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WRITTEN QUESTION E-2460/00 by Armando Cossutta (GUE/NGL) to the Council. Use of force against Italian journalists.
Date: 2000-07-24
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Italy, Netherlands, facilities for people with disabilities, freedom of the press, government violence, infringement of EU law, police, sports facilities

C 103 E/160

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

3.4.2001

Reply

(7 November 2000)

The measures mentioned by the Honourable Member of
competence of the German authorities (1).

the European Parliament

fall within the

(1) See Article 33 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 2(2) of the Schengen Convention of 19.6.1990.

(2001/C 103 E/180)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2460/00

by Armando Cossutta (GUE/NGL) to the Council

(24 July 2000)

Subject: Use of force against Italian journalists

On Sunday, 2 July 2000 final in Rotterdam, Holland, a disturbing incident occurred involving an Italian
television crew. The crew, consisting of three journalists and four technicians, were filming the antiquated
barriers at the stadium, which had to be negotiated by a group of 140 Italian disabled persons who were
attending the match in Rotterdam. Suddenly, the crew were prevented from filming the scene and were
forcibly removed by stewards. The police then intervened, using violence against the journalists, injuring
one of them (the whole scene was filmed by television cameras) and eventually arresting the whole crew.

Does the Council not agree that this was a violent reaction on the part of the Dutch authorities in

1.
seeking to cover up the shortcomings of the stadium as regards facilities for the disabled?

Does the Council not consider that this was a scandalous act of intimidation and censorship against

2.
the press?

Does the Council not believe that, in the light of these incidents, freedom of the press is far from

3.
being achieved in all countries of the Union?

(2001/C 103 E/181)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2487/00

by Raffaele Costa (PPE-DE) to the Council

(24 July 2000)

Subject: Behaviour of Dutch police officers on the final day of the European football championships

Judging by the treatment of Italian TV cameramen by Dutch police officers on the final day of the
European football championships the Netherlands appears to be suffering from a democratic deficit.

What sanctions will the Community adopt, after having informed the Dutch Government and Queen of
such a decision, given the fact that the latter had banned an Austrian diplomat from attending an official
lunch for far less?

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-2460/00 and E-2487/00

(7 November 2000)

The situation described by the Honourable Member does not fall within the sphere of competence of the
Council.
Decision No 2/2000 of the EU-Lithuania Association Council of 24 July 2000 extending by five years the period within which any public aid granted by Lithuania will be assessed taking into account the fact that Lithuania is to be regarded as an area identical to those areas of the Community described in Article 87(3)(a) of the Treaty establishing the European Community
Date: 2000-07-24
Institutions: EC–Lithuania Association Council
Subjects: Lithuania, State aid, control of State aid, gross domestic product

5.8.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 199/83

COUNCIL

DECISION No 2/2000 OF THE EU-LITHUANIA ASSOCIATION COUNCIL

of 24 July 2000

extending by five years the period within which any public aid granted by Lithuania will be
assessed taking into account the fact that Lithuania is to be regarded as an area identical to those
areas of the Community described in Article 87(3)(a) of the Treaty establishing the European
Community

(2000/492/EC)

THE ASSOCIATION COUNCIL,

Having regard to the Europe Agreement establishing an asso-
ciation between the European Communities and their Member
States, of the one part, and the Republic of Lithuania, of the
other part, and in particular Article 64(4)(a) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

Article 64(4)(a) of the Europe Agreement lays down that
the Association Council shall, taking into account the
economic situation of Lithuania, decide whether the
period within which any public aid granted by Lithuania
shall be assessed taking into account the fact that Lithu-
ania shall be regarded as an area identical to those areas
of the Community described in Article 87(3)(a) of the
Treaty establishing the European Community should be
extended for a further period of five years.

The GDP/capita of Lithuania measured in purchasing
reached 30 % of
power
the Community
standards
average in 1997,
it is appropriate to make such an
extension,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The period within which any public aid granted by Lithuania
shall be assessed, taking into account the fact that Lithuania
shall be regarded as an area identical to those areas of the

Community described in Article 87(3)(a) of the Treaty estab-
lishing the European Community, shall be extended for a
further period of five years.

Article 2

Within six months of the date of adoption of this Decision,
Republic of Lithuania shall submit the GDP per capita figures
which have been harmonised at NUTS II level at the European
Commission. The Lithuanian State aid monitoring authority
and the European Commission shall then jointly evaluate the
eligibility of the regions as well as the maximum aid intensities
in relation thereto in order to draw up the regional aid map on
the basis of the Community guidelines on national regional
aid (1). Thereafter, the joint proposal shall be submitted to the
Association Committee, which shall take a decision to this
effect.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
It shall apply as from 1 January 2000.

Done at Brussels, 24 July 2000.

For the Association Council

The President

H. VÉDRINE

(1) OJ C 74, 10.3.1998, p. 9.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1619/2000 of 24 July 2000 determining the extent to which the applications for import licences submitted in July 2000 for certain dairy products under certain tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 1374/98 can be accepted
Date: 2000-07-24
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: import, import licence, import policy, milk, milk product

25.7.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 185/67

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1619/2000

of 24 July 2000

determining the extent to which the applications for import licences submitted in July 2000 for
certain dairy products under certain tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 1374/98 can be
accepted

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17
May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk
and milk products (1), as last amended by Commission Regula-
tion (EC) No 1526/2000 (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1374/98 of
29 June 1998 laying down detailed rules for the application of
the import arrangements and opening tariff quotas for milk
and milk products (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No
1491/2000 (4), and in particular Article 14(4) thereof,

Whereas:

Applications lodged for the products referred to in Annex III to
Regulation (EC) No 1374/98 concern quantities greater than
those available; therefore, the allocation factors should be fixed
for the quantities applied for,

Article 1

1.
Import licences applied for for products falling within the
order numbers in Annex III B to Regulation (EC) No 1374/98
listed in Annex I lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1374/
98 for the period 1 July to 31 December 2000, shall be
awarded in accordance with the allocation factors indicated.

Import licences applied for for products falling within the
2.
order numbers in Annex III C to Regulation (EC) No 1374/98
listed in Annex II
lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No
1374/98 for the period 1 July to 31 December 2000, shall be
awarded in accordance with the allocation factors indicated.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 25 July 2000.

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

Done at Brussels, 24 July 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.
(2) OJ L 175, 14.7.2000, p. 55.
(3) OJ L 185, 30.6.1998, p. 21.
(4) OJ L 168, 8.7.2000, p. 10.

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EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

25.7.2000

ANNEX I

Order number
in Annex III B
to Regulation
(EC) No 1374/98

TARIC
order number

Period:
July to December 2000
Allocation factor

13

09.4101

—

ANNEX II

Order number
in Annex III C
to Regulation
(EC) No 1374/98

TARIC
order number

Period:
July to December 2000
Allocation factor

15

09.4151

0,0666
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2492/00 by Raffaele Costa (PPE-DE) to the Commission. European funding of the road network linking France with Piedmont.
Date: 2000-07-24
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU financing, Piedmont, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, road building, trans-European network

C 89 E/200

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

20.3.2001

Finally, in line with its Communication of 12 May 2000 entitled (cid:145)Towards a barrier free Europe for people
with disabilities(cid:146) (2), the Commission is proposing to undertake a series of initiatives to improve access for
disabled people to public transport and the built environment.

(1) COM(1999) 564 final.
(2) COM(2000) 284 final.

(2001/C 89 E/226)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2492/00

by Raffaele Costa (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(24 July 2000)

Subject: European funding of the road network linking France with Piedmont

The road, or rather, motorway link between southern France and southern Piedmont was supposed to be
one of the trans-European networks which the European Union should have been financing for years.

What is preventing the European Union from contributing to the funding of this link?

Answer given by Mrs de Palacio on behalf of the Commission

(14 September 2000)

The projected motorway link between Nice (F) and Cuneo (I) is included as a project of common interest
set out in the maps attached to decision of the Parliament and of the Council No 1692/96/EC of 23 July
1996 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) (1).

Common-interest projects may receive Community financial support of up to 50 % of the total cost for the
design and 10 % for the works involved, solely on a proposal from the Member States, following approval
of the TEN-T financial assistance committee.

As part of the TEN-T budget the Commission has funded an impact study on that route (€ 220 000). Since
then no other request has been made by the Member States concerned.

(1) OJ L 228, 9.9.1996.

(2001/C 89 E/227)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2496/00

by Salvador Garriga Polledo (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(2 August 2000)

Subject: Means of sidestepping legislation governing companies selling time-share properties

Every law has its loophole, as the experience with time-share properties shows. Companies selling time-
share properties have been reinventing themselves as holiday clubs as a means of sidestepping Community
legislation on the use of immovable holiday property on a time-share basis.

In the view of many experts, companies previously involved in marketing holiday property are now selling
holiday club vouchers and are thus avoiding falling within the scope of Community legislation, despite
engaging in the same activity.

How does the Commission believe it could combat this particular means of sidestepping Community
legislation, with a view to upholding the legitimate rights of users who are routinely cheated by those
offering this type of holiday accommodation, which is a constant source of irregularities and deceit?
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1604/2000 of 24 July 2000 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2000-07-24
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agri-monetary policy, citrus fruit, grape, import price, pip fruit, stone fruit

25.7.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 185/11

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1604/2000

of 24 July 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,

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

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

Done at Brussels, 24 July 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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25.7.2000

to the Commission Regulation of 24 July 2000 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry
price of certain fruit and vegetables

ANNEX

CN code

0707 00 05

0709 90 70

0805 30 10

0806 10 10

0808 10 20, 0808 10 50, 0808 10 90

0808 20 50

0809 10 00

0809 20 95

0809 40 05

Third country
code (1)

Standard import
value

(EUR/100 kg)

628
999
052
528
999
388
524
528
999
052
220
400
508
600
624
999
388
400
508
512
528
720
800
804
999
388
512
528
720
804
999
052
064
066
999
052
400
404
616
999
064
624
999

136,5
136,5
68,2
65,2
66,7
53,7
92,4
62,9
69,7
116,4
170,1
206,4
92,0
112,5
136,1
138,9
82,9
113,9
88,8
77,9
82,4
69,6
203,0
87,1
100,7
86,6
62,6
78,0
128,2
107,7
92,6
186,8
104,3
109,3
133,5
343,6
250,9
574,4
255,0
356,0
60,2
171,3
115,8

(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’.
Commission opinion of 24 July 2000 concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste from the Karlsruhe Research Centre (FzK) in Baden-Württemberg in the Federal Republic of Germany, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty
Date: 2000-07-24
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Baden-Württemberg, decommissioning of power stations, health risk, nuclear reactor, radiation protection, radioactive effluent

4.8.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 223/3

COMMISSION OPINION

of 24 July 2000

concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste from the Karlsruhe Research Centre
(FzK) in Baden-W(cid:252)rttemberg in the Federal Republic of Germany, in accordance with Article 37 of
the Euratom Treaty

(2000/C 223/03)

(Only the German text is authentic)

On 11 January 2000, the European Commission received from the Government of the Federal Republic of
Germany, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, general data relating to the plan for the
disposal of radioactive waste resulting from the Karlsruhe Research Centre (FzK).

On the basis of these data and clarifications subsequently provided by the German Government, and
following consultation with the group of experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion.

(a) The distance from the plant and the border of the nearest Member State (France) is 20,5 km while the
distances to the other nearest Member States (Luxembourg/Belgium and Austria) are 155 km and
195 km respectively. The Netherlands, through which the Rhine flows, is 250 km from the plant.

(b) Under normal operating conditions, the discharges of liquid and gaseous effluents will not cause an
exposure of the population in other Member States significant from the point of view of health.

(c) Solid radioactive waste generated by ongoing operations and by dismantling on the site will be stored
on the site until disposal in an approved repository in Germany. Non-radioactive solid waste, residual
to compliance with
materials, and materials which are released from regulatory control subject
clearance levels, are disposed of as conventional waste of for reuse or recycling. The Commission
recommends that the clearance levels in the current authorisation be replaced with levels established
in compliance with the requirements of the basic safety standards (Directive 96/29/Euratom).

(d) In the event of unplanned discharges of radioactive waste which may follow an accident of the type and
magnitude considered in the general data, the doses likely to be received in other Member States would
not be significant from the point of view of health.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan for the disposal of
radioactive waste from Karlsruhe Research Centre (FzK) in Baden-W(cid:252)rttemberg in the Federal Republic of
Germany, both in normal operation and in the event of an accident of the type and magnitude considered
in the general data, is not liable to result in the radioactive contamination, significant from the point of
view of health, of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2486/00 by Isidoro Sánchez García (ELDR) to the Commission. Cooling in relations between the Union and the countries of Latin America: assessment.
Date: 2000-07-24
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European Union, Latin America, agreement (EU), aid system, cooperation policy, international relations

13.3.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 81 E/205

(2001/C 81 E/261)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2486/00

by Isidoro SÆnchez Garc(cid:237)a (ELDR) to the Commission

(24 July 2000)

Subject: Cooling in relations between the Union and the countries of Latin America: assessment

The Latin American media are reporting that relations between the EU and the Latin American countries
have cooled and suggesting that the situation has arisen since the departure of the Spanish Members of the
Commission who in recent years have held the international cooperation portfolio.

What does the Commission think about the claims that relations have cooled, and,
happened, what is the reason for this state of affairs?

if it has really

Answer given by Mr Patten on behalf of the Commission

(8 September 2000)

The Commission does not feel that the European Community(cid:146)s relations with Latin America have cooled.
Moreover, relations between the Community and Latin America in no way depend on the nationality of
members of the Commission responsible for international cooperation.

The Member States and the Commission all played an active role in the success of the first EU-Latin
America/Caribbean summit held in Rio de Janeiro in June 1999 and they are also helping implement the
priorities identified at that meeting.

The Commission feels that relations between the Community and Latin America have intensified and
improved across the board. The summit of heads of state and government clearly illustrates the political
importance the Community attaches to its relations with Latin America and the Caribbean. Continuation
of the negotiations with Mercosur and Chile and implementation of the accords with Mexico attest to the
economic impact of these relations. The Community is the top investor and the main or second biggest
supplier and customer of this part of Latin America. Aside from the support towards alleviating the debt of
the three poorest countries, cooperation ties continue as before. The Community remains the principal
donor of aid to the developing countries.

(2001/C 81 E/262)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2491/00

by Raffaele Costa (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(24 July 2000)

Subject: Prison conditions in Italy

What is the Commission(cid:146)s view of the human rights situation in Italian prisons?

Answer given by Mr Vitorino on behalf of the Commission

(19 September 2000)

The Commission regrets that it does not have sufficient information to be able to answer the question.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2490/00 by Raffaele Costa (PPE-DE) to the Council. Prison conditions in Italy.
Date: 2000-07-24
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Italy, area of freedom, security and justice, prisoner

C 103 E/166

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

3.4.2001

(2001/C 103 E/188)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2488/00

by Raffaele Costa (PPE-DE) to the Council

(24 July 2000)

Subject: Work in prisons

There are approximately 54 000 inmates in Italian prisons, many of whom would like to work (even for
low wages) but cannot do so for bureaucratic reasons.

What is the Council(cid:146)s opinion on this matter?

(2001/C 103 E/189)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2490/00

by Raffaele Costa (PPE-DE) to the Council

(24 July 2000)

Subject: Prison conditions in Italy

What is the Council(cid:146)s view of the human rights situation in Italian prisons?

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-2488/00 and E-2490/00

(7 November 2000)

Policy concerning employment in prisons is a matter for the Member States. In accordance with the
principle of subsidiarity, the Community(cid:146)s action in the field of employment is restricted to encouraging
cooperation between Member States and to supporting and,
if necessary, complementing their action
under the conditions specified in Articles 125 et seq. of the EC Treaty.

(2001/C 103 E/190)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2497/00

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

(2 August 2000)

Subject: Impact of the Natura 2000 network on the environment in the Spanish province of Malaga

By means of the Natura 2000 network, the European Union is seeking to take action on protected areas of
high environmental value, so as to provide for the expansion of sites of Community interest (SCIs), with
protected species of flora and fauna.

In the Spanish province of Malaga, the impact of the Natura 2000 network has sparked off particular
interest amongst nature lovers, who hope to see a significant increase in the number of hectares subject to
the conservation measures that the network seeks to enforce.

Will the Commission specify what the precise impact of the Natura 2000 network on Malaga province will
be, and when an official statement from the European Union on the matter will be forthcoming?

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

(14 September 2000)

Malaga province is located in the Mediterranean biogeographical region, for which the Spanish authorities
have promised an additional list of sites by December 2000.