CELEX: 51992PC0536
Language: en
Date: 1992-12-07 00:00:00
Title: Recommendation for a COUNCIL DECISION concerning the extension of the adaptations to the voluntary restraint agreements between the European Economic Community and Bulgaria, the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, Hungary, and Poland on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
                                           C0M(92) 536 final
                                           Brussels, 7  December 1992
                          Recommendation for a
                            C0UNÇIU PEdStQN
      concerning the extension of the adaptations to the voluntary
      restraint agreements between the European Economic Community
     and Bulgaria, the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, Hungary,
            and Poland on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat.
                     (presented by the Commission)
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                          EXPLANATORY   MEMORANDUM
1.  The existing adaptations to the voluntary restraint agreements
    (VRAs) between the European Economic Community and Bulgaria, the
    Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, Hungary and Poland, on trade In
    sheepmeat and goatmeat are due to expire on 31 December 1992. The
    adaptations to the basic VRAs with respect to these countries were
    put in place in 1990. They provide for Import quantities to the
    Community at 0% levy, Instead of 10%, the observance of the
    traditional quantities during the sensitive periods and a price
    survei Nance procedure.
2.  As regards the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, Hungary and
    Poland the attention is drawn to the changes that were introduced
     In the VRA's by the Interim Agreements on Trade and trade-related
    matters with these countries. By virtue of the latter Agreements
    which entered Into force on 1.3.92, the products and the quantities
     in the VRA's have been amended (See article 14 (4) O.J. Annex Xb of
    the Agreements with Hungary and Poland and article 14 (4) O.J.
    annex XII lb of the Agreement with the Czech and Slovak Federal
    Republic). But the continuing suspension of the levy at 0% is
    dependant upon the prolongation of the adaptations of the VRA's.
3.  As It is now clear that the GATT Uruguay Round Negotiations will
    not be completed in time to permit the application of the new
    multilateral framework for agricultural trade to enter into effect
    before 1 January 1994, It is necessary to provide for interim
    access    arrangements   for   sheepmeat   and  goatmeat  for  1993.
    Therefore,ion the Commission's recommendation, the Council decided
    on ... 19912 to authorise the Commission to open negotiations with
    the third) countries, including Bulgaria, the Czech and Slovak
    Federal Republic, Hungary and Poland, with whom the Community has
    concluded [a voluntary restraint agreement In the sheepmeat and
    goatmeat sector.
4.  Negotiations have been concluded with Bulgaria, Czech and Slovak
    Federal Republic, Hungary and Poland on the extension of the
    adaptations of the VRAs to provide for the extension for one year
    necessary    interim access arrangements for 1993. The proposed
    agreements with these countries for 1993 provide for the extension
    of the current adaptations.
5.  The Council is hereby asked to approve the agreements in the form
    of the exchanges of letters annexed hereto and to designate the
    person empowered to sign the agreements In order to bind the
    Community.
Small and Medium Enterprises : No competitive or cost Impact for small
                                 and medium enterprises.
Financial impact : No financial Impact on Community budget.
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                            Recommendation for a
                            COUNCIL  DECISION
                               of
      concerning the extension of the adaptations to the voluntary
      restraint agreements between the European Economic Community
      and Bulgaria, the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, Hungary
            and Poland on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat.
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the          European  Economic
Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,
Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission,
Whereas the voluntary restraint agreements between the European
Economic Community and Bulgaria, the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic,
Hungary and Poland on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat were adapted
in 1990 in the context of measures taken to stabilise the markets in
this sector;
Whereas the said adaptations shall cease to have effect on 31 December
1992;
Whereas it is necessary to provide for interim arrangements for trade
in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sectors pending the conclusion of the
negotiations regarding agricultural trade in the framework of the
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade;
Whereas it is appropriate in these circumstances to extend the
adaptations to the said voluntary restraint agreements for one year;
Whereas the effect of the implementation of the Single Market from
1 January 1993 should be taken into account;
Whereas the Commission has conducted negotiations in this connection
with Bulgaria, the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, Hungary and
Poland which have resulted in Agreements;
Whereas the Agreements should be approved;
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :
                                Article 1
The Agreements in the form of Exchanges of Letters between the European
Economic Community and Bulgaria, the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic,
Hungary and Poland concerning the extension of the adaptations to the
voluntary restraint agreements between the European Economic Community
and Bulgaria, the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, Hungary and Poland
on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat are hereby approved on behalf of
the European Economic Community.
The texts of the Agreements are attached to this Decision.
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                               Article 2
The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the
person empowered to sign the Agreements in order to bind the Community.
This Decision shall be published     in the Official     Journal of the
European Communities.
Done at Brussels,
                                         For the CounciI
                                        The President
 ---pagebreak---                                  AGREEMENT
 in the form of an Exchange of Letters extending the adaptation to the
            Agreement between the European Economic Community
                        and the Republic of Bulgaria
                       on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat.
                                LETTER No 1
Sir,
I have the honour to refer to the 1990 Exchange of Letters constituting
an Agreement between the Community and the Republic of Bulgaria
adapting the Principal Agreement concluded in 1982 between the
Community and the Republic of Bulgaria on trade in mutton, lamb and
goatmeat.
Further to recent discussions, I have the honour to propose that the
Agreement set out in the above Exchange of Letters shall continue in
force from 31 December 1992 subject to the following amendment :
     in paragraph 6 of the Agreement the words : "until 31 December
     1993" shall be substituted for the words, "until 31 December 1992".
I have the honour to propose, that if the foregoing is acceptable to
your Government, this letter and your confirmatory reply shall together
constitute an Agreement between the Community and the Government of the
Republic of Bulgaria on the matter.
Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.
                                         On behalf of the
                                 Council of the European Communities
 ---pagebreak---                                LETTER No 2
Sir,
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date
which reads as follows :
"I have the honour to refer to the 1990 Exchange of Letters
constituting an Agreement between the Community and the Republic of
Bulgaria adapting the Principal Agreement concluded in 1982 between the
Community and the Republic of Bulgaria on trade in mutton, lamb and
goatmeat.
Further to recent discussions, I have the honour to propose that the
Agreement set out in the above Exchange of Letters shall continue in
force from 31 December 1992 subject to the following amendment :
     in paragraph 6 of the Agreement the words         "until 31 December
     1993" shall be substituted for the words, "until 31 December 1992".
 I have the honour to propose, that if the foregoing is acceptable to
your Government, this letter and your confirmatory reply shall together
constitute an Agreement between the Community and the Government of the
Republic of Bulgaria on the matter."
 I have the honour to confirm that my Government     is in agreement with
the contents of your letter.
Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.
                                        On behalf of
                        the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria
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                                 AGREEMENT
 in the form of an Exchange of Letters extending the adaptation to the
            Agreement between the European Economic Community
                 and the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic
                       on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat.
                                LETTER No 1
Sir,
I have the honour to refer to the 1990 Exchange of Letters constituting
an Agreement between the Community and the Czech and Slovak Federal
Republic adapting the Principal Agreement concluded in 1982 between the
Community and the Czech and Slovak Federal Republik on trade in mutton,
lamb and goatmeat.
Further to recent discussions, I have the honour to propose that the
Agreement set out in the above Exchange of Letters shall continue in
force from 31 December 1992 subject to the following amendment :
     in paragraph 6 of the Agreement the words : "until 31 December
     1993" shall be substituted for the words, "until 31 December 1992".
I have the honour to propose, that if the foregoing is acceptable to
your Government, this letter and your confirmatory reply shall together
constitute an Agreement between the Community and the Government of the
Czech and Slovak Federal Republic on the matter.
Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.
                                          On behalf of the
                                 Council of the European Communities
 ---pagebreak---                                 LETTER No 2
Sir ,
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date
which reads as follows :
"I have the honour to refer to the 1990 Exchange of Letters
constituting an Agreement between the Community and the Czech and
Slovak Federal Republic adapting the Principal Agreement concluded in
1982 between the Community and the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic on
trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat.
Further to recent discussions, I have the honour to propose that the
Agreement set out in the above Exchange of Letters shall continue in
force from 31 December 1992 subject to the following amendment :
      in paragraph 6 of the Agreement the words : "until 31 December
     1993" shall be substituted for the words, "until 31 December 1992".
I have the honour to propose, that if the foregoing is acceptable to
your Government, this letter and your confirmatory reply shall together
constitute an Agreement between the Community and the Government of the
Czech and Slovak Federal Republic on the matter."
 I have the honour to confirm that my Government     is in agreement with
the contents of your letter.
Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.
                                         On behalf of
              the Government of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republik
 ---pagebreak---                                  AGREEMENT
 in the form of an Exchange of Letters extending the adaptation to the
            Agreement between the European Economic Community
                        and the Republic of Hungary
                      on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat.
                                LETTER No 1
Sir,
I have the honour to refer to the 1990 Exchange of Letters constituting
an Agreement between the Community and the Republic of Hungary adapting
the Principal Agreement concluded in 1981 between the Community and the
Republic of Hungary on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat.
Further to recent discussions, I have the honour to propose that the
Agreement set out in the above Exchange of Letters shall continue in
force from 31 December 1992 subject to the following amendment :
     in paragraph 6 of the Agreement the words        "until 31 December
     1993" shall be substituted for the words, "until 31 December 1992".
I have the honour to propose, that if the foregoing is acceptable to
your Government, this letter and your confirmatory reply shall together
constitute an Agreement between the Community and the Government of the
Republic of Hungary on the matter.
Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.
                                         On behalf of the
                                 Council of the European Communities
 ---pagebreak---                                LETTER No 2
Sir ,
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date
which reads as follows :
"I have the honour to refer to the 1990 Exchange of Letters
constituting an Agreement between the Community and the Republic of
Hungary adapting the Principal Agreement concluded in 1981 between the
Community and the Republic of Hungary on trade in mutton, lamb and
goatmeat.
Further to recent discussions, I have the honour to propose that the
Agreement set out in the above Exchange of Letters shall continue in
force from 31 December 1992 subject to the following amendment :
      in paragraph 6 of the Agreement the words       "until 31 December
     1993" shall be substituted for the words, "until 31 December 1992".
 I have the honour to propose, that if the foregoing is acceptable to
your Government, this letter and your confirmatory reply shall together
constitute an Agreement between the Community and the Government of the
Republic of Hungary on the matter."
 I have the honour to confirm that my Government    is in agreement with
the contents of your letter.
Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.
                                        On behalf of
                     the Government of the Republic of Hungary
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                                 AGREEMENT
 in the form of an Exchange of Letters extending the adaptation to the
            Agreement between the European Economic Community
                         and the Republic of Poland
                       on trade in mutton, iamb and goatmeat.
                                LETTER No 1
Sir,
I have the honour to refer to the 1990 Exchange of Letters constituting
an Agreement between the Community and the Republic of Poland adapting
the Principal Agreement concluded in 1981 between the Community and the
Republic of Poland on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat.
Further to recent discussions, I have the honour to propose that the
Agreement set out in the above Exchange of Letters shall continue in
force from 31 December 1992 subject to the following amendment :
     in paragraph 7 of the Agreement the words        "until 31 December
     1993" shall be substituted for the words, "until 31 December 1992".
I have the honour to propose, that if the foregoing is acceptable to
your Government, this letter and your confirmatory reply shall together
constitute an Agreement between the Community and the Government of the
Republic of Poland on the matter.
Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.
                                         On behalf of the
                                 Council of the European Communities
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                               LETTER No 2
Sir,
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date
which reads as follows :
"I have the honour to refer to the 1990 Exchange of Letters
constituting an Agreement between the Community and the Republic of
Poland adapting the Principal Agreement concluded in 1981 between the
Community and the Republic of Poland on trade in mutton, lamb and
goatmeat.
Further to recent discussions, I have the honour to propose that the
Agreement set out in the above Exchange of Letters shall continue in
force from 31 December 1992 subject to the following amendment :
     in paragraph 7 of the Agreement the words        "until 31 December
     1993" shall be substituted for the words, "until 31 December 1992".
I have the honour to propose, that if the foregoing is acceptable to
your Government, this letter and your confirmatory reply shall together
constitute an Agreement between the Community and the Government of the
Republic of Poland on the matter."
 I have the honour to confirm that my Government    is in agreement with
the contents of your letter.
Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.
                                        On behalf of
                      the Government of the Republic of Poland
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