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2003/187/EC: Commission Decision of 18 March 2003 repealing Decision 2003/173/EC concerning protective measures in relation to a strong suspicion of avian influenza in Belgium (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2003) 879)
Date: 2003-03-18
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Belgium, animal disease, egg, health legislation, intra-EU trade, poultry, veterinary inspection

L 73/8

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

19.3.2003

II

(Acts whose publication is not obligatory)

COMMISSION

COMMISSION DECISION

of 18 March 2003

repealing Decision 2003/173/EC concerning protective measures in relation to a strong suspicion
of avian influenza in Belgium

(notified under document number C(2003) 879)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2003/187/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June
1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable
in intra-community trade in certain live animals and products
with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), as last
amended by Council Directive 2002/33/EC (2), and,
in parti-
cular, Article 10 thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

Late on 11 March 2003 the veterinary authorities of
Belgium have informed the Commission about a strong
suspicion of avian influenza in a poultry flock in the
province of Antwerp.

Avian influenza is a highly contagious poultry disease
that can pose a serious threat for the poultry industry.

The Belgium authorities have immediately, before the
implemented the
official confirmation of the disease,
measures foreseen in Council Directive 92/40/EEC (3)
introducing Community measures for the control of
avian influenza while further confirmatory diagnostic
procedures were carried out.

(4)

For the sake of clarity and transparency the Commission
adopted Decision 2003/173/EC (4).

(5)

(6)

In the light of the results of laboratory testing and epide-
miological situation in Belgium, Decision 2003/173/EC
should be repealed.

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accor-
dance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on
the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 2003/173/EC is repealed.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 18 March 2003.

For the Commission

David BYRNE

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.
(2) OJ L 315, 19.11.2002, p. 14.
(3) OJ L 167, 22.6.1992, p. 1.
(4) OJ L 69, 13.3.2003, p. 29.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0845/03 by Dana Scallon (PPE-DE) to the Commission. EU development budget.
Date: 2003-03-18
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Community budget, developing countries, development aid, development policy, reproductive health

C 51 E/52

Official Journal of the European Union

EN

26.2.2004

Reply

(29 September 2003)

in which it pointed out that
The Council would refer to its reply to Written Question E-3104/02,
although, under Article 33 of the TEU, the maintenance of law and order and the safeguarding of internal
security remain an area for which Member States are responsible, combating terrorism is in the Union’s
common interest,
it cited the
principles on which, in accordance with Article 6(1) of the TEU, the Union is founded, and it reiterated its
support for the action taken by Member States to combat terrorism, in compliance with the rule of law.

it drew attention to the anti-terrorist legislation adopted by the Union,

(2004/C 51 E/052)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0845/03

by Dana Scallon (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(18 March 2003)

Subject: EU development budget

Taking into account that the implementation procedure for the Budget 2003 has already started, and
taking into account that the budget for development aid has to remain within the limits of Chapter 4, how
will the Commission fulfil the request of the European Parliament voted in Plenary on 13 February 2003,
to increase the budget for reproductive and sexual health and rights in developing countries from
EUR 55,8 to EUR 73,95 million? (Budget line B7-6312).

From which budget line or from which fund will this money be taken?

Answer given by Mr Nielson on behalf of the Commission

(29 April 2003)

framework for

The Parliament proposed an increase in the financial
the period 2003-2006 for
reproductive and sexual health and rights in developing countries from EUR 60 million (proposal by the
Commission) to EUR 73,95 million. This increase implies that an additional EUR 4 to 5 million will have
to be provided annually in the budget years 2004-2006. In its Annual Policy Strategy for 2004, which also
adapts the programming under the remaining period of the Financial Perspectives up to 2006, the
Commission decided to increase the allocation to the development policy area by more than
EUR 50 million over the period 2004-2006,
inter alia to cover the additional amount required for
reproductive health. This increase comes from a decrease of the margins under heading 4 for the
remaining years of the current Financial Perspectives.

(2004/C 51 E/053)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0850/03

by María Izquierdo Rojo (PSE) to the Council

(18 March 2003)

Subject: Disasters and the ‘European civil protection force’

In view of past experience of disasters in Europe and the shortcomings and deficiencies affecting Galicia,
the Cantabrian coast, Portugal and France in connection with the oil slick caused by the sinking of the
‘Prestige’, and taking into account the fact that the Convention’s working group on defence, chaired by
Commissioner Michel Barnier, has proposed the creation of a European civil protection force to work both
Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with Poland on its participation in the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006)
Date: 2003-03-18
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: EU programme, EU research policy, Poland, innovation, protocol to an agreement, research programme, technological change

C 64/20

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

18.3.2003

Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with the Czech Republic on its participation in the
sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development
and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to
innovation (2002 to 2006) and in the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy
Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation
of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)

(2003/C 64/12)

On 29 October 2002, the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, on behalf
of the European Community, and the Government of the Czech Republic on its participation in the sixth
framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demon-
stration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to
2006) and in the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for
nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area
(2002 to 2006) has been signed.

The full text in English of the Memorandum of Understanding can be found on the following web page:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/enlargement/pas/ocp/ocp_index.htm

Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with Poland on its participation in the sixth
framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development
and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and
to innovation (2002 to 2006)

(2003/C 64/13)

On 29 October 2002, the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, on behalf
of the European Community, and the Government of Poland on its participation in the sixth framework
programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration
activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to
2006) has been signed.

The full text in English of the Memorandum of Understanding can be found on the following web page:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/enlargement/pas/ocp/ocp_index.htm
Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with Slovenia on its participation in the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) and in the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
Date: 2003-03-18
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: EAEC, EU programme, EU research policy, Slovenia, innovation, protocol to an agreement, research programme, technological change

C 64/18

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

18.3.2003

Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with Turkey on its participation in the sixth
framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development
and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and
to innovation (2002 to 2006)

(2003/C 64/08)

On 29 October 2002, the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, on behalf
of the European Community, and the Government of Turkey on its participation in the sixth framework
programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration
activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to
2006) has been signed.

The full text in English of the Memorandum of Understanding can be found on the following web page:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/enlargement/pas/ocp/ocp_index.htm

Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with Slovenia on its participation in the sixth
framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development
and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and
to innovation (2002 to 2006) and in the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic
Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the
creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)

(2003/C 64/09)

On 29 October 2002, the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, on behalf
of the European Community, and the Government of Slovenia on its participation in the sixth framework
programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration
activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to
2006) and in the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom)
for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area
(2002 to 2006) has been signed.

The full text in English of the Memorandum of Understanding can be found on the following web page:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/enlargement/pas/ocp/ocp_index.htm
Notification from Spain concerning Directive 98/27/EC: "qualified entities"
Date: 2003-03-18
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Spain, application of EU law, consumer protection, exchange of information, infringement procedure (EU)

18.3.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 64/17

NOTIFICATION FROM SPAIN CONCERNING DIRECTIVE 98/27/EC: ‘QUALIFIED ENTITIES’

(2003/C 64/07)

INSTITUTO NACIONAL DEL CONSUMO (National Consumers' Institute)

This is an autonomous body coming under the Ministry for Health and Consumer Affairs which,
keeping with Article 51 of
promotes and fosters consumer and user rights.

in
the Constitution and Act 26/84 on Consumer and User Protection,

Chairman: The Under-Secretary for Health and Consumer Affairs
Address: Príncipe de Vergara, 54
E-28006 Madrid

Tel. (34) 91 575 49 30.

ASOCIACIÓN DE USUARIOS DE LA COMUNICACIÓN (AUC) (Association of Media Users)

The purpose of the association is to defend the general interests and basic rights of consumers as laid
down by law, both individual and collective ones. To this end, it has set itself the goal of promoting
education and training for consumers and users, especially as regards rational consumption of goods and
use of services, thus making it easier for them to understand the information directed at them by the mass
media.

Chairman: Alejandro Perales Albert
Address: Cavanilles, 29, 6o B

E-28007 Madrid

Tel. (34) 91 501 67 73.

CONFEDERACIÓN ESPAÑOLA DE ORGANIZACIONES DE AMAS DE CASA, CONSUMIDORES Y
USUARIOS (CEACCU) (Spanish Confederation of Organisations of Housewives, Consumers and Users)

The Confederation's tasks include defending the interest of housewives, consumers and users via the
channels laid down in the applicable legislation, promoting and drawing up reliable and useful information
for housewives, consumers and users, promoting education to improve their ability to make sound choices
and decisions, and coordinating its member organisations' action plans.

Chairwoman: Isabel Ávila Fernández-Monge
Address: San Bernardo, 97/99

E-28015 Madrid

Tel. (34) 91 594 50 89.
Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with the Czech Republic on its participation in the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) and in the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
Date: 2003-03-18
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Czechia, EAEC, EU programme, EU research policy, innovation, protocol to an agreement, research programme, technological change

C 64/20

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

18.3.2003

Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with the Czech Republic on its participation in the
sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development
and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to
innovation (2002 to 2006) and in the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy
Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation
of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)

(2003/C 64/12)

On 29 October 2002, the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, on behalf
of the European Community, and the Government of the Czech Republic on its participation in the sixth
framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demon-
stration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to
2006) and in the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for
nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area
(2002 to 2006) has been signed.

The full text in English of the Memorandum of Understanding can be found on the following web page:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/enlargement/pas/ocp/ocp_index.htm

Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with Poland on its participation in the sixth
framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development
and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and
to innovation (2002 to 2006)

(2003/C 64/13)

On 29 October 2002, the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, on behalf
of the European Community, and the Government of Poland on its participation in the sixth framework
programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration
activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to
2006) has been signed.

The full text in English of the Memorandum of Understanding can be found on the following web page:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/enlargement/pas/ocp/ocp_index.htm
Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with Hungary on its participation in the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) and in the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
Date: 2003-03-18
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: EAEC, EU programme, EU research policy, Hungary, innovation, protocol to an agreement, research programme, technological change

C 64/22

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

18.3.2003

Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with Hungary on its participation in the sixth
framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development
and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and
to innovation (2002 to 2006) and in the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic
Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the
creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)

(2003/C 64/16)

On 29 October 2002, the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, on behalf
of the European Community, and the Government of Hungary on its participation in the sixth framework
programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration
activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to
2006) and in the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom)
for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area
(2002 to 2006) has been signed.

The full text in English of the Memorandum of Understanding can be found on the following web page:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/enlargement/pas/ocp/ocp_index.htm

Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with Estonia on its participation in the sixth
framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development
and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and
to innovation (2002 to 2006)

(2003/C 64/17)

On 29th October 2002, the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, on
behalf of the European Community, and the Government of Estonia on its participation in the sixth
framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demon-
stration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to
2006) has been signed.

The full text in English of the Memorandum of Understanding can be found on the following web page:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/enlargement/pas/ocp/ocp_index.htm
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0843/03 by Jean-Claude Fruteau (PSE) to the Council. Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy.
Date: 2003-03-18
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EP opinion, European Commission, European agricultural model, climate, consultation procedure, drafting of EU law, peripheral region, proposal (EU), reform of the CAP

C 280 E/106

Official Journal of the European Union

EN

21.11.2003

(2003/C 280 E/120)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0843/03

by Jean-Claude Fruteau (PSE) to the Council

(18 March 2003)

Subject: Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy

The principle of a single farm payment subject to compliance with environmental, food safety, animal
welfare, health and occupational safety standards as well as the requirement to keep all farmland in good
condition seems to meet society’s expectations.

However, there are possible concerns that the principle of cross compliance, which makes eligibility for the
single payment dependent on the fulfilment of these requirements, will create some problems for farms in
the ultra-peripheral regions. These regions have their own climatic constraints, which are unknown on the
European continent.

On the basis of Article 299(2) of the Treaty of Amsterdam, what measures does the Council intend to take
to find an appropriate response to this particular situation?

Reply

(22 July 2003)

The Council is currently examining the package of legislative measures proposed by the Commission on
21 January 2003 on the reform of the CAP and on which it asked the European Parliament to deliver an
opinion under the conciliation procedure.

A general preliminary debate was held within the Agriculture/Fisheries Council on 27 January 2003 on the
series of proposals for regulations. That was followed by a further debate at the Council meeting on
17 March 2003, which essentially concerned the sectoral proposals and rural development. In view of the
foregoing, it is premature at this stage to prejudge the outcome of the proceedings and discussions held
within the Council.

Regarding any specific measures for the outermost regions based on Article 299(2) of the EC Treaty, the
Council can only comment on the issue on the basis of a Commission proposal and following the opinion
of the European Parliament.

Nevertheless, the Council will certainly take due account of the European Parliament’s opinion and give its
attention to the impact of the reform on regions with specific characteristics or problems.

(2003/C 280 E/121)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0851/03

by María Izquierdo Rojo (PSE) to the Council

(18 March 2003)

Subject: Morocco’s intention to sign a free-trade agreement with the United States

Might Morocco’s intention to conclude a free-trade agreement with the United States affect the association
agreements and negotiations between it and the European Union?

Reply

(21 July 2003)

The Council would inform the Honourable Member that it has not hitherto discussed this matter and is
therefore unable to give a reply. However, the Council has been informed of discussions on the negotiation
of a free-trade agreement which have been initiated between the Kingdom of Morocco and the United
States.