do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 718/99 by José GARCÍA-MARGALLO Y MARFIL Structural Funds
Date: 1999-03-29
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU aid, Portugal, Structural Funds, eligible region, gross domestic product, statistics, terms for aid

C 370/92

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

21.12.1999

Currently, only the figures corresponding to the financial years 1994, 1995 and 1996 are available.

What regions in Spain does the Commission expect not to be classed as Objective 1 regions for this three-
year period?

(1) OJ C 176, 9.6.1998, p. 1.

(1999/C 370/126)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0718/99

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

(29 March 1999)

Subject: Structural Funds

The regions whose level of income per inhabitant is less than 75 % of that which corresponds to the
average Community inhabitant are classed as ‘Objective 1 regions’ and are entitled to substantial
Community aid.

In order to work out whether this threshold has been crossed or not, the draft Council Regulation,
COM(98) 0131 final (1), laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds, stipulates that the figures
corresponding to the last three years on which Eurostat has information will be taken into account.

Currently, only the figures corresponding to the financial years 1994, 1995 and 1996 are available.

What regions in Portugal does the Commission expect not to be classed as Objective 1 regions for this
three-year period?

(1) OJ C 176, 9.6.1998, p. 1.

(1999/C 370/127)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0719/99

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

(29 March 1999)

Subject: Structural Funds

The regions whose level of income per inhabitant is less than 75 % of that which corresponds to the
average Community inhabitant are classed as ‘Objective 1 regions’ and are entitled to substantial
Community aid.

In order to work out whether this threshold has been crossed or not, the draft Council Regulation,
COM(98) 0131 final (1), laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds, stipulates that the figures
corresponding to the last three years on which Eurostat has information will be taken into account.

Currently, only the figures corresponding to the financial years 1994, 1995 and 1996 are available.

What regions in Italy does the Commission expect not to be classed as Objective 1 regions for this three-
year period?

(1) OJ C 176, 9.6.1998, p. 1.

(1999/C 370/128)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0720/99

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

(29 March 1999)

Subject: Structural Funds

The regions whose level of income per inhabitant is less than 75 % of that which corresponds to the
average Community inhabitant are classed as ‘Objective 1 regions’ and are entitled to substantial
Community aid.

In order to work out whether this threshold has been crossed or not, the draft Council Regulation,
COM(98) 0131 final (1), laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds, stipulates that the figures
corresponding to the last three years on which Eurostat has information will be taken into account.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 728/99 by José GARCÍA-MARGALLO Y MARFIL Structural Funds
Date: 1999-03-29
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU aid, Finland, Structural Funds, eligible region, gross domestic product, statistics, terms for aid

21.12.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 370/95

Currently, only the figures corresponding to the financial years 1994, 1995 and 1996 are available.

What regions in Denmark does the Commission expect not to be classed as Objective 1 regions for this
three-year period?

(1) OJ C 176, 9.6.1998, p. 1.

(1999/C 370/135)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0727/99

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

(29 March 1999)

Subject: Structural Funds

The regions whose level of income per inhabitant is less than 75 % of that which corresponds to the
average Community inhabitant are classed as ‘Objective 1 regions’ and are entitled to substantial
Community aid.

In order to work out whether this threshold has been crossed or not, the draft Council Regulation,
COM(98) 0131 final (1), laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds, stipulates that the figures
corresponding to the last three years on which Eurostat has information will be taken into account.

Currently, only the figures corresponding to the financial years 1994, 1995 and 1996 are available.

What regions in Sweden does the Commission expect not to be classed as Objective 1 regions for this
three-year period?

(1) OJ C 176, 9.6.1998, p. 1.

(1999/C 370/136)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0728/99

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

(29 March 1999)

Subject: Structural Funds

The regions whose level of income per inhabitant is less than 75 % of that which corresponds to the
average Community inhabitant are classed as ‘Objective 1 regions’ and are entitled to substantial
Community aid.

In order to work out whether this threshold has been crossed or not, the draft Council Regulation,
COM(98) 0131 final (1), laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds, stipulates that the figures
corresponding to the last three years on which Eurostat has information will be taken into account.

Currently, only the figures corresponding to the financial years 1994, 1995 and 1996 are available.

What regions in Finland does the Commission expect not to be classed as Objective 1 regions for this
three-year period?

(1) OJ C 176, 9.6.1998, p. 1.

(1999/C 370/137)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0729/99

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

(29 March 1999)

Subject: Structural Funds

The regions whose level of income per inhabitant is less than 75 % of that which corresponds to the
average Community inhabitant are classed as ‘Objective 1 regions’ and are entitled to substantial
Community aid.

In order to work out whether this threshold has been crossed or not, the draft Council Regulation,
COM(98) 0131 final (1), laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds, stipulates that the figures
corresponding to the last three years on which Eurostat has information will be taken into account.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 772/99 by José GARCÍA-MARGALLO Y MARFIL Traditionally made ice cream
Date: 1999-03-29
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: brand name, consumer information, craft production, dairy ice cream, producer organisation, product designation, product quality, trade-mark law

3.12.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 348/131

In addition to setting up the museum, does the Commission also consider the maintenance, development and
promotion of the site of ancient Nikopolis to be worthy of support?

Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission

(5 May 1999)

The Commission has not yet received any funding request for the work at the Nikopolissite.

However, the Greek authorities may, if they wish, submit such a request in accordance with procedures for the
Community Support Framework (CSF). The Commission is willing to cooperate with the authorities in
examining funding options within the CSFbudget.

(1999/C 348/178)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0770/99

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

Subject: Traditionally made ice cream

(29 March 1999)

An application for registration of the designation ‘helado artesano’ pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC)
2082/92 (1) on certificates of specific character was published in the Official Journal of the European
Communities (OJ C 329/97) on 31 October 1997. No decision has yet been taken.

What stage in the Community procedure has been reached?

(1) OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 9.

(1999/C 348/179)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0771/99

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

Subject: Traditionally made ice cream

(29 March 1999)

An application for registration of the designation ‘helado artesano’ pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC)
2082/92 (1) on certificates of specific character was published in the Official Journal of the European
Communities (OJ C 329/97) on 31 October 1997. No decision has yet been taken.

Is there any reason why it should not be possible for consumers to distinguish between traditionally made ice
cream and industrially produced ice cream?

(1) OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 9.

(1999/C 348/180)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0772/99

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

Subject: Traditionally made ice cream

(29 March 1999)

Regulation (EEC) 2082/92 (1) was adopted in order to protect specific and traditional recipes defined in
accordance with a set of conditions.

Article 13 makes provision for two types of protection: ‘partial’ protection (Article 13(1)) and ‘total’ protection
(Article 13(2)).
1999/257/EC: Council Decision of 29 March 1999 concerning the conclusion of the Convention on the International Commission for the Protection of the Oder
Date: 1999-03-29
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Poland, environmental cooperation, pollution control measures, pollution of waterways, watercourse

L 100/20

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

15. 4. 1999

II

(Acts whose publication is not obligatory)

COUNCIL

COUNCIL DECISION

of 29 March 1999

concerning the conclusion of the Convention on the International Commission
for the Protection of the Oder

(1999/257/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community, and in particular Article 130s(1) thereof, in
conjunction with the first sentence of Article 228(2) and
the first subparagraph of Article 228(3) thereof,

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

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

Whereas the Commission has participated, on behalf of
the Community, in the negotiations to prepare a Conven-
tion on the International Commission for the Protection
of the Oder;

Whereas the Convention was signed on behalf of the
Community at Wroclaw (Poland) on 11 April 1996;

Whereas the Convention aims to strengthen multilateral
cooperation to prevent and control pollution of the Oder,
protect the environment and ensure sustainable use of
water resources;

Whereas the overriding aim of Community policy in the
field of environment is a high level of protection; whereas
it is based on the principles of precautionary measures
and preventive action, the principle of rectifying environ-
mental damage preferably at source and the ‘polluter pays'
principle;

Whereas, within their respective spheres of competence,
the Community and Member States cooperate with third
countries and the competent international organisations;

the conclusion of

Whereas
the Convention by the
Community contributes to the pursuit of the objectives
laid down in Article 130r of the Treaty,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Convention on the International Commission for the
Protection of the Oder is hereby approved on behalf of
the Community.

The text of the Convention is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council
is hereby authorised to
designate the person or persons empowered to deposit the
instrument of approval with the General Secretariat of the
Council in accordance with Article 18(2) of the Conven-
tion.

Done at Brussels, 29 March 1999.

For the Council

The President

F. M(cid:154)NTEFERING

(1) OJ C 316, 14.10.1998, p. 5.
(2) Opinion delivered on 16 December 1998 (not yet published

in the Official Journal).