do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.2312 — Abbott/BASF) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2001-02-01
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: chemical industry, economic concentration, health service, merger control, nutrition, research body

C 33/2

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

1.2.2001

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.2312 (cid:151) Abbott/BASF)

(2001/C 33/02)

(Text with EEA relevance)

1.
On 26 January 2001 the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to
Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97 (2),
by which the undertaking Abbott Laboratories (USA) acquires, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the
Regulation, control of the pharmaceutical business of the undertaking BASF (Germany), consisting of,
amongst others, BASF Pharmaceutical Corporation, Knoll AG and Knoll GmbH, by way of purchase of
voting securities and assets.

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

(cid:151) Abbott Laboratories: global health care company (pharmaceutical, nutritional, hospital and diagnostic

products),

(cid:151) BASF: global company active in chemical, health and nutrition, oil and gas sectors.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified concentration could fall within

3.
the scope of Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit

4.
proposed operation.

their possible observations on the

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication.
Observations can be sent by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference
COMP/M.2312 (cid:151) Abbott/BASF, to:

European Commission,
Directorate-General for Competition,
Directorate B (cid:151) Merger Task Force,
Rue Joseph II/Jozef II-straat 70,
B-1000 Brussels.

(1) OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 13.
(2) OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0169/01 by Konstantinos Hatzidakis (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Irregularities in the placing of land registry studies in Greece.
Date: 2001-02-01
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Greece, application of EU law, award of contract, land register, services contract

21.8.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 235 E/139

(2001/C 235 E/150)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0169/01

by Konstantinos Hatzidakis (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(1 February 2001)

Subject: Irregularities in the placing of land registry studies in Greece

On 10 November 2000, I tabled Question E-3647/00 (1) on irregularities in the placing of land registry
studies in the Second Principal Programme for a land registry of Greece. In its reply the Commission,
having confirmed that it had in fact received complaints, stated that it had received a reply from the Greek
authorities to a letter which it had sent them and was examining it.

Will the Commission say whether it has completed its detailed evaluation of the Greek authorities(cid:146) written
reply? If so, is it in a position to give precise answers to my previous questions?

(1) OJ C 151 E, 22.5.2001, p. 198.

Answer given by Mr Bolkestein on behalf of the Commission

(5 April 2001)

The Commission can confirm to the Honourable Member that it has now completed its evaluation of the
Greek authorities(cid:146) written reply regarding the allegations of irregularities during the tendering procedure
for studies on a land registry for Greece. The Commission has sent a new letter to the Greek authorities on
this matter in order to clarify certain aspects of the procedure which remain unclear.

The Commission is consequently obliged to wait for the response from the Greek authorities to this last
letter before deciding what action to take.

(2001/C 235 E/151)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0171/01

by Patricia McKenna (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(1 February 2001)

Subject: Consultation and the CFP review

What plans does the Commission have to consult stakeholders as widely as possible following publication
of the Green Paper on the CFP review?

(2001/C 235 E/152)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0211/01

by Catherine Stihler (PSE) to the Commission

(2 February 2001)

Subject: Consultation on CFP review

What plans does the Commission have to consult stakeholders as widely as possible following publication
of the Green Paper on the CFP review?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0181/01 by Patricia McKenna (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. Recovery plans for fish stocks in the North-East Atlantic.
Date: 2001-02-01
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Atlantic Ocean, common fisheries policy, conservation of fish stocks, protective clause, sea fish

11.12.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 350 E/11

Although Member States are free to decide on their tax structure as long as it is applied in a non-
discriminatory manner, it would be very difficult to vary interest taxation according to the cyclical position
of a Member State. Given the lags involved, modifying interest taxation for cyclical purposes would imply
rather distortive effects on financial markets.

Moreover, the provision of tax relief, e.g. for mortgage payments, should be considered as a structural
measure. Changing it for cyclical reasons could distort private sector decisions as these are based upon
long term factors.

(2001/C 350 E/011)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0181/01

by Patricia McKenna (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

Subject: Recovery plans for fish stocks in the North-East Atlantic

(1 February 2001)

Considering that two-thirds of fish stocks in the North-East Atlantic are below safe biological limits, is the
Commission planning to develop recovery plans for all of these stocks?

(2001/C 350 E/012)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0204/01

by Catherine Stihler (PSE) to the Commission

(2 February 2001)

Subject: Fish stock recovery plans for north-east Atlantic

Considering that two-thirds of fish stocks in the north-east Atlantic are below safe biological limits, is the
Commission planning to develop recovery plans for all of these stocks?

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-0181/01 and E-0204/01
given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(8 March 2001)

The Commission is aware that many fish stocks in the North-East Atlantic are outside safe biological limits.

However, the Commission uses the terminology (cid:145)recovery plan(cid:146) for stocks which are in immediate danger
of collapse. The stocks in question at present are cod in the North Sea, Irish Sea and to the west of
Scotland and the northern hake stock. Recovery plans are either in place (Irish Sea) or are in the process of
being put in place for the others.

For stocks outside safe biological limits but not immediately in danger of collapse, and indeed all other
relevant stocks, the Commission has initiated a process whereby a precautionary approach to management
will be applied. This is already the case for cod, haddock, plaice, saithe and herring in the North Sea where
agreement has been reached with Norway, the joint managers of these stocks with the Community, to
adopt such an approach. Also with Norway, agreement has been reached on application of a precautionary
approach to the North-East Atlantic mackerel stock. In the Baltic and via the International Baltic Sea
Fisheries Commission agreement has been reached to apply a precautionary approach to management of
cod, sprat and salmon.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0160/01 by Salvador Garriga Polledo (PPE-DE) to the Council. Vacant posts in the professional armies of the Member States.
Date: 2001-02-01
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU Member State, common foreign and security policy, competence of the Member States, free movement of workers, job mobility, professional army, recruitment

21.8.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 235 E/137

(2001/C 235 E/147)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0160/01

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

(1 February 2001)

Subject: Vacant posts in the professional armies of the Member States

The creation of professional armies is a contemporary aspect of the restructuring of armies in EU Member
States which marks a new departure, with conscription becoming a thing of the past.

However, in some units of the armed forces in the Member States, the number of posts on offer outstrips
the demand from professional soldiers who have opted to pursue a career in the armed forces.

Does the Council see the need to promote access for Community citizens under the CFSP to certain posts
in the armed forces in any EU Member State, regardless of their nationality, by encouraging mobility in the
Member States(cid:146) armed forces?

Reply

(14 May 2001)

Recruitment policy in the armed forces of the Member States remains subject to national sovereign
measures, as indeed do decisions on the participation of national troops in any EU-led crisis management
operation.

The Council has no vocation to debate measures to promote mobility regardless of nationality between the
national armed forces of the different Member States. These remain a national responsibility. Article 39(4)
TEC provides that provisions on the free movement for workers shall not apply to employment in the
public service; this includes the armed forces.

(2001/C 235 E/148)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0161/01

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

(31 January 2001)

Subject: Preventable infant deaths in the world

According to the report by Unicef for 2001, in 1999 eleven million children under the age of five around
the world died from causes that could have been prevented. Furthermore, the growth of 177 million
children is impaired because their mothers were malnourished during pregnancy.

The report also highlights the fact that some 100 million children have no access to schooling. In poor
countries one child in five does not receive primary education, and approximately 20 million children have
been forced to flee their homes because of war.

Given that our sense of responsibility and empathy towards other human beings prevents us from
remaining impassive to such a desperate state of affairs, does the Commission see the need to put forward
specific suggestions whereby the Member States would reconvert the debt owed to them by poor countries
into investment, with a view to ensuring that debt payments do not prevent the latter from providing basic
social services?
European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council regulation on a Community Energy Efficiency Labelling Programme for Office and Communication Technology Equipment (COM(2000) 18 — C5-0061/2000 — 2000/0033(COD))
Date: 2001-02-01
Institutions: Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, European Parliament
Subjects: EU programme, computer equipment, eco-label, electrical energy, energy consumption, labelling, office equipment

C 267/52

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

21.9.2001

Thursday 1 February 2001

TEXT PROPOSED
BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENTS
BY PARLIAMENT

(Amendment 14)
Article 14

Member States shall within six months of the entry into force
of this Regulation inform the Commission of the measures
taken to ensure compliance with this Regulation.

Member States shall within six months of the entry §into force
of this Regulation inform the Commission of the measures
taken to ensure compliance with this Regulation. Appropriate
action shall be taken to ensure that all Member States
make every effort to encourage take-up of the Energy
Star labelling scheme.

(Amendment 15)
Article 15(1)

1. Within five years of the entry into force of this Regula-
tion, and prior to any renewal of the Agreement, the Commi-
ssion shall review the Energy Star Programme in the light of
the experience gained during its operation.

1. Within two years of the entry into force of this Regula-
tion, and prior to any renewal of the Agreement, the Commi-
ssion shall review the Energy Star Programme in the light of
the experience gained during its operation. The review shall
in particular examine whether Energy Star requirements
are ambitious enough and whether the European Union
has been able to assert its position adequately in the dia-
logue with the United States.

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council
regulation on a Community Energy Efficiency Labelling Programme for Office and Communication
Technology Equipment (COM(2000) 18 + C5-0061/2000 + 2000/0033(COD))

(Codecision procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

* having regard to the Commission proposal

to the European Parliament and the Council

(COM(2000) 18) (1),

* having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parlia-
to Reduce Stand-by Losses of Consumer Electronic Equipment

ment on Policy Instruments
(COM(1999) 120)

* having regard to Article 251(2) and Articles 95 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission

submitted the proposal to Parliament(C5-0061/2000),

* having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,

* having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy and
the opinion(s) of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0006/
2001),

1.

Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

Asks to be consulted again should the Commission intend to amend its proposal substantially or

2.
replace it with another text;

3.

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

(1) OJ C 150 E, 30.5.2000, p. 73.
European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation on the conclusion of the Protocol setting out, for the period 1 July 2000 to 30 June 2003, the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire on fishing off the coast of Côte d'Ivoire (COM(2000) 629 — C5-0537/2000 — 2000/0257(CNS))
Date: 2001-02-01
Institutions: Committee on Fisheries, European Parliament
Subjects: Côte d'Ivoire, agreement (EU), deep-sea fishing, financial aid, fishing agreement, fishing regulations

C 267/44

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

21.9.2001

Thursday 1 February 2001

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation on the conclu-
sion of the Protocol setting out, for the period 1 July 2000 to 30 June 2003, the fishing opportu-
nities and financial contribution provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic
the coast of Côte d’Ivoire
Community and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire on fishing off

(COM(2000) 629 + C5-0537/2000 + 2000/0257(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

(cid:17) having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2000) 629),

(cid:17) having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 37 of the EC Treaty (C5-0537/2000),

(cid:17) having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,

(cid:17) having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries and the opinion of the Committee on

Development and Cooperation (A5-0011/2001),

1.

Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the

2.
EC Treaty;

Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved by Parlia-

3.
ment;

Calls for the conciliation procedure to be initiated should the Council intend to depart from the text

4.
approved by Parliament;

5.

6.

Asks to be consulted again if the Council intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially;

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

3. EC/Angola fisheries agreement * (procedure without debate)

A5-0010/2001

Proposal for a Council regulation on the conclusion of the Protocol setting out for the period
3 May 2000 to 2 May 2002 the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for
by the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of the People’s Repub-
lic of Angola on fishing off the coast of Angola (COM(2000) 747 + C5-0708/2000 + 2000/
0290(CNS))

The proposal was amended as follows:

TEXT PROPOSED
BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENTS
BY PARLIAMENT

(Amendment 1)
Recital 2a (new)

(2a) Whereas it is important to improve the information
supplied to the European Parliament and whereas the
Commission should draw up a yearly report on the state
of implementation of the Agreement;
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0142/01 by Christopher Huhne (ELDR) to the Council. Secrecy of national legislatures.
Date: 2001-02-01
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU Member State, State secret, confidentiality, legislative power, transparency in decision-making

C 261 E/46

Official Journal of the European Communities

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?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0141/01 by Christopher Huhne (ELDR) to the Council. Open debates.
Date: 2001-02-01
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Council of the European Union, access to EU information, confidentiality, legislative procedure, public conduct of debates

C 261 E/46

Official Journal of the European Communities

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?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0175/01 by Patricia McKenna (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. New fisheries agreements.
Date: 2001-02-01
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: common fisheries policy, fishing agreement, third country

21.8.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 235 E/143

The Commission has, however, already started to apply the precautionary principle in fisheries manage-
ment. Long-term management plans in accordance with this principle have so far been agreed for about
11 commercially important fish stocks and conditional closures of sandeel fisheries have been instituted to
enhance the protection of sea birds.

(1) COM(2000) 803 final.

(2001/C 235 E/159)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0175/01

by Patricia McKenna (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(1 February 2001)

Subject: New fisheries agreements

Has the Commission been mandated to negotiate new fisheries agreements with third countries? If so, with
which countries is it negotiating?

(2001/C 235 E/160)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0210/01

by Catherine Stihler (PSE) to the Commission

(2 February 2001)

Subject: Future fisheries agreements

Has the Commission been mandated to negotiate new fisheries agreements with third countries? If so, with
which countries is it negotiating?

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-175/01 and E-0210/01
given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(8 March 2001)

The Commission informs the Honourable Member that, at this stage, the Commission has not been
mandated to negotiate new fisheries agreements with third countries.

(2001/C 235 E/161)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0176/01

by Patricia McKenna (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(1 February 2001)

Subject: Overcapacity

The Commission estimates that the EU fleet is at least 40 % too large for the available resources. What
plans will the Commission propose to tackle this serious problem?
Holidays in 2001 — EFTA States
Date: 2001-02-01
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: EFTA countries, public holiday

1.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 33/5

Holidays in 2001 (cid:151) EFTA States

(2001/C 33/04)

New Year:

Epiphany:

Chandeleur:

Saint Joseph’s Day:

Maundy Thursday:

Good Friday:

Easter Monday:

Labour Day:

Grunnlovs’ Day:

Ascension:

Whit Monday:

Corpus Christi:

National Day:

Fridagur Verslonarman:

Assumption Day:

Birth of the Virgin Mary:

All Saints’ Day:

Immaculate Conception Day:

Christmas Eve:

Christmas Day:

Second Day of Christmas:

New Year’s Eve:

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24.5.

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14.6.

17.6.

6.8.

15.8.

8.9.

1.11.

8.12.

24.12.

25.12.

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