do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2842/99 by Eija-Riitta Korhola (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Including research tasks 2.1.3 Climate change prediction and scenarios in the Second Call for proposals.
Date: 2000-01-18
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU research policy, climate change

3.10.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 280 E/143

(2000/C 280 E/155)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2832/99

by Eija-Riitta Korhola (PPE-DE) to the Commission

Subject: Gaps in research into climate change

(18 January 2000)

What gaps in research into climate change have been identified by either the European Commission, or
specialist advisers, or by the Advisory Committee set up to monitor the work of the Energy, Environment,
and Sustainable Development research programme?

(2000/C 280 E/156)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2842/99

by Eija-Riitta Korhola (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(18 January 2000)

Subject: Including research tasks 2.1.3 (cid:145)Climate change prediction and scenarios(cid:146) in the Second Call for

proposals

Can the Commission confirm that it has no immediate plans to include research task 2.1.3 (cid:145)Climate change
prediction and scenarios(cid:146) in the Second Call for proposals under the Energy, Environment and Sustainable
Development research programme, and, if so, explain whether this is for administrative reasons, budgetary
reasons, or because it believes that all necessary research in this field is now being undertaken?

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-2832/99 and E-2842/99
given by Mr Busquin on behalf of the Commission

(14 February 2000)

The work programme of the first two calls has been meticulously designed and formulated in consultation
with the expert advisory group and the programme management committee. Further discussions will be
undertaken with these bodies in the light of the calls.

Mainly due to budgetary reasons, but also following the advice of the above mentioned bodies, the sub-
theme 2.1.3 (cid:145)Climate change prediction and scenarios(cid:146) was opened in the first call and is not included in
the second call, but will be opened in the 2001 call.

(2000/C 280 E/157)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2833/99

by Eija-Riitta Korhola (PPE-DE) to the Commission

Subject: Strategic reasons for undertaking research on climate change

(18 January 2000)

In which areas does the European Commission believe it is important to undertake research related to
climate change for (cid:145)strategic reasons(cid:146) (cid:129) for example, related to cooperation with the United States, or
meeting the needs agreed in international research groups established within the framework of the United
Nations programmes?

Answer given by Mr Busquin on behalf of the Commission

(14 February 2000)

Strategically, and in the context of cooperation with the United States and Japan, several priority themes
have been identified. These include climate prediction, carbon cycle and climate impacts research.
Similarly, post-Kyoto research themes are being addressed as a priority.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2834/99 by Eija-Riitta Korhola (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Approximate amounts of funding for research directly linked to climate change.
Date: 2000-01-18
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU research policy, climate change, research budget

C 280 E/144

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

3.10.2000

(2000/C 280 E/158)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2834/99

by Eija-Riitta Korhola (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(18 January 2000)

Subject: Approximate amounts of funding for research directly linked to climate change

What are the approximate amounts of funding for research directly linked to climate change allocated in
the first, second, third, fourth and fifth Framework Programmes for Research and Development?

Answer given by Mr Busquin on behalf of the Commission

(11 February 2000)

Approximately, the allocated budgets for climate research were ECU 17 million in FP1, ECU 40 million in
FP2, ECU 90 million in FP3, ECU 150 million in FP4 and € 240 million in FP5.

(2000/C 280 E/159)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2836/99

by Eija-Riitta Korhola (PPE-DE) to the Commission

Subject: Future of research on climate change

(18 January 2000)

When does the Commission expect that research on climate change will no longer be needed, or could be
limited to a few areas, and on what basis?

(2000/C 280 E/160)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2837/99

by Eija-Riitta Korhola (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(18 January 2000)

Subject: Areas of climate-related research in previous programmes no longer included

Are there areas of climate-related research which have been included in previous programmes which are
no longer included, and if so which are these?

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-2836/99 and E-2837/99
given by Mr Busquin on behalf of the Commission

(10 February 2000)

Research on climate change is a long-term approach since it involves basic understanding of the complex
earth system, its evolution and change, prediction, detection and monitoring or documentation of changes.
Given the non-linearity of earth system and the political significance of the issue it is desirable to continue
Community support for an undetermined period of time. Priorities need to be set as is the case for the
recent call.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2778/99 by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission. Failure to maintain current job levels at a subsidised plant owned by pasta-producer MISKO.
Date: 2000-01-18
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Community support framework, European Works Council, Greece, fight against unemployment, labour law, reassignment, transfer of businesses, worker consultation, worker information

3.7.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 187 E/1

I

(Information)

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

WRITTEN QUESTIONS WITH ANSWER

(2001/C 187 E/001)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2778/99

by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(18 January 2000)

Subject: Failure to maintain current job levels at a subsidised plant owned by pasta-producer MISKO

MISKO, the pasta-producing subsidiary of the Italian company Barilla, has received funding under Greek
development law 1892/90 to set up a new production plant at Thiva on condition that it maintains the
present number of 275 permanent jobs. Before completing construction of the new plant, the company
closed down its pasta factory in Patras, compelling the current workforce either to resign or agree to being
transferred to other company plants. However, the company has not informed those workers who agree to
a transfer of the exact place or starting-date of their employment, the type of work, level of pay or the cost
of relocating. It did not even inform them of where they would be employed after the closure of the Patras
factory (cid:129) which occurred on 10 September 1999 (cid:129) until the new plant was opened at Thiva.

Since the company(cid:146)s decision to close down the Patras factory is in breach of the requirement to maintain
the present number of jobs and was taken without prior consultation of the workers, which is expressly
prescribed by Directive 94/45 (1), will the Commission say:

1. whether it will check that the company has complied with the condition of maintaining the present

number of jobs in receiving subsidies for its new plant, and

2. whether it will examine whether there has been compliance with the provisions laid down in Directive
94/45 concerning the obligation to inform, consult and negotiate with the workers, and the
participation of the MISKO workers(cid:146) union in the European Works Council of Barilla, MISKO(cid:146)s parent
company?

(1) OJ L 254, 30.9.1994, p. 64.

(2001/C 187 E/002)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2779/99

by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

Subject: Assistance for MISKO company workers forced to relocate

(18 January 2000)

MISKO, the pasta-producing subsidiary of the Italian company Barilla, has received funding under Greek
development law 1892/90 to set up a new production plant at Thiva on condition that it maintains the
present number of 275 permanent jobs. Before completing construction of the new plant, the company
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2839/99 by Eija-Riitta Korhola (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Climate change in previous research programmes and in the Fifth Framework Programme.
Date: 2000-01-18
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU research policy, climate change

24.10.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 303 E/119

(2000/C 303 E/118)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2839/99

by Eija-Riitta Korhola (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(18 January 2000)

Subject: Climate change in previous research programmes and in the Fifth Framework Programme

Are there areas of research or research methodology relevant to understanding the processes of climate
change which have been represented in previous research programmes and are also in the Fifth Framework
Programme? If so, are they included because resources devoted to this area in previous years were
inadequate, or too few applications for the funding were received, or because the research required is
very extensive and was unlikely to have been adequately dealt with in a single Framework Programme?

Answer given by Mr Busquin on behalf of the Commission

(11 February 2000)

Climate process research continues in the Fifth framework programme, in particular, in the context of
climate variability and abrupt climate changes. Understanding of such processes is a basic requirement to
differentiate between natural and anthropogenic variations of climate. Indeed, the research required is very
extensive and long-term.

(2000/C 303 E/119)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2847/99

by Lucio Manisco (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(18 January 2000)

Subject: Return of the Elgin marbles

According to reports in the UK press, British Prime Minister Tony Blair has taken a (cid:145)firm decision(cid:146) not to
return the Elgin marbles to Greece, paying no heed to the legitimate aspirations of the Greek nation, long
supported by European public opinion and most members of parliament in the Union.

Will the Commission not make a timely intervention and offer its good offices to resolve the dispute, by
persuading the United Kingdom to withdraw its decision?

Answer given by Mrs Reding on behalf of the Commission

(10 March 2000)

Article 151 (ex-Article 128) of the EC Treaty gives the Community jurisdiction to encourage cooperation
in the cultural field. The question raised by the Honourable Member does not fall within the Community(cid:146)s
jurisdiction but is rather the sole concern of the Member States,
in accordance with the principle of
subsidiarity.

However, as the Commission is anxious to quickly resolve this issue, which divides the United Kingdom
and Greece, it is willing to play the part of political mediator in this case if the two Member States so
request.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2843/99 by Eija-Riitta Korhola (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Climate changes and variations on the mainland of the European continent.
Date: 2000-01-18
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU research policy, Europe, climate change

3.10.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 280 E/145

(2000/C 280 E/161)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2841/99

by Eija-Riitta Korhola (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(18 January 2000)

Subject: Priority given to research tasks relating to the Arctic and polar regions

What research tasks relating to the Arctic and polar regions have been identified as matters of priority by
European Commission officials, or their advisers?

Answer given by Mr Busquin on behalf of the Commission

(10 February 2000)

Research tasks relating to polar regions (Arctic and Antarctic) are described in the work programme under
the area 2.1.4 Climate variability and abrupt climate changes (e.g. hydrological cycle and its link to polar
processes, quantification of its changes and its impacts on and interactions with cryosphere). In addition,
research on stratospheric ozone and impacts in the Arctic remains an important research task (e.g. Theseo:
Third European stratospheric experiment on ozone).

(2000/C 280 E/162)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2843/99

by Eija-Riitta Korhola (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(18 January 2000)

Subject: Climate changes and variations on the mainland of the European continent

What priority (cid:129) if any (cid:129) will be given under research task 2.1.4. (cid:145)Climate variability and abrupt climate
change(cid:146) to understanding climate changes interacting with variations on the mainland (including moun-
tains and lakes) of the European continent?

(2000/C 280 E/163)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2844/99

by Eija-Riitta Korhola (PPE-DE) to the Commission

Subject: EU-supported research on climate change

(18 January 2000)

Has the Commission undertaken any analysis of the extent to which EU-supported research onclimate
change and its future impact has given attention to the main European continental land mass relevant to
the majority of EU citizens?

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-2843/99 and E-2844/99
given by Mr Busquin on behalf of the Commission

(14 February 2000)

The area (cid:145)Climate variability and abrupt climate changes(cid:146) does include understanding of climate changes
and its impacts on European land masses both in the past and the future. For instance, the hydrological
cycle and its interactions and impacts with the geosphere-biosphere are important research tasks.
Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (codified version) (COM(1997) 652 - C4-0018/1998 - 1997/0352(CNS))
Date: 2000-01-18
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: access to EU information, financing of the EU budget, own resources

24.10.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 304/53

TEXTS ADOPTED

Tuesday 18 January 2000

1. Taking up and pursuit of the business of credit institutions ***I (procedure

without report)

C5-0067/1999

Amended proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive relating to the taking up and
pursuit of the business of credit institutions (codified version) (COM(1999) 109 , C5-0067/1999 ,
1997/0357(COD))

(Codecision procedure: first reading)

The proposal was approved.

2. Labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs ***I (procedure without

report)

C4-0212/1999

Proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive on the approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to the labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs (codified ver-
sion) (COM(1999) 113 , C4-0212/1999 , 1999/0090(COD))

(Codecision procedure: first reading)

The proposal was approved.

3. System of the Communities’ own resources * (procedure without report)

C4-0018/1998

Proposal for a Council regulation (EC, Euratom) implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on
the system of the Communities’ own resources (codified version) (COM(1997) 652 , C4-0018/
1998 , 1997/0352(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The proposal was approved.

4. EC-São Tomé e Príncipe fisheries agreement * (procedure without debate)

A5-0106/1999

Proposal for a Council regulation on the conclusion of the Protocol setting out for the period
1 June 1999 to 31 May 2002 the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided
for in the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of the Democratic
Republic of São Tomé e Príncipe on fishing off the coast of São Tomé e Príncipe (COM(1999) 550
, C5-0305/1999 , 1999/0228(CNS))

The proposal was approved.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2853/99 by Ilda Figueiredo (GUE/NGL) to the Commission. Relocation strategy of the Ford multinational company.
Date: 2000-01-18
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Portugal, collective dismissal, employment policy, industrial restructuring, multinational enterprise, transfer of businesses

C 219 E/186

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

1.8.2000

Answer given by Mrs Reding on behalf of the Commission

(11 February 2000)

The Commission is collecting the information it needs to answer the question. It will communicate its
findings as soon as possible.

(2000/C 219 E/240)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2853/99

by Ilda Figueiredo (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(18 January 2000)

Subject: Relocation strategy of the Ford multinational company

The multinationals(cid:146) strategy of relocation is continuing to affect Portugal and its workers. One of the most
recent examples is the case of the US multinational Ford, which, as part of its restructuring policy, now
intends to give up its plant in Azambuja and sell it to Opel, thus ceasing to produce its (cid:145)Transit(cid:146) model in
Portugal as from the first quarter of 2000. More than 300 jobs are at risk.

Can the Commission state what measures it intends to take to oppose Ford(cid:146)s strategy and defend these
jobs?

Answer given by Mrs Diamantopoulou on behalf of the Commission

(16 March 2000)

While it regrets the negative social impact of Ford(cid:146)s decision concerning its plant in Azambuja, Portugal,
the Commission wishes to remind the Honourable Member that it is not entitled to interfere in business
decisions such as the one referred to here, unless Community law has been infringed.

At this stage there is nothing to indicate that there has been any infringement (and there is no mention of
an infringement in the question).

At any rate the Commission wishes to recall that at least three Community directives may be applicable to
this case: Council Directive 98/59/EC of 20 July 1998 on the approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to collective redundancies (1), Council Directive 77/187/EEC of 14 February 1977 on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the safeguarding of employees(cid:146) rights in the
event of transfers of undertakings, businesses or parts of businesses (2), and Council Directive 94/45/EC of
22 September 1994 on the establishment of a European Works Council or a procedure in Community-
informing and
scale undertakings and Community-scale groups of undertakings for the purpose of
consulting employees (3).

(1) OJ L 225, 12.8.1998.
(2) OJ L 61, 5.3.1977 (Directive amended by Directive 98/50/EC (cid:129) OJ L 201, 17.7.1998).
(3) OJ L 254, 30.9.1994.

(2000/C 219 E/241)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0032/00

by Anna Karamanou (PSE) to the Commission

(19 January 2000)

Subject: Nuclear threat of Akkuyu

Further to previous questions and ahead of Turkey(cid:146)s final decision on the construction of a nuclear
in the earthquake-prone region of Akkuyu, Canadian Federal MPs opposed to Canada(cid:146)s
plant
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2835/99 by Eija-Riitta Korhola (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Areas of the Fifth Framework Programme open for Calls for Proposals on Research.
Date: 2000-01-18
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU research policy

C 303 E/118

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

24.10.2000

The Commission shares the Honourable Member(cid:146)s concerns for the security of energy supplies and believes
that this can be most effectively achieved by encouraging Member States to ensure a diversified mix of
energy sources. The Commission plans therefore to launch a comprehensive consultation document on an
overall strategy for the future security of energy supplies. The intention is to analyse the developments
concerning import dependency for all energy sources, including coal, in the context of climate change and
an enlarged Community. The Commission plans to launch this process before the end of this year.

(1) European Union Energy Outlook to 2020 and Economic Foundations for Energy Policy. Special

issues of

DG Transport and Energy(cid:146)s Energy in Europe. OPOCE (cid:129) ISBN 92-828-7533-4.

(2000/C 303 E/116)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2835/99

by Eija-Riitta Korhola (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(18 January 2000)

Subject: Areas of the Fifth Framework Programme open for Calls for Proposals on Research

Does the Commission restrict the areas of the Fifth Framework Programme open for Calls for Proposals on
is this done for administrative
Research from year to year, and if so, on what basis (cid:129) for example,
convenience, or because the resources are too limited, or because it believes that EU-supported research
projects are sufficient to provide the comprehensive understanding needed for all relevant areas of climate
change?

Answer given by Mr Busquin on behalf of the Commission

(11 February 2000)

The areas of the Fifth framework programme open for calls for proposals are discussed with the expert
advisory group and the programme management committee considering the available budget and policy
relevance of the themes. For instance, the sub-theme Mitigation and adaptation to global change has been
reopened in the current call for proposals, in order not to lose time in the post-Kyoto process.

(2000/C 303 E/117)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2838/99

by Eija-Riitta Korhola (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(18 January 2000)

Subject: Seasonable variability and regional fluctuations within analyses of climate change

What analysis has been undertaken by the Commission (cid:129) or research projects supported (cid:129) concerning
the seasonal variability and regional fluctuations occurring within analyses of natural climate variability
and of climate change?

Answer given by Mr Busquin on behalf of the Commission

(11 February 2000)

Several current and newly funded projects (e.g. Provost and Demeter) deal with seasonal and regional
variability of climate. Fourth framework programme projects have developed an unique predictive
capability and have for the first time forecast El Nino occurrence and its impacts in Europe.