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Commission Regulation (EC) No 259/1999 of 3 February 1999 on the issue of system B export licences in the fruit and vegetables sector
Date: 1999-02-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: export licence, fruit vegetable

4. 2. 1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 30/21

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 259/1999

of 3 February 1999

on the issue of system B export licences in the fruit and vegetables sector

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2190/
96 of 14 November 1996 on detailed rules for imple-
menting Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 as regards
export refunds on fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended
by Regulation (EC) No 1287/98 (2), and in particular
Article 5(5) thereof,

Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 2776/98 (3),
fixes the indicative quantities for system B export licences
other than those sought in the context of food aid;

Whereas, in the light of the information available to the
Commission today, there is a risk that the indicative
quantities laid down for the current export period for
tomatoes will shortly be exceeded; whereas this overrun
will prejudice the proper working of the export refund
scheme in the fruit and vegetables sector;

Whereas, to avoid this situation, applications for system B
licences for tomatoes exported after 3 February 1999
should be rejected until the end of the current export
period,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Applications for system B export licences for tomatoes
submitted pursuant to Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No
2776/98, export declarations for which are accepted after
3 February 1999 and before 17 March 1999, are hereby
rejected.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 4 February 1999.

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

Done at Brussels, 3 February 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 292, 15. 11. 1996, p. 12.
(2) OJ L 178, 23. 6. 1998, p. 11.
(3) OJ L 346, 22. 12. 1998, p. 44.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 257/1999 of 3 February 1999 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2921/90 on aid for the production of casein and caseinates from skimmed milk
Date: 1999-02-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: aid system, milk by-product, processed foodstuff, skimmed milk

4. 2. 1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 30/19

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 257/1999

of 3 February 1999

amending Regulation (EEC) No 2921/90 on aid for the production of casein and
caseinates from skimmed milk

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 11(3)
thereof,

Whereas Article 2(1) of Commission Regulation (EEC)
No 2921/90 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No
2547/95 (4), sets the aid for skimmed milk processed into
casein or caseinates; whereas given the market trend for
these products and that for skimmed milk powder the aid
should be increased;

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

In Article 2(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2921/90 ‘ECU 6,5'
is replaced by ‘EUR 6,90'.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day
following 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, 3 February 1999.

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 279, 11. 10. 1990, p. 22.
(4) OJ L 260, 31. 10. 1995, p. 47.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 252/1999 of 3 February 1999 fixing the maximum export refund for white sugar for the 25th partial invitation to tender issued within the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1574/98
Date: 1999-02-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, export refund, white sugar

4. 2. 1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 30/3

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 252/1999

of 3 February 1999

fixing the maximum export refund for white sugar for the 25th partial invitation
to tender issued within the framework of the standing invitation to tender
provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1574/98

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
last amended by
markets
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1148/98 (2), and in
particular the second subparagraph of Article 17 (5) (b)
thereof,

in the sugar

sector (1), as

following an examination of

the tenders
Whereas,
submitted in response to the 25th partial invitation to
tender, the provisions set out in Article 1 should be
adopted;

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

Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1574/98 of 22
July 1998 on a standing invitation to tender to determine
refunds on exports of white sugar (3),
levies and/or
requires partial invitations to tender to be issued for the
export of this sugar;

Whereas, pursuant to Article 9 (1) of Regulation (EC) No
1574/98 a maximum export refund shall be fixed, as the
case may be, account being taken in particular of the state
the Community and
and foreseeable development of
world markets in sugar, for the partial invitation to tender
in question;

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For the 25th partial invitation to tender for white sugar
issued pursuant
to Regulation (EC) No 1574/98 the
maximum amount of the export refund is fixed at EUR
50,485 per 100 kilograms.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 4 February 1999.

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

Done at Brussels, 3 February 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 177, 1. 7. 1981, p. 4.
(2) OJ L 159, 3. 6. 1998, p. 38.
(3) OJ L 206, 23. 7. 1998, p. 7.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 225/99 by James JANSSEN van RAAY Fees for road use in the Netherlands
Date: 1999-02-03
Institutions: European Parliament, JANSSEN VAN RAAY
Subjects: Netherlands, application of EU law, consultation procedure, project evaluation, toll, vehicle tax

12.11.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 325/91

(1999/C 325/119)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0222/99

by Elly Plooij-van Gorsel (ELDR) to the Commission

(3 February 1999)

Subject: Problems encountered by Dutch building firms operating in Germany

On 3 July 1998, in answer to my Question P-1529/98 (1) on the problems encountered by Dutch building
firms operating in Germany, Mr Monti said that the Commission was currently examining the possibility of
initiating infringement proceedings against Germany.

According to my information, the proceedings have now been initiated.

1. What stage has been reached in the proceedings?

2.

Has anything concrete emerged yet?

(1) OJ C 50, 22.2.1999, p. 45.

Answer by Mr Monti On behalf of the Commission

(11 March 1999)

1.
In serving formal notice on the German Government in November 1998, the Commission gave it an
opportunity to comment on various aspects of German regulations on the posting of workers in connection
with the provision of services in the building sector.

2.
The German Government said that it would reply by the end of February 1999. Consequently, the
Commission is not yet in a position to say whether and to what extent the German Government is ready to
alter its current position.

The Commission would remind the honourable Member that a number of problems in connection with the
German regulations have already been referred to the Court of Justice, especially with regard to the holiday
fund measures in Germany since 1998 (1).

(1) Case C-49/98, ‘Finalarte’.

(1999/C 325/120)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0225/99

by James Janssen van Raay (UPE) to the Commission

Subject: Fees for road use in the Netherlands

(3 February 1999)

Following the repeated grand-scale infringements by the Netherlands of European rules of law (e.g. Securitel),
is the Commission prepared to examine whether the disastrous idea of introducing a pay-as-you-drive scheme
infringes European rules, not least in the light of fierce protests from the Netherlands at German and Belgium
toll roads which, in fact, could only be introduced at a European level? Are not the proposed controls a
violation of protection of privacy, which is guaranteed at European level?

Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission

(9 March 1999)

The Dutch government consulted the Commission at the beginning of 1998 on the possible introduction of a
regulatory change on road use in the Randstad during peak hours. That consultation took place in accordance
with Council Decision 308/62/EEC of 21 March 1962 as amended by Council Decision 73/402/EEC of
22 November 1973 instituting a procedure for prior examination and consultation in respect of certain laws,
regulations and administrative provisions concerning transport (1) proposed in Member States. On 28 May
1998 the Commission delivered the opinion that the submitted draft law was compatible with Community
law.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 258/1999 of 3 February 1999 repealing Regulation (EC) No 913/97 adopting exceptional support measures for the market in pigmeat in Spain
Date: 1999-02-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Spain, market support, meat processing industry, pigmeat, slaughter premium, swine

L 30/20

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

4. 2. 1999

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 258/1999

of 3 February 1999

repealing Regulation (EC) No 913/97 adopting exceptional support measures for
the market in pigmeat in Spain

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75
of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the
market in pigmeat (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC)
No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,

Whereas, because of the outbreak of classical swine fever
in certain production regions in Spain, animal health
measures were adopted by the Spanish authorities
pursuant to Article 9 of Council Directive 80/217/EEC of
22 January 1980 introducing Community measures for
the control of classical swine fever (3), as last amended by
Decision 93/384/EEC (4); whereas exceptional support
measures for the market in pigmeat were adopted for this
Member State by Commission Regulation (EC) No 913/
97 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2691/98 (6);

Whereas, in view of the progress achieved on the animal
health side, the exceptional market support measures can
now be closed down; whereas, therefore, Regulation (EC)
No 913/97 needs to be repealed;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Regulation (EC) No 913/97 is hereby repealed.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day
following 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, 3 February 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 282, 1. 11. 1975, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.
(3) OJ L 47, 21. 2. 1980, p. 11.
(4) OJ L 166, 8. 7. 1993, p. 34.
(5) OJ L 131, 23. 5. 1997, p. 14.
(6) OJ L 338, 15. 12. 1998, p. 3.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 227/99 by Ulf HOLM to the Commission. Arms export rules
Date: 1999-02-03
Institutions: European Parliament, HOLM
Subjects: approximation of laws, code of conduct, common foreign and security policy, export policy, legal basis, military equipment

15.10.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 297/151

Two other projects which will be wholly funded by the Commission concern the legal and institutional
framework, restructuring of companies in the energy sector and support for the Euro-Mediterranean Energy
Forum’s ad hoc working parties on energy policy, interconnections and economic analysis.

(1999/C 297/206)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0226/99

by Sören Wibe (PSE) to the Commission

(3 February 1999)

Subject: ESCB secrecy rules

In its review of how Member States had fulfilled the convergence criteria, the Commission took the view that
the Swedish central bank (Riksbank) would have to change its secrecy rules in order meet ESCB requirements.

The Riksbank has since moved in totally the opposite direction. It now publishes the minutes of its meetings
immediately, and members of its management board may freely discuss monetary policy issues and express
their personal views on such matters.

Can such openness be maintained if Sweden participates in EMU and the Riksbank thus becomes part of the
ESCB, or must Sweden tighten up the Riksbank’s rules on secrecy, as the Commission has argued?

Answer given by Mr de Silguy on behalf of the Commission

(10 March 1999)

In its convergence report of 25 March 1998 (1), the Commission did not express the specific opinion that
present legislation in Sweden regarding confidentiality for the Riksbank is incompatible with the requirements
of the EC Treaty. The Commission noted in the convergence report that the draft legislation at this moment did
not ensure full integration of the Riksbank in the European system of central banks (ESCB). Such integration
would require adaptation of a number of provisions in the Riksbank’s Statute as well as modifications to
procedures and working methods of the Riksbank. This draft legislation was adopted at the end of 1998
without changes. In the view of the Commission, one aspect of the integration of national central banks in the
ESCB is that Member States are obliged to respect the confidentiality regime under Article 38 of the ESCB
Statute.

(1) COM(98) 1999 final.

(1999/C 297/207)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0227/99

by Ulf Holm (V) to the Commission

(3 February 1999)

Subject: Arms export rules

The German Presidency has proposed legally binding rules on arms exports. It is not yet clear whether these
rules will be minimum rules and allow individual Member States to set more stringent standards, or will be
aimed at achieving harmonisation and so apply to all Member States.

What is the Commission’s position on common minimum rules and harmonised rules respectively in relation
to arms exports?

Which of the two options does it recommend?

If it favours harmonisation, what level does it consider appropriate for such harmonised rules?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 226/99 by Sören WIBE to the Commission. ESCB secrecy rules
Date: 1999-02-03
Institutions: European Parliament, WIBE
Subjects: Economic and Monetary Union, European System of Central Banks, European integration, Sweden, administrative transparency, central bank, confidentiality, economic convergence

15.10.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 297/151

Two other projects which will be wholly funded by the Commission concern the legal and institutional
framework, restructuring of companies in the energy sector and support for the Euro-Mediterranean Energy
Forum’s ad hoc working parties on energy policy, interconnections and economic analysis.

(1999/C 297/206)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0226/99

by Sören Wibe (PSE) to the Commission

(3 February 1999)

Subject: ESCB secrecy rules

In its review of how Member States had fulfilled the convergence criteria, the Commission took the view that
the Swedish central bank (Riksbank) would have to change its secrecy rules in order meet ESCB requirements.

The Riksbank has since moved in totally the opposite direction. It now publishes the minutes of its meetings
immediately, and members of its management board may freely discuss monetary policy issues and express
their personal views on such matters.

Can such openness be maintained if Sweden participates in EMU and the Riksbank thus becomes part of the
ESCB, or must Sweden tighten up the Riksbank’s rules on secrecy, as the Commission has argued?

Answer given by Mr de Silguy on behalf of the Commission

(10 March 1999)

In its convergence report of 25 March 1998 (1), the Commission did not express the specific opinion that
present legislation in Sweden regarding confidentiality for the Riksbank is incompatible with the requirements
of the EC Treaty. The Commission noted in the convergence report that the draft legislation at this moment did
not ensure full integration of the Riksbank in the European system of central banks (ESCB). Such integration
would require adaptation of a number of provisions in the Riksbank’s Statute as well as modifications to
procedures and working methods of the Riksbank. This draft legislation was adopted at the end of 1998
without changes. In the view of the Commission, one aspect of the integration of national central banks in the
ESCB is that Member States are obliged to respect the confidentiality regime under Article 38 of the ESCB
Statute.

(1) COM(98) 1999 final.

(1999/C 297/207)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0227/99

by Ulf Holm (V) to the Commission

(3 February 1999)

Subject: Arms export rules

The German Presidency has proposed legally binding rules on arms exports. It is not yet clear whether these
rules will be minimum rules and allow individual Member States to set more stringent standards, or will be
aimed at achieving harmonisation and so apply to all Member States.

What is the Commission’s position on common minimum rules and harmonised rules respectively in relation
to arms exports?

Which of the two options does it recommend?

If it favours harmonisation, what level does it consider appropriate for such harmonised rules?