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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1882/98 by José GARCÍA-MARGALLO Y MARFIL SMEs
Date: 1998-06-16
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European Regional Development Fund, Structural Funds, economic development, inter-company cooperation, international cooperation, small and medium-sized enterprises, trade event

6.11.1999

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Official Journal of the European Communities

C 320/1

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EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

WRITTEN QUESTIONS WITH ANSWER

(1999/C 320/001)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1882/98

by José García-Margallo y Marfil (PPE) to the Commission

(16 June 1998)

Subject: SMEs

The Commission’s report to Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee
of the Regions on the coordination of activities to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the
craft sector (COM(07) 0610) (p. 58) briefly describes the Europartenariat and Interprise programmes aimed at
encouraging international cooperation among SMEs.

Most of the buyers’ exhibitions involve SMUs with less than 500 employees, in the context of cooperation in
the process of internationalization of other SMUs in the region, crossborder regions and the enrichment and
development of the local services sector.

Can the Commission give its opinion on the possibility of creating a specific programme to develop the
‘buyer’s exhibition’ instrument, in the context of the economic development of regions eligible for the
Structural Funds?

Answer given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission

(17 September 1998)

Europartenariat is financed under Article 10 of the European Regional Development Fund Regulation and
under the third multiannual programme for small and medium-sized firms (SMEs). Its aim is to contribute to
the economic development of areas eligible under Objectives 1, 2, 5(b) and 6 of the Structural Funds by
stimulating transnational cooperation between such firms. This programme enables firms to meet potential
partners in order to discuss and negotiate possible cooperation agreements. Two events of this type are
organised each year.

In addition, attendance at fairs and exhibitions may be eligible under the programmes financed by the
Structural Funds, subject to certain special conditions. Under the Commission’s proposals for the new
programming period (2000-2006) (1), this type of measure would remain eligible in the regions concerned. In
addition, extra funds would be provided for the Interreg Community Initiative programme, and in particular
the section relating to crossborder cooperation which includes support for fairs and exhibitions.

Consequently, the Commission does not consider it necessary to promote a specific instrument as suggested by
the Honourable Member.

(1) OJ C 176, 9.6.1998.
Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation fixing the guide prices for wine for the 1998/99 wine year (COM(98)0051 C4- 0091/98 98/0040(CNS))(Consultation procedure)
Date: 1998-06-16
Institutions: Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, European Parliament
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Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation fixing the guide prices for wine for the 1998/99 wine year (COM(98)0051 C4- 0091/98 98/0040(CNS))(Consultation procedure)  


Official Journal C 210 , 06/07/1998 P. 0057 





Proposal for a Council Regulation fixing the guide prices for wine for the 1998/99 wine year (COM(98)0051 - C4-0091/98 - 98/0040(CNS))The proposal was approved with the following amendments:(Amendment 27)Recital 3a (new)>Original text>>Text following EP vote>Whereas an adjustment coefficient must be created with a view to maintaining equitable levels of income as between farmers in all European Union Member States in order to compensate for the possible disappearance of the green rate on 1 January 1999 for the Member States participating in the single currency;(Amendment 28)Article 1a (new)>Original text>>Text following EP vote>Article 1aIn order to ensure equitable levels of income as between farmers in all European Union Member States an adjustment coefficient shall be created with effect from 1 January 1999 to compensate for the possible disappearance of the green rate for Member States participating in the single currency.Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation fixing the guide prices for wine for the 1998/99 wine year (COM(98)0051 - C4-0091/98 - 98/0040(CNS))(Consultation procedure)The European Parliament,- having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(98)0051 - 98/0040(CNS) ((OJ C 87, 23.3.1998, p. 12.)),- having been consulted by the Council (C4-0091/98),- having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,- having regard to the report of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development and the opinions of the Committee on Budgets, the Committee on External Economic Relations, the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection and the Committee on Development and Cooperation (A4-0216/98),1. Approves the Commission proposal, subject to Parliament's amendments;2. Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved by Parliament;3. Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to the Commission proposal;4. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1913/98 by Francis DECOURRIERE to the Commission. Practical arrangements for the Eurovignette
Date: 1998-06-16
Institutions: DECOURRIERE, European Parliament
Subjects: Belgium, carriage of goods, charges for use of infrastructure, commercial vehicle, tax harmonisation, toll, vehicle tax













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1913/98 by Francis DECOURRIERE to the Commission. Practical arrangements for the Eurovignette  


Official Journal C 013 , 18/01/1999 P. 0116 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1913/98by Francis Decourrière (PPE) to the Commission(16 June 1998)Subject: Practical arrangements for the EurovignetteUnder Belgian law the Eurovignette is a tax, which means that only tax offices approved by the Belgian Ministry of Finance are authorized to sell the Eurovignette to Belgian nationals and foreigners on Belgian territory. In Germany, however, the Eurovignette is a charge on the user and is sold in various forms - daily, weekly, monthly or yearly.In practice, the differences in arrangements for selling the Eurovignette mean that users do not enjoy equal treatment since Belgians are obliged to buy their Eurovignettes in tax offices whereas Germans can buy them at petrol stations in Germany at any time. With a view to harmonization and equal treatment, might the Commission not consider harmonizing the way in which the Eurovignette is sold?Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission(24 July 1998)In accordance with Council Directive 93/89/EEC of 25 October 1993 on the application by Member States of taxes on certain vehicles used for the carriage of goods by road and tolls and charges for the use of certain infrastructures(1), foreign hauliers in Belgium can pay the road user charges (i.e. the Eurovignette) by day, week, month or year. However, this Directive allows Member States to require vehicles registered in their country to pay the annual rate. Belgium has chosen to use this option. Belgian vehicles are also subject to the annual vehicle taxes (taxe de circulation). The payment for both the (annual) Eurovignette and the annual vehicle taxes is due at the same time. This is why the public administration services (recettes des contributions directes) responsible for collecting the vehicle taxes also collect the Eurovignette payment.Other Member States, also in full compliance with Community legislation, such as Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, allow both domestic and foreign hauliers the possibility to pay the Eurovignette every time they actually use the motorways and, therefore, to pay by day, week, month or year. That is why a large number of sale points are needed and established on the territory of Germany (and the other two Member States).The Commission is so far satisfied that the way in which the Eurovignette is paid in the different Member States adequately meets the needs of both domestic and foreign hauliers and it does not therefore consider the harmonisation of payment practices in the six Eurovignette Member States to be necessary.(1) OJ L 279, 12.11.1993.
Council Decision of 16 June 1998 appointing a member and an alternate member of the Advisory Committee on the Training of Midwives
Date: 1998-06-16
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: advisory committee (EU), alternate, appointment of staff, midwife, vocational training

2.7.98

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C  206/1

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COUNCIL

COUNCIL  DECISION

of  16  June  1998

appointing  a  member  and  an  alternate  member  of  the  Advisory  Committee  on  the  Training  of
Midwives

(98/C  206/01)

THE  COUNCIL  OF  THE  EUROPEAN  UNION,

Having  regard  to  Council  Decision  80/156/EEC  of  21  January  1980  setting  up  an  Advisory
Committee  on  the  Training  of  Midwives(cid:216)(˛),  and  in  particular  Articles  3  and  4  thereof,

Whereas  the  Council  appointed,  by  its  Decision  of  23  October  1995(cid:216)(ˇ),  Ms  Ingrid  KNUDSEN
a  member,  and  by  its  Decision  of  16  September  1996(cid:216)(—),  Mr  Lars  PETERSEN  an  alternate
member  of  the  Committee  for  the  period  ending  22  October  1998;

Whereas  the  Danish  Government  has  nominated  Ms  Anne  LINDRUP  to  replace  Ms  Ingrid
KNUDSEN  and  Ms  Inger  Marie  CONRADSEN  to  replace  Mr  Lars  PETERSEN;

HAS  DECIDED  AS  FOLLOWS:

Article  1

Ms  Anne  LINDRUP  is  hereby  appointed  a  member  of  the  Advisory  Committee  on  the  Training
of  Midwives  in  place  of  Ms  Ingrid  KNUDSEN  for  the  remainder  of  her  term  of  office,  which
ends  on  22  October  1998.

Ms  Inger  Marie  CONRADSEN  is  hereby  appointed  an  alternate  member  of  the  Advisory
Committee  on  the  Training  of  Midwives  in  place  of  Mr  Lars  PETERSEN,  for  the  remainder  of
his  term  of  office,  which  ends  on  22  October  1998.

Article  2

Done  at  Luxembourg,  16  June  1998.

For  the  Council

The  President

M.  MEACHER

(˛)(cid:217)OJ  L  33,  11.2.1980,  p.  13.
(ˇ)(cid:217)OJ  C  292,  7.11.1995,  p.  2.
(—)(cid:217)OJ  C  290,  3.10.1996,  p.  1.
Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation fixing the monthly price increases for paddy rice for the 1998/99 marketing year (COM(98)0051 C4-0086/98 98/0036(CNS))(Consultation procedure)
Date: 1998-06-16
Institutions: Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, European Parliament
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Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation fixing the monthly price increases for paddy rice for the 1998/99 marketing year (COM(98)0051 C4-0086/98 98/0036(CNS))(Consultation procedure)  


Official Journal C 210 , 06/07/1998 P. 0050 





Proposal for a Council Regulation fixing the monthly price increases for paddy rice for the 1998/99 marketing year (COM(98)0051 - C4-0086/98 - 98/0036(CNS))The proposal was approved with the following amendments:(Amendment 12)Recital 1a (new)>Original text>>Text following EP vote>Whereas an adjustment coefficient must be created with a view to maintaining equitable levels as between farmers in all European Union Member States in order to compensate for the possible disappearance of the green rate on 1 January 1999 for the Member States participating in the single currency;(Amendment 13)Article 1a (new)>Original text>>Text following EP vote>Article 1aIn order to ensure equitable levels of income as between farmers in all European Union Member States an adjustment coefficient shall be created with effect from 1 January 1999 to compensate for the possible disappearance of the green rate for Member States participating in the single currency.Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation fixing the monthly price increases for paddy rice for the 1998/99 marketing year (COM(98)0051 - C4-0086/98 - 98/0036(CNS))(Consultation procedure)The European Parliament,- having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(98)0051 - 98/0036(CNS) ((OJ C 87, 23.3.1998, p. 4.)),- having been consulted by the Council (C4-0086/98),- having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,- having regard to the report of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development and the opinions of the Committee on Budgets, the Committee on External Economic Relations, the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection and the Committee on Development and Cooperation (A4-0216/98),1. Approves the Commission proposal, subject to Parliament's amendments;2. Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved by Parliament;3. Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to the Commission proposal;4. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1874/98 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Community funding for environmental organizations
Date: 1998-06-16
Institutions: ALAVANOS, European Parliament
Subjects: EU financing, Greece, eligibility criteria, environmental policy, public awareness campaign













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1874/98 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Community funding for environmental organizations  


Official Journal C 013 , 18/01/1999 P. 0110 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1874/98by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission(16 June 1998)Subject: Community funding for environmental organizationsA list of organizations which have received Community funding for information and awareness activities relating to the environment has been published in the Official Journal of the European Communities (98/C 85/04).Will the Commission say:1. whether any Greek organizations applied for Community funding for general information and awareness activities (first list), and2. if so, what criteria they did not fulfill to be eligible for funding?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission(23 July 1998)In response to its call for the submission of proposals for general measures to inform and increase awareness of environmental problems published on 22 February 1997(1) the Commission received 312 requests for subsidies, including 21 from Greek organisations. It selected 59 proposals.None of the Greek proposals were selected because they did not meet all the eligibility criteria published in the Official Journal, namely: choice of the priority topics listed in point 2 of the call for proposals; the significance of the multiplier effect of the proposed action at European level (in principle, projects should involve partners from at least three Member States); the long-term commitment of the partners concerned to environmental protection; the capacity to demonstrate effective and balanced cooperation between the various partners; the commitment to ensure that the results of the action are widely publicised; the quality of the cost/benefit ratio and the degree of financial participation by the other partners.(1) OJ C 53, 22.2.1997.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1905/98 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. EU-US agreement on the Helms-Burton Act
Date: 1998-06-16
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, European Parliament
Subjects: Cuba, EU relations, United States, World Trade Organisation, extra-territoriality, international law, international sanctions, ministerial meeting

11.12.98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 386/165

The remuneration of the members of the Commission comprises the following elements:

› a basic salary.

The basic salary of a member of the Commission equals 112.5 % of the basic salary of an official of grade of
A1/6, thus amounting to 617,756 BEF. For the vice-presidents of the Commission and for the President of the
Commission, the basic monthly salary equals 125 % and 138 % of the salary of a grade A1/6 official.

The basic salary of the members of the Commission is subject to a progressive tax, the maximum marginal
tax rate being 45 % and to a temporary contribution of 5.83 % on part of the salary. These taxes are the same
as provided by the Staff Regulations for the officials of the Commission, and are paid to the budget of the
Union. In addition, a contribution of 1.8 % of the salary is deducted for sickness and injury insurance.

› residence allowance of 15 % of the basic salary.

The members of the Commission are not entitled to the expatriation allowance (16 % of the basic salary) to
which the expatriate officials of the Commission are entitled

› a monthly representation allowance of 24 515 BEF.

Other allowances of the members of the Commission are the same as for the officials of the Commission, as
stipulated in the Staff Regulations, a copy of which is forwarded direct to the Honourable Member and to the
Secretariat General of the Parliament.

Based on these elements, the monthly net salary of a member of the Commission is calculated at 513 410 BEF.
This amount varies and can be increased by the household and child allowances.

(1) OJ L 351, 23.12.1997.

(98/C 386/227)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1904/98

by Jesœs Cabez(cid:243)n Alonso (PSE) to the Commission

(16 June 1998)

Subject: The EU and the Helms-Burton Act

In the recent EU-US negotiations on the extraterritorial effects of the Helms-Burton Act, was an agreement
reached concerning a full derogation from the US extraterritorial legislation, or does the agreement refer only to a
temporary exemption for the EU from the effects of the laws concerned?

(98/C 386/228)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1905/98

by Jesœs Cabez(cid:243)n Alonso (PSE) to the Commission

(16 June 1998)

Subject: EU-US agreement on the Helms-Burton Act

Does the agreement made public on 18 May 1998 between the EU Presidency, the Commission and the US
Presidency imply that, despite this agreement, those contents of the Helms-Burton Act which remain in force are
to be incorporated into Community law?

Does the Commission consider that this agreement guarantees the national sovereignty of all the Member States?