WRITTEN QUESTION P-0142/02 by Giuseppe Di Lello Finuoli (GUE/NGL) to the Council. Creation of anti-globalisation units and a database for demonstrators.
Date: 2002-01-29
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Spain, Treaty on European Union, antiglobalisation movement, database, exchange of information, personal data, protection of freedoms, protection of privacy, public order

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Official Journal of the European Communities

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to Article 226 of the EC Treaty has been issued. In the absence of an answer to this reasoned opinion, the
Commission decided to bring the case before the European Court of Justice. Shortly afterwards, the
authorities of
the Netherlands responded to the reasoned opinion. This answer is currently under
assessment. If the assessment under way shows that the authorities of the Netherlands have acted in
compliance with the provisions of Article 9 of the Directive, the case will be closed. Otherwise, the
Commission could decide to implement its former decision to bring the matter before the European Court
of Justice.

(1) OJ L 103, 25.4.1979.

(2002/C 205 E/084)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0138/02

by Jorge Hernández Mollar (PPE-DE) to the Commission

Subject: Regeneration of beaches on the Malaga coastline

(1 February 2002)

The tourism authorities of the province of Malaga, Spain, have been the first to take action to tackle the
disastrous condition of the beaches in many parts of the Costa del Sol as a result of the recent storms and
the serious damage caused.

The main tourism authorities of the province at all levels have shown deep concern for this problem,
since, unless the beaches are regenerated within a few months, the adverse effects on tourism in the Costa
del Sol will be significant.

Will the Commission say what emergency Community aid could be used to help combat the effects of the
disastrous storms which devastated the Costa del Sol’s beaches?

Answer given by Mr Barnier on behalf of the Commission

(11 March 2002)

The Commission cannot grant exceptional aid because Parliament removed the specific budget line for
emergency aid in the event of natural disasters in the Member States in 1997. That line had an annual
budget of € 5 million. The Commission must therefore aid the reconstruction of the affected regions
through existing instruments, under regional policy in particular.

the Structural Funds under the 2000-2006
The province of Malaga is covered by Objective 1 of
Operational Programme for Andalusia.
the various operational
programmes, the Spanish authorities can decide to jointly finance infrastructure projects and projects to
redevelop damaged productive activities, provided that they meet the programme’s objectives, are eligible
for the Structural Funds and comply with the legislation in force.

In their capacity as manager of

The Commission will promptly consider any notifications submitted by the Spanish authorities, but any
decision on whether to grant aid or not is for them alone to take.

(2002/C 205 E/085)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0142/02

by Giuseppe Di Lello Finuoli (GUE/NGL) to the Council

(29 January 2002)

Subject: Creation of anti-globalisation units and a database for demonstrators

It is reported by a number of information networks that the Spanish Ministry of the Interior has set up
‘anti-globalisation’ units.

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The Ministry of the Interior has apparently set up rapid intervention units that will be brought in during
events that take place during the Spanish Presidency of the EU, during first half of 2002, in particular to
prevent any disturbances during anti-globalisation demonstrations.

The Ministry is apparently also updating a database which contains the personal details of a large number
of people who took part in demonstrations during the Göteborg, Genoa and Barcelona summits. The
database is said to contain information provided by different European police forces concerning the
protests that took place in these three cities.

In the same context, the Spanish intelligence services have stated that they have been monitoring the
Internet sites of anti-globalisation movements since December 2001.

Is the Council aware of these measures taken by the Spanish Government and can it confirm them?

In relation to the database in particular, how does the Council envisage protecting the demonstrators’ right
of access to personal data?

(2002/C 205 E/086)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0152/02

by Salvador Jové Peres (GUE/NGL) to the Council

(29 January 2002)

Subject: Spanish Government measures concerning the anti-globalisation movement

It is reported by a number of information networks that the Spanish Ministry of the Interior has set up
‘anti-globalisation’ units.

The Ministry of the Interior has apparently set up rapid intervention units that will be brought in during
events that take place during the Spanish Presidency of the EU, during first half of 2002, in particular to
prevent any disturbances during anti-globalisation demonstrations.

The Ministry is apparently also updating a database which contains the personal details of a large number
of people who took part in demonstrations during the Göteborg, Genoa and Barcelona summits. The
database is said to contain information provided by different European police forces concerning the
protests that took place in these three cities.

In the same context, the Spanish intelligence services have stated that they have been monitoring the
Internet sites of anti-globalisation movements since December 2001.

Has the Council been informed by the Spanish Government of these measures?

Does the Council consider that setting up a database as described above is consistent with European
standards of protection of privacy and access to personal data?

(2002/C 205 E/087)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0157/02

by Fodé Sylla (GUE/NGL) to the Council

(29 January 2002)

Subject: Spain: Creation of anti-globalisation units and a database

It is reported by a number of information networks that the Spanish Ministry of the Interior has set up
‘anti-globalisation’ units that will be brought in during events that take place during the Spanish Presidency
of the EU, during first half of 2002, in particular to prevent any disturbances during anti-globalisation
demonstrations.