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WRITTEN QUESTION E-1210/03 by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission. Use of funds under the Framework for action on sustainable urban development in the European Union by the municipality of Ancona.
Date: 2003-04-02
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU financing, Marches, local government, urban problem, urbanisation

13.3.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 65 E/63

Decision No 451/2003/EC of the Parliament and of the Council of 27 February 2003 establishing the
second phase of the Socrates programme (1) provides that the eligible languages for the actions targeting
foreign languages learning within Lingua and Comenius are the official
languages of the Community,
together with Irish and Lëtzeburgesch, and with priority given to the less widely used or less widely taught
of these languages. Minority or regional languages are not eligible under these actions.

By extension, the same principle shall apply to Turkey’s participation in the said programmes.

Outside the framework of Lingua or Comenius language projects, it is important to notice, however, that
regional and minority languages may constitute the subject and collaboration theme of other Socrates or
Leonardo da Vinci projects.

(1) OJ L 69, 13.3.2003.

(2004/C 65 E/066)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1210/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(2 April 2003)

Subject: Use of funds under the Framework for action on sustainable urban development in the European

Union by the municipality 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 to promote sustainable urban development,

can the Commission state:

1. whether the municipality of Ancona has submitted projects for the Framework for action on

sustainable urban development in the European Union?

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

3. whether this funding has been used?

(2004/C 65 E/067)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1211/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(2 April 2003)

Subject: Use of funds under the Framework for action on sustainable urban development in the European

Union 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.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 602/2003 of 2 April 2003 determining the extent to which applications lodged in March 2003 for import rights in respect of frozen beef intended for processing may be accepted
Date: 2003-04-02
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: beef, food processing, frozen product, import licence, quantitative restriction, tariff quota

3.4.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 86/3

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 602/2003

of 2 April 2003

determining the extent to which applications lodged in March 2003 for import rights in respect of
frozen beef intended for processing may be accepted

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 995/2002 of
11 June 2002 opening and administering an import tariff quota
for frozen beef intended for processing (1 July 2002 to 30 June
2003) (1), and in particular Article 3(4) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 995/2002 provides,
where applicable, for a further allocation of quantities
not covered by licence applications submitted by 21
February 2003.

Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 426/2003
of 6 March 2003 providing for reallocation of import
rights under Regulation (EC) No 995/2002 opening and
providing for the administration of an import
tariff
quota for frozen beef intended for processing (2), estab-
lishes the quantities of frozen beef for processing which
may be imported under special conditions until 30 June
2003.

(3)

Article 3(4) of Regulation (EC) No 995/2002 lays down
the quantities applied for may be reduced. The
that
lodged relate to total quantities which
applications

exceed the quantities available. Under these circum-
stances and taking care to ensure an equitable distribu-
is appropriate to
tion of
reduce proportionally the quantities applied for,

the available quantities,

it

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Every application for import rights lodged in accordance with
Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 995/2002 shall be granted to
the following extent, expressed as bone-in beef:

— 49,3092 % of

the quantity requested for beef

imports
intended for the manufacture of ‘preserves’ as defined by
Article 7(a) of Regulation (EC) No 995/2002,

— 91,5947 % of

the quantity requested for beef

imports
intended for the manufacture of products as defined by
Article 7(b) of Regulation (EC) No 995/2002.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 3 April 2003.

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

Done at Brussels, 2 April 2003.

For the Commission

J. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Agriculture Director-General

(1) OJ L 152, 12.6.2002, p. 3.
(2) OJ L 64, 7.3.2003, p. 27.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1216/03 by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission. Use of funds under the Framework for action on sustainable urban development in the European Union by the municipality of Perugia.
Date: 2003-04-02
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU financing, Umbria, local government, urban problem, urbanisation

C 65 E/66

Official Journal of the European Union

EN

13.3.2004

Bearing in mind that some local authorities, such as the municipality of Massa, urgently need to use
European funds to promote sustainable urban development,

can the Commission state:

1. whether the municipality of Massa has submitted projects for the Framework for action on sustainable

urban development in the European Union?

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

3. whether this funding has been used?

(2004/C 65 E/072)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1216/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(2 April 2003)

Subject: Use of funds under the Framework for action on sustainable urban development in the European

Union by the municipality of Perugia

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 Perugia, urgently need to use
European funds to promote sustainable urban development,

can the Commission state:

1. whether the municipality of Perugia has submitted projects for the Framework for action on

sustainable urban development in the European Union?

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

3. whether this funding has been used?

(2004/C 65 E/073)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1217/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(2 April 2003)

Subject: Use of funds under the Framework for action on sustainable urban development in the European

Union by the municipality of Pesaro

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 Pesaro, urgently need to use
European funds to promote sustainable urban development,
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.3088 — Duferco/Sorral/Beautor) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2003-04-02
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: distributive trades, economic concentration, iron and steel product, merger control, plastics, production, restrictive-practice authorisation, steel

C 79/6

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

2.4.2003

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.3088 — Duferco/Sorral/Beautor)

(2003/C 79/03)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 20 March 2003 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 French 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 ‘CFR’ version of the CELEX database, under document No 303M3088. CELEX

is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.

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WRITTEN QUESTION E-1214/03 by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission. Use of funds under the Framework for action on sustainable urban development in the European Union by the municipality of Macerata.
Date: 2003-04-02
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU financing, Marches, local government, urban problem, urbanisation

13.3.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 65 E/65

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 Livorno, urgently need to use
European funds to promote sustainable urban development,

can the Commission state:

1. whether the municipality of Livorno has submitted projects for the Framework for action on

sustainable urban development in the European Union?

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

3. whether this funding has been used?

(2004/C 65 E/070)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1214/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(2 April 2003)

Subject: Use of funds under the Framework for action on sustainable urban development in the European

Union 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 some local authorities, such as the municipality of Macerata, urgently need to use
European funds to promote sustainable urban development,

can the Commission state:

1. whether the municipality of Macerata has submitted projects for the Framework for action on

sustainable urban development in the European Union?

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

3. whether this funding has been used?

(2004/C 65 E/071)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1215/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(2 April 2003)

Subject: Use of funds under the Framework for action on sustainable urban development in the European

Union 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.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 608/2003 of 2 April 2003 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2505/96 concerning the quota volume of certain autonomous Community tariff quotas
Date: 2003-04-02
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agricultural product, chemical product, industrial product, tariff quota

L 86/20

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

3.4.2003

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 608/2003

of 2 April 2003

amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2505/96 concerning the quota volume of certain autono-
mous Community tariff quotas

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2505/96 of 20
December 1996 opening and providing for the administration
of autonomous Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural
and industrial products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC)
No 2287/2002 (2), and in particular Article 6 thereof,

Whereas:

The quota amount provided for in Regulation (EC) No
2505/96 for certain autonomous Community tariff
quotas is insufficient to meet the needs of the Commu-
nity industry for the current quota period.

In order to ensure uninterrupted use of these quotas,
amounts should be increased with effect from 1 January
2003 or 1 July 2002 depending on the starting date of
these quotas.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in
accordance with the opinion of
the Customs Code
Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2505/96 is hereby amended as
follows:

1. For the quota period from 1 January to 30 June 2003 the
amount of the tariff quota of which the order number is
09.2612 is replaced by 150 tonnes.

2. For the quota period from 1 July 2002 to 30 June 2003 the
amount of the tariff quota of which the order number is
09.2976 is replaced by 900 000 units.

Article 2

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

Regulation (EC) No 2505/96 should be amended accord-
ingly.

It shall apply from 1 January 2003, except for Article 1(2)
which shall apply from 1 July 2002.

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

Done at Brussels, 2 April 2003.

For the Commission

Frederik BOLKESTEIN

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 345, 31.12.1996, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 348, 21.12.2002, p. 42.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1201/03 by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission. Use of funds under the Sport for the Disabled programme by the municipality of Prato.
Date: 2003-04-02
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU programme, Tuscany, fund (EU), integration of people with disabilities, local government, project evaluation, sport, use of aid

15.1.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 11 E/147

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 for the integration of disabled people through sport,

can the Commission state:

1. whether the municipality of Pistoia has submitted projects for the Sport for the Disabled programme?

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

3. whether this funding has been used?

(2004/C 11 E/167)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1201/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(2 April 2003)

Subject: Use of funds under the Sport for the Disabled programme by the municipality of Prato

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 Prato, urgently need to use
European funds for the integration of disabled people through sport,

can the Commission state:

1. whether the municipality of Prato has submitted projects for the Sport for the Disabled programme?

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

3. whether this funding has been used?

(2004/C 11 E/168)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1202/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(2 April 2003)

Subject: Use of funds under the Sport for the Disabled programme by the municipality of Siena

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.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1247/03 by Robert Evans (PSE) to the Commission. Burmese refugees.
Date: 2003-04-02
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU aid, EU relations, Myanmar/Burma, Thailand, aid to refugees, financial aid

8.4.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 88 E/343

(2004/C 88 E/0349)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1247/03

by Robert Evans (PSE) to the Commission

(2 April 2003)

Subject: Burmese refugees

Is the Commission aware of the current plight of Burmese refugees inside Thailand?

Constituents have raised concerns around the Thai Government’s inability to cope with the refugees and
the Government’s desire to close the refugee camps and return them across the border. Is the European
Union providing any financial or diplomatic support to the Thai Government or the refugees to prevent a
human rights disaster?

Answer given by Mr Patten on behalf of the Commission

(7 May 2003)

The Commission is well aware of the situation of Burmese refugees, mainly of ethnic minority origin,
sheltered in camps on the Thai-Burma border.

The Commission is currently one of the most important donors to the Burmese refugee population in
Thailand. Its assistance, implemented by European non-governmental organisations (NGOs), predominantly
takes the form of provision of food and basic goods teamed with medical assistance and training. During
the last years the Commission has provided between EUR 7 and 7,5 million per year to these activities.

The Commission Delegation in Thailand follows the situation of the Burmese refugees very closely,
through direct visits to the camps and via frequent contacts with NGOs and other organisations
supporting the refugee population.

In addition, the Commission continues to have an open dialogue with the Thai authorities about the
situation in the refugee camps and on its policy towards the Burmese refugees. Its concerns regarding the
treatment of Burmese refugees and reports of forced deportations by Thai authorities have been raised in
recent bilateral meetings, such as the Community-Thailand Senior Officials’ Meeting which took place on
29 and 30 January 2003 in Brussels.

The Commission will continue to monitor the situation and remains ready to take further action should
the situation of the Burmese refugees deteriorate dramatically.

(2004/C 88 E/0350)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-1251/03

by Carlos Bautista Ojeda (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

Subject: Crisis in the European tourist industry

(26 March 2003)

At the end of 2002 the possibility that an armed conflict might break out in Iraq put a freeze on the
reserves for summer 2003 and this brought to a halt the tentative recovery which the tourist industry had
been experiencing since the middle of 2002. The outbreak of war in Iraq has only made matters worse.

This state of uncertainty may have a damaging effect on the European tourist industry and, consequently,
on the EU’s economy.

Has the Commission done anything to alleviate this state of affairs and if so, what? If not, is it intending to
take any action?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1224/03 by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission. Use of funds under the Framework for action on sustainable urban development in the European Union by the municipality of Frosinone.
Date: 2003-04-02
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU financing, Latium, local government, urban problem, urbanisation

C 65 E/70

Official Journal of the European Union

EN

13.3.2004

can the Commission state:

1. whether the municipality of Fiumicino has submitted projects for the Framework for action on

sustainable urban development in the European Union?

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

3. whether this funding has been used?

(2004/C 65 E/080)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1224/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(2 April 2003)

Subject: Use of funds under the Framework for action on sustainable urban development in the European

Union by the municipality 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 municipality of Frosinone, urgently need to use
European funds to promote sustainable urban development,

can the Commission state:

1. whether the municipality of Frosinone has submitted projects for the Framework for action on

sustainable urban development in the European Union?

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

3. whether this funding has been used?

(2004/C 65 E/081)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1235/03

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(2 April 2003)

Subject: Rome city authorities: use of funds available under the Action Framework for sustainable urban

development in the EU

In September 2002 the Italian Economic Affairs Ministry’s monitoring committee submitted a statement of
expenditure in respect of funding provided by the EU.

The statement worryingly reveals (cid:1) amongst other things (cid:1) that some local and regional bodies are very
slow and inefficient when it comes to authorising projects.

Similar concern regarding the underuse of EU funding by such bodies has been expressed on a number of
occasions (cid:1) not least by the Commission itself.

With particular regard to the fact that certain local and regional bodies (such as the Rome city authorities)
are greatly in need of EU funding in order to promote sustainable urban development,