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WRITTEN QUESTION E-1088/00 by Antonio Tajani (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Trial of 13 Iranian Jews by the Iranian authorities.
Date: 2000-04-07
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Iran, Jew, common foreign and security policy, cruel and degrading treatment

20.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 53 E/69

(2001/C 53 E/082)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1088/00

by Antonio Tajani (PPE-DE) to the Commission

Subject: Trial of 13 Iranian Jews by the Iranian authorities

(7 April 2000)

The Iranian authorities have announced that 13 Iranian Jews from the city of Shiraz will be brought to
trial on 13 April this year. They are accused of spying for the (cid:145)Zionist regime(cid:146) and the United States and of
(cid:145)arrogance on a worldwide scale(cid:146).

Israel and the United States have categorically denied any links with the accused. Nevertheless, not least on
the basis of similar cases in the past, it is extremely likely that the Teheran court will sentence them to
death.

What steps will the Commission take to ensure respect for fundamental human rights and guarantee that
the trial is conducted in a proper manner, in view of the fact that the conditions under which the accused
are being detained and will be tried do not meet the minimum standards required to ensure that justice is
done?

Can the Commission prevail upon the Teheran government to authorise the presence of observers from
the Commission or the European Parliament to ascertain respect for and actual compliance with the right
of defence and ensure that the trial is fair and just?

(2001/C 53 E/083)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1209/00

by Anna Karamanou (PSE) to the Commission

Subject: Persecution of 13 Iranians of the Jewish faith in Iran

(14 April 2000)

For approximately one year, 13 Iranians of the Jewish faith have been imprisoned without trial on charges
of spying and have been subjected to inhuman and degrading treatment on a daily basis. The latest reports
indicate that most of them are not being allowed to choose a lawyer to defend them at their trial, which is
scheduled for 13 April. In the light of the (cid:145)critical dialogue(cid:146) that has been initiated between the Union and
Iran, will the Commission say what measures it will take to obtain guarantees of a fair and open trial and
the safeguarding of the right to choose a defence lawyer?

(2001/C 53 E/084)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1251/00

by Alejandro Cercas (PSE) to the Commission

(14 April 2000)

Subject: Legal guarantees and human rights of a group of Jewish Iranian citizens

On various occasions the European Parliament (which adopted a resolution on the matter in September
1999) and the media have considered the possibility that a group of Iranian Jews accused of spying may
face trial on charges carrying a possible death sentence. Will the Commission give details of any measures
that have been taken and initiatives it could adopt to ensure respect for human rights and, in particular, a
fair trial for these citizens?
2000/310/EC: Commission Decision of 7 April 2000 approving the programme concerning infectious haemotopoietic necrosis and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia submitted by Italy for fish farms in the Udine province (notified under document number C(2000) 920) (Text with EEA relevance) (Only the Italian text is authentic)
Date: 2000-04-07
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Friuli-Venezia Giulia, animal disease, aquaculture, fishery product, health legislation, marketing

29.4.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 104/75

II

(Acts whose publication is not obligatory)

COMMISSION

COMMISSION DECISION

of 7 April 2000

approving the programme concerning infectious haemotopoietic necrosis and viral haemorrhagic
septicaemia submitted by Italy for fish farms in the Udine province

(notified under document number C(2000) 920)

(Only the Italian text is authentic)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2000/310/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 91/67/EEC of 28 January 1991 concerning the animal health conditions
governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products (1), as last amended by Directive
98/45/EC (2), and in particular Article 10(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Member States may submit to the Commission a programme designed to enable them to obtain the
status of approval farm situated in a non-approved zone, with regard to certain diseases affecting
fish.

Italy has submitted to the Commission a programme concerning infectious haemotopoietic necrosis
(IHN) and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS), with a view to obtaining the status of approved
farm for five farms situated in the Udine province.

This programme specifies the geographical situation of the farm concerned, the measures to be taken
by the official services, the procedures to be followed by the approved laboratories, the prevalence of
the diseases concerned and the measures to combat these diseases where detected.

On scrutiny the programme has been found to comply with Article 10 of Directive 91/67/EEC.

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing
Veterinary Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The control programme for IHN and VHS in five farms situated in the upper basin of the river Tagliamento
in the Udine province, presented by Italy,

is hereby approved.

(1) OJ L 46, 19.2.1991, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 189, 3.7.1998, p. 12.

L 104/76

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

29.4.2000

Italy should bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with
the programme referred to in Article 1.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.

Article 3

Done at Brussels, 7 April 2000.

For the Commission

David BYRNE

Member of the Commission
Commission Regulation (EC) No 734/2000 of 7 April 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: 2000-04-07
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Réunion, award of contract, delivery, export subsidy

L 87/6

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

8.4.2000

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 734/2000

of 7 April 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 3 to 6 April 2000 at
278,00 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 8 April 2000.

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

Done at Brussels, 7 April 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.
2000/312/EC: Commission Decision of 7 April 2000 approving the programme concerning infectious haematopoietic necrosis and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia submitted by Germany (notified under document number C(2000) 996) (Text with EEA relevance) (Only the German text is authentic)
Date: 2000-04-07
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Germany, animal disease, aquaculture, fishery product, health legislation, marketing

L 104/80

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

29.4.2000

COMMISSION DECISION

of 7 April 2000

approving the programme concerning infectious haematopoietic necrosis and viral haemorrhagic
septicaemia submitted by Germany

(notified under document number C(2000) 996)

(Only the German text is authentic)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2000/312/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 91/67/EEC of 28 January 1991 concerning the animal health conditions
governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products (1), as last amended by Directive
98/45/EC (2), and in particular Article 10(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Member States may submit to the Commission a programme designed to enable them to obtain the
status of approved zone with regard to certain diseases affecting fish.

Germany has submitted to the Commission a programme concerning infectious haematopoietic
necrosis (IHN) and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS), with a view to obtaining the status of
approved zone for water catchment areas situated in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria.

This programme specifies the geographical situation of the zones concerned, the measures to be
taken by the official services, the procedures to be followed by the approved laboratories, the
prevalence of the diseases concerned and the measures to combat these diseases where detected.

On scrutiny the programme has been found to comply for certain zones with Article 10 of Directive
91/67/EEC.

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing
Veterinary Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

is hereby approved:

The control programme for IHN and VHS for the following zones, presented by the Federal Republic of
Germany,
— a zone in the water catchment area ‘Wolfegger Aach und Rohrsee’,
— a zone in the water catchment area ‘Obern Nagold’,
— the zone ‘Große Lauter’

in the water catchment area of the Danube.

The Federal Republic of Germany shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions
necessary to comply with the programme referred to in Article 1.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Article 3

Done at Brussels, 7 April 2000.

For the Commission

David BYRNE

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 46, 19.2.1991, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 189, 3.7.1998, p. 12.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1094/00 by Konstantinos Hatzidakis (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Cotton-growing in Greece.
Date: 2000-04-07
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Greece, application of EU law, cotton

C 46 E/122

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

13.2.2001

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(16 May 2000)

The Commission does not agree with the Honourable Member(cid:146)s assertion that the Community tuna
industry is uncompetitive solely because a number of
Italian firms face structural difficulties. The
Honourable Member is invited to reread closely the study which the Commission asked to be drawn up
on this matter and which highlights the fact that all Community firms in this sector are, or may potentially
be, structurally weak.

It is clear that the firms themselves are primarily responsible for taking structural measures, which
constitute the only means of restoring their long-term competitiveness. For its part, the Commission is
prepared to support such measures as fall within Member States(cid:146) structural programmes for fisheries. In
the meantime, short-term measures (cid:129) such as the Council(cid:146)s annual opening, since 1997, of a tariff quota
for tuna loins (cid:129) can go some way towards helping the Community(cid:146)s canned tuna industry. In 1997, for
example, Spain and Italy respectively used up 56 % and 44 % of the tuna loin quota.

As already indicated in its answer to Written Questions E-756/00 to E-761/00 by Mr Varela Suanzes-
Carpegna (1), the Commission is largely able to endorse the study(cid:146)s content as a sound analysis of the
circumstances, challenges and strategic options facing the sector as a whole.

(1) OJ C 26 E, 26.1.2001, p.104.

(2001/C 46 E/131)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1094/00

by Konstantinos Hatzidakis (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(7 April 2000)

Subject: Cotton-growing in Greece

Under the Agricultural and Home Affairs Ministries(cid:146) Interministerial Decision No 38570/10.2.2000, the
Greek State has designated cotton-growing as (cid:145)controlled(cid:146) cultivation and has imposed conditions on
cotton producers. In practice, however, these have the effect of preventing cotton-growing for a large
proportion of those concerned. Thus, for example, long-standing producers wishing to increase production
above their average over the last three years may not do so, while new producers who wish to start
growing may do so only if they have inherited the farming land.

Could the Commission say whether it
these
arrangements and others contained in the above-mentioned Greek interministerial decision are consistent
with Community legislation and, if not, what action it intends to take to remedy the situation?

this situation, whether it considers that

is aware of

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(10 May 2000)

The Commission, recently informed of the situation to which the Honourable Member refers, has asked
the Greek authorities for the texts covering the Decision, and thus cannot comment at this stage.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1074/00 by Hubert Pirker (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Promotion of European legal culture in the Republic of Slovenia.
Date: 2000-04-07
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Slovenia, accession negotiations, discrimination on the basis of nationality

C 53 E/66

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

20.2.2001

(2001/C 53 E/077)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1074/00

by Hubert Pirker (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(7 April 2000)

Subject: Promotion of European legal culture in the Republic of Slovenia

In view of the ongoing accession negotiations, how does the Commission view the fact that discriminatory
laws are in force in the Republic of Slovenia which are directed against other Member States or groups of
their citizens?

Does it agree that the abrogation of these decrees and laws would represent a welcome contribution to the
establishment of a common European legal system?

Answer given by Mr Verheugen on behalf of the Commission

(15 May 2000)

The accession negotiations embrace all areas of Community legislation and policy, the (cid:145)acquis(cid:146), which each
applicant country will have to adopt and implement fully by the time of accession to the Union.

Within the scope of the (cid:145)acquis(cid:146), and without prejudice to any special provisions contained therein,
Slovenia will have to cancel any discrimination on grounds of nationality by the time of its accession.

(2001/C 53 E/078)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1075/00

by Hubert Pirker (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(7 April 2000)

Subject: Accession negotiations between the European Union and the Republic of Slovenia

In its opinion on Poland(cid:146)s application for accession, the Commission pointed out that Poland had to
complete the procedures for compensating persons who had been expropriated.

Will the Commission say whether it has made similar demands to the Republic of Slovenia which has not
yet provided any such compensation for expropriation?

Answer given by Mr Verheugen on behalf of the Commission

(2 May 2000)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to his Written Question P-1048/00 (1).

(1) See page 63.

(2001/C 53 E/079)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1076/00

by Konstantinos Hatzidakis (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(7 April 2000)

Subject: PHARE programme

Given that its overall strategy is to develop and support small and medium-sized undertakings, will the
Commission say why programmes for which it
is issuing calls for tenders as part of the PHARE
programme, such as (cid:145)Lot 1, project title: Assessment of PHARE national programmes(cid:146), are on such a
large scale as to make it practically impossible for small and medium-sized undertakings to cover the large
number of countries involved, thus in effect excluding them from bidding for tenders?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1095/00 by Laura González Álvarez (GUE/NGL) to the Commission. Aboño thermal power station (Asturias).
Date: 2000-04-07
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU law, air quality, environmental protection, power plant, quality of life

C 330 E/222

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

21.11.2000

However further action would still be required under the 3rd Community support framework for Greece
2000-2006, underpinning in particular the individualised, preventive and active approach to promote the
integration of vulnerable social groups into the mainstream labour market. In this context it is important
to strengthen or develop appropriate labour market structures and mechanisms as well as support,
reception and care structures with a view to facilitating participation, integration and autonomy of those
exposed to exclusion, including people with disabilities.

(2000/C 330 E/259)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1095/00

by Laura GonzÆlez `lvarez (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

Subject: Aboæo thermal power station (Asturias)

(7 April 2000)

The residents of Pervera (Carreæo, Asturias) are inconvenienced on a daily basis by local industry. Several
days ago the Aboæo thermal power station emitted a large cloud of ash, but incredibly, the firm(cid:146)s
management refused to provide information concerning the cause and nature of the cloud to those
affected by the incident.

Can the Commission check whether this power station complies with Community environmental legisla-
tion, particularly Directive 88/609, which sets limits for emissions into the air by large combustion plants?

What action can the Commission take vis-(cid:224)-vis the competent authorities to ensure that this firm adopts
the measures necessary to guarantee a decent quality of life for the residents and protection of the
environment?

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

(16 May 2000)

The Commission has no knowledge of the facts referred to by the Honourable Member. It has asked the
Member State concerned for information and will inform the Honourable Member of its findings.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1075/00 by Hubert Pirker (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Accession negotiations between the European Union and the Republic of Slovenia.
Date: 2000-04-07
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU competence, Slovenia, accession negotiations, expropriation

C 53 E/66

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

20.2.2001

(2001/C 53 E/077)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1074/00

by Hubert Pirker (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(7 April 2000)

Subject: Promotion of European legal culture in the Republic of Slovenia

In view of the ongoing accession negotiations, how does the Commission view the fact that discriminatory
laws are in force in the Republic of Slovenia which are directed against other Member States or groups of
their citizens?

Does it agree that the abrogation of these decrees and laws would represent a welcome contribution to the
establishment of a common European legal system?

Answer given by Mr Verheugen on behalf of the Commission

(15 May 2000)

The accession negotiations embrace all areas of Community legislation and policy, the (cid:145)acquis(cid:146), which each
applicant country will have to adopt and implement fully by the time of accession to the Union.

Within the scope of the (cid:145)acquis(cid:146), and without prejudice to any special provisions contained therein,
Slovenia will have to cancel any discrimination on grounds of nationality by the time of its accession.

(2001/C 53 E/078)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1075/00

by Hubert Pirker (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(7 April 2000)

Subject: Accession negotiations between the European Union and the Republic of Slovenia

In its opinion on Poland(cid:146)s application for accession, the Commission pointed out that Poland had to
complete the procedures for compensating persons who had been expropriated.

Will the Commission say whether it has made similar demands to the Republic of Slovenia which has not
yet provided any such compensation for expropriation?

Answer given by Mr Verheugen on behalf of the Commission

(2 May 2000)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to his Written Question P-1048/00 (1).

(1) See page 63.

(2001/C 53 E/079)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1076/00

by Konstantinos Hatzidakis (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(7 April 2000)

Subject: PHARE programme

Given that its overall strategy is to develop and support small and medium-sized undertakings, will the
Commission say why programmes for which it
is issuing calls for tenders as part of the PHARE
programme, such as (cid:145)Lot 1, project title: Assessment of PHARE national programmes(cid:146), are on such a
large scale as to make it practically impossible for small and medium-sized undertakings to cover the large
number of countries involved, thus in effect excluding them from bidding for tenders?