do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0213/02 by Nirj Deva (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Côte d'Ivoire.
Date: 2002-02-06
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Côte d'Ivoire, aid policy, cooperation policy, human rights, military training, nationality, political crisis, political situation, right to stand for election

C 301 E/26

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

5.12.2002

in its White Paper on Governance, the Commission stressed the ESC’s importance as an
Moreover,
intermediary and generator of contact with civil society, especially concerning legislative consultation and
reflections on the future of the Commission and the Institutions in general. Two upcoming events will
reveal whether Governments and the Institutions are ready to move in this direction: the renewal of the
ESC in October 2002, and the debates held under the auspices of the Convention on the Future of Europe,
in which three ESC observers will participate.

(2002/C 301 E/023)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0167/02

by John Corrie (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(4 February 2002)

Subject: Progress of the national peace and reconciliation dialogue in Côte d’Ivoire

Is the Commission satisfied with the overall progress of the national peace and reconciliation dialogue in
Côte d’Ivoire, in particular the reconciliation forum that ended on 18 December 2001? If so, when does it
intend to undertake a resumption of full economic aid and cooperation with that country?

(2002/C 301 E/024)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0213/02

by Nirj Deva (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Côte d’Ivoire

Since the EU belongs to the donors group that supports the planned human rights training of Côte
d’Ivoire’s armed forces, how does the Commission envisage this programme? Will
include the
combatants who have been fighting for General Guei as an extension of efforts to rebuild public trust
and promote political stability?

it

(2002/C 301 E/025)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0214/02

by Nirj Deva (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Côte d’Ivoire

The question of Mr Ouattara’s nationality has gravely contributed to the political crisis in Côte d’Ivoire.
Does the Commission think that
this issue, as recommended by the National
Reconciliation Forum that ended on 18 December, will guarantee Mr Ouattara’s natural right to stand in
the next elections?

the resolution of

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-0167/02, E-0213/02 and E-0214/02
given by Mr Nielson on behalf of the Commission

(15 March 2002)

Consultations with Côte d’Ivoire, under Article 96 of the Cotonou Agreement were concluded on 25 June
2001 with a decision to gradually re-launch Community co-operation in parallel with progress of the
national reconciliation process, of the fight against impunity, of the reform of the judiciary and of the fight
against xenophobia.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0216/02 by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Botswana.
Date: 2002-02-06
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Botswana, Community budget, EU aid, EU investment

4.7.2002

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 160 E/199

(2002/C 160 E/247)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0216/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Botswana

In relation to Botswana can the Commission specify which projects were funded from the EU budget in
2000?

Can it indicate the total volume of aid for 2000 under all the headings relating to this country?

(2002/C 160 E/248)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0217/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Angola

In relation to Angola can the Commission provide a list of projects approved for funding from the EU
budget for 2001 and indicate the total amount of investment for that year?

(2002/C 160 E/249)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0218/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Angola

In relation to Angola can the Commission specify which projects were funded from the EU budget in
2000?

Can it indicate the total volume of aid for 2000 under all the headings relating to this country?

(2002/C 160 E/250)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0219/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Antigua and Barbuda

In relation to Antigua and Barbuda can the Commission provide a list of projects approved for funding
from the EU budget for 2001 and indicate the total amount of investment for that year?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0244/02 by Juan Ojeda Sanz (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Transporting works of art.
Date: 2002-02-06
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Germany, Spain, award of contract, freedom to provide services, museum, restriction on competition, transport company, work of art

C 160 E/202

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

4.7.2002

(2002/C 160 E/259)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0228/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Benin

In relation to Benin can the Commission specify which projects were funded from the EU budget in 2000?

Can it indicate the total volume of aid for 2000 under all the headings relating to this country?

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-0215/02, E-0216/02, E-0217/02,
E-0218/02, E-0219/02, E-0220/02, E-0221/02, E-0222/02, E-0223/02,
E-0224/02, E-0225/02, E-0226/02, E-0227/02 and E-0228/02
given by Mr Nielson on behalf of the Commission

(25 March 2002)

Because of the length of the answer, which includes a number of tables, the Commission is sending it
direct to the Honourable Member and to Parliament’s Secretariat.

(2002/C 160 E/260)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0244/02

by Juan Ojeda Sanz (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Transporting works of art

On 1 June 2001, I asked the Commission about the possibly discriminatory practice of German museums
(P-1665/01 (1)). The Commission stated that they had no
with regard to transporting works of art
knowledge of this practice, but would challenge the German authorities about it, and assess its possible
implications for the application of Community law on public contracts and freedom to provide services.

I have now spoken with Spanish firms which transport art works, who insist that it is impossible to gain
access to the German market. The details I was given by these firms clearly indicate that German firms are
given preferential treatment, thus limiting access for other firms.

Is the Commission going to investigate this question, as it said it would in its reply of 5 July 2001?

Will the Commission be approaching the relevant authorities to clarify the situation?

(1) OJ C 340 E, 4.12.2001, p. 242.

Answer given by Mr Bolkestein on behalf of the Commission

(18 March 2002)

A complaint dated 22 January 2002 has informed the Commission about possibly discriminatory practice
of German museums with regard to transporting paintings and works of arts.

The Commission is investigating the matter. If the results of the investigation corroborates the suspicion of
discriminatory practice in Germany, the Commission has the possibility to use the instruments provided in
Article 226 of the EC Treaty and open an infringement procedure. If necessary for the investigation, the
Commission will be approaching the German authorities to clarify the situation.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0176/02 by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. European emergency telephone number 112.
Date: 2002-02-06
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU Member State, first aid, official language, telephone, use of languages

C 172 E/164

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

18.7.2002

(2002/C 172 E/171)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0176/02

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: European emergency telephone number 112

The European emergency telephone number 112 was introduced in 1993.

Can the Commission state how many Member States have since replaced their old emergency telephone
numbers with 112?

Will it force Member States that have not yet introduced 112 as the European emergency number to do
so? If so, by what date? If not, why not?

In which languages will Europeans calling this emergency number be answered?

Answer given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission

(1 March 2002)

Two Member States (Denmark and the Netherlands) have replaced their old emergency call numbers with
112.

Article 1(2) of Council Decision 91/396/EEC (1) of 29 July 1991 on the introduction of a single European
emergency call number provides that ‘the single European emergency call number shall be introduced in
parallel with any other existing national emergency call numbers, where this seems appropriate.’ The
number 112 had to be introduced by 31 December 1996 at the latest.

It is for each Member State to decide which emergency call numbers may be used in its territory. The
Commission is therefore not in a position to force Member States to introduce 112 as the only emergency
call number.

EU law does not lay down any obligations as regards the languages operators use to answer 112 calls. In
practice, operators answer in their countries’ official
in
English too. Some Member States also allow the use of French, German or other languages.

in nearly all Member States,

language(s) and,

(1) OJ L 217, 6.8.1991.

(2002/C 172 E/172)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0192/02

by Giuseppe Pisicchio (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(30 January 2002)

Subject: Special aid for the Italian farming sector

An extremely alarming situation has been produced in central and southern Europe 8 particularly in Italy
8 by the harsh weather conditions which have occurred during what is proving to be a very long winter,
with an unusual combination of drought and freezing temperatures.

For some autumn and winter crops which, in southern Italy in particular, are of leading importance, this
situation has now turned into a real emergency.

According to the latest estimates, in Puglia (one of the areas which has been hardest hit) fruit and vegetable
production has fallen by a minimum of 20 % and a maximum of 60 %, while the production of wheat and
artichokes 8 which are leading crops in the area 8 has fallen by as much as 80 %, making for a loss of at
least € 100 million.

This drastic fall in production has led to consumer prices rising to totally unacceptable levels and is having
such an alarming inflationary effect that the judicial authorities are looking into the matter.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0226/02 by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Belize.
Date: 2002-02-06
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Belize, Community budget, EU aid, EU investment

4.7.2002

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 160 E/201

(2002/C 160 E/255)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0224/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Barbados

In relation to Barbados can the Commission specify which projects were funded from the EU budget in
2000?

Can it indicate the total volume of aid for 2000 under all the headings relating to this country?

(2002/C 160 E/256)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0225/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Belize

In relation to Belize can the Commission provide a list of projects approved for funding from the EU
budget for 2001 and indicate the total amount of investment for that year?

(2002/C 160 E/257)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0226/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Belize

In relation to Belize can the Commission specify which projects were funded from the EU budget in 2000?

Can it indicate the total volume of aid for 2000 under all the headings relating to this country?

(2002/C 160 E/258)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0227/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Benin

In relation to Benin can the Commission provide a list of projects approved for funding from the EU
budget for 2001 and indicate the total amount of investment for that year?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0222/02 by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission. The Bahamas.
Date: 2002-02-06
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Bahamas, Community budget, EU aid, EU investment

C 160 E/200

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

4.7.2002

(2002/C 160 E/251)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0220/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Antigua and Barbuda

In relation to Antigua and Barbuda can the Commission specify which projects were funded from the EU
budget in 2000?

Can it indicate the total volume of aid for 2000 under all the headings relating to this country?

(2002/C 160 E/252)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0221/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: The Bahamas

In relation to the Bahamas can the Commission provide a list of projects approved for funding from the
EU budget for 2001 and indicate the total amount of investment for that year?

(2002/C 160 E/253)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0222/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: The Bahamas

In relation to the Bahamas can the Commission specify which projects were funded from the EU budget in
2000?

Can it indicate the total volume of aid for 2000 under all the headings relating to this country?

(2002/C 160 E/254)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0223/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Barbados

In relation to Barbados can the Commission provide a list of projects approved for funding from the EU
budget for 2001 and indicate the total amount of investment for that year?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0225/02 by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Belize.
Date: 2002-02-06
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Belize, Community budget, EU investment

4.7.2002

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 160 E/201

(2002/C 160 E/255)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0224/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Barbados

In relation to Barbados can the Commission specify which projects were funded from the EU budget in
2000?

Can it indicate the total volume of aid for 2000 under all the headings relating to this country?

(2002/C 160 E/256)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0225/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Belize

In relation to Belize can the Commission provide a list of projects approved for funding from the EU
budget for 2001 and indicate the total amount of investment for that year?

(2002/C 160 E/257)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0226/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Belize

In relation to Belize can the Commission specify which projects were funded from the EU budget in 2000?

Can it indicate the total volume of aid for 2000 under all the headings relating to this country?

(2002/C 160 E/258)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0227/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Benin

In relation to Benin can the Commission provide a list of projects approved for funding from the EU
budget for 2001 and indicate the total amount of investment for that year?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0224/02 by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Barbados.
Date: 2002-02-06
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Barbados, EU aid, EU financing, EU investment

4.7.2002

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 160 E/201

(2002/C 160 E/255)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0224/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Barbados

In relation to Barbados can the Commission specify which projects were funded from the EU budget in
2000?

Can it indicate the total volume of aid for 2000 under all the headings relating to this country?

(2002/C 160 E/256)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0225/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Belize

In relation to Belize can the Commission provide a list of projects approved for funding from the EU
budget for 2001 and indicate the total amount of investment for that year?

(2002/C 160 E/257)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0226/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Belize

In relation to Belize can the Commission specify which projects were funded from the EU budget in 2000?

Can it indicate the total volume of aid for 2000 under all the headings relating to this country?

(2002/C 160 E/258)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0227/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Benin

In relation to Benin can the Commission provide a list of projects approved for funding from the EU
budget for 2001 and indicate the total amount of investment for that year?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0217/02 by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Angola.
Date: 2002-02-06
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Angola, Community budget, EU investment

4.7.2002

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 160 E/199

(2002/C 160 E/247)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0216/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Botswana

In relation to Botswana can the Commission specify which projects were funded from the EU budget in
2000?

Can it indicate the total volume of aid for 2000 under all the headings relating to this country?

(2002/C 160 E/248)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0217/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Angola

In relation to Angola can the Commission provide a list of projects approved for funding from the EU
budget for 2001 and indicate the total amount of investment for that year?

(2002/C 160 E/249)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0218/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Angola

In relation to Angola can the Commission specify which projects were funded from the EU budget in
2000?

Can it indicate the total volume of aid for 2000 under all the headings relating to this country?

(2002/C 160 E/250)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0219/02

by Fernando Fernández Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: Antigua and Barbuda

In relation to Antigua and Barbuda can the Commission provide a list of projects approved for funding
from the EU budget for 2001 and indicate the total amount of investment for that year?
WRITTEN QUESTION P-0388/02 by Marit Paulsen (ELDR) to the Commission. New system of controls and sanctions concerning food safety.
Date: 2002-02-06
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: animal nutrition, food inspection, food safety, foodstuffs legislation, human nutrition, infringement of EU law, sanction (EU)

C 147 E/248

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

20.6.2002

(2002/C 147 E/267)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0388/02

by Marit Paulsen (ELDR) to the Commission

(6 February 2002)

Subject: New system of controls and sanctions concerning food safety

On 12 January 2002, in his speech during the Green Week in Berlin, Commissioner Byrne outlined a new
approach to official controls on food in the EU, which was to be presented in writing within a few
months. This reform would include the possibility of imposing effective and proportionate sanctions at
both national and EU level. The Commission was also considering, in addition to administrative remedies,
the possibility of criminal sanctions and withholding certain EU payments.

Can the Commission confirm at this stage that these reformed and strengthened controls will range across
the entire food chain from farm to table in Europe, and will therefore also cover stock farming? Can the
Commission also say more about the implications of this reform for the authorities currently responsible
for controls at Community level and in the Member States?

Answer given by Mr Byrne on behalf of the Commission

(5 March 2002)

The proposal to which the Honourable Member refers is the follow-up to the Commission’s announcement
in the White Paper on Food Safety (1) that it would submit to the Parliament and to the Council a proposal
for a Regulation on official feed and food controls (Action 4 in the Annex to the White Paper).

The aim of this proposal is to lay down the general principles for the performance of official controls with
a view to verifying compliance with all feed and food law. This implies that the proposal covers the entire
range of activities covered by feed and food law from farm to table, including stock farming.

The approach of the proposal would be holistic. The effect thereof would be that feed and food controls
must not be approached sector by sector, but as an entity where all controls are integrated into a global
system. This will require fluent communication between and coordination of the control services in the
Member States, highly qualified staff performing official controls and the availability of documented
control procedures.

In addition, the Commission is considering including enforcement measures that should be taken in cases
of non-compliance with feed and food law. Such measures could be envisaged at both national and
Community level. Discussion on this matter is ongoing.

The preparation of this proposal is well advanced and it is the intention to submit it formally after all the
consultations within and outside the Commission have been finalised.

(1) COM(1999) 719 final.
European Parliament decision on the numerical strength of interparliamentary delegations
Date: 2002-02-06
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: interparliamentary delegation

21.11.2002

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 284 E/167

TEXTS ADOPTED

Wednesday 6 February 2002

P5_TA(2002)0036

Numerical strength of committees

European Parliament decision on the numerical strength of committees

The European Parliament,

(cid:2) having regard to Rule 150(1) of its Rules of Procedure,

(cid:2) having regard to its decision of 16 January 2002 on the numerical strength of committees (1),

1.

Decides to amend the number of members of committees as follows:

VIII. Committee on Employment and Social Affairs: 51 members

XIII. Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport: 37 members

XIV. Committee on Development and Cooperation: 33 members

(1)

‘Texts Adopted’, P5_TA(2002)0001.

P5_TA(2002)0037

Numerical strength of interparliamentary delegations

European Parliament decision on the numerical strength of interparliamentary delegations

The European Parliament,

(cid:2) having regard to Rule 168 of its Rules of Procedure,

(cid:2) having regard to its decision of 21 July 1999 on the number and numerical strength of interparlia-

mentary delegations and delegations to joint parliamentary committees (1),

1.

Decides to amend the number of members of interparliamentary delegations as follows:

(a) Delegation for relations with Israel: 18 members

(b) Delegation for relations with the Palestinian Legislative Council: 18 members

(c) Delegation for relations with the countries of South America and Mercosur: 24 members

(d) Delegation for relations with Japan: 20 members

(1) OJ C 301, 18.10.1999, p. 19.