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Commission Regulation (EC) No 534/2001 of 19 March 2001 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2001-03-19
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agri-monetary policy, citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, pip fruit

20.3.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 80/1

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(Acts whose publication is obligatory)

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 534/2001

of 19 March 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,

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 20 March 2001.

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

Done at Brussels, 19 March 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 19 March 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 10 00

0709 90 70

0805 10 10, 0805 10 30, 0805 10 50

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
212
999
052
999
220
999
052
204
999
052
204
212
220
624
999
600
999
039
388
400
404
508
512
528
720
728
999
388
512
528
999

116,8
56,5
117,9
97,1
148,6
148,6
255,0
255,0
121,3
125,1
123,2
77,8
49,7
55,1
58,8
57,3
59,7
60,6
60,6
91,2
102,1
109,8
71,5
89,3
82,4
92,2
102,6
89,2
92,3
76,4
65,4
71,1
71,0

(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’.
2001/216/EC: Council Decision of 19 March 2001 amending the Council Rules of Procedure
Date: 2001-03-19
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Council of the European Union, operation of the Institutions, rules of procedure

L 81/30

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

21.3.2001

II

(Acts whose publication is not obligatory)

COUNCIL

COUNCIL DECISION

of 19 March 2001

amending the Council Rules of Procedure

(2001/216/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community and in particular Article 207(3) thereof,

Whereas it is appropriate to amend Article 24 of the Council Rules of Procedure (1),

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

As from 13 March 2001, Article 24 of the Council Rules of Procedure shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 24

Security

The rules on security shall be adopted by the Council acting by a qualified majority.’

Done at Brussels, 19 March 2001.

For the Council

The President

A. LINDH

(1) OJ L 149, 23.6.2000, p. 21.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0813/01 by Bernard Poignant (PSE) to the Commission. Sea bass fishing situation.
Date: 2001-03-19
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: fishery management, fishery resources, fishing rights, international organisation, report, sea fish

C 261 E/200

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

18.9.2001

According to Regulation (EC) 1760/2000 the Commission is committed to present to the Parliament and
the Council a report on electronic identification before 31 December 2001. No other alternative
identification has been foreseen.

(1) OJ L 117, 7.5.1997.
(2) OJ L 355, 5.12.1992.
(3) OJ L 204, 11.8.2000.

(2001/C 261 E/227)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0813/01

by Bernard Poignant (PSE) to the Commission

(19 March 2001)

Subject: Sea bass fishing situation

Nearly a year ago a written question (E-1334/00) (1) was tabled on the sea bass fishing situation and on
stock levels of that species. The situation hardly seems to be improving. On the contrary, the volume of
sea bass caught with trawl nets is reported to have soared.

The question consequently arises of whether to introduce a special fishing permit, one that would be
exceptional and non-transferrable, to ensure a return to catch levels compatible with the capacity of stocks
to renew themselves.

The question also arises of suspending fishing operations generally during the period of greatest
vulnerability, viz. 15 February to 31 March.

What does the Commission think of those two suggestions?

(1) OJ C 81 E, 13.3.2001, p. 28.

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(7 May 2001)

As indicated in the response to the Honourable Member(cid:146)s written question (1), the Commission, requested
the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) to report on the state of exploitation of bass
stocks in the north-east Atlantic and to suggest technical means by which problems might be solved. The
appropriate working group of ICES is expected to report on this topic in May 2001. The report will be the
basis of further consideration of this topic by the Commission.

Either of the possibilities put forward by the Honourable Member is conceivable but, until ICES has
reported and until the Commission has undertaken its further considerations, it is premature to decide on
precise management measures.

(1) OJ C 81 E, 13.3.2001.

(2001/C 261 E/228)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0818/01

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(19 March 2001)

Subject: Distortion of competition due to disparities in national and regional BSE measures

Two days after the failed Agriculture Council of Monday, 26 February, the French Government decided to
make 8,5 billion francs available for assistance to cattle farmers affected by the BSE crisis. The Commission
has to be informed of the measure in advance, stating detailed reasons. It can enter into force only once
Commission Regulation (EC) No 537/2001 of 19 March 2001 on issuing A2 export licences for fruit and vegetables
Date: 2001-03-19
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: citrus fruit, export licence, export refund, fruit vegetable, pip fruit

20.3.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 80/7

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 537/2001

of 19 March 2001

on issuing A2 export licences for fruit and vegetables

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

(3)

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2190/96 of
14 November 1996 on detailed rules for implementing Council
Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 as regards export refunds on fruit
and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No
298/2000 (2), and in particular Article 3(4) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 397/2001 (3) set the
indicative refund rates and the indicative quantities for
A2 export licences, other than those applied for in the
context of food aid.

For tomatoes, oranges, lemons and apples, in view of the
economic situation and taking account of information
received by operators via their applications for A2
licences, the definitive refund rates should be set at a
different rate from the indicative rates. The percentages
for the issuing of licences for the quantities applied for
should also be set. The definitive rates may not be more
than 50 % more than the indicative rates.

Pursuant to Article 3(5) of Regulation (EC) No 2190/96,
applications for rates in excess of the corresponding
definitive rates shall be considered null and void,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1.
For A2 export licences for which applications have been
submitted pursuant to Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 397/
2001 the actual date of application referred to in the second
subparagraph of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2190/96 is
hereby set at 20 March 2001.

2.
The licences referred to in the first paragraph shall be
issued at the definitive refund rates and at the percentages for
the quantities applied for as indicated in the Annex to this
Regulation.

3.
Pursuant to Article 3(5) of Regulation (EC) No 2190/96,
applications referred to in the first paragraph for rates in excess
of the corresponding definitive rates set out in the Annex shall
be considered null and void.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 20 March 2001.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 19 March 2001.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 12.
(2) OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 16.
(3) OJ L 58, 28.2.2001, p. 16.

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Product

Tomatoes

Oranges

Lemons

Apples

ANNEX

Definitive
refund rates
(EUR/t net)

27

25

20

8

Percentages
for the issuing of
licences

100 %

85 %

92 %

99 %
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0815/01 by Antonio Tajani (PPE-DE) and Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission. INA insurance company merger.
Date: 2001-03-19
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Italy, company law, competence of the Member States, insurance company, job security, merger, transfer of businesses

13.11.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 318 E/127

financial aid in the field of trans-European networks (2), for projects of common interest identified in
accordance with the above guidelines. The Commission is accordingly unable to provide financial support
for the construction of the (cid:145)Alemagna(cid:146) link.

(1) OJ L 228, 9.9.1996.
(2) OJ L 228, 23.9.1995.

(2001/C 318 E/135)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0815/01

by Antonio Tajani (PPE-DE) and Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

Subject: INA insurance company merger

(19 March 2001)

The board of directors of INA, the Italian insurer acquired by Assicurazioni Generali, has decided to
restructure the company and hive off its life assurance activities to a new company set up specifically for
this purpose called INA-VITA. The parts of the company not transferred to INA-VITA are then to merge
with the controlling company Assicurazioni Generali.

What steps does the Commission intend to take in order to safeguard the jobs at INA and to ensure that
its activities in Rome are not jeopardised?

What does it intend to do in order to protect the job security and professional status of workers of INA?

Answer given by Ms Diamantopoulou on behalf of the Commission

(30 April 2001)

The Commission, as the guardian of the Treaties, ensures that Community law is correctly applied.

Industrial restructuring,
a matter for the Member States.

including the preservation of the level of employment, remains,

in principle,

However,
in such restructuring operations, the provisions on the rights of workers, as referred to in
Council Directive 77/187/EEC of 14 February 1977 on the approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to the safeguarding of employees(cid:146) rights in the event of transfers of undertakings, businesses
or parts of businesses (1), amended by Council Directive 98/50/EC of 29 June 1998 (2), and in Council
Directive 98/59/EC of 20 July 1998 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
collective redundancies (3), especially concerning the area of
information and consultation, must be
complied with.

In view of the above, it is primarily the responsibility of the national authorities and courts to resolve any
disputes that may arise from this matter.

(1) OJ L 61, 5.3.1977.
(2) OJ L 201, 17.7.1998.
(3) OJ L 225, 12.8.1998.

(2001/C 318 E/136)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0816/01

by Gian Gobbo (TDI) to the Commission

(19 March 2001)

Subject: Support for European and Venetian businesses in Romania

There has been an increasing relocation of businesses from the European Union to Romania in recent
years. This has particularly affected the Veneto region, where thousands of companies have started
2001/248/EC: Council Decision of 19 March 2001 concerning the conclusion of the framework Agreement for Trade and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, on the one hand, and the Republic of Korea, on the other hand
Date: 2001-03-19
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: EU Member State, South Korea, cooperation agreement (EU), trade agreement (EU)

30.3.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 90/45

II

(Acts whose publication is not obligatory)

COUNCIL

COUNCIL DECISION

of 19 March 2001

concerning the conclusion of the framework Agreement for Trade and Cooperation between the
European Community and its Member States, on the one hand, and the Republic of Korea, on the
other hand

(2001/248/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community, and in particular Article 57(2), Article 71, Article
80(2), and Articles 133 and 308 thereof, in conjunction with
the second sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2)
and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),

Having consulted the Economic and Social Committee,

the Joint Committee provided for in Article 19(3) of the frame-
work Agreement.

2.
The position to be taken by the Community within the
Joint Committee when it makes recommendations shall be laid
down by the Council, on a proposal by the Commission, in
accordance with the corresponding provisions of the Treaty
establishing the European Community.

Article 3

Whereas:

The Agreement
approved,

referred to in this Decision should be

The President of the Council shall, on behalf the Community,
give the notification provided for in Article 21 of the frame-
work Agreement.

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 4

Article 1

The framework Agreement for Trade and Cooperation between
the European Community and its Member States, of the one
hand, and the Republic of Korea, of the other hand, is hereby
approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

1.
A representative of the Commission, assisted by represen-
tatives of the Member States, shall represent the Community in

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the
European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 19 March 2001.

For the Council

The President

A. LINDH

(1) OJ C 188, 28.6.1996, p. 11.
(2) OJ C 104, 14.4.1999, p. 59.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0809/01 by Mihail Papayannakis (GUE/NGL) to the Commission. Thameslink 2000 project.
Date: 2001-03-19
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: United Kingdom, competence of the Member States, heritage protection, historic site, transport infrastructure

11.12.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 350 E/43

In the Commission(cid:146)s view, the size of the exclusive fishing zone, which is determined by the Member State,
does not constitute grounds for granting compensatory aid at Community level.

(1) OJ C 235 E, 21.8.2001, p. 129.

(2001/C 350 E/044)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0809/01

by Mihail Papayannakis (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(19 March 2001)

Subject: Thameslink 2000 project

Railtrack PLC, a London-based company, has proposed the Thameslink 2000 scheme, at present the
subject of a Transport & Works Act public inquiry, requiring the construction of a series of new steel and
concrete viaducts through the Borough Market. The project involves the total demolition of 16 buildings,
nine listed Grade II (including the whole of the Georgian Terrace designed by Sir Robert Smirke, architect
of the British Museum) and the reconfiguration of a further eight, seven of which are listed, in the heart of
the Borough Street Conservation area.

The Borough Market is the oldest municipal fruit and vegetable market still trading on its original site,
where Shakespeare acted and Dickens lived, and has recently seen a remarkable regeneration with the
establishment of Tate Modern and Shakespeare(cid:146)s Globe Theatre.
It is of such unique environmental
significance and quality that there should be a presumption against permitting the irreparable damage the
project would cause. In the light of the 1954 European Convention and the 1985 Convention for the
Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe, will the Commission intervene and investigate the
matter?

Answer given by Mrs Reding on behalf of the Commission

(15 May 2001)

Article 151 (ex Article 128) of the EC Treaty gives the Community the power to encourage co-operation
between Member States in the sphere of culture. The question raised by the Honourable Member is not
is the exclusive
within the Community(cid:146)s jurisdiction; by virtue of
responsibility of the Member State.

the principle of subsidiarity,

it

Moreover, the Community is not a party to the European Cultural Convention of 19 December 1954 or to
the Convention for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe of 3 October 1985;
it is
therefore not within the Commission(cid:146)s remit to examine possible infringements.

(2001/C 350 E/045)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0823/01

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(19 March 2001)

Subject: Treatment of raw milk

In view of the forthcoming comprehensive overhaul of food hygiene regulations and the aim to allow
treatment of raw milk by milk producers (for example by microfiltration):

(cid:129) Is the Commission aware that this means that a parameter indicative of udder health and the general
state of health of the herd may be legally removed, and that a farmer may consequently falsely present
Council Common Position of 19 March 2001 extending Common Position 1999/206/CFSP as regards the embargo on arms for Ethiopia and Eritrea
Date: 2001-03-19
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: EU relations, Eritrea, Ethiopia, UNO, arms trade, international sanctions

20.3.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 80/21

(Acts adopted pursuant to Title V of the Treaty on European Union)

COUNCIL COMMON POSITION

of 19 March 2001

extending Common Position 1999/206/CFSP as regards the embargo on arms for Ethiopia and
Eritrea

(2001/215/CFSP)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in partic-
ular Article 15 thereof,

Whereas:

(7)

(8)

The European Union expects both Ethiopia and Eritrea
fully to implement the peace agreement.

Resolution 1298 (2000) expires on 17 May 2001.
Common Position 1999/206/CFSP should be extended
accordingly,

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

Council Common Position 1999/206/CFSP of 15 March
1999 concerning Ethiopia and Eritrea (1) expires on 31
March 2001.

Resolution 1298 (2000) of 17 May 2000 adopted by
the United Nations Security Council stipulates that all
Member States shall prevent
the sale or supply to
Ethiopia and Eritrea of arms, related material and any
related technical assistance.

Exceptions to this prohibition were introduced by Reso-
lutions 1298 (2000), 1312 (2000) and 1320 (2000),
and Common Position 1999/206/CFSP was extended
and amended accordingly by Common Position 2000/
584/CFSP (2).

In a Declaration published on 20 June 2000, the Euro-
pean Council welcomed the signing of an agreement on
the cessation of hostilities on 18 June 2000.

In a Declaration published on 12 December 2000, the
Presidency, on behalf of the European Union, welcomed
the signing of a peace agreement on 12 December 2000.

The mandate for the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia
and Eritrea, UNMEE, was prolonged by six months to 15
September 2001 by Resolution 1344/2001.

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

Common Position 1999/206/CFSP shall be extended until 31
May 2001, unless the Council decides otherwise in accordance
with relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions.

Article 2

This Common Position shall take effect on the date of its
adoption.

Article 3

This Common Position shall be published in the Official
Journal.

Done at Brussels, 19 March 2001.

For the Council

The President

A. LINDH

(1) OJ L 72, 18.3.1999, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 246, 30.9.2000, p. 69.