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Commission Regulation (EC) No 987/98 of 11 May 1998 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 1998-05-11
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agri-monetary policy, citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, pip fruit

12. 5. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 140/1

I

(Acts whose publication is obligatory)

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 987/98

of 11 May 1998

establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain
fruit and vegetables

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/
94 of 21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the applica-
the import arrangements for fruit and veget-
tion of
ables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2375/
96 (2), and in particular Article 4 (1) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92
of 28 December 1992 on the unit of account and the
conversion rates to be applied for the purposes of the
common agricultural policy (3), as last amended by Regu-
lation (EC) No 150/95 (4), and in particular Article 3 (3)
thereof,

Whereas Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down,
pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilat-
eral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commis-

sion fixes the standard values for imports from third
countries, in respect of the products and periods stipu-
lated in the Annex thereto;

Whereas, in compliance with the above criteria, the stand-
ard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the
Annex to this Regulation,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of
Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in
the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 12 May 1998.

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

Done at Brussels, 11 May 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 337, 24. 12. 1994, p. 66.
(2) OJ L 325, 14. 12. 1996, p. 5.
(3) OJ L 387, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.
(4) OJ L 22, 31. 1. 1995, p. 1.

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Official Journal of the European Communities

12. 5. 98

to the Commission Regulation of 11 May 1998 establishing the standard import values for
determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

ANNEX

CN code

0702 00 00

0709 90 70

0805 10 10, 0805 10 30, 0805 10 50

0805 30 10

0808 10 20, 0808 10 50, 0808 10 90

Third country
code (1)

Standard import
value

(ECU/100 kg)

204
999
052
204
999
052
204
212
600
624
999
382
388
999
060
388
400
404
508
512
524
528
804
999

143,0
143,0
80,7
87,8
84,3
33,9
39,3
60,0
53,9
46,4
46,7
58,8
58,8
58,8
42,3
70,9
89,0
93,2
82,0
82,3
88,6
73,1
107,1
80,9

(1) Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2317/97 (OJ L 321, 22. 11. 1997, p. 19). Code

‘999' stands for ‘of other origin'.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1439/98 by José GARCÍA-MARGALLO Y MARFIL to the Commission. Euro 1999
Date: 1998-05-11
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Economic and Monetary Union, European industrial area, France, competitiveness, economic consequence, euro, job creation, reduction of working time, social partners

C 50/36

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

22.2.1999

Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(25 June 1998)

1.

Apart from press claims the Commission possesses no evidence on any of these allegations.

2.
The Commission nonetheless remains vigilant in defence of Community interests and continues to make
stringent efforts to improve the security of its data networks, especially as regards e-mail communications. The
Commission condemns any and all attempts to breach the confidentiality of information held or transmitted by
the Community institutions.

3. and 4.

The Honourable Member is referred to the answer above.

(1999/C 50/052)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1439/98

by JosØ Garc(cid:237)a-Margallo y Marfil (PPE) to the Commission

(11 May 1998)

Subject: Euro 1999

The current French government has announced its intention to reduce working time to 35 hours a week.

In the Commission(cid:146)s view, what impact would extending this measure to all Member States of the Union have on
the competitiveness of European industry?

Answer given by Mr de Silguy on behalf of the Commission

(24 June 1998)

The green paper (cid:145)Partnership for a new organisation of work(cid:146) (1) examines the scope for improving competi-
tiveness and employment through a better organisation of work at the work place. Changes in working time
should be considered in this context.

In the 1998 Employment Guidelines (2), the social partners are invited to negotiate, (cid:145)at the appropriate levels, in
particular at sectoral and enterprise levels, agreements to modernise the organisation of work, including flexible
working arrangements, with the aim of making undertakings productive and competitive and achieving the
required balance between flexibility and security. Such agreements may, for example, cover the expression of
working time as an annual figure, the reduction of working hours, the reduction of overtime, the development of
part-time, lifelong training and career breaks(cid:146).

The question of working time is also addressed in the Commission communication on (cid:145)Growth and employment
in the stability oriented framework of EMU(cid:146) (3). Here an important distinction is made between compulsory and
voluntary reductions in working time. Whereas the former raise a number of questions, the latter offer the
possibility for increasing the labour content of growth.

Therefore specific measures of working time reductions at the micro-economic level where negotiated by the
social partners can play a positive role for employment provided that certain conditions are met.

(1) COM(97) 128.
(2) OJ C 30, 28.1.1998.
(3) COM(98) 103.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1430/98 by Daniel VARELA SUANZES- CARPEGNA to the Commission. European cooperation in developing the fisheries sector in third countries
Date: 1998-05-11
Institutions: European Parliament, VARELA SUANZES-CARPEGNA
Subjects: ACP countries, EU financing, European Development Fund, West Africa, fisheries policy, fishery management, fishery research, fishery resources, international cooperation

11.12.98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 386/127

(98/C 386/172)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1430/98

by Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna (PPE) to the Commission

(11 May 1998)

Subject: European cooperation in developing the fisheries sector in third countries

Will the Commission say what percentage of the funds earmarked for cooperation has been allocated by DG VIII
to the development of the fisheries sector in third countries over the past five years?

(98/C 386/173)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1431/98

by Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna (PPE) to the Commission

(11 May 1998)

Subject: European cooperation in developing the fisheries sector in third countries

Will the Commission say what percentage of the funds earmarked for cooperation has been allocated by DG VIII
to the development of the fisheries sector in West African countries over the past five years?

(98/C 386/174)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1432/98

by Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna (PPE) to the Commission

(11 May 1998)

Subject: European cooperation in developing the fisheries sector in third countries

Of the total number of projects financed from the funds earmarked for cooperation allocated by DG VIII to West
African countries, will the Commission say what percentage of the said funds has been assigned to projects to
develop the fisheries sector?

(98/C 386/175)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1433/98

by Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna (PPE) to the Commission

(11 May 1998)

Subject: European cooperation in developing the fisheries sector in third countries

Will the Comission indicate the nature and cost of the fisheries cooperation projects implemented or financed by
DG VIII over the past five years in the following countries: South Africa, Namibia, Gabon, Senegal, Equatorial
Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, C(cid:244)te d(cid:146)Ivoire, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Mauritania, Angola, Ghana and Cameroon?

(98/C 386/176)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1434/98

by Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna (PPE) to the Commission

(11 May 1998)

Subject: European cooperation in developing the fisheries sector in third countries

Will the Commission say which have been the 15 projects to develop the fisheries sector, implemented in West
African countries, to which DG VIII has allocated the most resources, and indicate the sum involved in each
instance?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1525/98 by Bertel HAARDER to the Council. Staff regulations for officials of the European Communities
Date: 1998-05-11
Institutions: European Parliament, HAARDER
Subjects: European Commission, European Parliament, European official, administrative structures, information centre, regulations for civil servants

C 323/134

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

21. 10. 98

Since 1988, pursuant to the interinstitutional agreements (cid:145)the two arms of the budgetary authority agree to accept
for the financial years (covered by the financial perspective) the maximum rates of increase for non-compulsory
expenditure deriving from the budgets established within the ceilings set by the financial perspective(cid:146). Before
that date, disagreements over the implementation of the provisions relating to the maximum rates of increase
several times (1980, 1982, 1986, 1987) prevented the budget procedure from running its normal course as well as
the adoption of the budget within the deadlines set.

With regard to the other points of the question put by the Honourable Member, it is not for the Commission to
pass judgment on the way a Member State (or one of its bodies) intends to broach the discussion on the proposals
presented.

(1)  OJ C 331, 7.12.1993.

(98/C 323/206)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-1525/98

by Bertel Haarder (ELDR) to the Council

(11 May 1998)

Subject: Staff regulations for officials of the European Communities

In the light of the critical attitude towards the Union in many Member States and of the current reform of the Staff
Regulations for EU officials, will the Council support initiatives to amend the Staff Regulations for EU officials
so  that,  irrespective  of  the  category  of  post,  such  officials  seconded  to  the  Commission(cid:146)s  and  Parliament(cid:146)s
information  offices  in  their  own  country  of  origin  are  employed  as  local  staff  for  the  duration  of  their
secondment?

Answer

(13/14 July 1998)

The Council would remind the Honourable Member that, in accordance with Article 24 of the Treaty establishing
a Single Council and a Single Commission of the European Communities, the Staff Regulations of officials of the
European  Communities  are  adopted  by  the  Council,  acting  by  a  qualified  majority,  on  a  proposal  from  the
Commission and after consulting the other institutions concerned.

To date, the Council has not received any proposal from the Commission to include in the Staff Regulations
specific proposals concerning officials seconded to the Commission(cid:146)s and Parliament(cid:146)s information offices.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1434/98 by Daniel VARELA SUANZES- CARPEGNA to the Commission. European cooperation in developing the fisheries sector in third countries
Date: 1998-05-11
Institutions: European Parliament, VARELA SUANZES-CARPEGNA
Subjects: ACP countries, EU financing, European Development Fund, West Africa, fisheries policy, fishery management, fishery research, fishery resources, international cooperation

11.12.98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 386/127

(98/C 386/172)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1430/98

by Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna (PPE) to the Commission

(11 May 1998)

Subject: European cooperation in developing the fisheries sector in third countries

Will the Commission say what percentage of the funds earmarked for cooperation has been allocated by DG VIII
to the development of the fisheries sector in third countries over the past five years?

(98/C 386/173)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1431/98

by Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna (PPE) to the Commission

(11 May 1998)

Subject: European cooperation in developing the fisheries sector in third countries

Will the Commission say what percentage of the funds earmarked for cooperation has been allocated by DG VIII
to the development of the fisheries sector in West African countries over the past five years?

(98/C 386/174)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1432/98

by Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna (PPE) to the Commission

(11 May 1998)

Subject: European cooperation in developing the fisheries sector in third countries

Of the total number of projects financed from the funds earmarked for cooperation allocated by DG VIII to West
African countries, will the Commission say what percentage of the said funds has been assigned to projects to
develop the fisheries sector?

(98/C 386/175)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1433/98

by Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna (PPE) to the Commission

(11 May 1998)

Subject: European cooperation in developing the fisheries sector in third countries

Will the Comission indicate the nature and cost of the fisheries cooperation projects implemented or financed by
DG VIII over the past five years in the following countries: South Africa, Namibia, Gabon, Senegal, Equatorial
Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, C(cid:244)te d(cid:146)Ivoire, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Mauritania, Angola, Ghana and Cameroon?

(98/C 386/176)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1434/98

by Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna (PPE) to the Commission

(11 May 1998)

Subject: European cooperation in developing the fisheries sector in third countries

Will the Commission say which have been the 15 projects to develop the fisheries sector, implemented in West
African countries, to which DG VIII has allocated the most resources, and indicate the sum involved in each
instance?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1414/98 by Joan COLOM I NAVAL to the Commission. Languages used in providing information on the euro on the Internet
Date: 1998-05-11
Institutions: COLOM I NAVAL, European Parliament
Subjects: European language, access to EU information, computer network, dissemination of EU information, euro, information network, official language, right to information, transmission network













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WRITTEN QUESTION E-1414/98by Joan Colom i Naval (PSE) to the Commission(11 May 1998)Subject: Languages used in providing information on the euro on the InternetOn accessing the Spanish version of the Commission's web page on the euro and consulting the topics "Citizens and Consumers" and "Enterprises and Finance", one finds that with the exception of a description of the information campaign, its aims and its internal organization, practically all of the information therein is available only in English, French or German, and in one instance in Dutch.Does the Commission not consider it a matter of urgency that the information on the euro, and above all the information under the said topics, should at least be available in the languages of the EU? If it does, what timetable has it set to achieve that end?Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission(15 July 1998)All the reference texts shown are available in the eleven languages.The most technical and specialised texts are always available in English, are usually available in French and German, and are available where resources allow in the other languages. This is the case for the for the Euro Papers series. The list of Euro Papers available and the languages covered is being sent direct to the Honourable Member and to the Parliament's Secretariat.Obviously, the best way of reaching an audience is, firstly, to use its language and, secondly, to use style and vocabulary which are as widely accessible as possible. The Commission is mindful of this objective, but the complexity and number of texts makes it difficult to completely fulfil this legitimate expectation, given the human and financial resources available.The Commission will try to better target those documents which should be translated into all languages, particularly those to which the Honourable Member refers.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1440/98 by José GARCÍA-MARGALLO Y MARFIL to the Commission. Euro 1999
Date: 1998-05-11
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: inflation, pay, third stage of EMU, wage cost, work productivity, working time

18.1.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 13/33

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(11 June 1998)

1.

The request was made by letter to France dated 17 December 1997.

The French authorities replied on 8 April 1998 providing detailed observations on the recent developments

2.
which have occurred in relation to the problem and the various actions taken.

3.

The Commission will in due course examine what further action to take in the light of this reply.

(1999/C 13/045)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1418/98

by Riccardo Nencini (PSE) to the Council

(11 May 1998)

Subject: Collective redundancy

Collective redundancy proceedings involving about 40 individuals are under way at the company (cid:145)Replay(cid:146), which
manufactures plastic products and is based in Scarperia in the province of Florence. The owner, S.P. Metal, whose
head office is in Paris, sold the company to A.C.P. Plastic, whose head office is in England, while mobility
procedures in respect of workers were under way. The company(cid:146)s management appears to have failed to comply
with the Council Directive of 17.2.1975 and subsequent amendments, and with the Council Directive of
14.2.1977 and subsequent amendments, in particular Articles 3, 4, and 6.

Does the Council intend to investigate the possible failure by the management of the company (cid:145)Replay(cid:146) to comply
with the afore-mentioned directives?

Reply

(24 September 1998)

The Council is not empowered to give an opinion on infringements of Community legislation. It is for the
Commission to ensure application of Community law, possibly with Court of Justice supervision.

(1999/C 13/046)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1440/98

by JosØ Garc(cid:237)a-Margallo y Marfil (PPE) to the Commission

(11 May 1998)

Subject: Euro 1999

The Commission Report on progress towards convergence and recommendation with a view to the transition to
the third stage of economic and monetary union (COM(98) 1999 final, 25.03.1998, p. 78) asserts that the Member
States(cid:146) pleasing performance on the inflation front is due to factors such as wage restraint and the consequent
reasonable rise in unit labour costs.

In the Commission(cid:146)s view, how likely is it that moderate inflation rates can be maintained if France introduces
labour reform by reducing working time to 35 hours a week?

Answer given by Mr de Silguy on behalf of the Commission

(10 July 1998)

Inflation trends in the Member States depend on a variety of factors. On the domestic front, these include unit
labour costs, profit margins and changes in indirect taxes. Where external factors are concerned, inflation is
linked among other things to movements in exchange rates and commodity prices.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1425/98 by Karin JÖNS to the Commission. Proposals on certain employment relationships
Date: 1998-05-11
Institutions: European Parliament, JOENS
Subjects: equal treatment, organisation of work, part-time employment, proposal (EU), restriction on competition, social security, temporary employment, work contract

C 386/126

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

11.12.98

Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission

(12 June 1998)

In May 1995 the Commission transmitted to the competent authorities its report on the evaluation of the systems
for the official control of food in Italy pursuant to Directive 93/99/EEC on the subject of additional measures
concerning the official control of foodstuffs (1). On this occasion the Commission said it would welcome greater
coordination between the various departments responsible for control and inspection. However, it should be
noted that the organisation of control services is a matter for the Member States. At any rate the Commission
considers that when infringements are ascertained, measures must be taken to protect consumers and, more
generally, to ensure compliance with the legislation.

(1) OJ L 290, 24.11.1993.

(98/C 386/171)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1425/98

by Karin J(cid:246)ns (PSE) to the Commission

(11 May 1998)

Subject: Proposals on certain employment relationships

In Official Journal C 40 of 7 February 1998 the Commission announced that it was withdrawing the proposal for a
European Parliament and Council Directive on certain employment relationships with regard to distortions of
competition, although not all the elements contained in the proposal were to be covered by Community rules.

1. Will the Commission state the reasons that led it to withdraw the above proposal?

2. What steps does the Commission intend to take to make those elements of the proposal which remain
unregulated subject to rules?

3.
Does the Commission share the view that, particularly with regard to social protection, Community rules on
part-time work, fixed-term employment and temporary work should be sought as a matter of urgency, so as to
ensure non-discrimination vis-(cid:224)-vis permanent full-time employment?

Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(6 July 1998)

The proposal concerning distortions of competition was on the table of the Council for more than seven
1.
years. It was clear from the discussion at Council level that this proposal had no chance of ever being adopted by
the Council.

There is still on the table of the Council a proposal for a directive on certain employment relationships with
2.
regard to working conditions based on Article 100 of the EC Treaty (1). Social partners have embarked on
negotiations on fixed-term contracts as a follow-up of their agreement on part-time.

The Commission will await the outcome of the debate on non-standard employment contracts before

3.
considering any further action.

(1) OJ C 224, 8.9.1990.