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Commission Regulation (EC) No 155/2000 of 24 January 2000 establishing the quantity of certain pigmeat products available for the second quarter of 2000 under the arrangements provided for by the free trade agreements between the Community, of the one part, and Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, of the other part
Date: 2000-01-24
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, agreement (EU), liberalisation of trade, pigmeat

25. 1. 2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 19/7

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 155/2000

of 24 January 2000

establishing the quantity of certain pigmeat products available for the second quarter of 2000
under the arrangements provided for by the free trade agreements between the Community, of the
one part, and Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, of the other part

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2305/95 of
29 September 1995 laying down detailed rules for the applica-
tion in the pigmeat sector of the arrangements provided for in
the free trade agreements between the Community, of the one
part and Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, of the other part (1), as
last amended by Regulation (EC) No 691/97 (2), and in partic-
ular Article 4(4) thereof,

Whereas in order to ensure distribution of the quantities avail-
able, the quantities carried forward from the period 1 April to

30 June 2000 should be added to the quantities available for
the period 1 January to 31 March 2000,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The quantity available for the period 1 April to 30 June 2000
pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2305/95 is set out in the
Annex hereto.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 25 January 2000.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 24 January 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 233, 30.9.1995, p. 45.
(2) OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 12.

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ANNEX

(t)

Total quantity available
for the period
1 April to 30 June 2000

1 200
1 200
240
1 200
600

Group

18
19
20
21
22
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0085/00 by Hanja Maij-Weggen (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Ivory trade.
Date: 2000-01-24
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: hunting regulations, illicit trade, international trade, material of animal origin, protection of animal life, wild mammal

21.11.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 330 E/79

(2000/C 330 E/085)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0085/00

by Hanja Maij-Weggen (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(24 January 2000)

Subject: Ivory trade

Could the Commission confirm that there are far-reaching proposals by southern African countries to
argue during the forthcoming CITES negotiations in favour of allowing trade in ivory?

Is the Commission aware that allowing such trade would give a huge boost to the (illegal) hunting of
elephants?

What position does the EU intend to adopt in the forthcoming CITES negotiations in Nairobi, and where
do the individual Member States stand on the possibility of allowing trade in ivory?

Answer given by Mrs Wallstr(cid:246)m on behalf of the Commission

(25 February 2000)

A number of proposals concerning trade in African elephant ivory have been tabled for discussion at the
forthcoming 11th conference of the parties to Convention on international trade in endangered species of
wild fauna and flora (CITES). Some are in favour of allowing trade in ivory, others against.

The Commission is aware that unless properly regulated, international trade in ivory can encourage the
illegal hunting of elephants.

Member States will vote at the conference on the basis of a proposal
from the Commission. The
determination of the common position will be made in the Council. The Commission is still considering
the proposal it will make to the Council to prepare the Community for the conference of the parties.

(2000/C 330 E/086)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0086/00

by Camilo Nogueira RomÆn (Verts/ALE) to the Council

(24 January 2000)

Subject: Situation in Chechnya

What is the state of play as regards the EU(cid:146)s initiatives relating to the war in Chechnya, given that the
Russian Government and its army are still causing horrendous loss of life and damage to property in a
situation which cannot reasonably be resolved other than through the acceptance of democratic self-
determination for the Chechan nation, which for historical reasons is quite distinct from the Russian
nation and which is demonstrating a clear political will?

Reply

(2 May 2000)

The Helsinki European Council adopted a declaration on the conflict in Chechnya, condemning the
position adopted by Russia toward that Republic.

In that declaration, the following consequences were drawn from the Russian attitude:

(cid:129) review of the implementation of the Common Strategy on Russia;

(cid:129) suspension of certain provisions of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement and strict application

of the trade provisions;
Commission Regulation (EC) No 154/2000 of 24 January 2000 determining the extent to which applications lodged in January 2000 for import licences for certain pigmeat sector products under the regime provided for by Council Regulation (EC) No 774/94 opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas for pigmeat and certain other agricultural products can be accepted
Date: 2000-01-24
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: import licence, pigmeat, tariff quota

25. 1. 2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 19/5

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 154/2000

of 24 January 2000

determining the extent to which applications lodged in January 2000 for import licences for certain
pigmeat sector products under the regime provided for by Council Regulation (EC) No 774/94
opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas for pigmeat and
certain other agricultural products can be accepted

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1432/94 of
22 June 1994 laying down detailed rules for the application in
the pigmeat sector of the import arrangements provided for in
Council Regulation (EC) No 774/94 opening and providing for
the administration of certain Community tariff quotas for
pigmeat and certain other agricultural products (1), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 2068/96 (2), and in particular
Article 4(4) thereof,

(1) Whereas the applications for import licences lodged for
the first quarter of 2000 are for quantities less than the
quantities available and can therefore be met in full;

(2) Whereas the quantity available for the following period

should be determined;

(3) Whereas it is appropriate to draw the attention of oper-
ators to the fact that licences may only be used for

products which comply with all veterinary rules
currently in force in the Community,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1.
Applications for import licences for the period 1 January
to 31 March 2000 submitted pursuant to Regulation (EC) No
1432/94 shall be met as referred to in Annex I.

2.
During the first 10 days of the period 1 April to 30 June
2000 applications may be lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC)
No 1432/94 for import licences for a total quantity as referred
to in Annex II.

3.
Licences may only be used for products which comply
with all veterinary rules currently in force in the Community.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 25 January 2000.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 24 January 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 156, 23.6.1994, p. 14.
(2) OJ L 277, 30.10.1996, p. 12.

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ANNEX I

Group No

Percentage of acceptance
of import licences submitted
for the period
1 January to 31 March 2000

1

100,00

ANNEX II

(t)

Group No

1

Total quantity available
for the period
1 April to 30 June 2000

2 470
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0067/00 by Manuel Medina Ortega (PSE) to the Commission. Latin America and budget headings.
Date: 2000-01-24
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU expenditure, Latin America, development aid

1.8.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 219 E/187

intention to supply Turkey with nuclear reactors have made public the following further reasons for
their position:

(cid:129) the financial burden on Canada of a 1,5 billion dollar loan to Turkey,

(cid:129) the possibility of Akkuyu developing into a second Chernobyl which will pose a serious threat to the

lives of 144 million people in the eastern Mediterranean,

(cid:129) the fundamental fear of providing Turkey with the means of manufacturing nuclear weapons through

related technology, as occurred with India and Pakistan.

Furthermore, recent studies by eminent seismologists, such as Karl Buckthought of
the Earthquake
Forecasts Incorporation, conclude that there is a 50 % probability of a Richter Scale 7 earthquake occurring
within the next 40 years which will completely destroy the reactor with the loss of millions of human
lives.

In the light of the above and the new circumstances created by the recent disastrous earthquakes, in what
manner will the Commission intervene to enable Turkey to acquire the financial means to develop
renewable energy sources and to call off the construction of the nuclear plant?

Answer given by Mr Verheugen on behalf of the Commission

(15 February 2000)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to the reply it gave to Oral Question H-781/99 by
Mr Souladakis during question time at Parliament(cid:146)s January 2000 part-session (1).

(1) Debates of the Parliament (January 2000).

(2000/C 219 E/242)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0067/00

by Manuel Medina Ortega (PSE) to the Commission

Subject: Latin America and budget headings

(24 January 2000)

Could the Commission provide information concerning the rate of implementation of the budget headings
intended to support the development of the various Latin American countries during 1988 and 1999?

Answer given by Mr Patten on behalf of the Commission

(21 February 2000)

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

(2000/C 219 E/243)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0130/00

by Jens-Peter Bonde (EDD) to the Commission

(18 January 2000)

Subject: Administration of OLAF

Will the Commission ensure that officials do not make public pronouncements on guilt when a national
prosecuting authority has decided to drop its inquiries into a case begun at the prompting of UCLAF/
OLAF?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0077/00 by Gianfranco Dell'Alba (TDI) to the Commission. Failure to appoint an Advocate-General at the Court of Justice.
Date: 2000-01-24
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Court of Justice of the European Union, administration of the Institutions, appointment of staff, competence of the Member States, lawyer

C 303 E/138

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

24.10.2000

(2000/C 303 E/148)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0066/00

by Manuel Medina Ortega (PSE) to the Commission

Subject: Commission delegation in Ecuador

(24 January 2000)

What budget obstacles are there to the opening of a Commission delegation in Ecuador?

Answer given by Mr Patten on behalf of the Commission

(24 February 2000)

There are no extra human resources foreseen for opening delegations in the 2000 budget. The available
resources are committed to the existing external representation of the Commission.

An early opening of additional delegations would have to be the result of the redeployment of staff.
Priorities will have to be set. This is to be decided in the framework of the exercise which is underway to
assess the needs of the external service over the lifetime of this Commission. A communication to the
Council and the Parliament on the development of the external service, the best use of its existing means
and, if it is found to be necessary, proposals for extra resources should be presented later in the year.

(2000/C 303 E/149)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0077/00

by Gianfranco Dell(cid:146)Alba (TDI) to the Commission

(24 January 2000)

Subject: Failure to appoint an Advocate-General at the Court of Justice

Article 222 of the EC Treaty stipulates that the Court of Justice shall be assisted by nine Advocate-General
until 6 October 2000. The appointment several months ago of Advocate-General La Pergola to the post of
Judge following the death of Judge Mancini left a vacancy that the Member State concerned has yet to take
the necessary action to fill.

Given that the failure to have the requisite number of Advocates-General is a clear breach of the Treaty,
would the Commission not agree that, in its capacity as guardian of the Treaties, it has a duty to bring this
situation to the attention of the Member States, and to Italy in particular, which must nominate a
candidate before a new Advocate-General can be appointed by common accord?

Answer given by Mr Prodi on behalf of the Commission

(25 February 2000)

Under Article 223 (formerly Article 167) of the EC Treaty, the appointment of Court of Justice Judges and
Advocates-General is the responsibility of the Member States(cid:146) governments acting by common accord.

It is true that the absence of members of the Court, or a delay in their appointment, is detrimental to the
workings of the institution.

However, the Honourable Member is reminded that in this particular case the ninth Advocate-General
would be appointed, for the remainder of the term of office, to a post created on the occasion of the last
enlargement and due to be abolished on 6 October 2000.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 152/2000 of 24 January 2000 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2000-01-24
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agri-monetary policy, citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, perennial vegetable, pip fruit

25. 1. 2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 19/1

I

(Acts whose publication is obligatory)

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 152/2000

of 24 January 2000

establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and
vegetables

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

(2)

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

in compliance with the above criteria,
the standard
import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the
Annex to this Regulation,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of
21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the
last
import arrangements
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1498/98 (2), and in particular
Article 4 (1) thereof,

fruit and vegetables (1), as

for

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Whereas:

(1)

Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the
outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade nego-
tiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the
standard values for imports from third countries,
in
respect of the products and periods stipulated in the
Annex thereto;

The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of Regula-
tion (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex
hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 25 January 2000.

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

Done at Brussels, 24 January 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 66.
(2) OJ L 198, 15.7.1998, p. 4.

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to the Commission Regulation of 24 January 2000 establishing the standard import values for determining the
entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

ANNEX

CN code

0702 00 00

0707 00 05

0709 10 00

0709 90 70

0805 10 10, 0805 10 30, 0805 10 50

0805 20 10

0805 20 30, 0805 20 50,
0805 20 70, 0805 20 90

0805 30 10

0808 10 20, 0808 10 50, 0808 10 90

0808 20 50

Third country
code (1)

Standard import
value

(EUR/100 kg)

052
204
624
999
052
628
999
220
999
052
204
999
052
204
212
624
999
204
999

052
204
624
999
052
600
999
039
400
404
524
720
728
999
064
400
720
999

84,3
62,2
179,5
108,7
97,2
152,7
124,9
186,7
186,7
120,9
112,1
116,5
38,2
40,2
36,7
57,9
43,3
59,3
59,3

72,8
76,1
72,4
73,8
57,0
62,6
59,8
92,3
79,4
85,2
108,5
101,1
60,0
87,8
64,3
93,6
105,5
87,8

(1) Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2645/98 (OJ L 335, 10.12.1998, p. 22). Code ‘999’ stands for ‘of

other origin’.
2000/99/ECSC: Council Decision of 24 January 2000 amending Decision 76/228/ECSC on the granting of daily subsistence allowances and refunds of travel expenses to members of the Consultative Committee of the European Coal and Steel Community
Date: 2000-01-24
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: ECSC, European official, allowances and expenses

4. 2. 2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 29/23

COUNCIL DECISION

of 24 January 2000

amending Decision 76/228/ECSC on the granting of daily subsistence allowances and refunds of
travel expenses to members of the Consultative Committee of the European Coal and Steel
Community

(2000/99/ECSC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article
18 thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

the daily subsistence allowance rates for officials on mission have just been adjusted under Council
Regulation (EC/ECSC/Euratom) No 620/1999 (1);

the daily subsistence allowances granted to members of the Consultative Committee of the European
Coal and Steel Community should be adjusted pro rata to take account of the increase in travel and
subsistence expenditure incurred by members of the Committee;

(3)

Decision 76/228/ECSC (2) should therefore be amended,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Article 2(1) of Decision 76/228/ECSC is hereby replaced by the following:

The daily subsistence allowance shall be:

‘1.
— EUR 184,40 for each day of attendance at meetings,
— EUR 143,95 for each day of travel.’

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

Article 2

Done at Brussels, 24 January 2000.

For the Council

The President

L. CAPOULAS SANTOS

(1) OJ L 78, 24.3.1999, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 44, 20.2.1976, p. 33. Decision last amended by Decision 92/550/ECSC (OJ L 353, 3.12.1992, p. 29).
2000/90/EC: Council Decision of 24 January 2000 appointing a Portuguese member and alternate member of the Committee of the Regions
Date: 2000-01-24
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European Committee of the Regions, Portugal, appointment of staff

3. 2. 2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 28/37

II

(Acts whose publication is not obligatory)

COUNCIL

COUNCIL DECISION

of 24 January 2000

appointing a Portuguese member and alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

(2000/90/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 263 thereof,

Having regard to the Council Decision of 26 January 1998 (1) appointing the members and alternate
members of the Committee of the Regions,

Whereas a seat as a member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation
of Mr Joaquim Manuel dos Santos Vairinhos, member, and a seat as an alternate member of the Committee
of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation of Mr José Carlos Zorrinho, alternate member,
notified to the Council on 22 July and 17 November 1999 respectively;

Having regard to the proposal from the Portuguese Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Mr José Carlos Zorrinho is hereby appointed full member of the Committee of the Regions in place of
Mr Joaquim Manuel dos Santos Vairinhos, and Mr Manuel Lopes Ribeiro is appointed alternate member of
the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr José Carlos Zorrinho for the remainder of their current term
of office, which runs until 25 January 2002.

Done at Brussels, 24 January 2000.

For the Council

The President

J. GAMA

(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0066/00 by Manuel Medina Ortega (PSE) to the Commission. Commission delegation in Ecuador.
Date: 2000-01-24
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Commission Delegation, Ecuador, administrative expenditure (EU), budget policy

C 303 E/138

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

24.10.2000

(2000/C 303 E/148)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0066/00

by Manuel Medina Ortega (PSE) to the Commission

Subject: Commission delegation in Ecuador

(24 January 2000)

What budget obstacles are there to the opening of a Commission delegation in Ecuador?

Answer given by Mr Patten on behalf of the Commission

(24 February 2000)

There are no extra human resources foreseen for opening delegations in the 2000 budget. The available
resources are committed to the existing external representation of the Commission.

An early opening of additional delegations would have to be the result of the redeployment of staff.
Priorities will have to be set. This is to be decided in the framework of the exercise which is underway to
assess the needs of the external service over the lifetime of this Commission. A communication to the
Council and the Parliament on the development of the external service, the best use of its existing means
and, if it is found to be necessary, proposals for extra resources should be presented later in the year.

(2000/C 303 E/149)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0077/00

by Gianfranco Dell(cid:146)Alba (TDI) to the Commission

(24 January 2000)

Subject: Failure to appoint an Advocate-General at the Court of Justice

Article 222 of the EC Treaty stipulates that the Court of Justice shall be assisted by nine Advocate-General
until 6 October 2000. The appointment several months ago of Advocate-General La Pergola to the post of
Judge following the death of Judge Mancini left a vacancy that the Member State concerned has yet to take
the necessary action to fill.

Given that the failure to have the requisite number of Advocates-General is a clear breach of the Treaty,
would the Commission not agree that, in its capacity as guardian of the Treaties, it has a duty to bring this
situation to the attention of the Member States, and to Italy in particular, which must nominate a
candidate before a new Advocate-General can be appointed by common accord?

Answer given by Mr Prodi on behalf of the Commission

(25 February 2000)

Under Article 223 (formerly Article 167) of the EC Treaty, the appointment of Court of Justice Judges and
Advocates-General is the responsibility of the Member States(cid:146) governments acting by common accord.

It is true that the absence of members of the Court, or a delay in their appointment, is detrimental to the
workings of the institution.

However, the Honourable Member is reminded that in this particular case the ninth Advocate-General
would be appointed, for the remainder of the term of office, to a post created on the occasion of the last
enlargement and due to be abolished on 6 October 2000.