WRITTEN QUESTION P-4108/00 by Bartho Pronk (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Follow-up questions on the requirement to produce proof of identity in the Netherlands.
Date: 2000-12-20
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Netherlands, equal treatment, free movement of persons, identity document, passport, residence permit

C 163 E/238

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

6.6.2001

There is considerable opposition on the part of regional and local authorities to the K2R4 project, but
much enthusiasm for small-scale energy projects (hydropower), combined heat and power and energy
savings.

Does the Commission agree that the proposed Euratom loan should not be granted because of the great
financial uncertainty, the technical risks and the non-compliance with the 1995 Memorandum of Under-
standing?

Does the Commission agree that help should be given to the Ukraine to develop and reconstruct energy
supplies on the basis of safe, sustainable energy sources and energy efficiency?

What action does the Commission intend to take to prevent European money from being spent on nuclear
projects outside the EU which are a source of controversy within the EU?

Answer given by Mr Solbes Mira on behalf of the Commission

(26 January 2001)

On 13 December 2000, the Commission has approved granting a Euratom loan to contribute to the
financing of Khmelnitsky unit 2 and Rovno unit 4 nuclear units in Ukraine. The decision has been taken
after thorough consideration of the nuclear safety, environmental, economic and financial aspects of the
project.

The Commission considers that this loan will be instrumental to ensure that these reactors are completed
to a safety level acceptable under Western-type licensing practices, will pave the way for improving the
safety level of other nuclear units in the country and will have a positive impact on the progress of
reforms in the power sector.

The Commission is part of the Task Force that brings together Ukrainian and international institutions in
an effort to provide for the modernisation of the power sector. In addition, the Commission is providing
technical assistance in support of projects of conventional energy and of energy efficiency.

(2001/C 163 E/279)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-4108/00

by Bartho Pronk (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(20 December 2000)

Subject: Follow-up questions on the requirement to produce proof of identity in the Netherlands

On 18 January 2000 I put questions to the Commission on the requirement to produce proof of identity
in the Netherlands. Commissioner Vitorino replied on 7 February that the Commission would contact the
Dutch authorities to obtain full details of the circumstances.

1.

Have these contacts with the Dutch authorities now taken place?

Can the Commission now provide substantial answers to my individual questions as a result of the

2.
said contacts?

Answer given by Mr Vitorino on behalf of the Commission

(22 January 2001)

The Commission recently received the reply of the Dutch authorities in relation to the question raised by
the Honourable Member informing the Commission that they are currently reviewing the legal texts to be
in line with Community provisions.

The Commission will remain in contact with the Dutch authorities and will not hesitate to initiate the
procedure provided for in Article 226 (ex-Article 169) EC Treaty, should this prove necessary.