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Commission Regulation (EC) No 1108/98 of 29 May 1998 altering the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in the natural state
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: export refund, raw sugar, sugar product, white sugar

30. 5. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 157/29

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1108/98

of 29 May 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 1073/98 (3);

Whereas it
follows from applying the detailed rules
contained in Regulation (EC) No 1073/98 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 1073/98 are hereby altered to the
amounts shown in the Annex hereto.

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 177, 1. 7. 1981, p. 4.
(2) OJ L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 43.
(3) OJ L 154, 28. 5. 1998, p. 5.

L 157/30

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

30. 5. 98

to the Commission Regulation of 29 May 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)

40,92
39,70

40,92
39,70

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

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

1701 91 00 9000

0,4448

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

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

44,48
44,48
44,48

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

1701 99 90 9100

0,4448

(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).
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1703/98 by Carlos ROBLES PIQUER to the Commission. Renewal of motor vehicles in the Community
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: European Parliament, ROBLES PIQUER
Subjects: motor vehicle, motor vehicle industry, road safety, roadworthiness tests, safety device, transport regulations, vehicle fleet, vehicle registration

22.12.98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 402/153

recognised that the specification of public service obligations does not include the power to compel airlines to
operate any given route, if no airline expresses its intention to respond to calls for tender.

(1) OJ L 240, 24.8.1992.
(2) OJ C 350, 10.12.1994.
(3) OJ C 385, 19.12.1997.

(98/C 402/204)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-1699/98

by Esko Sepp(cid:228)nen (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(19 May 1998)

Subject: Presidency of the EU and the WEU

According to a decision of the European Council, the presidency of the EU and the WEU are to be combined.
What arrangements are envisaged for the period of Finland(cid:146)s Presidency, given that Finland is not a member of
the WEU?

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

(11 June 1998)

Although this matter does not concern the Commission directly, it would inform the Honourable Member of the
following.

At their meeting in Erfurt on 18 November 1997, the ministers of the Western European Union (WEU) approved
a decision of the Permanent Council on harmonisation of the succession of the presidencies of the WEU and the
European Union. That decision was communicated to the European Union and noted by the Council on
19 December 1997.

Under that decision, where the presidency of the Union is held by a High Contracting Party to the modified
Brussels Treaty, that Party will also hold the presidency of the WEU. In all other cases, the presidency of the
WEU will be held by a High Contracting Party to the modified Brussels Treaty according to the current order of
succession of the presidencies of the WEU. The new order of succession of the presidencies will come into force
on 1 January 1999.

In light of the above and the fact that Finland is not a member ipso jure of the WEU, Luxembourg will hold the
presidency of the Council of the WEU when Finland holds the presidency of the Council from July 1999
to December 1999.

(98/C 402/205)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1703/98

by Carlos Robles Piquer (PPE) to the Commission

(29 May 1998)

Subject: Renewal of motor vehicles in the Community

Statistics show that the number of private cars registered more than ten years ago is still alarmingly high, standing
at more than 25 % of the national totals.

Leaving aside the legitimate interests of the Community car industry to focus on other considerations such as road
safety and the quality of life, there is no doubt that incentives should be provided to reduce the above percentage,
which reaches 50.62 % in Greece, 44.15 % in Finland and 36.29 % in Spain.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1661/98 by Rainer WIELAND to the Commission. Subsidies for the Stuttgart region and for Germany
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: European Parliament, WIELAND
Subjects: EU aid, EU programme, Germany

19. 11. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 354/119

Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(19 June 1998)

It is the obligation of the Member States to ensure that their legislation is in conformity with the provisions of
Community law in general. Provided that Council Directive 93/104/EC of 23 November 1993 concerning certain
aspects of the organization of working time, the so-called working time directive (1) is correctly implemented, it
is for the national authorities to monitor and enforce the national measures implementing the Directive.

The  Commission  is  currently  undertaking  a  thorough  examination  of  the  national  measures  with  a  view  to
presenting a report on the implementation of this directive.

(1)  OJ L 307, 13.12.1993.

(98/C 354/192)

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, Go¤ppingen, Ludwigsburg,
Bo¤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-Wu¤rttemberg?

Answer given by Mr Santer 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.

(98/C 354/193)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1669/98

by Monica Baldi (PPE) to the Council

(2 June 1998)

Subject: Reintroduction of Latin into the school curriculum

After  a  long  period  in  which  it  was  no  longer  taught  in  many  schools,  Latin  is  coming  back  into  vogue,
particularly  in  a  number  of  European  countries › such  as  Germany,  Belgium,  Finland  and  Norway-  now
experiencing a revival of interest in the language that, for centuries, was the vehicle of European culture.

In  Italy  the  Minister  of  Education,  seeking  to  redefine  the  curriculum  taught  to  children  up  to  the  end  of
compulsory education, has spoken of a Europe that includes the aspect of Latin culture.

What could the Council do to ensure that, in all the countries of the European Union, Latin is included on the
curriculum taught to children up to the end of compulsory schooling, as many European intellectuals have been
demanding for so long?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1676/98 by Kirsi PIHA to the Commission. Utilization of PHARE appropriations in Latvia
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: European Parliament, PIHA
Subjects: Baltic Sea, EU financing, EU programme, Latvia, action programme, environmental protection, pollution control measures, use of aid

C 13/62

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

18.1.1999

Does the Commission intend to turn its attention, via its permanent group on the safe transport of radioactive
material, to this serious state of affairs in France to ensure the safety of the people of Europe? Are nuclear energy
producers really exempt from thorough checking by outside authorities at all stages of the shipment of radioactive
matter?

Answer given by Mr Papoutsis on behalf of the Commission

(15 July 1998)

On 5 May 1998 the Commission was informed by the French authority responsible for the safety of nuclear
facilities (the DSIN) of contamination problems concerning packages and railway transport wagons in France.
These problems were the subject of a communication made by the DSIN representative to the Commission(cid:146)s
permanent group on the safe transport of radioactive material at its meeting held on 18 May 1998.

The Commission has expressed its concern regarding this question, which also involves other Member States.
The permanent group took note of the proposals made by the DSIN representative for measures to correct the
problems. The measures put forward are of a technical and administrative nature. They also concern informing
the public.

It is up to the authorities of each of the Member States concerned to apply the necessary corrective measures and
to do whatever they consider indispensable to ensure that safety rules are respected.

(1999/C 13/089)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1675/98

by Kirsi Piha (PPE) to the Commission

(29 May 1998)

Subject: Utilization of PHARE funds in Estonia

A great deal of attention has been paid in the Member States to environmental problems in the Baltic States and
the pollution of the Baltic Sea region. Funding for the protection of the region(cid:146)s environment and the reduction of
pollution has come from many quarters.

What proportion of the PHARE appropriations intended for Estonia was utilized in 1997 to repair and prevent
environmental damage, and how was it allocated?

(1999/C 13/090)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1676/98

by Kirsi Piha (PPE) to the Commission

(29 May 1998)

Subject: Utilization of PHARE appropriations in Latvia

A great deal of attention has been paid in the Member States to environmental problems in the Baltic States and
the pollution of the Baltic Sea region. Funding for the protection of the region(cid:146)s environment and the reduction of
pollution has come from many quarters.

What proportion of the PHARE appropriations intended for Latvia was utilized in 1997 to repair and prevent
environmental damage, and how was it allocated?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1700/98 by Daniela RASCHHOFER to the Commission. Banana tariffs
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: Austria, Finland, Sweden, common organisation of markets, import, import licence, information, quantitative restriction, tariff quota, tropical fruit

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. 1761/98 by Heidi HAUTALA to the Commission. Liquid biofuels
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: European Parliament, HAUTALA
Subjects: EU programme, agricultural product, bio-industry, energy supply, investment promotion, renewable energy, research and development, set-aside, substitute fuel













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WRITTEN QUESTION P-1761/98by Heidi Hautala (V) to the Commission(29 May 1998)Subject: Liquid biofuelsLiquid biofuels (for example biodiesel) are an area of alternative fuels that have been promoted by the Commission via various R& D initiatives (for example the Altener and Life programmes). The expansion of the pilot project scheme to 2 % of the liquid fuels market is one of the recommendations contained in the White Paper on renewable energy resources, which was adopted by the European Commission on 26 November 1997.It shows that the reductions in compulsory set-aside to 5 % have led to a lack of raw material supplies, putting in jeopardy the survival of the factories already producing biofuels. In addition the absence of specific measures for non-food crops in Agenda 2000 results in lack of confidence for further investment and development in biofuels by the private sector.Will the Commission therefore consider emergency support measures in the June discussions on set-aside? What will the Commission propose as a long-term solution with the Agenda 2000 reforms?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission(26 June 1998)The Commission confirms what it has already indicated in its reply to Written Question E-1055/98 by Mr Santini, Mr Azzolini and Mr Scapagniru(1), namely that it is fully aware of the problems of raw material supply currently confronting the biofuels industry and the challenge posed by the adoption of the White Paper(2) on renewable energy sources.Regarding the future development of the biofuels industry, the Commission will have to examine, in the negotiations on Agenda 2000(3), all the possibilities likely to ensure a stable raw material supply and consider a harmonised approach concerning the tax measures currently applied at national level.Within the framework of Agenda 2000 voluntary set-aside should play an important role, in view of the possibility, for Member States, to allow producers to freeze up to 100 % of their arable land. This can then be used to grow raw materials for non-food purposes, for example biofuel production.Moreover, the Commission proposals provide for market policy to be supplemented by a new rural development policy which could also offer prospects in the field of renewable raw materials. Thus Member States can obtain Community aid for their national programmes aiming at the promotion of investments concerning non-food products.(1) See page (à compléter svp).(2) COM(97) 599 final.(3) COM(97) 2000 final.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1125/98 of 29 May 1998 fixing the maximum aid for concentrated butter for the 182nd special invitation to tender opened under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 429/90
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: EU aid, award of contract, butter, concentrated product

30. 5. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 157/81

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1125/98

of 29 May 1998

fixing the maximum aid for concentrated butter for the 182nd special invitation
to tender opened under the standing invitation to tender provided for in
Regulation (EEC) No 429/90

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 of
27 June 1968 on the common organisation of the market
in milk and milk products (1), as last amended by Regula-
tion (EC) No 1587/96 (2), and in particular Article 7a(3)
thereof,

in accordance with Commission Regulation
Whereas,
(EEC) No 429/90 of 20 February 1990 on the granting by
invitation to tender of an aid for concentrated butter
intended for direct consumption in the Community (3), as
last amended by Regulation (EC) No 417/98 (4), the inter-
vention agencies are opening a standing invitation to
tender for the granting of aid for concentrated butter;
whereas Article 6 of that Regulation provides that in the
light of the tenders received in response to each special
invitation to tender, a maximum amount of aid is to be
fixed for concentrated butter with a minimum fat content
of 96 % or a decision is to be taken to make no award;
whereas the end-use security must be fixed accordingly;

in the light of

the
Whereas,
maximum aid should be fixed at the level specified below
and the end-use security determined accordingly;

the tenders

received,

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For the 182nd special
invitation to tender under the
standing invitation to tender opened by Regulation (EEC)
No 429/90, the maximum aid and the amount of the
end-use security shall be as follows:

(cid:190) maximum aid:
(cid:190) end-use security:

ECU 134/100 kg
ECU 148/100 kg.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 30 May 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 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13.
(2) OJ L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 21.
(3) OJ L 45, 21. 2. 1990, p. 8.
(4) OJ L 52, 21. 2. 1998, p. 18.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1649/98 by Anna KARAMANOU to the Commission. Stress at work and its consequences
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: European Parliament, KARAMANOU
Subjects: Eurofound, European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, mental stress, occupational health, occupational safety, working environment

22.2.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 50/65

(1999/C 50/092)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1647/98

by Panayotis Lambrias (PPE) to the Commission

(29 May 1998)

Subject: Solid fuels and Community energy policy

Why have solid and fossil fuels been excluded from the draft fifth research and technological development
programme when there are countries in the European Union which still use them to a considerable extent and it is,
therefore, imperative to develop the technology to improve fuel?

Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission

(14 July 1998)

The Commission is aware of the major part played by solid fossil fuels in the world and European energy
equation.

A section on solid fuels is specifically provided for in the activities proposed under the 5th draft framework
programme for research and technological development (RTD) (1).

RTD activities are provided for, especially in order to improve coal combustion efficiency within the specific
programme entitled (cid:145)Preserving the ecosystem(cid:146) (2) and more particularly within the two key activities devoted to
energy, thus minimising its environmental impact, and in order to make the prospecting for, mining and
production of fossil fuels more efficient.

(1) COM(97) 142 final.
(2) COM(98) 306 final.

(1999/C 50/093)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1649/98

by Anna Karamanou (PSE) to the Commission

(29 May 1998)

Subject: Stress at work and its consequences

A recent study carried out by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions in
the 15 Member States of the EU reveals that more than one in three Europeans suffer from work-related stress.
The study found that stress is steadily on the increase and has a high incidence among European workers. 9-12 %
of men and 9-11 % of women in the EU are subjected to high levels of stress for most of their working day, which
severely affects their health and creativity.

How does the Commission intend to intervene and what measures will it take to deal with this problem?

Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(13 July 1998)

One of the priorities in the Commission work programme on health and safety at work 1996-2000 was to analyse
the action necessary at Community level on the prevention of stress at work. In part this decision was based on a
1994 study for the Commission on the design and delivery of effective guidance on work-related stress.

The advisory committee for safety, hygiene and health protection at work investigated the issue, and the
recommendations in its report provide a valuable basis for the future activities of the Commission. In 1998 the
Commission intends to take forward the report of the advisory committee together with the European agency for
health and safety at work and the European foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions.