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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1692/98 by Kirsi PIHA to the Commission. The EU's northern dimension
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: European Parliament, PIHA
Subjects: EU programme, Northern Europe, cross-border cooperation, energy policy, environmental cooperation, promotion of the European idea, report, technical cooperation

11.12.98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 386/155

Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission

(10 July 1998)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to her Written Question E-3899/97 (1).

(1) OJ C 187, 16.6.1998.

(98/C 386/212)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1692/98

by Kirsi Piha (PPE) to the Commission

(29 May 1998)

Subject: The EU(cid:146)s northern dimension

At the Luxembourg summit it was decided at Finland(cid:146)s initiative to place the European Union(cid:146)s northern
dimension on the agenda. How, and on what time-scale, will the Commission start preparations to move this
initiative forward?

In what way will the reform of the TACIS programme take into account the objectives of the northern dimension
with regard to the environment, security, energy and cooperation in border regions?

Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission

(29 June 1998)

The Commission, invited by the Luxembourg and Cardiff European Councils, will present an interim report at the
Vienna European Council in December 1998. Preparatory work has started.

Equally, the preparation for a new Tacis regulation is currently underway. During this process the Commission
will surely reflect on the place of the Northern Dimension in the new programme.

(98/C 386/213)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1704/98

by Viviane Reding (PPE) to the Commission

(29 May 1998)

Subject: The social dialogue in the post and telecommunications sector

In a draft communication on the adaptation and promotion of the social dialogue at Community level, the
European Commission is apparently considering replacing the joint committees consisting of employers and
trade unions in a given sector, in this specific instance in the postal services and telecommunications sector, with
a wider dialogue structure extending beyond sectoral limits.

Can the Commission confirm that this is so?

Can the Commission indicate the grounds which are prompting it to recommend the abolition of structures which
› according to the employers and trade unions › have produced excellent results since their recent establishment
(1994 in the case of the Committee for Postal Services and Telecommunications)?

How does the Commission justify the establishment of a wider structure which will have to deal simultaneously
with problems which may differ fundamentally from sector to sector?

Why does not the Commission envisage instead the establishment of other joint committees for other sectors,
given the excellent results achieved by the structures currently in place?
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1111/98 of 29 May 1998 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1833/92 setting the amounts of aid for the supply of cereals products from the Community to the Azores and Madeira
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Azores, EU aid, EU production, Madeira, cereals, supply

30. 5. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 157/35

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1111/98

of 29 May 1998

amending Regulation (EEC) No 1833/92 setting the amounts of aid for the supply
of cereals products from the Community to the Azores and Madeira

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92
of 15 June 1992 introducing specific measures in respect
of certain agricultural products for the benefit of the
Azores and Madeira (1), as last amended by Regulation
(EC) No 2348/96 (2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,

Whereas the amounts of aid for the supply of cereals
products to the Azores and Madeira has been settled by
Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1833/92 (3), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 874/98 (4); whereas, as a
consequence of the changes of the rates and prices for
cereals products in the European part of the Community
and on the world market, the aid for supply to the Azores

and Madeira should be set at the amounts given in the
Annex;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The Annex of amended Regulation (EEC) No 1833/92 is
replaced by the Annex to the present Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 June 1998.

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

Done at Brussels, 29 May 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 173, 27. 6. 1992, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 320, 11. 12. 1996, p. 1.
(3) OJ L 185, 4. 7. 1992, p. 28.
(4) OJ L 124, 25. 4. 1998, p. 5.

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Official Journal of the European Communities

30. 5. 98

ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of
amending Regulation (EEC)
No 1833/92 setting the amounts of aid for the supply of cereals products from the
Community to the Azores and Madeira

29 May

1998

Product
(CN code)

(Ecu/tonne)

Amount of aid

Destination

Azores

Madeira

Common wheat

(1001 90 99)

Barley

Maize

(1003 00 90)

(1005 90 00)

Durum wheat

(1001 10 00)

29

56

41

8

29

56

41

8
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 45/98 of 29 May 1998 amending Annex II (technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: European Economic Area, agreement (EU), consumer information, product designation, product quality, textile product

L 30/44

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

4. 2. 1999

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 45/98

of 29 May 1998

amending Annex II (technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the
EEA Agreement

THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol
adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agree-
ment', and in particular Article 98 thereof,

Whereas Directive 96/73/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December
1996 on certain methods for the quantitative analysis of binary textile fibre mixtures (1), is to be
incorporated into the Agreement;

Whereas Directive 96/74/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December
1996 on textile names (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement;

Whereas Commission Directive 97/37/EC of 19 June 1997 adapting to technical progress
Annexes I and II to Directive 96/74/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on
textile names (3) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following points shall be inserted after point 4 (Council Directive 75/36/EEC) in Chapter XI
of Annex II to the Agreement:

‘4a 396 L 0073: Directive 96/73/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16
December 1996 on certain methods for the quantitative analysis of binary textile fibre
mixtures (OJ L 32, 3.2.1997, p. 1).

4b 396 L 0074: Directive 96/74/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16

December 1996 on textile names (OJ L 32, 3.2.1997, p. 38) as amended by:

— 397 L 0037: Commission Directive 97/37/EC of 19 June 1997 (OJ L 169, 27.6.1997,

p. 74).'

Article 2

The texts of Directives 96/73/EC, 96/74/EC and 97/37/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian
languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 1 June 1998, provided that all the notifications under
Article 103(1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.

(1) OJ L 32, 3. 2. 1997, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 32, 3. 2. 1997, p. 38.
(3) OJ L 169, 27. 6. 1997, p. 74.

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Official Journal of the European Communities

L 30/45

This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the
Official Journal of the European Communities.

Article 4

Done at Brussels, 29 May 1998.

For the EEA Joint Committee

The President

F. BARBASO
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 41/98 of 29 May 1998 amending Annex II (technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: European Economic Area, agreement (EU), motor vehicle, signalling device, technological change, vehicle registration

L 30/40

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

4. 2. 1999

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 41/98

of 29 May 1998

amending Annex II (technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the
EEA Agreement

THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol
adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agree-
ment', and in particular Article 98 thereof,

Whereas Annex II to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No
29/98 (1);

Whereas Commission Directive 97/31/EC of 11 June 1997 adapting to technical progress
Council Directive 76/760/EEC relating to the rear registration plate lamps for motor vehicles and
their trailers (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following indent shall be added in point 25 (Council Directive 76/760/EEC) in Chapter I of
Annex II to the Agreement:

‘— 397 L 0031: Commission Directive 97/31/EC of 11 June 1997 (OJ L 171, 30.6.1997,

p. 49).'

Article 2

The texts of Directive 97/31/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to
the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.

This Decision shall enter into force on 26 June 1998, provided that all the notifications under
Article 103(1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.

Article 3

This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the
Official Journal of the European Communities.

Article 4

Done at Brussels, 29 May 1998.

For the EEA Joint Committee

The President

F. BARBASO

(1) OJ L 310, 19. 11. 1998, p. 13.
(2) OJ L 171, 30. 6. 1997, p. 49.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1690/98 by Kirsi PIHA to the Commission. Information on the EU's Natura programme
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: European Parliament, PIHA
Subjects: EU programme, dissemination of information, environmental protection, protected area, protection of animal life, protection of plant life, public awareness campaign













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Official Journal C 402 , 22/12/1998 P. 0151 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1690/98by Kirsi Piha (PPE) to the Commission(29 May 1998)Subject: Information on the EU's Natura programmeThe EU's Natura programme for the preservation of biodiversity in the European Union's Member States has been criticized in Finland largely on the grounds of the way in which information has been provided.How has the Commission guaranteed the legal protection of citizens and the provision of information in connection with the preparation of the Natura programme in the Member States, and how will it monitor the implementation of these guarantees?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission(18 June 1998)It is for the Member States to propose their lists of sites for the Natura 2000 network, according to Article 4 of the Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, the so-called habitats Directive(1). This national site selection part of the establishment of the Natura 2000 network may also include public consultations and dissemination of information to citizens concerning the sites to be proposed and their natural values. Similarly it is for the Member States to provide appropriate information about the legal implications foreseen for the sites which are being proposed to the Natura 2000 network.The Commission makes every effort to ensure that its activities concerning the establishment of the Natura 2000 network are as transparent as possible. To disseminate information about the various phases and implications of this process, a special Natura 2000 newsletter, which now has a circulation of 14 000, is produced three times a year and made available to all those who are interested. Additionally the Commission has an on-line home page on nature conservation containing further information on Natura 2000.(1) OJ L 206, 22.7.1992.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1683/98 by Kirsi PIHA to the Commission. Utilization of PHARE appropriations in Slovenia
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: European Parliament, PIHA
Subjects: EU programme, European Union, Slovenia, adult education, financial aid, higher education, vocational education, vocational training

22.2.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 50/71

› Lithuania

Higher education. ECU 0,7 million to support new management structures at universities to encourage their
participation in Community programmes such as Socrates and Leonardo and to improve management and
information systems of higher education institutions).

Vocational education and training reform. ECU 1,0 million continuation of earlier Phare-funded programmes
supporting post-secondary vocational schools to improve institutional reform in the area of vocational
education and training.

Tempus. ECU 2,8 million. The allocation for education amounting to ECU 4,5 million represents 10,4 % of
the overall budget for Lithuania in 1997.

› Latvia

Vocational education and training reform. ECU 1,5 million continuation of earlier Phare funded programmes
aiming at the harmonisation of vocational education and training programmes with Community qualification
standards including curricula development.

Preparation for participation in Community programmes. ECU 0,15 million to support the setting up of
necessary structures for participation in Community programmes.

Language training for non-Latvian speakers. ECU 0,5 million to promote the integration and naturalisation of
Russian speaking minorities.

Tempus. ECU 1,8 million. The allocation for education amounting to ECU 3,95 million represents 10,5 % of
the overall budget for Latvia in 1997.

› Poland

Tempus. ECU 20 million. The allocation to the Tempus programme represents 20,9 % of the overall budget
for Poland in 1997.

(1999/C 50/104)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1682/98

by Kirsi Piha (PPE) to the Commission

(29 May 1998)

Subject: Utilization of PHARE appropriations in Hungary

Educational cooperation is one of the most important forms of grass-roots cooperation between the EU Member
States and the candidate countries.

Of the PHARE appropriations intended for Hungary, how much was utilized in 1997 for such cooperation and
what proportion of these appropriations did it represent?

(1999/C 50/105)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1683/98

by Kirsi Piha (PPE) to the Commission

(29 May 1998)

Subject: Utilization of PHARE appropriations in Slovenia

Educational cooperation is one of the most important forms of grass-roots cooperation between the EU Member
States and the candidate countries.

Of the PHARE appropriations intended for Slovenia, how much was utilized in 1997 for such cooperation and
what proportion of these appropriations did it represent?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1695/98 by Kirsi PIHA to the Commission. TACIS funds granted to Russia
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: European Parliament, PIHA
Subjects: EU financing, EU programme, Russia, democratisation, economic development, project evaluation, report, use of aid

18.1.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 13/65

Without prejudice to direct information which the Commission may wish to provide to the Parliament, the
Council will keep the European Parliament fully informed on all aspects of the enlargement process.

(1999/C 13/094)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1695/98

by Kirsi Piha (PPE) to the Commission

(29 May 1998)

Subject: TACIS funds granted to Russia

The European Union has helped Russia(cid:146)s process of democratization and economic recovery at the EU taxpayer(cid:146)s
expense.

How have the TACIS appropriations for 1997 been targeted within Russia?

Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission

(10 July 1998)

The Commission recalls that in the course of 1997 an interim and independent evaluation of Tacis was produced
at the request of the Parliament. It confirmed that from 1991 to 1996 (cid:145)the programme can be credited with a
positive record on project effectiveness in achieving the intended objectives(cid:146).

Another source of information is the Tacis annual report of which the 1997 version is available shortly. A copy of
the interim evaluation and of the latest annual report is sent direct to the Honourable Member and to Parliament(cid:146)s
Secretariat.

(1999/C 13/095)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1700/98

by Daniela Raschhofer (NI) to the Commission

(29 May 1998)

Subject: Banana tariffs

Thank you for answering my written question E-0896/98 (1). However, since the answer was unsatisfactory, I am
compelled to resubmit my questions on the proposal for reform of the banana common market organization.
Given the need for a transparent and open information policy on the part of the Commission, I should like to have
accurate and detailed answers to my questions.

1. What methods, calculations or empirical data have been used to determine the autonomous tariff quota for
Finland, Sweden and Austria?

2. What are the mathematical and finance policy reasons for the difference between ECU 300 per tonne for the
autonomous tariff quota and ECU 75 per tonne for the remaining quotas?

Does the Commission have any proposal to introduce a tariff system without licences and a standard tariff

3.
rate?

4.

If so, what will the rate be?

(1) OJ C 354, 19.11.1998, p. 36.

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(16 July 1998)

There is no autonomous tariff quota specifically for Austria, Finland, or Sweden. The quota is set for imports into
the whole of the Community and not for individual Member States.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1709/98 by Edouard des PLACES to the Commission. Packing and bottling in the region of production
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: DES PLACES, European Parliament
Subjects: bottling, consumer information, consumer protection, designation of origin, location of production, preparation for market, product designation, wine













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Official Journal C 031 , 05/02/1999 P. 0072 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1709/98by Edouard des Places (I-EDN) to the Commission(29 May 1998)Subject: Packing and bottling in the region of productionA large proportion of the wine produced in Europe is bottled in the regions of consumption in both producer and non-producer Member States.We are obliged to note that, pursuant to the principle of subsidiarity, a number of Member States are tending to enact legislation making it compulsory for certain quality wines psr to be bottled in the region of production.Does the Commission consider that such provisions comply with primary Community law, in particular with Articles 34 and 85 to 90 of the Treaty and with the case-law of the Court of Justice?What measures will the Commission take in this respect and, more particularly, with regard to the measures to reform the common organization of the market in wine which it intends to submit shortly to the Council?Given the plethora of false vineyard and château names being criticized increasingly by consumer organizations, does the Commission intend to harden its stance in order to improve consumer protection?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission(19 June 1998)With regard to the questions concerning compulsory bottling in the region of production, the Honourable Member is referred to the Commission's answer to written question P-1657/98 by Mr Buffetaut(1).With regard to the use of the words "domaine" and "château" to describe vineyards, the Commission regrets that it is currently unable to reply, since it lacks the information required for carrying out the necessary research into the multiplication of false names. It therefore asks the Honourable Member to provide further details.However, the use of these terms in the designation of wines is provided for in Community legislation, i.e. Article 6 of Commission Regulation (EEC) 3201/90 of 16 October 1990 laying down detailed rules for the description and presentation of wines and grape musts(2), and in the judgement of the Court of Justice in case C-403/92.(1) See page 65.(2) OJ L 309, 8.11.1990.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 39/98 of 29 May 1998 amending Annex II (technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: European Economic Area, agreement (EU), approximation of laws, motor vehicle, safety device, vehicle parts

4. 2. 1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 30/37

EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 39/98

of 29 May 1998

amending Annex II (technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the
EEA Agreement

THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol
adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agree-
ment', and in particular Article 98 thereof,

Whereas Annex II to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No
29/98 (1);

Whereas Commission Directive 97/19/EC of 18 April 1997 adapting to technical progress
Council Directive 70/221/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
liquid fuel tanks and rear underrun protection of motor vehicles and their trailers (2) is to be
incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following indent shall be added in point 4 (Council Directive 70/221/EEC) in Chapter I of
Annex II to the Agreement:

‘— 397 L 0019: Commission Directive 97/19/EC of 18 April 1997 (OJ L 125, 16.5.1997,

p. 1).'

The texts of Directive 97/19/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to
the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on 26 June 1998, provided that all the notifications under
Article 103(1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.

Article 3

(1) OJ L 310, 19. 11. 1998, p. 13.
(2) OJ L 125, 16. 5. 1997, p. 1.

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Official Journal of the European Communities

4. 2. 1999

This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the
Official Journal of the European Communities.

Article 4

Done at Brussels, 29 May 1998.

For the EEA Joint Committee

The President

F. BARBASO