do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
Commission Regulation (EC) No 220/2001 of 1 February 2001 fixing the maximum export refund on common wheat in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1701/2000
Date: 2001-02-01
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, common wheat, export, export refund, third country

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 220/2001

of 1 February 2001

fixing the maximum export refund on common wheat in connection with the invitation to tender
issued in Regulation (EC) No 1701/2000

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 1666/
2000 (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 on exportation of
common wheat to all third countries with the exclusion
of certain ACP States was opened pursuant to Commis-
sion Regulation (EC) No 1701/2000 (5), as amended by
Regulation (EC) No 2019/2000 (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.

(3)

(4)

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
the Management
accordance with the opinion of
Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For tenders notified from 26 January to 1 February 2001,
pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC)
the maximum refund on exportation of
No 1701/2000,
common wheat shall be EUR 13,00/t.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 2 February 2001.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 1 February 2001.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.
(2) OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 1.
(3) OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 7.
(4) OJ L 313, 21.11.1998, p. 16.
(5) OJ L 195, 1.8.2000, p. 18.
(6) OJ L 241, 26.9.2000, p. 37.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0172/01 by Patricia McKenna (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. CFP.
Date: 2001-02-01
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU environmental policy, biodiversity, common fisheries policy, conservation of fish stocks, environmental protection, fishing regulations, international convention, marine environment

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Joint answer
to Written Questions E-171/01 and E-0211/01
given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(9 March 2001)

The intention of the Commission is to launch a wide ranging debate on the future of the Common
Fisheries Policy. The Green Paper will be made available to all interested parties. The main objective of the
Commission is to involve as many stakeholders as possible and, as such, it encourages them to send
proposals and comments on the Green Paper to the Commission.

Furthermore, the Commission will organise a public hearing in early June 2001 where all the interested
parties will have the possibility to present their views, ideas and comments regarding the future of the
Common Fisheries Policy.

(2001/C 235 E/153)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0172/01

by Patricia McKenna (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(1 February 2001)

Subject: CFP

including the
The EC is bound by a number of international and EC environmental commitments,
Convention on Biological Diversity, the Amsterdam Treaty, the Habitats Directive and the UN Fish Stocks
Agreement. How does the Commission intend to ensure that these commitments are incorporated in the
CFP after 2002?

(2001/C 235 E/154)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0212/01

by Catherine Stihler (PSE) to the Commission

(2 February 2001)

Subject: CFP and MEAs

The EC is bound by a number of international and EC environmental commitments,
including the
Convention on Biological Diversity, the Amsterdam Treaty, the Habitats Directive and UN Fish Stocks
Agreement. How does the Commission intend to ensure that these commitments are incorporated into the
CFP after 2002?

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-172/01 and E-0212/01
given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(12 March 2001)

The commitments cited by the Honourable Member are already being progressively incorporated in the
current Common Fisheries Policy.

In first place, as far as the first two items mentioned in the question are concerned, the Commission
wishes to draw the attention of the Honourable member to some recent or imminent policy documents
describing the operational modalities of the implementation of such commitments, such as:

(cid:129) the Communication on a Biodiversity Strategy (1), to be followed by sectoral Biodiversity Action Plans,

including fisheries (expected in March 2001),
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0179/01 by Patricia McKenna (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. Fisheries agreements environmental and social impact.
Date: 2001-02-01
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: common fisheries policy, environmental impact, fishing agreement, impact study, social impact

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EN

21.8.2001

(2001/C 235 E/167)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0179/01

by Patricia McKenna (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

Subject: Fisheries agreements environmental and social impact

(1 February 2001)

The recent Communication on Fisheries and Poverty Reduction (1) (cid:145)supports the pursuit of environmental
and social studies prior to intervention with a potential social or environmental impact(cid:146). How does the
Commission intend to carry this out with regard to fisheries arrangements between the EU and third
countries?

(1) COM(2000) 724.

(2001/C 235 E/168)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0206/01

by Catherine Stihler (PSE) to the Commission

(2 February 2001)

Subject: Fisheries agreements and environmental impact

The recent Communication on Fisheries and Poverty Reduction (1) (cid:145)supports the pursuit of environmental
and social studies prior to intervention with a potential social or environmental impact(cid:146). How does the
Commission intend to carry this out with regard to fisheries arrangements between the EU and third
countries?

(1) COM(2000) 724.

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-179/01 and E-0206/01
given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(12 March 2001)

The Commission(cid:146)s bilateral relations in the fisheries sector increasingly take account of the environmental
and social aspects of fishing in waters under the sovereignty and/or jurisdiction of our partners.

Before any negotiations are opened, an assessment involving several Commission departments is made of
their potential environmental and social impact, in the light of available information. The results of this
assessment are sent to the Council and to Parliament.

The Commission is aware that there is room for improvement, and we are doing our best to use our
bilateral relations in the fisheries sector to persuade our partners to develop responsible fishing, and
subscribe to targeted measures that will improve knowledge of fisheries resources, fishing practices and the
needs of the local people.

The Commission also encourages its partners to use the facilities available under the policy of development
co-operation to this end.

(2001/C 235 E/169)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0180/01

by Patricia McKenna (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(1 February 2001)

Subject: Fisheries indicators

Considering that there has been little development of indicators to-date and that they are necessary to
measure long-term sustainability, what indicators is the Commission developing to monitor (a) the state of
fisheries and marine ecosystems, (b) policies (response) and (c) fishing activities (pressures)?
Commission Regulation (EC) No 217/2001 of 1 February 2001 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2001-02-01
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agri-monetary policy, citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, pip fruit

2.2.2001

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 217/2001

of 1 February 2001

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 2 February 2001.

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

Done at Brussels, 1 February 2001.

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 1 February 2001 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 20 10

0805 20 30, 0805 20 50, 0805 20 70,
0805 20 90

0805 30 10

0808 10 20, 0808 10 50, 0808 10 90

0808 20 50

Third country
code (1)

Standard import
value

(EUR/100 kg)

052
204
999
052
624
999
052
204
999
052
204
212
624
999
204
999

052
204
600
624
662
999
052
600
999
400
404
720
728
999
052
388
400
999

103,1
48,8
75,9
95,9
196,9
146,4
115,0
66,9
91,0
42,0
53,6
42,1
68,5
51,5
106,4
106,4

73,8
105,1
75,5
79,7
47,1
76,2
60,4
57,8
59,1
88,4
90,9
124,0
79,8
95,8
189,0
111,1
100,1
133,4

(1) Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2032/2000 (OJ L 243, 28.9.2000, p. 14). Code ‘999’ stands for ‘of

other origin’.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0157/01 by Jorge Hernández Mollar (PPE-DE) to the Council. European social statute for housewives.
Date: 2001-02-01
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: gender equality, housewife, social security, social status

C 261 E/50

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EN

18.9.2001

For the effects of the merger on certain transatlantic markets or on the (cid:145)Star Alliance(cid:146), see paragraphs 35-
73 of the decision.

By contrast, TWA(cid:146)s acquisition by American Airlines was not notified to the Commission since the
turnover thresholds specified in the Regulation were apparently not exceeded.

To date, the Commission has not been informed of any developments of this kind among European

3.
airlines.

(1) OJ L 395, 30.12.1989; the Regulation was amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1310/97 of 30 June 1997 (OJ

L 180, 9.7.1997).

(2) http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/cases/decisions/m2041_en.pdf.

(2001/C 261 E/053)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0157/01

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

(1 February 2001)

Subject: European social statute for housewives

In reply to Written Question E-2175/00 (1) the Commission drew attention to the fact that back in 1987 it
submitted a proposal for a directive under which the gender equality principle would apply to statutory
and occupational social security schemes.

The directive in question made provision for the individualisation of social security rights, which would
extend to housewives, as an alternative to derived rights. Unfortunately the directive was not approved by
the Council, despite the favourable opinions thereon of Parliament and the Economic and Social
Committee.

Given that it has been some time since the Council rejected the aforementioned proposal, and that a
changed climate now surrounds the new strategy to modernise and improve social protection in Europe,
does the Council believe that it ought to rethink its previous stance and accommodate the legitimate
aspiration of housewives to enjoy equal status with the remainder of the population in general social
protection schemes?

(1) OJ C 72 E, 6.3.2001, p. 184.

Reply

(30 May 2001)

As the Honourable Member rightly says, the Commission back in 1987 presented a proposal for a Council
Directive completing the implementation of the principle of equal treatment for men and women in
statutory and occupational social security schemes. The Council suspended its work on the matter in 1989.

The fact is that the proposal was based in part on Article 235 of the Treaty (new Article 308), so
unanimity was required for its adoption. Several delegations had maintained reservations of principle on
the proposal particularly in view of its financial implications.

On a general point, the Honourable Member is informed that while the coordination of social security
schemes to safeguard the rights of migrant workers is indeed a matter for the Community, the structure
and organisation of such schemes are a matter solely of individual Member State responsibility.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 219/2001 of 1 February 2001 on the issue of import licences for garlic originating in China
Date: 2001-02-01
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: China, bulb vegetable, import licence, originating product

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 219/2001

of 1 February 2001

on the issue of import licences for garlic originating in China

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28
October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in
fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No
2826/2000 (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1104/2000
of 25 May 2000 concerning a protective measure applicable to
imports of garlic from China (3), and in particular Article 1(3)
thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

Pursuant to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1859/
93 (4), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2872/2000 (5),
the release for free circulation in the Community of
garlic imported from third countries is subject to presen-
tation of an import licence.

Article 1(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1104/2000, restricts
the issue of import licences for garlic originating in
China to a maximum monthly quantity in the case of
applications lodged from 29 May 2000 to 31 May
2001.

Given the criteria laid down in Article 1(2) of
that
Regulation and the import licences already issued, the
quantity applied for on 29 January 2001 is in excess of

the maximum quantity given in the Annex to that Regu-
lation for the month of February 2001. It is therefore
necessary to determine to what extent import licences
may be issued in response to these applications. The
issue of licences in response to applications lodged after
29 January 2001 and before 26 February 2001 should
be refused,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Import licences applied for on 29 January 2001 pursuant to
Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 1859/93 for garlic falling
within CN code 0703 20 00 originating in China shall be
issued for 0,4597 % of the quantity applied for, having regard
to the information available to the Commission on 31 January
2001.

the abovementioned products applications for

For
import
licences lodged after 29 January 2001 and before 26 February
2001 shall be refused.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 2 February 2001.

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

Done at Brussels, 1 February 2001.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 328, 23.12.2000, p. 2.
(3) OJ L 125, 26.5.2000, p. 21.
(4) OJ L 170, 13.7.1993, p. 10.
(5) OJ L 333, 29.12.2000, p. 49.
WRITTEN QUESTION P-0224/01 by Cristina García-Orcoyen Tormo (PPE-DE) to the Council. Economy class syndrome.
Date: 2001-02-01
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: air transport, cardiovascular disease, carriage of passengers, consumer protection, disease prevention, health risk

18.9.2001

EN

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C 261 E/67

The Commission is following the issues related to the project of the Struma Motorway very closely. It
3.
is in regular contact with the Ministry of Environment and Water, the Ministry of Transport and the Cross-
border co-operation (CBC) implementation agency with regard to this project. Both Ministries and the CBC
implementation agency have been informed of the position of the Commission and of the content of the
answer to written question E-3147/00 by Mr Meijer (2). The Commission plans to officially transmit the
content of the anwer to written question E-3147/00 to both Ministries and to the CBC implementation
agency. Once the EIA report is finalised it will be made public.

(1) Council Directive 97/11/EC of 3 March 1997 amending Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of

certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 73, 14.3.1997).

(2) OJ C 174 E, 19.6.2001, p. 20.

(2001/C 261 E/068)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0224/01

by Cristina Garc(cid:237)a-Orcoyen Tormo (PPE-DE) to the Council

(1 February 2001)

Subject: Economy class syndrome

There have been frequent media reports concerning what is known as (cid:145)economy class syndrome(cid:146). Yet it
would seem that there are far more deaths from this syndrome than the media reports would suggest.

The syndrome consists of the formation of blood clots in the legs or hips during flights longer than two
hours. Because passengers are immobile, these clots can reach the brain and cause death.

In view of the importance of this issue and the possibility of taking preventive measures to reduce the risk,
will the Council say whether it plans to take any action to ensure that European airlines take preventive
measures to reduce the health risk to travellers posed by economy class syndrome?

Reply

(30 May 2001)

The Council has not received any proposal from the Commission regarding this subject but, upon receipt,
will give it its utmost consideration.

(2001/C 261 E/069)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0225/01

by Rosemarie M(cid:252)ller (PSE) to the Commission

(29 January 2001)

Subject: Build-up of resistance resulting from excessive use of antibiotics in farming

Recently there have been reports in the media that antibiotics (in particular azoles) which are used on a
large scale in farming can very easily cause a build-up of resistance which could jeopardise the effect of
antibiotics used for treating humans.

Does the accelerated build-up of resistance resulting from the use of antibiotics in farming jeopardise

1.
the effect of antibiotics used for treating humans?

2. Would it be possible to reduce substantially the use of antibiotics in farming?

3.

Does the Commission feel there is a need for legislation in this respect?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0140/01 by Christopher Huhne (ELDR) to the Council. Legislative discussions.
Date: 2001-02-01
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Council of the European Union, legislative-executive relations, transparency in decision-making

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EN

18.9.2001

The table comprises the officials and temporary staff in active employment, all budgets mixed (Adminis-
tration, Research and Technological Development, Office for Official Publications and OLAF).

(2001/C 261 E/046)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0140/01

by Christopher Huhne (ELDR) to the Council

(1 February 2001)

Subject: Legislative discussions

Does the Council see any problem in separating the items of a legislative and those of an executive nature
discussed within the Council?

(2001/C 261 E/047)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0141/01

by Christopher Huhne (ELDR) to the Council

(1 February 2001)

Subject: Open debates

What is the Council(cid:146)s objection to the opening up of its meetings to the public and the press whenever
items of a legislative nature are discussed and put to the vote?

(2001/C 261 E/048)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0142/01

by Christopher Huhne (ELDR) to the Council

(1 February 2001)

Subject: Secrecy of national legislatures

Is the Council aware of any EU Member State which has a chamber of its legislature that meets in secret
when discussing legislation?

(2001/C 261 E/049)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0143/01

by Christopher Huhne (ELDR) to the Council

(1 February 2001)

Subject: Democratic criteria

If a Member State decided that its national legislature should henceforth meet in secret, would the Council
believe that such a Member State continued to meet the criteria set out in Article 6 of the Treaty on
European Union?

(2001/C 261 E/050)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0144/01

by Christopher Huhne (ELDR) to the Council

(1 February 2001)

Subject: Council secrecy

Will the Council seek the advice of its Legal Service so as to ascertain whether the continued practice of
meeting in secret, even when discussing legislation, is consistent with:

(a)

the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, and

(b)

the constitutional traditions common to the Member States?