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No C 341 / 200 Official Journal of the European Communities 5 . 12 . 94

Fnday, 18 November 1994

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING OF FRIDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 1994

( 94 / C 341 / 05 )

PART I

Proceedings of the sitting

IN THE CHAIR : Mr GUTIERREZ DÍAZ

Vice-President

4 . List of nominated Commission members

The President announced that the Conference of the

Representatives of the governments of the Member

( The sitting was opened at 9 a.m .) States had forwarded the list of persons the governments

intended to appoint as members of the Commission . The
list ( C4-02 14 / 94 ) had been drawn up after the nominee
for President of the Commission had been consulted and

was being submitted to Parliament for approval pursuant
1. Approval of Minutes to Article 158(2 ), third subparagraph of the EC Treaty .
The list contained the following names :

The Minutes of the previous sitting were approved .

Mr Needle referred to the resolution adopted on Syria
( Part II, Item 14 ) and announced that he had received a
fax from more than 300 of his constituents who were
gravely concerned about a teacher whose case was being
investigated by Amnesty International, and who had so
far received very limited help from the Syrian Govern ­
ment and the Syrian Embassy in London ; Mr Needle
asked that, in addition to the previous day 's resolution,
the President of Parliament send an urgent letter to the
Syrian Government asking for further information on this
matter ( the President replied that he would refer the
matter to the President of Parliament ).

2 . Referral to committee

The Transport Committee had been asked for an opinion
on the proposal on the quality of bathing water : adapta ­
tion of Directive 76 / 150 / EEC ( COM(94)0036 - C4 ­
0036 / 94 ).

3 . Documents received

The President announced that he had received :

from the Commission :

- Proposal for a European Parliament and Council
decision adopting a programme of Community action on
the prevention of AIDS and certain other communicable
diseases within the framework for action in the field of

public health ( COM(94)0413 - C4-02 15 / 94 - 94 /
0222(COD ))

Mr Bangemann, Mrs Bjerregaard, Mrs Bonmo, Sir Leon
Brittan, Mr Van den Broek, Mrs Cresson, Mr Deus
Rogado Salvador Pinheiro, Mr Flynn, Mr Kinnock,
Mr Marin Gonzalez, Mr Monti, Mr Oreja Aguirre,
Mr Papoutsis, Mr de Silguy, Mr Van Miert and
Mrs Wulf-Mathies .

The governments of the acceding States, after consulting
Mr Santer, had informed the governments of the Member
States that they proposed the following persons be
nominated :

Mr Fischler, Mrs Gradin, Mr Lnkanen and Mr Stolten ­
berg .

5 . Importation of animals and fresh meat 
( Rule 143 )

The next item was the vote on the :

- proposal for a Council Decision laying down rules for
the recognition of health and veterinary inspection meas ­
ures of third countries applicable to fresh meat and
meat-based products as being equivalent to the measures
applied to Community production, and on conditions
required for imports into the Community, and amending
Council Directive 72 / 462 / EEC on health and veterinary
inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals
and swine and fresh meat from third countries

( COM(94)0394 - C4-0 170 / 94 - 94 / 0208(CNS )).

referred to

responsible : ENVI
opinion : AGRI, RELA

referred to PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ( COM(94)0394 - C4 ­
0 1 70 / 94                           - 94 / 0208(CNS )) s
responsible : ENVI
opinion : BUDG, SOCI, CULT, DEVE

legal basis : Art . 129 EC

Parliament approved the Commission proposal ( Part II,
Item 1 ).

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6 . Specific research programmes - ( continua ­

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION :

tion of vote )

Explanation of vote :

Reports by Mr Adam ( A4-0068 / 94 ), Mr Tannert
( A4-0064 / 94 ), Mrs Castellina ( A4-0065 / 94 ) and    - in writing : Mr Cunha
Mrs Plooij-van Gorsel ( A4-0067 / 94 )

Parliament adopted the legislative resolution ( Part II,
( a ) A4-0068 / 94 - Item 2(c )).

PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION COM(94)0070 - C3 ­
0189 / 94 - 94 / 0072(CNS ): ( d ) A4-0067 / 94 

Amendments adopted : 1 to 10 collectively ; 11 ; 12 to 16 PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION COM(94)(X)68 - C3 ­

collectively ; 17 ; 18 to 28 collectively ; 29 ; 30 ; 31 and 32 0178 / 94 - 94 / 0093(CNS ):

Parliament approved the Commission proposal as
amended ( Part II, Item 2(a )). Amendments adopted : 1 to 10 collectively ; 11 ; 12

Parliament approved the Commission proposal as
DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION : amended ( Part II, Item 2(d )).

Explanation of vote :

- in writing : Mr Cunha DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION :

Parliament adopted the legislative resolution by RCV Explanation of vote :
( V ):

                         - in writing : Mr Cunha
Members voting : 132

For : 117 Parliament adopted the legislative resolution ( Part II,
Against : 5 Item 2(d )).

Abstentions : 10

( Part II, Item 2(a )).

7 . Generalized tariff preferences                         - ( vote )
( b ) A4-0064 / 94 - Reports by Mrs Maij-Weggen ( A4-0038, 0071 and

The following spoke : the rapporteur, on am . 37, 0072 / 94 )
Mr Graefe zu Baringdorf, who requested separate votes
on ams . 22 and 37 and Mr Desama and Mrs Estevan
( a ) A4-0038 / 94
Bolea who requested a separate vote on am . 42 .

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION
PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION COM(94)(X)68 - C3 ­
0171 / 94 - 94 / 0086(CNS ): Amendments adopted : 1 ; 2 ; 3 ; 4 as amended ; 6 ; 7 and 8 to

Amendments adopted : 1 to 21 collectively ; 22 ; 23 to 25

collectively ; 26 ; 27 to 36 collectively ; 37 ; 38 to 41
collectively ;

Amendment rejected : 42

The following spoke : the rapporteur on am . 37 .

Parliament approved the Commission proposal as
amended ( Part II, Item 2(b )).

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION :

Explanation of vote :

- in writing : Mr Cunha

Parliament adopted the legislative resolution ( Part II,
Item 2(b )).

( c ) A4-0065 / 94 

11 collectively

Amendment rejected : 5 by EV ( 76 for, 76 against,

3 abstentions )

The different parts of the text were adopted in order .

The following spoke during the vote : the rapporteur,
Mrs Maij-Weggen, proposed deleting from am . 4 the
word ' too ', to which the amendment 's author, Mrs Bil ­
lingham, agreed ; Mrs Maij-Weggen then proposed hold ­
ing a collective vote on ams . 8 to 1 1 by Mrs Billingham
and others, to which the President agreed after establish ­
ing that there was no opposition ;

Explanation of vote :

- oral : Mr Berthu, on behalf of the EDN Group,

Parliament adopted the resolution ( Part II, Item 3(a )).

PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION COM(94)0068 - C3 ­
0175 / 94 - 94 / 0090(CNS ): ( b ) A4-0071 / 94 Amendments adopted : 1 to 11 collectively ; 12 ; 13 to 34

collectively

Parliament approved the Commission proposal as
amended ( Part II, Item 2(c )).

The following spoke : the rapporteur, Mrs Maij-Weggen,
who requested a separate vote on am . 8, and Mr Hory,
who requested an RCV on am . 15, on behalf of the ARE
Group, and a separate vote on am . 12 .

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PROPOSAL FOR A REGULATION COM(94)0337 C4-0161 / 94 - 94 / 0209(ACC ):

Amendments adopted : 1 to 7 collectively ; 9 to 1 1 collec ­

tively ; 12 ; 13 and 14 collectively ; 15 by RCV ; 16 to 19,
37 and 20 to 36 collectively

Amendment rejected : 8 by EV ( 73 for, 80 against,
7 abstentions )

The following spoke during the vote : the rapporteur and
Mrs Oomen-Ruijten, who pointed out that the PPE Group
had requested a split vote on am . 8 ( the President said he
had not received the request ; am . 8 was therefore put to
the vote in its entirety ), and Mr Wijsenbeek, on the
application of Rule 55 .

Results ofRCVs :

am . 15 ( ARE ):

Members voting : 159
For : 145
Against : 13

Mr Schwaiger introduced his reports on :

- the proposal for a Council Decision on the conclu ­
sion by the European Community of the Agreement
on free trade and trade-related matters between the

European Community, the European Atomic Energy
Community and the European Coal and Steel Com ­
munity, of the one part, and the Republic of Estonia,
of the other part ( COM(94)0330   - C4-0 104 / 94   94 / 0184(CNS )) ( A4-0045 / 94 ).

- the proposal for a Council Decision on the conclu ­
sion by the European Community of the Agreement
on free trade and trade-related matters between the
European Community, the European Atomic Energy
Community and the European Coal and Steel Com ­
munity, of the one part, and the Republic of Latvia, of
the other part ( COM(94)0326   - C4-0 105 / 94   - 94 /
0181(CNS )) ( A4-0046 / 94 ).

The following spoke : Mr Posselt, on behalf of the PPE
Group, Mrs Schroedter, draftsman of the opinion of the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, who also spoke on behalf
of the V Group, and Mr Christophersen, Member of the
Commission .

Abstentions : 1

The President closed the debate .

Parliament approved the Commission proposal as
amended ( Part II, Item 3(b )).

VOTE

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION : ( a ) A4-0047 / 94 

Parliament adopted the legislative resolution ( Part II,
Item 3(b )).

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION :

Explanations of vote :

( c ) A4-0072 / 94 - - oral : Mr von Habsburg

PROPOSAL FOR A REGULATION COM(94)0337 - Parliament adopted the legislative resolution ( Part II,
C4-0 162 / 94 - 94 / 02 10(ACC ): Item 4(a )).

Amendments adopted : 2 ( legal basis ) and 1

( b ) A4-0045 / 94                                               

Parliament approved the Commission proposal as
amended ( Part II, Item 3(c )).

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION :

Parliament adopted the legislative resolution ( Part II,
DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION : Item 4(b )).

Parliament adopted the legislative resolution ( Part II,
Item 3(c )). ( c ) A4-0046 / 94 

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION :

8 . Free trade agreements with the Baltic

States   - ( debate and vote )

The next item was the joint debate on three reports drawn
up on behalf of the Committee on External Economic
Relations .

Mrs Ferrer introduced her report on the proposal for a
Council Decision on the conclusion by the European
Community of the Agreement on free trade and trade ­
related matters between the European Community, the
European Atomic Energy Community and the European
Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and the
Republic of Lithuania, of the other part COM(94)0327 C4-0096 / 94 - 94 / 01 83(CNS )) ( A4-0047 / 94 ).

Explanation of vote :

- in writing : Mrs Schroedter .

Parliament adopted the legislative resolution ( Part II,
Item 4(c )):

9 . Support system for producers of certain

arable crops  - ( debate )

The next item was the joint debate on two reports drawn
up on behalf of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural
Development .

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Friday, 18 November 1994

Mr Graefe zu Banngdorf asked, on behalf of the
V Group, for the Cunha report ( A4-0070 / 94 ) to be
referred back to committee pursuant to Rule 129(1 ).

The following spoke on this request : Mr Gorlach, Mr Ja ­
cob, on behalf of the RDE Group, and the rapporteur .

Parliament rejected the request by EV ( 21 for, 49 against
and 1 abstention ).

Mr Graefe zu Baringdorf then asked for the quorum to be
checked pursuant to Rule 1 12(3 ).

The President replied that the quorum could only be
checked when the vote was taken .

Mr des Places introduced his report on the proposal for a
Council Regulation amending Regulation ( EEC )
No 1765 / 92 establishing a support system for producers
of certain arable crops ( COM(94)0404 - C4-0 173 / 94 94 / 02 17(CNS )) ( A4-0060 / 94 ).

Mr Cunha introduced his report on the proposal for a
Council Regulation derogating from Regulation ( EEC )
No 1765 / 92 establishing a support system for producers
of certain arable crops as regards the set-aside require ­
ment for the 1995 / 96 marketing year ( COM(94)0417 C4-0 172 / 94 - 94 / 0223(CNS )) ( A4-0070 / 94 ).

The following spoke : Mr Gorlach, on behalf of the PSE

Group, and Mr Goepel, on behalf of the PPE Group .

IN THE CHAIR : SIR JACK STEWART-CLARK

Vice-President

The following spoke : Mr Mulder, on behalf of the ELDR
Group, Mr Santini, on behalf of the FE Group, Mr Jacob,
on behalf of the RDE Group, Mr Graefe zu Baringdorf,
on behalf of the V Group, Mrs Barthet-Mayer, on behalf
of the ARE Group, Mrs Poisson, on behalf of the EDN
Group, Mr Antony, Non-attached Member, Mr Cunha,
rapporteur, Mr Wilson, Mr Arias Canete, Mr Rosado
Fernandes, Mr Sturdy, Mr Funk and Mr Christophersen,
Vice-President of the Commission .

10 . Scrutiny of EAGGF financing - ( debate

and vote )

Mr Garriga Polledo introduced his report, drawn up on
behalf of the Committee on Budgetary Control, on the
proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation
( EEC ) No 4045 / 89 on scrutiny by Member States of
transactions forming part of the system of financing by
the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural
Guidance and Guarantee Fund ( COM(94)0159 - C4 ­
0045 / 94 - 94 / 01 19(CNS )) ( A4-0020 / 94 ).

The following spoke : Mrs Redondo Jimenez, draftsman
of the opinion of the Committee on Agriculture, Mr Blak,
on behalf of the PSE Group, Mr De Luca, on behalf of the
FE Group, and Mr Christophersen, Vice-President of the
Commission .

The President closed the debate .

VOTE

Mr Jacob considered that the decision on the quorum for
the previous item should apply to the remaining reports
on the agenda ( the President replied that this was not
provided for under the Rules ).

The following spoke on Mr Jacob 's remarks : Mr Blak
and Mrs Poisson, who also asked for the quorum to be
checked on behalf of the EDN Group .

As this request had the support of fewer than 26 Members
the President declared that he could not grant the request
under Rule 112(3 ).

PROPOSAL FOR A REGULATION COM(94)0159 C4-0045 / 94 - 94 / 01 19(CNS ):

Amendments adopted : 1 ; 2 ; 3 and 4

Mr Rosado Fernandes spoke on the procedure followed .

Parliament approved the Commission proposal as
amended ( Part II, Item 5 ).

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION :

Parliament adopted the legislative resolution by RCV
( PSE ):

Fernandes, Mr Sturdy, Mr Funk and Mr Christophersen, Members voting : 45
Vice-President of the Commission . For : 45

Against : 0
The President closed the debate . Abstentions : 0

( Part II, Item 5 ).
Mr Graefe zu Baringdorf, supported by 27 other Mem ­
bers, called for a check on the quorum pursuant to Rule

112(3 ).

The President established that Parliament was not quo ­

rate .

The vote on the two reports was placed on the agenda of
the next sitting .

Mr Rosado Fernandes condemned the procedure which
had been followed .

11 . Administration and control system for

Community aid  - ( debate and vote )

Mr De Luca introduced his report, drawn up on behalf of
the Committee on Budgetary Control, on the proposal for
a Council Regulation amending Regulation ( EEC )
No 3508 / 92 establishing an integrated administration and
control system for certain Community aid schemes (' in ­
tegrated system ') ( COM(94)0286 - C4-0 103 / 94 - 94 /
0160(CNS )) ( A4-00 19 / 94 ).

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The following spoke : Mr Hallam, draftsman of the
opinion of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural
Development, Mr Blak, on behalf of the PSE Group,
Mr Garriga Polledo, on behalf of the PPE Group, and
Mr Christopherson, Vice-President of the Commission .

II . PROPOSAL FOR A REGULATION COM(94)0393
  - C4-0 177 / 94  - 94 / 02 15(CNS ):

Amendments adopted : 5 ( legal basis ) ( Part II, Item 7 ).

Amendments fallen : 6 ; 7 ; 8
The President closed the debate .

Parliament gave its assent ( Part II, Item 7 ).

VOTE

PROPOSAL FOR A REGULATION COM(94)0286 C4-0 103 / 94 - 94 / 0160(CNS )

Amendments adopted : 1 to 3 collectively

Parliament approved the Commission proposal as
amended ( Part II, Item 6 ).

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION :

Parliament adopted the legislative resolution ( Part II,
Item 6 ).

# 12 . EC - Denmark / Greenland fisheries agree ­

ment  - ( debate and vote )

Mrs Langenhagen introduced her report, drawn up on
behalf of the Committee on Fisheries, on the proposals
for :

I. a Council Decision on the conclusion of an Agree ­
ment, in the form of an exchange of letters, concern ­
ing the amendment to the agreement on fisheries
between the European Community, on the one hand,
and the Government of Denmark and the local

Government of Greenland, on the other
( COM(94)0392    - C4-0 174 / 94    - 94 / 021 1(CNS ))

II . a Council Regulation on the conclusion of the Third
Protocol laying down the conditions related to fish ­
ing provided for in the agreement on fisheries
between the European Community, on the one hand,
and the Government of Denmark and the local

Government of Greenland, on the other
( COM(94)0393    - C4-0 177 / 94    - 94 / 02 15(CNS ))
( A4-0074 / 94 )

The following spoke : Mrs Jöns, draftsman of the opinion
of the Budgets Committee, Mr Baldarelli, on behalf of the
PSE Group, Mr Sindal, and Mr Christophersen, Vice
President of the Commission .

The President closed the debate .

VOTE

I. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION COM(94)0392 C4-0 174 / 94   - 94 / 021 1(CNS ):

Amendments adopted : 1 ( legal basis ) ( Part II, Item 7 )

Amendments fallen : 2 ; 3 ; 4

13 . NAFO fisheries quotas ( statement with
debate and vote )

The next item was a Commission statement on the recent
agreement on catch quotas in the North - Atlantic fisheries
( NAFO ) and on the situation in the Baltic herring
fisheries .

On behalf of the PSE Group, Mr Ford asked, pursuant to
Rule 131(1 ), that the debate be adjourned until the sitting
of Wednesday, 30 November, when it would be taken as
the last item .

Mr Arias Cañete spoke on this request .

Parliament rejected the request by EV ( 19 for, 28 against,
3 abstentions ).

Mr Macartney referred to his remarks of 15 November
( Part I, Item 1 of that day 's Minutes ) and asked whether
the Commission would also be addressing in its state ­
ment, as he had requested, the question of Spanish access
to the Irish Box .

Mr Christophersen, Vice-President of the Commission,
replied that as he had not been informed of this request he
was unable to speak on this matter in his statement but
undertook to return to it later .

He then made his statement .

The following spoke : Mrs Izquierdo Rojo, on behalf of
the PSE Group, Mrs Langenhagen, on behalf of the PPE
Group, Mr Marset Campos, on behalf of the GUE Group,
Mr Weber, on behalf of the V Group, Mr Macartney, on
behalf of the ARE Group, Mr Baldarelli, and Mr Chris ­
tophersen .

The President announced that he had received the follow ­
ing motion for a resolution, tabled pursuant to Rule 37(2 ):

- Anas Cañete, Fraga Estévez, Varela Suanzes-Car ­
pegna, Fernández-Albor, Estevan Bolea, Valdivielso de
Cué, Fabra Vallés, Añoveros Trias de Bes, Robles
Piquer, Valverde López, Escudero, Salafranca Sánchez
Neyra, Villalobos Talero, Campoy Zueco, Gil-Robles
Gil-Delgado, Areitio Toledo, Garriga Polledo, De Este ­
ban Martin, Bennasar Tous, Matutes Juan, García Margallo y Marfil, Fernández Martín, Mendez De Vigo,
Sisó Cruellas, Ferrer et Imaz San Miguel on the recent
agreement on NAFO fisheries quotas for 1995 ( B4 ­
0430 / 94 ).

Parliament gave its assent ( Part II, Item 7 ). The President closed the debate .

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Mr Thomas asked for a check on the quorum under Rule 15 . Membership of committees

112(3 ).

As fewer than 26 Members supported his request, the
President moved on to the vote .

VOTE

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION B4-0430 / 94 :

The PPE Group had requested a separate vote on para . 3 .

Recitals and paras 1 and 2 : adopted by EV ( 32 for,
25 against, 0 abstentions )

para . 3 : rejected

paras 4 and 5 : adopted by EV ( 33 for, 27 against,

1 abstention )

Explanation of vote :

- in writing : Mr Arias Canete and Mr Varela Suanzes ­
Carpegna

Parliament adopted the resolution by RCV ( PSE, PPE ):

Members voting : 58

For : 32
Against : 26
Abstentions : 0

( Part II, Item 8 ).

14 . Release of humanitarian aid for Rwanda

At the request of the PPE Group and the Non-Attached
Members, Parliament ratified the following appoint ­
ments to committees :

- the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Develop ­
ment : Mr Le Rachinel, to replace Mr Le Pen

- the Committee on Budgetary Control : Mr Le Gallou,
to replace Mr Le Pen

## - the Committee on Legal Affairs and Citizens '

Rights : Mr Le Pen, to replace Mr Gollnisch

## - the Committee on Transport : Mr Gollnisch to replace

Mr Le Rachinel

## - the Committee on Petitions : Mr Malangre to replace

Mr Friedrich .

16 . Forwarding of resolutions adopted during

the sitting

The President informed Parliament, pursuant to Rule

133(2 ), that the Minutes of that day 's sitting would be
submitted to Parliament for its approval at the beginning
of its next sitting .

With Parliament 's agreement, he stated that he would
forward the texts that had just been adopted forthwith to
the bodies named therein .

( statement with debate )
17 . Dates for next part-session

Mr Christophersen, Vice-President of the Commission,
made a statement on the release of humanitarian aid for

Rwanda .

The following spoke : Mrs Kinnock, on behalf of the PSE
Group, Mrs Aelvoet, on behalf of the V Group, Mr Chris ­
tophersen, Mr Morris, who protested at the absence of the
Council, Mr Ford, Mrs Aelvoet, who repeated a question
to the Commission to which she had not had a reply, and
Mr Christophersen, who answered the question .

The President announced that the next part-session would
be held from 30 November to 1 December 1994 .

18 . Adjournment of session

The session was adjourned .

The President closed the debate . ( The sitting was closed at 1.05 p.m .)

Enrico VINCI

Secretary-General

Klaus HANSCH

President

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PART II

Texts adopted by the European Parliament

1 . Importation of animals and fresh meat       - ( Rule 143 )

Proposal for a Council Decision laying down rules for the recognition of health and veterinary
inspection measures of third countries applicable to fresh meat and meat-based products as
being equivalent to the measures applied to Community production, and on conditions required
for imports into the Community, and amending Council Directive 72 / 462 / EEC on health and
veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat

from third countries ( CQM(94)0394           - C4-0170 / 94           - 94 / 0208(CNS ))

The proposal was approved .

2 . Specific research programmes     

( a ) A4-0068 / 94

Proposal for a Council Decision adopting a specific research and training programme in the field
of nuclear safety and safeguards ( 1994 to 1998 ) ( COM(94)0070       - C3-0189 / 94       - 94 / 0072(CNS ))

The proposal was approved with the following amendments :

COMMISSION TEXT (*) AMENDMENTS

( Amendment 1 )

Title

Proposal for a Council Decision of adopting a spe - Proposal for a Council Decision of adopting a spe ­
cific research and training programme in the field of cific research and training programme in the field of
nuclear safety and safeguards nuclear safety and radiation protection

( Amendment 2 )

Recital 2a ( new )

Whereas, under Council Decision 94 / 268 / Euratom of
26 April 1994 ('), any increase in the overall maximum
amount of the framework programme will depend in
particular on the evaluation of the progress made in
implementing the programme ; whereas the progress
made in the present programme will be deemed satisfac ­
tory only if the first commitments of appropriations are
effected within a reasonable period following the adop ­
tion of the programme ; whereas that period shall not
exceed 12 months ;

(*) OJ C 113, 23.4.1994, p . 4 . (') OJ L 115, 6.5.1994, p . 31 .

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COMMISSION TEXT AMENDMENTS

( Amendment 3 )

Recital 2b ( new )

Whereas, without prejudice to Article 7, third subpara ­
graph, of the EAEC Treaty, an estimate shall be made of
the funds needed to implement this specific programme ;
whereas the budgetary authority will determine the
definitive amounts on the basis of the resources available

under the Financial Perspective and the relative priority
laid down for the field covered by this programme ;

( Amendment 4 )

Recital 7a ( new )

Whereas the Commission s efforts to simplify and speed
up the application and selection procedures and make
them more transparent must be continued, in order to
promote the implementation of the programme and make
it easier for enterprises, in particular SMEs, research
centres and universities to take part in Community
R&TD projects ;

( Amendment 5 )

Recital 11

Whereas on the one hand, progress with this programme
should be permanently and systematically monitored
with a view to adapting it, where appropriate, to scientific
and technological developments in this area ; whereas on
the other hand, there should in due course be an
independent evaluation of progress with the programme
so as to provide all the background information needed
in order to determine the objectives of the Fifth Frame ­
work Programme of research and training for the Euro ­
pean Atomic Energy Community ; whereas at the end of

this programme there should be a final evaluation of the
results obtained compared with the objectives set out in
this Decision ;

Whereas on the one hand, progress with this programme
must be permanently and systematically monitored with
a view to adapting it, where appropriate, to scientific and
technological developments in this area ; whereas inde ­
pendent evaluations of past programmes must first be
submitted to the European Parliament ; whereas the
appropriate committee will be involved in the decision on
the composition of the commission responsible for these
evaluations ; whereas independent evaluations of the
programmes will be undertaken regularly in the future ;

( Amendment 6 )

Article 2(1 )

1 . The amount deemed necessary for carrying out the
programme is ECU 160 million, including 17,2 % for
staff and administrative expenditure .

1 . The amount deemed necessary for carrying out the
programme is ECU 1 60 million, including a maximum of
12% for staff and administrative expenditure .

The first appropriations shall be committed within

12 months of the adoption of the programme, except in
duly justified cases .

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COMMISSION TEXT AMENDMENTS

( Amendment 7 )

Article 2(3 )

3 . The abovementioned amount deemed necessary for
carrying out the programme may be increased in conse ­
quence and in accordance with the decision mentioned in
Article 1(3 ) of Decision Euratom ( Framework pro ­
gramme 1994 to 1998 ).

3 . The abovementioned amount deemed necessary for
carrying out the programme may be increased in conse ­
quence and in accordance with the decision mentioned in
Article 1(3 ) of Decision 94 / 268 / Euratom ( Framework
programme 1994 to 1998 ).

( Amendment 8 )

Article 2(4 )

4 . The budgetary authority shall determine the appro ­
priations available for each financial year in accordance
with the scientific and technological priorities set in the
framework programme of Community actions in the field
of research and training for the European Atomic Energy
Community ( 1994 to 1998 ).

4 . The budgetary authority shall determine the appro ­
priations available for each financial year in the light of
the resources available under the Financial Perspective
and in accordance with the scientific and technological
priorities set in the framework programme of Community
actions in the field of research and training for the
European Atomic Energy Community ( 1994 to 1998 ).

( Amendment 9 )

Article 5(1 )

1 . The Commission shall be responsible for the imple - 1 . A work programme shall be drawn up by the
mentation of the programme . Commission in accordance with the objectives set out in
Annex I and shall be updated where appropriate . It shall
set out in detail the scientific and technological objectives
and specify the stages in the implementation of the
programme as well as the proposed financial arrange ­
ments . The European Parliament shall be informed about
the work programme and any updated version thereof .

( Amendment 10 )

Article 5(2 )

2 . The Commission shall be assisted in the implemen ­
tation of the programme by the Consultative Committee
for the Nuclear Safety and Safeguards Programme set up
by the Council Decision of

2 . The Commission shall be assisted m the implemen ­
tation of the programme by the Consultative Committee
for the Nuclear Safety and Safeguards Programme set up
by the Council Decision of, consisting of represen ­
tatives of the Member States and chaired by the Commis ­
sion representative .

The Commission representative shall submit to the com ­
mittee and to the European Parliament a draft of the
measures to be taken . The committee shall deliver its
opinion on the draft version within the timescale set by
the chairman in view of the urgency of the matter, if
necessary proceeding to a vote .

The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes ; in addition,
each Member State shall be entitled to request that its
position be recorded in the minutes . The minutes shall be
forwarded to the European Parliament .

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The Commission shall take account, to the greatest extent
possible, of the opinion delivered by the committee and,
where applicable, any observations made by the Euro ­
pean Parliament . It shall inform the committee and the
European Parliament of the manner in which it has taken
account of the opinion .

( Amendment 11 )

Article 5(2a ) ( new )

2a . Any expenses involved in taking part in the com ­
mittee of representatives of the Member States shall be
borne by the Member States .

( Amendment 12 )

Article 6

The Commission is authorized to negotiate, in accord ­
ance with the second paragraph of Article 101 of the
Euratom Treaty, international agreements with European
third countries and with international organizations esta ­
blished in Europe with a view to involving them in all or
part of the programme .

The Commission is authorized to negotiate, in accord ­
ance with the second paragraph of Article 101 of the
Euratom Treaty, international agreements with European
and Mediterranean third countries and with international
organizations established in Europe with a view to
involving them in all or part of the programme .

( Amendment 13 )

Annex I ( 1 ), first paragraph

Although nuclear energy has reached considerable
maturity in the Community and elsewhere in the western
world - the safety record of its nuclearplants is excellent
- it is not universally accepted by our society . The
Community action therefore aims at stimulating collabo ­
ration with the objective to improve the knowledge in
specific areas and to develop a new global and dynamic
approach to nuclear safety in the broadest sense . The
joint setting of priorities should bring all interested

parties closer in a better understanding that nuclear
energy, like other mature technologies, can benefit from
further development . New technological solutions may

be found to solve problems which today make nuclear
energy unacceptable to some . Of course, it must be
understood that new technology will not necessarily be
applied simply because it exists, just as we cannot afford
to make a definite judgement about its use by future
generations on the basis of today 's knowledge .

Although nuclear energy has reached considerable
maturity in certain countries of the European Union
thanks to joint efforts by the safety authorities, operators
and designers to increase the reliability of nuclear plants
as regards technical and mechanical aspects, quality
guarantees and legal Regulations, it is clearly far from
being universally accepted . In order to help achieve a
high level of nuclear safety - in the broad sense - the
Community action aims at stimulating collaboration with
the objective to improve the knowledge in specific areas
and to develop a new global and dynamic approach to
nuclear safety . The joint setting of priorities should bring
all interested parties closer with the aim of achieving
common, harmonized approaches on standards by means
of new technological solutions .

( Amendment 14 )

Annex I ( 1 ), second paragraph

In that sense, a global dynamic approach means that there
must be an improvement of the understanding and

In that sense, a global dynamic approach means that there
must be an improvement of the understanding and

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quantification of the overall risk associated with the use
of nuclear energy ; considering the whole cycle, consi ­
dering all exposure to ionizing radiation, not only from
nuclear but also from medical and other applications as
well as from natural radioactivity ; considering normal
and accidental conditions ; considering the historical
liabilities associated with its use elsewhere - e.g. the
Commonwealth of Independent States ( CIS ); and consi ­
dering the possibility of technological evolution just as in
other high-technology areas .

quantification of the overall risk associated with the use
of nuclear energy, taking account of the concern felt by
the public in connection with the management of the
## entire fuel cycle and exposure to ionizing radiation - not

only from the production of nuclear electricity but also
from medical and industrial applications and research
establishments, in accident conditions and normal oper ­
ating conditions, as well as from natural radioactivity - as
well as the threats posed by the illegal and indiscriminate
traffic in fissile and fissionable material on the territory
of the Union, which casts doubt on the present interna ­
tional status quo regarding safeguards for and the non ­
proliferation of nuclear weapons, within the limits of
technological evolution just as in other high-technology

areas .

( Amendment 15 )

Annex I ( 1 ), third paragraph

To support that approach, the various activities are set out
and managed accordingly in one single programme .
Consequently, they are deliberately not grouped as a set
of individual actions ( as in the previous framework
programme ), although they are assembled according to
the main emphasis of the respective activity as related to
the use of nuclear energy in the global sense . The
technical maturity reached in some areas of the nuclear
cycle implies a re-orientation of priorities, concentrating
on aspects dealing with exposure of man and environ ­
mental impacts . A number of concerted actions will be
launched to safeguard adequate exchange of information
and data collection .

To support that approach and in view of the restrictions
on financial resources for carrying out basic research and
technical development in this important sector as well as
the need to standardize the safety rules and procedures
currently used in the Member States, the various activi ­
ties are set out and managed accordingly in one single
programme . Consequently, they are deliberately not
grouped as a set of individual actions ( as in the previous
framework programme ), although they are assembled
according to the main emphasis of the respective activity
as related to the use of nuclear energy in the global sense .
The technical maturity reached in some areas of the
nuclear cycle implies a re-orientation of priorities, con ­
centrating on aspects dealing with exposure of man and
environmental impacts . A number of concerted actions
will be launched to safeguard adequate exchange of
information and data collection .

( Amendment 16 )

Annex 1(2 ), first paragraph

The proposed activities will illustrate a new approach
which aims at exploring ways to improve the acceptance
of nuclear energy through an integrated initiative
addressing the three main issues of common concern :

The proposed activities will illustrate a new approach
which aims at exploring ways to improve safety and
radiation protection in the use of nuclear energy, not only
in the electricity sector but also in the medical and
industrial sectors as well as in research establishments,
through an integrated initiative addressing the three main
issues of common concern and with a view to achieving a
harmonized approach on standards :

- reactor safety, especially with regard to severe acci ­ - reactor safety in normal operating conditions and in
dents cases of accidents

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the management of long-lived radionuclides ( includ ­
ing plutonium )

the management of long-lived radionuclides ( includ ­
ing plutonium )

- the risk of fissile material diversion . - the risk of fissile material diversion .

( Amendment 17 )

Annex 1(2.1 .), first and second paragraphs

Besides a continuous improvement of the safety of
reactors which takes account of the experience from
operating plants and new results from research, industry
is examining new safety concepts, in particular so-called
passive or inherently safe systems which could be imple ­
mented in future reactors . Prospective theoretical and
some experimental investigations are foreseen to assess
these concepts with regard to their feasibility and their
benefit to overall safety . These investigations will be of
generic nature and not refer to specific reactor concepts .

The results should provide supporting data for the choice
of those features that reply best to future development
trends in the Community and worldwide .
Approaches to reduce the amount of long-lived radioac ­

tivity in spent fuel by changing the composition of the
fissile material could be included in an overall analysis

of the fuel cycle which could also cover the aspect of
safeguards .

Besides a continuous improvement of the safety of
reactors which takes account of the experience from
operating plants and new results from research, industry
is examining new safety concepts, in particular so-called
passive or inherently safe systems which could be imple ­
mented in future reactors . The possibilities offered by
advanced thermal reactors could be examined in con ­

junction with those of reactors which are designed to be

used in the thorium cycle or which obviate the need for
high pressure in the primary circuit or else which make
alternative processes for converting heat into electricity
without fluids in the secondary circuit viable . Prospective
theoretical and some experimental investigations are
foreseen to assess these and other concepts, including
investigation of the possibilities of passive control of
reactivity, heat extraction and long-term storage, moni ­
toring of the basic processes of separation of impurities in
steel and the problem of brittleness in components of
steam generators and vessels with a view to improving
understanding of the characteristics relating to the age ­
ing of power stations which are in service, as well as those
activities designed to increase understanding of the rela ­
tions between human beings and machines, so as to
optimize the ergonomics of material and systems and
reduce the need for intervention by operators .

( Amendment 18 )

Annex 1(2.3 .)
' Closing the nuclear fuel cycle second paragraph

Even Member States not having a nuclear programme
may need to dispose of radioactive waste, e.g. from
research reactors .

Even Member States not having a nuclear programme
may need to dispose of radioactive waste, e.g. from
research reactors or medical or industrial establishments .

( Amendment 19 )

Annex 1(2.4 .), first paragraph

The Community 's analysis of the long-term safety of
disposing ofHLW, the PAGIS ( Performance Assessment
of Geological Isolation Systems ) study, concluded that assuming predictable natural evolution - geological
disposal can assure adequate protection even tens of

Disposal in deep geological strata is at present the only
known method of long-term isolation of radioactive
substances from the biosphere . Although the large quan ­
tities of radioactive waste that already exist are being
joined by new waste every day, an appropriate repository

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thousands of years after the emplacement of the waste if
appropriate sites are selected . There are basic questions,
however, on which a consensus should be reached at
European level at least, e.g. :

- Predictions about the evolution of the environment
and the activities of mankind in the vicinity of a

repository become less accurate, the more they are
projected into the future . This should be reflected in

an agreed long-term time horizon up to which the
safety analysis of disposal concepts has to be elabo ­
rated .

- The possibility of retrieval of the disposed material
and its consequences on safety should be evaluated
together with its costs and limitations to determine
whether its benefits outweigh those of the present
concept of permanently sealed, inaccessible reposi ­
## tories, from which recovery of waste is difficult .

- Accidental intrusion which implies a wide field of

scenarios . A common approach to this problem
would be desirable with a view to providing safe ­
guards and ways to assure their effectiveness for
longer periods .

does not exist anywhere in the EU, nor will there be one in
the foreseeable future . In these circumstances and in view
of the repository-siting concepts hitherto adopted, prior ­
ity must be given to the development of concepts for
finding a suitable site ( siting methodology, development
of criteria ) and for proving the suitability of a potential
site ( evidence of long-term safety ). It is of fundamental
importance to analyze and develop further the modelling
of transfer processes from the repository to the bios ­
phere . The validation of appropriate computer pro ­
grammes must be stimulated in this context ( as part of the
Intraval project, for example ).

( Amendment 20 )

Annex 1(2.6 .), second paragraph

Development of effectively controlled advanced waste
volume minimization is envisaged with a view to intro ­
ducing safe and effective standard practices .

Development of effectively controlled advanced waste
volume minimization is envisaged with a view to intro ­
ducing safe and effective standard practices, with the
emphasis on safety aspects .

( Amendment 21 )

Annex 1(2.6 .), third paragraph

Another object of R&D is the provision of scientific data
to support EC policies in the field of nuclear safety
standards, and of reliable methods to implement such
policies .

Another object of R&D is the provision of scientific data
to support EC policies in the field of nuclear safety
standards, and of reliable methods to implement such
policies ; standardization will always be guided by the
highest standard in the EU Member States .

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( Amendment 22 )

Annex 1(2.6 .), fourth paragraph

Actions to enhance the safety culture of nuclear energy
and confidence in safety should include the technical
application of radiological optimization principles and
the further development of quality assurance methodolo ­
gy in conjunction with the EC ' Network of Testing
Facilities '.

Actions to enhance the safety culture of nuclear energy
and confidence in safety should include the technical
application of the following principles : justification of
beneficial measures, optimization of the latter taking
account of economic and social factors and the limitation
of any individual risks which might occur as a result of
the adoption of measures which are beneficial and opti ­
mal from a collective point of view .

( Amendment 23 )

Annex 1(2.6 .), fourth paragraph a ( new )

Efforts to achieve a common approach on standards
should involve the safety authorities and the constructors
and operators of nuclear or radioactive plants and
establishments for medical and industrial purposes .

( Amendment 24 )

Annex 1(2.6 .), after ' Support research ', new heading

Shutdown of nuclear installations . The work involved in
shutting down nuclear installations will be continued
with the following objectives :

               - application-oriented examination and analysis of
existing shutdown technologies with the aim of furth ­
er reducing the radiation exposure of staff and the
costs of dismantling ;

               - study and development of various shutdown alterna ­
tives and their practical implementation, particu ­
larly in regard to the shutdown of obsolete Eastern
European nuclear power plants demanded by the
West ;

               - completion of the databases on shutdown by the
incorporation of the first major shutdown project of
a nuclear power plant of Russian design in Germany
in cooperation with East European experts .

( Amendment 25 )

Annex 1(2.6 .), ' Radiological impact on man and the environment ',

first paragraph

The Euratom Treaty defines the Community responsibil ­
ity for ' establishing uniform safety standards to protect
the health of workers and the general public and ensure
that they are applied ' and for ' studying the harmful
effects of radiation on living organisms '. Although the

The Euratom Treaty defines the Community responsibil ­
ity for ' establishing uniform safety standards to protect
the health of workers and the general public and ensure
that they are applied ' and for ' studying the harmful
effects of radiation on living organisms '. Although the

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present radiation protection standards and the underlying
scientific information are of high quality, it remains
imperative to reduce the remaining uncertainties in the
quantification of radiation risks arising from the use of
ionizing radiation in energy production, industry and
medicine, as well as from exposure to natural radiation .
This concerns all phases of the nuclear cycle where
( potential ) exposure situations may exist and also consid ­
ers the consequences of nuclear accidents, the limitation
of the extent of possible health effects, the mitigation of
environmental consequences and the development of
methods for the management of nuclear emergencies .
The range of issues concerned and the many underlying
scientific disciplines require a truly inter-disciplinary
approach to radiation protection research and the inten ­
sive involvement of university based research .

present radiation protection standards and the underlying
scientific information are of high quality, it remains
imperative to reduce the remaining uncertainties in the
quantification of radiation risks arising from the use of
ionizing radiation in energy production, industry and
medicine, as well as from exposure to natural radiation,
with particular emphasis on the effects of low radiation
doses . This concerns all phases of the nuclear cycle where
( potential ) exposure situations may exist and also consid ­
ers the consequences of nuclear accidents, the limitation
of the extent of possible health effects, the mitigation of
environmental consequences and the development of
methods for the management of nuclear emergencies .
The range of issues concerned and the many underlying
scientific disciplines require a truly inter-disciplinary
approach to radiation protection research and the inten ­
sive involvement of university based research .

( Amendment 26 )

Annex 1(2.8 .)

Risk evaluation depends on reliable assessment of the
level of exposure, which in turn depends on an accurate
determination of internal and external doses . This neces ­
sitates research on environmental pathways of radioac ­
tive substances to man and on the age dependent meta ­
bolism and biokinetics of incorporated radionuclides .
Targeted research will include work to develop more
sensitive and delicate instrumentation for measurement

of external and internal irradiation and the further exten ­
sion and application of risk assessment models for the
health and environmental impact of discharges of
radioactive materials to the environment and of nuclear
accidents . Risk estimates converting radiation dose to the
probability of induction of health effects will be derived
from epidemiological studies of exposed populations,
taking into account the knowledge on radiobiological
mechanisms .

Risk evaluation depends on reliable assessment of the
level of exposure, which in turn depends on an accurate
determination of internal and external doses . This neces ­
sitates research on environmental pathways of radioac ­
tive substances to man and on the age dependent meta ­
bolism and biokinetics of incorporated radionuclides .
Targeted research will include work to develop more
sensitive and delicate instrumentation for measurement

of external and internal irradiation and the further exten ­
sion and application of risk assessment models for the
health and environmental impact of discharges of
radioactive materials to the environment and of nuclear
accidents . Risk estimates converting radiation dose to the
probability of induction of health effects will be derived
from epidemiological studies of exposed populations,
using the knowledge on radiobiological mechanisms and
a dosimetric approach .

( Amendment 27 )

Annex 1(2.9 .), introduction

Criteria, methods and strategies for reducing exposure to
ionizing radiation from all sources ( natural, medical and
industrial ) have to be developed further with a view to
reducing or preventing the induction of health effects .
These include aspects of exposure monitoring, techni ­
ques for environmental restoration including site restora ­
tion, treatment of health consequences including acute
radiation damage, risk management for normal and
emergency situations and the implementation of the
optimization philosophy ( ALARA - As Low as Reasona ­
bly Achievable ) into radiological protection, giving due

Criteria, methods and strategies for reducing exposure to
ionizing radiation from all sources ( natural, medical and
industrial ) have to be developed further with a view to
reducing or preventing the induction of health effects .
These include aspects of exposure monitoring, techni ­
ques for environmental restoration including site restora ­
tion, treatment of health consequences including acute
radiation damage, risk management for normal and
emergency situations and radiological protection, giving
due account to social and economical considerations . For

applications in which radioactive substances are

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account to social and economical considerations . These
principles will be applied to problems of practical rele ­
vance, such as the development of criteria from the
recycling of material from decommissioned nuclear
facilities ; occupation exposure arising from waste man ­
agement, decommissioning and environmental mitiga ­
tion ; and optimization strategies and techniques in medi ­
cal radiological diagnostic procedures .

indispensable at the present state of science and techno ­
logy the minimization requirement must apply in line
with the German radiation protection Regulation ; the
ALARA principle - As Low as Reasonably Achievable must not apply . These principles will be applied to
problems of practical relevance, such as the development
of criteria from the recycling of material from decommis ­
sioned nuclear facilities ; occupation exposure arising
from waste management, decommissioning and environ ­
mental mitigation ; and optimization strategies and tech ­
niques in medical radiological diagnostic procedures .

( Amendment 28 )

Annex 1(2.9 .), ' Historic liabilities ', second paragraph

The consequences of the Chernobyl accident, of other
radiation accidents and of uncontrolled releases of

radioactive materials in the CIS have led to environmen ­

tal contamination and health hazards which represent
unique opportunities for initiating collaborative projects,
including extensive training and secondment schemes .

The consequences of the Chernobyl accident, of other
radiation accidents and of uncontrolled releases of

radioactive materials in the CIS have led to environmen ­
tal contamination and health hazards which represent
unique opportunities for initiating collaborative projects,
including scientific and technical schemes as well as
extensive teaching and training schemes .

( Amendment 29 )

Annex 1(2.10 .), second paragraph a ( new )

Evaluations and probability studies into the safety of
nuclear establishments in Eastern Europe and the CIS
should be promoted where their viability makes this
worthwhile .

( Amendment 30 )

Annex 1(2.11 .), second paragraph a ( new )

In this connection, use should be made of the experience
gained from the Concert ( Concertation on European
Regulatory Tasks ) initiative on regulatory bases and
procedures, regulatory aspects of technical and opera ­
tional matters and assistance programmes already under
way, using the RAMG ( Regulatory Assistance Manage ­
ment Group ).

( Amendment 3 1 )

Annex II, Footnote 1

(') Including 10,7% for staff expenditure and 6,5% for

administrative expenditure .

(') Including 7,5% for staff expenditure and 4,5% for

administrative expenditure .

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( Amendment 32 )

Annex II, Footnote 3

( 3 ) Including at least 15% for fundamental research

activities .

( 3 ) Including at least 30% for fundamental research

activities .

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament 's opinion on the proposal for a Council Decision
( Euratom ) adopting a specific research and training programme in the field of nuclear safety and

safeguards ( 1994 to 1998 ) ( COM(94)0070      - C3-0189 / 94      - 94 / 0072(CNS ))

( Consultation procedure )

The European Parliament,

## - having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council ( COM(94)0070 - 94 /

0072(CNS ) ('),

## - having been consulted by the Council ( C3-0 189 / 94 ), - having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure, - having regard to the report of the Committee on Research, Technological Development and

Energy and the opinions of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer
Protection and the Committee on Budgets ( A4-0068 / 94 ),

1 . Approves the Commission proposal subject to Parliament 's amendments ;

2 . Calls on the Commission to amend its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 119,
second paragraph, of the Euratom Treaty ;

3 . Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved
by Parliament ;

4 . Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to
the Commission proposal ;

5 . Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission .

(') OJC 113, 23.4.1994, p.4 .

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( b ) A4-0064 / 94

Proposal for a Council Decision adopting a specific research, technological development and
demonstration programme in the field of biotechnology ( 1994 to 1998 ) ( COM(94)(H)68      
C3-0171 / 94                    - 94 / 0086(CNS ))

The proposal was approved with the following amendments :

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( Amendment 1 )

Recital 4

Whereas in accordance with Article 130i(3 ), it is appro ­
priate to make an estimate of the means deemed necess ­
ary for the realization of this specific programme ; and
that the funds effectively available shall be determined by
the budgetary authorities according to the relative priori ­
ties given within the First Action of the Fourth Frame ­
work Programme ;

Whereas in accordance with Article 1 30i(3 ), it is appro ­
priate to make an estimate of the means deemed necess ­
ary for the realization of this specific programme ; and
that the funds effectively available shall be determined by
the budgetary authorities according to the resources
available under the financial perspective and the relative
priorities given within the First Action of the Fourth
Framework Programme ;

( Amendment . 2 )

Recital 5a ( new )

Whereas any increase in the overall maximum amount of
the Framework Programme will depend in particular on
the evaluation of the progress made in implementing the
programme ; whereas the progress made in this pro ­
gramme will be deemed satisfactory only if the first
commitments of appropriations are effected within a
reasonable period following the adoption of the pro ­
gramme ; whereas that period may not exceed 12 months ;

( Amendment 3 )

Recital 6

Whereas research in biotechnology may lead to improv - Whereas research in biotechnology must be conducted
ements in agricultural and industrial efficiency and via - with a view to improvements in agricultural and industrial
bility, greater protection of the environment and health efficiency, greater protection of the environment and
and a better quality of consumer products ; health and a better quality of consumer products ;

( Amendment 4 )

Recital 6a ( new )

Whereas, unlike in food-related agriculture in which
there already were high-quality and high-yield plants,
virtually no efforts were made in the past in the tradition ­
al production sector to obtain appropriate varieties of
plants for non-food-related agriculture ; whereas this

(*) OJ C 228, 17.8.1994, p . 107 .

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area of production in particular in the EU needs a
considerable boost in connection with the recent reform

of the common agricultural policy and the possible
further enlargement of the Union ; whereas this under ­
development in non-food-related agriculture can be
quickly made good through biotechnological improve ­
ments ;

( Amendment 5 )

Recital 6b ( new )

Whereas biotechnological improvements may quickly
create resistances against disease and infestations, mak ­
ing it possible to curtail radically the use of environmen ­
tally harmful pesticides ;

( Amendment 6 )

Recital 6c ( new )

Whereas more efficient intake of nutrients, in particular
from feedingstuffs, will be possible as a result of biotech ­
nological methods, making it possible to curtail radically
the discharge of minerals to the environment from
farming ;

( Amendment 7 )

Recital 7

Whereas this programme is able to contribute usefully to
the relaunch of the growth, to strengthening and compe ­
titivity and the development of employment in the Com ­
munity, as indicated in the White Paper on ' Growth,
Competitivity and Employment ';

Whereas this programme must contribute to sustained,
environmentally acceptable, qualitative growth, to
strengthening socially and ecologically acceptable compe ­
titiveness and the development of employment in the
Community, as indicated in the White Paper on ' Growth,
Competitiveness and Employment ' ;

( Amendment 8 )

Recital 7a ( new )

Whereas agriculture in the EU is currently highly pro ­
ductive and efficient and, in technological terms, is one of
the most developed in the world ; whereas, however, this
position of strength could be undermined if the Union
fails to keep pace with third countries ' major efforts in
the area of biotechnology ;

( Amendment 9 )

Recital 7b ( new )

Whereas action must be taken to ensure in particular that
agriculture in the Union does not become dependent on
large non-European firms ;

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( Amendment 10 )

Recital 9a ( new )

Whereas close cooperation and coordination between this
programme and the specific research programmes under
the Fourth Framework Programme in the fields of
biomedicine and health, and agriculture and fisheries
should achieve synergies ;

( Amendment 11 )

Recital 10a ( new )

Whereas the implementation of this programme should
be directed towards strategic and, where possible, meas ­
urable aims with a view to facilitating coordination with
programmes in the Member States and evaluation of the

programme ;

( Amendment 12 )

Recital 10b ( new )

Whereas the Commission 's efforts to simplify and accel ­
erate the candidature and selection procedures and make
them more transparent must be continued in order to
support the implementation of the programme and to
facilitate the action which firms, particularly SMEs,
research centres and universities have to undertake in

order to participate in a Community RTD activity ;

( Amendment 13 )

Recital 12

Whereas for the implementation of this programme,
besides associating with the European Economic Area
( EEA ) countries other international cooperation activities
might be necessary, in accordance with Article 130m,
with other third countries and international organiza ­
tions ;

Whereas for the implementation of this programme,
besides associating with the European Economic Area
( EEA ) countries, other international cooperation activi ­
ties might be necessary, in accordance with Article 1 30m
and other Treaty provisions, with other third countries
and international organizations ;

( Amendment 14 )

Recital 12a ( new )

Whereas research and application of biotechnology has
environmental, socioeconomic and health implications
for the developing countries ; whereas account should be
taken of their interests with regard to access to the results
of work being carried out ;

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( Amendment 15 )

Recital 13

Whereas the implementation of this programme also
implies activities for the dissemination and exploitation
of RTD results, in particular towards SMEs ( small and
medium-sized enterprises ), and notably those located in
Member States or regions which have the lowest partici ­
pation in the programme, as well as activities to promote
mobility and training of researchers carried out within
this programme and in so far as necessary for its adequate
implementation ;

Whereas the implementation of this programme also
implies activities for the dissemination and exploitation
of RTD results, in particular towards SMEs ( small and
medium-sized enterprises ), and notably those located in
Member States or regions which have the lowest partici ­
pation in the programme ( close coordination with Activi ­
ty 3 of the framework programme being necessary to
achieve synergies ), as well as activities to promote mobil ­
ity and training of researchers carried out within this
programme and in so far as necessary for its adequate
implementation ;

( Amendment 16 )

Recital 16

Whereas an assessment should be made of the socio ­
economic impact and of any technological risks of the
activities undertaken in this programme ;

Whereas ex ante and ex post assessments should be made
of the economic, social and ecological impact, of any
technological and biological risks and of the social
desirability of the activities undertaken in this pro ­

gramme ;

( Amendment 17 )

Recital 16a ( new )

Whereas, in view of the rapid progress being made in
biotechnology, the programme should also contribute to
the development of ethical guidelines for the promotion of
biotechnological research ;

( Amendment 18 )

Recital 16b ( new )

Whereas any projects aimed at modifying germ cells or
any stage in the development of the human embryo must
be excluded from the research funded by this pro ­

gramme ;

( Amendment 19 )

Recital 18a ( new )

Whereas research funded by the Community must comp      - \
ly with Council Directive 90 / 219 / EEC on the contained
use of genetically modified micro-organisms and Council
Directive 90 / 220 / EEC on the deliberate release into the

environment of genetically modified organisms, as well as
any other relevant Community legislative texts applicable
during the lifetime of this programme ;

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( Amendment 20 )

Recital 18b ( new )

Whereas this programme should also give scientific
support to the implementation of a Community legisla ­
tive framework for biotechnology designed to protect
human beings and the environment ;

( Amendment 21 )

Recital 18c ( new )

Whereas, to achieve this, there must be a well-informed
public which, if the content, goals and methods of
biotechnology are made clear, can duly participate in the
discussion on issues as to the desirability of this pro ­
gramme ; whereas, for this purpose, more funding must
be employed, ultimately also benefiting the competitive ­
ness of European biotechnologies ;

( Amendment 22 )

Article 2(1 )

1 . The funds estimated as necessary for the execution
of the programme amount to ECU 552 million, including
7,5% for staff and administrative expenditure .

1 . The funds estimated as necessary for the execution
of the programme amount to ECU 630 million, including
a maximum of 7,5% for staff and administrative expendi ­

ture .

The first commitments of appropriations shall be effected
within a period of not more than twelve months following
the adoption of the programme unless good reason is
given for exceeding this period .

( Amendment 23 )

Article 2(4 )

4 . The budgetary authority shall lay down the availa ­
ble appropriations for each financial year in agreement
with the scientific and technological priorities fixed by
the Fourth Framework Programme .

4 . The budgetary authority shall lay down the availa ­
ble appropriations for each financial year in accordance
with the availability of resources under the financial
perspective and with the scientific and technological
priorities fixed by the Fourth Framework Programme .

( Amendment 24 )

Article 5 ( 1 ), first subparagraph

1 . A work programme shall be drawn up by the
Commission in accordance with the aims set out in
Annex I and updated where necessary . It shall set out the
detailed scientific and technical objectives and define the
implementation stages of the programme as well as the
financial arrangements for each type of implementation
to be undertaken .

1 . A work programme shall be drawn up by the
Commission in accordance with the aims set out in
Annex I and updated where necessary . It shall set out the
detailed scientific, technical, ethical and economic objec ­
tives and define the implementation stages of the pro ­
gramme as well as the financial arrangements for each
type of implementation to be undertaken . The work
programme, together with any updates, shall be for ­
warded to the European Parliament .

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( Amendment 25 )

Article 6(2 )

2 . For measures foreseen in Article 7 ( 1 ), the Commis ­
sion shall be assisted by a committee composed of
representatives of the Member States and chaired by the
representative of the Commission .

The representative of the Commission shall submit to the
committee a draft of the measures to be taken . The
committee shall deliver its opinion within a time limit
which the chairman may lay down according to the
urgency of the matter .

The opinion shall be delivered by the majority provided
for in Article 148(2 ) of the Treaty as regards adoption of

decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a
proposal from the Commission . The votes of the repre ­

sentatives of the Member States within the committee
shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article .
The chairman shall not vote .

The Commission shall adopt the measures envisaged
when they are in accordance with the opinion of the
committee .

When the measures envisaged are not in accordance with
the committee 's opinion, or if no opinion is delivered, the
Commission shall without delay submit to the Council a
proposal relating to the measures to be taken . The

Council shall act by qualified majority .

If, on the expiry of a period of one month from referral of
the matter to the Council, the latter has not acted, the
proposed measures shall be adopted by the Commission .

2 . For measures foreseen m Article 7(1 ), the Commis ­
sion shall be assisted by an advisory committee com ­
posed of representatives of the Member States and
chaired by the representative of the Commission .

The representative of the Commission shall submit to the
committee and to the European Parliament a draft of the
measures to be taken . The committee shall deliver its
opinion on this draft within a time limit which the
chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the
matter, if necessary by taking a vote .

The opinion shall be entered in the minutes ; in addition,
each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its
position recorded in the minutes . The minutes shall be
forwarded to the European Parliament .

The Commission shall take the utmost account of the
opinion delivered by the committee and any observations
of the European Parliament . It shall inform the commit ­
tee and the European Parliament of the manner in which
their opinions have been taken into account .

( Amendment 26 )

Article 7(2a ) ( new )

2a . The cost of participation in the committee by
representatives of the Member States shall be borne by
the latter .

( Amendment 27 )

Article 8

The Commission is authorized to negotiate, in accord ­
ance with Article 228(1 ), international agreements with
European third countries with a view to involving them
in all or part of the programme .

The Commission is authorized to negotiate, in accord ­
ance with Article 228(1 ), international agreements with
third countries in Europe and the Mediterranean region
with a view to involving them in all or part of the

programme .

( Amendment 28 )

Annex I

' The Background ', fourth paragraph

It will be the responsibility of Community to promote This programme is intended to promote research work
under this programme further research work where the which promises to provide the highest returns for society,

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society would expect the highest returns . This points to
privileged areas for the exploitation of new knowledge,

all of which do experience in common an acute need for
## cross-linking connected topics and / or integrating large

groups of experts on an international scale . The same
integrative effort will be required for putting safely living
cells to work, for raising the profile of the European
contribution to the international genome projects, for
achieving the new deal of modern agriculture and envi ­
ronment via the genetic design of crops or animal health
control, or overcoming academic distinctions between
neurobiology, endocrinology and immunology until the
principles of cell and molecular interactions are unrav ­

elled .

International collaboration with the Human Frontier

Science Programme will be strengthened, as will be the
links with Eureka projects and national programmes
within the Community . Throughout the programme,
careful attention will be given to the delicate step which
brings research results in the context of socio-economic
needs . In specific instances, demonstration projects may
be established, and competent monitoring of the ethical
and social parameters of public acceptance will be
pursued .

in particular work which, because of inadequate pros ­
pects for commercial exploitation, is not supported or
only inadequately supported by the private sector, but
which deserve to be promoted for other important

reasons .

Environmental impact and also, in principle, socio ­
economic aspects will be taken into account, on the basis
of parameters which are as quantifiable as possible, in
project selection and the evaluation of research objec ­
tives and in evaluating the results .

Cross-linking of groups of experts throughout the world
is a major aspect of the new insight to be gained and of
exploiting it . Such an integrative approach must also be
taken in order to :

- ensure safety when using living cells in the produc ­
tion process

- give commensurate importance to the European
contribution to international genome projects

- promote reasonable development of agriculture, tak ­
ing environmental protection into account, and tak ­
ing appropriate account of animal protection, in so
far as, for example, genetic modification of animals
and crops or health is involved

- overcome the purely academic distinctions between
specialist areas such as neurobiology, endocrinology
or immunology with a view to unravelling cellular
and molecular interactions .

International collaboration with the Human Frontier

Science Programme will be strengthened, as will be the
links with Eureka projects and national programmes
within the Community .

Translation of the programme 's research findings should
be viewed in Connection with the socio-economic environ ­

ment and the consequences which are therefore likely,
and hence calls for special attention . In special cases,
demonstration projects must be set up . Dialogue between
the research community and public opinion in connection
with the ethical and social issues and consequences of
biotechnological research and the application thereof will
be launched or continued under the programme . As far
as research is concerned, what is being sought is not only
the obtaining of public ' acceptance ' with regard to the
consequences of research, but above all the creation of
transparency to enable a well informed public to make a
responsible judgment on biotechnology and its applica ­
tions .

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( Amendment 29 )

Annex I

Area 1 : Cell factories, third paragraph

Optimal use should be made of relevant biological
knowledge generated from studies on : cell biology and
signalling, macro-molecular interactions, protein folding
and secretion, post-translational modifications, genetic
stability, microbial physiology and biodiversity, the con ­
trol of metabolic fluxes, extremophily, antimicrobials,
etc . Support will be given where the combination of this
biology with engineering approaches is most likely to
realize the biotechnological potentials of cell factories,
particularly in fields such as : the fundamental aspects of
fermentation, biotransformation, biocatalysis, biosen ­
sors, process control with neural networks, of techno ­
logies cell culture and co-culture, downstream process ­
ing, etc .

Optimal use should be made of relevant biological
knowledge generated from studies on : cell biology and
signalling, macro-molecular interactions, protein folding
and secretion, post-translational modifications, genetic
stability, microbial physiology and biodiversity, the con ­
trol of metabolic fluxes, cell multiplication and prolifer ­
ation, extremophily, antimicrobials, etc, also for the
purpose of identifying and producing anti-metabolytes
and inhibitors of enzymes for industrial, pharmaceutical
and medical use . Support will be given where the combi ­
nation of this biology with engineering approaches is
most likely to realize the biotechnological potentials of
cell factories, particularly in fields such as : the funda ­
mental aspects of fermentation, biotransformation, bioca ­
talysis, biosensors, process control with neural networks,
of technologies cell culture and co-culture, downstream
processing, etc .

Furthermore, support will be given to :

( a ) further identification of biomolecules involved in the

process of cell multiplication and also the disruptions
of this process in cancer ;

( b ) possible use of techniques for the quick and effective

screening of anti-microbial, cytotoxic or immuno ­
suppressive properties of compounds in order to
develop new drugs ;

( c ) development of tests to select the right combination

of cytotoxic agents for custom cancer chemotherapy .

( Amendment 30 )

Annex I

Area 2 : Genome analysis, first paragraph

The participation of European networks in the worldwide
genome programmes will be facilitated by the further
analysis and sequencing of model genomes such as
Bacillus subtilis, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Arabi ­
dopsis thaliana . The mapping and sequencing projects
will combine efforts to unravel new genes with attempts
to study genetic function ; they will make a new effort to
encourage the development of novel software and other
bioinformatic tools and, where appropriate, to integrate
the development and extension of the methodological
and instrumentation basis . Also relevant transcriptional
and replicative mechanisms will be investigated, as well
as higher levels of organization of the genomes, such as
now made possible by the new knowledge of complete
chromosome composition and structure becoming grad ­
ually available .

The participation of European networks in the worldwide
genome programmes will be facilitated by the further
analysis and sequencing of model genomes . The map ­
ping and sequencing projects will combine efforts to
unravel new genes with attempts to study genetic func ­
tion ; they will make a new effort to encourage the
development of novel software and other bioinformatic
tools and, where appropriate, to integrate the develop ­
ment and extension of the methodological and instrumen ­
tation basis . Also relevant transcriptional and replicative
mechanisms will be investigated, as well as higher levels
of organization of the genomes, such as now made
possible by the new knowledge of complete chromosome
composition and structure becoming gradually available .

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( Amendment 31 )

Annex I

Area 2 : Genome analysis, second paragraph

Methodologies will be set up and applied to render
possible the association of detailed biological functions
with newly unravelled genes from any appropriate model
genome . A systematic approach to function search will
be allowed through networks of specialized laboratories
which on the basis of mutated, deleted or over-expressing
strains carrying uncharacterized genes, will rely on stan ­
dardized tests pointing the way towards the associated
functions . Conversely, targeted approaches to biotechno ­
logically important functions will be encouraged through
the submission of proposals by consortia willing to
screen, in yeast for example, the collection of disrupted
mutants against pre-defined phenotypic alterations with a
view to identifying sets of genes coding for industrially
relevant pathways . Special attention will be given to
additional innovative approaches ( i.e. : based on mRNAs,
gene structure or promoter similarities, etc .) exploitable
for harvesting the maximum biological benefits from
existing genome projects . By bridging the gap between
sequencing activities and the functional characterization
of sequences, another entry into the cell factory concept
will be provided from the specific angle of the genetic
control of metabolic pathways .

Methodologies will be set up and applied to render
possible the association of detailed biological functions
with newly unravelled genes from any appropriate model
genome . A systematic approach to function search will
be allowed through networks of specialized laboratories
which on the basis of mutated, deleted or over-expressing
strains carrying uncharacterized genes, will rely on stan ­
dardized tests pointing the way towards the associated
functions . Conversely, targeted approaches to biotechno ­
logically important functions will be encouraged through
the submission of proposals by consortia willing to
screen, in yeast for example, the collection of disrupted
mutants against pre-defined phenotypic alterations with a
view to identifying sets of genes coding for industrially
relevant pathways . Special attention will be given to
additional innovative approaches ( i.e. : based on mRNAs,
gene structure or promoter similarities, etc .) exploitable
for harvesting the maximum biological benefits from
existing genome projects . In the same framework atten ­
tion will be given to innovative approaches to production
of various drugs, hormones, vitamins, enzymes, proteins
and other biomolecules of industrial, pharmaceutical and
medical importance . By bridging the gap between
sequencing activities and the functional characterization
of sequences, another entry into the cell factory concept
will be provided from the specific angle of the genetic
control of metabolic pathways .

( Amendment 32 )

Annex I

Area 3 : Plant and animal biotechnology,
Plant molecular and cellular biology, first paragraph

Plant molecular and cellular biology, including protein
engineering, physiology and pathology, at the crossroads
of agricultural, industrial and environmental issues, will
be developed by stressing the need for an integrated
research . Particular attention will be given to the molecu ­
lar understanding and eventual modification of relevant
plant processes as an approach leading to new tailor ­
made market-relevant agricultural or forestry products,
and to production methods compatible with the environ ­
ment, health and consumers ' demand, which areas are
included within the Agriculture and Fisheries Research
Programme . Identifying, characterizing and exploiting
useful biological traits of agricultural and industrial
relevance, in terms of quality improvement and greater
environmental acceptability, and their corresponding
genes would be the main target for such activity .

Plant molecular and cellular biology, including protein
engineering, physiology and pathology, at the crossroads
of agricultural, industrial and environmental issues, will
be developed by stressing the need for an integrated
research . Particular attention will be given to the molecu ­
lar understanding and eventual modification of relevant
plant processes as an approach leading to new tailor ­
made market-relevant agricultural or forestry products,
and to production methods compatible with the environ ­
ment, health and consumers ' demand, which areas are
included within the Agriculture and Fisheries Research
Programme . Identifying, characterizing and exploiting
useful biological traits of agricultural and industrial
relevance, in terms of quality improvement and greater
environmental acceptability, and their corresponding
genes would be the main target for such activity, as would

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the production of organisms with new characteristics as
far as productivity, or any other property worth ' harvest ­
ing ', is concerned .

( Amendment 33 )

Annex I

Area 3 : Plant and animal biotechnology,
Plant molecular and cellular biology, second paragraph

These include : pest and disease resistance ; stress toler ­
ance ; quality and quantity of starch, oils, valuable pro ­
tein, pharmaceuticals in leaves, seeds, roots, etc ., at the
cell level ; developmental pathways, reproduction and
regeneration ; improved enzymes and macromolecules
for processing .

These also include : pest and disease resistance ; stress
tolerance ; quality and quantity of starch, oils, valuable
protein, pharmaceuticals in leaves, seeds, roots, etc ., at
the cell level ; developmental pathways, reproduction and
regeneration ; improved enzymes and macromolecules
for processing .

( Amendment 34 )

Annex I

Area 3 : Plant and animal biotechnology, Animal physiopathology, second paragraph

It is essential for the understanding and control of severe
human and animal diseases to develop transgenic and
other animal models . Studies will be conducted to allow
the development of new techniques to raise animal
models with precise and predicted genetic characteristics
designed to provide information of high quality and
specificity in relation to pathological disorders . Research
will be encouraged where it produces evidence on the
physiological roles of regulated / deregulated pathways, or
genetically-encoded factors during the evolution of any
particular disease .

In so far as an understanding of certain severe human and
animal diseases requires transgenic and other animal
models to be developed, studies will be conducted to
allow the development of new techniques to raise animal
models with precise and predicted genetic characteristics
designed to provide information of high quality and
specificity in relation to pathological disorders . Research
will be encouraged where it produces evidence on the
physiological roles of regulated / deregulated pathways, or
genetically-encoded factors during the evolution of any
particular disease .

( Amendment 35 )

Annex I

Area 4 : Cell communication in neurosciences, third paragraph

The four actions above will benefit from a range of
specific measures aiming at the achievement of increased
harmony between scientific progress and realities of the
economic world, namely : the systematic combination of
advanced biotechnology with a whole spectrum of esta ­
blished disciplines and techniques, to increase the con ­
trol which the practitioner may have over biological
processes ; the close interaction of scientific teams with

the users of research results and with expert groups
looking into new indicators of welfare ; the accompany ­
ing assessment of lateral effects which arise with the
recognition of economic and social constraints ( provi ­
sions for safety, ethical issues, education, public infor ­
mation, targeted training to link research and industry ).

The four actions described will be supported by specific
measures designed to improve interaction between
research and research teams, on the one hand, and
practical applications and users, on the other . Ethical
issues, questions concerning safety provisions, public
information issues and - in particular with a view to the
link between research and industry - training issues will
play a role in this .

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( Amendment 36 )

Annex I

Area 7 : Pre-normative research, biodiversity and social acceptance,

fourth paragraph

This should be approached at two levels . First at the basic
level of molecular ecology and, second, at the level of
prenormative research, which gathers data of particular
usefulness to regulatory authorities when carrying out
risk assessments under Community legislation .

This should be approached at three levels . First at the
basic level of ecological relationships, second at the level
of molecular ecology and, third at the level of prenorma ­
tive research, which gathers data of particular usefulness
to regulatory authorities when carrying out risk assess ­
ments under Community legislation .

( Amendment 37 )

Annex I

Area 7 : Pre-normative research, biodiversity and social acceptance,

10th paragraph

Particular emphasis will be put on analyzing lateral issues
such as public perception and the acceptance of biotech ­
nology in general, in liaison with the horizontal activity
on ethical, social and legal aspects of the life sciences and
technologies, taking into account the European Bioethics
Convention and environmental aspects .

Particular emphasis will be put on analyzing lateral issues
such as public perception and the acceptance of biotech ­
nology in general, in liaison with the horizontal activity
on ethical, social and legal aspects of the life sciences and
technologies .

( Amendment 38 )

Annex I

Ethical, social and legal aspects ( ESLA )

The participation of the Community in a dialogue
embracing all relevant socio-political and bioethical
positions, taking into account cultural differences and
existing national policies will be encouraged and, where
appropriate, deliberately organized . Whilst recognizing
existing national and international points of view, scien ­
tific studies will focus on transdisciplinary approaches of
selected topics, of high relevance and possible impact
within the biotechnology programme, and on the applica ­
tions of their results ( e.g. genome research, biodiversity,
intellectual property, in particular research exemption for
patents, introduction of new biotechnology products for
industry and environment, transgenic animals, neuros ­
ciences ). Where appropriate, these activities will also
contribute to identifying areas for the application of
common principles - the draft European Bioethics Con ­
vention of the Council of Europe will be taken into
account - and for agreeing their best possible interpre ­
tation . The continuous updating of scientific data in
support to regulatory processes will be facilitated .

The participation of the Community in a dialogue
embracing all relevant socio-political and bioethical
positions, taking into account cultural differences and
existing national policies will be encouraged and, where
appropriate, deliberately organized . Whilst recognizing
existing national and international points of view, scien ­
tific studies will focus on transdisciplinary approaches of
selected topics, of high relevance and possible impact
within the biotechnology programme, and on the applica ­
tions of their results ( e.g. genome research, biodiversity,
intellectual property, in particular research exemption for
patents, introduction of new biotechnology products for
industry and environment, transgenic animals, neuros ­
ciences ). Where appropriate, these activities will also
contribute to identifying areas for the application of
common principles, such as those embodied in interna ­
tional treaties for the protection of fundamental human
rights . Members of the European Parliament shall be
regularly informed of the calendar of events pursuant to
this activity and shall have access to all consultations,
seminars, and preparatory documents funded in this
connection .

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( Amendment 39 )

Annex II, Table

Objectives requiring concentrated means Objectives requiring concentrated means

Area 1 : Area 1 :

Cell factories 15-21% Cell factories 15-21%

Area 2 : Area 2 :
Genome analysis 13-19% Genome analysis 13-17%

Area 3 : Area 3 :
Plant and animal biotechnology 22-30% Plant and animal biotechnology 18-24%

Area 4 : Area 4 :

Cell communication in neurosciences 4-8% Cell communication in neurosciences 4-8%

Objectives addressed by concertation Objectives addressed by concertation

Area 5 : Area 5 :
Immunology, trans-disease vaccino ­ Immunology, trans-disease vaccino ­
logy 5-9% logy 5-9%

Area 6 : Area 6 :
Structural biology 9-13% Structural biology 9-13%

Area 7 : Area 7 :

Prenormative research, biodiversity, Prenormative research, biodiversity,
social acceptance social acceptance and continuous
10-16% assessment 12-20%

Area 8 : Area 8 :

Infrastructures 2-4% Infrastructures 2-4%

Area 9 :

International cooperation 4-6%

Total 100% Total 100%

( Amendment40 )

Annex III

( l.l)(ba ) ( new )

( ba ) provided that the provisions of Directives 90 /
219 / EEC and 90 / 220 / EEC, as well as any other
relevant Community legislative texts applicable dur ­
ing the lifetime of this programme, are complied
with .

( Amendment 41 )

Annex III

( 1.2 ), introduction

Participation in this programme is open, without financial Participation in this programme is open, without financial
support from the Community, and on condition that their support from the Community, and on condition that their
participation is in the interests of Community policies : participation is in the interests of Community policies
and that the provisions of Directives 90 / 219 / EEC and
90 / 220 / EEC, as well as any other relevant Community
legislative texts applicable during the lifetime of this
programme, are complied with :

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Legislative resolution embodying Parliament 's opinion on the proposal for a Council Decision
adopting a specific research, technological development and demonstration programme in the

field of biotechnology ( 1994 to 1998 ) ( COM(94)0068           - C3-0171 / 94           - 94 / 0086(CNS ))

( Consultation procedure )

The European Parliament,

     - having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council ( COM(94)0068     - 94 /
0086(CNS )) ('),

## - having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 130i(4 ) of the EC Treaty

( C3-0171 / 94 ),

     - having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,

     - having regard to the report of the Committee on Research, Technological Development and
Energy and the opinions of the Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development,
the Committee on Budgets, the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and
Consumer Protection and the Committee on Development and Cooperation ( A4-0064 / 94 ),

1 . Approves the Commission proposal, subject to Parliament 's amendments ;

2 . Calls on the Commission to amend its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 1 89a(2 ) of
the EC Treaty ;

3 . Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved
by Parliament ;

4 . Calls for the conciliation procedure to be opened if the Council should intend to depart from
the text approved by Parliament ;

5 . Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to
the Commission proposal ;

6 . Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission .

(') OJC 228, 17.8.1994, p . 107 .

( c ) A4-0065 / 94

Proposal for a Council Decision adopting a specific research, technological development and
demonstration programme in the field of transport ( 1994 to 1998 ) ( COM(94)OQ68      - C3-0175 / 94      
94 / 0090(CNS ))

The proposal was approved with the following amendments :

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( Amendment 1 )

Recital 4

Whereas, in accordance with Article 130i(3 ), an estimate Whereas, in accordance with Article 130i(3 ), an estimate
should be made of the financial resources needed to carry should be made of the financial resources needed to carry

(*) OJ C 228, 17.8.1994, p . 164 .

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out this specific programme ; whereas the final amounts
will be decided upon by the budgetary authority in
accordance with the relative priority assigned to the area
covered by this programme within activity I under the
Fourth Framework Programme ;

out this specific programme ; whereas the final amounts
will be decided upon by the budgetary authority in
accordance with the resources available under the finan ­
cial perspective and the relative priority assigned to the
area covered by this programme ;

( Amendment 2 )

Recital 5a ( new )

Whereas any increase in the overall maximum amount of
the framework programme will depend in particular on
the evaluation of the progress made in implementing the
programme ; whereas the progress made in this pro ­
gramme will be deemed satisfactory only if the first
commitments of appropriations are effected within a
reasonable period following the adoption of the pro ­
gramme ; whereas that period may not exceed
12 months ;

( Amendment 3 )

Recital 5b ( new )

Whereas the Commission 's efforts to simplify and accel ­
erate the candidature and selection procedures and make
them more transparent must be continued in order to
support the implementation of the programme and to
facilitate the action which firms, and particularly SMEs,
research centres and universities have to undertake in

order to participate in a Community RTD activity ;

( Amendment 4 )

Recital 7a ( new )

Whereas, to ensure that an improved transport system is
compatible with the aim of enhancing the quality of life,
research into this sector should focus on regional plan ­
ning, housing and urban planning policies which comply
with Community Regulations ;

( Amendment 5 )

Recital 7b ( new )

Whereas, in this context, specific schemes shall consist of
experiments to improve urban transport in a number of
pilot towns selected for this purpose throughout the
Community ; whereas such measures shall form part of
an overall approach to urban problems ;

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( Amendment 6 )

Recital 12

Whereas the RTD activities must be system-oriented and
integrated, and take account of the strategic goals of
European transport policy and the results of research
conducted within the other themes of the first activity, in
order to devise specific solutions applicable to the trans ­
port sector ;

Whereas the RTD activities must be system-oriented and
integrated, and take account of the strategic goals of
European transport policy and the results of research
conducted within the other themes of the first activity,
which will be disseminated for this purpose, in order to
devise specific solutions applicable to the transport sec ­

tor ;

( Amendment 7 )

Recital 20a ( new )

Whereas, as appropriate and in particular so that the
Community transport network can be linked up with that
of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, attempts
must be made to achieve synergy with the second area of
activity of the framework programme ;

( Amendment 8 )

Article 2(1 )

1 . The amount deemed necessary for carrying out the
programme is ECU 240 million, including 8,5 % for staff
and administrative expenditure .

1 . The amount deemed necessary for carrying out the
programme is ECU 240 million, including a maximum of
8,5 % for staff and administrative expenditure .

The first appropriations shall be committed no later than
twelve months following the adoption of the programme,
unless good reason is given for exceeding this deadline .

( Amendment 9 )

Article 2(4 )

4 . The budgetary authority shall determine the appro ­
priations available for each financial year in accordance
with the scientific and technological priorities set in the
fourth framework programme .

4 . The budgetary authority shall determine the appro ­
priations available for each financial year in accordance
with the availability of resources under the financial
perspective and the scientific and technological priorities
set in the Fourth Framework Programme .

( Amendment 10 )

Article 5(1 ), first subparagraph

1 . A work programme shall be drawn up by the
Commission in accordance with the objectives set out in
Annex I and shall be updated where appropriate . It shall
set out the detailed scientific and technological objectives
and specify the stages in the implementation of the
programme and the corresponding financial arrange ­

ments .

1 . A work programme shall be drawn up by the
Commission in accordance with the objectives set out in
Annex I and shall be updated where appropriate . It shall
set out the detailed scientific and technological objectives
and specify, the stages in the implementation of the
programme and the corresponding financial arrange ­
ments . The work programme, together with any updates
thereto, shall be forwarded to the European Parliament .

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( Amendment 1 1 )

Article 6(2 )

2 . In the cases provided for in Article 7(1 ) the Com ­
mission shall be assisted by an advisory committee
consisting of representatives of the Member States and
chaired by the representative of the Commission .

The Commission representative shall submit to the com ­
mittee a draft of the measures to be taken . The committee
shall deliver its opinion on this draft within a period
which the Chairman may lay down according to the
urgency of the matter, where necessary by taking a vote .

The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes ; in addition ;
each Member State shall have the right to request that its
position be recorded in the minutes .

The Commission shall take the greatest possible account
of the committee 's opinion . It shall inform the committee
of the manner in which its opinion has been taken into

account .

2 . In the cases provided for in Article 7(1 ) the Com ­
mission shall be assisted by an advisory committee
consisting of representatives of the Member States and
chaired by the representative of the Commission .

The Commission representative shall submit to the com ­
mittee and to the European Parliament a draft of the
measures to be taken . The committee shall deliver its
opinion on this draft within a period which the Chairman
may lay down according to the urgency of the matter,
where necessary by taking a vote .

The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes ; in addition ;
each Member State shall have the right to request that its
position be recorded in the minutes . The minutes shall be
forwarded to the European Parliament .

The Commission shall take the greatest possible account
of the committee 's opinion and of any observations made
by the European Parliament . It shall inform the commit ­
tee and the European Parliament of the manner in which
their opinions have been taken into account .

( Amendment 12 )

Article 7(2a)(new )

2a . The cost of participation in the committee by
representatives of the Member States shall be borne by
the latter .

( Amendment 13 )

Article 8

The Commission is authorized to negotiate, in accord ­
ance with Article 228(1 ), international agreements with
European third countries with a view to involving them
in all or part of the programme .

The Commission is authorized to negotiate, in accord ­
ance with Article 228(1 ), international agreements with
third countries in Europe and the Mediterranean region
with a view to involving them in all or part of the

programme .

( Amendment 14 )

Annex I, General considerations ( à ), second subparagraph

This specific research programme is intended to improve
the efficiency of the individual transport modes and
speed up their integration into a European transport
network and to support Community transport initiatives
at both national and European levels .

The aim is to contribute to the optimization of trans ­
European transport networks, improved productivity of
modes of transport and individual operators, the capacity
of each mode of transport to be integrated with the
others, accessibility for users and the development of a
multi-modal transport system at urban, rural, regional
and trans-European level . Research shall be carried out
in this context into adapting transport routes to meet the
stated requirements of those directly concerned .

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( Amendment 15 )

Annex I, General considerations ( a ),

second subparagraph a ( new )

Research shall focus in particular on optimizing trans ­
port systems from the point of view of users, improving
safety, reducing the harmful effects of such systems and
achieving social consensus .

( Amendment 16 )

Annex I, General considerations ( a ), fourth subparagraph

The demand for transport has risen in spectacular fashion
( 70% since 1970 ) and this trend is continuing . The
growth has resulted in increased congestion, inefficiency
and lower safety performance . The consequent cost to the
European economy is estimated to be at least ECU 50
billion per year for road and ECU 4 billion for aviation

growing to ECU 10 billion by 2000 . Transport is the
second largest consumer of non-renewable energy and,
unlike industrial and domestic users, its level of con ­
sumption is steadily increasing .

The demand for motor and air transport has risen in
spectacular fashion ( 70% since 1970 ) and this trend is
continuing . The growth has resulted in increased conges ­
tion, inefficiency and lower safety performance . The
consequent cost to the European economy is estimated to
be at least ECU 50 billion per year for road and ECU 4
billion for aviation growing to ECU 10 billion by 2000 .
Transport is the second largest consumer of non-renew ­
able energy and, unlike industrial and domestic users, its
level of consumption is steadily increasing .

( Amendment 17 )

Annex I, General considerations ( b ), first subparagraph

( b ) The general objective of research under this specific

programme is to arrive at prenormative or prelegisla ­
tive conclusions making it possible to incorporate
into the transport sphere the development of new
generic technologies and further the development of
the European Union by establishing an efficient
transport system .

( b ) The general objective of research under this specific

programme is to arrive at prenormative or prelegisla ­
tive conclusions making it possible to incorporate
into the transport sphere the development of new
generic technologies and further the development of
the European Union by establishing an efficient
transport system which is compatible with the envi ­
ronment . A specific area of research shall focus on
the integration of Community transport networks
into the transport networks of the countries of
Central and Eastern Europe . This shall be carried
out in conjunction with the specific research, techno ­
logical development and demonstration programme
in the field of cooperation with third countries and
international organizations .

( Amendment 18 )

Annex I, General considerations ( b ),

sixth subparagraph, first indent

## - general policy concerns : competitiveness, safety, - general policy concerns : quality of life, regional

energy and environment, planning and housing policy, competitiveness, safe ­
ty, energy saving, environment and traffic conges ­
tion,

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( Amendment 19 )

Annex I, General considerations ( c ), third subparagraph,

before the final sentence

In line with the common transport policy, technological
innovation shall be accompanied by research into the
integration of such new technologies into the new opera ­
tional and institutional situations ( including those related
to the new technical standards and guidelines for trans ­
European transport networks ). A new, harmonized
methodology will be necessary to assess the overall
impact of transport systems so as to optimize the trans ­
European networks . The development of a multimodal
trans-European network, incorporating the various
modes of transport, will make it possible to analyze the
operation of the existing infrastructure before deciding
on new projects which will have to fulfil ecological ( local
and overall impact on the environment ) and socio ­
economic ( the number of jobs created in relation to the
amount of investment ) criteria .

( Amendment 20 )

Annex I, General considerations ( c ), third subparagraph, final sentence

These tools are essential before large amounts of public
and private money are committed by the political authori ­
ties for long-term investments in infrastructure projects,
and the application of new management and communica ­
tion systems to transport services .

These tools are essential before the political authorities
can implement a transport policy which caters for the
requirements of users, within the context of an overall
land-use policy, and before large amounts of public and
private money are committed in the long-term by the
political authorities for the application of new manage ­
ment and communication systems to transport services .

( Amendment 2 1 )

Annex I, General considerations ( c ),

fifth subparagraph

The research activities will be conducted within a coher ­
ent and coordinated framework taking account of the
activities under other themes : industrial technologies,
telematics, environment and energy, where they relate to
the objectives of the common transport policy . Work
focusing on generic technologies will be carried out
under the relevant themes within the first activity, with
the result that the demonstration activity will address the
integration and systematic validation of the results via an
integrated approach aimed at achieving the objectives of
the common transport policy .

The research activities will be conducted within a coher ­
ent and coordinated framework taking account of the
activities under other themes : industrial technologies,
telematics, environment, energy and targeted socio-econ ­
omic research, where they relate to the objectives of the
common transport policy . Work focusing on generic
technologies will be carried out under the relevant themes
within the first activity, with the result that the demon ­
stration activity will address the integration and syste ­
matic validation of the results via an integrated approach
aimed at achieving the objectives of the common trans ­
port policy .

( Amendment 22 )

Annex I, part A, Economics of the transport system, first and second subparagraphs

Economics of the transport system . The transport system Economics of the transport system . The transport system
does not have an intrinsic purpose in itself but is intended does not have an intrinsic purpose in itself but is intended

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to enable other activities to take place ( production,
consumption, leisure, etc .). It is increasingly becoming a
burden for household budgets and, more generally, for
the economy as a whole . Efforts must be made to combat
or even reverse this trend . Two possibilities should be
explored as a matter of priority : new infrastructures and
funding .

The choice of new infrastructures has major budgetary
consequences and has a lasting effect on the modal split
between flows . It is a virtually irreversible act necessitat ­
ing solid guarantees .

to enable other activities to take place ( production,
consumption, leisure, education, etc .). It is increasingly
becoming a burden for household budgets and, more
generally, for the economy as a whole . Efforts must be
made to combat or even reverse this trend . Two possibil ­
ities should be explored as a matter of priority : new
infrastructures and funding .

The choice of new infrastructures has major environmen ­
tal and budgetary consequences and has a lasting effect
on the modal split between flows . It is a virtually
irreversible act necessitating solid guarantees .

( Amendment 23 )

Annex I, part A, subparagraph 22a ( new )

Interconnection between the transport system, regional
planning and housing policy . In relation to the specific
programme on targeted socio-economic research, in ­
depth research shall be conducted into the relationship,
especially in the urban environment, between optimiza ­
tion of the transport system, regional planning and
housing policy .

( Amendment 24 )

Annex I, part B, first subparagraph

In addition to the above research aimed at overall
optimization of the European transport system, it is also
necessary to carry out research into the internal optimiza ­
tion of each mode ( air, rail, road, urban, inland waterway
and maritime transport ). Of course, the specific optimiza ­
tions must be compatible with the overall optimization
which remains the priority objective . It will be necessary
to iron out any contradiction between sectoral optimiza ­
tion and overall optimization .

In addition to the above research aimed at overall
optimization of the European transport system, it is also
necessary to carry out research into the internal optimiza ­
tion of each mode ( air, rail, road, urban, inland waterway
and maritime transport ) and into the integration of these
modes of transport ( intermodality ); in this context, full
use will be made of the results of research undertaken as

part of other specific programmes, which will be dissem ­
inated for this purpose . Of course, the specific optimiza ­
tions must be compatible with the overall optimization
which remains the priority objective . It will be necessary
to iron out any contradiction between sectoral optimiza ­
tion and overall optimization in combined transport and
rail transport, in particular so as to ensure the interoper ­
ability of rail networks, both conventional and high-speed
networks ( on existing routes ), by gradually abolishing
technical, legal and operational obstacles . The research
should lead to the definition of functional requirements
for the implementation of integrated intermodal trans ­
port chains which, in the case of regional links, need to be
supplemented by major nodal points and more wides ­
pread link structures ; it will also be necessary to draw up
pilot schemes to integrate and assess the new technologies
with regard to transfers ( goods transport ) and connec ­
tions ( passenger transport ), management, supervision
and information .

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( Amendment 25 )

Annex I, part B, Railways, second subparagraph

Firstly, one of the priority issues is the compatibility of
train traffic control systems, on which research was
started in the framework of the EURET programme . This
research has the objective of developing a European rail
traffic management system and its principal functionali ­
ties through the integration of the results of research on
generic technology in other programmes . It was devel ­
oped with the collaboration of the railways and industry .
This work needs to be continued so as to develop a
common architecture for the European rail traffic man ­
agement system, before moving on to the stage of pilot
projects to validate the technology through specific
applications .

Firstly, one of the priority issues is the compatibility of
train traffic control systems, on which research was
started in the framework of the EURET programme . This
research has the objective of developing a European rail
traffic management system and its principal functionali ­
ties through the integration of the results of research on
generic technology in other programmes . It was devel ­
oped with the collaboration of the railways and industry
after consultation with consumer associations . This work

needs to be continued so as to develop a common
architecture for the European rail traffic management
system, before moving on to the stage of pilot projects to
validate the technology through specific applications .

( Amendment 26 )

Annex I, part B, Railways, third subparagraph

In this context it is necessary to develop the system
specifications, study the ergonomic aspects and human
factors, communications and equipment design . The
interfaces between connected systems, i.e. communica ­
tions, management, and information for the public and
other services must be taken into account . Finally, consi ­
dering the importance of this common architecture for the
development of the European rail network, and notably
high-speed trains, the research results will be validated in
the framework of safety criteria established at a Com ­
munity level .

In this context it is necessary to develop the system
specifications, study the ergonomic aspects and human
factors, communications and equipment design . The
interfaces between connected systems, i.e. communica ­
tions, management, and information for the public and
other services must be taken into account . Finally, consi ­
dering the importance of this common architecture for the
development of the European rail network, including
high-speed trains, the research results will be validated in
the framework of safety criteria established at a Com ­
munity level .

( Amendment 27 )

Annex I, part B, Railways, fourth subparagraph

Secondly, rail safety is based on the principle of the
intrinsic safety of equipment and systems . For the new
functionalities, it is necessary to use hardware and
software components whose failure mode is not neces ­
sarily known or finite . No system is therefore ever totally
safe and there is always a risk, however small, of
failure.This risk will be quantified to allow harmonized
criteria to be applied throughout the Community and
ensure that investment decisions for safety equipment
can be taken as a function of their ' added value '. The
research work will, if possible, build on techniques
developed for other industries, and adapt them to specific
rail applications, if necessary by defining new concepts .

Secondly, rail safety is based on the principle of the
intrinsic safety of equipment and systems . For the new
functionalities, it is necessary to use hardware and
software components whose failure mode is not neces ­
sarily known or finite . No system is therefore ever totally
safe and there is always a risk, however small, of failure .
This risk will be quantified to allow harmonized criteria
to be applied throughout the Community and ensure that
investment decisions for safety equipment can be taken
as a function of their capacity to save lives . The research
work will, if possible, build on techniques developed for
other industries, and adapt them to specific rail applica ­
tions, if necessary by defining new concepts .

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( Amendment 28 )

Annex I, part B, Integrated transport chains, first paragraph

With the opening of single market, the future extension of
the European Community and the progress of the central
European countries towards market economies, the inter ­
national transfer of goods will inevitably grow strongly .
It is generally expected that traffic will double in
20 years . Faced with such a growth in demand, the
public authorities need to try to modify the supply
structure radically, otherwise the major part of this
growth will fall to the current dominant mode : road
transport .

With the opening of single market, the future extension of
the European Community and the progress of the central
European countries towards market economies, the inter ­
national transfer of goods will inevitably grow strongly .
It is generally expected that traffic will double in
20 years . Faced with such a growth in demand, the
public authorities need to try to modify the supply
structure radically so that the major part of this growth
will fall on more sustainable forms of transport such as
railfreight and public transport rather than roadfreight
and private motor transport .

( Amendment 29 )

Annex I, part B, Air transport, first subparagraph a ( new )

A systematic approach to the air transport sector is
necessary in order, on the one hand, to define the
objectives of European interest with the aim of overcom ­
ing congestion in air space and at airports, improving
safety and minimizing the impact on the environment
and, on the other hand, to enable the results of research
into generic technologies, particularly in the sector of air
traffic, aircraft safety, the reduction of noise pollution
from aircraft engines, mitigating the effects produced by
resistance and technologies of vital importance for large ­
capacity aircraft, to be coordinated and assessed . Special
research efforts will be devoted to the climatological
effects of high-altitude air traffic .

( Amendment 30 )

Annex I, part B, Urban transport, first subparagraph

Urban transport poses three types of problems, namely Urban transport poses five types of problems, namely
energy efficiency, transport-system efficiency and enyi - users ' requirements, their safety and that of pedestrians,
ronmental protection . energy efficiency and energy savings, transport-system
efficiency and environmental protection .

( Amendment 31 )

Annex I, part B, Urban transport, third subparagraph, indents

ecological traffic management,

safety management, including unprotected users,

optimization of road use,

measures and conditions to stimulate public transport
as opposed to private transport,

ecological traffic management,

safety management, including unprotected users,

optimization of road use,

measures and conditions to stimulate public transport
as opposed to private transport,

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- design of transfer points between local and long ­
distance traffic to improve town accessibility .

- measures to encourage cyclist and pedestrian net ­
works, and improve the safety of cyclists and pedes ­
trians,

- methods to develop an integrated urban transport
strategy,

- design of transfer points between local and long ­
distance traffic to improve town accessibility,

- the correlation between optimization of the transport
system on the one hand and regional planning,
housing policy and urban planning on the other
hand,

- minimization of spatial mobility in urban areas,

- investigation of the ' Gaia concept ',

- impact of the ' back-office '.

( Amendment 32 )

Annex I, part B, Road transport, first subparagraph

Research in this area should contribute to greater effi ­
ciency of road transport, enlarged capacity of road
infrastructure and rationalization of movements .

Research in this area should contribute to greater effi ­
ciency of road transport, enlarged capacity of road
infrastructure and rationalization of movements and, in
conjunction with research into intermodality, to devising
measures for improved safety on roads and determining
the extent to which the increase in road haulage has
affected road safety .

( Amendment 33 )

Annex I, part B, Road transport, subparagraph 6a ( new )

Research here will include the different technical and
political possibilities of increasing the fuel-efficiency of
the car fleet in the European Union .

( Amendment 34 )

Annex I, part B, Road transport, subparagraph 6b ( new )

The necessary methodologies will be developed in this
sector to determine the instruments required to imple ­
ment a common road safety policy, in particular for
pedestrians and cyclists, modal optimization of urban
traffic and a reduction in traffic ; greatest emphasis will
be placed on pilot projects including car-pooling and
car-sharing .

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Legislative resolution embodying Parliament 's opinion on the proposal for a Council Decision
adopting a specific research, technological development and demonstration programme in the

field of transport ( 1994 to 1998 ) ( COM(94)(K)68            - C3-0175 / 94            - 94 / 0090(CNS ))

( Consultation procedure )

The European Parliament,

## - having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council ( COM(94)(X)68 - 94 /

0090(CNS )) ('),

     - having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 130i(4 ) of the EC Treaty
( C3-0 175 / 94 ),

## - having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,

     - having regard to the report of the Committee on Research, Technological Development and
Energy and the opinions of the Committee on Budgets, the Committee on Transport and
Tourism and the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection
( A4-0065 / 94 ),

1 . Approves the Commission proposal, subject to Parliament 's amendments ;

2 . Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 1 89a(2 ) of the
EC Treaty ;

3 . Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved
by Parliament ;

4 . Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to
the Commission proposal ;

5 . Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission .

(') OJC 228, 17.8.1994, p . 164 .

( d ) A4-0067 / 94

Proposal for a Council Decision adopting a specific programme for the dissemination and
exploitation of the results of activities in the field of research, technological development and

demonstration ( 1994 to 1998 ) ( COM(94)0068          - C3-0178 / 94          - 94 / 0093(CNS ))

The proposal was approved with the following amendments :

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( Amendment 1 )

Recital 4

Whereas, in accordance with Article 1 30i(3 ), the funding
required for implementing this specific programme must
be estimated ; whereas the definitive amounts are adopted
by the budgetary authority in accordance with the quota
laid down in the framework programme ;

(*) OJ C 228, 17.8.1994, p . 198 .

Whereas, in accordance with Article 1 30i(3 ), the funding
required for implementing this specific programme must
be estimated ; whereas the definitive amounts are adopted
by the budgetary authority in accordance with the
resources available under the financial perspective, and
with the quota laid down in the framework programme ;

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( Amendment 2 )

Recital 5a ( new )

Whereas any increase in the overall maximum amount of
the framework programme will depend in particular on
the evaluation of the progress made in implementing the
programme ; whereas the progress made in this pro ­
gramme will be deemed satisfactory only if the first
commitments of appropriations are effected within a
reasonable period following the adoption of the pro ­
gramme ; whereas that period may not exceed
12 months ;

( Amendment 3 )

Recital 12a ( new )

Whereas the Commission 's efforts to simplify and accel ­
erate the candidature and selection procedures and make
them more transparent must be continued in order to
support the implementation of the programme and to
facilitate the action which firms, particularly SMEs,
research centres and universities have to undertake in

order to participate in a Community RTD activity ;

( Amendment 4 )

Recital 12b ( new )

Whereas SMEs are not a homogeneous category of
enterprises but comprise a very wide range of businesses
as regards both size and sector ; whereas it is therefore
necessary to define SMEs and adopt separate approaches
to each target group ;

( Amendment 5 )

Recital 13a ( new )

Whereas it is necessary to build up a knowledge infra ­
structure to enable the results to be disseminated and

exploited in the various Member States, bearing in mind
that SMEs operate primarily within national boundaries ;

( Amendment 6 )

Recital 15

Whereas there must be continual and systematic moni ­
toring of progress in implementing this programme, with
a view to adapting it, if necessary, to developments in this
field ; whereas, also, an independent assessment of pro ­
gress in implementation of the programme must be
conducted in due course with the aim of providing all the
background information necessary for drawing up the
aims of the Fifth RTD Framework Programme ; whereas,
finally, at the end of the programme, a final assessment of
the results obtained must be carried out as regards the
objectives set out in this Decision ;

Whereas there must be continual and systematic moni ­
toring of progress in implementing this programme, with
a view to adapting it, if necessary, to developments in this
field ; whereas, also, an independent assessment of pro ­
gress in implementation of the programme must be
conducted in due course on the basis of predetermined
criteria, with the aim of providing all the background
information necessary for drawing up the aims of the
Fifth RTD Framework Programme ; whereas, finally, at
the end of the programme, a final assessment of the
results obtained must be carried out as regards the
objectives set out in this Decision ;

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( Amendment 7 )

Article 2(1 )

1 . The amount deemed necessary for the implementa ­
tion of this programme is ECU 293 million, including

8,4% for staff and administrative expenditure .

1 . The amount deemed necessary for the implementa ­
tion of this programme is ECU 293 million, including a
maximum of 8,4% for staff and administrative expendi ­

ture .

The first appropriations shall be committed no later than
twelve months following the adoption of the programme,
unless good reason is given for exceeding this deadline .

( Amendment 8 )

Article 2(4 )

4 . The budgetary authority shall determine the appro - 4 . The budgetary authority shall determine the appro ­
priations available for each financial year in accordance priations available for each financial year in accordance
with the quota laid down by the framework programme . with the availability of resources under the financial
perspective and the quota laid down by the framework

programme .

( Amendment 9 )

Article 5(1 ), first subparagraph

1 . A work programme shall be drawn up by the
Commission, in accordance with the objectives set out in
Annex I, and shall when necessary be updated . It shall set
out the detailed objectives to be achieved and lay down
stages in the programme 's implementation and the fund ­
ing envisaged for each implementation procedure .

1 . A work programme shall be drawn up by the
Commission, in accordance with the objectives set out in
Annex I, and shall when necessary be updated . It shall set
out the detailed objectives to be achieved and lay down
stages in the programme 's implementation and the fund ­
ing envisaged for each implementation procedure . The
work programme, together with any updates thereto,
shall be forwarded to the European Parliament .

( Amendment 10 )

Article 6(2 )

2 . In the cases referred to in Article 7(1 ), the Commis ­
sion shall be assisted by a committee composed of
representatives of the Member States and chaired by the
representative of the Commission .

The representative of the Commission shall submit to the
committee a draft of the measures to be taken . The
committee shall deliver its opinion on this draft within a
time limit which the chairman may lay down according to
the urgency of the issue . The opinion shall be delivered
by the majority laid down in Article 148(2 ) of the Treaty
in the case of Decisions which the Council is required to
adopt on a proposal from the Commission . When a vote is
taken in the committee, the votes of the representatives of
the Member States shall be weighted in the manner set
out in that Article . The Chairman shall not vote .

The Commission shall adopt the measures envisaged if
they are in accordance with the opinion of the committee .

2 . In the cases referred to in Article 7 ( 1 ), the Commis ­
sion shall be assisted by an advisory committee com ­
posed of representatives of the Member States and
chaired by the representative of the Commission .

The representative of the Commission shall submit to the
committee and to the European Parliament a draft of the
measures to be taken . The committee shall deliver its
opinion on this draft within a time limit which the
chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the
issue, if necessary by taking a vote . The opinion shall be
recorded in the minutes ; in addition, each Member State
shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in
the minutes . The minutes shall be forwarded to the

European Parliament .

The Commission shall take the utmost account of the
opinion delivered by the committee and any observations
of the European Parliament . It shall inform the commit ­
tee and the European Parliament of the manner in which
their opinions have been taken into account .

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If the measures envisaged are not in accordance with the
opinion of the committee, or in the absence of an opinion,
the Commission shall submit to the Council without delay
a proposal relating to the measures to be taken . The

Council shall act by qualified majority .

If, after one month from the date of referral to the

Council, the latter has not acted, the proposed measures
shall be adopted by the Commission .

( Amendment 11 )

Article 7(2a)(new )

2a . The cost of participation in the committee by
representatives of the Member States shall be borne by
the latter .

( Amendment 12 )

Article 8

The Commission is authonzed to negotiate, in accord ­
ance with Article 228(1 ), international agreements with
European third countries with a view to involving them
in all or part of the programme .

The Commission is authonzed to negotiate, in accord ­
ance with Article 228(1 ), international agreements with
third countries in Europe and the Mediterranean region
with a view to involving them in all or part of the

programme .

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament 's opinion on the proposal for a Council Decision
adopting a specific programme for the dissemination and exploitation of the results of activities
in the field of research, technological development and demonstration ( 1994 to 1998 )

( CC)M(94)0068                    - C3-0178 / 94                    - 94 / 0093(CNS ))

( Consultation procedure )

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council ( COM(94)0068 - 94 /
0093(CNS )) ('),

- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 130i(4 ) of the EC Treaty,
C3-0 178 / 94,

- having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the report of the Committee on Research, Technological Development and
Energy and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets ( A4-0067 / 94 ),

1 . Approves the Commission proposal, subject to Parliament 's amendments ;

2 . Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 1 89a(2 ) of the
EC Treaty ;

3 . Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved
by Parliament ;

4 . Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to
the Commission proposal ;

5 . Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission .

(') OJ C 228, 17.8.1994, p . 198 .

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3 . Generalized tariff preferences     

( a ) A4-0038 / 94

Resolution on the Commission Communication to the Council and the European Parliament on
the integration of developing countries in the international trading system       - role of the GSP 1995

to 2004 ( COM(94)0212                      - C4-0059 / 94 )

The European Parliament,

     - having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European
Parliament ( CC>M(94)0212        - C4-0059 / 94 ),

## - having regard to its previous resolutions on the generalized system of preferences and in

particular its resolution of 14 December 1990 on the Commission communication to the
Council concerning the Generalized system of preferences        - Guidelines for the 1990s ('),

## - subject to the transposition of the communication into the forthcoming Regulation, - having regard to the report of the Committee on Development and Cooperation and the

opinions of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, the Committee on

1 Economic and Monetary Affairs and Industrial Policy and the Committee on the Environ ­
ment, Public Health and Consumer Protection ( A4-0038 / 94 ),

1 . Confirms its support for a Community system of general preferences, the purpose of which
is to promote the trade of developing countries, in particular the least developed among them ;

2 . Is of the opinion that the scheme will be able to play a positive role in the development
policy of the European Union, once substantial improvements are made ;

3 . Stresses that there are a number of shortcomings in the present scheme, to which it has
already drawn attention :

( a ) insufficient take-up of the opportunities provided by the GSP,

( b ) particularly low take-up by the least developed countries,

( c ) too great an imbalance in the allocation of benefits between Asian and Latin American

countries to the advantage of the former,

( d ) the administrative complexity of the scheme and the problematic rules of origin which make

it almost impossible, particularly for the least developed countries, to take advantage of the
scheme ;

4 . Notes that these problems are comparable with those found in the Lome IV Convention ;

5 . Regrets that at present there are no comprehensive, detailed studies available on the impact
of the GSP on the completion of the single market and on economic and social cohesion in the
EU, and calls on the Commission to produce a comprehensive study of this subject ;

6 . Welcomes the Commission 's suggestion that the GSP should be regarded mainly as a
development instrument which must focus on development targets ; particularly appreciates the
suggestion that the concept of development should be understood in a broad sense in the GSP
context, so that it also covers social progress and the environment ( sustainable development );

7 . Stresses the need to develop the GSP for the benefit of the poorest developing countries and
to withdraw it from the emergent countries ;

(') OJC 19, 28.1.1991, p . 588 .

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8 . Agrees with the proposal that special incentive arrangements should be introduced in the
social field to grant additional advantages which enable countries to take social measures in
accordance with ILO conventions to safeguard the fundamental rights of workers, with further
attention being paid to the equal treatment of men and women at the workplace and the
prevention of child labour ;

9 . Welcomes the proposal to introduce special incentive arrangements in the field of
environmental protection which will enable countries and employers to bear the extra costs of
more positive environmental Regulations ; particularly welcomes the fact that reference is made
to the trade in tropical hardwoods ; but recommends that the Regulation also be applied to
unprocessed tropical hardwoods and other products for which generally accepted environmental
criteria have been developed or Regulations established, in which connection reference can be
made to the criteria of various international organizations ;

10 . Requests the Commission, however, to draw up these incentive proposals as a matter of
urgency in the form of a green GSP so that they can be quickly introduced, rather than becoming
effective only after the new system has been in operation for two years, as the Commission

proposes ;

1 1 . Considers it right that in cases where there is insufficient respect for the abovementioned
social rights and also in cases of fraud and failure to provide administrative cooperation,
preferences should be suspended ;

1 2 . Requests the Commission to extend inspection in situ and refers in this respect to earlier
requests made by Parliament ;

13 . Approves the environmental and social policy incentives, provided that all forms of
protectionism are avoided and the GSP is not turned into the opposite of what it is intended to be ;

14 . Points out the limited preferential margin for incentive measures, which will mean that
their effect will be extremely limited and therefore considers it urgently necessary that incentives
granted in respect of intellectual property and the fight against drugs, for example, should be
supported by other measures in addition to trade incentives ;

15 . Agrees with the basic assumption of overall neutrality in the degree of liberalization which
the new scheme is to have vis-a-vis the present one ; will however pay close attention to the way
this is incorporated into the Regulation and states that it will not accept any retreat from this
principle ;

1 6 . Is very pleased at the abolition of quantitative restrictions in the form of tariff quotas or
ceilings and supports, subject to the principle referred to in paragraph 15, the introduction of a
mechanism to differentiate tariff margins ;

17 . Supports, subject again to the same principle, the introduction of a product / country
graduation mechanism which must ensure that the full benefit of graduating the more advanced
developing countries goes to the ' less developed countries ; considers, however, the graduation
and solidarity mechanisms to be complicated and cumbersome ;

1 8 . Stresses the absolute need to draw up a number of objectively incontrovertible criteria and
for all parties to introduce clearer procedures for the actual application of the graduation
machinery, the special incentive arrangements and total or partial exclusion from the scheme,
being ever mindful of the desirability of simplifying the scheme ;

19 . Welcomes the fact that this graduation no longer takes account of the sensitivity of a
product, since this criterion is not compatible with the aim of the GSP, i.e. to facilitate the
integration of developing countries into the world market ;

20 . Insists that countries with a per capita GNP equal to or greater than that of the EU Member
States should not participate in the GSP ;

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21 . Is happy to support the proposal to guarantee a minimum application period of three years
to give the scheme greater stability ;

22 . Considers, in view of the American experience, that the concept of ' unfair trading
practices ' as grounds for suspension of the GSP is too vague and hence counterproductive, and
calls for it to be deleted ; considers, on the other hand, that violation of intellectual property rules
constitutes grounds for suspension ;

23 . Takes the view that goods carrying anti-dumping levies should be excluded from the GSP ;

24 . Considers that, as far as agricultural products are concerned, implementation of the
Uruguay Round agreements should provide an excellent opportunity to improve operation of the
GSP and enable the developing and least-developed countries to derive particular benefit from
this substantial opening up of the Community market ; would also consider the introduction of an
environmental incentive clause, tied to certain products or types of agricultural production, to be
of great interest ;

25 . Considers it necessary to introduce measures for technical assistance and for promoting
the creation and support of producers ' organizations, cooperatives, etc . in order to strengthen
their role in trade relations with Community importers and to encourage producers in beneficiary
countries as far as possible to make direct use of the preferential export scheme, which, owing to
the complexity of international trading practices, is at times only of benefit to certain
multinational companies ;

26 . Considers that development would be fostered if, as back-up to the GSP, technical aid and
sales promotion, as well as flanking measures, were used to support the action of tariff
preferences ;

27 . Supports unconditionally the immediate inclusion of South Africa on the list of GSP
beneficiaries ;

28 . Insists that it should be involved in this and any further revisions of the GSP and consulted
before they are implemented ;

29 . Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and Commission .

( b ) A4-0071 / 94

Proposal for a Council Regulation applying a three-year scheme of generalized tariff preferences
( 1995 to 1997 ) in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries

( CQM(94)0337                             - C4-0161 / 94                             - 94 / 0209(ACC ))

The proposal was approved with the following amendements :

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( Amendment 1 )

Citation 1

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community, and in particular Article 113,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community, in particular Article 113 and Article 130w,

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( Amendment 2 )

Recital 2

Whereas the positive role played by this system in
improving access for the developing countries to the
markets of preference-giving countries is accepted and
justifies its continued existence for a time, in step with

other important measures including the multilateral liber ­
alization of trade ;

Whereas the necessary improvement in access for the
developing countries to the markets of preference-giving
countries is recognized to be one of the principal means of
promoting development in the developing countries and
justifies its continued existence for a time, in step with

other important measures including the multilateral liber ­
alization of trade ;

( Amendment 3 )

Recital 2a ( new )

Whereas, however, there are a number of shortcomings
in the present scheme to which the European Parliament
has already drawn attention :

( a ) insufficient take-up of the opportunies provided by

the GSP,

( b ) particularly low take-up by the least developed coun ­

tries,

( c ) too great an imbalance in the allocation of benefits

between Asian and Latin American countries to the
advantage of the former,

( d ) the administrative complexity of the scheme and the

problematic rules of origin which make it almost
impossible, particularly for the least developed coun ­
tries, to take advantage the scheme ;

( Amendment 4 )

Recital 4

Whereas preferential imports have grown substantially
since the previous decade but the distribution of gains is
still uneven despite the adoption of a policy of differen ­
tiation in the 1980s ;

Whereas preferential imports have grown since the pre ­
vious decade but the distribution of gains is still uneven
despite the adoption of a policy of differentiation in the

1980s ;

( Amendment 5 )

Recital 4a ( new )

Whereas the generalized system of preferences ( GSP ) is
one form of financial assistance provided by the Union to
the beneficiary countries ;

( Amendment 6 )

Recital 7a ( new )

Whereas, when this Regulation expires, the volume of
preferential trade should be reviewed to meet the needs
of the poorer developing countries as regards opening up
markets more widely ;

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( Amendment 7 )

Recital 8a ( new )

Whereas the new offer should be permanently with ­
drawn from high-income countries and others in the
medium to high income bracket ( per capita GNP above
US$ 6 000 in 1991 ) which have managed to integrate
sufficiently into the world economy and the multilateral
trading system and therefore do not need to benefit under
the Community GSP ;

( Amendment 9 )

Recital 13a ( new )

Whereas the countries of the former Soviet Union should

be supported in their efforts to consolidate democracy,
develop their economies, and complete the transition to a
market economy ;

( Amendment 10 )

Recital 13b ( new )

Whereas inclusion of the countries of the former Soviet

Union is a transitional measure applying until such time
as free trade agreements with those countries have
entered into force and on condition that they undertake
to open up their markets to the developing countries ;

( Amendment 11 )

Recital 15

Whereas beneficiary countries which so desire and which
still do not have the means of meeting the costs should be
encouraged to introduce effective policies for the protec ­
tion of workers ' rights, with particular regard to the right
to organize and prohibition of child labour ; whereas
special arrangements should therefore be established for
products manufactured in conditions conforming to stan ­
dards laid down by the ILO in countries whose legislation
contains rules of similar scope and substance which are
actually applied ;

Whereas beneficiary countnes which so desire and which
still do not have the means of meeting the costs should be
encouraged to introduce effective policies for the protec ­
tion of workers ' rights, with particular regard to the right
to organize, prohibition of child labour and equal treat ­
ment of men and women ; whereas special arrangements
should therefore be established for products manufac ­
tured in conditions conforming to standards laid down by
the ILO in countries whose legislation contains rules of
similar scope and substance which are actually applied ;

( Amendment 12 )

Recital 18

Whereas in certain circumstances it might be appropriate
to withdraw temporarily some or all of a country 's
preferential entitlement, for instance where that country 's
legislation provided for discrimination against the

Whereas in certain circumstances it might be appropriate
to withdraw temporarily some or all of a country 's
preferential entitlement, for instance where that country 's
legislation provided for discrimination against the

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Community or it failed to apply the administative coop ­
eration methods on which the operation of the scheme is
based ; whereas this should also apply to any form of
forced labour, exports of goods made by prison labour,
inadequate controls on export or transit of drugs or
money laundering, and failure to comply with obligations
entered into in the Uruguay Round to meet agreed
market-access objectives ;

Community or it failed to apply the administative coop ­
eration methods on which the operation of the scheme is
based ; whereas this should also apply to any form of
forced labour, exports of goods made by prison labour,
child labour, unequal treatment of men and women,
inadequate controls on export or transit of drugs or
money laundering, and failure to comply with obligations
entered into in the Uruguay Round to meet agreed
market-access objectives ;

( Amendment 13 )

Recital 18a ( new )

Whereas the European Union has accepted that the
countries of the former Soviet Union may apply special
reciprocal trade arrangements until 31 December 1998 at
the latest ; whereas administrative cooperation and
mutual assistance in customs matters should accordingly
be strengthened with a view to checking the origin of
products benefiting under the Community GSP and
combating possible distortions of trade ;

( Amendment 14 )

Recital 20a ( new )

Whereas the Commission should undertake forthwith to
devise criteria for an effective environmental policy for
the developing countries, having regard to the objectives
of international environmental protection agreements
and Agenda 21 and, by the beginning of 1996 at the latest,
compile a set of criteria and a list of products to receive
preferential treatment in order that the necessary
amendment to this Regulation may be adopted before
1 July 1996 with a view to providing a basis for imple ­
mentation of the special arrangements referred to in
Article 5 ;

( Amendment 15 )

Recital 21a ( new )

Whereas the financial consequences of the GSP create a
shortfall in terms of the resources to finance the Union
budget ; whereas this shortfall should be taken into
account when the budgetary authority adopts appropria ­
tions for the countries concerned ; whereas recognition of
a connection as described above would strengthen the
principle of budgetary discipline and make for greater
efficiency and continuing consistency in decisions with
financial implications ;

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( Amendment 16 )

Recital 22

Whereas detailed statistics should be compiled on
imports under this Regulation and should be collected,
processed and transmitted in accordance with Council
Regulations ( EEC ) Nos 1736 / 75 and 3367 / 87 ;

Whereas detailed and up-to-date statistics should be kept
on imports under this Regulation and should be collected,
processed and transmitted in accordance with Council
Regulations ( EEC ) Nos 1736 / 75 and 3367 / 87 ;

( Amendment 17 )

Recital 23

Whereas matters relating to the application and manage ­
ment of the scheme should be referred for consideration
to a Committee for the Management of Generalized
Preferences,

Whereas matters relating to the application and manage ­
ment of the scheme should be referred for consideration

to an Advisory Committee on Generalized Preferences,

( Amendment 18 )

Article 3(2 )

2 . They shall be suspended in their entirety for those
countries listed in Annex V which are conducting a
campaign to combat drugs, without prejudice to the
procedure described in Article 18(3 ).

2 . They shall be suspended in their entirety for those
countries listed in Annex V which are conducting an
effective campaign to combat drugs, without prejudice to
the procedure described in Article 18(3 ).

( Amendment 19 )

Article 4(3 )

3 . Without prejudice to Article 5, and subject to
paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 below, the preferential margin
obtained by applying Article 2 to imports of products
originating in the countries and falling within the sectors
listed in part 1 of Annex II shall be reduced by 50% on

1 January 1996 and abolished on 1 January 1997 for
countries whose GNP per inhabitant is greater than

US$ 6 000 for 1991 ( according to World Bank data ) and
which are listed in Annex VII . It shall be reduced by 50%
on 1 January 1997 for countries not listed in Annex VII .

3 . Without prejudice to Article 5, and subject to
paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 below, the preferential margin
obtained by applying Article 2 to imports of products
originating in the countries and falling within the sectors
listed in part 1 of Annex II shall be reduced by 50% on

1 January 1997 .

( Amendment 37 )

Article 4(5 )

5 . At any rate, application of the system described in
this Article may not result in granting to the countries
concerned a level of preferential access which is more
favourable than that applied in 1993 . In 1996 preferences
shall be limited to half the margin applied in 1995 for the
countries listed in Annex VII .

5 . At any rate, application of the system described in
this Article may not result in granting to the countries
concerned a level of preferential access which is more
favourable than that applied in 1993 .

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( Amendment 20 )

Article 5

Preferential duties shall apply in accordance with the
following Articles under special incentive arrangements
available for countries which submit a written request to
that effect to the Commission in advance . The said
arrangements shall apply from 1 January 1997 .

Preferential duties shall apply in accordance with the
following Articles under special incentive arrangements
available for countries which submit a written request to
that effect to the Commission in advance . The said
arrangements shall apply from 1 January 1996 .

( Amendment 21 )

Article 6, second paragraph ( new )

It shall also apply to countries which respect equal
treatment of men and women in line with International

Labour Organization Conventions Nos 100, 111 and 156
and the UN Convention on the elimination of all forms of

discrimination against women .

( Amendment 22 )

Article 7, second paragraph ( new )

Special incentive arrangements for products referred to
in the first paragraph shall be applied without delay .

( Amendment 23 )

Article 9(1 ), indent 4a ( new )

         - child labour ;

( Amendment 24 )

Article 9(1 ), indent 4b ( new )

         - unequal treatment between men and women ;

( Amendment 25 )

Article 9(1 ), indent 5a ( new )

         - infringement of intellectual property rights ;

( Amendment 26 )

Article 9(1 ), indent 5b ( new )

manufacture of products which are the subject of
restrictive measures legally recognized at interna ­
tional level ( anti-dumping or anti-subsidy measures ).

( Amendment 27 )

Article 9(2a ) ( new )

2a . Where the ban on child labour or the requirement
of equal treatment of men and women is persistently

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infnnged in the manufacture of products benefiting from
preferential treatment, the Commission shall call on the
country concerned to end the existing practice . The
European Union shall take support measures in order to
enable the country concerned to impose a ban on child
labour and a requirement for equal treatment of men and
women . Should effective support measures by the Union
fail to secure such an imposition, paragraph 1 may apply .

( Amendment 28 )

Article 11(5 )

5 . Where information requested by the Commission is
not provided within a reasonable period or the investiga ­
tion is significantly impeded, findings may be made on
the basis of the facts available .

5 . Where information requested by the Commission is
not provided within a reasonable period, which shall not
exceed 60 days, or the investigation is significantly
impeded, findings may be made on the basis of the facts
available .

( Amendment 29 )

Article 12(3a ) ( new )

3a . Decisions taken under Article 12 shall be imme ­

diately notified to the European Parliament and to the
Member States .

( Amendment 30 )

Article 14(4 )

4 . The Commission shall take the decisions referred to
above within 30 working days following consultation of
the Committee set up by Article 17 . A Member State may
refer the Commission 's decision to the Council within a
week . The Council, acting by a qualified majority, shall
have one month within which to adopt a different deci ­
sion .

4 . The Commission shall take the decisions referred to
above within 30 working days following consultation of
the Committee set up by Article 17 . The European
Parliament shall be informed immediately of the deci ­
sions taken . A Member State or the European Parliament
may refer the Commission 's decision to the Council
within a week . The Council, acting by a qualified
majority and after consulting the European Parliament,
shall have two months within which to adopt a different
decision .

( Amendment 3 1 )

Article 16a ( new )

Article 16a

Every year, when it submits its preliminary draft budget,
the Commission shall provide information on the meas ­
ures taken to combat fraud, whenever the occasion has
arisen, listing the countries and products concerned, and
on the financial consequences of the fraud in terms of
revenue and expenditure ( additional administrative out ­
lay ).

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( Amendment 32 )

Article 17

1 . A Committee for the Management of Generalized
Preferences, hereinafter referred to as ' the Committee ',
is hereby set up . It shall consist of representatives of the
Member States and shall be chaired by a representative of
the Commission .

2 . The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure .

An Advisory Committee on Generalized Preferences,
hereinafter referred to as ' the Committee ', is hereby set
up . It shall consist of representatives of the Member
States and shall be chaired by a representative of the
Commission .

Deleted

( Amendment 33 )

Article 19

1 . The Commission representative shall submit to the
Committee a draft of the measures to be taken . The
Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a
time limit which the chairman may lay down according to
the urgency of the matter . The opinion shall be delivered
by the majority laid down in Article 148(2 ) of the Treaty .
The chairman shall not vote .

2 . ( a ) The Commission shall adopt the measures envis ­

aged if they are in accordance with the opinion
of the Committee .

( b ) If the measures envisaged are not in accordance

with the opinion of the Committee, or if no
opinion is delivered, the Commission shall, with ­
out delay, submit to the Council a proposal
relating to the measures to be taken . The Council
shall act by a qualified majority .

( c ) If within three months of the referral to the

Council, the Council has not acted, the proposed
measures shall be adopted by the Commission .

The Commission representative shall submit to the Com ­
mittee a draft of the measures to be taken . The Committee
shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit
which the chairman may lay down according to the
urgency of the matter, if necessary by taking a vote .

The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes ; in addition,
each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its
position recorded in the minutes .

The Commission shall take the utmost account of the

opinion delivered by the Committee . It shall inform the
Committee of the manner in which its opinion has been
taken into account .

( Amendment 34 )

Annex II, Part 1

The following are deleted from the list of countries
concerned : Saudi Arabia, Libya, South Korea, Hong
Kong, Brunei, Singapore .

( Amendment 35 )

Annex III

The following are deleted from the list of beneficiary
countries and territories : Hong Kong, Singapore, South
Korea, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Brunei, Qatar, United Arab
Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Libya, Nauru .

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( Amendment 36 )

Annex VII

List of countries with a per capita GNP of over Deleted
US$ 6 000 in 1991 ( based on data supplied by the World
Bank )

Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Saudi Arabia,

Oman, Brunei, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait,
Bahrain, Libya, Nauru .

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament 's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation
applying a three-year scheme of generalized tariff preferences ( 1995 to 1997 ) in respect of certain
industrial products originating in developing countries ( COM(94)0337       - C4-0161 / 94       - 94 /

0209(ACC ))

( Cooperation procedure : first reading )

The European Parliament,

## - having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council ( CC)M(94)0337 - 94 / 0209(ACC )), - having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 113 of the EC Treaty ( C4 ­

0161 / 94 ),

## - whereas the proposed legal basis is inappropriate ; whereas reference should also be made to

Article 130w of the EC Treaty,

## - having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure, - having regard to the report of the Committee on Development and Cooperation and the

opinions of the Committee on Budgets, the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
and Industrial Policy, the Committee on Legal Affairs Citizens ' s Rights, and the Committee
on External Economic Relations ( A4-0071 / 94 ),

1 . Approves the Commission proposal, subject to Parliament 's amendments ;

2 . Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved
by Parliament ;

3 . Calls on the Council to incorporate Parliament 's amendments in the common position that it
adopts in accordance with Article 189c(a ) of the EC Treaty ;

4 . Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to
the Commission proposal ;

5 . Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission .

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( c ) A4-0072 / 94

Proposal for a Council Regulation extending into 1995 the application of Regulations ( EEC )
3833 / 90, 3835 / 90 and 3900 / 91 applying generalized tariff preferences in respect of certain
agricultural products originating in developing countries ( COM(94)0337       - C4-0162 / 94       
94 / 0210(ACC ))

The proposal was approved with the following amendments :

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( Amendment 2 )

First citation

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof ; Community, and in particular Articles 43, 113 and 130w
thereof ;

( Amendment 1 )

ARTICLE 3

Article 3(1 )
( Regulation ( EEC ) 3835 / 90 )

1 . Common Customs Tariff duties shall be totally
suspended for products originating in Bolivia, Colombia,
Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela listed in this Regulation .
Article 1(4 ) and Articles 7 to 12 of Regulation ( EEC )
No 3833 / 90 shall, without prejudice to the levying of any
supplementary duties that may apply, apply to those
countries and to the products listed in the Annex to this
Regulation . However, Venezuela shall not qualify for the
preferences applicable to the products of Chapter 3 and
codes CN 1604 and 1605 . In respect of these products it
shall continue to qualify for the preferences referred to in
Annex II to Regulation ( EEC ) No 3833 / 90 .

1 . Common Customs Tariff duties shall be totally
suspended for products originating in Bolivia, Colombia,
Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela listed in this Regulation,
except for 20056000 and 20049099 ( canned and frozen
asparagus ). Article 1(4 ) and Articles 7 to 12 of Regula ­
tion ( EEC ) No 3833 / 90 shall, without prejudice to the
levying of any supplementary duties that may apply,
apply to those countries and to the products listed in the
Annex to this Regulation . However, Venezuela shall not
qualify for the preferences applicable to the products of
Chapter 3 and codes CN 1604 and 1605 . In respect of
these products it shall continue to qualify for the prefer ­
ences referred to in Annex II to Regulation ( EEC )
No 3833 / 90 .

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament s opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation
extending into 1995 the application of Regulations ( EEC ) Nos 3833 / 90, 3835 / 90 and 3900 / 91
applying generalized tariff preferences in respect of certain agricultural products originating in

developing countries ( CQM(94)0337       - C4-0162 / 94       - 94 / 0210(CNS ))

( Cooperation procedure : first reading )

The European Parliament,

## - having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council ( COM(94)0337 - 94 / 02 10(ACC )), - having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 113 of the EC Treaty ( C4 ­

0162 / 94 ),

## - whereas the proposed legal basis is inappropriate ; whereas reference should also be made to

Articles 43 and 130w of the EC Treaty,

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     - having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,

     - having regard to the report of the Committee on Development and Cooperation ( A4 ­
0072 / 94 ),

1 . Approves the Commission proposal, subject to Parliament 's amendments ;

2 . Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved
by Parliament ;

3 . Calls on the Council to incorporate Parliament ' s amendments in the common position that it
adopts in accordance with Article 189c(a ) of the EC Treaty ;

4 . Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to
the Commission proposal ;

5 . Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission .

4 . Free trade agreements with the Baltic States     

( a ) A4-0047 / 94

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament 's opinion on the proposal for a Council Decision on
the conclusion by the European Community of the Agreement on free trade and trade-related
matters between the European Community, the European Atomic Energy Community and the
European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Lithuania, of the other

part ( CQM(94)0327                 - C4-0096 / 94                 - 94 / 0183(CNS ))

( Consultation procedure )

The European Parliament,

## - having regard to the Commission proposal for a Council Decision ( COM(94)0327 
94 / 01 83(CNS )),

## - having regard to Article 1 13 of the EC Treaty, - having regard to the Solemn Declaration of Stuttgart,

     - having regard to the draft agreement on free trade and trade-related matters between the
European Community, the European Atomic Energy Community and the European Coal and
Steel Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Lithuania, of the other part, initialled
by the Commission ( 8436 / 94 ),

## - having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 228(3 ), first subparagraph, of the

EC Treaty ( C4-0096 / 94 ),

## - having regard to the report of the Committee on External Economic Relations and the

opinions of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Security and Defence Policy and the
Committee on Transport and Tourism ( A4-0047 / 94 ),

1 . Approves the conclusion of the agreement ;

2 . Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission, and the

. governments and parliaments of the Member States and of the Republic of Lithuania .

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( b ) A4-0045 / 94

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament s opinion on the proposal for a Council Decision on
the conclusion by the European Community of the Agreement on free trade and trade-related
matters between the European Community, the European Atomic Energy Community and the
European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Estonia, of the other

part ( COM(94)0330                 - C4-0104 / 94                 - 94 / 0184(CNS ))

( Consultation procedure )

The European Parliament,

     - having regard to the Commission proposal for a Council Decision ( COM(94)0330     94 / 0184(CNS )),

     - having regard to Article 1 13 of the EC Treaty,

     - having regard to the Solemn Declaration of Stuttgart,

     - having regard to the draft agreement on free trade and trade-related matters between the
European Community, the European Atomic Energy Community and the European Coal and
Steel Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Estonia, of the other part, initialled by
the Commission ( 8434 / 94 ),

     - having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 228(3 ), first subparagraph, of the
EC Treaty ( C4-0 104 / 94 ),

     - having regard to the report of the Committee on External Economic Relations and the
opinions of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Security and Defence Policy and the
Committee on Transport and Tourism ( A4-0045 / 94 ),

1 . Approves the conclusion of the agreement ;

2 . Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission, and to the
governments and parliaments of the Member States and of the Republic of Estonia .

( c ) A4-0046 / 94

Legislative resolution embodying the opinion of the European Parliament on the proposal for a
Council Decision on the conclusion by the European Community of the Agreement on free trade
and trade-related matters between the European Community, the European Atomic Energy
Community and the European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and the Republic of

Latvia, of the other part ( COM(94)0326            - C4-0105 / 94            - 94 / 0181(CNS ))

( Consultation procedure )

The European Parliament,

     - having regard to the Commission proposal for a Council Decision ( COM(94)0326     94 / 0181(CNS )),

     - having regard to Article 1 13 of the EC Treaty,

     - having regard to the Solemn Declaration of Stuttgart,

     - having regard to the draft agreement on free trade and trade-related matters between the
European Community, the European Atomic Energy Community and the European Coal and
Steel Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Latvia, of the other part, initialled by
the Commission ( 8435 / 94 ),

     - having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 228(3 ), first subparagraph, of the
EC Treaty ( C4-0 105 / 94 ),

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## - having regard to the report of the Committee on External Economic Relations and the

opinions of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Security and Defence Policy and the
Committee on Transport and Tourism ( A4-0046 / 94 ),

1 . Approves the conclusion of the agreement ;

2 . Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission, and to the
governments and parliaments of the Member States and of the Republic of Latvia .

5 . Scrutiny of EAGGF financing     

A4-0020 / 94

Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Council Regulation ( EEC ) No 4045 / 89 on the
scrutiny by Member States of transactions forming part of the system of financing by the
Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund ( COM(94)0159

                  - C4-0045 / 94                   - 94 / 01 19(CNS ))

The proposal was approved with the following amendments :

COMMISSION TEXT (*) AMENDMENTS

( Amendment 1 )

ARTICLE 1(12 )

Article 5(3 ), third subparagraph ( Regulation ( EEC ) No 4045 / 89 )

Where all or part of the commercial documents required
to be scrutinized under this Regulation are located out ­
side the Community territory, the undertaking shall make
available within a reasonable time these commercial
documents to officials responsible for the scrutiny, at a
place to be designated by the Member State responsible
for carrying out the scrutiny .

Where all or part of the commercial documents required
to be scrutinized under this Regulation are located out ­
side the Community territory, the undertaking shall make
these commercial documents available to officials res ­
ponsible for the scrutiny, at a place and within a time ­
limit to be specified by the Member State responsible for
carrying out the scrutiny .

( Amendment 2 )

ARTICLE 1(14 )

## Article 7(2 ), second subparagraph, final sentence ( Regulation ( EEC ) No 4045 / 89 )

Such requests shall be acted upon, and the results
communicated to the requesting Member State and the
Commission, within six months of the request being
made .

(*) OJC 175, 28.6.1994, p . 7 .

Such requests shall be acted upon, and the results
communicated to the requesting Member State and the
Commission, within three months of the request being
made .

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COMMISSION TEXT AMENDMENTS

( Amendment 3 )

ARTICLE 1(19 )

Article 21(2 ) ( Regulation ( EEC ) No 4045 / 89 )

2 . Officials of the Commission may be present at the
scrutinies referred to in Article 2 . The scrutinies shall at
all times be carried out by the officials of the national
administration . The Commission officials may not, on
their own initiative, exercise powers conferred on nation ­
# al officials .

2 . Officials of the Commission may be present at the
scrutinies referred to in Article 2 . The scrutinies shall at
all times be carried out by the officials of the national
administration .

( Amendment 4 )

ARTICLE 1(19 )

Article 21(3 ), first subparagraph ( Regulation ( EEC ) No 4045 / 89 )

3 . In the case of scrutinies taking place under the
provisions of Article 7, officials of the Member State in
which the payment has or should have been made or
received may be present at the scrutiny in the Member
State in which the undertaking is established, and have
access to the same premises and the same documents as
the officials of that Member State .

3 . In the case of scrutinies taking place under the
provisions of Article 7, officials of the Member State in
which the payment has or should have been made or
received may be present at the scrutiny in the Member
State in which the undertaking is established, and shall
have access to the same premises and the same docu ­
ments as the officials of that Member State .

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament 's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation
amending Council Regulation ( EEC ) No 4045 / 89 on scrutiny by Member States of transactions
forming part of the system of financing by the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural

Guidance and Guarantee Fund ( COM(94)0159    - C4-0045 / 94    - 94 / 01 19(CNS ))

( Consultation procedure )

The European Parliament,

## - having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council ( COM(94)C)159 - 94 /

' 01 19(CNS )) ('),

## - having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 43 of the EC Treaty ( C4-0045 / 94 ),

- having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,

## - having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinions of the

Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development and the Committee on Budgets
( A4-0020 / 94 ),

1 . Approves the Commission proposal subject to Parliament s amendments ;

2 . Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved
by Parliament ;

3 . Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Commission and the Council .

(') OJ C 175, 28.6.1994, p . 7 .

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6 . Administration and control system for Community aid     

A4-0019 / 94

Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation ( EEC ) No 3508 / 92 establishing an
integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes (' integrated

system ') ( CQM(94)0286               - C4-0103 / 94               - 94 / 0160(CNS ))

The proposal was approved with the following amendments :

COMMISSION TEXT (*) AMENDMENTS

( Amendment 1 )

ARTICLE 1

Article 10(2 ), first subparagraph ( Regulation ( EEC ) No 3508 / 92 )

' The Community 's financial contribution shall be ' The Community 's financial contribution shall be
granted for a period of four years from 1992, within the granted for a period of four years from 1992, within the
limits of the appropriations allocated for this purpose .' limits of the appropriations allocated for this purpose
during the budgetary procedure .'

( Amendment 2 )

ARTICLE la ( new )

ARTICLE la

The Commission shall produce a report to the Council
and the European Parliament not later than the end of

1995 on the operation of the integrated system . Thereaft ­
er it shall produce annual reports until the end of the
operation of the system, with a view to establishing
whether the system is working efficiently in all Member
States and the degree to which it is combating fraud .

( Amendment 3 )

ARTICLE 2, FIRST PARAGRAPH

This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day
following its publication in the Official Journal of the following its publication in the Official Journal of the
European Communities . European Union and will expire irrevocably on 31 De ­
cember 1995 .

(*) OJ C 294, 22.10.1994, p . 12 .

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Legislative resolution embodying Parliament 's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation
amending Regulation ( EEC ) No 3508 / 92 establishing an integrated administration and control
system for certain Community aid schemes (' integrated system ') ( COM(94)0286      - C4-0103 / 94      
94 / 0160(CNS ))

( Consultation procedure )

The European Parliament,

## - having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council ( COM(94)0286 - 94 /

0160(CNS )) ('),

## - having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 43 of the EC Treaty ( C4-0 103 / 94 ),

     - having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,

## - having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinions of the

Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development and the Committee on Budgets
( A4-00 19 / 94 ),

1 . Approves the Commission proposal, subject to Parliament 's amendments ;

2 . Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved
by Parliament ;

3 . Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission .

(') OJ C 294, 22.10.1994, p . 12 .

                                 # 7 . EC - Denmark / Greenland fisheries agreement

A4-0074 / 94

I.

Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of an Agreement, in the form of an exchange of
letters, concerning the amendment to the Agreement on fisheries between the European
Community, on the one hand, and the Government of Denmark and the local Government of

Greenland, on the other ( COM(94)<)392           - C4-0174 / 94           - 94 / 0211(CNS ))

The following amendment was approved :

COMMISSION TEXT (*) AMENDMENTS

( Amendment 1 )

First citation

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof in Community, and in particular Article 228(3 ), second
connection with Article 228(3 ), first subparagraph ; subparagraph thereof ;

(*) OJ C 282, 8.10.1994, p . 6 .

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Legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of an Agreement,
in the form of an exchange of letters, concerning the amendment to the Agreement on fisheries
between the European Community, on the one hand, and the Government of Denmark and the

local Government of Greenland, on the other ( CC>M(94)0392        - C4-0174 / 94        - 94 / 021 l(CNS ))

( Assent procedure )

The European Parliament,

      - 1 having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council ( C()M(94)0392       - 94 /
021 l(CNS )) ('),

     - having regard to Article 43 of the EC Treaty,

     - having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 228(3 ), first subparagraph, of the
EC Treaty ( C4-0 174 / 94 ),

## - whereas the proposed legal basis is inappropriate ; whereas reference should be made to

Article 228(3 ), second subparagraph, of the EC Treaty,

     - having regard to Rule 90 of its Rules of Procedure,

     - having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries and the opinion of the Committee
on Legal Affairs and Citizens ' Rights ( A4-0074 / 94 ),

1 . Gives its assent to the conclusion of the agreement ;

2 . Instructs its President to forward this assent to the Council, the Commission, the
Government of Denmark and the local Government of Greenland .

(■) OJC282, 8.10.1994, p . 6 .

II .

Proposal for a Council Regulation on the conclusion of the Third Protocol laying down the
conditions related to fishing provided for in the Agreement on fisheries between the European
Community, on the one hand, and the Government of Denmark and the local Government of

Greenland, on the other ( COM(94)<)393           - C4-0177 / 94           - 94 / 0215(CNS ))

The following amendment was approved :

COMMISSION TEXT (*) AMENDMENTS

( Amendment 5 )

First citation

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof in Community, and in particular Article 228, paragraph 3,
connection with Article 228, paragraph 3, first subpara - second subparagraph thereof ;
graph ;

(*) OJC 287, 15.10.1994, p . 11 .

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Legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council Regulation on the conclusion of the Third
Protocol laying down the conditions related to fishing provided for in the Agreement on fisheries
between the European Community, on the one hand, and the Government of Denmark and the
local Government of Greenland, on the other hand ( COM(94)Q393       - C4-0177 / 94       - 94 /

0215(CNS ))

( Assent procedure )

The European Parliament,

## - having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council ( COM(94)0393 - 94 /

0215(CNS )) ('),

## - having regard to Article 43 of the EC Treaty, - having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 228(3 ), first subparagraph, of the

EC Treaty ( C4-0 177 / 94 ),

## - whereas the proposed legal basis is inappropriate ; whereas reference should be made to

Article 228(3 ), second subparagraph, of the EC Treaty,

     - having regard to Rule 90 of its Rules of Procedure,

## - having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries and the opinion of the Committee

on Legal Affairs and Citizens ' Rights ( A4-0074 / 94 ),

1 . Gives its assent to the conclusion of the protocol ;

2 . Instructs its President to forward this assent to the Council, the Commission, the
Government of Denmark and the local Government of Greenland .

(') OJ C 287, 15.10.1994, p . 11 .

8 . NAFO fisheries quotas

B4-0430 / 94

Resolution on the recent agreement on NAFO fisheries quotas for 1995

The European Parliament,

A. having regard to the agreements reached at the annual NAFO meeting, held in Halifax ­

Dartmouth ( Canada ) from 19 to 23 September 1994,

B. whereas the aim of the meeting was to review the current situation with regard to the most
important fisheries in the area beyond the 200-mile zone off the Canadian coast ( the NAFO
Zone ), set the total allowable catches ( TACs ) for the main species for 1995 and establish the
means of monitoring and managing these fisheries,

C. whereas this year 's discussions centred on the Regulation of fishing for Greenland halibut,
which, the NAFO Scientific Council recommended, as a precautionary measure with regard
to catch levels and the fishing activity, should not exceed a total of 40 000 tonnes in 1995,

D. whereas, despite these recommendations, which favoured the establishment of a precaution ­

ary catch level, rather than the setting of a TAC, it was finally agreed, with Canada 's support,
to set a TAC of 27 000 tonnes for Greenland halibut,

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E. whereas the Commission, having first proposed a TAC of 40 000 tonnes, then accepted the
above-mentioned TAC of 27 000 tonnes and raised no objections thereto, despite the adverse
impact which its action could have on the Community fleet,

F. whereas it was decided to fish for Greenland halibut in the deep following a series of
experimental fishing expeditions financed by the EU, with the aim of finding a solution to the
shortage of fishing-grounds for the Community fleet of refrigerator ships,

G. whereas the Community fleet engaged in this type of fishing comprises some 45 high-tech
refrigerator ships, which currently catch some 45 000 tonnes of Greenland halibut each year
in NAFO waters ; whereas 1 250 jobs depend directly on this sector, and around 7 500
indirectly,

1 . Deeply regrets the Commission 's action, which represents a clear abdication of its
responsibility for defending the Community 's fishing interests at the annual NAFO meeting ;

2 . Takes the view that the Community delegation should have raised objections to the
proposal for a TAC of 27 000 tonnes of Greenland halibut, which has no valid scientific basis,
given that this is the first time that a TAC below that recommended by the NAFO Scientific
Council has been fixed under NAFO 's auspices ;

3 . Calls, therefore, on the Commission to argue before the next Fisheries Council on
23 November 1994 that objections should be raised to these agreements and that they should not,
therefore, be ratified ;

4 . Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and the Commission .

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ATTENDANCE REGISTER

18 November 1994

The following signed :

Adam, Aelvoet, Ahern, Alber, Amadeo, Anastassopoulos, d Ancona, Andre-Leonard, Andrews,
Antony, Aparicio Sánchez, Apolinário, Argyros, Arias Cañete, Avgerinos, Azzolini, Baldarelli,
Balfe, Banotti, Barthet-Mayer, Barton, Belleré, Bennasar Tous, Berend, Berthu, Bianco,
Billingham, van Bladel, Blak, Bloch von Blottnitz, Blokland, Blot, Boogerd-Quaak, Bourlanges,
de Brémond d'Ars, Breyer, Burtone, Cabezón Alonso, Caccavale, Campos, Campoy Zueco,
Carnero González, Cassidy, Castagnède, Castricum, Chanterie, Collins Kenneth D., Colombo
Svevo, Colom i Naval, Cot, Cox, Crampton, Cunha, Cushnahan, Daskalaki, David, De Esteban
Martin, De la Merced Monge, Dell'Alba, De Luca, Deprez, Desama, de Vries, Diez de Rivera
Icaza, van Dijk, Dillen, Dimitrakopoulos, Donnelly Alan John, Dury Dybkjær, Eisma,
Ephremidis, Estevan Bolea, Fabra Vallés, Fabre-Aubrespy, Falconer, Farassino, Feret,
Fernández-Albor, Ferrer, Filippi, Fitzsimons, Florio, Fontaine, Ford, Fouque, Fraga Estévez,
Friedrich, Frutos Gama, Funk, Galeote Quecedo, García Arias, Garriga Polledo, Gebhardt,
Ghilardotti, Girão Pereira, Glasé, Goepel, Görlach, Gomolka, González Álvarez, González
Triviño, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Graziani, Green, Grosch, Guinebertière, Gutiérrez Díaz, Haarder,
von Habsburg, Hánsch, Hallam, Happart, Hardstaff, Hatzidakis, Haug, Heinisch, Hendrick,
Herman, Hindley, Hory, Hughes, Imaz San Miguel, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jacob,
Jöns, Jové Peres, Junker, Katiforis, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Killilea, Kindermann, Kinnock,
Kittelmann, Klaß, Koch, Konrad, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristoffersen, Kuckelkorn, Kuhn,
Kuhne, Lage, Lambraki, Lambrias, Lange, Langenhagen, Larive, Lehne, Le Rachinel, Liese,
Linkohr, Lucas Pires, Lulling, Macartney, McCarthy, McGowan, McNally, Maij-Weggen,
Malangré, Manisco, Mann Erika, Mann Thomas, Manzella, Marinho, Marinucci, Marset
Campos, Martens, Martin David W., Martinez, Mayer, Mendoza, Moniz, Monteiro, Morris,
Mosiek-Urbahn, Mulder, Murphy, Nassauer, Needle, Newman, Novo, Oddy, Oomen-Ruijten,
Oostlander, Orlando, Pack, Pailler, Palacio Vallelersundi, Pannella, Papakyriazis, Perry, Peter,
Piecyk, des Places, Poettering, Poggiolini, Poisson, Pollack, Posselt, Pradier, Provan, Puerta,
Rapkay, Read, Redondo Jiménez, Ribeiro, Robles Piquer, Rosado Fernandes, Roth,
Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roubatis, Sakellariou, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Salisch, Samland,
Sánchez García, Sandbæk, Santini, Schäfer, Schiedermeier, Schlechter, Schleicher,
Schnellhardt, Schroedter, Schulz, Schwaiger, Seillier, Sierra González, Simpson, Sindal, Sisó
Cruellas, Skinner, Smith, Soares, Soltwedel-Schäfer, Sonneveld, Spiers, Stewart, Stewart-Clark,
Stirbois, Striby, Sturdy, Tannert, Tappin, Taubira-Delannon, Theato, Theonas, Thomas,
Thyssen, Tillich, Titley, Torres Marques, Trakatellis, Truscott, Tsatsos, Ullmann, Valdivielso de
Cué, Valverde López, Vandemeulebroucke, Vanhecke, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vaz da Silva,
van Velzen W.G., van Velzen Wim, Verde i Aldea, Verwaerde, Villalobos Talero, Vinci, van der
Waal, Waddington, Walter, Watts, Weber, Weiler, Wemheuer, West, Wiebenga, Wiersma,
Wijsenbeek, Willockx, Wilson, von Wogau, Wolf, Wynn .

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ANNEX

Result of roll-call votes

(+) = For

(-) = Against

( O ) = Abstention

7 . Adam report A4-0068 / 94

resolution

(+)

EDN : Blokland, van der Waal

ELDR : Boogerd-Quaak, de Vries Dybkjær, Eisma, Haarder, Mulder, Wiebenga, Wijsenbeek

FE : Azzolini, Santini

GUE : Carnero Gonzalez, Gonzalez Alvarez, Gutierrez Diaz, Jové Peres, Theonas, Vinci

PPE : Alber, Anas Cañete, Bennasar Tous, Berend, Bourlanges, de Bremond d Ars, Campoy
Zueco, Cassidy, Deprez, Estevan Bolea, Fernández-Albor, Filippi, Fontaine, Fraga Estevez,
Friedrich, Funk, Garriga Polledo, Goepel, Gomolka, Habsburg, Heinisch, Herman, Imaz San
Miguel, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klaß, Kristoffersen, Lambrias, Liese, Maij-Weggen, Mann
Thomas, Martens, Mayer, Mosiek-Urbahn, Oomen-Ruijten, Palacio Vallelersundi, Poettering,
Poggiolini, Posselt, Provan, Redondo Jiménez, Robles Piquer, Schiedermeier, Schleicher,
Schwaiger, Sisó Cruellas, Sonneveld, Stewart-Clark, Sturdy, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis,
Valverde López, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen W.G., Verwaerde, Villalobos Talero

PSE : Adam, d Ancona, Aparicio Sanchez, Avgerinos, Balfe, Barton, Billingham, Castricum, De
Giovanni, Díez de Rivera Icaza, Frutos Gama, Görlach, González Triviño, Hardstaff, Haug,
Hughes, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Kindermann, Kinnock, Kuhne, McCarthy, McGowan, McNally,
Mann Erika, Martin David W., Morns, Murphy, Needle, Peter, Samland, Schlechter, Simpson,
Skinner, Thomas, Truscott, Waddington, Watts, West, Willockx, Wilson, Wynn

RDE : Guinebertiere

(-)

RDE : Rosado Fernandes

V : Breyer, van Dijk, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Kreissl-Dörfler

( O )

EDN : Berthu, Fabre-Aubrespy, des Places, Poisson, Striby

NI : Dillen, Vanhecke

PPE : Banotti

PSE : Tannert

V : Ullmann

2 . Maij-Weggen report A4-007 1 / 94

Amendment 15

.(+)

EDN : Berthu, Blokland, Fabre-Aubrespy, des Places, Poisson, Sandbæk, Seillier, van der Waal

ELDR : Boogerd-Quaak, Cox, Cunha, de Vries Dybkjær, Eisma, Farassino, Haarder, Larive,
Mulder, Vaz Da Silva, Wiebenga, Wijsenbeek

FE : Azzolini

GUE : Carnero Gonzalez, Gonzalez Alvarez, Guttierez Diaz,

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PPE : Alber, Argyros, Arias Canete, Banotti, Bennasar Tous, Berend, Bianco, Bourlanges, de
Bremond d ' Ars, Campoy Zueco, Cassidy, Colombo Svevo, De Esteban Martin, De la Merced
Monge, Deprez, Estevan Bolea, Fabra Vallés, Fernández-Albor, Ferrer, Filippi, Fontaine, Fraga
Estevez, Funk, Garriga Polledo, Goepel, Gomolka, Graziani, Habsburg, Heinisch, Herman, Imaz
San Miguel, Klaß, Konrad, Kristoffersen, Liese, Lucas Pires, Maij-Weggen, Mann Thomas,
Martens, Mayer, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Palacio Vallelersundi, Poettering,
Poggiolini, Redondo Jiménez, Robles Piquer, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Schiedermeier,
Schleicher, Schwaiger, Sisó Cruellas, Stewart-Clark, Sturdy, Theato, Thyssen, Valdivielso de
Cué, Valverde López, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, van Velzen W.G., Verwaerde, Villalobos
Talero

PSE : d'Ancona, Aparicio Sanchez, Avgerinos, Baldarelli, Balfe, Barton, Billingham, van
Bladel, Cabezón Alonso, Castricum, Colom i Naval, Cot, Crampton, David, Desama, Díez de
Rivera Icaza, Dury, Frutos Gama, Ghilardotti, Gonzalez Triviño, Hallam, Hardstaff, Hindley,
Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Kindermann, Kinnock, Kuckelkorn, McCarthy,
McGowan, McNally, Mann Erika, Murphy, Needle, Newman, Piecyk, Pollack, Read, Ruffolo,
Salisch, Schlechter, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Spiers, Thomas, Titley, Truscott, Waddington,
Wemheuer, Willockx, Wilson, Wynn

RDE : Gumebertiere, Jacob

V : Ullmann

                       

ARE : Barthet-Mayer, Castagnède, Dell'Alba, Hory, Macartney, Pannella, Sanchez Garcia,
Taubira-Delannon

V : Aelvoet, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Kreissl-Dörfler, Schroedter, Soltwedel-Schäfer

( O )

NI : Martinez

3 . Garriga Polledo report A4-0020 / 94

resolution

(+)

ARE : Macartney, Sánchez García

ELDR : Dybkjaer, Haarder

FE : De Luca

PPE : Arias Cañete, Bennasar Tous, Bianco, Campoy Zueco, Cassidy, De Esteban Martin, De la
Merced Monge, Deprez, Estevan Bolea, Fabra Vallés, Fernández      - Albor, Fraga Estevez, Galeote
Quecedo, Garriga Polledo, Graziani, Grosch, Heinisch, Imaz San Miguel, Langenhagen,
Martens, Nassauer, Redondo Jiménez, Robles Piquer, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Sisó Cruellas,
Varela Suanzes-Carpegna

PSE : Aparicio Sanchez, Baldarelli, Balfe, Díez de Rivera Icaza, Ford, Hallam, Izquierdo Rojo,
Jöns, Kinnock, Needle, Sindal, Skinner, Spiers, Thomas

4 . B4-0430 / 94

resolution

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GUE : Marset Campos

PPE : Arias Cañete, Bennasar Tous, de Bremond d ' Ars, Campoy Zueco, De Esteban Martin, De
la Merced Monge, Estevan Bolea, Fabra Vallés, Fernández-Albor, Fraga Estevez, Galeote
Quecedo, Garriga Polledo, Gomolka, Grosch, Heinisch, Imaz San Miguel, Langenhagen, Lucas
Pires, Martens, Nassauer, Redondo Jiménez, Robles Piquer, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Sisó
Cruellas, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Villalobos Talero

5 . 12 . 94 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 341 / 267

Friday, 18 November 1994

PSE : Aparicio Sanchez, Garcia Anas, Izquierdo Rojo, Soares

RDE : Girão Pereira,

                        

ARE : Macartney

PSE : Adam, Balfe, Collins Kenneth D., David, Donnelly Alan John, Ford, Hughes, Kinnock,'
McGowan, McNally, Marinucci, Morris, Needle, Oddy, Pollack, Sindal, Skinner, Smith, Spiers,
Thomas, Titley, Truscott, Watts

V : Aelvoet, Weber