do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1042/03 by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission. Use of funds from the Leader+ programme by the municipality of Pisa.
Date: 2003-03-28
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU financing, EU programme, Tuscany, eligibility criteria, fund (EU), principle of subsidiarity, project evaluation, regional and local authorities, rural development, sustainable development

6.3.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 58 E/43

(2004/C 58 E/055)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1042/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(28 March 2003)

Subject: Use of funds from the Leader+ programme by the municipality of Pisa

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 Pisa, urgently need to use
European funds to support innovative rural development measures aimed at enhancing the cultural and
natural heritage, creating new jobs by strengthening the local economy and improving the organisational
capacity of rural communities,

can the Commission state:

1. whether the municipality of Pisa has submitted projects for the Leader+ programme?

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

3. whether this funding has been used?

(2004/C 58 E/056)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1043/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(28 March 2003)

Subject: Use of funds from the Leader+ programme by the municipality of Pistoia

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 Pistoia, urgently need to use
European funds to support innovative rural development measures aimed at enhancing the cultural and
natural heritage, creating new jobs by strengthening the local economy and improving the organisational
capacity of rural communities,

can the Commission state:

1. whether the municipality of Pistoia has submitted projects for the Leader+ programme?

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

3. whether this funding has been used?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1021/03 by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission. Use of funds from the 2000 City Twinning Programme by the municipality of Macerata.
Date: 2003-03-28
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU programme, Marches, financing, fund (EU), twinning

C 242 E/204

Official Journal of the European Union

EN

9.10.2003

(2003/C 242 E/233)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1021/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(28 March 2003)

Subject: Use of funds from the 2000 City Twinning Programme by the municipality of Macerata

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 EU subsidies include a support programme to foster the twinning of European cities
and that many Italian cities, including the municipality of Macerata, would be particularly appropriate for
events of this kind,

Can the Commission say:

1. whether the municipality of Macerata has submitted projects to benefit from funding under the 2000

City Twinning Programme?

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

3. whether this funding has been used?

(2003/C 242 E/234)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1022/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(28 March 2003)

Subject: Use of funds from the 2000 City Twinning Programme by the municipality of Massa

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 EU subsidies include a support programme to foster the twinning of European cities
and that many Italian cities, including the municipality of Massa, would be particularly appropriate for
events of this kind,

Can the Commission say:

1. whether the municipality of Massa has submitted projects to benefit from funding under the 2000

City Twinning Programme?

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

3. whether this funding has been used?
Commission Regulation (EC) No 564/2003 of 28 March 2003 fixing the maximum purchasing price for butter for the 69th invitation to tender carried out under the standing invitation to tender governed by Regulation (EC) No 2771/1999
Date: 2003-03-28
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, butter, maximum price, purchase price

29.3.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 82/7

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 564/2003

of 28 March 2003

fixing the maximum purchasing price for butter for the 69th invitation to tender carried out under
the standing invitation to tender governed by Regulation (EC) No 2771/1999

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17
May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk
and milk products (1), as last amended by Commission Regula-
tion (EC) No 509/2002 (2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

Article 13 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2771/
1999 of 16 December 1999 laying down detailed rules
for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/
1999 as regards intervention on the market in butter
and cream (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No
359/2003 (4), provides that, in the light of the tenders
received for each invitation to tender, a maximum
buying-in price is to be fixed in relation to the interven-
tion price applicable and that it may also be decided not
to proceed with the invitation to tender.

(2)

(3)

As a result of
buying-in price should be fixed as set out below.

the tenders received,

the maximum

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in
accordance with the opinion of
the Management
Committee for Milk and Milk Products,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For the 69th invitation to tender issued under Regulation (EC)
No 2771/1999, for which tenders had to be submitted not later
than 25 March 2003, the maximum buying-in price is fixed at
295,38 EUR/100 kg.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 29 March 2003.

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

Done at Brussels, 28 March 2003.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.
(2) OJ L 79, 22.3.2002, p. 15.
(3) OJ L 333, 24.12.1999, p. 11.
(4) OJ L 53, 28.2.2003, p. 17.
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3086 — Gaz de France/Preussag Energie) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2003-03-28
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: economic concentration, exchange of information, gas industry, merger control, oil industry

C 76/22

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

28.3.2003

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.3086 — Gaz de France/Preussag Energie)

(2003/C 76/05)

(Text with EEA relevance)

1.
On 20 March 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 Gaz de France (GdF), France, acquires, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of
the Regulation, control of the German activities of the undertaking Preussag Energie GmbH (PEG),
Germany, belonging to the TUI Group, by way of purchase of shares.

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

— GdF: exploration/production, storage, transportation, distribution and supply of gas,

— PEG: exploration, development, production and sale of crude oil and gas, upstream gas and oil trans-

portation by pipeline and processing and gas storage all in Germany.

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 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference
COMP/M.3086 — Gaz de France/Preussag Energie, to:

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.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1051/03 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 municipality of Macerata.
Date: 2003-03-28
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Marches, action programme, award of contract, environmental protection, local government, project evaluation, public awareness campaign, sustainable development, use of aid

C 280 E/100

Official Journal of the European Union

EN

21.11.2003

(2003/C 280 E/110)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1051/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(28 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 Macerata

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 Macerata, urgently need to use
European funds for the preservation and protection of the environment,

Can the Commission state:

1. whether the municipality of Macerata 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 Macerata has secured funding for these projects?

3. whether this funding has been used?

(2003/C 280 E/111)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1052/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(28 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 Massa

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 Massa, urgently need to use
European funds for the preservation and protection of the environment,

Can the Commission state:

1. whether the municipality of Massa 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 Massa has secured funding for these projects?

3. whether this funding has been used?
Euro exchange rates
Date: 2003-03-28
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: euro, exchange rate

28.3.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 76/1

I

(Information)

COMMISSION

Euro exchange rates (1)

27 March 2003

(2003/C 76/01)

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

1,0723

128,39

7,4263

0,6811

9,2527

1,4793

84,18

7,8415

1,9496

LVL

MTL

PLN

ROL

SIT

SKK

TRL

AUD

CAD

Currency

Latvian lats

Maltese lira

Polish zloty

Romanian leu

Slovenian tolar

Slovak koruna

Turkish lira

Australian dollar

Canadian dollar

0,58404

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

31,823

NZD

New Zealand dollar

15,6466

SGD

Singapore dollar

Exchange
rate

0,6234

0,4229

4,3587

35 940

231,7715

41,433

1 846 000

1,7852

1,5711

8,3631

1,951

1,8961

246,38

3,453

KRW

ZAR

South Korean won

1 336,84

South African rand

8,5421

___________
(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 578/2003 of 28 March 2003 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 laying down special detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 as regards export licences and export refunds in the case of milk and milk products
Date: 2003-03-28
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: export licence, export refund, milk, milk product

L 82/32

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

29.3.2003

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 578/2003

of 28 March 2003

derogating from Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 laying down special detailed rules for the applica-
tion of Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 as regards export licences and export refunds in the
case of milk and milk products

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17
May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk
and milk products (1), as last amended by Commission Regula-
tion (EC) No 509/2002 (2), and in particular Article 30(1)
thereof,

Whereas:

ments necessary, the application period for the quota for
the period from 1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004 should be
postponed.

(2)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in
accordance with the opinion of
the Management
Committee for Milk and Milk Products,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

(1)

Article 20a of Commission Regulation (EC) No 174/
1999 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 186/
2003 (4), lays down the rules for administering the milk
powder quota for exports to the Dominican Republic
under the Memorandum of Understanding between the
European Community and the Dominican Republic,
approved by Council Decision 98/486/EC (5). As a result
of difficulties with the application of that Memorandum
that could make amendments to the existing arrange-

By way of derogation from Article 20a(7) of Regulation (EC)
No 174/1999, for the period from 1 July 2003 to 30 June
2004, licence applications shall be lodged from 1 to 10 May
2003.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its
publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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

Done at Brussels, 28 March 2003.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.
(2) OJ L 79, 22.3.2002, p. 15.
(3) OJ L 20, 27.1.1999, p. 8.
(4) OJ L 27, 1.2.2003, p. 11.
(5) OJ L 218, 6.8.1998, p. 45.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1035/03 by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission. Use of funds from the Leader+ programme by the municipality of Carrara.
Date: 2003-03-28
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU financing, EU programme, Tuscany, eligibility criteria, fund (EU), principle of subsidiarity, project evaluation, regional and local authorities, rural development, sustainable development

6.3.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 58 E/41

(2004/C 58 E/051)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1035/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(28 March 2003)

Subject: Use of funds from the Leader+ programme by the municipality of Carrara

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 Carrara, urgently need to use
European funds to support innovative rural development measures aimed at enhancing the cultural and
natural heritage, creating new jobs by strengthening the local economy and improving the organisational
capacity of rural communities,

can the Commission state:

1. whether the municipality of Carrara has submitted projects for the Leader+ programme?

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

3. whether this funding has been used?

(2004/C 58 E/052)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1036/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(28 March 2003)

Subject: Use of funds from the Leader+ programme by the municipality of Florence

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 Florence, urgently need to use
European funds to support innovative rural development measures aimed at enhancing the cultural and
natural heritage, creating new jobs by strengthening the local economy and improving the organisational
capacity of rural communities,

can the Commission state:

1. whether the municipality of Florence has submitted projects for the Leader+ programme?

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

3. whether this funding has been used?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1047/03 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 municipality of Ancona.
Date: 2003-03-28
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Marches, action programme, award of contract, environmental protection, local government, project evaluation, public awareness campaign, sustainable development, use of aid

C 280 E/98

Official Journal of the European Union

EN

21.11.2003

(2003/C 280 E/106)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1047/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(28 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 Ancona

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 Ancona, urgently need to use
European funds for the preservation and protection of the environment,

Can the Commission state:

1. whether the municipality of Ancona 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 Ancona has secured funding for these projects?

3. whether this funding has been used?

(2003/C 280 E/107)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1048/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(28 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 Carrara

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 Carrara, urgently need to use
European funds for the preservation and protection of the environment,

Can the Commission state:

1. whether the municipality of Carrara 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 Carrara has secured funding for these projects?

3. whether this funding has been used?