WRITTEN QUESTION E-0945/03 by Jorge Hernández Mollar (PPE-DE) to the Commission. EU involvement in the restoration of the Gate of the Granadas.
Date: 2003-03-26
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Andalusia, EU financing, Spain, architectural heritage, cultural policy, heritage protection, operational programme, urban renewal

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within the same analysis, the authorities have concluded that the project does not directly or indirectly
affect, either for its characteristics or its location, any area of natural or cultural interest or any protected
area included in ‘Natura 2000’.

In accordance with the Regulation, the Commission examines projects submitted for financing of the
Cohesion Fund on an individual basis and on its own merits.

(1) OJ L 175, 5.7.1985.
(2) OJ L 73, 14.3.1997.

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WRITTEN QUESTION E-0945/03

by Jorge Hernández Mollar (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(26 March 2003)

Subject: EU involvement in the restoration of the ‘Gate of the Granadas’

The ‘Granada Alhambra Trust’ will shortly commence restoring the ‘Gate of the Granadas’, an arched
gateway into the Alhambra, of great architectural value.

The badly dilapidated archway is not merely of architectural value, it is also significant at popular level,
rich in tradition and history.

Does the Commission believe that it ought to be making a major contribution to the restoration work, so
as to enhance its association in the popular mind with restoration work on particularly important historic
buildings which have genuine popular appeal and significance, by identifying with the way that local
people feel about one of the most important historic monuments in the EU?

Answer given by Mrs Reding on behalf of the Commission

(22 May 2003)

The Commission may support initiatives in the area of culture, but only within the framework and
according to the selection criteria of the ‘Culture 2000’ programme, which is the Union’s sole instrument
for financing and planning cultural cooperation.

This programme is intended to support projects that are jointly run and financed by at least three
operators from at least three countries taking part in the programme.

The Honourable Member can find further information at the following site: http://europa.eu.int/comm/
culture/c2000.

Other possible sources of assistance might be the ‘local operational programme (2000-2006)’ or the
‘integrated operational programme for Andalucia (2000-2006)’, which come under the Community
Support Framework setting out the development strategy for the Spanish regions covered by Objective 1.
Priority 5 under the two operational programmes, and in particular measures 5.7 (tourist and cultural
infrastructure) and 5.8 (conservation of the historical, artistic and cultural heritage), might well provide
funding for this type of project.

As,
in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, the choice of projects to be co-funded is the
responsibility of the Member State, any further information can be obtained by contacting the following
national authorities:

(cid:1) Junta de Andalucía (cid:1) Consejería de Economía y Hacienda

Dirección General de Fondos Europeos
Director General
Antonio Valverde Ramos
Edificio Torretriana (cid:1) Isla de la Cartuja (cid:1) C/ Juan Antonio Vizarrón
E-41092 Sevilla
tel. +34.95.5065015
fax +34.95.5065014
e-mail: webmaster@ceh.junta-andalucia.es
web: Junta de Andalucía (cid:1) Consejería de Economía y Hacienda

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(cid:1) Ministerio de Economía y Hacienda (cid:1) Secretaría de Estado de Presupuestos y Gastos

Dirección General de Fondos Comunitarios y Financiación Territoria
Paseo de la Castellana 162
E-28071 Madrid
tel. +34.91.5837301
fax +34.91.4576173
e-mail: aplazab@sepg.minhac.es
web: Secretaría de Estado de Presupuestos y Gastos

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WRITTEN QUESTION E-0961/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(26 March 2003)

Subject: Utilisation of SAVE II and Altener II funds by the municipality of Ancona

In September 2002, the monitoring committee of the Italian ministry of the economy presented its
statement on the expenditure of funding made available by the European Union.

Its research showed that some local authorities were worryingly slow and inefficient in awarding projects.

The European Commission has also emphasised concern on various occasions at the under-utilisation of
European funding by local authorities.

Considering that, in particular, some local municipalities such as Ancona are in great need of European
funding to limit carbon dioxide emissions, improve air quality and combat pollution, can the Commission
indicate:

1. whether the municipality of Ancona has submitted any projects under the SAVE II or Altener II

programmes;

2. whether the municipality of Ancona has received funding for those projects;

3. whether that funding has been utilised?

(2003/C 268 E/180)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0962/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(26 March 2003)

Subject: Utilisation of SAVE II and Altener II funds by the municipality of Carrara

In September 2002, the monitoring committee of the Italian ministry of the economy presented its
statement on the expenditure of funding made available by the European Union.

Its research showed that some local authorities were worryingly slow and inefficient in awarding projects.

The European Commission has also emphasised concern on various occasions at the under-utilisation of
European funding by local authorities.

Considering that, in particular, some local municipalities such as Carrara are in great need of European
funding to limit carbon dioxide emissions, improve air quality and combat pollution, can the Commission
indicate:

1. whether the municipality of Carrara has submitted any projects under the SAVE II or Altener II

programmes;

2. whether the municipality of Carrara has received funding for those projects;

3. whether that funding has been utilised?