do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
Euro exchange rates
Date: 2004-01-16
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: euro, exchange rate

16.1.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 12/1

I

(Information)

COMMISSION

Euro exchange rates (1)

15 January 2004

(2004/C 12/01)

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

1,2635

134,09

7,4481

0,6916

9,164

1,5626

88,23

8,5415

1,9555

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

0,58679

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

32,59

NZD

New Zealand dollar

15,6466

SGD

Singapore dollar

Exchange
rate

0,6717

0,4302

4,742

41 213

237,54

40,77

1 691 000

1,6359

1,6313

9,8088

1,8706

2,1422

267,25

KRW

South Korean won

1 498,83

3,4532

ZAR

South African rand

9,0476

___________
(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3353 — Banque Populaire/DZ Bank/VR Factorem) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2004-01-16
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: economic concentration, exchange of information, financial institution, hire purchase, merger control

16.1.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 12/5

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.3353 — Banque Populaire/DZ Bank/VR Factorem)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2004/C 12/04)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 6 January 2004 the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to
1.
Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97 (2),
by which the undertakings Natex Factorem SA (‘Natex Factorem’) controlled by the French Banque
Populaire Group (‘Banque Populaire’) and VR Leasing AG (‘VR Leasing’) controlled by the German DZ
Bank AG (‘DZ Bank’) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Regulation joint control of the
German undertaking VR Factorem GmbH (‘VR Factorem’) by way of purchase of shares.

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

— Natex Factorem: factoring,

— Banque Populaire: financial services,

— VR Leasing: leasing and complementary services,

— DZ Bank: financial services,

— VR Factorem: factoring.

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. Pursuant
to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under
Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (3), it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under
the procedure set out in the notice.

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.3353 — Banque Populaire/DZ Bank/VR Factorem, to:

European Commission,
Directorate-General for Competition,
Merger Registry,
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.
(3) OJ C 217, 29.7.2000, p. 32.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 75/2004 of 16 January 2004 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2004-01-16
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, pip fruit, stone fruit

L 12/30

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

17.1.2004

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 75/2004

of 16 January 2004

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 particu-
lar 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 Regu-
lation (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex
hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 17 January 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 16 January 2004.

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.

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Official Journal of the European Union

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to the Commission Regulation of 16 January 2004 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 90 70

0805 10 10, 0805 10 30, 0805 10 50

0805 20 10

0805 20 30, 0805 20 50, 0805 20 70,
0805 20 90

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
204
212
999

052
204
220
999

052
204
999

052
204
212
220
421
999

052
204
999

052
204
464
600
624
999

052
600
999

052
060
400
404
720
999

052
060
064
400
720
999

105,1
38,9
137,2
93,7

107,7
122,9
244,4
158,3

96,0
59,2
77,6

50,6
55,7
63,0
47,8
33,9
50,2

77,9
90,1
84,0

81,5
86,3
86,4
69,6
73,1
79,4

78,1
68,0
73,1

63,0
61,8
105,0
96,8
70,5
79,4

41,8
56,5
60,0
80,2
34,5
54,6

(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-0008/04 by Philip Claeys (NI) to the Commission. Accession of Cyprus, immigration.
Date: 2004-01-16
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Cyprus, EU migration policy, accession to the European Union, illegal migration

C 88 E/482

Official Journal of the European Union

EN

8.4.2004

One such freedom relates to the provision of services. A tax rule that denied a deduction for the cost of
work carried out by a business established in another Member State would appear to give rise to
discrimination based on the nationality or place of residence of the service provider. As such, it would be
likely to constitute an infringement of the EC treaty. However, the Commission has no reason to believe
that such a rule might exist in France.

(2004/C 88 E/0495)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0008/04

by Philip Claeys (NI) to the Commission

(16 January 2004)

Subject: Accession of Cyprus, immigration

Following the recent elections in the Turkish part of Cyprus, opposition parties are expressing concern
about the massive registration of Turkey citizens on electoral rolls. There are very close links between
‘President’ Rauf Denktash (and his political supporters) and Turkey. This may lead to a whole range of
problems after Cyprus’s accession. For instance, there is a very real danger that the part of Cyprus occupied
by Turkey will be exploited as a transit zone to allow Turks to emigrate to other EU Member States,
circumventing the immigration ban applied by most Member States of
the European Union. The
government of Cyprus is, after all, encouraging the free movement of people throughout the whole island.

What measures is the Commission considering to tackle this potential problem? Have discussions already
taken place with the authorities in Cyprus on this matter?

Answer given by Mr Verheugen on behalf of the Commission

(4 March 2004)

Cyprus is de facto divided by a United Nations (UN) buffer zone. This dividing line between the Northern
part and the Government Controlled Areas can be crossed only at four crossing points.

The policy of the Republic of Cyprus only allows the crossing of the line by all citizens of the Republic, EU
citizens and third country nationals who are legally residing in the northern part, and EU citizens and third
country nationals who entered the island through the Government Controlled Areas. Thus third country
nationals who entered through the northern part are not allowed to cross to the Government Controlled
Areas.

In the case of a solution before 1 May 2004, the issue would be addressed in the Annan plan which would
serve as a basis for more detailed rules to be established by the European Union.

In the case of no solution by 1 May 2004, Article 2 of Protocol No 10 of the Act of Accession foresees
that the Council shall decide on the terms under which persons will be able to cross the line. On the basis
of this Article, the Commission shall prepare a proposal for a Council Regulation.

There is no risk of illegal immigration via Cyprus into the other Member States, because the new Member
States will be only gradually integrated into the Schengen area.
2004/116/EC: Decision No 1/2004 of 16 January 2004 of the Committee established under the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on Mutual Recognition in relation to Conformity Assessment on the listing of a Conformity Assessment Body under the Sectoral Chapter for Toys
Date: 2004-01-16
Institutions: EC–Switzerland Joint Committee
Subjects: Switzerland, agreement (EU), approval, mutual recognition principle, toy industry

L 34/72

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

6.2.2004

DECISION No 1/2004

of 16 January 2004

of the Committee established under the Agreement between the European Community and the
Swiss Confederation on Mutual Recognition in relation to Conformity Assessment on the listing
of a Conformity Assessment Body under the Sectoral Chapter for Toys

(2004/116/EC)

THE COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on
Mutual Recognition in relation to Conformity Assessment (the Agreement) signed on 21 June 1999, and in
particular Article 10.4(a) and 11 thereof,

Whereas the Agreement entered into force on 1 June 2002;

Whereas the Committee is to take a decision to list a Conformity Assessment Body or Bodies under a
Sectoral Chapter of Annex I of the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

1. The Conformity Assessment Body in Annex A is added to the list of Swiss Conformity Assessment

Bodies under the Sectoral Chapter for Toys in Annex I of the Agreement.

2. This Decision, done in duplicate, shall be signed by the Co-Chairs or other persons authorised to act on

behalf of the Parties. This Decision shall be effective from the date of the later of these signatures.

Signed in Bern, 16 January 2004.

Signed in Brussels, 6 January 2004.

On behalf of the Swiss Confederation

On behalf of the European Community

Heinz HERTIG

Joanna KIOUSSI

ANNEX A

Chapter

Body

Contact/Tel./Fax/E-mail

Directive

3 — Toys

Kantonales Laboratorium Basel-Landschaft
Hammerstrasse 25
CH-4410 Liestal

Dr Peter Wenk
Tel.: (41-61) 906 64 64
Fax: (41-61) 906 64 65
kl@vsd.bl.ch

88/378/EEC
Commission Regulation (EC) No 79/2004 of 16 January 2004 fixing the maximum aid for concentrated butter for the 305th special invitation to tender opened under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 429/90
Date: 2004-01-16
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, butter, production aid

17.1.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 12/37

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 79/2004

of 16 January 2004

fixing the maximum aid for concentrated butter for the 305th special invitation to tender opened
under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 429/90

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 Regulation (EC) No
1787/2003 (2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,

(2)

(3)

In the light of the tenders received, the maximum aid
should be fixed at the level specified below and the end-
use security determined accordingly.

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

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

(1)

In accordance with Commission Regulation (EEC) No
429/90 of 20 February 1990 on the granting by invita-
tion to tender of an aid for concentrated butter intended
for direct consumption in the Community (3), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 124/1999 (4), the inter-
vention agencies are opening a standing invitation to
tender for the granting of aid for concentrated butter;
Article 6 of that Regulation provides that in the light of
the tenders received in response to each special invita-
tion to tender, a maximum amount of aid is to be fixed
for concentrated butter with a minimum fat content of
96 % or a decision is to be taken to make no award; the
end-use security must be fixed accordingly.

Article 1

For the 305th special invitation to tender under the standing
invitation to tender opened by Regulation (EEC) No 429/90,
the maximum aid and the amount of the end-use security shall
be as follows:

— maximum aid:

— end-use security:

EUR 97/100 kg,

EUR 107/100 kg.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 17 January 2004.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 16 January 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.
(2) OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1.
(3) OJ L 45, 21.2.1990, p. 8.
(4) OJ L 16, 21.1.1999, p. 19.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 82/2004 of 16 January 2004 fixing the minimum selling price for skimmed-milk powder for the 52nd individual invitation to tender issued under the standing invitation to tender referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999
Date: 2004-01-16
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, fixing of prices, minimum price, selling price, skimmed milk powder

17.1.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 12/43

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 82/2004

of 16 January 2004

fixing the minimum selling price for skimmed-milk powder for the 52nd individual invitation to
tender issued under the standing invitation to tender referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999

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 Regulation (EC) No
1787/2003 (2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

Pursuant to Article 26 of Commission Regulation (EC)
No 2799/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down
detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No
1255/1999 as regards the grant of aid for skimmed milk
and skimmed-milk powder intended for animal feed and
the sale of
last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1787/2003 (4), interven-
tion agencies have put up for sale by standing invitation
to tender certain quantities of skimmed-milk powder
held by them.

such skimmed-milk powder (3), as

According to Article 30 of the said Regulation, in the
light of the tenders received in response to each indivi-
dual invitation to tender a minimum selling price shall
be fixed or a decision shall be taken to make no award.
The amount of the processing security shall also be fixed

taking account of the difference between the market
price of skimmed-milk powder and the minimum selling
price.

(3)

(4)

In the light of the tenders received, the minimum selling
price should be fixed at the level specified below and the
processing security determined accordingly.

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 52nd individual invitation to tender pursuant to Regu-
lation (EC) No 2799/1999, in respect of which the time limit
for the submission of tenders expired on 13 January 2004, the
minimum selling price and the processing security are fixed as
follows:

— minimum selling price:

— processing security:

EUR 198,00/100 kg,

EUR 52,00/100 kg.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 17 January 2004.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 16 January 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.
(2) OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1.
(3) OJ L 340, 31.12.1999, p. 3.
(4) OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 121.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 78/2004 of 16 January 2004 fixing the maximum purchasing price for butter for the 86th invitation to tender carried out under the standing invitation to tender governed by Regulation (EC) No 2771/1999
Date: 2004-01-16
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, butter, maximum price, purchase

L 12/36

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

17.1.2004

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 78/2004

of 16 January 2004

fixing the maximum purchasing price for butter for the 86th 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 Regulation (EC) No
806/2003 (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 86th invitation to tender issued under Regulation (EC)
No 2771/1999, for which tenders had to be submitted not later
than 13 January 2004, the maximum buying-in price is fixed
at 295,38 EUR/100 kg.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 17 January 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 16 January 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.
(2) OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1.
(3) OJ L 333, 24.12.1999, p. 11.
(4) OJ L 53, 28.2.2003, p. 17.