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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3188/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Allegations against an ambassador to the EU from a third country
Date: 1996-11-22
Institutions: European Parliament, HOWITT
Subjects: charge, complaint to the Commission, diplomatic immunity, diplomatic profession, diplomatic relations, third country













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3188/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Allegations against an ambassador to the EU from a third country  


Official Journal C 096 , 24/03/1997 P. 0070 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3188/96 by Richard Howitt (PSE) to the Commission (22 November 1996)Subject: Allegations against an ambassador to the EU from a third countryWhat precedents exist for the Commission, or from the Commission's experience for the other European institutions, to act in a situation where serious allegations arise about financial impropriety, criminal or anti-democratic activities of an Ambassador of a third country to the European Union?What procedures exist which would allow the EU to consider its response in such a situation, where the allegations arise in the third country concerned?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (8 January 1997)The Commission has not so far had to act in any situation of the type described by the Honourable Member.If, however, such a need did arise and if the accusations were justified, the Commission would examine the case of the Ambassador in question with the Member States and perhaps the authorities of other countries to which the Ambassador was accredited, and would take the necessary measures.These could even include recourse to Article 9 of the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations, under which the Ambassador would be declared 'persona non grata'.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 61/96 of 22 November 1996 amending Annex VI (Social security) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 1996-11-22
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: European Economic Area, agreement (EU), migrant worker, residence, social security, unemployment insurance








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DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE
No 61/96
of 22 November 1996
amending Annex VI (Social security) 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 on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as the Agreement, and in particular Article 98 thereof,
Whereas Annex VI to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 24/96 (1);
Whereas Decision No 160 of 28 November 1995 concerning the scope of Article 71 (1) (b) (ii) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 relating to the right to unemployment benefits of workers, other than frontier workers, who, during their last employment, were residing in the territory of a Member State other than the competent State, adopted by the Administrative Commission of the European Communities on social security for migrant workers (2), is to be incorporated into the Agreement,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The text of point 30 (Decision No 131) in Annex VI to the Agreement shall be deleted.
Article 2
The following point shall be inserted after point 42 (e) (Decision No 156) in Annex VI to the Agreement:







‘42


(f) 396 D 0172: Decision No 160 of 28 November 1995 concerning the scope of Article 71 (1) (b) (ii) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 relating to the right to unemployment benefits of workers, other than frontier workers, who, during their last employment, were residing in the territory of a Member State other than the competent State (OJ No L 49, 28. 2. 1996, p. 31).’





Article 3
The texts of Decision No 160 in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.
Article 4
This Decision shall enter into force on 1 December 1996, provided that all the notifications required pursuant to Article 103 (1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.
Article 5
This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Communities.


Done at Brussels, 22 November 1996.


For the EEA Joint Committee


The President

H. HAFSTEIN




(1)  OJ No L 186, 25. 7. 1996, p. 76.

(2)  OJ No L 49, 28. 2. 1996, p. 31.
Council Regulation (EC) No 2273/96 of 22 November 1996 fixing the guide prices for the fishery products listed in Annex II to Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92 for the 1997 fishing year
Date: 1996-11-22
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: crustacean, fishery product, frozen product, guide price, packaging, sea fish













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Council Regulation (EC) No 2273/96 of 22 November 1996 fixing the guide prices for the fishery products listed in Annex II to Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92 for the 1997 fishing year  


Official Journal L 308 , 29/11/1996 P. 0004 - 0005 





COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 2273/96 of 22 November 1996 fixing the guide prices for the fishery products listed in Annex II to Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92 for the 1997 fishing year THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Council Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92 of 17 December 1992 on the common organization of the market in fishery and aquaculture products (1), and in particular Article 9 (3),Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Article 9 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92 provides that a guide price shall be fixed annually for each of the products or groups of products listed in Annex II to that Regulation;Whereas, according to the data available at present concerning prices for the products in question and the criteria laid down in Article 9 (2), of that Regulation, these prices should be maintained and decreased according to the species for the 1997 fishing year,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:Article 1 The guide prices for the fishing year 1 January to 31 December 1997 for the products listed in Annex II to Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92 and the commercial categories to which they relate are fixed in the Annex hereto.Article 2 This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 22 November 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. BARRETT(1) OJ No L 388, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 3318/94 (OJ No L 350, 31. 12. 1994, p. 15).ANNEX >TABLE>
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3126/96 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. European postage stamp
Date: 1996-11-22
Institutions: European Parliament, KAKLAMANIS
Subjects: European Union, European symbol, communications policy, euro, postal service, public awareness campaign













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3126/96 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. European postage stamp  


Official Journal C 105 , 03/04/1997 P. 0053 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3126/96 by Nikitas Kaklamanis (UPE) to the Commission (22 November 1996)Subject: European postage stampAt the end of November 1996, the Commission will be presenting its programme 'Citizens First' which aims to heighten awareness among the people of Europe of the advantages they have as citizens of the EU. Postage stamps can play a very important role as symbols of a state or union of states and also serve purely practical purposes, bringing economic benefits and promoting communication between people.Stamps usually depict important people or their achievements which inspire the human race to raise its ambitions.Will the Commission say whether it is considering the possibility of issuing a European postage stamp, in collaboration with the Member States' national postal services, which will strongly reflect the social awareness that the EU must show towards the unemployed and low-income groups?Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission (14 January 1997)Promoting a European postage stamp is one of the Commission's initiatives towards creating a People's Europe, since this heightens citizens' awareness of the Community, which is one of the objectives of information programmes such as 'Citizens First'.By deciding to issue a European stamp, Member States symbolize their participation in the Community and help to involve their citizens in it. It was with this in mind that the Commission supported the joint issue by the Member States in 1992 of twelve stamps depicting fundamental aspects of their common heritage, to celebrate the beginning of the internal market.A future significant event for the Community and its Member States could provide a further opportunity for the competent national committees to issue a European postage stamp. The aim would be to use an identical design so as to make the cohesion between the fifteen Member States more visible.This event might be the move to the single currency, the 'Euro', and the Commission's Communication mentions this possibility, in which case the relevant bodies would be contacted officially in the first half of 1997 as a first step towards realising this project.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3415/96 by Michael ELLIOTT to the Commission. Rights of EU citizens
Date: 1996-11-22
Institutions: ELLIOTT, European Parliament
Subjects: Community migration, EU national, application of EU law, equal treatment, migrant worker, social security













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3415/96 by Michael ELLIOTT to the Commission. Rights of EU citizens  


Official Journal C 096 , 24/03/1997 P. 0085 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-3415/96 by Michael Elliott (PSE) to the Commission (22 November 1996)Subject: Rights of EU citizensUnder what circumstances in EU law is a European Union citizen, living in a Member State other than his/her own, entitled to social security benefits in the country of residence?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (21 January 1997)The social security systems of the Member States are coordinated by Council Regulation (EEC) No. 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons and their families moving within the Community ((OJ L 149, 5.7.1971; consolidated version OJ C 325, 10.12.1992. )). This applies to employed and self-employed workers who are nationals of one of the Member States, and to the members of their families.According to the general rule contained in Article 13 of the Regulation, a person is subject to the social security legislation of the Member State in which he or she works. Therefore, if the national of a Member State goes to another Member State to live and work, he or she will be subject to the social security legislation of that Member State.Equality of treatment under the legislation of a Member State is guaranteed by Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71, according to which a person to whom the Regulation applies who is resident in a Member State shall be subject to the same obligations and shall enjoy the same benefits under the legislation of any Member State as the nationals of that Member State. For example, if a national of one Member State goes to work in another Member State, he or she will pay the same contributions and receive the same benefits as the nationals of that Member State.The Community rules on the coordination of social security schemes are explained in greater detail in the guide to the Community provisions on social security, a copy of which is sent direct to the Honourable Member and to the Parliament's secretariat.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3217/96 by Luciano VECCHI to the Commission. Information about decentralized cooperation as referred to in the Lomé Convention
Date: 1996-11-22
Institutions: European Parliament, VECCHI
Subjects: ACP countries, EU aid, European Development Fund, European cooperation, exchange of information, fourth Lomé Convention, local government, non-governmental organisation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3217/96 by Luciano VECCHI to the Commission. Information about decentralized cooperation as referred to in the Lomé Convention  


Official Journal C 091 , 20/03/1997 P. 0074 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3217/96 by Luciano Vecchi (PSE) to the Commission (22 November 1996)Subject: Information about decentralized cooperation as referred to in the Lomé ConventionThe Fourth Lomé Convention introduced new arrangements for cooperation between EU Member States and ACP countries.Among them, 'decentralized cooperation' is of particular importance and aroused great expectations.However, in recent years it has proved very difficult for decentralized agencies (whether European or ACP) to find out about the operating procedures and to make practical use of them.How any by what means will the Commission improve the information provided to local agencies, NGOs and associations on the general and detailed planning and management of decentralized cooperation programmes backed by the European Development Fund?Answer given by Mr Pinheiro on behalf of the Commission (19 December 1996)The Commission has put considerable efforts into mobilizing and informing the decentralized agencies from Europe, African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries and other developing countries (LDC) about the goals, scope and mechanisms of decentralized cooperation, as well as specific opportunities. This was done through Commission-financed information seminars held in Community and ACP countries, numerous contacts with individual decentralized agencies or their networks, joint sessions between these agencies and ACP and Community officials in conjunction with European Development Fund (EDF) programming work and the distribution of brochures on that subject.The Commission has also awarded- or plans to award- contracts to decentralized agencies or their networks aimed at improving information distribution and contributing to specific projects being set up.As a result of such activities, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), both European and ACP, have been able to publish and distribute a practical information brochure, and the Commission will be able to shortly produce and distribute a new, detailed and user-friendly handbook on decentralized cooperation. Among the decentralized agencies, there have recently been marked improvements in the perception towards the decentralized cooperation approach and the understanding of its specific conditions. Work will continue to focus on this.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 62/96 of 22 November 1996 amending Annex VI (Social security) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 1996-11-22
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: EU national, European Economic Area, administrative formalities, agreement (EU), migrant worker, social security








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Official Journal of the European Communities


L 71/30





DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE
No 62/96
of 22 November 1996
amending Annex VI (Social security) 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 on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as the Agreement, and in particular Article 98 thereof,
Whereas Annex VI to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 24/96 (1);
Whereas Decision No 161 of 15 February 1996 concerning the reimbursement by the competent institution of a Member State of the costs incurred during a stay in another Member State by means of the procedure referred to in Article 34 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72, adopted by the Administrative Commission of the European Communities on social security for migrant workers (2), is to be incorporated into the Agreement,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The text of point 42 (b) (Decision No 149) in Annex VI to the Agreement shall be deleted.
Article 2
The following point shall be inserted after point 42 (f) (Decision No 160) in Annex VI to the Agreement:







‘42(g)



396 D 0249: Decision No 161 of 15 February 1996 concerning the reimbursement by the competent institution of a Member State of the costs incurred during a stay in another Member State by means of the procedure referred to in Article 34 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 (OJ No L 83, 2. 4. 1996, p. 19).’





Article 3
The texts of Decision No 161 in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.
Article 4
This Decision shall enter into force on 1 December 1996, provided that all the notifications required pursuant to Article 103 (1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.
Article 5
This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Communities.


Done at Brussels, 22 November 1996.


For the EEA Joint Committee


The President

H. HAFSTEIN




(1)  OJ No L 186, 25. 7. 1996, p. 76.

(2)  OJ No L 83, 2. 4. 1996, p. 19.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3177/96 by Leen van der WAAL to the Commission. EU subsidy for port projects
Date: 1996-11-22
Institutions: European Parliament, VAN DER WAAL
Subjects: European Investment Bank, construction policy, exchange of information, fund (EU), harbour installation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3177/96 by Leen van der WAAL to the Commission. EU subsidy for port projects  


Official Journal C 083 , 14/03/1997 P. 0125 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3177/96 by Leen van der Waal (I-EDN) to the Commission (22 November 1996)Subject: EU subsidy for port projectsThe European Union has made money available through its funds for various projects in EU ports. The projects concerned cover the following categories:- access to the port from the sea or from inland waterways,- porto infrastructure within the port area,- infrastructure for overland transport within the port area.Can the Commission supply precise data as to which ports have received specific subsidies or loans for which projects (falling within the abovementioned categories) since the establishment of the following funds?1. The TEN budget (created in 1994), and before that the infrastructure fund2. Cohesion Fund3. Structural Funds (ERDF, ESF, Interreg, Conver etc.)4. ECSC5. European Investment Bank (European Investment Fund and the 'Edinburgh facility' for economic recovery).Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission (15 January 1997)In view of the length of its answer, the Commission is sending it direct to the Honourable Member and to Parliament's Secretariat.
96/659/EC: Commission Decision of 22 November 1996 on protective measures in relation to Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever in South Africa (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 1996-11-22
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: South Africa, animal disease, bird, import restriction, meat, veterinary inspection













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96/659/EC: Commission Decision of 22 November 1996 on protective measures in relation to Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever in South Africa (Text with EEA relevance)  


Official Journal L 302 , 26/11/1996 P. 0027 - 0027 





COMMISSION DECISION of 22 November 1996 on protective measures in relation to Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever in South Africa (Text with EEA relevance) (96/659/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC (2), and in particular Article 18 (1) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 90/675/EEC of 10 December 1990 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (3), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC and in particular Article 19 (1) thereof,Whereas the presence of Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever has been confirmed in South Africa;Whereas the appearance of Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever in South Africa constitutes a serious threat to animal and public health in the Member States;Whereas it is therefore necessary to prohibit the importation of live ratites, and meat of ratites from South Africa until the situation is clarified;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1 The Member States shall prohibit the importation of live ratites and ratite meat from South Africa.Article 2 Member States shall amend the measures they apply in respect of South Africa to bring them into line with this Decision. They shall inform the Commission thereof.Article 3 This Decision shall be reviewed before 15 February 1997.Article 4 This Decision is addressed to the Member States.Done at Brussels, 22 November 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 268, 24. 9. 1991, p. 56.(2) OJ No L 162, 1. 7. 1996, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3118/96 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. EU assistance for the 'chicken map' project at the University of Edinburgh
Date: 1996-11-22
Institutions: BREYER, European Parliament
Subjects: EU aid, United Kingdom, co-financing, genetic engineering, livestock farming, poultry, scientific research, university, use of aid, zoology













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3118/96 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. EU assistance for the 'chicken map' project at the University of Edinburgh  


Official Journal C 091 , 20/03/1997 P. 0070 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3118/96 by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission (22 November 1996)Subject: EU assistance for the 'chicken map' project at the University of EdinburghGenetic engineering is currently being carried out on chickens at the University of Edinburgh with the support of EU resources.1. Since when has the 'chicken map' project been directly or indirectly assisted by the EU, and how long will such assistance continue?2. How much assistance in all has been provided?3. Under what headings has the assistance been provided?4. What is the aim of the 'chicken map' project?5. What groups of researchers are involved in this project?6. Are there any direct or indirect links with other research projects being assisted with EU resources?Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission (19 December 1996)Contrary to the assumption of the Honourable Member, the 'chicken map' research project does not involve genetic manipulations but is aimed at improving the knowledge of the chicken genome which will provide new methods for selecting chicken for quality traits such as identification of genetic mechanisms that prevent the infection of chickens and thus the spread of pathogens (e.g. salmonella).The project is funded under the Biotech II programme for 1.6 MECU, started on 1 December 1995 and will run for 3 years. The project is coordinated by the Roslin Institute of Edinburgh.The participating laboratories are the Department of animal breeding, Wageningen agricultural university, Netherlands; the Division of molecular biology, Institute for animal health, Campton, UK; the Department of zoology, University of Leicester, UK; the Laboratoire de génétique cellulaire, INRA, Castanet-Tolosan, France; the Laboratoire de génétique factorielle, INRA, Jouy en Josas, France; the Lehrstuhl fuer Tierzucht, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Germany.The project is interacting with the Farm animal industrial platform.