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WRITTEN QUESTION E-0343/00 by Elizabeth Lynne (ELDR) to the Commission. Ageism in the aviation industry.
Date: 2000-02-14
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: aeronautical industry, age discrimination, crew, free movement of workers

C 330 E/134

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

21.11.2000

(2000/C 330 E/150)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0343/00

by Elizabeth Lynne (ELDR) to the Commission

(14 February 2000)

Subject: Ageism in the aviation industry

Would the Commission indicate the action it proposes to take to ensure a level playing field for pilots over
60 in the Community, given the refusal of the French authorities to allow pilots between 60 and 65 to fly
over their territory?

Would the Commission confirm that this directly contravenes Article 39 of the Treaty on European Union,
which reads:

Such freedom of movement shall entail the abolition of any discrimination based on nationality
between workers of the Member States as regards employment, remuneration and other conditions of
work and employment.

Would the Commission indicate how it has encouraged coordination of employment policy in this field
under Article 140 of the Treaty?

Answer given by Mrs Diamantopoulou on behalf of the Commission

(11 April 2000)

The Commission considers that,
there is no
discrimination based on nationality which is prohibited under Article 39 (ex Article 48) of the EC Treaty.

in the case referred to by the Honourable Member,

Measures by the Member States to promote employment are coordinated in accordance with Article 128
(ex Article 109 Q) of the EC Treaty. The employment guidelines adopted by the Council on 13 March
2000 pursuant to this Article do not make any reference to the matter raised by the Honourable Member.

The Honourable Member is asked to refer to the Commission(cid:146)s answer to written question P-1797/99
submitted by Ms Sanders-Ten Holte (1).

(1) OJ C 203 E, 18.7.2000, p. 50.

(2000/C 330 E/151)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0344/00

by Juan Naranjo Escobar (PPE-DE) to the Commission

Subject: Reorganisation of the DG for Energy and Transport

(14 February 2000)

In view of the merging of the Directorates-General for Transport and Energy into a single DG and the
reduced importance of the energy sector, in particular the new energy technologies repeatedly supported
by Parliament, can the Commission say what proportion of the staff of the new Directorate-General will
deal specifically with energy, and of these how many will be devoted to renewable energy?

Answer given by Mrs de Palacio on behalf of the Commission

(29 March 2000)

Following the merger of the Directorates general for energy and transport 142 officials of categories A,
B and C deal specifically with energy (of whom 26 officials deal specifically and exclusively with renewable
energy sources) and 189 officials of categories A, B and C deal specifically with transport.
2000/139/EC: Council Decision of 14 February 2000 appointing a German alternate member and member of the Committee of the Regions
Date: 2000-02-14
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European Committee of the Regions, Germany, appointment of staff

19. 2. 2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 47/27

II

(Acts whose publication is not obligatory)

COUNCIL

COUNCIL DECISION

of 14 February 2000

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

(2000/139/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 alternate member and a seat as member of the Committee of the Regions have become
vacant following the resignations of Mr Jo Leinen, alternate member, and Mr Reinhard Klimmt, member, as
notified to the Council on 28 September and 5 October 1999 respectively,

Having regard to the proposal from the German Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Ms Helma Kunhn-Theis is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions to
replace Mr Jo Leinen and Mr Peter Müller is appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions to
replace Mr Reinhard Klimmt for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January
2002.

Done at Brussels, 14 February 2000.

For the Council

The President

J. GAMA

(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0341/00 by Bill Miller (PSE) to the Commission. Transportation of live animals.
Date: 2000-02-14
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: animal welfare, directive (EU), infringement of EU law, intra-EU transport, standing committee (EU), transport of animals, veterinary inspection

21.11.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 330 E/133

(2000/C 330 E/148)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0341/00

by Bill Miller (PSE) to the Commission

(14 February 2000)

Subject: Transportation of live animals

I understand that Commission reports reveal that France, Italy, Greece, Belgium and Ireland have breached
the provisions of Council Directive 91/628 (1) on the protection of animals during transport.

What action does the Commission intend to take to rectify these breaches?

(1) OJ L 340, 11.12.1991, p. 17.

(2000/C 330 E/149)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0425/00

by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission

(23 February 2000)

Subject: Protection of animals during transport

In 1999 the European Commission issued five reports on veterinary missions undertaken in various
Member States. The Commission(cid:146)s reports illustrate that in France, Italy, Greece, Belgium and Ireland, the
provisions of Council Directive 91/628 (1) (as amended by Council Directive 95/29 (2)) on the protection of
animals during transport are widely ignored.

What action does the Commission intend to take to require the Member States identified in these reports
to enforce the Directive(cid:146)s provisions?

(1) OJ L 340, 11.12.1991, p. 17.
(2) OJ L 148, 30.6.1995, p. 52.

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-0340/00, E-0341/00 and E-0425/00
given by Mr Byrne on behalf of the Commission

(21 March 2000)

The Commission is aware, following the reports of its food and veterinary office and from the complaints
of various organisations, that enforcement of Council Directive 91/628/EC as amended by Council
Directive 95/29/EC concerning the protection of animals during transport is inadequate in many Member
States. These problems are being kept under close review by the Commission and are drawn to the
attention of the Member States(cid:146) authorities as and when they occur. In particular, infringement proceedings
in this field have been opened against one Member State and others are under preparation.

In addition, Article 13 of the Directive provides for the Commission to submit a report to the Council on
the experience acquired by the Member States since the implementation of
the Directive, possibly
accompanied by proposals. The report will be presented to the Council shortly taking into account all
available information.

Meanwhile, a working group of the standing veterinary committee has been established to consider
problems in the implementation of the Directive in respect of long-distance transport. The Commission
may consider amending Community legislation on the basis of the conclusions of the working group on
transport and in the light of the experience acquired by Member States.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 335/2000 of 14 February 2000 on the issuing of A1 export licences for fruit and vegetables
Date: 2000-02-14
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: export licence, nut

L 41/10

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

15. 2. 2000

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 335/2000

of 14 February 2000

on the issuing of A1 export licences for fruit and vegetables

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2190/96 of
14 November 1996 on detailed rules for implementing Council
Regulation (EEC) 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 2(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 67/2000 (3) sets the
quantities for which A1 export licences, other than those
requested in the context of food aid, may be issued.

Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 2190/96 sets the condi-
tions under which special measures may be taken by the
Commission with a view to avoiding an overrun of the
quantities for which A1 licences may be issued.

The Commission has received information which indi-
cates that those quantities, reduced or increased by the
quantities referred to in Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC)
No 2190/96, would be exceeded if A1 licences were
in
issued without

shelled almonds

restriction for

response to applications submitted since 11 February
2000; therefore, one percentage should be fixed for the
issuing of
licences for quantities applied for on 11
for A1 licences
February 2000 and applications
submitted later in that application period should be
rejected,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

A1 export licences for shelled almonds for which applications
were submitted on 11 February 2000 pursuant to Article 1 of
Regulation (EC) No 67/2000 shall be issued for 81,5 % of the
quantities applied for.

for A1 export

submitted after 11
Applications
February 2000 and before 10 March 2000 for this product
shall be rejected.

licences

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 15 February 2000.

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

Done at Brussels, 14 February 2000.

For the Commission

Margot WALLSTRÖM

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 9, 13.1.2000, p. 11.
2000/155/EC: Council Decision of 14 February 2000 appointing a Swedish alternate member of the Committee of the Regions
Date: 2000-02-14
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European Committee of the Regions, Sweden, appointment of staff

L 51/24

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

24. 2. 2000

COUNCIL DECISION

of 14 February 2000

appointing a Swedish alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

(2000/155/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 an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the
resignation of Ms Malin Risberg, alternate member, notified to the Council on 24 January 2000.

Having regard to the proposal from the Swedish Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Ms Mona-Lisa Norrman is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place
of Ms Malin Risberg for the remainder of her term of office, which runs until 25 January 2002.

Done at Brussels, 14 February 2000.

For the Council

The President

J. GAMA

(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 336/2000 of 14 February 2000 on the issue of system B export licences in the fruit and vegetables sector
Date: 2000-02-14
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: export licence, pip fruit

15. 2. 2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 41/11

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 336/2000

of 14 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,

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 groups FO2, FO3 and FO4 will shortly be
the proper
exceeded. This overrun will prejudice

working of the export refund scheme in the fruit and
vegetables sector.

(3)

system B
situation, applications
To avoid this
licences for apples for destination groups FO2, FO3 and
FO4 exported after 14 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 groups FO2, FO3 and FO4 submitted pursuant
to
Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 2782/1999, export declara-
tions for which are accepted after 14 February 2000 and before
17 March 2000, are hereby rejected.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 15 February 2000.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 14 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.
2000/151/EC: Council Decision of 14 February 2000 appointing a German alternate member of the Committee of the Regions
Date: 2000-02-14
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European Committee of the Regions, Germany, appointment of staff

L 51/20

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

24. 2. 2000

II

(Acts whose publication is not obligatory)

COUNCIL

COUNCIL DECISION

of 14 February 2000

appointing a German alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

(2000/151/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 an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the
resignation of Mr Volker Schemmel, alternate member, notified to the Council on 10 January 2000.

Having regard to the proposal from the German Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Hans Kaiser is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of
Mr Volker Schemmel for the remainder of his term of office, which runs until 25 January 2002.

Done at Brussels, 14 February 2000.

For the Council

The President

J. GAMA

(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0342/00 by Glenys Kinnock (PSE) to the Commission. Reform of the WTO.
Date: 2000-02-14
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: World Trade Organisation, institutional reform, international trade, transparency in decision-making

C 330 E/102

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

21.11.2000

(2000/C 330 E/112)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0207/00

by Glenys Kinnock (PSE) to the Commission

(4 February 2000)

Subject: WTO reform

What is the Commission doing to contribute to the essential work to be done on the root and branch
reform of the WTO? Will the Commission set a deadline of one year in order to ensure that attention is
given to the need to build credibility for the organisation?

(2000/C 330 E/113)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0342/00

by Glenys Kinnock (PSE) to the Commission

(14 February 2000)

Subject: Reform of the WTO

What is the Commission doing to contribute to the essential work to be done on the root and branch
reform of the WTO?

Will the Commission set a deadline of one year in order to ensure that urgent attention is given to the
need to build credibility for the organisation?

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-0207/00 and E-0342/00
given by Mr Lamy on behalf of the Commission

(29 February 2000)

As the Honourable Member is aware,
the Commission made extensive proposals before the Seattle
Ministerial Conference for more transparent procedures in the World trade organisation (WTO). Following
the Seattle Ministerial Conference, the member responsable for trade outlined the Commission(cid:146)s views on
this subject to the committee for industry, external trade, research and technology during his intervention
on 25 January 2000. Whilst acknowledging that clear deficiencies of processes became visible during the
Seattle Conference, the Commission nonetheless also believes that it would be counterproductive to launch
a complete overhaul of the WTO at least until we have launched a new Round. Many of the problems that
surfaced in Seattle were clearly attributable to differences on substance and punctual problems such as
insufficient preparation of the Conference.

The Commission therefore favours a two-stage approach, in which a first step could lead to improvements
in the preparation and organisation of ministerial conferences,
improved participation particularly of
developing countries, and increased transparency for the broader public interest.

More in-depth reforms, such as for instance the reform of structures and decision-making systems would
need to be explored in a second stage (perhaps by a group of eminent people entrusted with this task by
the General Affairs Council) to examine what might be feasible before launching any concrete proposals.

It should need no mention that all short term and long term reform measures will have to be discussed
and agreed with the partners in the WTO.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 332/2000 of 14 February 2000 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2000-02-14
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agri-monetary policy, citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, perennial vegetable, pip fruit

15. 2. 2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 41/1

I

(Acts whose publication is obligatory)

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 332/2000

of 14 February 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,

the standard
In compliance with the above criteria,
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
in
standard values for imports from third countries,
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 15 February 2000.

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

Done at Brussels, 14 February 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.

L 41/2

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

15. 2. 2000

to the Commission Regulation of 14 February 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)

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

052
204
464
600
624
999
052
600
999
060
400
404
720
728
999
388
400
528
720
999

50,5
183,5
117,0
116,8
159,4
138,1
217,7
217,7
136,5
57,6
144,3
112,8
38,7
40,1
40,9
61,8
45,4
53,6
65,0
59,3

65,8
66,7
143,4
93,4
71,7
88,2
63,9
70,1
67,0
48,4
90,6
79,4
76,2
76,8
74,3
90,5
95,3
108,9
53,6
87,1

(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’.
2000/153/EC: Council Decision of 14 February 2000 appointing a German member of the Committee of the Regions
Date: 2000-02-14
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European Committee of the Regions, Germany, appointment of staff

L 51/22

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

24. 2. 2000

COUNCIL DECISION

of 14 February 2000

appointing a German member of the Committee of the Regions

(2000/153/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 Hans-Otto Bräutigam, member, notified to the Council on 11 January 2000.

Having regard to the proposal from the German Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Kurt Schelter is hereby appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Hans-Otto
Bräutigam for the remainder of his term of office, which runs until 25 January 2002.

Done at Brussels, 14 February 2000.

For the Council

The President

J. GAMA

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