do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0169/00 by Jorge Hernández Mollar (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Piecework.
Date: 2000-01-31
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European social policy, work productivity, working time

C 303 E/154

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EN

24.10.2000

Financial support measures for shipowners and crews affected by the non-renewal of the agreement with
Morocco have been authorised by the Commission already. As from 1 January 2000 these will be financed
as part of programmes under the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) 2000-2006 for Spain
and Portugal, in accordance with the conditions laid down in the new FIFG Regulation.

(2000/C 303 E/168)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0164/00

by Rosa D(cid:237)ez GonzÆlez (PSE), Fernando PØrez Royo (PSE)
and Luis Berenguer Fuster (PSE) to the Commission

(31 January 2000)

Subject: Competition transition costs (CTC) in Spain

Without prejudice to the outcome of the assessment of the Spanish electricity sector entrusted to an
independent expert by the Commission, will the Commission say how it determined which costs not able
to be covered during the transition to competition derive directly from the regulatory framework adopted
by Spain in the past? Has the Commission checked whether compensation has been paid to cover these
costs in the past? Does it not find it unacceptable that consumers (whether eligible or not) should have to
meet costs for CTC which in no way correspond to the definition of such costs?

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(28 February 2000)

The Commission has not yet completed its examination of Spanish stranded costs and cannot therefore
give an immediate answer to the first question put by the Honourable Members. It is clear in any event
that costs already compensated for in the past will not be regarded as stranded costs. Electricity consumers
will have to meet only costs which the Commission regards as stranded.

(2000/C 303 E/169)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0169/00

by Jorge HernÆndez Mollar (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(31 January 2000)

Subject: Piecework

The German firm Volkswagen has reintroduced piecework to the European car industry. Its 5 000 x 5 000
plan includes a condition unprecedented in this industry whereby working time is to be made a variable
element of employment for which employees themselves are responsible.

Does the Commission have any views on this new working arrangement involving a fixed salary for
variable working hours? Could it be put forward as one way of helping to fight unemployment and create
jobs in Europe?

Answer given by Mrs Diamantopoulou on behalf of the Commission

(3 March 2000)

The Commission considers that new forms of work organisation are likely to be most successful when they
are introduced in agreement between the social partners. It is also important to ensure a suitable balance
of flexibility and security. Innovative forms of work organisation can lead to an increase in employment,
but this will depend very much on the particular circumstances.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 239/2000 of 31 January 2000 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2000-01-31
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agri-monetary policy, citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, perennial vegetable, pip fruit

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I

(Acts whose publication is obligatory)

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 239/2000

of 31 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 1 February 2000.

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

Done at Brussels, 31 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 31 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

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

Third country
code (1)

Standard import
value

(EUR/100 kg)

052
204
624
999
628
999
220
999
052
204
212
220
600
624
999
204
999

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

112,9
68,8
198,4
126,7
159,4
159,4
186,7
186,7
51,8
42,3
41,2
26,1
38,6
57,4
42,9
61,7
61,7

64,1
76,1
76,2
72,1
46,5
66,5
92,3
68,4
85,6
84,2
83,6
63,3
68,8
77,1

(1) Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2543/1999 (OJ L 307, 2.12.1999, p. 46). Code ‘999’ stands for ‘of

other origin’.
Council Decision of 31 January 2000 appointing a member of the Advisory Committee of the Euratom Supply Agency
Date: 2000-01-31
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Euratom Supply Agency, advisory committee (EU), appointment of staff

C 37/4

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

9.2.2000

COUNCIL DECISION

of 31 January 2000

appointing a member of the Advisory Committee of the Euratom Supply Agency

(2000/C 37/04)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the
second and third paragraphs of Article 54 thereof,

Having regard to Article X of the Statutes of the Euratom Supply Agency (1), as last amended by Decision
95/1/EC, Euratom, ECSC of 1 January 1995 (2),

Having regard to the Council Decision of 14 June 1999 appointing the members of
Committee of the Euratom Supply Agency (3),

the Advisory

Having regard to the opinion of the Commission,

Whereas a member’s seat on the aforementioned Committee has become vacant following the resignation
of Mr Jean-Fran(cid:231)ois DEMALDENT, which was brought to the Council’s attention on 8 July 1999;

Whereas that vacancy should be filled;

Having regard to the nomination submitted by the French Government on 8 July 1999,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Thierry KNOCKAERT is hereby appointed a member of the Advisory Committee of the Euratom
Supply Agency for the remainder of the Committee’s term of office, that is until 28 March 2001.

Done at Brussels, 31 January 2000.

For the Council

The President

J. PINA MOURA

(1) OJ 27, 6.12.1958, p. 534/58.
(2) OJ L 1, 1.1.1995, p. 1.
(3) OJ C 186, 2.7.1999, p. 1.
WRITTEN QUESTION P-0224/00 by Carlos Costa Neves (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Commission report on the application of Article 229(2) of the Treaty.
Date: 2000-01-31
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Azores, Canary Islands, EEC Treaty, French overseas department and region, Madeira, application of EU law

24.10.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 303 E/163

(2000/C 303 E/180)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0211/00

by Esko Sepp(cid:228)nen (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(4 February 2000)

Subject: The Commission(cid:146)s new information policy

I understand that the Commission has instructed its representations in the various countries to alter their
information policy in such a way that, rather than aiming to state the facts for the benefit of the public,
they put across a particular political line. This will impair the credibility of the information disseminated
by the EU and increase its propaganda content. What is the justification for the change?

Answer given by Mr Prodi on behalf of the Commission

(13 March 2000)

The Commission has no intention of substituting (cid:145)politically correct information(cid:146) for (cid:145)information targeted
at the citizen(cid:146). It has not therefore issued any instructions to this effect to its representations in the
Member States.

Moreover, as part of its departmental restructuring operation the Commission will shortly be presented
with a draft communication on the role of its representations in the Member States.

(2000/C 303 E/181)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0224/00

by Carlos Costa Neves (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(31 January 2000)

Subject: Commission report on the application of Article 229(2) of the Treaty

The June 1999 Cologne European Council asked the Commission to draw up a report on the measures
designed to ensure the application of Article 229(2) of the Treaty, and submit it before the end of the year.

Given that:

(cid:129) there is an urgent need to establish the framework for these measures, the methodology to be used

and the timetable for their implementation;

(cid:129) there is an urgent need to revise Poseima and establish just what its place is to be in the overall

package of specific measures to be adopted;

(cid:129) conflicting reports are in circulation as to the reasons for the delay on the Commission(cid:146)s part,

1. When will the Commission be submitting the report concerned?

2. What timetable does it envisage for the entry into force of the measures in question?

Answer given by Mr Prodi on behalf of the Commission

(9 March 2000)

1.
The Commission did not adopt the report referred to by the Honourable Member by the end of
1999 so as to have the necessary time to study the memoranda communicated by the Member States
concerned in November and December as well as the positions presented at the partnership meeting with
the Member States and the regions concerned on 23 November. The Commission expects to be able to
adopt the report in a matter of weeks.

The report will contain information on the initiatives planned by the Commission, together with

2.
details of the timetable wherever possible.
Council Decision of 31 January 2000 appointing a member of the Advisory Committee of the Euratom Supply Agency
Date: 2000-01-31
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Euratom Supply Agency, advisory committee (EU), appointment of staff

9.2.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 37/3

COUNCIL DECISION

of 31 January 2000

appointing a member of the Advisory Committee of the Euratom Supply Agency

(2000/C 37/03)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the
second and third paragraphs of Article 54 thereof,

Having regard to Article X of the Statutes of the Euratom Supply Agency (1), as last amended by Decision
95/1/EC, Euratom, ECSC of 1 January 1995 (2),

Having regard to the Council Decision of 14 June 1999 appointing the members of
Committee of the Euratom Supply Agency (3),

the Advisory

Having regard to the opinion of the Commission,

Whereas a member’s seat on the aforementioned Committee has become vacant following the resignation
of Mr Pierre GOLDSCHMIDT on 1 July 1999, which was brought to the Council’s attention on 16 March
1999;

Wheras that vacancy should be filled;

Having regard to the nomination submitted by the Belgian Government on 16 March 1999,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr GØrard PAULUIS is hereby appointed a member of the Advisory Committee of the Euratom Supply
Agency for the remainder of the Committee’s term of office, that is until 28 March 2001.

Done at Brussels, 31 January 2000.

For the Council

The President

J. PINA MOURA

(1) OJ 27, 6.12.1958, p. 534/58.
(2) OJ L 1, 1.1.1995, p. 1.
(3) OJ C 186, 2.7.1999, p. 1.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0189/00 by Salvador Jové Peres (GUE/NGL) and Pedro Marset Campos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission. Tomato imports from Morocco.
Date: 2000-01-31
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Morocco, association agreement (EU), fruit vegetable, import (EU), revision of an agreement

24.10.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 303 E/157

As a result of various representations from Parliament, the Commission has asked the JICS to set up a
working party to examine the Neighbour and Relais projects that deal with the learning of Esperanto and
the degree to which its use as an intermediate language in interpretation would be feasible.

(1) OJ C 219, 1.8.2000, p. 81.

(2000/C 303 E/173)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0189/00

by Salvador JovØ Peres (GUE/NGL)
and Pedro Marset Campos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(31 January 2000)

Subject: Tomato imports from Morocco

Because the ceilings on imports of tomatoes from Morocco have been exceeded, the provisions of the
Association Agreement with the Kingdom of Morocco have been applied requiring import certificates to
be provided.

According to reports in the press, the management committee for the fruit and vegetables sector is to meet
on 20 January 2000 to discuss a proposal to abolish the requirement for import certificates for Moroccan
tomatoes.

Is the Commission sure that there is an adequate legal basis for using a management committee procedure
to amend the provisions of the Association Agreement with Morocco?

(2000/C 303 E/174)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0190/00

by Salvador JovØ Peres (GUE/NGL)
and Pedro Marset Campos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(31 January 2000)

Subject: Tomato imports from Morocco

Because the ceilings on imports of tomatoes from Morocco have been exceeded, the provisions of the
Association Agreement with the Kingdom of Morocco have been applied requiring import certificates to
be provided.

According to reports in the press, the management committee for the fruit and vegetables sector is to meet
on 20 January 2000 to discuss a proposal to abolish the requirement for import certificates for Moroccan
tomatoes.

According to media reports, the Commission has agreed to end the requirement for import certificates on
condition that Morocco undertakes to comply with the quotas laid down in the Association Agreement.

Does the Commission believe that promises need to be secured concerning compliance with the provisions
of international agreements? Does it believe that a promise to this effect is worth more and offers greater
guarantees than the actual signature of the Association Agreement by Morocco(cid:146)s representatives?

In the absence of import certificates and bearing in mind the overrun of the quotas that has so far
occurred, what measures will the Commission take to control tomato imports from Morocco and ensure
compliance with the Association Agreement?
2000/108/EC: Council Decision of 31 January 2000 appointing a Luxembourg member of the Committee of the Regions
Date: 2000-01-31
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European Committee of the Regions, Luxembourg, appointment of staff

L 33/16

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

8. 2. 2000

COUNCIL DECISION

of 31 January 2000

appointing a Luxembourg member of the Committee of the Regions

(2000/108/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 members and alternate members
of the Committee of the Regions,

Whereas a seat for a member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation
of Ms Anne Brasseur, Luxembourg member, notified to the Council on 15 September 1999;

Having regard to the proposal from the Luxembourg Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Ms Simone Beissel is hereby appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Ms Anne
Brasseur for the remainder of her term of office, which runs until 25 January 2002.

Done at Brussels, 31 January 2000.

For the Council

The President

J. PINA MOURA

(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 241/2000 of 31 January 2000 altering the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in the natural state
Date: 2000-01-31
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: export refund, raw sugar, white sugar

L 25/6

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

1. 2. 2000

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 241/2000

of 31 January 2000

altering the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in the natural state

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999 of 13
September 1999 on the common organisation of the markets
in the sugar sector (1), and in particular the third subparagraph
of Article 18(5) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

the refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in
the natural state were fixed by Commission Regulation
(EC) No 113/2000 (2), as amended by Regulation (EC)
No 180/2000 (3).

it follows from applying the detailed rules contained in
Regulation (EC) No 113/2000 to the information known
to the Commission that the export refunds at present in

force should be altered to the amounts set out in the
Annex hereto,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The export refunds on the products listed in Article 1(1)(a) of
Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999, undenatured and exported in
the natural state, as fixed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No
113/2000 are hereby altered to the amounts shown in the
Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 February 2000.

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

Done at Brussels, 31 January 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 252, 25.9.1999, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 14, 20.1.2000, p. 6.
(3) OJ L 22, 27.1.2000, p. 40.

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to the Commission Regulation of 31 January 2000 altering the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar
exported in its unaltered state

ANNEX

Product code

1701 11 90 9100
1701 11 90 9910
1701 11 90 9950
1701 12 90 9100
1701 12 90 9910
1701 12 90 9950

Amount of refund

— EUR/100 kg —

43,33
43,33

43,33
43,33

(1)
(1)
(2)
(1)
(1)
(2)

1701 91 00 9000

0,4710

— EUR/1 % of sucrose × 100 kg —

1701 99 10 9100
1701 99 10 9910
1701 99 10 9950

— EUR/100 kg —

47,10
49,32
47,10

1701 99 90 9100

0,4710

— EUR/1 % of sucrose × 100 kg —

(1) Applicable to raw sugar with a yield of 92 %;

if the yield is other than 92 %,
the refund applicable is calculated in accordance with the provisions of Article 19
(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999.

(2) Fixing suspended by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2689/85 (OJ L 255, 26. 9.
1985, p. 12), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3251/85 (OJ L 309, 21. 11. 1985,
p. 14).
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0145/00 by Mark Watts (PSE) to the Commission. Failure of Commission to quote references on correspondence.
Date: 2000-01-31
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European Commission, correspondence, product designation

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EN

3.10.2000

Aceh, as well as the tensions in Irian Jaya. The EU is determined to support the efforts of the new
democratically-elected Indonesian Government to strengthen the country(cid:146)s democracy, reform its military
and judicial systems, restore the vitality of its economy and solve its internal conflicts through dialogue
rather than force.

(2000/C 280 E/215)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0145/00

by Mark Watts (PSE) to the Commission

(31 January 2000)

Subject: Failure of Commission to quote references on correspondence

Is the Commission aware that it is still failing to mention references in its replies to enquiries from
Members of the European Parliament?

Answer given by Mr Prodi on behalf of the Commission

(18 February 2000)

The Commission thanks the Honourable Member for drawing to its attention the need to mention
references when replying to letters, and would confirm that staff have been reminded to do so.

(2000/C 280 E/216)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0147/00

by Konstantinos Hatzidakis (PPE-DE) to the Commission

Subject: Operational problems affecting the TAXIS programme

(24 January 2000)

Despite the assurances given by the Commission in reply to my previous questions (E-1802/98 (1) and
E-0044/99) (2) that the TAXIS programme being co-funded by the Community was proceeding smoothly (cid:129)
evidently based similar assurances received from the Greek authorities, the TAXIS programme was in fact
non-operational for a whole week because of serious problems with the Neilos central computer resulting
in a breakdown of communications between taxpayers and the inland revenue authorities. In addition, the
hardware being used is outdated, while softwear used by the workstations, Windows 3.11, is 3 generations
behind the more modern systems now in general use.

The Commission:

1. Does it consider that the systems specifications are keeping pace with technological developments and

are meeting the needs of such a major project?

2. Does it consider adequate the training procedures for users of the new TAXIS technology?

3.

Is it still satisfied with the progress made by the project following unprecedented delays affecting the
timetable for completion and the major technical shortcomings which have come to light regarding
application?

4. Who bears final responsibility for the problems which have arisen with regard to the TAXIS system?

5. What view does the Commission take regarding the timetable for completion of the project?

(1) OJ C 13, 18.1.1999, p. 88.
(2) OJ C 297, 15.10.1999, p. 140.
2000/107/EC: Council Decision of 31 January 2000 appointing a German alternate member of the Committee of the Regions
Date: 2000-01-31
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European Committee of the Regions, Germany, appointment of staff

8. 2. 2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 33/15

COUNCIL DECISION

of 31 January 2000

appointing a German alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

(2000/107/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 members and alternate members
of the Committee of the Regions,

Whereas a seat for a member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation
of Mr Klaus Wedemeier, alternate member, as notified to the Council on 2 December 1999;

Having regard to the proposal from the German Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Ronald-Mike Neumeyer is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions to
replace Mr Klaus Wedemeier for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 25 January
2002.

Done at Brussels, 31 January 2000.

For the Council

The President

J. PINA MOURA

(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.