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Decision on the draft Council Decision concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (6075/96 - C4-0278/96 96/0023(AVC))
Date: 1996-12-12
Institutions: Committee on Development, European Parliament
Subjects: ACP-EU Convention, Council of the European Union, European Commission, decision (EU), revision of an agreement













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Decision on the draft Council Decision concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (6075/96 - C4-0278/96 96/0023(AVC))  


Official Journal C 020 , 20/01/1997 P. 0134 





A4-0387/96Decision on the draft Council Decision concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (6075/96 - C4-0278/96 - 96/0023(AVC))(Assent procedure)The European Parliament,- having regard to the Council draft, 6075/96 - 96/0023(AVC),- having regard to the Council's request for Parliament's assent pursuant to Articles 238 and 228(3), second subparagraph, of the EC Treaty (C4-0278/96),- having regard to Rule 90(7) of its Rules of Procedure,- having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on Development and Cooperation and the opinions of the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on External Economic Relations, and the Committee on Transport and Tourism (A4-0387/96),1. Gives its assent to the conclusion of the Agreement;2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council, the Commission, the parliaments and governments of the Member States and the ACP-EC Council of Ministers.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3558/96 by Laura DE ESTEBAN MARTIN to the Commission. Application of Community directives in Gibraltar
Date: 1996-12-12
Institutions: DE ESTEBAN MARTIN, European Parliament
Subjects: EC Directive, European Commission, Gibraltar, United Kingdom, application of EU law, exchange of information













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3558/96 by Laura DE ESTEBAN MARTIN to the Commission. Application of Community directives in Gibraltar  


Official Journal C 083 , 14/03/1997 P. 0133 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3558/96 by Laura De Esteban Martin (PPE) to the Commission (12 December 1996)Subject: Application of Community directives in GibraltarCan the Commission report on what progress has been made in the application by the United Kingdom of Community directives in the territory of Gibraltar?Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission (15 January 1997)The Commission is collecting the information it needs to answer the question. It will communicate its findings as soon as possible.
Resolution on Sunday work
Date: 1996-12-12
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: Sunday working, arrangement of working time, legal working time, rest period













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Resolution on Sunday work  


Official Journal C 020 , 20/01/1997 P. 0140 





B4-1354, 1368, 1395, 1413 and 1433/96Resolution on Sunday workThe European Parliament,- having regard to the judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Communities of 12 November 1996 in the case of the UK versus the Council of the European Union which concerns Council Directive 93/104/EC of 23 November 1993 on the organization of working time,A. whereas the Court of Justice of the European Communities annulled the second sentence of Article 5 of that Directive, which states that the minimum rest period must in principle include Sunday, on the grounds that specifying a particular day of the week for a rest period is not connected with health and safety at work,1. Calls on the Member States and the social partners in their transposition of the working time Directive to pay due regard to the traditions and cultural, social, religious and family needs of their citizens and to recognise the special character of Sunday as a day of rest, as usually all family members are free on that day; reaffirms the right of workers to a weekly day of rest;2. Calls on the Member States, when formulating such legislation, to take into account the particular situation of those who have objections to Sunday work in a non-essential industry or service;3. Calls on the Member States to bring the provisions on the opening hours of shops into line with the provisions on the working hours of employees as regards Sunday rest periods, not only for the benefit of employees but also of other people affected by these occupational activities;4. Calls upon the Member States to recognise that in a multi-cultural society there are also religious communities who may have a preference for an alternative rest day;5. Invites the Commission to report to Parliament, as soon as possible, on the application of the abovementioned Council Directive 93/104/EC;6. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Commission, the Council and the governments and parliaments of the Member States.
Resolution on freedom of the media in Croatia
Date: 1996-12-12
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: Croatia, broadcasting, freedom of communication, freedom of expression, freedom of the press













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Resolution on freedom of the media in Croatia  


Official Journal C 020 , 20/01/1997 P. 0144 





B4-1349, 1397, 1426 and 1442/96Resolution on freedom of the media in CroatiaThe European Parliament,- having regard to its previous resolutions on Croatia and the former Yugoslavia, especially that of 24 October 1996 on the situation in Croatia ((Minutes of that Sitting, Part II, Item 11(h).)),- having regard to the conclusions of the conference on 'The role of the media in the peace process in former Yugoslavia¨, co-organized by the European Parliament on 29 November 1996,A. deeply concerned about the events regarding Radio 101, one of the longest- established radio stations in Croatia, which was first denied the frequency concession by the Telecommunications Council in Croatia but which later, under the pressure of mass demonstrations, was allowed temporarily to continue broadcasting,B. whereas Radio 101 has always allowed the full spectrum of political and cultural ideas to be expressed within a genuinely pluralistic framework,C. reminding the Croatian Government that membership of the Council of Europe is directly linked to clear commitments in the field of media plurality and that the existence of independent media is fundamental to the functioning of a truly democratic society,1. Expresses its solidarity with the employees of Radio 101 and calls on the Telecommunications Council to renew Radio 101's permit to broadcast before it runs out on 15 January 1997;2. Calls on the Croatian authorities to implement internationally accepted guidelines for the allocation of frequencies to private stations, to guarantee, in every other way, the development of a pluralistic media sector and, especially, to take steps to diversify the production of radio and TV broadcasts;3. Urges the Council and the Commission to help strengthen the independent media in Croatia and to contribute to the development of a fully democratic system in the country by means of programmes based on the Phare democracy programme;4. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Croatian Government and Parliament.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3549/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. Western Sahara
Date: 1996-12-12
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, European Parliament
Subjects: Western Sahara, decolonisation, peacekeeping













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3549/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. Western Sahara  


Official Journal C 096 , 24/03/1997 P. 0090 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3549/96 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) to the Commission (12 December 1996)Subject: Western SaharaIn view of the present blockage in the process of decolonization of the Western Sahara, what initiatives does the Commission believe it could promote with a view to reaching a fair solution to this problem?Answer given by Mr Marín on behalf of the Commission (9 January 1997)In accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 1084 of 27 November 1996, ((Doc. S/RES/1084(1996)-34106. )) over the next six months the international community is putting most of its effort and hopes for a peaceful settlement of the Western Sahara conflict into direct dialogue between the parties concerned.With this in mind, the Commission is closely following the development of the situation in the Western Sahara and is prepared if necessary to facilitate any measure which could have a positive influence on the conflict in question.
Resolution on the case of Frantisek Gaulieder, Member of the Slovak Parliament
Date: 1996-12-12
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: Member of Parliament, Slovakia, elective office, political rights, repression













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Resolution on the case of Frantisek Gaulieder, Member of the Slovak Parliament  


Official Journal C 020 , 20/01/1997 P. 0145 





B4-1389 and 1419/96Resolution on the case of Frantisek Gaulieder, Member of the Slovak ParliamentThe European Parliament,- having regard to its previous resolutions on the Slovak Republic,A. whereas the Europe Agreement between the European Union and Slovakia requires respect for human rights and the rights of minorities, democracy and the rule of law,B. whereas Frantisek Gaulieder, Member of the Slovak Parliament, left the ruling Movement for a Democratic Slovakia (HZDS) on 4 November 1996,C. whereas a vote in the Slovak Parliament took place on 4 December 1996, in the absence of the members of the opposition who stayed away in protest, which removed the parliamentary mandate of Mr Gaulieder against his will,D. whereas Mr Gaulieder has received several anonymous threats and whereas a bomb demolished the front of his house on 6 December 1996,1. Emphasizes that a member of parliament exercises his mandate freely;2. Notes that the Slovak opposition leader, Mr Jan Carnogursky, protested strongly against this undemocratic action against a member of the government party who was troublesome to the government;3. Urges the Slovak Parliament to reconsider its position on this matter;4. Calls on the Slovak authorities to undertake a proper investigation into the bomb explosion near Mr Gaulieder's house;5. Reminds the Slovak Government that respect for fundamental democratic principles, including the free exercise of parliamentary mandates, is a condition for entering into and developing cooperation with the EU;6. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and the Commission and the Slovak Parliament and Government.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3526/96 by Laura DE ESTEBAN MARTIN to the Council. Seminars on justice and home affairs
Date: 1996-12-12
Institutions: DE ESTEBAN MARTIN, European Parliament
Subjects: Community budget, EU financing, domestic policy













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3526/96 by Laura DE ESTEBAN MARTIN to the Council. Seminars on justice and home affairs  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0007 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3526/96 by Laura De Esteban Martin (PPE) to the Council (12 December 1996)Subject: Seminars on justice and home affairsCan the Council say how many seminars were held in the field of justice and home affairs and charged to the Community budget as laid down in Article K.8 between 1992 and 1995, and can it say whether the conclusions of these seminars have been published in any form?Answer (16 May 1997)We would advise the Honourable Member to put this question to the Commission, which under Article 205 of the Treaty establishing the European Community is responsible for implementing the financing decisions taken by the Council up to and including 1995.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3548/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. Dublin and Bilbao agencies
Date: 1996-12-12
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, European Parliament
Subjects: Eurofound, living conditions, occupational health, occupational safety, working conditions













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3548/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. Dublin and Bilbao agencies  


Official Journal C 105 , 03/04/1997 P. 0086 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3548/96 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) to the Commission (12 December 1996)Subject: Dublin and Bilbao agenciesDoes the Commission consider that the powers of the Dublin Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions and the Bilbao Agency for Safety and Health at Work have been sufficiently defined?Does it consider that a new Regulation is required to ensure that there is no duplication or overlap in their work?Is the Commission satisfied with the state of affairs as regards the work and powers of each of these agencies?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (31 January 1997)The Commission considers that the powers of the European foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions in Dublin ((Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75; OJ L 139, 30.5.1975. )) and the European agency for safety and health at work in Bilbao ((Regulation (EEC) No 2062/94; OJ L 216, 20.8.1994 as modified by OJ L 156, 7.7.1995. )), are sufficiently defined in the respective regulations which establish them.Both regulations specifically mention that these organisations should collaborate with other institutes, foundations and specialist organisations and existing programmes on a Community level in order to avoid any duplication of tasks. The Commission does not consider it necessary to prepare a new regulation in order to avoid duplication. In the case of the Bilbao agency, the regulation establishing it foresees a review procedure after a maximum period of five years since its coming into force. This procedure will be used by the Commission to propose any necessary changes to improve the functioning of the agency.The Commission considers that both organisations are developing their activities in a generally satisfactory way. The Commission seeks at all times to ensure the coherence of their activities in order to obtain the maximum Community added-value and the maximum effectiveness of the resources contributed.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3559/96 by Joaquín SISÓ CRUELLAS to the Commission. Non-tariff barriers to trade
Date: 1996-12-12
Institutions: European Parliament, SISO CRUELLAS
Subjects: access to information, database, export (EU), international trade, liberalisation of trade, market access, third country













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3559/96 by Joaquín SISÓ CRUELLAS to the Commission. Non-tariff barriers to trade  


Official Journal C 091 , 20/03/1997 P. 0087 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3559/96 by Joaquín Sisó Cruellas (PPE) to the Commission (12 December 1996)Subject: Non-tariff barriers to tradeAs the Commission is aware, Eurochambers (the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry) has just published a study in collaboration with the Commission on the non-tariff barriers to trade with third countries encountered by European undertakings. The study shows that one of the main obstacles consists of a lack of sufficient information on how to cope with the administrative regulations and customs procedures in force in those countries. To improve the situation, European undertakings are calling for 'one-stop shops' to be set up to provide information and help for European businesses wishing to export to third countries, and they are also calling for improved transparency and information regarding the rules and regulations in force in third countries.Does the Commission intend to take any steps in this respect?Answer given by Sir Leon Brittan on behalf of the Commission (21 January 1997)The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to Written Question E-3429/96 by Mr Méndez de Vigo ((See page 82. )).
Resolution on Romania
Date: 1996-12-12
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: Romania, child, child protection













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Resolution on Romania  


Official Journal C 020 , 20/01/1997 P. 0142 





B4-1359, 1420 and 1434/96Resolution on RomaniaThe European Parliament,- having regard to the Association Agreement between the European Union and Romania,- having regard to the conclusions of the meetings of the EU/Romania Joint Parliamentary Committee,A. whereas representatives of the parties constituting the new majority in Romania as a result of the elections of 3 November 1996 have declared that absolute priority will be given to measures to improve the situation of children in Romania, including more efficient mechanisms to ensure their implementation,B. whereas a large number of children in Romania are currently living below the poverty line; whereas an increasing number of children are forced to spend their lives on the street,C. whereas in the framework of the PHARE programme, the European Union has already given specific support to the Romanian Government for the development of a Childhood Protection Programme in Romania,D. whereas the relation of association and the future accession of Romania to the European Union also involves cooperation and partnership between the European Union and Romania in solving the difficulties that Romania has to overcome during the process of transition,1. Stresses that, within the framework of a general pre-accession strategy for Romania, the European Union should reinforce its contribution to an improvement of the situation of children in Romania;2. Calls on the Commission, the Council and the Member States to adopt and implement a joint programme with the Government of Romania to protect the children of this country and to make the necessary financial means for such a programme available as soon as possible;3. Calls on the Commission, the Council and the Member States to adopt, in cooperation with the Romanian Government, a specific programme for the street children in the major cities of Romania;4. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Commission, the Council and the Parliament, Government and President of Romania.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3540/96 by Bryan CASSIDY to the Commission. 1995 fraud cases involving the United Kingdom
Date: 1996-12-12
Institutions: CASSIDY, European Parliament
Subjects: United Kingdom, confidentiality, fraud, fraud against the EU













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3540/96 by Bryan CASSIDY to the Commission. 1995 fraud cases involving the United Kingdom  


Official Journal C 096 , 24/03/1997 P. 0090 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3540/96 by Bryan Cassidy (PPE) to the Commission (12 December 1996)Subject: 1995 fraud cases involving the United KingdomThe Commission's annual report for 1995 'Protecting the Community's financial interests - The fight against fraud' refers to 3 fraud cases involving the United Kingdom. They are:1. 3.7 Exports of rice from the United Kingdom to Sweden (page 61)2. 3.12 Sugar quotas in the United Kingdom (page 63)3. 3.14 Sales of milk outside the quotas in the United Kingdom (pages 63 and 64)Will the Commission give the names of those companies or individuals involved in these 3 cases of fraud?Answer given by Mrs Gradin on behalf of the Commission (10 January 1997)The Commission can not disclose the identity of companies or individuals involved in fraud cases such as those selected by the Honourable Member from the Commission's 1995 annual report on the fight against fraud. Confidentiality rules cover not only the communications received from the Member States ((Council Regulation (EEC) No 1468/81 of 19 May 1981 on mutual assistance between the administrative authorities of the Member States and cooperation between the latter and the Commission to ensure the correct application of the law on customs or agricultural matters - OJ L 144, 2.6.1981. Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 238/72 - OJ L 67, 14.3.1991. )) but also the inquiries carried out by the Commission.
Resolution on freedom of the press and human rights in Turkey
Date: 1996-12-12
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: Denmark, Member of Parliament, Türkiye, freedom of the press, imprisonment, removal













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Resolution on freedom of the press and human rights in Turkey  


Official Journal C 020 , 20/01/1997 P. 0143 





B4-1391 and 1398/96Resolution on freedom of the press and human rights in TurkeyThe European Parliament,- having regard to its previous resolutions on Turkey,A. gravely concerned about the continuing deterioration of the human rights situation in Turkey,B. seriously alarmed by the initiatives of the parties which make up Turkey's coalition government to restrict freedom of the press and control the work of journalists in Turkey,C. noting that the very existence of a draft law to restrict freedom of the press has deleterious effects on the ability of journalists to work freely,D. shocked by the seriousness of the attacks on the media in Turkey, particularly by means of the imprisonment, disappearance or assassination of numerous Turkish journalists, bombing of newspaper offices and political persecution of the publishers of certain newspapers,E. whereas Turkey's anti-terrorist legislation lends itself to unacceptable violations of freedom of expression, contrary to international human rights conventions signed by Turkey,F. shocked by the detention and subsequent fining and expulsion from Turkey of Soeren Soendergaard by Turkish police during his visit as a member of the Danish Parliament to observe the trial of Kemal Koç,G. surprised by reports that the Turkish authorities have a 'black list' of members and former members of the Danish Parliament who are regarded as undesirable in Turkey, and noting that the Turkish authorities have admitted the existence of the 'black list' and have handed the names to the Danish Foreign Minister,H. stressing that a significant improvement in the human rights situation is one of the indispensable conditions for the development of future relations between the European Union and Turkey,1. Expresses its firm opposition to attempts to restrict freedom of the press in Turkey and calls on the Turkish Government to abandon its plans to adopt a new law to restrict this freedom, which would damage relations between the EU and Turkey;2. Reaffirms its commitment to freedom of expression and calls on the Turkish Government and Parliament to guarantee the freedom of the Turkish media to carry out information work;3. Condemns the detention, fining and expulsion from Turkey of a member of the Danish Parliament;4. Expresses its concern at the existence of a 'black list' of elected European politicians in the Turkish State, and calls on the Council to take the necessary steps vis-à-vis the Turkish authorities to ensure that any form of 'black list' is done away with;5. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Danish Government and Parliament, the Turkish Government and the Turkish Grand National Assembly.