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Commission Regulation (EC) No 940/2000 of 4 May 2000 fixing the maximum export refund on barley in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1701/1999
Date: 2000-05-04
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, barley, export refund, third country

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 940/2000

of 4 May 2000

fixing the maximum export refund on barley in connection with the invitation to tender issued in
Regulation (EC) No 1701/1999

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30
June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in
cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1253/
1999 (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of
29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for the
application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the
granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be
taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (3),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2513/98 (4), and in
particular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

An invitation to tender for the refund and/or the tax for
the export of barley to all third countries except for the
United States of America and Canada was opened
to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1701/
pursuant
1999 (5), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2322/
1999 (6).

Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 provides that
the Commission may, on the basis of the tenders noti-
in accordance with the procedure laid down in
fied,
Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92, decide to fix

a maximum export refund taking account of the criteria
referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95.
In that case a contract is awarded to any tenderer whose
bid is equal to or lower than the maximum refund, as
well as to any tenderer whose bid relates to an export
tax.

The application of the abovementioned criteria to the
current market situation for the cereal in question results
in the maximum export refund being fixed at
the
amount specified in Article 1.

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

(3)

(4)

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For tenders notified from 28 April to 4 May 2000, pursuant to
the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1701/
1999, the maximum refund on exportation of barley shall be
EUR 14,98/t.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 5 May 2000.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 4 May 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.
(2) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 18.
(3) OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 7.
(4) OJ L 313, 21.11.1998, p. 16.
(5) OJ L 201, 31.7.1999, p. 27.
(6) OJ L 280, 30.10.1999, p. 77.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 945/2000 of 4 May 2000 fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 757/2000
Date: 2000-05-04
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: CCT duties, Portugal, award of contract, import, maize

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Official Journal of the European Communities

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 945/2000

of 4 May 2000

fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported in connection with the invitation to
tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 757/2000

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30
June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in
cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1253/
1999 (2), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

an invitation to tender for the maximum reduction in
the duty on maize imported into Portugal was opened
pursuant
to Commission Regulation (EC) No 757/
2000 (3);

pursuant to Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EC) No
1839/95 (4), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1963/
95 (5), the Commission, acting under the procedure laid
down in Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92,
may decide to fix maximum reduction in the import
duty; whereas in fixing this maximum the criteria
provided for in Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No
1839/95 must be taken into account; whereas a contract

is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or
less than the maximum reduction in the duty;

(3)

(4)

the application of the abovementioned criteria to the
current market situation for the cereal in question results
in the maximum reduction in the import duty being
fixed at the amount specified in Article 1;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For tenders notified from 28 April to 4 May 2000, pursuant to
the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 757/
2000, the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported
shall be EUR 54,90/t and be valid for a total maximum
quantity of 121 850 t.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 5 May 2000.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 4 May 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.
(2) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 18.
(3) OJ L 92, 13.4.2000, p. 9.
(4) OJ L 177, 28.7.1995, p. 4.
(5) OJ L 189, 10.8.1995, p. 22.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 934/2000 of 4 May 2000 providing for the rejection of applications for export licences in relation to certain processed products and cereal-based compound feedingstuffs
Date: 2000-05-04
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: cereal product, export licence, export refund, potato

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5.5.2000

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 934/2000

of 4 May 2000

providing for the rejection of applications for export licences in relation to certain processed
products and cereal-based compound feedingstuffs

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30
June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in
cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1253/
1999 (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1162/95 of
23 May 1995 laying down special detailed rules for the
application of the system of import and export licences for
cereals and rice (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No
1432/1999 (4), and in particular Article 7(3) thereof,

Whereas:

The quantity covered by applications for advance fixing of
refunds on potato starch and maize-, and barley- and wheat-
based products is of great importance and could give rise to
speculation. It has therefore been decided to reject all applica-

tions for export licences of such products made on 2, 3 and 4
May 2000,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

In accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1162/
95, applications for export licences with advance fixing of
refunds for products falling within CN codes 1102 20 10,
1103 29 20,
1102 20 90,
1108 12 00,
1104 21 50,
1702 30 99,
1108 13 00,
2309 10 11,
1702 40 90,
2309 10 51,
2309 10 13,
2309 90 41,
2309 10 53,
2309 90 43, 2309 90 51 and 2309 90 53 made on 2, 3 and 4
May 2000 shall be rejected.

1103 13 10,
1104 23 10,
1702 30 51,
1702 90 50,
2309 10 31,
2309 90 31,

1103 13 90,
1108 11 00,
1702 30 91,
1702 90 79,
2309 10 33,
2309 90 33,

This Regulation shall enter into force on 5 May 2000.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 4 May 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.
(2) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 18.
(3) OJ L 117, 24.5.1995, p. 2.
(4) OJ L 166, 1.7.1999, p. 56.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1339/00 by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission. Employee consultation legislation.
Date: 2000-05-04
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: United Kingdom, collective dismissal, electronics industry, infringement of EU law, worker consultation

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The Commission is convinced that solutions can still be found which will be satisfactory to everyone. In
the coming discussions, it will emphasise the importance for the French authorities of consulting the
interested parties, including the complainants.

The discussions are specifically aimed at finding proportionate responses which are consistent with
Community law and the public health objectives of the regulations in question. The Commission is
aware of the consequences of these regulations, particularly for medium-sized producers such as wine
producers. The effects of the legislation will be at the heart of the discussions.

A code of conduct is likely to offer quick and satisfactory solutions to the problems, providing that certain
conditions are met in terms of consulting the interested parties and in terms of content, transparency and
dissemination.
In order to maximise legal certainty, the Commission considers in particular that all
interested parties (advertisers, broadcasters) should be able to obtain quick, clear and precise information
from the French authorities regarding the status of any given sports event in relation to the distinctions
made by the code.

(2000/C 374 E/257)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1339/00

by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission

(4 May 2000)

Subject: Employee consultation legislation

Does the Commission feel that the announcement made by Commercial Hydraulics Ultra Division on
6 March that their factory in Cheltenham (UK) would close with the loss of 252 jobs and that they would
commence consultation after the announcement had been made, fits with the spirit of the law on
employee consultation legislation?

Answer given by Mrs Diamantopoulou on behalf of the Commission

(5 June 2000)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to his Written Question E-0883/00 (1).

(1) See page 178.

(2000/C 374 E/258)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-1372/00

by Marianne Thyssen (PPE-DE) to the Commission

Subject: Proposal for a directive on food supplements

(26 April 2000)

At present there is no harmonised legislation on food supplements in the European Union. This has
serious and persistent effects on the free movement of such goods in the European Union.

In its White Paper on food safety, the Commission announced that it would submit a proposal for a
directive on food supplements to the Council and Parliament in about March 2000. A harmonisation
measure of this kind could solve the above problem.

How is the drafting of the proposal for a directive going, and when will the Commission submit it to the
Council and Parliament?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1385/00 by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Education and training as a means of preventing inequality between women and men.
Date: 2000-05-04
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU programme, equal treatment, gender equality, vocational training

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C 46 E/185

Finally, within the Commission, awareness raising training on gender equality is offered to civil servants to
support the Commission(cid:146)s active gender equality policy in decision-making positions. The Commission will
shortly adopt a decision on gender balance in the committees and expert groups established to advise it.

(1) OJ L 335, 30.12.1995.
(2)

[Due for adoption by the Commission on 30 May].

(2001/C 46 E/216)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1385/00

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(4 May 2000)

Subject: Education and training as a means of preventing inequality between women and men

The old saying (cid:145)prevention is better than cure(cid:146) has successfully stood the test of time. Since much remains
to be done to bring about the equality of women and men in many working environments, particularly in
management posts, and this is due, according to scientific surveys, primarily to a lack of training among
women, will the Commission state whether, as part of the new EQUAL Programme, it intends to devote
special attention to educational and training measures in favour of women so as to remedy this situation at
the earliest opportunity?

Answer given by Mrs Diamantopoulou on behalf of the Commission

(23 June 2000)

The guidelines for EQUAL have taken into account the training deficit of women,
in particular by
requiring the Member States to include in their programme proposals (cid:145)a description of the actions and
methods planned to implement the gender mainstreaming approach effectively(cid:146) (§ 61) (1).

In addition, the guidelines specify that one of the thematic fields serving as a basis for the first call for
proposals will be (cid:145)promoting lifelong learning and inclusive work practices which encourage the recruit-
ment and retention of those suffering discrimination and inequalities in connection with the labour market(cid:146)
(§ 16).

(1) OJ C 127, 5.5.2000.

(2001/C 46 E/217)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1386/00

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(4 May 2000)

Subject: Expiry of the NOW Programme

From 1994 to 1999 the NOW Programme was a key instrument for promoting the interests of women in
the employment sector and it basically supported training and labour market integration projects.

The new Structural Fund regulations do not, however, make any provision for an instrument specifically
geared to women; instead, the EQUAL Programme is to be used to reduce all forms of discrimination on
the labour market.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1359/00 by Jorge Hernández Mollar (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Grouping together of Ceuta and Melilla in the Eurostat index for the purposes of Objective 1.
Date: 2000-05-04
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Ceuta, Eurostat, Melilla, Structural Funds, eligible region, gross domestic product, statistical nomenclature

13.3.2001

EN

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C 81 E/31

In the absence of detailed information permitting it to examine the actual situation in depth it cannot say
whether an arbitration mechanism for regulating such conflicts exists, and can therefore only ask him to
provide further information.

(2001/C 81 E/036)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1359/00

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

(4 May 2000)

Subject: Grouping together of Ceuta and Melilla in the Eurostat index for the purposes of Objective 1

All regions with less than 75 % of Community GDP may be considered eligible for Objective 1.
In calculating the figures which determine whether a region qualifies for such status, the Spanish cities of
Ceuta and Melilla are generally grouped together as if they were a single economic, geographical or
administrative unit.

In fact, these two cities in North Africa do not constitute a unit in any of the above senses, and it does not
appear logical that they should be listed together in the context of the 75 % limit and included as such in
Objective 1.

Does the Commission take the view that the GDP of each of these Spanish cities should be listed separately
with a view to their inclusion among the Community regions eligible for assistance under Objective 1?

Answer given by Mr Barnier on behalf of the Commission

(16 June 2000)

Article 3 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on
the Structural Funds (1) stipulates that the regions covered by Objective 1 shall be level II regions of the
Nomenclature of Territorial Statistical Units (NUTS II) with a per capita gross domestic product (GDP),
measured in purchasing power parities and calculated on the basis of Community figures for the last
three years available on 26 March 1999, which is less than 75 % of the Community average.

Ceuta and Melilla form a single NUTS II region with a per capita GDP (using the figures mentioned in the
said Article 3) of 71,4 % of the Community average, and on that ground have Objective 1 eligibility for the
period 2000-2006.

(1) OJ L 161, 26.6.1999.

(2001/C 81 E/037)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1360/00

by Rosa MiguØlez Ramos (PSE) to the Commission

Subject: High-speed rail link between Galicia and Madrid

(4 May 2000)

In its reply to my questions Nos H-0456/99 (1), (E-1438/99) and (E-1440/99) (2) concerning Galicia and
high-speed rail
in the
Community guidelines on the trans european networks, there are no plans for a high-speed link between
Galicia and Central Spain.

links, which I tabled in September 1999, the Commission acknowledged that,
European Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position for adopting a European Parliament and Council directive on certain legal aspects of Information Society services, in particular electronic commerce, in the Internal Market (14263/1/1999 – C5-0099/2000 — 1998/0325(COD))
Date: 2000-05-04
Institutions: Committee on Legal Affairs, European Parliament
Subjects: commercial law, electronic commerce, intra-EU trade, provision of services, single market, telecommunications

C 41/38

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

7.2.2001

Thursday 4 May 2000

TEXTS ADOPTED

1. Legal aspects of electronic commerce ***II

A5-0106/2000

European Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position for adopting a Euro-
pean Parliament and Council directive on certain legal aspects of Information Society services,
in the Internal Market (14263/1/1999 / C5-0099/2000 /
in particular electronic commerce,

1998/0325(COD))

(Codecision procedure: second reading)

The European Parliament,

(cid:17) having regard to the Council common position (14263/1/1999 (cid:17) C5-0099/2000),

(cid:17) having regard to its position at first reading (1) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the

Council (COM(1998) 586) (cid:17) C4-0020/1999) (2),

(cid:17) having regard to the Commission’s amended proposal (COM(1999) 427),

(cid:17) having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty,

(cid:17) having regard to Rule 78 of its Rules of Procedure,

(cid:17) having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the

Internal Market (A5-0106/2000),

Approves the common position;

Notes that the act is adopted in accordance with the common position;

1.

2.

Instructs its President to sign the act with the President of the Council pursuant to Article 254(1) of

3.
the EC Treaty;

Instructs its Secretary-General duly to sign the act and, in agreement with the Secretary-General of

4.
the Council, to have it published in the Official Journal of the European Communities;

5.
Asks the Commission to ensure rapid and rigorous implementation of this Directive in the Member
States and in particular, with respect to the liability of intermediary service providers, to encourage the
establishment of efficient notice and take-down procedures by interested parties and to prevent any inter-
pretation of Articles 12 to 15 which would call into question the balance achieved in those articles;

6.
Asks the Commission to present initiatives providing guidance for the elaboration of codes of con-
duct which will ensure in particular the participation, where appropriate, of associations of consumers and
Internet users;

7.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

(1) OJ C 279, 1.10.1999, p. 389.
(2) OJ C 30, 5.2.1999, p. 4.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 929/2000 of 4 May 2000 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2000-05-04
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agri-monetary policy, citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, pip fruit

5.5.2000

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Official Journal of the European Communities

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(Acts whose publication is obligatory)

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 929/2000

of 4 May 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 5 May 2000.

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

Done at Brussels, 4 May 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 4 May 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 90 70

0805 10 10, 0805 10 30, 0805 10 50

0805 30 10

0808 10 20, 0808 10 50, 0808 10 90

Third country
code (1)

Standard import
value

(EUR/100 kg)

052
068
204
624
999
052
628
999
052
999
052
204
212
220
600
624
999
388
999
388
400
404
508
512
528
720
804
999

91,1
64,6
52,8
37,4
61,5
85,5
128,8
107,2
75,1
75,1
67,1
33,0
42,2
33,6
41,5
46,7
44,0
65,2
65,2
92,7
100,2
95,5
76,1
91,3
84,9
76,1
92,9
88,7

(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’.