally speaking, during the conciliation procedure.
Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the ' Proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 77/99/EEC and Directive 92/118/EEC with regard to the rules applicable to minced meat, meat preparations and certain other products of animal origin'
Date: 1996-05-29
Institutions: European Economic and Social Committee
Subjects: animal product, health control, marketing, meat processing industry, meat product













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Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the ' Proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 77/99/EEC and Directive 92/118/EEC with regard to the rules applicable to minced meat, meat preparations and certain other products of animal origin'  


Official Journal C 212 , 22/07/1996 P. 0073 





Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the 'Proposal for a Council Directive amending  Directive 77/99/EEC and Directive 92/118/EEC with regard to the rules applicable to minced meat,  meat preparations and certain other products of animal origin` ()(96/C 212/15)On 27  March  1996, the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under Articles 43 and 198  of the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the above-mentioned proposal. The Economic and Social Committee decided to appoint Mr Scully as Rapporteur-General for its  Opinion. At its 336th Plenary Session (meeting of 29  May 1996), the Economic and Social Committee adopted  the following Opinion by 78 votes to one with four abstentions. 1. General comments1.1. The following Directives are listed for change: - Directive 88/657/EEC is replaced by Directive 94/65/EC; - Directive 77/99/EEC is amended and updated by Directive 92/5/EECThe removal of obsolete 'dates`  helps to improve the texts. 1.2. The removal of Annex C Chapter III from Directive 77/99/EEC is not acceptable. In this Chapter  special conditions for the utilisation of stomachs, bladders and intestines are laid down. However  there are no conditions in existence yet in Chapter 2 of Annex II to Directive 92/118/EEC. It is  intended to replace them with new legislation which is to be introduced by the Standing Veterinary  Committee at a future date. However until these new laws are in place, it would be prudent to  retain the present production and preparation conditions. 2. Conclusion2.1. The Committee feels that the text is difficult to follow and lacks some  reference numbers. 2.2. Clarification and transparency is essential for the understanding and proper working of all  Directives in Member States. 2.3. The Committee feels that such transparency and clarity are lacking in this document and would  recommend the Commission to rewrite it. Done at Brussels, 29  May 1996. The Presidentof the Economic and Social CommitteeCarlos FERRER() OJ No C  110, 16. 4. 1996, p.  9.