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Commission Regulation (EC) No 554/98 of 11 March 1998 altering the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in the natural state
Date: 1998-03-11
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: export refund, raw sugar, white sugar

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Official Journal of the European Communities

12. 3. 98

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 554/98

of 11 March 1998

altering the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in the natural
state

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1785/81
of 30 June 1981 on the common organization of the
markets in the sugar sector (1), as last amended by Regula-
tion (EC) No 1599/96 (2), and in particular the second
subparagraph of Article 19 (4) thereof,

Whereas the refunds on white sugar and raw sugar
exported in the natural state were fixed by Commission
Regulation (EC) No 512/98 (3);

Whereas it
follows from applying the detailed rules
contained in Regulation (EC) No 512/98 to the informa-
tion known to the Commission that the export refunds at

present in force should be altered to the amounts set out
in the Annex hereto,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The export refunds on the products listed in Article 1 (1)
(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 1785/81, undenatured and
exported in the natural state, as fixed in the Annex to
Regulation (EC) No 512/98 are hereby altered to the
amounts shown in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 12 March 1998.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member
States.

Done at Brussels, 11 March 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 177, 1. 7. 1981, p. 4.
(2) OJ L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 43.
(3) OJ L 65, 5. 3. 1998, p. 5.

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to the Commission Regulation of 11 March 1998 altering the export refunds on white sugar
and raw sugar exported in its unaltered state

ANNEX

Product code

1701 11 90 9100
1701 11 90 9910
1701 11 90 9950
1701 12 90 9100
1701 12 90 9910
1701 12 90 9950

Amount of refund

(cid:190) ECU/100 kg (cid:190)

39,25
37,53

39,25
37,53

(1)
(1)
(2)
(1)
(1)
(2)

(cid:190) ECU/1 % of sucrose (cid:253) 100 kg (cid:190)

1701 91 00 9000

0,4267

1701 99 10 9100
1701 99 10 9910
1701 99 10 9950

(cid:190) ECU/100 kg (cid:190)

42,67
42,67
42,67

(cid:190) ECU/1 % of sucrose (cid:253) 100 kg (cid:190)

1701 99 90 9100

0,4267

(1) Applicable to raw sugar with a yield of 92 %; if the yield is other than 92 %,
the refund applicable is calculated in accordance with the provisions of
Article 17a (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 1785/81.

(2) Fixing suspended by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2689/85 (OJ L 255, 26. 9.
1985, p. 12), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3251/85 (OJ L 309, 21. 11.
1985, p. 14).
Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the draft Council Regulation on statistical returns in respect of carriage of goods by road (COM(97)0443 C4-0514/ 97 97/0233(CNS))(Consultation procedure)
Date: 1998-03-11
Institutions: Committee on Transport and Tourism, European Parliament
Subjects: EU statistics, carriage of goods, commercial vehicle, common transport policy, data collection, road transport, statistical nomenclature













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Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the draft Council Regulation on statistical returns in respect of carriage of goods by road (COM(97)0443 C4-0514/ 97 97/0233(CNS))(Consultation procedure)  


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A4-0072/98Draft Council Regulation on statistical returns in respect of carriage of goods by road (COM(97)0443 - C4-0514/97 - 97/0233(CNS))The draft was approved with the following amendments:(Amendment 1)Article 8(3)>Original text>3. After data have been collected over three years, the Commission shall transmit a report to the Council on experience acquired in the work carried out pursuant to this Regulation.>Text following EP vote>3.After data have been collected over three years, the Commission shall transmit a report to the Council and the European Parliament on experience acquired in the work carried out pursuant to this Regulation.(Amendment 2)Article 10(3)>Original text>3. The budgetary authority shall determine the appropriations available for each year.>Text following EP vote>3.The budgetary authority shall determine the appropriations available for each year. In its report pursuant to Article 8(3), the Commission shall show how the Community funds allocated to this measure have been spent.Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the draft Council Regulation on statistical returns in respect of carriage of goods by road (COM(97)0443 - C4-0514/97 - 97/0233(CNS))(Consultation procedure)The European Parliament,- having regard to the Commission draft, COM(97)0443 - 97/0233(CNS) ((OJ C 341, 11.11.1997, p. 9.)),- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 213 of the Treaty (C4-0514/97),- having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,- having regard to the report of the Committee on Transport and Tourism and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (A4-0072/98),1. Approves the Commission draft subject to Parliament's amendments;2. Calls on the Commission to amend its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 189a(2) of the EC Treaty;3. Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved by Parliament;4. Calls for the conciliation procedure to be opened should the Council intend to depart from the text approved by Parliament;5. Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to the Commission proposal;6. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 558/98 of 11 March 1998 fixing the maximum export refunds for olive oil for the eighth partial invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender issued by Regulation (EC) No 1978/97
Date: 1998-03-11
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, export licence, export refund, olive oil

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 558/98

of 11 March 1998

fixing the maximum export refunds for olive oil for the eighth partial invitation
to tender under the standing invitation to tender issued by Regulation (EC) No
1978/97

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of
22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common
organisation of the market in oils and fats (1), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1581/96 (2), and in
particular Article 3 thereof,

Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1978/97 (3)
issued a standing invitation to tender with a view to
determining the export refunds on olive oil;

Whereas Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1978/97
provides that maximum amounts are to be fixed for the
export refunds in the light in particular of the current
situation
the
Community and world olive-oil markets and on the basis
of the tenders received; whereas contracts are awarded to
any tenderer who submits a tender at the level of the
maximum refund or at a lower level;

developments

foreseeable

and

on

Whereas, for the purposes of applying the abovemen-
tioned provisions, the maximum export refunds should be
set at the levels specified in the Annex;

Whereas the Management Committee for Oils and Fats
has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by
its chairman,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The maximum export refunds for olive oil for the eighth
partial invitation to tender under the standing invitation
to tender issued by Regulation (EC) No 1978/97 are
hereby fixed in the Annex, on the basis of the tenders
submitted by 9 March 1998.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 12 March 1998.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member
States.

Done at Brussels, 11 March 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ 172, 30. 9. 1966, p. 3025/66.
(2) OJ L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 11.
(3) OJ L 278, 11. 10. 1997, p. 7.

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ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of 11 March 1998 fixing the maximum export refunds for
olive oil for the eighth partial invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender
issued by Regulation (EC) No 1978/97

Product code

Amount of refund

(ECU/100 kg)

1509 10 90 9100

1509 10 90 9900

1509 90 00 9100

1509 90 00 9900

1510 00 90 9100

1510 00 90 9900

6,00

(cid:190)

4,50

(cid:190)

(cid:190)

(cid:190)

NB: The product codes and the footnotes are defined in amended

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 854/98 by Lyndon HARRISON to the Commission. Responsibility for fire
Date: 1998-03-11
Institutions: European Parliament, HARRISON
Subjects: European Commission, fire protection, liability

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Answer given by Mr Pinheiro on behalf of the Commission

(26 March 1998)

Compliance with democratic principles and the rule of law in Togo require any presidential election there to be
completely above board and the lead-up to it open and fair.

In reply to the Honourable Member(cid:146)s question, a specialist was sent out earlier this month to determine whether
and how support could be given to the belatedly established national electoral commission in light of the fact that
the first round of presidential elections is set for June this year.

The Commission intends to continue very close monitoring of the elections in conjunction with the Member
States. It is supporting campaigns by Togolese NGOs to inform the public of the elections and will assist with a
training programme for those bodies involved in the electoral process.

(98/C 304/244)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0854/98

by Lyndon Harrison (PSE) to the Commission

(11 March 1998)

Subject: Responsibility for fire

The responsibility for fire falls across many directorates-general of the European Commission. In what way does
the Commission ensure that these matters are dealt with in a coherent and focused manner?

Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(8 April 1998)

The Commission is collecting the information it needs to answer the question. It will communicate its findings as
soon as possible.

(98/C 304/245)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0867/98

by Armelle Guinebertie‘re (UPE) to the Council

(31 March 1998)

Subject: Netherlands(cid:146) bill on the treatment of prostitution and procuring

The attention of the Council of Justice Ministers is drawn to a bill tabled by the Netherlands government in that
country concerning the treatment of prostitution and procuring.

This bill lifts the ban on brothels, sets out a female sex workers(cid:146) charter for so-called voluntary prostitutes and
decriminalizes procuring. If it is passed, the bill is likely to set a European precedent.

Can the Council of Minister of the European Union accept legislation which undermines the inviolability and
inalienability of the human body and repudiates the UN Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons
and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others of December 1949?

The Council is not competent to comment on bills submitted by the Member States(cid:146) governments.

Answer

(4 June 1998)
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 890/98 by Patricia McKENNA to the Commission. Refusal by the Irish airline Ryanair to recognize trade unions
Date: 1998-03-11
Institutions: European Parliament, MCKENNA
Subjects: Ireland, air transport, collective bargaining, freedom of association, labour law, liberalisation of the market, trade union

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(98/C 323/131)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0890/98

by Patricia McKenna (V) to the Commission

(11 March 1998)

Subject: Refusal by the Irish airline Ryanair to recognize trade unions

Ryanair, the Irish airline, has been involved in a protracted dispute with its baggage handlers. The dispute arises
from  the  company(cid:146)s  refusal  to  recognise  or  negotiate  with  the  trade  union  representing  these  workers.
The company  has  also  refused  to  go  through  the  normal  channels  for  resolving  trade  disputes,  as  it  will  not
participate in any arbitration procedure initiated by the Irish Labour Court.

Ryanair(cid:146)s management has been a major beneficiary of the liberalistion of air transport within the EU.

Bearing in mind Articles 11 to 13 of the European Social Charter, which deals with the rights of workers to
freedom of association and collective bargaining, will the Commission investigate the issues surrounding the
Ryanair dispute and issue a report thereon? What other action does it propose to take on this dispute?

When will the Commission be publishing its promised assessment on the social impact of the liberalization of air
transport?

Does the Commission have any proposals on how rights of workers to freedom of association and collective
bargaining may be upheld in cases where companies seek to deny these rights?

Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(23 April 1998)

The Commission is conducting a detailed investigation of the problem raised by the Honourable Member and
will inform her of the outcome as soon as possible.

(98/C 323/132)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0891/98

by Daniela Raschhofer (NI) to the Commission

(26 March 1998)

Subject: Confirmation of readiness for the euro

On Wednesday, 25 February 1998, a study was presented in Bonn by the (cid:145)Association for European Monetary
Union(cid:146) which confirmed 14 countries as being ready for the euro.

1. Who is the head of this Association for European Monetary Union?

2. Which European economists and institutions contributed to the study?

3.

How were they selected?

Has the Commission commissioned its own studies on the subject? If so, who has been commissioned to

4.
carry out what studies?

5.

6.

7.

How much financial support did the Commission provide for this study or this association?

Does the Commission concur fully with the views stated in the study?

Does the data referred to derive from national sources or were other sources, e.g. Eurostat data, used?

How do the authors of the studies define the terms (cid:145)financial policy criteria(cid:146) and (cid:145)long-term fulfilment of

8.
the convergence criteria(cid:146)?

9.

How does the study support the statement on the democratic legitimacy of the ECB?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 879/98 by David HALLAM to the Commission. Proposed United States Department of Agriculture Standards for Organic Produce
Date: 1998-03-11
Institutions: European Parliament, HALLAM
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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 879/98 by David HALLAM to the Commission. Proposed United States Department of Agriculture Standards for Organic Produce  


Official Journal C 386 , 11/12/1998 P. 0051 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-0879/98by David Hallam (PSE) to the Commission(11 March 1998)Subject: Proposed United States Department of Agriculture Standards for Organic ProduceIs the Commission aware that the United States Department of Agriculture has released a 600 - page document setting out its standard for organic agriculture?Could the Commission confirm that the United States Department of Agriculture's proposal would classify the following practices as "organic":- Genetically-engineered crops?- Intensive animal husbandry?- Routine use of antibiotics?- Irradiation of food?- Use of chemicals unacceptable under European organic standards?- Liberal use of non-organic ingredients in processed organic food?Will the Commission contact the USDA and indicate that these standards fall far short of European definitions of what is "organic", that the introduction of such standards would cause enormous confusion for the consumer and that this could have an adverse impact on the reputation of organic products and damage most of Europe's small specialist organic farmers?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission(24 April 1998)The Commission would like first to refer to its answer to written question E-0325/98 by Mr Gahrton(1).The Commission is currently studying in detail the proposed American regulations in view of its comments under the World trade organisation (WTO) agreement on technical barriers to trade. In the framework of this examination the Commission noted already that on certain issues such as the use of genetically modified organisms, irradiation, use of certain fertilizers and plant protection products, and incorporation of ingredients from conventional agriculture in composed foodstuffs, the proposed American regulations seem to be less stringent than the provisions of Regulation (EEC) 2092/91 of 24 June 1991 on organic production of agricultural products and indications referring thereto on agricultural products and foodstuffs(2) and the proposal(3) for including livestock production under the scope of that Regulation.(1) OJ C 310, 9.10.1998, p. 50.(2) OJ L 198, 22.7.1991.(3) COM(97) 747 final.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 555/98 of 11 March 1998 fixing the maximum export refund for white sugar for the 30th partial invitation to tender issued within the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1408/97
Date: 1998-03-11
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, export licence, export refund, white sugar

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Official Journal of the European Communities

12. 3. 98

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 555/98

of 11 March 1998

fixing the maximum export refund for white sugar for the 30th partial invitation
to tender issued within the framework of the standing invitation to tender
provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1408/97

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1785/81
of 30 June 1981 on the common organization of the
markets in the sugar sector (1), as last amended by Regula-
tion (EC) No 1599/96 (2), and in particular the second
subparagraph of Article 17 (5)

(b) thereof,

Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1408/97 of 22
July 1997 on a standing invitation to tender to determine
refunds on exports of white sugar (3),
levies and/or
requires partial invitations to tender to be issued for the
export of this sugar;

Whereas, pursuant to Article 9 (1) of Regulation (EC) No
1408/97 a maximum export refund shall be fixed, as the
case may be, account being taken in particular of the state
and foreseeable development of
the Community and
world markets in sugar, for the partial invitation to tender
in question;

following an examination of

the tenders
Whereas,
submitted in response to the 30th partial invitation to
tender, the provisions set out in Article 1 should be
adopted;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are
in accordance with the opinion of
the Management
Committee for Sugar,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For the 30th partial invitation to tender for white sugar
to Regulation (EC) No 1408/97 the
issued pursuant
maximum amount of the export refund is fixed at ECU
45,685 per 100 kilograms.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 12 March 1998.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member
States.

Done at Brussels, 11 March 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 177, 1. 7. 1981, p. 4.
(2) OJ L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 43.
(3) OJ L 194, 23. 7. 1997, p. 16.