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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1461/98 by Honório NOVO to the Commission. Additional information concerning the EPAC restructuring and financial reorganization plan
Date: 1998-05-13
Institutions: European Parliament, NOVO
Subjects: European Commission, Portugal, State aid, agro-industry, cereals, control of State aid, exchange of information, industrial restructuring, job cuts, public sector

5.2.1999

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Official Journal of the European Communities

C 31/41

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(23 June 1998)

In reply to the Honourable Member(cid:146)s question, the temporary special measures for the hops sector adopted by the
Council on 25 May 1998 with a view to the temporary resting or grubbing up of hops are entirely optional for the
producer Member States, which can decide whether to apply them or not.

1997 was taken as the base year for the measures because the prices on the open market, especially for German
hops (which account for 80 % of the Community(cid:146)s production), have fallen to very low levels that are appreciably
below the average for the last 20 years.

(1999/C 31/051)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1461/98

by Hon(cid:243)rio Novo (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(13 May 1998)

Subject: Additional information concerning the EPAC restructuring and financial reorganization plan

In December 1997 the Portuguese Government notified the Commission of the measures contained in the EPAC
restructuring and financial reorganization plan [EPAC = Agri-food and Cereals Company].

On receiving that notification the Commission asked the Portuguese Government to provide eleven additional
pieces of information which it felt it needed in order to be able to analyse the plan in question and, therefore, to be
able to assess the degree of compliance thereof with the EU Treaty.

Did the Commission consider the eleven additional pieces of information provided by the Portuguese authorities
to be sufficient? What exactly was the substance of the information?

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(5 June 1998)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to written question no. P-1423/98 by
Mr Novo (1).

(1) OJ C 402, 22.12.1998.

(1999/C 31/052)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1471/98

by Susan Waddington (PSE) to the Commission

(13 May 1998)

Subject: EU assistance to NGOs working with street children in Honduras

Many European Union citizens are concerned about the plight of homeless (cid:145)street children(cid:146) in Honduras and other
countries. What action is the Commission taking, both financially and politically, to support NGOs working in
Honduras and other countries to improve the situation of these (cid:145)street children(cid:146)?

Answer given by Mr Mar(cid:237)n on behalf of the Commission

(26 June 1998)

The Commission is aware of the plight of street children in Honduras and other countries.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1517/98 by Claudia ROTH to the Commission. Commission funds paid to the Federal Office for the Recognition of Foreign Refugees
Date: 1998-05-13
Institutions: European Parliament, ROTH
Subjects: Germany, consultancy, credit, financial aid, legal aid, non-governmental organisation, refugee

11.12.98

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Official Journal of the European Communities

C 386/141

(98/C 386/195)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1515/98

by Helena Torres Marques (PSE) to the Commission

(13 May 1998)

Subject: Statistics on women

At the 1997 meeting of the Commissioners(cid:146) Working Party on Equal Opportunities, Commissioner Wulf-Mathies
announced that statistics would be available as from June 1997 on positive actions in the field of equal
opportunities and that they would be published in a brochure.

Can the Commission say what progress has been made in this connection and forward the relevant statistical
data?

Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(19 June 1998)

Statistical data on equal opportunities for women and men are published each year in the Commission (cid:145)Annual
Report on equal opportunities for women and men in the European Union(cid:146).

This publication provides a good overview of recent data on the issue. The second edition (corresponding to
1997) was adopted by the Commission on 13 May 1998 and a copy is sent direct to the Honourable Member and
to Parliament(cid:146)s Secretariat.

Furthermore, the Commission publishes regularly in its publication (cid:145)Statistics in Focus(cid:146) recent data on equal
opportunities for women and men. In 1997, it published the results of the survey on the structure of earnings (1)
which provided data on the gender wage gap.

(1)

Spain, France, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Statistics in Focus No 15/97.

(98/C 386/196)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1517/98

by Claudia Roth (V) to the Commission

(13 May 1998)

Subject: Commission funds paid to the Federal Office for the Recognition of Foreign Refugees

In the EU bulletin of 28 January 1998 published by the German Commission representation it was reported that
the Federal Office for the Recognition of Foreign Refugees (BAFI) in N(cid:252)rnberg receives funds from the
Commission to pay for independent legal advice for asylum seekers at Frankfurt Airport.

Is the Commission aware that in a judgment of 1996 the Federal Constitutional Court called on the German
federal authorities to set up an independent legal advice service?

Does the Commission take the view that the limited means available for work with asylum seekers should be paid
to national authorities?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1474/98 by Ursula STENZEL to the Commission. Fourth Framework Programme for Research
Date: 1998-05-13
Institutions: European Parliament, STENZEL
Subjects: Austria, EU programme, research programme

C 310/158

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

9. 10. 98

I would ask the appropriate Member of the Commision, therefore, why, for instance, citizens of the European
Union residing in France were unable to vote in the local elections there. Does the term (cid:145)the right to vote at
municipal elections(cid:146), as used in the Treaty, apply only to municipal elections, or ought not all citizens of the
European  Union  also  to  have  the  right,  as  a  matter  of  principle,  to  vote  in  elections  at  other  levels  of  local
government, for example to the authorities of regions and departments in France? Ought not at least these rights,
which promote the realization of the principles of the rule of law in the European Union, to be interpreted in
accordance  with  the  purpose  for  which  they  were  adopted,  so  that  citizens  of  the  Union  can  participate  in
representative decision-making at local level outside their home country?

Moreover,  how,  in  practice,  is  the  right  of  citizens  of  the  Union  to  vote  in  municipal  elections  guaranteed?
Practical experience has shown that, inter alia in France, the right to vote in municipal elections has not been
guaranteed to all citizens of the European Union.

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(10 June 1998)

The  Commission  would  refer  the  Honourable  Member  to  the  reply  it  gave  to  Oral  Question  H-316/98  by
Mr White during question time at Parliament(cid:146)s April 1998 part-session (1).

(1)  Debates of the Parliament (April 1998).

(98/C 310/220)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1474/98

by Ursula Stenzel (PPE) to the Commission

(13 May 1998)

Subject: Fourth Framework Programme for Research

How many applications have been submitted from Austria in connection with the Fourth Framework Programme
in the field of Research?

How many applications has the Commission approved, and to which specific projects do they relate?

What does this list of projects look like excluding mergers?

Who were the coordinators of these projects, and what were the partner countries involved?

How much money was made available for the individual projects?

Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission

(5 June 1998)

The Commission is collecting the information it needs to answer the question. It will communicate its findings as
soon as possible.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1511/98 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. Latest developments with regard to the central dairy in Rome
Date: 1998-05-13
Institutions: ANGELILLI, European Parliament
Subjects: Latium, State aid, aid to undertakings, dairy industry, dominant position, free competition, privatisation, restriction on competition













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WRITTEN QUESTION E-1511/98by Roberta Angelilli (NI) to the Commission(13 May 1998)Subject: Latest developments with regard to the central dairy in RomeWith reference to the previous questions on the central dairy in Rome - E-3408/97(1) and E-0547/98(2) and in the light of reports in the local press on 30 March this year, can the Commission say:1. whether it does not consider that the granting of State aid to cover the operational costs of Rome central dairy may adversely affect the freedom of competition guaranteed by the Treaty;2. whether it does not consider that the privatization procedure carried out by Rome city council is in accordance with the directives currently in force?Can the Commission also keep the author of this question informed about any conclusions it may reach in the course of its work on the subject?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission(10 June 1998)1. According to its constant practice for application of Articles 92 to 94 of the EC Treaty, the Commission considers that the granting of operating aid to any company is likely to be incompatible with the common market, since it provides this company with a competitive advantage not available to other Community operators not receiving comparable aid. In its decision opening the procedure provided in Article 93(2) of the EC Treaty in regard to operating aids being granted to Centrale del Latte di Roma, the Commission maintained its established policy.2. Although the Commission is not opposed to the privatisation of Central del Latte di Roma, it has opened the procedure provided in Article 93 (2) of the EC Treaty because of doubts about the existence and the compatibility with the Treaty of certain aids that appear to have been granted in the framework of the privatisation process.(1) OJ C 158, 25.5.1998, p. 103.(2) OJ C 310, 9.10.1998, p. 84.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1474/98 by Ursula STENZEL to the Commission. Fourth Framework Programme for Research (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1998-05-13
Institutions: European Parliament, STENZEL
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WRITTEN QUESTION E-1474/98by Ursula Stenzel (PPE) to the Commission(13 May 1998)Subject: Fourth Framework Programme for ResearchHow many applications have been submitted from Austria in connection with the Fourth Framework Programme in the field of Research?How many applications has the Commission approved, and to which specific projects do they relate?What does this list of projects look like excluding mergers?Who were the coordinators of these projects, and what were the partner countries involved?How much money was made available for the individual projects?Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission(5 June 1998)The Commission is collecting the information it needs to answer the question. It will communicate its findings as soon as possible.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1478/98 by Iñigo MÉNDEZ DE VIGO to the Commission. Activities of dental surgeons
Date: 1998-05-13
Institutions: European Parliament, MENDEZ DE VIGO
Subjects: Spain, approximation of laws, dental medicine, infringement procedure (EU), medical training, recognition of diplomas, right of establishment, teaching curriculum

11.12.98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 386/137

(98/C 386/190)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1478/98

by Iæigo MØndez de Vigo (PPE) to the Commission

(13 May 1998)

Subject: Activities of dental surgeons

Can the Commission report on the stage reached in the infringement proceedings initiated against the Kingdom of
Spain on the grounds of failure to comply with Directive 78/687/EEC (1)?

(1) OJ L 233, 24.8.1978, p. 10.

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(15 June 1998)

The Commission initiated infringement proceedings in connection with the recognition by Spain of dentists(cid:146)
diplomas obtained in third countries and which do not comply with the minimum training requirements set out in
Council Directive 78/687/EEC of 25 July 1978 concerning the coordination of provisions laid down by law,
regulation or administrative action in respect of the activities of dental practitioners. On the basis of the reply to
the reasoned opinion and of the additional information received from the Spanish authorities, the Commission
decided on 10 December 1996 to initiate proceedings before the Court of Justice. However, on the basis of
information subsequently provided by the Spanish authorities and concerning in particular recent case-law of the
Spanish Supreme Court, which handed down an interpretation of the international agreements on the recognition
of diplomas which is in line with Community law, the Commission decided on 10 December 1997 to stay
proceedings before the Court of Justice.

(98/C 386/191)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1496/98

by Richard Corbett (PSE) to the Commission

(13 May 1998)

Subject: Discrimination on the ground of sexual orientation

Following the ECJ judgment in the case of Grant-v-South West Trains (Case C-249/96), does the Commission
intend to introduce legislation outlawing discrimination based on sexual orientation as soon as the Treaty of
Amsterdam enters into force?

Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(12 June 1998)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to written question No E-756/98 by
Mrs Ojala (1).

(1)

See page 40.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1471/98 by Susan WADDINGTON to the Commission. EU assistance to NGOs working with street children in Honduras
Date: 1998-05-13
Institutions: European Parliament, WADDINGTON
Subjects: EU aid, European Union, Honduras, child, child protection, children's rights, non-governmental organisation

5.2.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 31/41

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(23 June 1998)

In reply to the Honourable Member(cid:146)s question, the temporary special measures for the hops sector adopted by the
Council on 25 May 1998 with a view to the temporary resting or grubbing up of hops are entirely optional for the
producer Member States, which can decide whether to apply them or not.

1997 was taken as the base year for the measures because the prices on the open market, especially for German
hops (which account for 80 % of the Community(cid:146)s production), have fallen to very low levels that are appreciably
below the average for the last 20 years.

(1999/C 31/051)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1461/98

by Hon(cid:243)rio Novo (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(13 May 1998)

Subject: Additional information concerning the EPAC restructuring and financial reorganization plan

In December 1997 the Portuguese Government notified the Commission of the measures contained in the EPAC
restructuring and financial reorganization plan [EPAC = Agri-food and Cereals Company].

On receiving that notification the Commission asked the Portuguese Government to provide eleven additional
pieces of information which it felt it needed in order to be able to analyse the plan in question and, therefore, to be
able to assess the degree of compliance thereof with the EU Treaty.

Did the Commission consider the eleven additional pieces of information provided by the Portuguese authorities
to be sufficient? What exactly was the substance of the information?

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(5 June 1998)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to written question no. P-1423/98 by
Mr Novo (1).

(1) OJ C 402, 22.12.1998.

(1999/C 31/052)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1471/98

by Susan Waddington (PSE) to the Commission

(13 May 1998)

Subject: EU assistance to NGOs working with street children in Honduras

Many European Union citizens are concerned about the plight of homeless (cid:145)street children(cid:146) in Honduras and other
countries. What action is the Commission taking, both financially and politically, to support NGOs working in
Honduras and other countries to improve the situation of these (cid:145)street children(cid:146)?

Answer given by Mr Mar(cid:237)n on behalf of the Commission

(26 June 1998)

The Commission is aware of the plight of street children in Honduras and other countries.
Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the Community position within the Association Council on the participation of Bulgaria in the Community programme in the field of youth
Date: 1998-05-13
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Bulgaria, EU programme, young person

C  181/16

EN

Official  Journal  of  the  European  Communities

12.6.98

II

(Preparatory  Acts)

COMMISSION

Proposal  for  a  Council  Decision  concerning  the  Community  position  within  the  Association
Council  on  the  participation  of  Bulgaria  in  the  Community  programme  in  the  field  of  youth

(98/C  181/07)

COM(1998)  281  final  -  98/0160(CNS)

(Submitted  by  the  Commission  on  13  May  1998)

THE  COUNCIL  OF  THE  EUROPEAN  UNION,

Having  regard  to  the  Treaty  establishing  the  European  Community,  and 
Article  126,  in  conjunction  with  Article  228(3)  first  paragraph  thereof,

in  particular

Having  regard  to  the  proposal  from  the  Commission,

Having  regard  to  the  opinion  of  the  European  Parliament,

Whereas  the  Additional  Protocol  to  the  Europe  Agreement  establishing  an  association  between
the  European  Communities  and  their  Member  States,  of  the  one  part,  and  Bulgaria,  of  the
other  part,  has  been  concluded  by  decision  of  the  Council  and  the  Commission  of  4  December
1995,

Whereas,  according  to  Article  1  of  the  Additional  Protocol,  Bulgaria  may  participate  in
Community  framework  programmes,  specific  programmes,  projects  or  other  actions  notably  in
the  field  of  youth  and  pursuant  to  Article  2,  the  terms  and  conditions  for  the  participation  of
Bulgaria  in  the  activities  referred  to  in  Article  1  shall  be  decided  by  the  Association  Council,

Whereas,  Decision  No  818/95/EC  of  14  March  1995  of  the  European  Parliament  and  of  the
Council  adopting  the  third  phase  of  the  "The  Youth  for  Europe  programme’(cid:216)(˛)  programme
and  in  particular  Article  7(4)  thereof,  provides  that  this  programme  shall  be  open  to  the  partici(cid:220)
pation  of  associated  Central  European  countries  in  accordance  with  the  conditions  set  out  in
in  Community
the  Additional  Protocols  to  the  Association  Agreements  on  participation 
programmes,

HAS  DECIDED  AS  FOLLOWS:

The  position  to  be  taken  by  the  Community  within  the  Association  Council  established  by  the
Europe  Agreement  between  the  European  Communities  and  their  Member  States,  of  the  one
part,  and  Bulgaria,  of  the  other  part,  concerning  the  participation  of  Bulgaria 
in  the
Community  programme  in  the  field  of  youth,  is  the  attached  draft  decision  of  the  Association
Council.

(˛)(cid:217)OJ  L  87,  20.4.1995.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1609/98 by Michael McGOWAN to the Council. Western Sahara
Date: 1998-05-13
Institutions: European Parliament, MCGOWAN
Subjects: Western Sahara, humanitarian aid, logistics, peacekeeping, referendum, return migration, settlement of disputes













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Official Journal C 354 , 19/11/1998 P. 0117 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-1609/98 by Michael McGowan (PSE) to the Council (13 May 1998)Subject: Western SaharaFollowing the Council's declaration of support for the peace process in the Western Sahara, what specific logistical support is the Council making available for the completion and supervision of the identification process, the return of exiles to the Western Sahara and for the preparation and supervision of the referendum itself?What negotiations is the Council having with the office of Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the UN and his special envoy for the Western Sahara, James Baker?What advice and instructions is the Council giving to the Commission about humanitarian aid for the Sahrawi people leading up to and following the referendum?Answer (20 July 1998)The Council is not at present providing any logistical support for the electoral process, although it is keeping a close watch on developments. It supports UN efforts aimed at holding a free, fair and impartial referendum for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara in accordance with the Settlement Plan agreed between the two parties and approved by the United Nations Security Council.Concerning the identification process, which is not yet complete, the Council will continue to offer its full political support to the UN Secretary-General and his Special Representative.In March 1998 the Member States, meeting within the Committee on Humanitarian Aid, supported a Commission proposal to grant a total of ECU 7.2 million in aid for the Sahrawi refugees in Algeria in 1998. The Member States also noted that the Commission might draw up a new proposal for assistance during the year, depending on how the situation developed.