do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision authorising the Member States which are Contracting Parties to the Paris Convention of 29 July 1960 on Third Party Liability in the Field of Nuclear Energy to ratify, in the interest of the European Community, the Protocol amending that Convention, or to accede to it (14305/2003 — C5-0611/2003 — 2003/0150(AVC))
Date: 2004-02-26
Institutions: Committee on Legal Affairs, European Parliament
Subjects: European convention, civil liability, help for victims, indemnification, nuclear accident, nuclear energy, revision of an agreement

23.4.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 98 E/123

Thursday 26 February 2004

1.

2.

Approves the Commission proposal;

Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

Calls for initiation of the conciliation procedure under the Joint Declaration of 4 March 1975 if the

3.
Council intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal sub-

4.
stantially;

5.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

P5_TA(2004)0105

Third party liability in the field of nuclear energy ***

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision authorising the
Member States which are Contracting Parties to the Paris Convention of 29 July 1960 on Third
Party Liability in the Field of Nuclear Energy to ratify, in the interest of the European Community,
the Protocol amending that Convention, or to accede to it (14305/2003 (cid:1) C5-0611/2003 (cid:1)
2003/0150(AVC))

(Assent procedure)

The European Parliament,

(cid:1) having regard to the proposal for a Council decision (14305/2003) (1),

(cid:1) having regard to the request for assent submitted by the Council pursuant to Article 300(3) second
subparagraph, in conjunction wiht Article 61(c), Article 67 and Article 300(2) first subparagraph of the
EC Treaty (C5-0611/2003),

(cid:1) having regard to Rule 86(1) of its Rules of Procedure,

(cid:1) having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market

(A5-0036/2004),

1.

2.

Gives its assent to proposal for a Council decision;

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

(1) Not yet published in the OJ.

P5_TA(2004)0106

EC-Macao agreement on readmission of residents without authorisation *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision concerning the
conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Macao Special Adminis-
trative Region of the People’s Republic of China on the readmission of persons residing without
authorisation (10667/1/2003 (cid:1) C5-0490/2003 (cid:1) 2003/0054(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

(cid:1) having regard to the Council proposal (10667/1/2003) (1),

(cid:1) having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 151) (1),

(1) Not yet published in the OJ.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0554/04 by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission. Paid paternity leave.
Date: 2004-02-26
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European Commission, European Parliament, European social policy, interinstitutional relations (EU), operation of the Institutions, paternity leave, proposal (EU)

3.4.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 84 E/627

(2004/C 84 E/0701)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0553/04

by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission

(26 February 2004)

Subject: Revision of pregnant workers directive

What action has the Commission taken in response to paragraph 7(g) of the European Parliament’s
resolution (P5_TA(2003)0369) of 3 September 2003 on implementing the social policy agenda which
urged the Commission come forward with proposals to amend Directive 92/85/EEC (1) on the introduction
of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health at work of pregnant workers and workers
who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding, in the spirit of the proposals contained in the European
Parliament’s resolution (A5-0155/2000 (2)) of 6 July 2000, particularly concerning the duration of
maternity leave?

(1) OJ L 348, 28.11.1992, p. 1.
(2) OJ C 121, 24.4.2001, p. 473.

(2004/C 84 E/0702)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0554/04

by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission

(26 February 2004)

Subject: Paid paternity leave

What action has the Commission taken in response to paragraph 10 of
the European Parliament’s
resolution (P5_TA(2003)0369) of 3 September 2003 on implementing the social policy agenda which
urged the Commission to submit a proposal for a directive, based on Article 141(3) of the Treaty, on paid
paternity leave?

(2004/C 84 E/0703)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0555/04

by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission

(26 February 2004)

Subject: Illiteracy and social exclusion

What action has the Commission taken in response to paragraph 7(m) of the European Parliament’s
resolution (P5_TA(2003)0369) of 3 September 2003 on implementing the social policy agenda which
urged the Commission to produce a Green Paper on illiteracy and social exclusion?

(2004/C 84 E/0704)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0556/04

by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission

Subject: Definition of criteria for the recognition of disabilities

(26 February 2004)

What action has the Commission taken in response to paragraph 7(h) of the European Parliament’s
resolution (P5_TA(2003)0369) of 3 September 2003 on implementing the social policy agenda which
urged the Commission to define criteria for the recognition of disabilities and adopt an action plan aimed
at effective prevention of musculoskeletal injuries at work?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0563/04 by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission. Implementation of the Nitrates Directive in Ireland.
Date: 2004-02-26
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Ireland, application of EU law, pollution from agricultural sources, water pollution, water protection

C 84 E/428

Official Journal of the European Union

EN

3.4.2004

(2004/C 84 E/0498)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0561/04

by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission

(26 February 2004)

Subject: Ireland and Nitrates Directive

The Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC (1)) was adopted by the Council on 12 December 1991 and should
have been implemented in full by all Member States by 1995 at the latest.

In October 2001, the Commission referred Ireland to the European Court of Justice for failing to comply
with the Directive. On 26 June 2003, Advocate-General Geelhoed of the ECJ delivered an opinion to the
effect that Ireland had failed to fulfil its obligations under this Directive and ordered Ireland to pay the
costs of the case.

Could the Commission therefore clarify the claim made by the Irish Minister for Agriculture at the Annual
General Meeting of
Ireland has negotiated
a derogation from the Nitrates Directive?

the Irish Farmers’ Association on 14 January 2004 that

(1) OJ L 375, 31.12.1991, p. 1.

(2004/C 84 E/0499)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0563/04

by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission

(26 February 2004)

Subject: Implementation of the Nitrates Directive in Ireland

The Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC (1)), was adopted by the Council on 12 December 1991 and should
have been implemented in full by all Member States by 1995 at the latest.

What action has the Commission taken, or is it considering taking, to ensure that Ireland complies in full
with its commitments under this Directive?

(1) OJ L 375, 31.12.1991, p. 1.

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-0561/04 and E-0563/04
given by Mrs Wallström on behalf of the Commission

(22 March 2004)

In response to Written Question E-561/04, the Commission confirms that Ireland has not negotiated
a derogation from Council Directive 91/676/EEC.

In response to Written Question E-563/04, the Commission confirms that it has taken legal proceedings in
the Court of Justice against Ireland for non-compliance with the requirements of Council Directive 91/676/
EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from
agricultural sources.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0580/04 by Bill Miller (PSE) to the Commission. Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 laying down health rules concerning animal by-products not intended for human consumption.
Date: 2004-02-26
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: animal product, application of EU law, by-product, foodstuffs legislation, health control, health legislation, small and medium-sized enterprises, waste

C 84 E/212

Official Journal of the European Union

EN

3.4.2004

Italy has transposed Directive 2000/78/EC by Decree No 216 of 13 August 2003, which entered into
force on 28 August 2003. As Italy has transposed the Directive, individual complaints of discrimination
should be taken under national law before the national courts.

The Commission also recalls that Article 6 of the Directive allows for the justification of differences of
treatment on grounds of age in certain circumstances, as long as this is objectively justified by a legitimate
aim, and the means of achieving that aim are proportionate and necessary. The setting of fixed age limits
could only be used where they were objectively and reasonably justified by a legitimate aim.

The Commission is unable to give an opinion on this individual case given that there is no information
provided by the Honourable Member regarding the arguments used by the International Federation of
Football Associations (FIFA) to justify the establishment of such an age limit.

Furthermore, the Commission wants to underline the fact that, under the EC Treaty, the Commission can
only take action against a Member State.

(2004/C 84 E/0256)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0580/04

by Bill Miller (PSE) to the Commission

(26 February 2004)

Subject: Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 laying down health rules concerning animal by-products not

intended for human consumption

The above-mentioned Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 (1) of the European Parliament and of the Council of
3 October 2002 has recently been implemented within Scotland, resulting in numerous interpretations.
While no-one is against the spirit of the legislation, its enactment in Scotland is causing concern. Many
small, one-person businesses are facing unacceptable levels of charges which will ultimately force them
into bankruptcy.

The reason for my question was to enquire whether the Commission, when drafting this legislation,
envisaged a cut-off point where small businesses fell out of the scope of the Regulation, or could that be
dealt with at Member State level?

(1) OJ L 273, 10.10.2002, p. 1.

Answer given by Mr Byrne on behalf of the Commission

(1 April 2004)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to his Written Question E-0393/04 (1).

(1) See page 210.
Corrigendum to Commission Directive 2003/80/EC of 5 September 2003 establishing a symbol indicating the durability of cosmetic products in Annex VIIIa to Council Directive 76/768/EEC (OJ L 224 of 6.9.2003)
Date: 2004-02-26
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: approximation of laws, consumer protection, cosmetic product, labelling, national implementing measure, product life

L 58/28

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

26.2.2004

CORRIGENDA

Corrigendum to Commission Directive 2003/80/EC of 5 September 2003 establishing a symbol indicating the
durability of cosmetic products in Annex VIIIa to Council Directive 76/768/EEC

(Official Journal of the European Union L 224 of 6 September 2003)

On page 27, in recital 2:

for:

read:

‘For cosmetic products with a shelf life of 30 months or more, there should be an indication of the period of time
after opening for which the product can be used without any harm to the consumer.’,
‘For cosmetic products with a shelf life of more than 30 months, there should be an indication of the period of
time after opening for which the product can be used without any harm to the consumer.’

Corrigendum to Commission Directive 2003/83/EC of 24 September 2003 adapting to technical progress
Annexes II, III and VI to Council Directive 76/768/EEC on the approximation of the laws of Member States
relating to cosmetic products

(Official Journal of the European Union L 238 of 25 September 2003)

On page 25, point 1(a):

for:
read:

‘178. 4-Benzoyloxyphenol and 4-ethoxyphenol’,
‘178. 4-Benzyloxyphenol and 4-ethoxyphenol’.
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3393 — Metro/Adler) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2004-02-26
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: clothing, economic concentration, exchange of information, mass-consumption product, merger control, retail outlet, retail selling, wholesale selling

C 51/2

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

26.2.2004

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.3393 — Metro/Adler)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2004/C 51/02)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 17 February 2004 the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant
1.
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 Metro AG (‘Metro’, Germany), belonging to the German
Metro Group acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Regulation control of the whole of
the undertaking Adler GmbH (‘Adler’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares.

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

— Metro: retail and wholesale of daily consumer goods, operation of cash & carry markets, non-food

stores and general stores,

— Adler: retail of clothes, primarily in Germany.

3.
On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified concentration could fall within
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.3393 — Metro/Adler, 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 339/2004 of 26 February 2004 fixing production refunds on cereals and rice
Date: 2004-02-26
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: production refund, rice

27.2.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 60/23

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 339/2004

of 26 February 2004

fixing production refunds on cereals and rice

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30
June 1992, on the common organisation of the market in
cereals (1), and in particular Article 7(3) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22
December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in
rice (2), and in particular Article 8(e) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1722/93 of 30 June
1993 laying down detailed rules for the application of
Council Regulations (EEC) No 1766/92 and (EEC) No
1418/76 concerning production refunds in the cereals
and rice sectors respectively (3) lays down the conditions
for granting production refunds. The basis for calcu-
lating the refund is laid down in Article 3 of that Regu-
lation. The refund thus calculated, differentiated where
necessary for potato starch, must be fixed once a month
and may be amended if the price of maize and/or wheat
changes significantly.

(2)

(3)

The production refunds fixed in this Regulation should
be adjusted by the coefficients listed in the Annex II to
Regulation (EEC) No 1722/93 to establish the exact
amount to be paid.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The refund per tonne of starch referred to in Article 3(2) of
Regulation (EEC) No 1722/93, is hereby fixed at:

(a) EUR 0,00/tonne for starch from maize, wheat, barley, oats,

rice or broken rice;

(b) EUR 0,00/tonne for potato starch.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 27 February 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 26 February 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regu-

lation (EC) No 1104/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 1).

(2) OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18. Regulation as last amended by
Commission Regulation (EC) No 411/2002 (OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p.
27).

(3) OJ L 159, 1.7.1993, p. 112. Regulation as last amended by Regu-

lation (EC) No 216/2004 (OJ L 36, 7.2.2004, p. 13).
Euro exchange rates
Date: 2004-02-26
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: euro, exchange rate

26.2.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 51/1

I

(Information)

COMMISSION

Euro exchange rates (1)

25 February 2004

(2004/C 51/01)

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

1,2629

137,24

7,4515

0,6682

9,2337

1,574

87,18

8,826

1,9472

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

0,58582

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

32,505

NZD

New Zealand dollar

15,6466

SGD

Singapore dollar

Exchange
rate

0,6699

0,4272

4,8625

40 279

237,72

40,685

1 671 500

1,6207

1,6809

9,8244

1,8232

2,1361

258,65

KRW

South Korean won

1 477,78

3,4524

ZAR

South African rand

8,3317

___________
(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0556/04 by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission. Definition of criteria for the recognition of disabilities.
Date: 2004-02-26
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European Commission, European Parliament, European social policy, action programme, disabled person, interinstitutional relations (EU), occupational disease, operation of the Institutions, working conditions

3.4.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 84 E/627

(2004/C 84 E/0701)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0553/04

by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission

(26 February 2004)

Subject: Revision of pregnant workers directive

What action has the Commission taken in response to paragraph 7(g) of the European Parliament’s
resolution (P5_TA(2003)0369) of 3 September 2003 on implementing the social policy agenda which
urged the Commission come forward with proposals to amend Directive 92/85/EEC (1) on the introduction
of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health at work of pregnant workers and workers
who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding, in the spirit of the proposals contained in the European
Parliament’s resolution (A5-0155/2000 (2)) of 6 July 2000, particularly concerning the duration of
maternity leave?

(1) OJ L 348, 28.11.1992, p. 1.
(2) OJ C 121, 24.4.2001, p. 473.

(2004/C 84 E/0702)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0554/04

by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission

(26 February 2004)

Subject: Paid paternity leave

What action has the Commission taken in response to paragraph 10 of
the European Parliament’s
resolution (P5_TA(2003)0369) of 3 September 2003 on implementing the social policy agenda which
urged the Commission to submit a proposal for a directive, based on Article 141(3) of the Treaty, on paid
paternity leave?

(2004/C 84 E/0703)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0555/04

by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission

(26 February 2004)

Subject: Illiteracy and social exclusion

What action has the Commission taken in response to paragraph 7(m) of the European Parliament’s
resolution (P5_TA(2003)0369) of 3 September 2003 on implementing the social policy agenda which
urged the Commission to produce a Green Paper on illiteracy and social exclusion?

(2004/C 84 E/0704)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0556/04

by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission

Subject: Definition of criteria for the recognition of disabilities

(26 February 2004)

What action has the Commission taken in response to paragraph 7(h) of the European Parliament’s
resolution (P5_TA(2003)0369) of 3 September 2003 on implementing the social policy agenda which
urged the Commission to define criteria for the recognition of disabilities and adopt an action plan aimed
at effective prevention of musculoskeletal injuries at work?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0553/04 by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission. Revision of pregnant workers directive.
Date: 2004-02-26
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European Commission, European Parliament, European social policy, female worker, interinstitutional relations (EU), maternity leave, motherhood, operation of the Institutions

3.4.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 84 E/627

(2004/C 84 E/0701)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0553/04

by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission

(26 February 2004)

Subject: Revision of pregnant workers directive

What action has the Commission taken in response to paragraph 7(g) of the European Parliament’s
resolution (P5_TA(2003)0369) of 3 September 2003 on implementing the social policy agenda which
urged the Commission come forward with proposals to amend Directive 92/85/EEC (1) on the introduction
of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health at work of pregnant workers and workers
who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding, in the spirit of the proposals contained in the European
Parliament’s resolution (A5-0155/2000 (2)) of 6 July 2000, particularly concerning the duration of
maternity leave?

(1) OJ L 348, 28.11.1992, p. 1.
(2) OJ C 121, 24.4.2001, p. 473.

(2004/C 84 E/0702)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0554/04

by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission

(26 February 2004)

Subject: Paid paternity leave

What action has the Commission taken in response to paragraph 10 of
the European Parliament’s
resolution (P5_TA(2003)0369) of 3 September 2003 on implementing the social policy agenda which
urged the Commission to submit a proposal for a directive, based on Article 141(3) of the Treaty, on paid
paternity leave?

(2004/C 84 E/0703)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0555/04

by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission

(26 February 2004)

Subject: Illiteracy and social exclusion

What action has the Commission taken in response to paragraph 7(m) of the European Parliament’s
resolution (P5_TA(2003)0369) of 3 September 2003 on implementing the social policy agenda which
urged the Commission to produce a Green Paper on illiteracy and social exclusion?

(2004/C 84 E/0704)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0556/04

by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission

Subject: Definition of criteria for the recognition of disabilities

(26 February 2004)

What action has the Commission taken in response to paragraph 7(h) of the European Parliament’s
resolution (P5_TA(2003)0369) of 3 September 2003 on implementing the social policy agenda which
urged the Commission to define criteria for the recognition of disabilities and adopt an action plan aimed
at effective prevention of musculoskeletal injuries at work?