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WRITTEN QUESTION E-1335/02 by Giovanni Pittella (PSE) to the Commission. Frontier workers.
Date: 2002-05-08
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: approximation of laws, equal treatment, frontier worker, labour law, worker (EU)

26.9.2002

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 229 E/205

The Europe agreement between the Communities and Poland provides in Article 37(1) that the treatment
accorded to workers of Poland legally employed in the territory of a Member State, shall be free from any
discrimination based on nationality, as regards working conditions, remuneration or dismissal, as
compared to its own nationals.

When a Polish player has been granted a work permit and recruited by a sports club, a sports association
may not limit the right of the player to participate in competitions it is organising. Not fielding the Polish
player in a match means discrimination based on nationality as regards working conditions.

According to the case-law of the European Court of Justice (2) the first indent of Article 37(1) of the Europe
Agreement must be held to have direct effect, so that Polish nationals who assert it may also rely on it
before the national courts of the host Member State. The provisions of the Europe Agreement take
precedence if Union and the rules of the Danish Football Association (DBU) conflict with one another.

(1) Case C-415/93, Bosman, 115 ECR I-4921, points 115-137.
(2) Case C-162/00, ECJ 29.1.2002.

(2002/C 229 E/236)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1335/02

by Giovanni Pittella (PSE) to the Commission

(8 May 2002)

Subject: Frontier workers

Frontier workers no longer constitute a temporary phenomenon, but a structural one of considerable
proportions.

The peculiar status of such workers requires special legislative instruments defining their specific rights.

These rights should include the automatic renewal of work permits, recognition of formal qualifications,
fair taxation and guaranteed health care.

Border workers need dual safeguards 8 contractually in the country in which they work, and as regards
welfare, taxation and social security in the country of residence.

What legislative instruments will the Commission propose to safeguard the rights of frontier workers?

Answer given by Mrs Diamantopoulou on behalf of the Commission

(17 June 2002)

The Commission wishes to refer to its proposal of 1998 (1) for amendments to Regulation (EEC) No 1612/
68 of the Council of 15 October 1968 on freedom of movement for workers within the Community (2).
The Commission proposed a specific provision with a reference to the situation of frontier workers. This
provision would constitute an important reinforcement of the frontier worker’s legal security.

(1) OJ C 344, 12.11.1998.
(2) OJ L 257, 19.10.1968.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1330/02 by Emmanouil Bakopoulos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission. A1 and A2 posts.
Date: 2002-05-08
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European Commission, Greece, administrator

5.12.2002

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 301 E/127

As at the end of May 2002 five A1 officials occupy ‘Hors Classe adviser’ posts. Three of these functions
were recently created in the context of the Commission decision on the mobility of senior staff (announced
on 24 April 2002).

Upon appointment,
‘Hors Classe advisers’ receive a written mandate/work programme. As permanent
officials of the Commission they do not have a contract of fixed duration. Such advisers are, of course,
eligible to fill other A1 vacancies, which may arise over time.

(2002/C 301 E/135)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1330/02

by Emmanouil Bakopoulos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(8 May 2002)

Subject: A1 and A2 posts

On 24 April 2002 the Commission announced that the ‘mobility’ rule would also be applied to the
Commission’s highest-level posts.

Can the Commission state how many posts at A1-level (Director-General and Deputy Director-General)
and A2-level (Director) are currently held by Greek nationals? Also, how many such posts exist at the
moment in the European Union organisations?

Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission

(24 June 2002)

There are currently (May 2002) 62 A1 posts occupied at the Commission, of which two (3,2 %) are held
by Greek nationals. 208 A2 posts are currently occupied at the Commission, of which 11 (5,3 %) are held
by Greek nationals.

The Commission does not have the information requested about the other European Institutions and
therefore invites the Honourable Member to address his question directly to them.

(2002/C 301 E/136)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1332/02

by Catherine Stihler (PSE) to the Commission

(8 May 2002)

Subject: Review of the common fisheries policy

Could the Commission please indicate how fisheries policy would be regulated within European Union
waters
the common fisheries policy by
31 December 2002?

in the event of a failure to agree on the review of

(2002/C 301 E/137)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1346/02

by Elspeth Attwooll (ELDR) to the Commission

(13 May 2002)

Subject: Review of the common fisheries policy

Could the Commission please indicate how fisheries policy would be regulated within European Union
waters
the common fisheries policy by
31 December 2002?

in the event of a failure to agree on the review of