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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3055/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Waste
Date: 1996-11-18
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: Cohesion Fund, EU statistics, OECD, Structural Funds, clean technology, domestic waste, environmental protection, research and development, waste management, waste recycling













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3055/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Waste  


Official Journal C 096 , 24/03/1997 P. 0056 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3055/96 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (18 November 1996)Subject: WasteIn connection with the proposals put forward by the Commission regarding the Community strategy on waste, it should be pointed out that the Commission does not make any assessment of the progress made towards the pre-established goals, particularly that of stabilizing per capita municipal waste production at its 1985 level by the year 2000. According to the figures for 1995 released by the OECD, per capita waste in the EU rose from 330 kg per annum in 1985 to 390 kg in 1990 and 400 kg in 1992.Would the Commission not agree that, unless the Community devotes considerable additional efforts and funds to reversing the current upward trend, it will be difficult, if not impossible, to attain the goal of stabilization?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (17 December 1996)The Commission communication on the review of the Community waste management strategy ((COM(96) 399 final. )) recognizes that 'the Community's achievements in the prevention of waste generation are not satisfactory. Indeed, waste quantities have on average continued to grow' (¶ 33). This is the general assessment which the Commission can make from the limited and non-harmonised waste statistics which are available in the Community.The Commission therefore considers that further concentrated efforts will have to be made at all levels in order to reverse this trend. The Community waste strategy together with the existing legislation on waste constitutes the appropriate framework for future Community initiatives in the waste sector. Structural funds, Cohesion fund, Life and the research and development programmes constitute the main Community financial instruments which can be used for funding environmental waste measures.However, they are a relatively small financial complement to funding by Member States in this sector. More initiatives that promote waste prevention and recovery are desirable, such as promotion of clean technologies for products, recycling possibilities for different forms of waste, clean-up means for contaminated sites as well as other demonstration or pilot projects.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3066/96 by Umberto BOSSI to the Commission. Translation into all official languages of the Union of the Community programme 'Training and mobility of researchers' (fourth RTD framework programme)
Date: 1996-11-18
Institutions: BOSSI, European Parliament
Subjects: EU programme, EU publication, job mobility, official language, publishing deadline, research and development, research staff, translation, use of languages, vocational training













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3066/96 by Umberto BOSSI to the Commission. Translation into all official languages of the Union of the Community programme 'Training and mobility of researchers' (fourth RTD framework programme)  


Official Journal C 105 , 03/04/1997 P. 0045 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3066/96 by Umberto Bossi (NI) to the Commission (18 November 1996)Subject: Translation into all official languages of the Union of the Community programme 'Training and mobility of researchers' (fourth RTD framework programme)In its answer to my Written Question E-1255/96 ((OJ C 322, 28.10.1996, p. 45. )), the Commission attributed to 'exceptional technical reasons' the delay in the publication of the information packages on the fourth RTD framework programme in the various official languages of the Union.I have been informed that the specific documentation pertaining to the programme for the training and mobility of researchers (the announcement of which has just been published) is to be published only in English.The information packages concerned are as follows:- 'Research Networks - Training and Mobility of Researchers 1994-1998 - Information Package edition 1996-1997'- 'Accompanying Measures - Euronferences, Summer Schools, Practical Training Courses - Training and Mobility of Researchers 1994-1998 - Information Package edition 1996-1997'- 'Marie Curie Research training Grants - ..... - Information Package 1996 revised version'.Can the Commission therefore offer a satisfactory explanation for this arbitrary choice of language and say how this is compatible with the assurance given in the abovementioned answer that it would 'ensure that European citizens are provided with appropriate information in all the relevant languages'.Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission (20 January 1997)In the implementation of technological research and development programmes and, more specifically, in preparing documents concerning calls for proposals, the Commission pursues a policy of making the texts available to users in all Community languages.For practical and logistical reasons it is not always possible to produce and publish the various language versions simultaneously. A delay in the availability of certain language versions is therefore not to be excluded. However, the Commission can reassure the Honourable Member that all of the texts referred to in the written question are currently available in all Community languages.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3067/96 by Umberto BOSSI to the Commission. Disparities in the dates of publication in the various official languages of the EU of information packages, application forms, etc.
Date: 1996-11-18
Institutions: BOSSI, European Parliament
Subjects: EU programme, EU publication, access to EU information, official language, publishing deadline, translation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3067/96 by Umberto BOSSI to the Commission. Disparities in the dates of publication in the various official languages of the EU of information packages, application forms, etc.  


Official Journal C 105 , 03/04/1997 P. 0046 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3067/96 by Umberto Bossi (NI) to the Commission (18 November 1996)Subject: Disparities in the dates of publication in the various official languages of the EU of information packages, application forms, etc.With reference to the incomplete answers given to my Written Questions E-1255/96 ((OJ C 322, 28.10.1996, p. 45. )) and E-2249/96 ((OJ C 11 of 13.1.1997, p. 71. )), will the Commission provide further details regarding the following points:What specific measures will the Commission take (as called for) to avoid the disparities in the dates of publication of information relating to Community actions and programmes?Given that the disparity in publication dates for the documentation concerned clearly disadvantages those interested in the programmes whose mother tongue is not one of the favoured languages, will the Commission say whether one of its planned measures will be to extend the deadlines for applications from these applicants?Unless the Commission takes the step of extending the deadlines for applications whenever disparities created by arbitrary choice of languages arise, how can it ensure transparency and equality of access to its documents for citizens from all Member States?Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission (10 January 1997)The Commission's policy is to publish information relating directly to competitions, calls for proposals or calls for expression of interest simultaneously, as far as it is able, in the eleven official languages. The Commission will look carefully into any instance of delay in publication in one or other language.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3086/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Juan COLINO SALAMANCA to the Commission. Research into bovine spongiform encephalopathy
Date: 1996-11-18
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, COLINO SALAMANCA, European Parliament
Subjects: EU financing, EU initiative, animal disease, cattle, infectious disease, invitation to tender, medical research, public health













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3086/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Juan COLINO SALAMANCA to the Commission. Research into bovine spongiform encephalopathy  


Official Journal C 105 , 03/04/1997 P. 0047 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3086/96 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) and Juan Colino Salamanca (PSE) to the Commission (18 November 1996)Subject: Research into bovine spongiform encephalopathyWhat lines of research has the Commission promoted and/or financed in order to ascertain the effects of bovine spongiform encephalopathy on human health?Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission (20 January 1997)The Honourable Member is referred to the Commission's answers to written questions E-1187/96 by Mrs Kinnock ((OJ C 356, 25.11.1996. )) and E-1984/96 by Mrs Breyer ((OJ C 365, 4.12.1996. )) on the same subject.Following the second call for research proposals in the field of biomedicine and health, additional projects relating to prion diseases may be launched in 1997.Furthermore, the Commission has just sent Parliament and the Council a communication ((COM (96) 582 final. )) on a European initiative concerning research into transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE). The document sets out the Commission's action plan for research into spongiform encephalopathies (bovine spongiform encephalopathy and subacute spongiform encephalopathies).
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3109/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Sparkling and dessert wines
Date: 1996-11-18
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: consumer information, designation of origin, fortified wine, marketing, production, quality label, sparkling wine, wine of superior quality













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3109/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Sparkling and dessert wines  


Official Journal C 096 , 24/03/1997 P. 0062 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3109/96 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (18 November 1996)Subject: Sparkling and dessert winesThere are no Europe-wide rules on the above types of wine.Will the Commission issue:1. a Regulation to govern production and marketing of sparkling and dessert wines, stipulating that 'mushroom stoppers' must be used for sparkling wines and wines with a registered designation of origin and geographical ascription;2. a Directive on dessert wines, including raisin wines and vinsanto, providing for a Community label to specify, and guarantee that they conform to, their geographical description?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (20 December 1996)1. The Commission would point out that:(a) There are Community rules permitting the production and marketing of dessert wines (Regulation (EEC) No 4252/88 ((OJ L 373, 31.12.1988. ))).(b) As yet, there are no Community rules for sparkling wines and their production and marketing within the Community are governed by the national legislation of the producer Member States. Although this situation is not perfect, it has not created any serious problems for the movement of products within the Community.As regards straw wines or vinsanto, the measures to which you refer may be adopted by the Member States under the Regulation on designations of origin. It should be recalled that with the 1988 price package, the Commission presented a proposal ((COM(88) 120 final. )) to the Council, inter alia, to include in Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 ((OJ L 84, 27.3.1987. )) provisions on wine made from overripened grapes. The proposal was not adopted because of differences between the Member States over the specific characteristics of such wines.2. The Commission is of the opinion that the adoption by the Council of the reform of the wine sector will permit these questions to be dealt with more effectively at Community level.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3220/96 by Luciano VECCHI to the Commission. Obstacles affecting Italian ceramic tile exports to South Africa
Date: 1996-11-18
Institutions: European Parliament, VECCHI
Subjects: Italy, South Africa, World Trade Organisation, anti-dumping legislation, ceramics, dumping, export restriction, free-trade agreement, protectionism, restriction on competition













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3220/96 by Luciano VECCHI to the Commission. Obstacles affecting Italian ceramic tile exports to South Africa  


Official Journal C 083 , 14/03/1997 P. 0126 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-3220/96 by Luciano Vecchi (PSE) to the Commission (18 November 1996)Subject: Obstacles affecting Italian ceramic tile exports to South AfricaIn October 1996 the South Africa Board on Tariffs and Trade launched an investigation into possible dumping concerning Italian ceramic tile exports to South Africa.This investigation, which seems to be based on mistaken, protectionist assumptions, threatens to lead to discriminatory measures against these Italian exports and, potentially, exports from other Community countries to South Africa.What steps does the Commission intend to take to protect Community ceramic tile exports to South Africa, bearing in mind the fact that it receives substantial Community aid and that a free trade agreement is currently under negotiation with it?Answer given by Mr Pinheiro on behalf of the Commission (9 December 1996)Anti-dumping procedures in accordance with the relevant World trade organization (WTO) rules are a legitimate tool of commercial defence which all members of the WTO can use against unfair trade practices.The Commission will endeavour to follow closely the enquiry opened in South Africa with a view to ensuring that the proper procedures are followed, that the WTO rules are respected and that the Community interests are fully taken into account.While it is true that the Community has an important programme of cooperation with South Africa, the Commission considers that trade-related practices and disputes should be examined and settled in the context of relevant multilateral trade rules and, if necessary, through specific bilateral consultations.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3107/96 by Joaquín SISÓ CRUELLAS to the Commission. Franco-German document on increased cooperation
Date: 1996-11-18
Institutions: European Parliament, SISO CRUELLAS
Subjects: European cooperation, European integration, France, Germany, document, enlargement of the Union, intergovernmental conference (EU)













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3107/96 by Joaquín SISÓ CRUELLAS to the Commission. Franco-German document on increased cooperation  


Official Journal C 083 , 14/03/1997 P. 0119 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3107/96 by Joaquín Sisó Cruellas (PPE) to the Commission (18 November 1996)Subject: Franco-German document on increased cooperationOn 22 October 1996 the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Barniet, and his German counterpart, Mr Hoyer, presented to the Dorr Group and the press a Franco-German document on increased cooperation. As the Commission is aware, the Franco-German proposals aim to establish forms of cooperation in the context of the Community, without calling the Community's cohesion or existing legislation into question.What is the Commission's opinion of this document?Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission (16 December 1996)The Franco-German document was presented as a contribution to discussions by the Intergovernmental Conference.As such, it was well received in so far as it points discussions towards the dual challenge of enlargement and deepening integration, while preserving the acquis communautaire and the institutional framework and at the same time appears to exclude any concept of a Europe à la carte and of overlapping circles. It clearly expresses the will to see the interests of all Member States safeguarded.However, the lack of adequate information on areas where cooperation could be strengthened, and in particular on the exact terms of the procedure under which such cooperation could be launched and operated, shows that the Franco-German document is only a stage, albeit a useful stage, in the reflections now in progress.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3168/96 by Yiannis ROUBATIS to the Commission. Report of the International Commission on the Balkans
Date: 1996-11-18
Institutions: European Parliament, ROUBATIS
Subjects: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Central and Eastern Europe, EU relations, Western Balkans, committee report, international relations, peacekeeping













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3168/96 by Yiannis ROUBATIS to the Commission. Report of the International Commission on the Balkans  


Official Journal C 096 , 24/03/1997 P. 0067 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-3168/96 by Yiannis Roubatis (PSE) to the Commission (18 November 1996)Subject: Report of the International Commission on the BalkansOn 5 November 1996, Commissioner Hans van den Broek took part in a press conference at which a report was presented by an 'International Commission on the Balkans'. His presence was construed by the journalists present as an indication that the Commission endorses the report's conclusions. The report contains a number of inaccuracies and judgments which could create serious problems in relations between a Member State - Greece - and countries in the broader region of the Balkans.1. Was the report discussed at any of the regular weekly meetings of the full Commission?2. Does the Commission endorse the report's conclusions as the presence of Mr van den Broek seems to imply?3. If the Commission does not endorse all or any of those conclusions, what does the President of the Commission intend to do to make this absolutely clear, immediately and publicly, to the people of Europe?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (17 December 1996)The report of the International commission on the Balkans called 'Unfinished peace', was officially presented to the member of the Commission in charge of relations with the Central and Eastern European countries by the chairman of the International commission, Mr Leo Tindemans, on 5 November 1996.After this presentation a press conference was organised with the chairman of the International commission on the Balkans and some of its members, including Mrs Simone Veil. The press conference was introduced by the member of the Commission who congratulated the International commission on the Balkans on its work.The member of the Commission stated that he could support in general terms most of the conclusions contained in the report with respect to the peace process in Bosnia Herzegovina. At the same time he made it clear that the full content of the report and all its recommendations were the exclusive responsibility of the International commission on the Balkans and could not be attributed to the Commission. No statement has been made indicating that the Commission endorsed the conclusions of the report of the International commission of the Balkans.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3041/96 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Paedophiles' ring on the Internet
Date: 1996-11-18
Institutions: European Parliament, KAKLAMANIS
Subjects: child, child protection, children's rights, forced disappearance, judicial cooperation, police cooperation, pornography, sexual offence, sexual violence, transmission network













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3041/96 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Paedophiles' ring on the Internet  


Official Journal C 091 , 20/03/1997 P. 0064 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3041/96 by Nikitas Kaklamanis (UPE) to the Commission (18 November 1996)Subject: Paedophiles' ring on the InternetThe public uproar over the existence of a paedophiles' network on the Internet has drawn attention to the misuse of the Internet by subhuman monsters to achieve their ends. It is reported that there are frequent advertisements on the Internet crudely offering children from all over the world to a clientele which has access to the Internet.Since the Commission should demonstrate its social sensitivity towards the victims and potential victims of this abhorrent ring, can it say:1. Does it intend to take measures - and, if so, which measures - to break up such rings and impose exemplary punishments on those who prey on the misfortunes of others?2. Does it consider that a pan-European bureau for tracing missing children should be set up with EU aid?Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission (7 January 1997)The Commission shares the Honourable Member's abhorrence of sexual mistreatment of children, and agrees that action needs to be taken to combat use of the Internet to promote such activities.It must however be said that normal uses of the Internet far outweigh atypical uses related to paedophilia and that the Internet is not the only or indeed the main way criminals indulge in activities such as paedophilia.As far as specific action related to Internet is concerned, the Commission has recently approved two documents which are complementary and provide considerable detailed information relevant to the Honourable Member's question, namely a communication on illegal and harmful content on the Internet ((COM(96) 487 final. )) and a green paper on the protection of minors and human dignity in audiovisual and information services ((COM(96) 483 final. )).The report of the working party on illegal and harmful content on the Internet, composed of representatives of the Member States, industry and users, to the Council of 28 November 1996 makes a number of proposals including measures of police and judicial co-operation. As part of its examination of the possibility of other steps against paedophilia and sexual abuse of children, the Commission is also examining with Member States how to improve ways of co-operating at the European level in the search for missing children. The Commission must however point out that it has no competence in the area of police co-operation.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3050/96 by Francisco LUCAS PIRES to the Commission. Dismissal of the Commission's Director- General for Fisheries
Date: 1996-11-18
Institutions: European Parliament, LUCAS PIRES
Subjects: European Commission, European official, administrative responsibility, administrator, cessation of trading, discretionary power, fisheries policy, power to appoint













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3050/96 by Francisco LUCAS PIRES to the Commission. Dismissal of the Commission's Director- General for Fisheries  


Official Journal C 091 , 20/03/1997 P. 0065 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3050/96 by Francisco Lucas Pires (PPE) to the Commission (18 November 1996)Subject: Dismissal of the Commission's Director-General for FisheriesAs the very widely publicized but mysterious dismissal of the Commission's Director-General for Fisheries has raised doubts as to both the reasons behind it and the involvement of national governments in such appointments and dismissals, can the Commission inform me of the rules governing such actions and the reasons for the dismissal in question?Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission (13 December 1996)The Commission, in its role as appointing authority, decided to terminate the service of the Director-General for Fisheries under Article 50 of the Staff Regulations. This Article provides that an official holding a post in Grades A 1 or A 2 may be retired in the interests of the service by appointing authority which, on the basis of the rulings by the Court of Justice, enjoys a wide discretionary power with regard to the objective needs of the service.