do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
Euro exchange rates
Date: 2003-03-18
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: euro, exchange rate

18.3.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 64/9

COMMISSION

Euro exchange rates (1)

17 March 2003

(2003/C 64/05)

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

1,0801

127,16

7,4282

0,6827

9,2223

1,4671

84,45

7,804

1,9488

0,5836

31,691

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

0,6254

0,4234

4,3725

35 403

231,925

41,735

1 824 000

1,8011

1,5878

8,4238

1,9528

1,8975

244,85

KRW

South Korean won

1 346,34

3,4522

ZAR

South African rand

8,7688

___________
(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with Latvia 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, Latvia, innovation, protocol to an agreement, research programme, technological change

18.3.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 64/21

Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with Lithuania 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 64/14)

On 29th October 2002, the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, on
behalf of the European Community, and the Government of Lithuania 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

Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with Latvia 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 64/15)

On 29th October 2002, the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, on
behalf of the European Community, and the Government of Latvia 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
Final report of the Hearing Officer in case COMP/38.279 — Viandes Bovines Françaises (pursuant to Article 15 of Commission Decision 2001/462/EC, ECSC of 23 May 2001 on the terms of reference of Hearing Officers in certain competition proceedings (OJ L 162, 19.6.2001, p. 21))
Date: 2003-03-18
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: France, audit, beef, report

19.8.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 195/19

Final report of the Hearing Officer in case COMP/38.279 — Viandes Bovines Françaises

(pursuant to Article 15 of Commission Decision 2001/462/EC, ECSC of 23 May 2001 on the terms
of reference of Hearing Officers in certain competition proceedings (OJ L 162, 19.6.2001, p. 21))

(2003/C 195/13)

The draft decision put before the Commission calls for the following comments as regards respect of the
right to be heard:

1. Access to the file

Following the launching on 30 October 2001 of an own-initiative investigation by the Commission in the
beef and veal sector in France on the basis of information supplied by its Directorate-General for Agri-
culture, a statement of objections was sent on 25 June 2002.

All the documents accessible in the file were sent to the Federations concerned on 1 July 2002. Access to
the file did not elicit any challenge or particular request from the Federations.

2. Time allowed for the parties to reply and be heard

The FNSEA, which was responsible for coordinating the defence of several Federations, requested a few
days' extension of the three-month time limit set for a reply to the statement of objections. This was
agreed to and the final deadline for the submission of replies was set as 4 October 2002.

The parties asked to present their arguments at a formal oral hearing, which took place on 31 October
2002.

On that occasion, the FNICGV asked me to summon several people to the hearing,
in particular, the
former French Minister of Agriculture who was in office when the agreements were signed. This was not
done, as the competition rules applicable do not provide for the Commission to summon witnesses to be
heard at a hearing. The hearing is one reflection of the right to be heard orally, and it is for each party
being heard to produce their own representatives.

3. Concordance between the statement of objections and the draft decision

I have found no new objections in the draft decision compared with the statement of objections.

It follows from the above that the undertakings' right to be heard has been respected.

Done at Brussels, 18 March 2003.

Serge DURANDE
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0828/03 by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission. Use of funds from the action programme for migrant workers by the City of Frosinone.
Date: 2003-03-18
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Latium, action programme, financing, fund (EU), integration of migrants, migrant worker

9.10.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 242 E/185

(2003/C 242 E/196)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0828/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(18 March 2003)

Subject: Use of funds from the action programme for migrant workers by the City of Frosinone

In September 2002, the monitoring committee of the Italian Ministry for Economic Affairs issued a report
on the spending of EU funds.

The report reveals the alarming slowness and inefficiency with which EU funds are allocated to projects by
some regional authorities.

The grave concerns about the inadequate use of European funds by local authorities have frequently been
echoed by the Commission.

Bearing in mind that some local authorities, such as the City of Frosinone, urgently need to use European
funds to support migrant workers, including those from outside the Community, in order to guarantee
them the best conditions in which to live and integrate with the local community, in terms of both work
and social conditions, can the Commission state:

1. whether the City of Frosinone has submitted projects for the action programme for migrant workers?

2. whether the City of Frosinone has secured funding for these projects?

3. whether this funding has been used?

(2003/C 242 E/197)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0894/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(21 March 2003)

Subject: Use of funds from the action programme for migrant workers by the municipality of Fiumicino

In September 2002, the monitoring committee of the Italian Ministry for Economic Affairs issued a report
on the spending of EU funds.

The report reveals the alarming slowness and inefficiency with which EU funds are allocated to projects by
some regional authorities.

The grave concerns about the inadequate use of European funds by local authorities have frequently been
echoed by the Commission.

Bearing in mind that some local authorities, such as the municipality of Fiumicino, urgently need to use
European funds to support migrant workers, including those from outside the Community, in order to
guarantee them the best conditions in which to live and integrate with the local community, in terms of
both work and social conditions, can the Commission state:

1. whether the municipality of Fiumicino has submitted projects for the action programme for migrant

workers?

2. whether the municipality of Fiumicino has secured funding for these projects?

3. whether this funding has been used?
Commission Regulation (EC) No 491/2003 of 18 March 2003 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2003-03-18
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agri-monetary policy, citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, perennial vegetable, pip fruit

19.3.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 73/1

I

(Acts whose publication is obligatory)

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 491/2003

of 18 March 2003

establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and
vegetables

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

(2)

In compliance with the above criteria,
the standard
import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the
Annex to this Regulation,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of
21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the
import arrangements
last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1947/2002 (2), and in parti-
cular Article 4(1) thereof,

fruit and vegetables (1), as

for

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Whereas:

(1)

Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the
outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade nego-
tiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the
standard values for imports from third countries,
in
respect of the products and periods stipulated in the
Annex thereto.

The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of Regula-
tion (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex
hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 19 March 2003.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 18 March 2003.

For the Commission

J. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Agriculture Director-General

(1) OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 66.
(2) OJ L 299, 1.11.2002, p. 17.

L 73/2

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

19.3.2003

to the Commission Regulation of 18 March 2003 establishing the standard import values for determining the
entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

ANNEX

CN code

0702 00 00

0707 00 05

0709 10 00

0709 90 70

0805 10 10, 0805 10 30, 0805 10 50

0805 50 10

0808 10 20, 0808 10 50, 0808 10 90

0808 20 50

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

(EUR/100 kg)

052
060
204
212
999

052
068
204
999

220
999

052
204
999

052
204
212
220
624
999

052
999

039
388
400
404
508
512
524
528
720
728
999

204
388
512
528
999

83,9
137,3
80,4
122,4
106,0

69,1
69,0
115,6
84,6

73,4
73,4

103,0
123,1
113,1

81,6
48,9
45,7
39,6
67,6
56,7

46,0
46,0

111,1
96,8
113,8
98,8
78,8
81,4
75,1
84,7
126,4
94,0
96,1

46,1
75,9
66,5
58,5
61,8

(1) Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2020/2001 (OJ L 273, 16.10.2001, p. 6). Code ‘999’ stands for

‘of other origin’.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0831/03 by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission. Use of funds from the decentralised cooperation programme by the City of Frosinone.
Date: 2003-03-18
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European Regional Development Fund, Latium, cooperation policy, developing countries, fund (EU), local government, project evaluation, regional policy, sustainable development, use of aid

C 11 E/124

Official Journal of the European Union

EN

15.1.2004

However, following ongoing debate on these matters the Commissioner for Agriculture stated at the
Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting on 8 April that the Commission was prepared to examine the
possibility of a return to rotational set-aside and retention of the option of planting non-food crops on set-
aside land, provided the control issue could be satisfactorily resolved.

(2004/C 11 E/123)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0831/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(18 March 2003)

Subject: Use of funds from the decentralised cooperation programme by the City of Frosinone

In September 2002, the monitoring committee of the Italian Ministry for Economic Affairs issued a report
on the spending of EU funds.

The report reveals the alarming slowness and inefficiency with which EU funds are allocated to projects by
some regional authorities.

The grave concerns about the inadequate use of European funds by local authorities have frequently been
echoed by the Commission.

Bearing in mind that some local authorities, such as the City of Frosinone, urgently need to use European
funds to support actions and initiatives encouraging sustainable development undertaken by operators in
the Community and in developing countries, can the Commission state:

1. whether the City of Frosinone has submitted projects for the decentralised cooperation programme?

2. whether the City of Frosinone has secured funding for these projects?

3. whether this funding has been used?

(2004/C 11 E/124)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0893/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(21 March 2003)

Subject: Use of funds from the decentralised cooperation programme by the municipality of Fiumicino

In September 2002, the monitoring committee of the Italian Ministry for Economic Affairs issued a report
on the spending of EU funds.

The report reveals the alarming slowness and inefficiency with which EU funds are allocated to projects by
some regional authorities.

The grave concerns about the inadequate use of European funds by local authorities have frequently been
echoed by the Commission.

Bearing in mind that some local authorities, such as the municipality of Fiumicino, urgently need to use
European funds to support actions and initiatives encouraging sustainable development undertaken by
operators in the Community and in developing countries, can the Commission state:

1. whether the municipality of Fiumicino has submitted projects for the decentralised cooperation

programme?

2. whether the municipality of Fiumicino has secured funding for these projects?

3. whether this funding has been used?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0830/03 by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission. Use of funds from the Culture 2000 programme by the City of Frosinone.
Date: 2003-03-18
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU financing, Italy, commitment of expenditure, cultural promotion, local government

C 88 E/600

Official Journal of the European Union

EN

8.4.2004

agreement with the Global Fund must guarantee that the contribution from the EDF will be used for the
benefit of ACP countries. We expect this contribution agreement to be concluded shortly.

A contribution of EUR 60 million to the Global Fund was also committed under the Community Budget.

(1) The total amount available under the 6th, 7th and 8th EDF, which cover also co-operation with Overseas Countries

and Territories, is EUR 32,8 billion.

(2004/C 88 E/0613)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0830/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(18 March 2003)

Subject: Use of funds from the Culture 2000 programme by the City of Frosinone

In September 2002, the monitoring committee of the Italian Ministry for Economic Affairs issued a report
on the spending of EU funds.

The report reveals the alarming slowness and inefficiency with which EU funds are allocated to projects by
some regional authorities.

The grave concerns about the inadequate use of European funds by local authorities have frequently been
echoed by the Commission.

Bearing in mind that some local authorities, such as the City of Frosinone, urgently need to use European
funds to enhance the common cultural area in all its diversity and respecting all its traditions, nurturing
professional mobility, and promoting access to and dissemination of art and culture, can the Commission
state:

1. whether the City of Frosinone has submitted projects for the Culture 2000 programme?

2. whether the City of Frosinone has secured funding for these projects?

3. whether this funding has been used?

(2004/C 88 E/0614)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0892/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(21 March 2003)

Subject: Use of funds from the Culture 2000 programme by the municipality of Fiumicino

In September 2002, the monitoring committee of the Italian Ministry for Economic Affairs issued a report
on the spending of EU funds.

The report reveals the alarming slowness and inefficiency with which EU funds are allocated to projects by
some regional authorities.

The grave concerns about the inadequate use of European funds by local authorities have frequently been
echoed by the Commission.

Bearing in mind that some local authorities, such as the municipality of Fiumicino, urgently need to use
European funds to enhance the common cultural area in all its diversity and respecting all its traditions,
nurturing creativity and professional mobility, and promoting access to and dissemination of art and
culture, can the Commission state:

1. whether the municipality of Fiumicino has submitted projects for the Culture 2000 programme?

2. whether the municipality of Fiumicino has secured funding for these projects?

3. whether this funding has been used?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0835/03 by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission. Use of funds from LIFE III, the fifth action programme in relation to the environment and sustainable development, and environmental training and awareness campaigns, by the City of Frosinone.
Date: 2003-03-18
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Latium, action programme, award of contract, environmental protection, local government, project evaluation, public awareness campaign, sustainable development, use of aid

21.11.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 280 E/97

(2003/C 280 E/104)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0835/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(18 March 2003)

Subject: Use of funds from LIFE III, the fifth action programme in relation to the environment and
sustainable development, and environmental training and awareness campaigns, by the City of
Frosinone

In September 2002, the monitoring committee of the Italian Ministry for Economic Affairs issued a report
on the spending of EU funds.

The report reveals the alarming slowness and inefficiency with which EU funds are allocated to projects by
some regional authorities.

The grave concerns about the inadequate use of European funds by local authorities have frequently been
echoed by the Commission.

Bearing in mind that some local authorities, such as the City of Frosinone, urgently need to use European
funds for the preservation and protection of the environment, can the Commission state:

1. whether the City of Frosinone has submitted projects for the LIFE III programme, the fifth action
programme in relation to the environment and sustainable development, or for environmental training
and awareness campiagns?

2. whether the City of Frosinone has secured funding for these projects?

3. whether this funding has been used?

(2003/C 280 E/105)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0887/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(21 March 2003)

Subject: Use of funds from LIFE III, the fifth action programme in relation to the environment and
sustainable development, and environmental training and awareness campaigns, by the municipal-
ity of Fiumicino

In September 2002, the monitoring committee of the Italian Ministry for Economic Affairs issued a report
on the spending of EU funds.

The report reveals the alarming slowness and inefficiency with which EU funds are allocated to projects by
some regional authorities.

The grave concerns about the inadequate use of European funds by local authorities have frequently been
echoed by the Commission.

Bearing in mind that some local authorities, such as the municipality of Fiumicino, urgently need to use
European funds for the preservation and protection of the environment, can the Commission state:

1. whether the municipality of Fiumicino has submitted projects for the LIFE III programme, the fifth
action programme in relation to the environment and sustainable development, or for environmental
training and awareness campaigns?

2. whether the municipality of Fiumicino has secured funding for these projects?

3. whether this funding has been used?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0829/03 by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission. Use of funds from the action programme to promote civil protection by the City of Frosinone.
Date: 2003-03-18
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU financing, Italy, action programme, civil defence, local government, management, project evaluation

7.11.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 268 E/137

The Commission is further aware of a ruling of the Dutch Council of State (Raad van State) in this context
of 21 February 2003. However, the Commission is currently not in a position to comment on the
consequences of this ruling on the parallel activities mentioned by the Honourable Member.

(1) OJ L 103, 25.4.1979.
(2) OJ L 206, 22.7.1992.

(2003/C 268 E/136)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0829/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(18 March 2003)

Subject: Use of funds from the action programme to promote civil protection by the City of Frosinone

In September 2002, the monitoring committee of the Italian Ministry for Economic Affairs issued a report
on the spending of EU funds.

The report reveals the alarming slowness and inefficiency with which EU funds are allocated to projects by
some regional authorities.

The grave concerns about the inadequate use of European funds by local authorities have frequently been
echoed by the Commission.

Bearing in mind that some local authorities, such as the City of Frosinone, urgently need to use European
funds for the civil protection of persons and goods, whether by preventing, or at least dealing with,
potential natural disasters or even so-called technological and industrial disasters, can the Commission
state:

1. whether the City of Frosinone has submitted projects for the action programme to support civil

protection?

2. whether the City of Frosinone has secured funding for these projects?

3. whether this funding has been used?

(2003/C 268 E/137)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0889/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(21 March 2003)

Subject: Use of funds from the action programme to promote civil protection by the municipality of

Fiumicino

In September 2002, the monitoring committee of the Italian Ministry for Economic Affairs issued a report
on the spending of EU funds.

The report reveals the alarming slowness and inefficiency with which EU funds are allocated to projects by
some regional authorities.

The grave concerns about the inadequate use of European funds by local authorities have frequently been
echoed by the Commission.