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2001/475/EC: Commission Decision of 12 June 2001 on the inventory of wine production potential presented by Italy pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 (notified under document number C(2001) 1581)
Date: 2001-06-12
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Italy, production capacity, regions of Italy, viticulture

L 167/32

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

22.6.2001

COMMISSION DECISION

of 12 June 2001

on the inventory of wine production potential presented by Italy pursuant to Council Regulation
(EC) No 1493/1999

(notified under document number C(2001) 1581)

(Only the Italian text is authentic)

(2001/475/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

(5)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in
the Management
accordance with the opinion of
Committee for Wine,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Commission notes that Italy has compiled the inventory
referred to in Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 for
the following regions and autonomous provinces:

1. Abruzzo

2. Basilicata

3. Calabria

4. Campania

5. Emilia-Romagna

6. Friuli-Venezia Giulia

7. Lazio

8. Liguria

9. Lombardy

10. Marche

11. Molise

12. Piedmont

13. Apulia

14. Sardinia

15. Sicily

16. Tuscany

17. Trento

18. Umbria

19. Veneto

20. Valle d'Aosta

21. Bolzano.

This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.

Article 2

Done at Brussels, 12 June 2001.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17
May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in
wine (1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2826/2000 (2), and
in particular Article 23(4) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 provides
for the presentation of an inventory of wine production
potential. Access to the regularisation of unlawfully
planted areas, the increase in planting rights and support
for restructuring and conversion are subject to prior
presentation of this inventory.

Article 19 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1227/
2000 of 31 May 2000 laying down detailed rules for the
application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999
on the common organisation of the market in wine, as
regards production potential (3) sets out details of the
information to be included in the inventory.

Italy sent

By letters of 31 July 2000, 28 September 2000, 20
November 2000, 18 December 2000, 12 and 29
January 2001, 10, 13, 23 and 24 April 2001 and 2 May
2001,
the Commission the information
referred to in Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/
1999. Examination of this information shows that Italy
has compiled the inventory for the regions listed in
Article 1.

the

accuracy of

recognition by the
This Decision does not entail
information
Commission of
contained in the inventory or of the compatibility of the
legislation referred to in the inventory with Community
law. It is without prejudice to any future Commission
decision on these points.

the

(1) OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 328, 23.12.2000, p. 2.
(3) OJ L 143, 16.6.2000, p. 1.
Initiation of proceedings (Case COMP/M.2434 — Group Villar Mir/ENBW/Hidroeléctrica del Cantábrico) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2001-06-12
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: competition law, economic concentration, electrical industry, exchange of information, infringement procedure (EU), merger control

C 167/4

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

12.6.2001

Initiation of proceedings

(Case COMP/M.2434 (cid:151) Group Villar Mir/ENBW/HidroelØctrica del CantÆbrico)

(2001/C 167/04)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 1 June 2001 the Commission decided to initiate proceedings in the abovementioned case after finding
that the notified concentration raises serious doubts as to its compatibility with the common market. The
initiation of proceedings opens a second phase investigation with regards to the notified concentration.
The decision is based on Article 6(1)(c) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their observations on the proposed concen-
tration.

In order to be fully taken into account in the procedure, observations should reach the Commission not
later than 15 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.2434 (cid:151) Group Villar Mir/ENBW/Hidro-
elØctrica del CantÆbrico, to:

European Commission,
Directorate-General for Competition,
Directorate B (cid:151) Merger Task Force,
Rue Joseph II/Jozef II-straat 70,
B-1000 Brussels.
European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council Framework Decision on combating the sexual exploitation of children and child pornography (COM(2000) 854 — C5-0043/2001 — 2001/0025(CNS))
Date: 2001-06-12
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: administrative sanction, child pornography, child protection, prostitution, trafficking in human beings, working conditions

C 53 E/114

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

28.2.2002

Tuesday 12 June 2001

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council Framework Decision on
combating the sexual exploitation of children and child pornography (COM(2000) 854 (cid:129) C5-0043/
2001 (cid:129) 2001/0025(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

(cid:129) having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2000) 854) (1),

(cid:129) having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Articles 29, 31 and 34(2) of the EU Treaty

(C5-0043/2001),

(cid:129) having regard to Rules 106 and 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 and the opinions of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport and the
Committee on Women(cid:146)s Rights and Equal Opportunities (A5-0206/2001),

1.

Approves the Commission proposal, subject to Parliament(cid:146)s amendments;

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

2.
Parliament;

3.

4.

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.

(1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 327.

5. Trafficking in human beings *

A5-0183/2001

Proposal

for a Council

framework decision on combating trafficking in human beings

(COM(2000) 854 (cid:129) C5-0042/2001 (cid:129) 2001/0024(CNS))

The proposal was amended as follows:

TEXT PROPOSED
BY THE COMMISSION (1)

AMENDMENTS
BY PARLIAMENT

Proposal for a Council Framework Decision on combating traf-
ficking in human beings

Proposal for a Council Framework Decision on combating traf-
ficking in human beings for the purpose of sexual exploitation
and labour exploitation

Amendment 1
Title

Amendment 2
Recital (cid:141)1 (new)

((cid:141)1) Article 5(3) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of
the Union, proclaimed on 7 December 2000 (1), expressly
prohibits trafficking in human beings.

(1) OJ C 364, 18.12.2000, p. 1.

(1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 324.
Final report of the hearing officer in case COMP/M.2201 — MAN/Auwärter (pursuant to Article 15 of Commission Decision (C(2001) 1461/3 final) of 23 May 2001 on the terms of reference of hearing officers in certain competition procedures) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2001-06-12
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: audit, competition law, merger control, report, self-employed person

C 91/8

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

17.4.2002

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2765 — Mitsubishi/MMC Auto Deutschland)

(2002/C 91/07)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 26 March 2002 the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to
declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council
Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in English and will be
made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

— as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European

Communities (see list on the last page),

— in electronic form in the ‘CEN’ version of the CELEX database, under document No 302M2765. CELEX

is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.

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Final report of the hearing officer in case COMP/M.2201 — MAN/Auwärter (pursuant to Article 15
of Commission Decision (C(2001) 1461/3 final) of 23 May 2001 on the terms of reference of
hearing officers in certain competition procedures)

(2002/C 91/08)

(Text with EEA relevance)

The draft Decision does not give rise to any particular observation regarding the right to be heard. The
procedure took a normal course both during its written and its oral phase. No problems in so far were
indicated by the parties.

Done at Brussels on 12 June 2001.

Helmuth SCHRÖTER
WRITTEN QUESTION P-1766/01 by Chris Davies (ELDR) to the Commission. Accession of Cyprus.
Date: 2001-06-12
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Cyprus, accession to the European Union, international issue, international negotiations

C 350 E/222

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

11.12.2001

(2001/C 350 E/249)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-1766/01

by Chris Davies (ELDR) to the Commission

(12 June 2001)

Subject: Accession of Cyprus

The Helsinki European Council concluded that a political settlement would facilitate the accession of
Cyprus to the EU but that if no settlement had been reached by the completion of negotiations the
Council(cid:146)s decision on accession will be made without this being a precondition.

However, the Council added the enigmatic words that,
account of all relevant factors.(cid:146)

in reaching a decision, the Council

(cid:145)will take

What decisions have been made by the Commission regarding the interpretation of these words, or by
what date does the Commission propose reaching such a decision?

Answer given by Mr Verheugen on behalf of the Commission

(28 June 2001)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to his Written Question E-2101/00 (1).

The Commission is fully in line with the Union position of strongly supporting the United Nations(cid:146) (UN)
efforts for a political settlement in Cyprus. In the event that no political settlement is reached before the
completion of accession negotiations, it will be for the European Council to determine which factors to
take into account in the decision on accession.

(1) OJ C 81 E, 13.3.2001.

(2001/C 350 E/250)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-1767/01

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(12 June 2001)

Subject: Charleroi Airport: compatibility of state aid and competition law

According to press reports, the Region of Wallonia grants the following assistance to Ryanair at Charleroi
Airport:

(a)

funding of training for cabin and check-in staff;

(b) a fee of BEF 5000 per aircraft is charged for handling (sorting of baggage, accompanying passengers
etc.) which does not even cover costs whereas other airlines were previously charged BEF 60 000 per
aircraft;

(c)

free handling for the third daily flight to Dublin;

(d) BSCA (Brussels South Charleroi Airport) staff are placed at the disposal of Ryanair and paid for using

public funds;

(e)

concealed subsidies through which the Region of Wallonia enables Ryanair to offer free tickets to
passengers.

Can the Commission confirm these reports of state aid and if so, whether such aid is compatible with
Community competition law. Should that not be the case, what action the Commission intend to take to
remedy the situation?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1654/01 by Prof. Sir Neil MacCormick (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. Animal welfare and foie gras.
Date: 2001-06-12
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: animal welfare, fattening, poultry, protection of animals

C 364 E/168

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

20.12.2001

(b) (cid:133)

(c) where a plan is introduced for the recovery of a resource threatened with exhaustion, decided by
the Commission or by one or some Member States; the granting of compensation may last for no
more than two years and may be extended by a further year.

Measures as indicated above may be implemented in the context of the relevant structural programmes,
once a decision has been taken by the management authority of the Member State concerned.

(1) OJ L 337, 30.12.1999.

(2001/C 364 E/185)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1654/01

by Prof. Sir Neil MacCormick (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

Subject: Animal welfare and foie gras

(12 June 2001)

Is it the Commission(cid:146)s opinion that the production of foie gras by forcefeeding is compatible with any
reasonable conception of animal welfare? Does the Commission contemplate taking any action on the
basis of its opinion on this matter?

Answer given by Mr Byrne on behalf of the Commission

(26 July 2001)

The production of foie gras is an accepted and traditional practice in some Member States.

In the Community, Council Directive 98/58/EC of 20 July 1998 (1) establishes the main principles for the
protection of all species of animal kept for farming purposes, including those kept for the production of
foie gras.

Two recommendations for the protection of ducks and geese bred for the production of foie gras were
adopted in June 1999 in the framework of the European Convention for the protection of animals kept for
farming purposes.

The recommendations state that the production of foie gras shall be carried out only where it is current
the competent authorities shall monitor this type of production to ensure the
practice and that
the Parties to the
the recommendations. The recommendations also state for
implementation of
Convention to inform the Standing Committee annually of the results obtained and measures taken to
improve housing and management procedures and to control the production.

The Member States, all of which are contracting parties to the Convention, are expected to give effect to
the recommendations. In addition the Commission will encourage the development of systems for feeding
ducks that are less problematic for the welfare of the animals. At present the Commission does not
envisage any proposals to oblige changes in feeding practices.

(1) OJ L 221, 8.8.1998.

(2001/C 364 E/186)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1655/01

by Pere Esteve (ELDR) to the Commission

(12 June 2001)

Subject: Double fiscal deficit in the Balearic Islands

According to recent reports presented in the regional parliament of
the Balearic Islands, Spanish
government revenue in the region in 1999 stood at PTE 875 047 million, while national government
expenditure was PTE 570 873 million. The fiscal deficit of the Balearic Islands vis-(cid:224)-vis the Spanish state
was, therefore, PTE 304 174.
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.2420 — Mitsui/CVRD/Caemi) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2001-06-12
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: economic concentration, exchange of information, iron ore, merger control, production, sale

C 167/2

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

12.6.2001

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.2420 (cid:151) Mitsui/CVRD/Caemi)

(2001/C 167/02)

(Text with EEA relevance)

1.
On 31 May 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 undertakings Mitsui & Co. Ltd (Mitsui), Japan, and Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (CVRD),
Brazil, acquire, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Regulation, joint control of the undertaking
Caemi Minera(cid:231)ªo e Metalurgia SA (Caemi), Brazil, by way of purchase of shares.

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

(cid:151) Mitsui: worldwide trading in various commodities and other products, production and sale of iron ore,

(cid:151) CVRD: production and sale of iron ore and other metals and minerals, related logistics businesses,

(cid:151) Caemi: production and distribution of iron ore and other metals and minerals, related logistics services.

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.2420 (cid:151) Mitsui/CVRD/Caemi, , 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.
European Parliament legislative resolution on  the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive amending Council Directives 90/425/EEC and 92/118/EEC as regards health requirements for animal by-products (COM (2000) 573 – C5-0538/2000 — 2000/0230(COD))
Date: 2001-06-12
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: animal product, consumer protection, health control, product safety, public health

28.2.2002

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 53 E/83

Tuesday 12 June 2001

2. Health requirements for animal by-products ***I

A5-0185/2001

Proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive amending Council Directives 90/425/
EEC and 92/118/EEC as regards health requirements for animal by-products (COM(2000) 573 (cid:129)
C5-0538/2000 (cid:129) 2000/0230(COD))

The proposal was amended as follows:

TEXT PROPOSED
BY THE COMMISSION (1)

AMENDMENTS
BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 1
Article 3, paragraph 1

Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and
administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Direc-
tive on 1 February 2003. They shall
forthwith inform the
Commission thereof.

Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and
administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Direc-
tive on 1 January 2002. They shall forthwith inform the Com-
mission thereof.

(1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 166.

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council
directive amending Council Directives 90/425/EEC and 92/118/EEC as regards health requirements
for animal by-products (COM(2000) 573 (cid:129) C5-0538/2000 (cid:129) 2000/0230(COD))

(Codecision procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

(cid:129) having regard to the Commission proposal

to the European Parliament and the Council

(COM(2000) 573) (1),

(cid:129) having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty and Article 152(4) of the (cid:133) Treaty, pursuant to

which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0538/2000),

(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
(and the opinion(s) of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development) (A5-0185/2001),

1.

Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

Asks to be consulted again should the Commission intend to amend the 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 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 166.