WRITTEN QUESTION E-0837/02 by Caroline Jackson (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Article 151 of the EC Treaty and cultural heritage — co-ordinating action outside the EU.
Date: 2002-03-26
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU programme, cultural cooperation, cultural heritage, heritage protection, research policy

14.11.2002

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 277 E/93

However, Article 7 of the Directive lays down several requirements for a licence to be issued, namely that
applicants must have passed a test of skills and behaviour and a theoretical test, must meet medical
standards and must have their normal residence in the Member State issuing the licence. Article 9 defines
the concept of normal residence in detail. A driving licence may therefore be issued only to persons who
have their normal residence in the Member State concerned. An exemption is provided for students who
may opt to obtain a driving licence either in the Member State in which they have their normal residence
or in the Member State in which they are studying.

The Commission does not intend to amend Article 7 of the above Directive at this stage.

(1) OJ L 237, 24.8.1991.

(2002/C 277 E/102)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0837/02

by Caroline Jackson (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(26 March 2002)

Subject: Article 151 of the EC Treaty and cultural heritage 2 co-ordinating action outside the EU

According to Article 151(2) of the Treaty establishing the European Community, action is possible at EU
level with a view to the conservation and safeguarding of cultural heritage of European significance.

Several Member States maintain institutes of a cultural nature outside the EU which are designed to
promote research on cultural heritage matters such as archaeology.

To what extent would it be possible for the European Commission to assist the work of such institutes, for
example in terms of providing scholarships for students from the host country, developing links between
the institutes in terms of shared facilities, or facilitating links with other European universities and research
bodies from Member States that lack such local representation?

(2002/C 277 E/103)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0839/02

by Caroline Jackson (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(26 March 2002)

Subject: Article 151 of the EC Treaty and cultural heritage 2 relations with other European bodies

According to Article 151(2) of the Treaty establishing the European Community, action is possible at EU
level with a view to the conservation and safeguarding of cultural heritage of European significance.

Although this area of policy at international
in Europe was traditionally a responsibility of the
Council of Europe, there is evident scope for the EU to extend its activities in this regard and to develop its
relations with other international bodies.

level

What contacts have been established between the Commission and the Council of Europe, Unesco, Icomos
and other bodies which exist to encourage the conservation of cultural heritage? Could links with the
European Science Foundation be developed to promote research programmes linked to cultural heritage
matters?

Does the Commission see any scope for extending collaboration with organisations at national and
international levels, with particular regard to:

2 promoting collaboration between national bodies devoted to the conservation of monuments and

sites,

2 promoting links between universities and research institutes, and

2 promoting contacts between individual research workers and specialists?