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WRITTEN QUESTION E-0297/00 by Hartmut Nassauer (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Situation of minorities in the Czech Republic.
Date: 2000-02-11
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Czechia, Germany, accession negotiations, application of the law, ethnic group, expropriation, public international law

26.1.2001

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owners, which still affects people today and is upheld by the laws of the Czech Republic. Indeed, the
Czech Republic continues to argue that the law of 8 May 1946 declaring an amnesty for excesses
committed at the time of the expulsion remains in force.

Does the Commission share the view that to maintain laws and decrees dating back to 1945 and 1946,
which led to the expulsion of over three million European citizens and deprived them of their citizenship,
is not an appropriate way to help create an ever closer union among the peoples of Europe?

(2001/C 26 E/037)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0297/00

by Hartmut Nassauer (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(11 February 2000)

Subject: Situation of minorities in the Czech Republic

In Commission reports on the Czech Republic(cid:146)s progress on the way to accession (1998 and 1999), it is
stated that the situation of minorities (cid:129) with the exception of the plight of the Roma people (cid:129) is
satisfactory.

Is the Commission aware that the expropriation and deportation of ethnic German population groups in
the aftermath of World War Two represents a continuing violation of compelling standards of interna-
tional law that fundamentally infringes the rights of members of the ethnic German community living in
the Czech Republic today?

(2001/C 26 E/038)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0298/00

by Hartmut Nassauer (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(11 February 2000)

Subject: Acquisition of land in the Czech Republic

What information does the Commission have about the possibility that, after the accession of the Czech
Republic to the European Union, the Czech Finance Ministry may be seeking to prevent citizens of other
EU Member States from acquiring real estate in the Czech Republic, and what measures is the Commission
considering, bearing in mind that it has always been stressed that when the Czech Republic accedes to the
EU it will be required to accept the (cid:145)acquis(cid:146)?

(2001/C 26 E/039)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0299/00

by Hartmut Nassauer (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(11 February 2000)

Subject: Protection of minorities in the Czech Republic

At the Copenhagen European Council
in 1993, the European Union adopted criteria for accession
negotiations with the Central and Eastern European countries. In addition to democracy and the rule of
law, these included respect for human rights and respect for and protection of minorities.

Bearing this in mind, what is the Commission(cid:146)s view of the legal status of ethnic Germans currently living
in the Czech Republic, whose continuing expropriation pursuant to the Benes Decrees (1945 and 1946)
violates the requirement to protect minorities and the prohibition of discrimination?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0298/00 by Hartmut Nassauer (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Acquisition of land in the Czech Republic.
Date: 2000-02-11
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Czechia, EU national, accession negotiations, acquisition of property

26.1.2001

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owners, which still affects people today and is upheld by the laws of the Czech Republic. Indeed, the
Czech Republic continues to argue that the law of 8 May 1946 declaring an amnesty for excesses
committed at the time of the expulsion remains in force.

Does the Commission share the view that to maintain laws and decrees dating back to 1945 and 1946,
which led to the expulsion of over three million European citizens and deprived them of their citizenship,
is not an appropriate way to help create an ever closer union among the peoples of Europe?

(2001/C 26 E/037)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0297/00

by Hartmut Nassauer (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(11 February 2000)

Subject: Situation of minorities in the Czech Republic

In Commission reports on the Czech Republic(cid:146)s progress on the way to accession (1998 and 1999), it is
stated that the situation of minorities (cid:129) with the exception of the plight of the Roma people (cid:129) is
satisfactory.

Is the Commission aware that the expropriation and deportation of ethnic German population groups in
the aftermath of World War Two represents a continuing violation of compelling standards of interna-
tional law that fundamentally infringes the rights of members of the ethnic German community living in
the Czech Republic today?

(2001/C 26 E/038)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0298/00

by Hartmut Nassauer (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(11 February 2000)

Subject: Acquisition of land in the Czech Republic

What information does the Commission have about the possibility that, after the accession of the Czech
Republic to the European Union, the Czech Finance Ministry may be seeking to prevent citizens of other
EU Member States from acquiring real estate in the Czech Republic, and what measures is the Commission
considering, bearing in mind that it has always been stressed that when the Czech Republic accedes to the
EU it will be required to accept the (cid:145)acquis(cid:146)?

(2001/C 26 E/039)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0299/00

by Hartmut Nassauer (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(11 February 2000)

Subject: Protection of minorities in the Czech Republic

At the Copenhagen European Council
in 1993, the European Union adopted criteria for accession
negotiations with the Central and Eastern European countries. In addition to democracy and the rule of
law, these included respect for human rights and respect for and protection of minorities.

Bearing this in mind, what is the Commission(cid:146)s view of the legal status of ethnic Germans currently living
in the Czech Republic, whose continuing expropriation pursuant to the Benes Decrees (1945 and 1946)
violates the requirement to protect minorities and the prohibition of discrimination?
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 325/2000 of 11 February 2000 fixing the maximum subsidy on exports of husked long grain rice to Réunion pursuant to the invitation to tender referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2177/1999
Date: 2000-02-11
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: fruit vegetable, parasitology, plant health control, plant health legislation, protection of plant life

12. 2. 2000

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L 37/15

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 325/2000

of 11 February 2000

fixing the maximum subsidy on exports of husked long grain rice to Réunion pursuant to the
invitation to tender referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2177/1999

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22
December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in
rice (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2072/98 (2), and
in particular Article 10(1) thereof,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2692/89 of
6 September 1989 laying down detailed rules for exports of
rice to Réunion (3) as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1453/
1999 (4), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2177/1999 (5) opens
an invitation to tender for the subsidy on rice exported
to Réunion.

Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 2692/89 allows the
Commission to fix,
in accordance with the procedure
laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95
and on the basis of the tenders submitted, a maximum
subsidy.

(3)

(4)

The criteria laid down in Articles 2 and 3 of Regulation
(EEC) No 2692/89 should be taken into account when
fixing this maximum subsidy. Successful tenderers shall
be those whose bids are at or below the level of the
maximum subsidy.

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in
the Management
accordance with the opinion of
Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

A maximum subsidy on exports to Réunion of husked long
grain rice falling within CN code 1006 20 98 is hereby set on
the basis of the tenders lodged from 7 to 10 February 2000 at
289,00 EUR/t pursuant to the invitation to tender referred to
in Regulation (EC) No 2177/1999.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 12 February 2000.

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

Done at Brussels, 11 February 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18.
(2) OJ L 265, 30.9.1998, p. 4.
(3) OJ L 261, 7.9.1989, p. 8.
(4) OJ L 167, 2.7.1999, p. 19.
(5) OJ L 267, 15.10.1999, p. 7.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 317/2000 of 11 February 2000 amending Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999 laying down detailed rules for applying Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the grant of aid for skimmed milk and skimmed-milk powder intended for animal feed and the sale of such skimmed-milk powder
Date: 2000-02-11
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: aid system, animal nutrition, skimmed milk, skimmed milk powder

12. 2. 2000

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L 37/5

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 317/2000

of 11 February 2000

amending Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999 laying down detailed rules for applying Regulation (EC)
No 1255/1999 as regards the grant of aid for skimmed milk and skimmed-milk powder intended
for animal feed and the sale of such skimmed-milk powder

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1255/1999 of
17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in
milk and milk products (1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,

Whereas:

(2)

(3)

In view of the quantity still available and the market
situation, that date should be amended to 1 July 1998.

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in
accordance with the opinion of
the Management
Committee for Milk and Milk Products,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

(1)

In accordance with Article 26 of Commission Regula-
tion (EC) No 2799/1999 (2), as amended by Regulation
(EC) No 88/2000 (3),
intervention agencies have orga-
nised a standing invitation to tender for skimmed milk
powder taken into storage before 1 May 1998.

In Article 26(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999,
is hereby replaced by ‘1 July 1998’.
1998’

‘1 May

This Regulation shall enter into force on 12 February 2000.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 11 February 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.
(2) OJ L 340, 31.12.1999, p. 3.
(3) OJ L 11, 15.1.2000, p. 3.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 330/2000 of 11 February 2000 on the issue of system B export licences in the fruit and vegetables sector
Date: 2000-02-11
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: export licence, pip fruit

12. 2. 2000

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Official Journal of the European Communities

L 37/21

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 330/2000

of 11 February 2000

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,

(3)

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2190/96 of
14 November 1996 on detailed rules for implementing Council
Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 as regards export refunds on fruit
and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No
298/2000 (2), and in particular Article 5(5) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(EC) No

Commission Regulation
2782/1999 (3),
amended by Regulation (EC) No 41/2000 (4), fixes the
indicative quantities for system B export licences for
apples other than those sought in the context of food
aid.

In the light of the information available to the Commis-
sion today, there is a risk that the indicative quantities
laid down for the current export period for apples for
destination group FO1 will shortly be exceeded. This

overrun will prejudice the proper working of the export
refund scheme in the fruit and vegetables sector.

system B
situation, applications
To avoid this
licences for apples for destination group FO1 exported
after 11 February 2000 should be rejected until the end
of the current export period,

for

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Applications for system B export licences for apples for desti-
nation group FO1 submitted pursuant to Article 1 of Regula-
tion (EC) No 2782/1999, export declarations for which are
accepted after 11 February 2000 and before 17 March 2000,
are hereby rejected.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 12 February 2000.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 11 February 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 12.
(2) OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 16.
(3) OJ L 334, 28.12.1999, p. 26.
(4) OJ L 5, 8.1.2000, p. 43.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0295/00 by Hartmut Nassauer (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Czech Republic's progress on the way to accession.
Date: 2000-02-11
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Czechia, Germany, accession negotiations, application of the law, ethnic group, expropriation, public international law

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Nevertheless, the Commission will closely follow the implementation of the Agreement, once it has come
into force, and raise any difficulties with the Swiss authorities in the joint committee which is to be
established under the agreement.

(2001/C 26 E/033)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0293/00

by Hartmut Nassauer (PPE-DE) to the Commission

Subject: Czech Republic(cid:146)s progress on the way to accession

(11 February 2000)

Is the Commission aware that the German government considers the Benesch decrees, in so far as they
relate to the deportation, revocation of citizenship and expropriation of Germans in former Czechoslova-
kia, as contrary to international law, and how in that connection does it view the possibility of those
decrees continuing to remain in force in the context of possible accession by the Czech Republic to the
European Union, having regard in particular to the Copenhagen political criteria?

(2001/C 26 E/034)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0294/00

by Hartmut Nassauer (PPE-DE) to the Commission

Subject: Czech Republic(cid:146)s progress on the way to accession

(11 February 2000)

Is the Commission aware that Czech citizens of German nationality continue to this day to have difficulty
in recovering property lost to them on the basis of the 1945 and 1946 laws and decrees, and is the
Commission prepared to make approaches to the government of the Czech Republic in that connection in
the context of accession negotiations?

(2001/C 26 E/035)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0295/00

by Hartmut Nassauer (PPE-DE) to the Commission

Subject: Czech Republic(cid:146)s progress on the way to accession

(11 February 2000)

Does the Commission share the view that the Czech Republic(cid:146)s restitution law is contrary to international
law in so far as the non-retention of Czech nationality continues to be treated as grounds for exclusion
from restitution of property even when that nationality was not surrendered voluntarily, and is the
Commission prepared to remind the government of the Czech Republic that compliance with international
law is an indispensable pre-condition for accession?

(2001/C 26 E/036)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0296/00

by Hartmut Nassauer (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(11 February 2000)

Subject: Progress with implementing European Union objectives in the Czech Republic

Human rights violations committed against citizens of various nationalities as a result of their expulsion
from Czechoslovakia in the period after the end of the Second World War have still not been put right
even today. Many of those concerned are still living. Decrees by the Presidents of the Republic and other
laws led in 1945 and 1946 to the complete expropriation of mainly German and Hungarian property-
Commission Regulation (EC) No 319/2000 of 11 February 2000 fixing the maximum purchasing price for butter for the 3rd invitation to tender carried out under the standing invitation to tender governed by Regulation (EEC) No 2771/1999
Date: 2000-02-11
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, butter, maximum price, purchase price

12. 2. 2000

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L 37/7

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 319/2000

of 11 February 2000

fixing the maximum purchasing price for butter for the 3rd invitation to tender carried out under
the standing invitation to tender governed by Regulation (EEC) No 2771/1999

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1255/1999 of
17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in
milk and milk products (1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,

(2)

(3)

As a result of
buying-in price should be fixed as set out below.

the tenders received,

the maximum

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in
accordance with the opinion of
the Management
Committee for Milk and Milk Products,

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

(1)

Article 13 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2771/
1999 of 16 December 1999 laying down detailed rules
for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/
1999 as regards intervention on the market in butter
and cream (2), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 88/
2000 (3), provides that,
the tenders
received for each invitation to tender, a maximum
buying-in price is to be fixed in relation to the interven-
tion price applicable and that it may also be decided not
to proceed with the invitation to tender.

in the light of

Article 1

For the 3rd invitation to tender issued under Regulation (EC)
No 2771/1999, for which tenders had to be submitted not
later than 8 February 2000, the maximum buying-in price is
fixed at 295,38 EUR/100 kg.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 12 February 2000.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 11 February 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.
(2) OJ L 333, 24.12.1999, p. 11.
(3) OJ L 11, 15.1.2000, p. 3.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0310/00 by Lutz Goepel (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Studies by the Institute for Economic and Consumer Law for the Commission.
Date: 2000-02-11
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European social policy, consumer protection, fair trade

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Reply given by Mr Patten on behalf of the Commission

(15 March 2000)

In view of recent political developments in Croatia the Commission has introduced a number of measures
clearly indicative of its full support and encouragement for the democratisation process. This process
marks the beginning of a new stage in relations between that country and the European Union.

High-level representatives such as the new leaders of Croatia, the President of the Commission and the
Member of the Commission responsible for external relations have exchanged visits. The first meeting of
the Joint EU-Croatia Consultative Task Force set up by the General Affairs Council on 24 January 2000
was held on 15 February this year. The Council has also asked the Commission to draw up a report on the
feasibility of starting negotiations on a stabilisation and association agreement.

A Commission fact-finding mission to Croatia at the beginning of March will make an initial assessment of
the country(cid:146)s needs and priorities as a preliminary to drawing up a programme of Community aid for
Croatia for this year.

On the particular question of Croatia(cid:146)s eligibility for Phare aid, it should be remembered that this spring
the Commission will be presenting a new programme for the Western Balkans as a whole. Thereafter the
Phare programme will focus on the applicant countries whilst the new programme will replace the Phare
and Obnova programmes for the Balkan States including Croatia. Croatia will receive aid under this
programme as soon as it enters into force.

(2000/C 303 E/195)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0310/00

by Lutz Goepel (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(11 February 2000)

Subject: Studies by the Institute for Economic and Consumer Law for the Commission

Can the Commission provide a list of the studies it had carried out by the Institute for Economic and
Consumer Law in Berlin from 1991 to 1999?

Answer given by Mr Byrne on behalf of the Commission

(16 March 2000)

Between 1991 and 1999 the Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Protection commissioned three
studies from the European Institute for Economic and Consumer Law (Vereinigtes Institut f(cid:252)r Europ(cid:228)isches
Wirtschafts- und Verbraucherrecht).

The first study concerned the collection and analysis of German case law on unfair terms in consumer
contracts. The contract, concluded in 1995, was for 81 000 Euro. The second study concerned doorstep
selling, pyramid sales and multi-level marketing. The contract, concluded in 1998, was for € 67 900. The
third study concerned the feasibility of a general
legislative framework on fair trade. The contract,
concluded in 1999, was for € 78 400.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0285/00 by Claude Desama (PSE) to the Commission. Proposed merger between Worldcom and Sprint.
Date: 2000-02-11
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Internet, common commercial policy, dominant position, merger

C 303 E/172

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EN

24.10.2000

Does this arrangement contravene the principle of equality implied in Community law?

Could any steps be taken under Community law to change the provisions?

Answer given by Mr Vitorino on behalf of the Commission

(16 March 2000)

Rules on acquiring or losing nationality are governed exclusively by the national law of each Member
State.

This was made quite clear in Declaration No 2 annexed to the Treaty on European Union, which states
that (cid:145)the question whether an individual possesses the nationality of a Member State shall be settled solely
by reference to the national law of the Member State concerned.(cid:146)

(2000/C 303 E/193)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0285/00

by Claude Desama (PSE) to the Commission

(11 February 2000)

Subject: Proposed merger between Worldcom and Sprint

The proposed merger between Sprint and MCI Worldcom constitutes a market threat to the European
Internet backbone network. Together, the two companies would hold a dominant position in the USA,
enabling them to charge increased fees to network operators and users. The new merged company would
be able to take advantage of its control over critical intersections to make a profit from the provision of
data transmission and data switching services worldwide on Internet.

How does the Commission intend to respond to this anti-competitive arrangement?

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(7 March 2000)

The proposed merger between Spring and MCI WorldCom was notified to the Commission on
11 January 2000 so that it could be scrutinised for compatibility with the common market. As in 1998
when examining the merger between MCI and WorldCom, the Commission will carefully study the effects
of combining the respective activities of Sprint and MCI WorldCom on the Internet market.
If the
Commission found that the proposed merger would create or reinforce a dominant position, the parties
concerned would have to suggest appropriate ways of resolving the competition problems which this
would pose.

(2000/C 303 E/194)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0291/00

by Jan Wiersma (PSE) to the Commission

(11 February 2000)

Subject: Phare programme for Croatia

In view of the positive outcome of the elections in Croatia on 3 January 2000, will the Commission
reconsider the suspension of the Phare programme for Croatia?