do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
WRITTEN QUESTION E-3276/01 by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Transfer of OLAF officials.
Date: 2001-11-26
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European Anti-fraud Office, Italy, VAT, reassignment, restriction on competition

20.6.2002

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 147 E/141

The Commission believes that there can be no doubt of the severe distortion of competition that can be
caused by repeated State aid to rescue and restructure failing companies. Such aid prevents the market
from operating efficiently because it rewards commercial failure rather than commercial success. It also
tends to delay necessary adjustment and worsen the impact when the beneficiary company’s problems are
finally confronted.

The Commission therefore believes that state aid is not the appropriate response to the less favourable
economic conditions facing the Community. Other responses, such as general measures affecting the
economy in general, and structural adjustments, seem more appropriate. The majority of such steps are in
the competence of Member States.

(2002/C 147 E/148)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3276/01

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(26 November 2001)

Subject: Transfer of OLAF officials

With reference to the subject of question P-0964/01 (1), it is curious that two OLAF officials (Organisation
Lutte Antifraude Européenne) who had been investigating the VAT margin scheme for several months, and
collaborating with the Italian authorities, have been transferred to different areas of responsibility.

Their successors will now naturally first have to familiarise themselves with the subject, which will result in
further delays.

Can the Commission explain this transfer and give a clear reason for it, thereby dispelling any suspicion of
a connection between the officials’ transfer and the matter of the ‘margin scheme’?

(1) OJ C 318 E, 13.11.2001, p. 164.

Answer given by Ms Schreyer on behalf of the Commission

(14 January 2002)

The Commission would point out that the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF)
operational aspects of
independently in these matters (1).

is responsible for the
the investigation referred to by the Honourable Member; OLAF acts fully

With regard to value added tax (VAT), OLAF, at the request of the competent national authorities, gives
assistance in conducting investigations and ensures that where it cooperates, no delays occur in dealing
with the cases.

(1) See Commission Decision of 28 April 1999/352/EC, ECSC, Euratom establishing the European Antifraud Office
(OLAF), and European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 and Council Regulation (Euratom)
No 1074/1999 of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Antifraud Office (OLAF),
OJ L 136, 31.5.1999.
2001/909/EC,Euratom: Council Decision of 26 November 2001 appointing a French member of the Economic and Social Committee
Date: 2001-11-26
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European Economic and Social Committee, France, appointment of staff

20.12.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 337/37

COUNCIL DECISION

of 26 November 2001

appointing a French member of the Economic and Social Committee

(2001/909/EC, Euratom)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 258 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article
166 thereof,

Having regard to the Council Decision of 15 September 1998 appointing the members of the Economic
and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 1998 to 20 September 2002 (1),

Whereas a member's seat on that Committee has fallen vacant following the resignation of Mr Bernard
MALIBIRADE, of which the Council was informed on 14 September 2000;

Having regard to the nominations submitted by the Government of the French Republic,

Having obtained the opinion of the Commission of the European Communities,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Laurent GENSOU is hereby appointed a member of the Economic and Social Committee in place of Mr
Bernard MALIBIRADE for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which ends on 20 September 2002.

Done at Brussels, 26 November 2001.

For the Council

The President

R. LANDUYT

(1) OJ L 257, 19.9.1998, p. 37.
2001/910/EC,Euratom: Council Decision of 26 November 2001 appointing a Dutch member of the Economic and Social Committee
Date: 2001-11-26
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European Economic and Social Committee, Netherlands, appointment of staff

L 337/38

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

20.12.2001

COUNCIL DECISION

of 26 November 2001

appointing a Dutch member of the Economic and Social Committee

(2001/910/EC, Euratom)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 258 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article
166 thereof,

Having regard to the Council Decision of 15 September 1998 appointing the members of the Economic
and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 1998 to 20 September 2002 (1),

Whereas a member's seat on that Committee has fallen vacant following the resignation of Mr Colin
LUSTENHOUWER, of which the Council was informed on 22 November 2000;

Having regard to the nominations submitted by the Netherlands Government,

Having obtained the opinion of the Commission of the European Communities,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr K.B. van POPTA is hereby appointed a member of the Economic and Social Committee in place of Mr
Colin LUSTENHOUWER for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 20 September 2002.

Done at Brussels, 26 November 2001.

For the Council

The President

R. LANDUYT

(1) OJ L 257, 19.9.1998, p. 37.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2293/2001 of 26 November 2001 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2001-11-26
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, pip fruit

27.11.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 308/3

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2293/2001

of 26 November 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 27 November 2001.

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

Done at Brussels, 26 November 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.

L 308/4

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

27.11.2001

to the Commission Regulation of 26 November 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 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
999
052
999
052
204
999

052
204
464
999
052
388
524
600
999
052
060
096
400
404
720
999
052
064
400
720
999

75,4
70,2
72,8
157,0
157,0
128,5
128,5
60,8
73,0
66,9

59,6
62,3
173,9
98,6
48,2
63,0
50,5
56,4
54,5
30,2
35,7
10,2
83,9
84,6
90,7
55,9
102,4
70,5
117,1
99,4
97,3

(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’.
2001/908/EC,Euratom: Council Decision of 26 November 2001 appointing a Swedish member of the Economic and Social Committee
Date: 2001-11-26
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European Economic and Social Committee, Sweden, appointment of staff

L 337/36

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

20.12.2001

COUNCIL DECISION

of 26 November 2001

appointing a Swedish member of the Economic and Social Committee

(2001/908/EC, Euratom)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 258 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article
166 thereof,

Having regard to the Council Decision of 15 September 1998 appointing the members of the Economic
and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 1998 to 20 September 2002 (1),

Whereas a member's seat on that Committee has fallen vacant following the resignation of Ms Aina
Margareta REGNELL, of which the Council was informed on 30 May 2001;

Having regard to the nominations submitted by the Swedish Government,

Having obtained the opinion of the Commission of the European Communities,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Ms Ingrid JERNECK is hereby appointed a member of the Economic and Social Committee in place of Ms
Aina Margareta REGNELL for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 20 September
2002.

Done at Brussels, 26 November 2001.

For the Council

The President

R. LANDUYT

(1) OJ L 257, 19.9.1998, p. 37.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-3280/01 by John McCartin (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Lomé Convention and EU cooperation aid.
Date: 2001-11-26
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU aid, Lomé Convention, developing countries, development aid, fundamental rights, gender equality, international convention, ratification of an agreement, sexual discrimination

6.3.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 52 E/1

I

(Information)

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

WRITTEN QUESTIONS WITH ANSWER

(2003/C 52 E/001)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3280/01

by John McCartin (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(26 November 2001)

Subject: Lomé Convention and EU cooperation aid

Can the Commission provide a list of the countries which are in receipt of aid from either the Lomé
Convention or from European Development Cooperation where the standard of civil rights accorded to
women is inferior to that of men?

Answer given by Mr Nielson on behalf of the Commission

(15 March 2002)

Civil rights are defined in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (CCPR). It states ‘Civil
rights are those rights set out in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which States
undertake to respect’. In article 3 of this Covenant the Equality of Rights between Men and Women is
explicitly dealt with, which implies i. a. that all human beings should enjoy the rights provided for in the
Covenant on an equal basis and in their totality. Consequently, States should ensure to men and women
equally the enjoyment of all rights provided for in the Covenant.

Ratification of the CCPR provides, therefore, a standard by which to answer the question. Another
internationally agreed standard is the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination
against Women (CEDAW). By ratifying it, States commit themselves to undertake a series of measures to
end discrimination against women in all
including their civil and political rights. A list of
developing countries that have not ratified the above-mentioned treaties is sent directly to the Honourable
Member and to the Parliament’s Secretariat.

forms,

It should be recalled that one problem in this approach to answering this question is the extent to which
ratification reflects actual implementation. Ratification does not necessarily mean that the signatory has
implemented all the legal steps to give full effect to the aims of the Convention. The mechanism for review
of this is provided through the Committees established by these treaties to demand regular reporting from
the States in question.
2001/906/EC,Euratom: Council Decision of 26 November 2001 appointing a Swedish member of the Economic and Social Committee
Date: 2001-11-26
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European Economic and Social Committee, Sweden, appointment of staff

L 337/34

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

20.12.2001

II

(Acts whose publication is not obligatory)

COUNCIL

COUNCIL DECISION

of 26 November 2001

appointing a Swedish member of the Economic and Social Committee

(2001/906/EC, Euratom)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 258 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article
166 thereof,

Having regard to the Council Decision of 15 September 1998 appointing the members of the Economic
and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 1998 to 20 September 2002 (1),

Whereas a member's seat on that Committee has fallen vacant following the resignation of Mr Sture
LINDMARK, of which the Council was informed on 29 November 2000;

Having regard to the nominations submitted by the Government of Sweden,

Having obtained the opinion of the Commission of the European Communities,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Inger SOLDÉUS is hereby appointed a member of the Economic and Social Committee in place of Mr
Sture LINDMARK for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which ends on 20 September 2002.

Done at Brussels, 26 November 2001.

For the Council

The President

R. LANDUYT

(1) OJ L 257, 19.9.1998, p. 37.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-3279/01 by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission. Exemption from prescription charges.
Date: 2001-11-26
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: United Kingdom, competence of the Member States, equal treatment, social security, social-security benefit

16.5.2002

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 115 E/247

management authority shall decide whether the project must be submitted for assessment under Articles 5
to 10 of
that Directive. Where the public aid is granted the cost of collecting information on
environmental impact and any assessment costs shall be eligible for assistance from the FIFG.

Consequently, only when it has been properly assessed in respect of environmental impact, an intensive
fish farming project can be granted a FIFG financial aid.

The Honourable Member’s attention is also drawn to the obligation of Member States to ensure that
aquaculture projects and activities respect the requirements of Council Directive 79/409/EEC of 2 April
1979 on the conservation of wild birds (5) and Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the
conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora and fauna (6). These inter alia include a requirement to
carry out an appropriate assessment of plans or projects likely to have a significant effect on sites
protected pursuant to these directives.

(1) OJ L 161, 26.6.1999.
(2) OJ L 175, 5.7.1985.
(3) OJ L 73, 14.3.1997.
(4) OJ L 337, 30.12.1999.
(5) OJ L 103, 25.4.1979.
(6) OJ L 206, 22.7.1992.

(2002/C 115 E/265)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3279/01

by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission

(26 November 2001)

Subject: Exemption from prescription charges

In the UK, people suffering from certain illnesses (such as diabetes) are exempt from prescription charges
for their medication.

However, this exemption is applied to some illnesses and not to others. For example, thalassemia and
sickle cell anaemia sufferers must still pay prescription charges.

The British Medical Association (BMA) has stated that the current situation is unfair and needs updating.
However, to date the UK Government has refused to change the law.

Can the Commission indicate if there is any EU legislation that covers this subject?

If not, does the Commission intend to legislate on this issue?

Answer given by Mrs Diamantopoulou on behalf of the Commission

(16 January 2002)

It must be observed, first of all, that, according to settled case-law, Community law does not detract from
the powers of the Member States to organise their social security systems.

In the absence of harmonisation at Community level, it is therefore for the legislation of each Member
State to determine, first, the conditions concerning the right or duty to be insured with a social security
scheme and, second, the conditions for entitlement to benefits.

As there is no Community legislation on prescription charges, the rules concerning the reimbursement or
free provision of certain medical treatments fall therefore within the responsibility of the Member States.
The Commission has no plans to propose such legislation.
2001/907/EC,Euratom: Council Decision of 26 November 2001 appointing a Danish member of the Economic and Social Committee
Date: 2001-11-26
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Denmark, European Economic and Social Committee, appointment of staff

20.12.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 337/35

COUNCIL DECISION

of 26 November 2001

appointing a Danish member of the Economic and Social Committee

(2001/907/EC, Euratom)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 258 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article
166 thereof,

Having regard to the Council Decision of 15 September 1998 appointing the members of the Economic
and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 1998 to 20 September 2002 (1),

Whereas a member's seat on that Committee has fallen vacant following the resignation of Ms Helle
BUNDGAARD, of which the Council was informed on 24 April 2001;

Having regard to the nominations submitted by the Danish Government,

Having obtained the opinion of the Commission of the European Communities,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Ms Elly KJEMS HOVE is hereby appointed a member of the Economic and Social Committee in place of Ms
Helle BUNDGAARD for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 20 September 2002.

Done at Brussels, 26 November 2001.

For the Council

The President

R. LANDUYT

(1) OJ L 257, 19.9.1998, p. 37.