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Resolution on freedom of the media in Turkey
Date: 1997-05-15
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: Türkiye, communications profession, freedom of the press, political prisoner













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Resolution on freedom of the media in Turkey  


Official Journal C 167 , 02/06/1997 P. 0156 





B4-0370/97Resolution on freedom of the media in TurkeyThe European Parliament,- having regard to its previous resolutions on the violation of human rights in Turkey,A. whereas in particular its resolution of 13 December 1995 on the human rights situation in Turkey ((OJ C 17, 22.1.1996, p. 46.)), adopted in conjunction with its assent to the EU- Turkey customs union, clearly set out its desire for the development of new formal relations between the European Union and Turkey,B. emphasising that one of the indispensable preconditions for better relations between Turkey and the European Union is respect for freedom of the press,C. whereas, according to the New York Committee for Protecting Journalists (CPJ), Turkey - with 78 journalists in custody - tops the list of countries which constantly violate freedom of opinion and restrict the freedom of the press,D. whereas I Ks uk Yurtçu has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for being editor of the newspaper "Özgür Gündem¨, publication of which was banned in 1994,E. whereas the Union of European Journalists named I Ks uk Yurtçu journalist of the year in 1996 and declared 3 May 1997 a "Day of Solidarity with I Ks uk Yurtçu¨,F. whereas the journalist and sociologist Ismail Besikci, arrested under Article 8 of the "anti-terrorism¨ law for the opinions he has expressed on the situation of the Kurds, has been sentenced to 67 years in prison,1. Reaffirms its commitment to freedom of expression and calls on the Turkish Government to ensure that journalists and the Turkish media are able freely to exercise their profession;2. Calls on the Turkish Government to remove all legal obstacles to freedom of expression for the media and in particular Article 8 of the "anti-terrorism¨ law;3. Calls for the release of I Ks uk Yurtçu, Ismail Besikci and other Turkish journalists imprisoned for practising their profession;4. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Turkish Government and the Turkish Grand National Assembly.
Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 3069/95 establishing a European Community Observer Scheme applicable to Community fishing vessels operating in the Regulatory Area of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) (COM(96)0685 C4-0035/97 96/0310(CNS))
Date: 1997-05-15
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: North-West Atlantic Fisheries Organisation, data collection, fishing area, fishing controls, fishing regulations













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Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 3069/95 establishing a European Community Observer Scheme applicable to Community fishing vessels operating in the Regulatory Area of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) (COM(96)0685 C4-0035/97 96/0310(CNS))  


Official Journal C 167 , 02/06/1997 P. 0130 





Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 3069/95 establishing a European Community Observer Scheme applicable to Community fishing vessels operating in the Regulatory Area of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) (COM(96)0685 - C4- 0035/97 - 96/0310(CNS))The proposal was approved.Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 3069/95 establishing a European Community Observer Scheme applicable to Community fishing vessels operating in the Regulatory Area of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) (COM(96)0685 - C4-0035/97 - 96/0310(CNS))(Consultation procedure)The European Parliament,- having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(96)0685 - 96/0310(CNS) (( OJ C 25, 25.1.1997, p. 12.)),- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 43 of the EC Treaty (C4-0035/97),- having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,- having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries (A4-0150/97),1. Approves the Commission proposal;2. Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved by Parliament;3. Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to the Commission proposal;4. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission.
Resolution on the famine in North Korea
Date: 1997-05-15
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: North Korea, hunger













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Resolution on the famine in North Korea  


Official Journal C 167 , 02/06/1997 P. 0157 





B4-0418/97Resolution on the famine in North KoreaThe European Parliament,A. having regard to the dramatically worsening food shortage in North Korea which has reportedly cost over 100 000 lives since 1995,B. alarmed that the North Korean Government itself has admitted the deaths of 134 children from starvation,C. having regard to the flooding which has devastated North Korea in the last two years and which has destroyed large proportions of crops,D. having regard to the urgent warnings from international organizations such as the UN World Food Programme and the international league of Red Cross and Red Crescent associations that food supplies in North Korea are practically exhausted and the population has been reduced to eating grass and tree bark,E. having regard to the urgent appeal by the UN to its members for financial and practical support in organizing food aid and the provision of other aid supplies to a total value of US$ 126 million for the North Korean population,F. having regard to the appeal by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization for the establishment of a US$ 14.3 million aid programme to help North Korea grow more grain, rice and vegetables,G. whereas an EU financial contribution to the North Korean nuclear programme would simply go into the pockets of US industry, which is collaborating with South Korean firms to build two light-water reactors,The European Parliament,1. Underlines that the North Korean Government has its own responsibility for taking the necessary steps to open up the economy and allowing its people to participate in trade and development;2. Calls on the Commission and Council to take all necessary action forthwith to support the UN in its effort to alleviate the famine in North Korea;3. Criticizes the attitude of the US and South Korea in making the delivery of major food aid dependent on peace talks;4. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Commission, the Council, and the governments of the Member States, the US, Japan and North and South Korea.
Resolution on human rights in Vietnam
Date: 1997-05-15
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: Buddhism, Viet Nam, freedom of expression, freedom of religious beliefs, political prisoner













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Resolution on human rights in Vietnam  


Official Journal C 167 , 02/06/1997 P. 0154 





B4-0364, 0395, 0397 and 0435/97Resolution on human rights in VietnamThe European Parliament,- having regard to the Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, which is based on respect for human rights and democratic principles,A. whereas the agreement between the EU and ASEAN is shortly to be revised; whereas Vietnam has become a member of ASEAN since the most recent revision,B. whereas the Vietnamese Government continues to restrict civil liberties and violate human rights by significantly restricting freedom of speech, the media, assembly, association and religion,C. whereas, despite the fact that Article 70 of the Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, the Vietnamese Government continues to pursue a policy of religious persecution, in particular against the Unified Buddhist Church and the Catholic Church,D. deploring the fact that all the dignitaries of the Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam have been imprisoned in inhuman conditions,E. recalling that legislative elections are scheduled to be held on 20 July 1997,1. Reminds the Vietnamese authorities of the importance that the European Union attaches to the human rights clause in the Cooperation Agreement ratified last year;2. Condemns the human rights violations committed by the Vietnamese Government;3. Calls on the Vietnamese authorities to release all political and religious prisoners;4. Enjoins the Vietnamese authorities to ensure that the conditions of imprisonment in the Vietnamese prisons and camps are improved in accordance with their laws;5. Believes that the abrogation of all laws and decrees restricting freedom of expression and of the press is an essential condition for permanent development;6. Calls on the Vietnamese authorities to let the various faiths manage their own religious affairs as they see fit;7. Calls on the Vietnamese authorities to improve the impartiality and the transparency of the legal system;8. Calls on the Vietnamese Government to ensure that the legislative elections to be held on 20 July 1997 are genuinely free and fair;9. Calls on the Council and the Commission to continue to make human rights a priority issue in their relations with the Republic of Vietnam and with ASEAN;10. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Vietnamese authorities.
Resolution on Kenya
Date: 1997-05-15
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: Kenya, freedom of expression, national election, political violence













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Resolution on Kenya  


Official Journal C 167 , 02/06/1997 P. 0159 





B4-0366/97Resolution on KenyaThe European Parliament,A. noting the continuous abuse of human rights in Kenya as documented in both national and international reports,B. shocked by the recent escalation of police brutality and harassment against voices of government opposition and human rights activists,C. noting that President Moi has promised that security would be guaranteed to all in this election year,The European Parliament,1. Condemns the recent incidents of armed robbery and attacks on church workers, as reported by Archbishop Ndingi Mwana a Nzeki, Chairman of the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission of Kenya;2. Calls on the Kenyan Government to investigate such incidents and bring those responsible to justice;3. Calls on the Kenyan Government to ensure that a free and democratic election can take place;4. Calls for the immediate opening up of the airwaves to allow freedom of speech and the opportunity for diverse political voices to be heard;5. Reaffirms the principles set out in Article 5 of the Fourth Convention of Lomé; calls on the Council and Commission to keep the human rights situation in Kenya under regular review and exert the pressure required to ensure that all violations of the human, civil and political rights of the people are swiftly brought to an end;6. Calls on the Commission and the Council to express the EU's deep disquiet at recent events in Kenya;7. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Kenyan Government and the UN Secretary-General.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 891/97 of 15 May 1997 opening a Community tariff quota for certain goods originating from Turkey (1997)
Date: 1997-05-15
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Türkiye, customs union, pasta, tariff quota, trade promotion













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Commission Regulation (EC) No 891/97 of 15 May 1997 opening a Community tariff quota for certain goods originating from Turkey (1997)  


Official Journal L 126 , 17/05/1997 P. 0019 - 0020 





COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 891/97 of 15 May 1997 opening a Community tariff quota for certain goods originating from Turkey (1997)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Article 7 (2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (1),Whereas a Decision of the EC-Turkey Association Council (2) lays down, with a view to promoting the development of trade in accordance with the objectives of the customs union, annual quotas expressed in terms of value concerning, for the Community, certain pasta products and, for Turkey, certain processed agricultural products covered by Chapter 19 of the combined nomenclature;Whereas Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1460/96 (3) sets out the arrangements for managing the tariff quotas referred to by Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 3448/93;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for horizontal questions concerning trade in processed agricultural products not listed in Annex II to the Treaty,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:Article 1 The Community tariff quota given in the Annex to this Regulation shall be opened from 1 January to 31 December 1997.Article 2 The Community tariff quota referred to in Article 1 shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1460/96.Article 3 This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 15 May 1997.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 318, 20. 12. 1993, p. 18.(2) See page 26 of this Official Journal.(3) OJ No L 187, 26. 7. 1996, p. 18.ANNEX >TABLE>
Resolution on the WTO Panel on bananas
Date: 1997-05-15
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: ACP countries, Community preference, World Trade Organisation, preferential agreement, tropical fruit













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Resolution on the WTO Panel on bananas  


Official Journal C 167 , 02/06/1997 P. 0148 





B4-0377, 0378, 0380, 0383, 0390, 0392 and 0400/97Resolution on the WTO Panel on bananasThe European Parliament,- having regard to the GATT Agreement and its assent given on 14 December 1994 to the dispute settlement procedures in the framework of the WTO ((OJ C 18, 23.1.1995, p. 61.)),- having regard to the successful conflict settlement in earlier cases,1. Is concerned about the problematic situation of smaller producers in the traditional banana- supplying countries and for similar suppliers within the EU;2. Finds the opinion delivered by the WTO Panel unacceptable and therefore urges the Commission to go through the full appeal procedure against those points not covered by clear GATT rules;3. Is deeply concerned about the impact that this opinion has already caused among the banana producers in the Community and the traditional exporters of bananas among the ACP;4. Urges the Commission to present a clear strategy for the future banana market which enables EU obligations towards its ACP partners and EU producers to be met;5. Is in favour of retaining and improving the Community banana regime in order to protect the interests of producers in the ACP states, in accordance with the undertakings entered into under the Lomé Convention, and those of Community producers;6. Stresses, however, that there is a need on the part of those concerned with the future of the regime to begin to devise proposals for an alternative regime which fulfils the objectives of sustainable banana production in accordance with the representative organizations of small producers and workers directly affected by the regime,7. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, and the governments of the ACP countries and the EU Member States.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 890/97 of 15 May 1997 opening a Community tariff quota for certain goods originating from Turkey (1996)
Date: 1997-05-15
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Türkiye, customs union, pasta, tariff quota, trade promotion













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Commission Regulation (EC) No 890/97 of 15 May 1997 opening a Community tariff quota for certain goods originating from Turkey (1996)  


Official Journal L 126 , 17/05/1997 P. 0017 - 0018 





COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 890/97 of 15 May 1997 opening a Community tariff quota for certain goods originating from Turkey (1996)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Article 7 (2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (1),Whereas a Decision of the EC-Turkey Association Council (2) lays down, with a view to promoting the development of trade in accordance with the objectives of the customs union, annual quotas expressed in terms of value concerning, for the Community, certain pasta products and, for Turkey, certain processed agricultural products covered by Chapter 19 of the combined nomenclature;Whereas Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1460/96 (3) sets out the arrangements for managing the tariff quotas referred to by Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 3448/93;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for horizontal questions concerning trade in processed agricultural products not listed in Annex II to the Treaty,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:Article 1 The Community tariff quota given in the Annex to this Regulation shall be opened from 1 November to 31 December 1996.Article 2 The Community tariff quota referred to in Article 1 shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1460/96.Article 3 This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 November 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 15 May 1997.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 318, 20. 12. 1993, p. 18.(2) See page 26 of this Official Journal.(3) OJ No L 187, 26. 7. 1996, p. 18.ANNEX >TABLE>
Resolution on social labelling
Date: 1997-05-15
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: child labour, code of conduct, industrial product, labelling, labour standard, non-governmental organisation













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Resolution on social labelling  


Official Journal C 167 , 02/06/1997 P. 0158 





B4-0363, 0414 and 0421/97Resolution on social labellingThe European Parliament,- having regard to its resolution of 14 December 1995 on the application of social clauses within the framework of the multiannual programme for generalized tariff preferences inter alia with regard to Pakistan and Myanmar (Burma) ((OJ C 17, 22.1.1996, p. 201.)),- having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the 'European 'fair trade¨ marking movement' (CES 538/96, 24 April 1996) and its recommendation that a separate budget heading be created to promote the work of the certification organizations,- having regard to the communication from the Commission to the Council on the trading system and internationally recognized labour standards (COM(96)0402),A. whereas in a number of the world's countries working conditions are inhumane, particularly for women, and whereas millions of children are being exploited and reduced to slavery,B. whereas the 'Clean Clothes¨ campaign launched by European NGOs is currently under way in several Union countries,C. whereas one of the campaign's aims is to require brand-name manufacturers and distributors to observe workers' rights and subscribe to a code of conduct monitored by an independent organization,D. having regard to the efforts of the Rugmark Foundation in India and Nepal to help eliminate exploitative child labour in the carpet industry by means of its certification system on the basis of monitoring compliance with labour standards,1. Considers that forced labour and the abuse of women's and child labour are violations of human rights;2. Welcomes the initiative of the NGOs behind the 'Clean Clothes¨ campaign and Rugmark and the other fair-trade initiatives and gives them its support;3. Asks the Commission accordingly to give these NGOs active support by granting them a subsidy so that they can expand their activities;4. Calls on the Commission to draft a directive concerning social labelling on textile products, shoes and carpets which indicates that workers' rights have been respected;5. Calls on the Commission to submit as soon as possible practical proposals as to how, in time for the beginning of 1998, use can be made of the possibility provided for by the GSP of granting additional tariff preferences to countries which comply with the fundamental ILO conventions (inter alia against child labour);6. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to continue their efforts to introduce a social clause at WTO level;7. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the ILO and WTO Secretaries-General.