do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
Commission Regulation (EC) No 878/2001 of 3 May 2001 fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 555/2001
Date: 2001-05-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Portugal, award of contract, import, maize, tariff reduction, third country

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 878/2001

of 3 May 2001

fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported in connection with the invitation to
tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 555/2001

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), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

An invitation to tender for the maximum reduction in
the duty on maize imported into Portugal was opened
pursuant
to Commission Regulation (EC) No 555/
2001 (3).

Pursuant to Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EC) No
1839/95 (4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No
2235/2000 (5), the Commission, acting under the proce-
dure laid down in Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No
1766/92, may decide to fix maximum reduction in the
import duty.
In fixing this maximum the criteria
provided for in Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No
1839/95 must be taken into account. A contract is

awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less
than the maximum reduction in the duty.

(3)

(4)

The application of the abovementioned criteria to the
current market situation for the cereal in question results
in the maximum reduction in the import duty being
fixed at the amount specified in Article 1.

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in
accordance with the opinion of
the Management
Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For tenders notified from 27 April to 3 May 2001, pursuant to
the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 555/
2001, the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported
shall be 44,87 EUR/t and be valid for a total maximum
quantity of 116 500 t.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 4 May 2001.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 3 May 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 82, 22.3.2001, p. 12.
(4) OJ L 177, 28.7.1995, p. 4.
(5) OJ L 256, 10.10.2000, p. 13.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 869/2001 of 3 May 2001 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2001-05-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agri-monetary policy, citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, pip fruit

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 869/2001

of 3 May 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 4 May 2001.

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

Done at Brussels, 3 May 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 3 May 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

0808 10 20, 0808 10 50, 0808 10 90

Third country
code (1)

Standard import
value

(EUR/100 kg)

052
204
212
999
052
628
999
052
999
052
204
212
220
600
624
999
388
400
404
508
512
524
528
720
804
999

76,1
77,5
110,1
87,9
76,1
135,4
105,8
81,7
81,7
59,1
47,9
61,1
60,8
60,1
59,8
58,1
98,0
93,3
91,6
81,6
91,7
90,2
92,2
131,5
101,5
96,8

(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’.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 870/2001 of 3 May 2001 determining the extent to which applications lodged in April 2001 for licences for certain eggs and poultrymeat products under the regime provided for by the Interim Agreements concluded by the Community with the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria can be accepted
Date: 2001-05-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Central and Eastern Europe, egg, import licence, poultrymeat, quantitative restriction

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 870/2001

of 3 May 2001

determining the extent to which applications lodged in April 2001 for licences for certain eggs and
poultrymeat products under the regime provided for by the Interim Agreements concluded by the
Community with the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia,
Romania and Bulgaria can be accepted

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1899/97, of
29 September 1997, setting rules of application in the poultry-
meat and egg sectors for the arrangements covered by the
Europe Agreements with central and eastern European coun-
tries provided for by Council Regulations (EC) No 1727/2000,
(EC) No 2290/2000, (EC) No 2433/2000, (EC) No 2434/2000,
(EC) No 2435/2000 and (EC) No 2851/2000 and repealing
Regulations (EEC) No 2699/93 and (EC) No 1559/94 (1), as
amended by Regulation (EC) No 2865/2000 (2) and in partic-
ular Article 4(5) thereof,
Whereas:
The applications for import licences lodged for the second
quarter of 2001 are, in the case of some products, for quant-
ities less than or equal to the quantities available and can

therefore be met in full, but in the case of other products the
said applications are for quantities greater than the quantities
available and must therefore be reduced by a fixed percentage
to ensure a fair distribution,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Applications for import licences for the period 1 April to 30
June 2001 submitted under Regulation (EC) No 1899/97 shall
be met as referred to in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 4 May 2001.

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

Done at Brussels, 3 May 2001.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 267, 30.9.1997, p. 67.
(2) OJ L 333, 29.12.2000, p. 6.

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ANNEX

Group No

Percentage of acceptance
of import licences submitted for the period
1 April to 30 June 2001

10

11

17

18

25

26

27

34

35

36

40

100,00

—

—

—

—

—

—

100,00

—

—

—
Interest rate applied by the European Central Bank to its main refinancing operations: 4,77 % on 1 May 2001 — Euro exchange rates
Date: 2001-05-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: EU Member State, European Central Bank, euro, exchange rate, national currency

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(Information)

COMMISSION

Interest rate applied by the European Central Bank to its main refinancing operations (1):

4,77 % on 1 May 2001

Euro exchange rates (2)

2 May 2001

(2001/C 131/01)

1 euro

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

7,4645

Danish krone

9,1478

Swedish krona

0,6225

Pound sterling

0,8907

United States dollar

1,3641

Canadian dollar

108,81

Japanese yen

1,5416

Swiss franc

8,103

Norwegian krone

89,17

Icelandic kr(cid:243)na (3)

1,7158

Australian dollar

2,1109

7,1533

New Zealand dollar

South African rand (3)

(1) Rate applied to the most recent operation carried out before the indicated day. In the case of a variable rate tender,

the interest rate is the marginal rate.

(2) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
(3) Source: Commission.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 872/2001 of 3 May 2001 determining the extent to which applications lodged in April 2001 for import licences for certain poultrymeat products under the regime provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 774/94 opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas for poultrymeat and certain other agricultural products can be accepted
Date: 2001-05-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: import licence, poultrymeat, tariff quota

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 872/2001

of 3 May 2001

determining the extent to which applications lodged in April 2001 for import licences for certain
poultrymeat products under the regime provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 774/94
opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas for poultrymeat
and certain other agricultural products can be accepted

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

and must therefore be reduced by a fixed percentage to ensure
a fair distribution,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1431/94 of
22 June 1994, laying down detailed rules for the application in
the poultrymeat sector of the import arrangements provided
for
in Council Regulation (EC) No 774/94 opening and
providing for the administration of certain Community tariff
quotas for poultrymeat and certain other agricultural prod-
ucts (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2719/1999 (2),
and in particular Article 4(4) thereof,

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1.
Applications for import licences for the period 1 April to
30 June 2001 submitted under Regulation (EC) No 1431/94
shall be met as referred to in the Annex to this Regulation.

2.
Applications for import licences for the period 1 July to
30 September 2001 may be lodged pursuant to Regulation
(EC) No 1431/94 for the total quantity as referred to in the
Annex to this Regulation.

The applications for import licences lodged for the period 1
April to 30 June 2001 are greater than the quantities available

This Regulation shall enter into force on 4 May 2001.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 3 May 2001.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 156, 23.6.1994, p. 9.
(2) OJ L 327, 21.12.1999, p. 48.

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ANNEX

Group
No

Percentage of acceptance of import certificates
submitted for the period 1 April to 30 June 2001

Total quantity available for the period
1 July to 30 September 2001
(t)

1

2

3

4

5

1,64

1,65

1,79

2,10

2,38

1 775,00

1 275,00

825,00

450,00

175,00
European Parliament legislative resolution on the Council position on a draft Council Regulation laying down measures necessary for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting (6281/2001 – C5-0084/2001 — 2000/0208(CNS))
Date: 2001-05-03
Institutions: Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, European Parliament
Subjects: European Central Bank, European Monetary System, fraud, industrial counterfeiting, single monetary policy

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31.1.2002

Thursday 3 May 2001

TEXT PROPOSED
BY THE COUNCIL

AMENDMENTS
BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 28
Article 11

As far as possible the provisions laid down in Articles 3, 4, 7, 8
and 9 of this Regulation shall apply to notes denominated in
euro which have been produced with the use of lawful facilities
or equipment in violation of the provisions in accordance with
which the competent authorities may issue currency, or uttered
in violation of the conditions in accordance with which the
competent authorities may utter currency and without the con-
sent of those authorities.

The provisions laid down in Articles 3, 4, 7, 8 and 9 of this
Regulation shall apply to notes denominated in euro which
have been produced with the use of lawful facilities or equip-
ment in violation of the provisions in accordance with which
the competent authorities may issue currency, or uttered in
violation of the conditions in accordance with which the com-
petent authorities may utter currency and without the consent
of those authorities.

European Parliament legislative resolution on the Council position on a draft Council Regulation
laying down measures necessary for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting (6281/2001
(cid:129) C5-0084/2001 (cid:129) 2000/0208(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

(cid:129) having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2000) 492) (1),

(cid:129) having been consulted by the Council, pursuant to Article 308 of the EC Treaty (C5-0441/2000),

(cid:129) having regard to the Council position (6281/2001 (cid:129) C5-0084/2001),

(cid:129) having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,

(cid:129) having regard to the report of the Committee on Citizens(cid:146) Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home

Affairs (A5-0120/2001),

1.

Approves the Council position as amended;

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

2.
Parliament;

Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to its posi-

3.
tion;

4.

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

(1) OJ C 337 E, 28.11.2000, p. 264.

3.
Council position on a draft Council Regulation extending the effects of Regulation (EC) No (cid:133)/
2001 laying down measures necessary for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting to
those Member States which have not adopted the euro as their single currency (6281/2001 (cid:129)
C5-0084/2001 (cid:129) 2000/0208(CNS))

The position was approved.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1289/01 by Struan Stevenson (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Transport of live animals ‐ live animal transport ban.
Date: 2001-05-03
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: animal welfare, application of EU law, protection of animals, technical standard, transport of animals, vehicle, veterinary legislation

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11.12.2001

Now that the Eid-el-Kabir 2001 is over, the Commission will assess the improvements actually made on
the basis of a report requested from the French authorities.

Should adequate progress not be maintained, the Commission will consider opening an Article 226 (ex
Article 169) of the EC Treaty infringement procedure.

(1) OJ L 340, 31.12.1993.

(2001/C 350 E/119)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1289/01

by Struan Stevenson (PPE-DE) to the Commission

Subject: Transport of live animals (cid:129) live animal transport ban

(3 May 2001)

In 1992, the Commission(cid:146)s Scientific Veterinary Committee (SVC) stressed that live transport (cid:145)should be
avoided whenever possible(cid:146). Despite this, huge numbers of animals are transported across Europe on
extremely long journeys during which they often suffer greatly. Much of this suffering could be avoided if
animals were slaughtered as near as possible to the farm of rearing and meat transported instead. Would
the Commission propose an end to the live transport of animals over long distances in favour of a more
regionalised meat trade? If not, what reasonable justifications can you give for not doing so?

(2001/C 350 E/120)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1291/01

by Struan Stevenson (PPE-DE) to the Commission

Subject: Transport of live animals (cid:129) lack of enforcement

(3 May 2001)

A briefing by Compassion in World Farming in the European Parliament demonstrated the complete
failure of the EU Transport Directive to protect animals during long journeys. Reports published by the
European Commission have revealed breaches of the Directive in Italy, France, Greece, Belgium and
Ireland.

What will the Commission do to enforce existing laws regarding:

(cid:129) the brutal handling of animals en route?

(cid:129) the transportation of injured and sick animals?

(cid:129) a mandatory twenty-four hour rest period as required by the Directive?

(cid:129) overcrowding and inadequate ventilation?

(cid:129) the use of low standard vehicles?

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-1289/01 and E-1291/01
given by Mr Byrne on behalf of the Commission

(26 June 2001)

The necessity to limit the long distance transport of animals to absolutely essential journeys and to keep
any suffering to a minimum are especially important objectives for the Commission.

The Commission has opened infringement proceedings against Belgium, Greece and Spain in relation to
their failure to implement Community legislation in this field. The opening of infringement proceedings
against other Member States in relation to animal transport is also under consideration.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1312/01 by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. Freedom of information in Italy and Article 11 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Date: 2001-05-03
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, Italy, freedom of expression, infringement of EU law

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EN

4.12.2001

(2001/C 340 E/248)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1308/01

by Luis Berenguer Fuster (PSE) to the Commission

(3 May 2001)

Subject: Official aid granted by the Valencian Regional Government to the (cid:145)Terra M(cid:237)tica(cid:146) theme park

(Benidorm, Alicante)

The Valencian Press has reported that the Valencian Tourist Board has approved a collaboration agreement
with the (cid:145)Terra M(cid:237)tica(cid:146) theme park whereby it is to pay a contribution of ESP 6 000 million to fund the
park. The agreement has been interpreted in some quarters as a form of direct aid, although its exact terms
have so far remained secret.

In addition, the Commission is still considering whether to institute proceedings on account of the official
aid granted by the Valencian Generalitat (autonomous government) to (cid:145)Terra M(cid:237)tica(cid:146).

Does the Commission believe that the terms of the agreement between the Valencian Tourist Board and
(cid:145)Terra M(cid:237)tica(cid:146) should be divulged so as to make it possible to determine whether the agreement constitutes
official aid?

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(27 June 2001)

The Commission is also aware of the reports to which the Honourable Member refers and it takes the view
that this aspect must be taken into account in the analysis which it will make of the matter.

(2001/C 340 E/249)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1312/01

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(3 May 2001)

Subject: Freedom of information in Italy and Article 11 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

Article 11 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union reads:

1.

Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions
and to receive and impart
interference by public authority and
regardless of frontiers.

information and ideas without

2. The freedom and pluralism of the media shall be respected.

Can the Commission state whether Italy(cid:146)s national law No 62 of 7 March 2001: (cid:145)New rules on publishing
and on publishing products and amendments to Law No 416 of 5 August 1981(cid:146), published in Italy(cid:146)s
Official Journal (Gazzetta Ufficiale) No 67 of 21 March 2001, is not in open breach of the Charter of
Fundamental Rights of the European Union?

Answer given by Mr Vitorino on behalf of the Commission

(28 June 2001)

The Commission does not have sufficient
Honourable Member.
information and ascertaining the content of the provisions in question.

its disposal to answer the question put by the
It has approached the Italian authorities with a view to obtaining additional

facts at
European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council regulation on the animal-health requirements applicable to non-commercial movement of pet animals (COM(2000) 529 — C5-0477/2000 — 2000/0221(COD))
Date: 2001-05-03
Institutions: Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, European Parliament
Subjects: domestic animal, health control, public health, rabies, third country

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Thursday 3 May 2001

TEXT PROPOSED
BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENTS
BY PARLIAMENT

Mammals: ferret, rabbit, guinea pig, hamster

Mammals: rabbit, guinea pig, hamster

Amendment 14
Annex I, Part B, Mammals

Amendment 15
Annex III, Part A, fourth indent

(cid:129) with an inactivated vaccine complying with the inter-

national standard (WHO).

(cid:129) with an inactivated vaccine complying with the inter-
national standard (WHO); in this case, the vaccination
must be carried out using an inactivated vaccine of at
least one antigenic unit per dose (WHO standard).

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council
regulation on the animal-health requirements applicable to non-commercial movement of pet ani-
mals (COM(2000) 529 (cid:129) C5-0477/2000 (cid:129) 2000/0221(COD))

(Codecision procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

(cid:129) having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council and the

amendments to the proposal) (COM(2000) 529) (1),

(cid:129) having regard to Article 251(2), 37 and 152(4)(b) of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commis-

sion submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0477/2000),

(cid:129) having regard to the opinion of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market on the

proposed legal basis,

(cid:129) having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,

(cid:129) having regard to the report of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy

(A5-0125/2001),

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 29 E, 30.1.2001, p. 239.