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Commission Regulation (EC) No 2477/98 of 17 November 1998 repealing Regulation (EC) No 1761/98 relating to the invitation to tender for the export of sorghum held by the French intervention agency
Date: 1998-11-17
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: France, award of contract, export, intervention agency, sorghum

L 308/36

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

18. 11. 98

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2477/98

of 17 November 1998

repealing Regulation (EC) No 1761/98 relating to the invitation to tender for the
export of sorghum held by the French intervention agency

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 Commission
Regulation (EC) No 923/96 (2), and in particular Article 5
thereof,

Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2131/93 (3),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2193/96 (4), lays
down the procedures and conditions for the disposal of
cereals held by the intervention agencies;

Whereas for economical reasons,
is appropriate to
repeal the invitation to tender under Commission Regula-

it

tion (EC) No 1761/98 (5), as last amended by Regulation
(EC) No 2318/98 (6);

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

Regulation (EC) No 1761/98 is hereby repealed.

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, 17 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 191, 31. 7. 1993, p. 76.
(4) OJ L 293, 16. 11. 1996, p. 1.

(5) OJ L 221, 8. 8. 1998, p. 18.
(6) OJ L 289, 28. 10. 1998, p. 18.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3396/98 by Marco CELLAI to the Commission. Commission competition held on 14 September 1998
Date: 1998-11-17
Institutions: CELLAI, European Parliament
Subjects: European Commission, European official, administrative powers, administrative responsibility, competition (EU), recruitment

14.5.1999

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C 135/185

Will the Commission say whether it is aware of the above state of affairs, what action it intends to take and
whether it is possible to include the above region in the European network Natura 2000, a move which
would make a vital contribution towards protecting these valuable wetlands from plans to convert them
into a golf course?

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

Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission

(5 January 1999)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to the reply it gave to Oral Question H-1164/98 by
Mr Tamino during question time at Parliament’s December 1998 part-session (1).

(1) Debates of the Parliament (December 1998).

(1999/C 135/233)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3328/98

by Gerardo Fernández-Albor (PPE) to the Commission

Subject: European guarantee fund for pensions

(10 November 1998)

Continuing speculation about the future of pensions has prompted a number of Member States to set up a
public reserve fund to finance pensions in the medium and long term.

The fund will come into operation if the social security system becomes inadequate, because of the ageing
of the population, to cover possible future discrepancies between contributions and benefits.

Does the Commission consider that it should devise a European version of this by creating a common fund
for the whole European Union, in an attempt, by analogy with the aforementioned national funds, to avoid
any future imbalances which may arise in any Member State by introducing a Community system based
on solidarity for the future of all the existing pension schemes in the Member States of the Union?

Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(16 December 1998)

In the area of social protection, Member States are free to fix their own policies on the organisation and
operation of social security schemes, provided they comply with Community law on equal treatment for
men and women and on social security for migrant workers.

Consequently, Member States may agree to set up a public reserve fund to finance pensions in the medium
and long term, if they so wish. The Commission has no intention of promoting the idea of a common fund
of this nature for the whole Community.

(1999/C 135/234)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3396/98

by Marco Cellai (NI) to the Commission

(17 November 1998)

Subject: Commission competition held on 14 September 1998

Competitions are intended to select from among the candidates those who are most suitable (thus deemed
to be the best) for filling responsible positions at the Commission. That objective is therefore vital both for
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3413/98 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. 'Tuscia Qualità' consortium
Date: 1998-11-17
Institutions: ANGELILLI, European Parliament
Subjects: EAGGF Guidance Section, Latium, agricultural product, consortium, designation of origin, location of production, product quality, quality label, regional government, regional policy













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Official Journal C 297 , 15/10/1999 P. 0071 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3413/98by Roberta Angelilli (NI) to the Commission(17 November 1998)Subject: "Tuscia Qualità" consortiumThe "Tuscia Qualità" provincial consortium was set up by a number of public authorities, cultural associations, credit institutions and businessmen in the province of Viterbo for the purpose of selecting, promoting and publicising high-quality food and craft products, tourist services and cultural events in the Viterbo area by means of the "Tuscia Qualità" label.In view of the size and characteristics of this area just north of Rome, almost all of which has Objective 5b status, and since the consortium's objectives are to promote the policies being pursued by the EU in that field, would the Commission state:1. whether it would be possible to publicise the initiative at Community level and establish links with similar initiatives such as the "Culinary heritage" project?2. whether there is any possibility of the Commission providing this admirable initiative with guidance and support?3. whether more appropriate Community channels and programmes exist to supplement those set up at national or regional level?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission(22 December 1998)Under Objective 5(b) and the Community Initiative Leader II, the Guidance Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund can part-finance measures relating to promotion, labelling and investment in local and regional quality agricultural and forest products. The national and regional authorities are solely competent for considering projects with a view to part-financing. The Lazio Region Assessorato Economia e Finanza (Department of the Economy and Finance) has the task of coordinating the implementation of Community structural measures in the Lazio Region under Objective 5(b) and the Community Leader II Initiative.Identifying partners and exchanging experience in the field covered by the project could be fostered through the Leader European Observatory.The Commission points out that agricultural products and foodstuffs laying claim to a particular quality linked with a specific geographical name and identified with that geographical name by a label should be registered under the Community system provided for in Regulation (EEC) 2081/92 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs(1).(1) OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 1.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3414/98 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Heart transplants
Date: 1998-11-17
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: blood transfusion, cardiovascular disease, competence of the Member States, health legislation, information, organ transplantation, public health

28.6.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 182/81

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(22 January 1999)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to her Written Question E-3040/98 (1).

(1)

See page 40.

(1999/C 182/102)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3414/98

by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission

(17 November 1998)

Subject: Heart transplants

Does the Commission have data concerning the incidence of heart transplants in each of the Member States?

Does it agree that it is necessary, in view of the importance of and increasingly frequent recourse to this
procedure, to conduct a survey on the basis of which to draw up rules and initiatives that are the same for
everyone?

(1999/C 182/103)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3415/98

by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Liver transplants

Does the Commission have data concerning the incidence of liver transplants in each of the Member States?

Does it agree that it is necessary, in view of the importance of and increasingly frequent recourse to this
procedure, to conduct a survey on the basis of which to draw up rules and initiatives that are the same for
everyone?

(1999/C 182/104)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3416/98

by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Kidney transplants

The problem of kidney transplants is a cause for grave concern throughout the Community in view of the large
number of candidates for the operation who suffer from serious and chronic kidney failure and undergo
dialysis, compared to the number who are operated on.

To avoid speculation and graft in connection with the tracing of available kidneys, does the Commission agree
that it is necessary to coordinate these activities by harmonising the relevant rules in all the Community
countries?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3386/98 by Klaus-Heiner LEHNE Termination of service of officials
Date: 1998-11-17
Institutions: European Parliament, LEHNE
Subjects: European official, enlargement of the Union, indemnification, proposal (EU), regulations for civil servants, termination of employment













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Official Journal C 320 , 06/11/1999 P. 0045 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3386/98by Klaus-Heiner Lehne (PPE) to the Commission(17 November 1998)Subject: Termination of service of officialsIn three judgments of 30 September 1998 (Cases T-154/96, T-164/96 and T-13/96), the EC Court of First Instance allowed the complaints of 20 Court of Justice and Court of Auditors officials who had expressed a wish to terminate their service.The Court thus upheld the argument that Council Regulation (EC/Euratom/ECSC) 2688/95(1), introducing special measures to terminate the service of officials of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, contained irregularities.In its judgments the Court found that the Council had made substantial modifications to the text of the original Commission proposal, on which the European Parliament had issued its opinion on 12 October 1995(2), without consulting Parliament again. The European Parliament had specifically called on the Council to consult it again "should the Council intend to make substantial amendments to the Commission proposal".What action does the Commission propose to take as a result of these judgments, and in particular when does it propose to submit a new proposal for a regulation to the Council with a view to eliminating the shortcomings criticised by the Court?Answer given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission(8 December 1998)Since the Commission proposal for a Regulation providing for the adoption of special measures for the termination of service of Community officials in the institutions is still before the Council, the Commission does not plan to adopt any other measures regarding this matter.In addition, the Commission would inform the Honourable Member that the Council is appealing to the Court of Justice against the judgments given by the Court of First Instance on 30 September 1998 in Cases T-154/96 and T-13/97.(1) OJ L 280, 23.11.1995, p. 1.(2) OJ C 287, 30.10.1995, p. 186.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3375/98 by Quinídio CORREIA to the Commission. Afforestation and woodland maintenance grants
Date: 1998-11-17
Institutions: CORREIA, European Parliament
Subjects: EU aid, Madeira, afforestation

21.5.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 142/125

(1999/C 142/157)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3360/98

by Irene Soltwedel-Schäfer (V) to the Commission

(16 November 1998)

Subject: Eco-audit

1.
The eco-audit which has existed in the EU since 29 June 1993 has so far been carried out by about
1960 undertakings. To what extent was Council Regulation (EEC) 1836/93 (1) taken into account in the
European Parliament’s new buildings in Brussels (Rue Wiertz) and Strasbourg?

2. What potential water and energy savings were taken into account in the two new buildings, and what
technical means were used to achieve them?

3. What potential energy savings did the installation of solar cell units make possible?

4. What waste avoidance strategies has the European Parliament’s administration adopted or im-
plemented for Parliament’s buildings?

(1) OJ L 168, 10.7.1993, p. 1.

Answer given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission

(21 December 1998)

As the Honorable Member rightly mentions Council Regulation (EEC) 1836/93 allowing voluntary
participation by companies in the industrial sector in a Community eco-management and audit scheme
(EMAS) entered into force on 13 July 1993 and was applicable from 13 April 1995. Since then 1962
companies in the industrial sectors mentioned in Article 2 (i) of the Regulation have been registered in the
scheme. However the building industry is not amongst the sectors for which the scheme is open. The
reason for this was the intention to concentrate on the industrial and manufacturing sector in the first
instance.

On 30 October 1998 the Commission adopted a proposal for the revision of the EMAS regulation (1), in
which it is proposed to extend the scope of the scheme to all sectors including the building industry. After
the entering into force of the proposed revision it will be possible for building companies together with
their building locations to register in the EMAS scheme.

As far as the administration of the Parliament buildings are concerned the Commission is not competent.

(1) COM(98) 622 final.

(1999/C 142/158)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3375/98

by Quinídio Correia (PSE) to the Commission

(17 November 1998)

Subject: Afforestation and woodland maintenance grants

According to information contained in the explanatory statement of the report A4-0346/98 of 30 Septem-
ber 1998, the Autonomous Region of Madeira is said to have received the highest afforestation and
woodland maintenance grants of all EU countries, amounting to ECU 6000 per hectare per year.

1. Can the Commission confirm the accuracy of these statements, which the report attributes to outside

sources in the industry?

2. How many hectares have received grants under Regulation (EEC) 2080/92 (1) instituting a Commun-
ity aid scheme for forestry measures in agriculture, and can the Commission provide a full list of the
beneficiaries?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3410/98 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. Discrimination between citizens in the province of Bolzano
Date: 1998-11-17
Institutions: ANGELILLI, European Parliament
Subjects: Autonomous Province of Bolzano, anti-discriminatory measure, right of establishment, subsidised housing













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Official Journal C 182 , 28/06/1999 P. 0080 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3410/98by Roberta Angelilli (NI) to the Commission(17 November 1998)Subject: Discrimination between citizens in the province of BolzanoThe Autonomous Province of Bolzano is currently discussing Provincial law No 131/97 on the rules governing subsidised public housing in the province, Article 4 of which specifies that persons living abroad after having been resident in the province for at least five years (and their spouses, provided they are not separated) who intend to take up residence in the province again shall be treated, for the purposes of that law, on the same footing as persons resident in the province. This article, by according favourable treatment to persons who have lived abroad, discriminates against resident citizens who have been obliged, for similar reasons, to leave the province and take up residence in another region of Italy. In the case of the former, on their return to the province of Bolzano they are recognised as having acquired the same rights as resident citizens, with whom they are equated, while in the case of the latter they are denied those rights.Although this provision appears to apply to the whole population of Alto Adige regardless of the linguistic group to which they belong (Italian, German or Ladin), it is obvious that the Italian-language community is most likely to be adversely affected by it, as it is they who are obliged to move to other Italian cities to attend university (in which case they have to take up residence in the town in question) or as a condition of their employment (in the case of public sector employees, members of the armed forces and others). However, if such persons take up residence in another Italian city for as much as one day, they lose their right to apply for municipal housing for the next five years.In view of the foregoing, would the Commission state whether it regards the relevant article of Provincial law No 131/97 as introducing discrimination between European citizens, by not extending the same opportunities to all?Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission(22 January 1999)The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to her Written Question E-3040/98(1).(1) See page 40.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2476/98 of 17 November 1998 repealing Regulation (EC) No 1791/98 relating to the invitation to tender for the export of barley held by the Belgian intervention agency
Date: 1998-11-17
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Belgium, award of contract, barley, export, intervention agency

18. 11. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 308/35

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2476/98

of 17 November 1998

repealing Regulation (EC) No 1791/98 relating to the invitation to tender for the
export of barley held by the Belgian intervention agency

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 Commission
Regulation (EC) No 923/96 (2), and in particular Article 5
thereof,

Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2131/93 (3),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2193/96 (4), lays
down the procedures and conditions for the disposal of
cereals held by the intervention agencies;

Whereas for economical reasons,
is appropriate to
repeal the invitation to tender under Commission Regula-

it

tion (EC) No 1791/98 (5), as last amended by Regulation
(EC) No 2043/98 (6);

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

Regulation (EC) No 1791/98 is hereby repealed.

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, 17 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 191, 31. 7. 1993, p. 76.
(4) OJ L 293, 16. 11. 1996, p. 1.

(5) OJ L 228, 15. 8. 1998, p. 17.
(6) OJ L 263, 26. 9. 1998, p. 15.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3409/98 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. Serious difficulties of the Crisafulli family
Date: 1998-11-17
Institutions: ANGELILLI, European Parliament
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Official Journal C 207 , 21/07/1999 P. 0064 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3409/98by Roberta Angelilli (NI) to the Commission(17 November 1998)Subject: Serious difficulties of the Crisafulli familyThe family of Anselmo Crisafulli, a well-known criminal lawyer, were evicted from their home and obliged to move to France, where they used all the family assets to purchase a farm which turned out to be a complete swindle, as a result of which legal proceedings are under way in France.As a result of this swindle the Crisafulli, by now penniless, were obliged to return to Italy, which they did due to the intervention of the Italian President's office, which met the costs of their return and found them a flat, from which, however, they were subsequently evicted yet again due to the above-mentioned economic circumstances.This series of disasters has obviously caused various psychological and family problems, partly due to the fact that the two sons in their forties are unemployed.In view of the foregoing, would the Commission state:1. Whether there are possibilities at Community level of providing practical assistance to the family of a leading member of the Italian legal profession?2. Whether are any employment opportunities are open to the Crisafulli brothers in view of the special circumstances in this case?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission(13 January 1999)In the area of social security the only existing binding Community legislation concerns the equal treatment of men and women(1) and the co-ordination of social security schemes for migrant workers and members of their families(2). The organisation and functioning of social security schemes and social assistance as well as eligibility for different benefits under those schemes (such as unemployment benefits) are matters for the national authorities, provided that the above mentioned legislation is respected.The Commission is not in a position to comment on what employment opportunities may be available for individuals.(1) Article 119 of the EC Treaty, Directive 79/7/EEC (OJ L 6, 10.1.1979) and Directive 86/378/EEC (OJ L 225, 12.8.1986) which was amended by Directive 96/97/EC (OJ L 46, 17.2.1997).(2) Regulation (EEC) 1408/71, updated by Regulation (EC) 118/97 (OJ L 28, 30.1.1997).
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3387/98 by Diemut THEATO to the Commission. Cancellation of the Open Competition of 14 September 1998
Date: 1998-11-17
Institutions: European Parliament, THEATO
Subjects: administrative structures, competition (EU), operating cost

C 118/188

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

29.4.1999

(1999/C 118/243)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3387/98

by Diemut Theato (PPE) to the Commission

(17 November 1998)

Subject: Cancellation of the Open Competition of 14 September 1998

In connection with the cancellation of this competition, can the Commission draw up a detailed and
itemised analysis of the costs of holding the competition? Can the Commission also break this analysis
down according to the Member States and the individual cities in which the competition was held?

Answer given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission

(14 December 1998)

The Commission is sending direct to the Honourable Member and to Parliament(cid:146)s Secretariat a table
containing the information requested.