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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3502/98 by Esko SEPPÄNEN to the Commission. The Wassenaar Committee
Date: 1998-11-12
Institutions: European Parliament, SEPPAENEN
Subjects: EU control, coding, committee (EU), export monitoring, military equipment, technology transfer

C 142/140

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

21.5.1999

(1999/C 142/183)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3501/98

by Glenys Kinnock (PSE) to the Commission

(25 November 1998)

Subject: Unilateral investment sanctions

If an EU Member State were to impose unilateral financial sanctions on Burma (on serious political
grounds and as a matter of urgency under Article 73g (2) of the EC Treaty), would the Commission
propose that the Council overturn the Member State’s decision or bring proceedings against that Member
State on the grounds of a perceived breach of Community law?

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(15 January 1999)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to her Written Question E-2119/98 (1).

It is not Commission policy to answer hypothetical questions.

(1) OJ C 96, 8.4.1999.

(1999/C 142/184)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-3502/98

by Esko Seppänen (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(12 November 1998)

Subject: The Wassenaar Committee

Within the framework of the EU there is a body known as the Wassenaar committee, whose work is
alleged to include studying the encryption of data communications and coding systems. Its secretariat is in
Vienna. What duties does this Committee have, what is its status within the EU and in what form are the
encryption plans it has presumably put forward dealt with by the EU?

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

(3 December 1998)

The Wassenaar arrangement is the successor to the Coordination committee for export to communist area
(COCOM) regime. Definitively implemented with the adoption of ‘initial elements’ in July 1996 by 33
founding members including the United States, Russia and all Union Member States, it deals with export
controls and information-exchange related to dual-use items and conventional arms. The Community as
such is not party to the arrangement.

The items covered by the Wassenaar arrangement include encryption products. As the entire Wassenaar
dual-use list is integrated into the Union list of controlled dual-use products (Council Decision 942/
94CFSP of 19 December 1994 on the joint action adopted by the Council of the basis of Article J.3 of the
Treaty on European Union concerning the control of exports of dual-use goods (1) as subsequently
amended), encrypted products covered by the Wassenaar list are subject to control when exported from the
Community. Any changes to control scope in Wassenaar (for instance decontrol of certain items) lead to
corresponding changes in the Union list.

The arrangement has a permanent secretariat based in Vienna. Information about the work of the
arrangement can be found on the Website www. wassenaar.org.

(1) OJ L 367, 31.12.1994.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2444/98 of 12 November 1998 fixing the maximum export refund on rye in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1746/98
Date: 1998-11-12
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, export, export refund, rye, third country

L 303/40

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

13. 11. 98

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2444/98

of 12 November 1998

fixing the maximum export refund on rye in connection with the invitation to
tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1746/98

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92
of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the
market in cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC)
No 923/96 (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/
95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for
the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92
on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the
measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the
market for cereals (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC)
No 2094/98 (4), and in particular Article 7 thereof,

Whereas an invitation to tender for the refund and/or the
tax for the export of rye to all third countries was opened
pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1746/98 (5);

Whereas Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95
provides that the Commission may, on the basis of the
tenders notified, in accordance with the procedure laid
down in Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92,
decide to fix a maximum export refund taking account of
the criteria referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No
1501/95; whereas in that case a contract is awarded to any

tenderer whose bid is equal
than the
maximum refund, as well as to any tenderer whose bid
relates to an export tax;

to or

lower

Whereas the application of the abovementioned criteria
to the current market situation for the cereal in question
results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the
amount specified in Article 1;

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

For
tenders notified from 6 to 12 November 1998,
pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation
(EC) No 1746/98, the maximum refund on exportation of
rye shall be ECU 69,75 per tonne.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 13 November
1998.

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

Done at Brussels, 12 November 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 21.
(2) OJ L 126, 24. 5. 1996, p. 37.
(3) OJ L 147, 30. 6. 1995, p. 7.
(4) OJ L 266, 1. 10. 1998, p. 61.
(5) OJ L 219, 7. 8. 1998, p. 3.
Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2459/98 of 12 November 1998 amending Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities
Date: 1998-11-12
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Community tax, European Monetary System, European official, exchange rate, servant (EU)

17. 11. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 307/3

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC, ECSC, EURATOM) No 2459/98

of 12 November 1998

amending Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 laying down the condi-
tions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European
Communities

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing a single Council
and a single Commission of the European Communities,

Having regard to the Protocol on the Privileges and
Immunities of the European Communities, and in par-
ticular Article 13 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas, having regard to Council Regulation (EC,
ECSC, Euratom) No 2458/98 of 12 November 1998
amending Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68
laying down the Staff Regulations of officials and the
conditions of employment of other servants of the Euro-
pean Communities and the other Regulations applicable
to them with regard to the establishment of remuneration,
pensions and other financial entitlements in euros (1),
Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 (2),
should be amended,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The rules relating to the rounding of amounts laid down
in Council Regulation (EC) No 1103/97 of 17 June 1997
on certain provisions relating to the introduction of the
euro (3), shall apply.

Article 2

Article 8 of Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68
shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 8

Tax shall be collected by means of deduction at
source. The amount shall be rounded down to one
hundredth of a euro.'

Article 3

On 1 January 1999, pursuant to this Regulation, the
Commission shall effect the conversion into euros of the
amounts in Belgian francs in Council Regulation (EEC,
shall be
Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68;
published in the Official Journal of
the European
Communities in January 1999.

these values

Article 4

In Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 the term
‘Belgian francs' shall be replaced by the term ‘euros' and
amounts expressed in Belgian francs are replaced by their
equivalent in euro units at the conversion rate laid down
by the Council.

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

It shall apply from 1 January 1999.

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

Done at Brussels, 12 November 1998.

For the Council

The President

E. HOSTASCH

(1) See page 1 of this Official Journal.
(2) OJ L 56, 4. 3. 1968, p. 8. Regulation as last amended by
Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 1197/98 (OJ L 166, 11.
6. 1998, p. 1.)

(3) OJ L 162, 19. 6. 1997, p. 1.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2447/98 of 12 November 1998 fixing the maximum export refund on common wheat in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2004/98
Date: 1998-11-12
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: ACP countries, award of contract, common wheat, export refund

13. 11. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 303/43

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2447/98

of 12 November 1998

fixing the maximum export refund on common wheat in connection with the
invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2004/98

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92
of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the
market in cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC)
No 923/96 (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/
95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for
the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92
on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the
measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the
market for cereals (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC)
No 2094/98 (4), and in particular Article 7 thereof,

Whereas an invitation to tender for the refund and/or the
tax for the export of common wheat to certain ACP States
was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No
2004/98 (5);

Whereas Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95
provides that the Commission may, on the basis of the
tenders notified, in accordance with the procedure laid
down in Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92,
decide to fix a maximum export refund taking account of
the criteria referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No

1501/95; whereas in that case a contract is awarded to any
than the
tenderer whose bid is equal
maximum refund, as well as to any tenderer whose bid
relates to an export tax;

to or

lower

Whereas the application of the abovementioned criteria
to the current market situation for the cereal in question
results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the
amount specified in Article 1;

Whereas the Management Committee for Cereals has not
delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its
chairman,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For
tenders notified from 6 to 12 November 1998,
pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation
(EC) No 2004/98, the maximum refund on exportation of
common wheat shall be ECU 33,00 per tonne.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 13 November
1998.

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

Done at Brussels, 12 November 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 21.
(2) OJ L 126, 24. 5. 1996, p. 37.
(3) OJ L 147, 30. 6. 1995, p. 7.
(4) OJ L 266, 1. 10. 1998, p. 61.
(5) OJ L 258, 22. 9. 1998, p. 4.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2445/98 of 12 November 1998 concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of barley issued in Regulation (EC) No 1564/98
Date: 1998-11-12
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Spain, award of contract, barley, export refund

13. 11. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 303/41

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2445/98

of 12 November 1998

concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export
of barley issued in Regulation (EC) No 1564/98

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92
of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the
market in cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC)
No 923/96 (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/
95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for
the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92
on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the
measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the
market for cereals (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC)
No 2094/98 (4), and in particular Article 7 thereof,

Whereas an invitation to tender for the refund for the
export of barley exported by Spain to all third countries
was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No
1564/98 (5), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2309/
98 (6);

Whereas Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95, allows
the Commission to decide, in accordance with the proce-
dure laid down in Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No

1766/92 and on the basis of the tenders notified, to make
no award;

Whereas on the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 1
of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 a maximum refund
should not be fixed;

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

No action shall be taken on the tenders notified from 6 to
12 November 1998 in response to the invitation to tender
for the refund for the export of barley issued in Regula-
tion (EC) No 1564/98.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 13 November
1998.

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

Done at Brussels, 12 November 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 21.
(2) OJ L 126, 24. 5. 1996, p. 37.
(3) OJ L 147, 30. 6. 1995, p. 7.
(4) OJ L 266, 1. 10. 1998, p. 61.
(5) OJ L 203, 21. 7. 1998, p. 6.
(6) OJ L 288, 27. 10. 1998, p. 11.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3479/98 by Luciano VECCHI to the Commission. Approval of projects carried out by non- governmental organisations (NGOs) funded by budget line B7- 6000
Date: 1998-11-12
Institutions: European Parliament, VECCHI
Subjects: Community budget, EU aid, EU financing, decision-making, eligibility criteria, financial aid, non-governmental organisation, operation of the Institutions, project evaluation, terms for aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION P-3479/98by Luciano Vecchi (PSE) to the Commission(12 November 1998)Subject: Approval of projects carried out by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) funded by budget line B7-6000The establishment of the joint service for the management of external cooperation instruments continues to be affected by a lack of transparency regarding the co-financing of NGO projects under budget line B7-6000.Can the Commission say:- which department will sign contracts with the NGOs on behalf of the Commission, and hence finalise the decision-making procedure;- how will the actual flow of information be guaranteed between the joint service (responsible, inter alia, for monitoring and assessing the projects) and DG VIII's A 4 unit, which is to base its relations with the NGOs on these assessments?Answer given by Mr Pinheiro on behalf of the Commission(7 January 1999)The Development Directorate (unit VIII/A/4 - Civil Society and NGOs; decentralised cooperation) will be responsible for overseeing the decision-making procedure for implementing the appropriations, although it will also involve desk officers and the delegations in the countries concerned by the relevant projects. When the appraisal process is complete, a contract will be signed - until further notice this will be done by the Director of Directorate A, in DG VIII. The Joint Relex Service (unit SCR/C/5 - NGOs, food aid, population matters, Aids) will be responsible for implementing the contract.Units VIII/A/4 and SCR/C/5 have made a concerted effort to set up a mutual information system to ensure that any important data likely to influence a decision on whether an NGO is eligible is available at the right time. The assessment reports will automatically be sent to DG VIII/A/4. In addition, the two units will hold monthly meetings chaired by the two heads of unit, which should ensure an appropriate exchange of information.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2448/98 of 12 November 1998 fixing the maximum export refund on common wheat in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1079/98
Date: 1998-11-12
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, common wheat, export refund, third country

L 303/44

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

13. 11. 98

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2448/98

of 12 November 1998

fixing the maximum export refund on common wheat in connection with the
invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1079/98

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92
of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the
market in cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC)
No 923/96 (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/
95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for
the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92
on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the
measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the
market for cereals (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC)
No 2094/98 (4), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas an invitation to tender for the refund and/or the
tax for the export of common wheat to all third countries
with the exception of certain ACP States was opened
pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1079/98 (5),
as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2005/98 (6);

Whereas Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95
provides that the Commission may, on the basis of the
tenders notified, in accordance with the procedure laid
down in Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92,
decide to fix a maximum export refund taking account of
the criteria referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No

1501/95; whereas in that case a contract is awarded to any
than the
tenderer whose bid is equal
maximum refund, as well as to any tenderer whose bid
relates to an export tax;

to or

lower

Whereas the application of the abovementioned criteria
to the current market situation for the cereal in question
results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the
amount specified in Article 1;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For
tenders notified from 6 to 12 November 1998,
pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation
(EC) No 1079/98, the maximum refund on exportation of
common wheat shall be ECU 25,99 per tonne.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 13 November
1998.

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

Done at Brussels, 12 November 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 21.
(2) OJ L 126, 24. 5. 1996, p. 37.
(3) OJ L 147, 30. 6. 1995, p. 7.
(4) OJ L 266, 1. 10. 1998, p. 61.
(5) OJ L 154, 28. 5. 1998, p. 24.
(6) OJ L 258, 22. 9. 1998, p. 8.