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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2853/98 by Jens-Peter BONDE to the Commission. Denmark and the Schengen agreement
Date: 1998-09-28
Institutions: BONDE, European Parliament
Subjects: Denmark, Schengen Agreement, application of EU law, free movement of persons

15.10.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 297/33

(1999/C 297/044)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2852/98

by Umberto Bossi (TDI) to the Commission

(28 September 1998)

Subject: Preservation of natural habitats

The Ravenna district and provincial authorities and the Emilia Romagna regional authority have signed an
agreement on a programme for the implementation of the ‘Ravenna port area’ special programme involving
the building of a marine passenger terminal and connecting roads.

Under the preliminary plans, the connecting roads are to run through state-owned areas of pine forest, the
Pialassa Baiona and the Pineta di San Vitale, in violation of numerous laws that protect the last unspoilt areas of
the Adriatic.

. The Italian Constitutional Court has repeatedly reaffirmed the ‘primacy’ of landscape and environmental

considerations and the special protective regulations in this area,

. the construction work planned in the Pialassa Baiona (an area protected by the RAMSAR Convention and
benefiting from Community funds under the LIFE programme) involves raising the level of the road
system considerably and the installation of street lights,

. the planned project would violate specific regulations designed to protect pine forests in nature reserves

(the ASFD pine forest . Staggioni section and the Pineta di San Vitale),

. in addition, some of the areas affected are regarded as ZSPs (zones of special protection) and others have

been designated by the regional authorities as SCIs (sites of Community importance),

. the project cannot be regarded as being intermodal since it encourages the use of road transport,

. following repeated protests from citizens, the above authorities have drawn up a second agreement on the

programme, which, however, does not replace the previous one.

In view of the above, can the Commission say whether the implementation of the ‘intermodal’ project
described above contravenes Directive 92/43 (1) or any other directive?

(1) OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7.

Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission

(27 October 1998)

A complaint concerning the project mentioned by the Honourable Member has been recently registered. The
case is currently being examined by the Commission.

A request for information has been sent to the Italian authorities in order to obtain more detailed elements on
the case mentioned.

The Commission will take the appropriate steps in order to ensure the observance of Community law.

(1999/C 297/045)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2853/98

by Jens-Peter Bonde (EDD) to the Commission

(28 September 1998)

Subject: Denmark and the Schengen agreement

Can Denmark withdraw from the Schengen agreement and reintroduce checks on individuals which had to be
abolished in the meantime?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2848/98 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. Mushroom growing
Date: 1998-09-28
Institutions: ANGELILLI, European Parliament
Subjects: EU aid, Italy, aid system, common organisation of markets, job creation, market intervention, mushroom-growing, operational programme, producer organisation













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WRITTEN QUESTION E-2848/98by Roberta Angelilli (NI) to the Commission(28 September 1998)Subject: Mushroom growingIn view of the constant expansion of mushroom growing in various regions of Italy and the substantial economic activity it generates, not least in terms of employment, can the Commission say whether any aid or economic incentives are available for this sector and, if so, what they consist of?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission(22 October 1998)The Commission has been closely attentive to the expansion of Community mushroom production.Article 1(2) of Council Regulation (EC) 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables(1) lists the products covered by the market organisation. These include mushrooms.No specific aid is granted at Community level for mushroom cultivation but since the market organisation for fruit and vegetables was reformed, on entry into force of the abovementioned Regulation, the Commission has been granting financial assistance to producer organisations to set up operational funds and implement operational programmes. Mushroom growers can benefit from this assistance in exactly the same way as growers of the other products covered by the market organisation.(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2876/98 by Marjo MATIKAINEN-KALLSTRÖM Green Paper on sport
Date: 1998-09-28
Institutions: European Parliament, MATIKAINEN-KALLSTROEM
Subjects: EU programme, action programme, sport, sports body

11.10.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 289/9

(1999/C 289/011)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2846/98

by Roberta Angelilli (NI) to the Commission

(28 September 1998)

Subject: Central dairy in Rome: update

In relation to the previous questions on the Centrale del Latte di Roma, E-3408/97 (1), E-0547/98 (2) and
E-1511/98 (3) and with reference to the last reply given by Mr Fischler on 10 June 1511/98, the Commission
indicated that it had initiated the procedure mentioned in Article 93(2) of the EC Treaty to determine the
existence, and the compatibility with the Treaty, of aid that was apparently granted to the Centrale del Latte di
Roma as part of the privatisation procedure.

Can the Commission say what the outcome of this procedure was?

(1) OJ C 158, 25.5.1998, p. 103.
(2) OJ C 310, 9.10.1998, p. 84.
(3) OJ C 13, 18.1.1999, p. 39.

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(21 October 1998)

The Commission is currently examining the comments received as part of the procedure opened under Article
93(2) of the EC Treaty. When it has finished its examination it will take a final decision on the aid in question,
in accordance with that procedure.

(1999/C 289/012)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2876/98

by Marjo Matikainen-Kallström (PPE) to the Commission

(28 September 1998)

Subject: Green Paper on sport

In his answer to my Written Question E-3426/97 of 27 November 1997 (1) on the position of sport in the
European Union, Commissioner Oreja stated that the Commission proposed to adopt a communication on
sport before August 1998. He also said that this ‘might be followed by a Green Paper’.

In the light of the above, has the Commission yet adopted this communication and if so, what measures has it
taken to prepare the Green Paper?

(1) OJ C 134, 30.4.1998, p. 162.

Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission

(14 December 1998)

At the 8th European Sports Forum, the Commission staff presented two documents to the sports bodies.

One, the Community action programme in the field of sport, describes the Commission’s approach to sport
within the context of the powers it enjoys.

The other, the European model of sport, is a consultation document on questions related to the development
of sport in Europe.

On the basis of the replies received from the sports bodies the Commission will prepare the European Sports
Conference to be held at Olympia in the first week of May 1999.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2068/98 of 28 September 1998 establishing the quantity of certain poultrymeat sector products available for the fourth quarter of 1998 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 509/97
Date: 1998-09-28
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Slovenia, import, poultrymeat, quantitative restriction

L 264/60

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

29. 9. 98

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2068/98

of 28 September 1998

establishing the quantity of certain poultrymeat sector products available for the
fourth quarter of 1998 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 509/97

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 509/
97 of 20 March 1997 laying down procedures for applying
in the poultrymeat sector the Interim Agreement on trade
and accompanying measures between the European
Community, the European Coal and Steel Community
and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one
part, and the Republic of Slovenia, of the other part (1), as
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1514/97 (2), and in
particular Article 4(5) thereof,
Whereas in order to ensure distribution of the quantities
available, the quantities carried forward from the period 1
July to 30 September 1998 should be added to the quant-

ities available for the period 1 October to 31 December
1998,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The quantity available for the period 1 October to 31
December 1998 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 509/97
is set out in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 October 1998.

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

Done at Brussels, 28 September 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 80, 21. 3. 1997, p. 3.
(2) OJ L 204, 31. 7. 1997, p. 16.

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EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 264/61

ANNEX

(tonnes)

Total quantity available
for the period
1 October to 31 December 1998

1 320,00
275,00
972,40

Group No

80
90
100
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2996/98 by Odile LEPERRE-VERRIER to the Commission. Stricter European legislation on mountain roads
Date: 1998-09-28
Institutions: European Parliament, LEPERRE-VERRIER
Subjects: approximation of laws, competence of the Member States, mountain region, road transport, transport of dangerous goods, transport safety













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Official Journal C 182 , 28/06/1999 P. 0037 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-2996/98by Odile Leperre-Verrier (ARE) to the Commission(28 September 1998)Subject: Stricter European legislation on mountain roadsThe transport of dangerous substances by road through mountain areas poses a number of problems and is a cause for concern among people living near the routes concerned. In May this year an accident in France on the N 205 in the commune of Servoz (Haute-Savoie), which resulted in pesticides being spilled on the road, highlighted yet again the risks to which users of the Mont Blanc tunnel and people living in the surrounding area are exposed.In view of this, does the Commission plan to introduce more stringent European legislation for the transport of dangerous substances on mountain roads, including:- speed limits for vehicles,- packaging requirements (shock-resistant containers), and- designating sensitive mountain routes on which such vehicles would be required to travel in convoy, thus allowing stricter monitoring and the enforcement of speed limits?Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission(5 November 1998)Council Directive 94/55/EC of 21 November 1994 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by road(1) (Marginal 10599 of Annex B) allows Member States to have additional safety requirements or restrictions concerning vehicles using bridges or tunnels, and to have requirements for vehicles to follow prescribed routes to avoid relatively dangerous roads.This provision therefore allows Member States to take specific safety measures applicable to specific areas such as a tunnel or a mountain road. The Commission agrees that Member States are best placed to take any such measures and, for this reason, does not intend to propose Community legislation applicable to the transport of dangerous goods by road in specific areas.(1) OJ L 319, 12.12.1994.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2973/98 by Anna KARAMANOU to the Commission. Role of the media in the increased sexual exploitation of women
Date: 1998-09-28
Institutions: European Parliament, KARAMANOU
Subjects: EU programme, Europol, advertising, computer crime, equal treatment, information network, position of women, sexual offence













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2973/98 by Anna KARAMANOU to the Commission. Role of the media in the increased sexual exploitation of women  


Official Journal C 135 , 14/05/1999 P. 0147 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-2973/98by Anna Karamanou (PSE) to the Commission(28 September 1998)Subject: Role of the media in the increased sexual exploitation of womenAccording to a recent statement by the Council of Europe, women are the main victims of sexual exploitation using the networks, which constitutes a serious violation of human rights. The way in which women are depicted by the mass media is contributing to the increased sexual exploitation of women in Europe, while those involved in the white slave trade are making increasing use of modern media and new technologies. What action does the Commission intend to take and what measures will it adopt in response to this serious problem?Answer given by Mrs Gradin on behalf of the Commission(10 November 1998)The Commission understands the question as addressing two separate issues. The first concerns the image of women in the media. Women are often represented through stereotyped images showing traditional and unequal roles for women and men, including images which could possibly encourage the sexual exploitation of women. The image of women in the media is one of the main concerns of the equal opportunities policy of the Community. A series of projects promoting non-stereotype images for women in broadcasting have been co-funded by the Commission under the third (1991-1995)(1) and the fourth (1996-2000)(2) Community action programmes for equal opportunities. In addition, a Europe-wide survey on existing research on women and the media has been completed and will be published by the Commission.The second issue addressed by the Honourable Member concerns the use by criminal organisations of new technologies, in particular Internet, in relation to trafficking in women for purpose of sexual exploitation. A distinction has to be made between "sexual advertising" offered on the Internet by individuals or specialised firms and the use of Internet by certain organisations to carry on their criminal activities that are not necessarily restricted or even related to trafficking in women. The Commission has proposed an action plan(3) on both illegal and harmful content on the Internet focusing on prevention and public awareness aspects. As for the use of Internet by criminal organisations, Europol is seeking to develop a strategy to obtain intelligence and information on high tech crime that would embrace a larger scope than simply computer crime.(1) COM(90) 449 final.(2) COM(95 381 final.(3) COM(97) 582 final.
Council Regulation (EC) No 2070/98 of 28 September 1998 amending Regulation (EC) No 1221/97 laying down general rules for the application of measures to improve the production and marketing of honey
Date: 1998-09-28
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: approximation of laws, co-financing, honey, marketing, production improvement

30. 9. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 265/1

I

(Acts whose publication is obligatory)

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 2070/98

of 28 September 1998

amending Regulation (EC) No 1221/97 laying down general rules for the applica-
tion of measures to improve the production and marketing of honey

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parlia-
ment (2),

Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social
Committee (3),

Whereas Regulation (EC) No 1221/97 (4) establishes the
time limit in which expenditure on the measures taken
under the annual national programme must be made;

Whereas, in order to avoid reducing the duration of the
national programmes in the first year, the time limit for
making such expenditure under those first programmes
should be postponed,

Article 1

In Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1221/97, the third
subparagraph shall be replaced by the following:

‘Expenditure by the Member States for the measures
taken under the annual national programmes referred
to in Article 1 must be made by 15 October each year.
However, for the first year, that date shall be post-
poned to 31 January 1999.'

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its
publication in the Official Journal of the European
Communities.

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

Done at Brussels, 28 September 1998.

For the Council

The President

W. MOLTERER

(1) OJ C 222, 16. 7. 1998, p. 15.
(2) Opinion delivered on 16 September 1998 (not yet published

in the Official Journal).

(3) Opinion delivered on 9 September 1998 (not yet published in

the Official Journal).

(4) OJ L 173, 1. 7. 1997, p. 1.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2879/98 by Panayotis LAMBRIAS to the Commission. Infringement of Directive 91/674/EEC concerning insurance undertakings
Date: 1998-09-28
Institutions: European Parliament, LAMBRIAS
Subjects: Greece, complaint to the Commission, infringement of EU law, insurance company, loss, stock-exchange listing













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Official Journal C 135 , 14/05/1999 P. 0132 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2879/98by Panayotis Lambrias (PPE) to the Commission(28 September 1998)Subject: Infringement of Directive 91/674/EEC concerning insurance undertakingsAccording to allegations by various bodies which have now come to light and reached the attention of the Commission, the Greek Ministry of Development is failing to show the necessary rigour in monitoring compliance with Greek and Community legislation, thereby permitting many insurance undertakings to accumulate deficits of millions of drachmas and illegally attempt to cover them during the following accounting period. This is resulting in constantly increasing deficits, thereby placing policyholders in a precarious position and allowing certain undertakings illegal access to stock exchange listing.In the light of the information available to it, does the Commission consider that Directive 91/674/EEC(1) is being properly implemented in Greece and, if not, will it take appropriate measures?Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission(4 December 1998)The Commission is collecting the information it needs to answer the question. It will communicate its findings as soon as possible.(1) OJ L 374, 31.12.1991, p. 7.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2877/98 by Christian ROVSING to the Commission. Subsidised school milk
Date: 1998-09-28
Institutions: European Parliament, ROVSING
Subjects: EU programme, educational institution, health control, health policy, milk, milk product

C 182/28

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

28.6.1999

(1999/C 182/035)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2877/98

by Christian Rovsing (PPE) to the Commission

(28 September 1998)

Subject: Subsidised school milk

Does the Commission think that the present distinction between milk products eligible for subsidies and those
not as part of the EU’s aid for the sale of school milk is in keeping with the times and with prevailing health
policy thinking in the Member States?

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(9 November 1998)

The Commission has reason to believe that the operation of the Community school milk scheme in general,
and the range of eligible products in particular, are indeed compatible with Member States’ options on health
policy.

The Commission would also refer to its reply to Written Question No 2731/98 by Mr Bonde on the same
subject.

(1999/C 182/036)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2893/98

by Wilmya Zimmermann (PSE) to the Council

(28 September 1998)

Subject: Problems in implementing Article 8 ff. of the EU Treaty (citizenship of the Union, free movement)

The restrictive laws on foreign nationals of many of the Member States often run counter to the objectives of
Article 8 of the EU Treaty. Foreigners are often discriminated against in relation to citizens of the country in
question when it comes to rules on residence and social and labour law.

What is the Council doing to eliminate the obstacles to freedom of movement represented by the Member
States’ laws on foreign nationals?

Reply

(8 February 1999)

Under Article 8 of the EC Treaty, every person holding the nationality of a Member State is a citizen of the
Union and, as such, enjoys the rights conferred by the Treaty and is subject to the duties imposed thereby.

Over a period of some years the Council has adopted a large number of acts concerning the free movement of
persons and the right of establishment. These have covered the right of residence of Member States’ nationals
and their families, social legislation and the rights of employees and self-employed persons.

In the light of the recommendations of the High Level Panel on the Free Movement of Persons, chaired by
Ms Simone Veil, the Commission adopted a plan of action in which it said it would submit legislative proposals
for improving the conditions under which the freedom of movement is exercised.