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Council Recommendation of 7 March 2003 concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (1989) (Seventh EDF) for the financial year 2001
Date: 2003-03-07
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Community budget, European Commission, European Development Fund, budgetary discharge, implementation of the budget

15.3.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 71/15

COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

of 7 March 2003

concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the
operations of the European Development Fund (1989) (Seventh EDF) for the financial year 2001

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Whereas:

(2003/179/EC)

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to the Fourth ACP-EC Convention, signed at
Lomé on 15 December 1989, as amended by the Agreement
signed at Mauritius on 4 November 1995,

Having regard to Council Decision 91/482/EEC of 25 July
1991 on the association of the overseas countries and terri-
tories with the European Economic Community (1),

Having regard to the Internal Agreement on the financing and
administration of Community aid (2), signed in Brussels on 16
July 1990, and in particular Article 33(3) thereof,

Having regard to the Financial Regulation of 29 July 1991
applicable to the Seventh European Development Fund (3), and
in particular Articles 69 to 77 thereof,

Having examined the revenue and expenditure account and the
balance sheet relating to the operations of the European Devel-
opment Fund (1989) (Seventh EDF) as at 31 December 2001
and the Court of Auditors' report relating to the financial year
2001 together with the Commission's replies (4),

(1)

(2)

Pursuant to Article 33(3) of the Internal Agreement, the
discharge for the management of the European Develop-
ment Fund (1989) (Seventh EDF) must be given to the
Commission by the European Parliament on a recom-
mendation from the Council.

The overall implementation by the Commission of the
operations of the European Development Fund (1989)
(Seventh EDF) during the financial year 2001 has been
satisfactory,

HEREBY RECOMMENDS that the European Parliament give the
Commission a discharge in respect of the implementation of
the operations of
the European Development Fund (1989)
(Seventh EDF) for the financial year 2001.

Done at Brussels, 7 March 2003.

For the Council

The President

N. CHRISTODOULAKIS

(1) OJ L 263, 19.9.1991, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 288.
(3) OJ L 266, 21.9.1991, p. 1.
(4) OJ C 295, 28.11.2002, p. 289.
Euro exchange rates
Date: 2003-03-07
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: euro, exchange rate

7.3.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 53/3

COMMISSION

Euro exchange rates (1)

6 March 2003

(2003/C 53/02)

1 euro =

USD

JPY

DKK

GBP

SEK

CHF

ISK

NOK

BGN

CYP

CZK

EEK

HUF

LTL

Currency

US dollar

Japanese yen

Danish krone

Pound sterling

Swedish krona

Swiss franc

Iceland króna

Norwegian krone

Bulgarian lev

Cyprus pound

Czech koruna

Estonian kroon

Hungarian forint

Lithuanian litas

Exchange
rate

1,0963

128,73

7,4266

0,6831

9,2155

1,464

84,11

7,831

1,9525

0,5815

31,832

LVL

MTL

PLN

ROL

SIT

SKK

TRL

AUD

CAD

HKD

NZD

Currency

Latvian lats

Maltese lira

Polish zloty

Romanian leu

Slovenian tolar

Slovak koruna

Turkish lira

Australian dollar

Canadian dollar

Hong Kong dollar

New Zealand dollar

15,6466

SGD

Singapore dollar

Exchange
rate

0,629

0,424

4,2857

35965

231,5655

41,785

1763000

1,784

1,6137

8,5499

1,941

1,9032

245,06

KRW

South Korean won

1327,18

3,4534

ZAR

South African rand

8,7636

___________
(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0672/03 by Mario Borghezio (NI) to the Commission. Respect for press freedom in the Basque Country.
Date: 2003-03-07
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Basque Country, European Court of Human Rights, arrest, cessation of trading, freedom of the press, fundamental rights, legal system, newspaper, rule of law, separation of powers

21.11.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 280 E/75

(2003/C 280 E/078)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0641/03

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(4 March 2003)

Subject: Closing of a Basque daily newspaper

The only daily newspaper published in the Basque language was closed down in Bilbao on the night of 19
to 20 February 2003, and eleven senior members of its staff were arrested. Hundreds of heavily armed,
masked police seized advertising and administrative material, as well as personal documents and items
belonging to staff working for the paper.

Is the Commission aware of this situation?

Does it intend to verify these facts?

Is it permissible and proportionate that a daily newspaper should have to close down completely on
suspicion of aiding and abetting terrorist activities?

Is this acceptable according to principles based on political democracy and freedom?

Does this not require a special evaluation?

(2003/C 280 E/079)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0672/03

by Mario Borghezio (NI) to the Commission

(7 March 2003)

Subject: Respect for press freedom in the Basque Country

On 21 February the Spanish judiciary ordered the closure of
‘Euskaldunon Egunkaraia’ and the arrest of those running it.

the Basque nationalist newspaper

This action on the part of the Spanish authorities has aroused opposition and confusion among various
politicians and representatives of civil society. The Basque regional government has expressed support for
the newspaper.

What does the Commission think about this action on the part of the Spanish authorities?

What steps will the Commission take to uphold the rights (cid:1) above all press freedom (cid:1) of the Basque
people?

(2003/C 280 E/080)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0801/03

by Koldo Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso (NI) to the Commission

(17 March 2003)

Subject: Freedom of expression

‘Euskaldunon Egunkaria’, the only daily the newspaper of the world in Euskara (Basque language) was
closed last week by order of the Audiencia Nacional, a special court in Madrid which deals with cases
related to big crimes. According to the court Egunkaria ‘belongs to or collaborates with ETA’.

Egunkaria was founded in 1990 after PTAS 150 million (EUR 900 000) were raised in a popular campaign.
On Saturday, 22 February, a massive demonstration took place in the streets of Donostia (San Sebastian).
Marchers were brandishing a new newspaper called ‘Egunero’ published by the journalists of Egunkaria.
The first day they sold 50 000 issues, next day 75 000. Both the demonstration and the Egunero issues’
success prove the social concern and clear solidarity of the Basques with the newspaper.
Council Recommendation of 7 March 2003 concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (1984) (Sixth EDF) for the financial year 2001
Date: 2003-03-07
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Community budget, European Commission, European Development Fund, budgetary discharge, implementation of the budget

L 71/14

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

15.3.2003

II

(Acts whose publication is not obligatory)

COUNCIL

COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

of 7 March 2003

concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the
operations of the European Development Fund (1984) (Sixth EDF) for the financial year 2001

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Whereas:

(2003/178/EC)

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to the Third ACP-EEC Convention, signed at
Lomé on 8 December 1984,

Having regard to Council Decision 86/283/EEC of 30 June
1986 on the association of the overseas countries and terri-
tories with the European Economic Community (1),

Having regard to the Internal Agreement on the financing and
administration of Community aid (2), signed in Brussels on 19
February 1985, as amended by Decision 86/281/EEC (3), and in
particular Article 29(3) thereof,

Having regard to the Financial Regulation of 11 November
1986 applicable to the Sixth European Development Fund (4),
and in particular Articles 66 to 73 thereof,

Having examined the revenue and expenditure account and the
balance sheet relating to the operations of the European Devel-
opment Fund (1984) (Sixth EDF) as at 31 December 2001 and
the Court of Auditors' report relating to the financial year
2001 together with the Commission's replies (5),

(1)

(2)

Pursuant to Article 29(3) of the Internal Agreement, the
discharge for the management of the European Develop-
ment Fund (1984)
(Sixth EDF) must be given to the
Commission by the European Parliament on a recom-
mendation from the Council.

The overall implementation by the Commission of the
operations of the European Development Fund (1984)
(Sixth EDF) during the financial year 2001 has been
satisfactory,

HEREBY RECOMMENDS that the European Parliament give the
Commission a discharge in respect of the implementation of
the operations of
the European Development Fund (1984)
(Sixth EDF) for the financial year 2001.

Done at Brussels, 7 March 2003.

For the Council

The President

N. CHRISTODOULAKIS

(1) OJ L 175, 1.7.1986, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 86, 31.3.1986, p. 210.
(3) OJ L 178, 2.7.1986, p. 13.
(4) OJ L 325, 20.11.1986, p. 42.
(5) OJ C 295, 28.11.2002, p. 289.
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.1902 — Telia/Commerzbank/FNH) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2003-03-07
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: bank, banking, commercial bank, data transmission, economic concentration, investment company, merger control, restrictive-practice authorisation, service, telecommunications

7.3.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 53/7

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.1902 — Telia/Commerzbank/FNH)

(2003/C 53/06)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 27 April 2000, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare
it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation
(EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in English and will be made public after it
is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

— as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European

Communities (see list on the last page),

— in electronic form in the ‘CEN’ version of the CELEX database, under document No 300M1902. CELEX

is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.

For more information concerning subscriptions please contact:

EUR-OP,
Information, Marketing and Public Relations,
2, rue Mercier,
L-2985 Luxembourg.
Tel. (352) 29 29 427 18, fax (352) 29 29 427 09.

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.1836 — Siemens/Bosch Telecom)

(2003/C 53/07)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 28 April 2000 the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare
it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation
(EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in German and will be made public after
it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

— as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European

Communities (see list on the last page),

— in electronic form in the ‘CDE’ version of the CELEX database, under document No 300M1836. CELEX

is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.

For more information concerning subscriptions please contact:

EUR-OP,
Information, Marketing and Public Relations,
2, rue Mercier,
L-2985 Luxembourg.
Tel. (352) 29 29 427 18, fax (352) 29 29 427 09.
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3044 — ADM/Pura) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2003-03-07
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agricultural product, economic concentration, exchange of information, fats, food fat, merger control, raw material

7.3.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 53/5

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.3044 — ADM/Pura)

(2003/C 53/04)

(Text with EEA relevance)

1.
On 28 February 2003, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant
to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No
1310/97 (2), by which the undertaking Archer Daniels Midland International Ltd (‘ADM International’,
United Kingdom) belonging to the group Acher Daniels Midland Company (United States of America)
acquires, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of that Regulation, control of the whole of the undertaking
Pura plc (‘Pura’, United Kingdom) by way of public bid announced on 7 February 2003.

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

— ADM International: procurement, transport, storage, processing and merchandising of agricultural

commodities and products,

— Pura: refining, processing and packaging of edible oil and fats.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified concentration could fall within

3.
the scope of Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit

4.
proposed operation.

their possible observations on the

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication.
Observations can be sent by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01/296 72 44) or by post, under
reference
COMP/M.3044 — ADM/Pura, to the following address:

European Commission,
Directorate-General for Competition,
Directorate B — Merger Task Force,
J-70,
B-1049 Brussels.

(1) OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 13.
(2) OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.