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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1712/98 by Antoine-François BERNARDINI to the Commission. Compatibility of the players' agent licensing system
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: BERNARDINI, European Parliament
Subjects: competition law, complaint to the Commission, exchange of information, infringement of EU law, international organisation, professional sport, rules of procedure, sports body













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1712/98 by Antoine-François BERNARDINI to the Commission. Compatibility of the players' agent licensing system  


Official Journal C 050 , 22/02/1999 P. 0077 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1712/98by Antoine-François Bernardini (PSE) to the Commission(29 May 1998)Subject: Compatibility of the players' agent licensing systemI have received a letter from a French citizen contesting the compatibility with Community law of the players' agent licensing system.FIFA (the International Federation of Association Football) has imposed two requirements on all players' agents, they must:- hold the appropriate licence, and- provide a bank guarantee of SFR 200 000 certified by a Swiss bank.Would the Commission kindly inform me whether or not these two requirements, which are laid down by FIFA in its rules, are compatible with European law?Answer given by Mr Van Miert on behalf of the Commission(9 July 1998)The Commission has received a complaint against FIFA (the International Federation of Association Football) concerning the regulations governing players' agents adopted by that organisation. Under those regulations, anyone wishing to act as a players' agent must take an examination in order to obtain the FIFA licence and must provide a bank guarantee of CHF 200 000 certified by a Swiss bank. The complainant argues that the regulations in question are in breach of Articles 48, 59 and 85 of the EC Treaty. The Commission has launched an investigation in response to this complaint.Working on the basis of the information provided by the parties, the Commission has completed its preliminary examination as to whether the FIFA regulations are compatible with the competition rules of the EC Treaty.The Commission's preliminary finding is that the regulations constitute a breach of Article 85(1) of the EC Treaty. Although it is possible that they may generate benefits which offset their anti-competitive effects and thus qualify for exemption under Article 85(3), FIFA failed to put forward sufficient arguments in that respect in its correspondence. Accordingly, the Commission wrote to it in January 1998 asking it to put forward arguments regarding the applicability of Article 85(1) and (3) to the regulations at issue. The Commission is currently examining FIFA's reply.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 47/98 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), food contamination, food standard, foodstuff, toxic substance

4. 2. 1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 30/47

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 47/98

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
90/97 (1);

Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 194/97 of 31 January 1997 setting maximum levels
for certain contaminants in foodstuffs (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following point shall be inserted after point 54q.
European Parliament and of the Council) in Chapter XII of Annex II to the Agreement:

(Regulation (EC) No 2232/96 of the

‘54r. 397 R 0194: Commission Regulation (EC) No 194/97 of 31 January 1997 setting
maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs (OJ L 31, 1.2.1997, p. 48).'

Article 2

The texts of Regulation (EC) No 194/97 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.

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 193, 9. 7. 1998, p. 45.
(2) OJ L 31, 1. 2. 1997, p. 48.
98/396/EC: Commission Decision of 29 May 1998 repealing Decision 98/85/EC concerning certain protective measures with regard to live birds coming from or originating in Hong Kong and China (notified under document number C(1998) 1415) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: China, Hong Kong, bird, health legislation, import policy

L 176/32

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

20. 6. 98

COMMISSION DECISION

of 29 May 1998

repealing Decision 98/85/EC concerning certain protective measures with regard
to live birds coming from or originating in Hong Kong and China

(notified under document number C(1998) 1415)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(98/396/EC)

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in
accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary
Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 98/85/EC is hereby repealed.

Article 2

Member States shall alter the measures they apply to trade
in order to bring them into line with this Decision. They
shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 29 May 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15
July 1991 laying down the principles governing the
organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the
Community from third countries and amending Direct-
ives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), as last
amended by Directive 96/43/EC (2), and in particular
Article 18(7) thereof,

N
1

Whereas the Commission, further to an outbreak of influ-
in humans in Hong Kong, and in view of a
enza H5
possible epidemiological connection between humans
and poultry, has taken Decision 98/85/EC of 16 January
1998 concerning certain protective measures with regard
to live birds coming from or originating in Hong Kong
and China (3);

Whereas the purpose of that Decision was to prevent the
into the
introduction of
the influenza H5
Community through consignments of live birds;

virus

N
1

Whereas in accordance with information form the WHO,
it appears that it is unlikely that the virus is still present
either in humans or in animals;

Whereas it is therefore appropriate to repeal Decision
98/85/EC;

(1) OJ L 268, 24. 9. 1991, p. 56.
(2) OJ L 162, 1. 7. 1996, p. 1.
(3) OJ L 15, 21. 1. 1998, p. 45.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 44/98 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, road safety, safety device, safety standard

4. 2. 1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 30/43

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 44/98

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 Directive 96/79/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December
1996 on the protection of occupants of motor vehicles in the event of a frontal impact and
amending Directive 70/156/EEC (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following point shall be inserted after point 45u.
Parliament and of the Council) in Chapter I of Annex II to the Agreement:

(Directive 96/27/EC of the European

‘45v. 396 L 0079: Directive 96/79/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16
December 1996 on the protection of occupants of motor vehicles in the event of a
frontal impact and amending Directive 70/156/EEC (OJ L 18, 21.1.1997, p. 7).'

Article 2

The following indent shall be added in point 1 (Council Directive 70/156/EEC) in Chapter I of
Annex II to the Agreement:

‘— 396 L 0079: Directive 96/79/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16

December 1996 (OJ L 18, 21.1.1997, p. 7).'

Article 3

The texts of Directive 96/79/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council 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 4

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

Article 5

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 18, 21. 1. 1997, p. 7.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1704/98 by Viviane REDING to the Commission. The social dialogue in the post and telecommunications sector
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: European Parliament, REDING
Subjects: joint committee on EU matters, postal and telecommunications services, postal service, social dialogue, social partners, social policy

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?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1661/98 by Rainer WIELAND to the Commission. Subsidies for the Stuttgart region and for Germany (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: European Parliament, WIELAND
Subjects: Baden-Württemberg, EU aid, EU financing, EU programme, aid recipient, distribution of aid, regional aid, use of aid

5.2.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 31/67

Such measures may include no competition restrictions other than the following:

› a coordinated forward plan of production based on outlets,

› a plan to improve product quality leading directly to a limitation of production volume,

› a restriction on production capacities.

Will the Commission state whether, in its view:

1.

2.

such provisions relating to the management of markets are the responsibility of the European Union or
Member States?

on this basis, national authorities may delegate their powers in this area to national or regional interprofes-
sional organizations?

3.

such provisions comply with the rulings of the Court of Justice of the European Communities?

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(15 June 1998)

The French authorities notified to the Commission on 13 May 1998 the general agricultural bill that they plan to
present to Parliament in the next few weeks.

The Commission is at present examining the entire bill with reference to Community law, including the
provisions on interprofessional organisations to which the Honourable Member refers.

Given the short time that has elapsed since notification the Commission has not yet formulated its views on this
wide-ranging bill. When it has done so the Honourable Member(cid:146)s individual questions will be answered.

(1999/C 31/088)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1661/98

by Rainer Wieland (PPE) to the Commission

(29 May 1998)

Subject: Subsidies for the Stuttgart region and for Germany

What subsidies and amounts from all programmes and funding from the European Union, with a break-down by
year, type and district, have been allocated since 1990 to the districts of Rems-Murr, G(cid:246)ppingen, Ludwigsburg,
B(cid:246)blingen, Esslingen and the urban district of Stuttgart?

What subsidies and amounts from all programmes and funding from the European Union, with a break-down by
year, type and Land, have been allocated since 1990 to the Federal Republic of Germany and the Land of Baden-
W(cid:252)rttemberg?

Supplementary answer
given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(29 September 1998)

Because of the length of the answer, which includes a number of tables, the Commission is sending it direct to the
Honourable Member and to Parliament(cid:146)s Secretariat.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 53/98 of 29 May 1998 amending Annex XIX (consumer protection) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: European Economic Area, advertising malpractice, agreement (EU), consumer protection

L 30/56

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

4. 2. 1999

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 53/98

of 29 May 1998

amending Annex XIX (consumer protection) 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 XIX to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee
No 15/98 (1);

Whereas Directive 97/55/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 October 1997
amending Directive 84/450/EEC concerning misleading advertising so as to include comparative
advertising (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following shall be added in point 2 (Council Directive 84/450/EEC) in Annex XIX to the
Agreement:

‘, as amended by:

— 397 L 0055: Directive 97/55/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6

October 1997 (OJ L 290, 23.10.1997, p. 18).'

Article 2

The texts of Directive 97/55/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.

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 272, 8. 10. 1998, p. 22.
(2) OJ L 290, 23. 10. 1997, p. 18.
98/397/EC: Commission Decision of 29 May 1998 on certain protection measures with regard to equidae coming from Australia (notified under document number C(1998) 1448) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Australia, equidae, health certificate, import, temporary admission, veterinary legislation

20. 6. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 176/33

COMMISSION DECISION

of 29 May 1998

on certain protection measures with regard to equidae coming from Australia

(notified under document number C(1998) 1448)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(98/397/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15
July 1991 laying down the principles governing the
organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the
Community from third countries and amending Direct-
ives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), as last
amended by Directive 96/43/EC (2), and in particular
Article 18(1) thereof,

Whereas outbreaks of Japanese B-encephalitis have been
declared in the State of Queensland;

Whereas the presence of
this disease in Australia is
susceptible to constitute a serious danger for Community
equidae; whereas it
is necessary to adopt quickly at
Community level the necessary protection measures with
regard to equidae coming from Australia;

Whereas supplementary conditions should be applied for
the temporary admission of registered horses and the
importation of equidae coming from the State of Queens-
land (Australia);

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in
accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary
Committee,

import of equidae coming from the State of Queensland
(Australia).

2.
The certificate provided for in paragraph 1 must
contain the guarantee that the equidae have been vac-
cinated against Japanese B-encephalitis on . . . .
(insert
date), this being within six months and at least 30 days of
export.

Article 2

Member States shall modify the measures they apply with
regard to Australia to bring them into line with this
Decision. They shall inform the Commission thereof.

Article 3

This Decision shall apply until 31 July 1998.

Article 4

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Done at Brussels, 29 May 1998.

Article 1

1. A supplementary certificate signed by the Australian
central competent veterinary authorities shall be required
for the temporary admission of registered horses and the

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 268, 24. 9. 1991, p. 56.
(2) OJ L 162, 1. 7. 1996, p. 1.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 50/98 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), animal experimentation, approximation of laws, cosmetic product, public health

4. 2. 1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 30/51

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 50/98

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
30/98 (1);

Whereas the 20th Commission Directive 97/1/EC of 10 January 1997 adapting to technical
progress Annexes II, III, VI and VII of Council Directive 76/768/EEC on the approximation of
the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (2) is to be incorporated into the
Agreement;

Whereas Commission Directive 97/18/EC of 17 April 1997 postponing the date after which
animal tests are prohibited for ingredients or combinations of ingredients of cosmetic products (3)
is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following indents shall be added in point 1 (Council Directive 76/768/EEC) in Chapter XVI
of Annex II to the Agreement:

‘— 397 L 0001: 20th Commission Directive 97/1/EC of 10 January 1997 (OJ L 16,

18.1.1997, p. 85),

— 397 L 0018: Commission Directive 97/18/EC of 17 April 1997 (OJ L 114, 1.5.1997,

p. 43)'.

The texts of Directives 97/1/EC and 97/18/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which
are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.

Article 2

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.

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. 14.
(2) OJ L 16, 18. 1. 1997, p. 85.
(3) OJ L 114, 1. 5. 1997, p. 43.