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Communication - Appointment of Commission Representatives to the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop)
Date: 2000-03-25
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Cedefop, appointment of staff

C 88/6

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

25.3.2000

Appointment of Commission Representatives to the Management Board of the European Centre
for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop)

COMMUNICATION

(2000/C 88/05)

In accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of Council Regualtion (EEC) No 337/75 of 10 February 1975
establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Traning, the Commission has decided
on 22 March 2000 to appoint, ex officio, the following persons as its representatives on the Management
Board for the period from 22 March 2000 to 21 March 2003:

(cid:151) the Director-General of the Education and Culture Directorate-General or the Deputy Director-General

in his capacity as alternate member.

(cid:151) the Director for (cid:145)Vocational Training(cid:146) of the Education and Culture Directorate-General,

(cid:151) the Head of Unit (cid:145)Development of Vocational Training Policy(cid:146) and, as his alternate, the official in his
Unit more specifically responsible for relations with Cedefop within the Education and Culture Direc-
torate-General.

EX POST PUBLICITY OF EUROSTAT ACTIONS WHICH RECEIVED A GRANT IN 1999

Public information

(2000/C 88/06)

In conformity with point 1.2.2,
hereby informed of actions that have benefitted from a Eurostat grant during the year 1999.

last indent, of the Commission Vade-mecum on grants, the public is

These actions are available on a list on the EUROPA server (http://europa.eu.int). The list concerned is
obtainable via (cid:145)Welcome(cid:146), (cid:145)Institutions(cid:146), (cid:145)The European Commission(cid:146), (cid:145)Directorates-General and services of
(cid:145)Eurostat News(cid:146) and then enter the file (cid:145)Ex post publicity 1999 Grants(cid:146).
the Commission(cid:146),

(cid:145)Eurostat(cid:146),

The list contains the names and country of the beneficiaries, what the grants were for, the amount granted
and the co-financing rate of the action.

As it concerns actions programmed in 1998, thus before the entry into application of the Commission
Vade-mecum, an ex ante publicity action was not made for these projects.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0925/00 by Joan Colom i Naval (PSE) to the Commission. Stockholm Declaration on education about the Holocaust.
Date: 2000-03-25
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European social policy, competence of the Member States, crime against humanity, teaching curriculum

20.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 53 E/41

Regarding future action, the introduction of a mandate for Community action to help combat social
exclusion by the Amsterdam Treaty has clarified the basis for action in this area, and as set out in the
Commission(cid:146)s communication (cid:145)Building an Inclusive Europe(cid:146) (2)
the Commission intends to present
proposals for Community action implementing this new mandate. This will provide a solid basis for
future Community action helping to combat social exclusion.

(1) OJ C 344/1, 12.11.1998.
(2) COM(2000) 79 final.

(2001/C 53 E/046)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0925/00

by Joan Colom i Naval (PSE) to the Commission

(25 March 2000)

Subject: Stockholm Declaration on education about the Holocaust

What steps has the Commission taken to act on the Stockholm Declaration on education about the
Holocaust in the EU and the Member States?

(2001/C 53 E/047)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1000/00

by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission

(31 March 2000)

Subject: Stockholm Declaration

What is the Commission proposing to do to ensure implementation of the Stockholm Declaration on the
teaching of the Shoa?

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-0925/00 and E-1000/00
given by Mrs Reding on behalf of the Commission

(4 May 2000)

The Commission attaches the greatest importance to the fight against racism, xenophobia and anti-
Semitism and, in general terms, to encouraging attitudes and values making for respect, acceptance and
tolerance in multicultural social contexts in particular.

As regards Community action in the field of school education, the Comenius chapter of the Socrates
programme provides for transnational cooperation for the purpose of intercultural education involving
teaching establishments and other actors with a relevant interest. Over the five years during which
Socrates I was in place, around 100 transnational projects a year were launched in this field.

In Socrates II, the intercultural dimension (cid:129) including the nurturing of attitudes and values underlying a
pluralist society (cid:129) is given greater emphasis and is becoming one of the features common to school
initiatives, training projects for those working in education, and the Comenius Networks.

It should, however, be stressed that the organisation and make-up of education systems in the Community
are a matter for the Member States alone.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0906/00 by Konstantinos Hatzidakis (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Alteration of the cultural heritage in FYROM.
Date: 2000-03-25
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU programme, North Macedonia, church, heritage protection, historic site

C 374 E/184

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

28.12.2000

While retaining the thrust of the current aid system, the Commission proposals concern, as the Honourable
Member will certainly have noted, a number of important economic, technical, budgetary and environ-
mental aspects, which indicate the complexity of the analyses which the Commission undertook in
preparation for drawing up its proposals.

These are currently being studied in detail within the Council(cid:146)s working parties.

The Council will, in good time, take an appropriate decision on this file. In making its decision, the
Council will not fail to examine closely the Parliament(cid:146)s forthcoming Opinion on the matter.

(2000/C 374 E/216)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0906/00

by Konstantinos Hatzidakis (PPE-DE) to the Commission

Subject: Alteration of the cultural heritage in FYROM

(25 March 2000)

Extensive alterations have reportedly been made recently to the architecture of the Church of Ayios
Dimitrios in the town of Bitola (Monastir) in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), which
clearly constitute alteration of the cultural heritage of that historical monument and of the region in
general. Will the Commission say whether it is aware of this situation, what steps it intends to take to put
an immediate end to these actions, and whether it has taken or intends to take any measures to protect the
historical monuments and the cultural heritage in general in the Balkans?

Answer given by Mr Patten on behalf of the Commission

(16 May 2000)

The Commission thanks the Honourable Member for his question regarding the cultural heritage of the
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM).

Unfortunately, it has been unable to obtain precise information relating to the church of Ayios Dimitrios,
but,
in general terms, the Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its reply to Written
Question E-0077/99 submitted by Mr Kaklamanis, particularly the second paragraph (1).

(1) OJ C 297, 15.10.1999, p. 142.

(2000/C 374 E/217)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0914/00

by Christopher Huhne (ELDR) to the Commission

(25 March 2000)

Subject: Volume of EU legislative proposals

How many new legislative proposals (for directives, regulations and decisions) have been made by the
Commission in each year for the last ten years?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0927/00 by Adriana Poli Bortone (UEN) to the Commission. Marketing of grape juices (DG Competition).
Date: 2000-03-25
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Germany, Italy, disinformation, fruit juice, grape, infringement of EU law, marketing standard, non-tariff barrier

C 53 E/42

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

20.2.2001

(2001/C 53 E/048)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0927/00

by Adriana Poli Bortone (UEN) to the Commission

(25 March 2000)

Subject: Marketing of grape juices (DG Competition)

At present there are no legal Community limits on the percentages of natural glycerol which may be
contained in grape juices.

The only limit (Regulation (EC) No 822/87 (1)) concerns the presence of alcohol in the finished product.

According to a private German institution, GFL (the Berlin-based Gesellschaft f(cid:252)r Lebensmittelforschung
mbH), however, grape juices produced in Italy contain a percentage of glycerol which is (cid:145)above permitted
levels(cid:146).

The GFL allegations constitute a non-tariff barrier to freedom of trade within the EU and patently conflict
with the principles of the single market.

Given the above, does the Commission not intend to take immediate action to ensure that Italian-produced
grape juices are not effectively barred from the German market?

(1) OJ L 84, 27.3.1987, p. 1.

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(10 May 2000)

Production and marketing requirements for fruit juices and certain similar products are set by Council
Directive 93/77/EEC of 21 September 1993 (1), Article 1 of which defines fruit juice and fruit. No
maximum limit is set for glycerol in grape juice nor is its addition to fruit juices authorised.

The remarks of the private German organisation have no official or regulatory force as far as conformity of
grape juice with Community marketing rules is concerned.

The German authorities have not notified the Commission of any restriction or ban on marketing of Italian
grape juice and the Commission has accordingly contacted them to seek clarification. It will not fail to take
any appropriate action under Article 226 (formerly 169) of the EC Treaty.

(1) OJ L 244, 30.9.1993.

(2001/C 53 E/049)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0935/00

by Chris Davies (ELDR) to the Commission

(29 March 2000)

Subject: Threat to dolphins by fishing practices

What assessment has the Commission made of the threat to dolphins caused by the use of pelagic nets by
French and Spanish fishing vessels, and what action does it intend to take to prevent the avoidable killing
of dolphin in this way?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0918/00 by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission. Millennium Forum, Summit and Assembly in New York.
Date: 2000-03-25
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: UN General Assembly, UNO, common foreign and security policy, competence of the institution, peace, poverty, sustainable development

20.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 53 E/39

So far the Commission has only been informed about the existence of one non-priority butterfly species
under Directive 92/43/EEC, without any proof by scientific literature, information about population size,
importance of the area or compensation or mitigation measures which are already foreseen.

According to this information, it is not possible to draw a conclusion on whether the area has to be
proposed as a site of Community importance according to Directive 92/43/EEC. Nor can it be said at the
moment whether the authorities have not respected Community legislation in this specific case. The
conservation of the two butterfly species mentioned by the Honourable Member might be possible on
parts of the golf course if they are maintained and managed for the conservation of their habitats and if
the appropriate compensation or mitigation measures are applied.

Given the information available so far, an infringement of Community legislation cannot be proved. The
Honourable Member is invited to provide specific and detailed information on the site to enable the
Commission to assess the case fully.

(1) OJ L 206, 22.7.1992.

(2001/C 53 E/043)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0918/00

by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission

(25 March 2000)

Subject: Millennium Forum, Summit and Assembly in New York

What steps is the Commission taking to ensure that the proposals that will be put forward by the
Millennium Forum in May this year will be seriously considered by the Millennium Summit and Assembly
later in the year and also to ensure that the proposals become plans for actions and do not remain merely
talking points with good intentions?

(2001/C 53 E/044)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1108/00

by Glenys Kinnock (PSE) to the Commission

(11 April 2000)

Subject: UN 2000 Millennium General Assembly and Summit Meeting

Does the Commission recognise the opportunity offered by the United Nations 2000 Millennium General
Assembly and Summit Meeting to address shared international concerns for peace, environmental
sustainability and poverty reduction?

Will the Commission clarify how it intends to reform and strengthen the UN on the principles of greater
efficiency and greater accountability?

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-0918/00 and E-1108/00
given by Mr Patten on behalf of the Commission

(15 May 2000)

The Commission expects that the proposals to be made by the Millennium Forum in May 2000 will be
presented at the Millennium Summit by a spokesman for the Forum. The Commission also expects that
such proposals will be discussed in the (cid:145)round-table(cid:146) discussions, the reports of which will be annexed to
the Millennium Summit declaration.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0921/00 by Theresa Villiers (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Ad hoc working party on tax fraud.
Date: 2000-03-25
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Council of the European Union, committee (EU), tax evasion

C 26 E/132

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

26.1.2001

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(2001/C 26 E/163)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0921/00

by Theresa Villiers (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(25 March 2000)

Subject: Ad hoc working party on tax fraud

Could the Commission please state what meetings have been held in the last six months by the ad hoc
working party on tax fraud established on the basis of a proposal by the Spanish Government, what
conclusions have been drawn and when the final report of this working party is expected?

Answer given by Mr Bolkestein on behalf of the Commission

(12 May 2000)

The Commission takes part in the meetings of the ad hoc working party on tax fraud referred to by the
Honourable Member and contributes actively to its work. As that working party has been set up under the
aegis of the Council, and is chaired by the Council, the Commission feels that this question should be
addressed to the Council.

(2001/C 26 E/164)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0924/00

by Joan Colom i Naval (PSE) to the Council

(24 March 2000)

Subject: Stockholm Declaration on education about the Holocaust

What steps has the Council taken to act on the Stockholm Declaration on education about the Holocaust
in the EU and the Member States?

Reply

(8 June 2000)

The Council attaches great importance to the role of education in promoting tolerance and respect for
people, and by implication, drawing lessons from history This was exemplified by the Declaration of the
Council and the representatives of the Member States of 16 December 1997 on respecting diversity and
combating racism and xenophobia (1). Indeed, it is also important to raise awareness about these issues
among young people in general outside the formal education context, as was acknowledged in the
Declaration by the Council and the Representatives of the Member States of 24 November 1997 on the
fight against racism, xenophobia and anti-semitism in the youth field (2). However, as far as teaching about