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Furthermore, in 2005 Malta achieved a per-capita GDP in terms of purchasing power of 69% of the average for the EU-25.
Furthermore, in 2005 Malta achieved a per-capita GDP in terms of purchasing power of 69% of the average for the EU-25.
Provision of data by Malta
Provision of data by Malta
The Republic of Malta has repeatedly infringed the provisions of Regulation (EC) 501/2004 of 10 March 2004 on quarterly financial accounts for general government.
The Republic of Malta has repeatedly infringed the provisions of Regulation (EC) 501/2004 of 10 March 2004 on quarterly financial accounts for general government.
As is clear from the Commission report of 3 May 2007 (COM(2007)230), Malta has as yet 'provided Eurostat with no data'.
As is clear from the Commission report of 3 May 2007 (COM(2007)230), Malta has as yet 'provided Eurostat with no data'.
The Commission concludes that “an immediate effort is necessary to comply with the EU Regulation”.
The Commission concludes that “an immediate effort is necessary to comply with the EU Regulation”.
This begs the question why the Commission, given its past experience, has made a positive recommendation on Malta’s membership of the euro when there has still been no perceptible progress in data provision.
This begs the question why the Commission, given its past experience, has made a positive recommendation on Malta’s membership of the euro when there has still been no perceptible progress in data provision.
These objections must be comprehensively and fully overcome by the end of 2007 at the latest.
These objections must be comprehensively and fully overcome by the end of 2007 at the latest.
Consultation of the European Parliament
Consultation of the European Parliament
Once again the Commission, by taking so long to submit the report and involve the European Parliament, has made it hard to carry out an unreserved, objective examination of the Convergence Criteria in line with the conditions set out in Articles 121 and 122 of the EC Treaty.
Once again the Commission, by taking so long to submit the report and involve the European Parliament, has made it hard to carry out an unreserved, objective examination of the Convergence Criteria in line with the conditions set out in Articles 121 and 122 of the EC Treaty.
Since objections were already raised on this issue – clearly without success – in the case of Slovenia, the question arises of whether this was done deliberately.
Since objections were already raised on this issue – clearly without success – in the case of Slovenia, the question arises of whether this was done deliberately.
In that case the European Parliament would have to insist in future on an appropriate consultation period and the unrestricted exercise of its right of consultation pursuant to the EC Treaty
In that case the European Parliament would have to insist in future on an appropriate consultation period and the unrestricted exercise of its right of consultation pursuant to the EC Treaty
Furthermore, no documents and assessments have yet been submitted to Parliament and the Council relating to technical preparations for membership of the euro zone, so it is not possible to assess whether accession to the euro zone will actually be able to take place smoothly on 1 January 2008, taking into account adjustment arrangements and consumer rights.
Furthermore, no documents and assessments have yet been submitted to Parliament and the Council relating to technical preparations for membership of the euro zone, so it is not possible to assess whether accession to the euro zone will actually be able to take place smoothly on 1 January 2008, taking into account adjustment arrangements and consumer rights.
These complaints to the Commission also apply to Cyprus.
These complaints to the Commission also apply to Cyprus.
This is particularly clear in the case of Malta, because the Commission has issued only a conditional recommendation.
This is particularly clear in the case of Malta, because the Commission has issued only a conditional recommendation.
Mariela Velichkova Baeva, Pervenche Berès, Sharon Bowles, David Casa, Christian Ehler, José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil, Jean-Paul Gauzès, Gunnar Hökmark, Karsten Friedrich Hoppenstedt, Sophia in ‘t Veld, Othmar Karas, Piia-Noora Kauppi, Wolf Klinz, Christoph Konrad, Kurt Joachim Lauk, Andrea Losco, Astrid Lulling, Cristobal Montoro Romero, Joseph Muscat, Lapo Pistelli, Joop Post, John Purvis, Alexander Radwan, Bernhard Rapkay, Heide Rühle, Eoin Ryan, Antolín Sánchez Presedo, Margarita Starkevičiūtė, Ivo Strejček, Ieke van den Burg, Sahra Wagenknecht
Mariela Velichkova Baeva, Pervenche Berès, Sharon Bowles, David Casa, Christian Ehler, José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil, Jean-Paul Gauzès, Gunnar Hökmark, Karsten Friedrich Hoppenstedt, Sophia in ‘t Veld, Othmar Karas, Piia-Noora Kauppi, Wolf Klinz, Christoph Konrad, Kurt Joachim Lauk, Andrea Losco, Astrid Lulling, Cristobal Montoro Romero, Joseph Muscat, Lapo Pistelli, Joop Post, John Purvis, Alexander Radwan, Bernhard Rapkay, Heide Rühle, Eoin Ryan, Antolín Sánchez Presedo, Margarita Starkevičiūtė, Ivo Strejček, Ieke van den Burg, Sahra Wagenknecht
Katerina Batzeli, Werner Langen, Vladimír Maňka, Donato Tommaso Veraldi
Katerina Batzeli, Werner Langen, Vladimír Maňka, Donato Tommaso Veraldi
относно предложението за решение на Съвета в съответствие с член 122, параграф 2 от Договора относно приемане от страна на Кипър на единната валута на 1 януари 2008 г.
on the proposal for a Council decision in accordance with Article 122(2) of the Treaty on the adoption by Cyprus of the single currency on 1 January 2008
PE 390.502v03-00
PE 390.502v03-00
– като взе предвид предложението на Комисията до Съвета ( COM(2007)0256 ),
– having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council ( COM(2007)0256 ),
– като взе предвид Доклада на Комисията за конвергенцията за 2007 г. за Кипър ( COM(2007)0255 ) и Доклада на Европейската централна банка (ЕЦБ) за конвергенцията от май 2007 г.,
– having regard to the Commission convergence report 2007 on Cyprus ( COM(2007)0255 ) and the European Central Bank convergence report of May 2007,
– като взе предвид Работния документ на службите на Комисията, придружаващ документ на Доклада на Комисията – Доклад за конвергенцията за 2007 г. за Кипър ( SEC(2007)0623 ),
– having regard to the Commission Staff Working Document - Accompanying document to the Report from the Commission - Convergence Report 2007 on Cyprus ( SEC(2007)0623 ),
– като взе предвид член 122, параграф 2 от Договора за ЕО, съгласно който Съветът е провел консултация с него ( C6‑0151/2007 ),
– having regard to Article 122(2) of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament ( C6‑0151/2007 ),
– като взе предвид доклада на Комисията по икономически и парични въпроси ( A6‑0244/2007 ),
– having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs ( A6‑0244/2007 ),
On 13 February 2007 Cyprus requested a Convergence Report pursuant to Article 122(2) of the EC Treaty.
On 13 February 2007 Cyprus requested a Convergence Report pursuant to Article 122(2) of the EC Treaty.
Cyprus is currently a “Member State with a derogation” which is not a member of the euro zone.
Cyprus is currently a “Member State with a derogation” which is not a member of the euro zone.
The aim of Cyprus’s application of 13 February 2007 was to enable it to join the euro zone with effect from the beginning of 2008.
The aim of Cyprus’s application of 13 February 2007 was to enable it to join the euro zone with effect from the beginning of 2008.
On 16 May 2007 the Commission proposed that the derogation for Cyprus expire on 1 January 2008 and that Cyprus be admitted to the euro zone from that date.
On 16 May 2007 the Commission proposed that the derogation for Cyprus expire on 1 January 2008 and that Cyprus be admitted to the euro zone from that date.
The European Parliament has to examine the Convergence Report submitted, and the technical annex on Cyprus, and issue an opinion.
The European Parliament has to examine the Convergence Report submitted, and the technical annex on Cyprus, and issue an opinion.
The Cypriot Parliament did not amend its Central Bank law until 15 March 2007 (!), and only then did it eliminate the former incompatibilities.
The Cypriot Parliament did not amend its Central Bank law until 15 March 2007 (!), and only then did it eliminate the former incompatibilities.
With an inflation rate of 2.0% in the last 12 months, Cyprus is clearly below the reference value of 3.0%.
With an inflation rate of 2.0% in the last 12 months, Cyprus is clearly below the reference value of 3.0%.
This value is forecast to fall to 1.3% by December 2007.
This value is forecast to fall to 1.3% by December 2007.
On 11 July 2006 the Council dropped proceedings on the existence of an excessive deficit, after Cyprus had made perceptible progress in reducing its general government deficit with effect from 2004/2005.
On 11 July 2006 the Council dropped proceedings on the existence of an excessive deficit, after Cyprus had made perceptible progress in reducing its general government deficit with effect from 2004/2005.
In 2006 the deficit was 1.5% of GDP, the forecast figure for 2007 is 1.4%.
In 2006 the deficit was 1.5% of GDP, the forecast figure for 2007 is 1.4%.
This reflects a level of government debt of 65.3% of GDP in 2006 and an expected 61.5% of GDP for 2007.
This reflects a level of government debt of 65.3% of GDP in 2006 and an expected 61.5% of GDP for 2007.
The criterion is (largely) met.
The criterion is (largely) met.
Cyprus has participated in ERM II since 5 May 2005.
Cyprus has participated in ERM II since 5 May 2005.
The Cypriot pound has since been in the upper half of the range, close to the central rate.
The Cypriot pound has since been in the upper half of the range, close to the central rate.
The criterion is met.
The criterion is met.
Durability of convergence , as reflected in long-term interest-rate levels.
Durability of convergence , as reflected in long-term interest-rate levels.
The average long-term interest rate in the past 12 months has stood at 4.2%, clearly below the reference value of 6.4%.
The average long-term interest rate in the past 12 months has stood at 4.2%, clearly below the reference value of 6.4%.
This includes integration of the financial and goods markets, the development of the balance of payments and unit labour costs.
This includes integration of the financial and goods markets, the development of the balance of payments and unit labour costs.
Since the Cypriot economy is closely interlinked with that of the rest of the EU, the Commission considers that, in spite of a growth in the balance of payments deficit, the economic integration requirement is met.
Since the Cypriot economy is closely interlinked with that of the rest of the EU, the Commission considers that, in spite of a growth in the balance of payments deficit, the economic integration requirement is met.
In 2005 Cyprus had achieved a per-capita GDP in terms of purchasing power of 85% of the EU-25 average.
In 2005 Cyprus had achieved a per-capita GDP in terms of purchasing power of 85% of the EU-25 average.
Problems specific to Cyprus
Problems specific to Cyprus
The Convergence Report and the request for the lifting of Cyprus’s derogation applies only to those areas in which the Government of the Republic of Cyprus exercises effective control within the meaning of Protocol 10 in the annex to the 2003 Action of Accession.
The Convergence Report and the request for the lifting of Cyprus’s derogation applies only to those areas in which the Government of the Republic of Cyprus exercises effective control within the meaning of Protocol 10 in the annex to the 2003 Action of Accession.
The “Republic of Northern Cyprus”, which does not enjoy international recognition, is not considered in the report.
The “Republic of Northern Cyprus”, which does not enjoy international recognition, is not considered in the report.
The Republic of Cyprus has repeatedly infringed the provisions of Regulation (EC) 501/2004 of 10 March 2004 on quarterly financial accounts for general government.
The Republic of Cyprus has repeatedly infringed the provisions of Regulation (EC) 501/2004 of 10 March 2004 on quarterly financial accounts for general government.
As is clear from the Commission report of 3 May 2007 (COM(2007)230), Cyprus has as yet “provided Eurostat with [very few] data”.
As is clear from the Commission report of 3 May 2007 (COM(2007)230), Cyprus has as yet “provided Eurostat with [very few] data”.
This begs the question why the Commission, given its past experience, has made a positive recommendation on Cyprus’s membership of the euro when there has still been no perceptible progress in data provision.
This begs the question why the Commission, given its past experience, has made a positive recommendation on Cyprus’s membership of the euro when there has still been no perceptible progress in data provision.
Once again the Commission, by taking so long to submit the report and involve the European Parliament, has made it hard to carry out an unreserved, objective examination of the convergence criteria in line with the conditions set out in Articles 121 and 122 of the EC Treaty.
Once again the Commission, by taking so long to submit the report and involve the European Parliament, has made it hard to carry out an unreserved, objective examination of the convergence criteria in line with the conditions set out in Articles 121 and 122 of the EC Treaty.
In that case the European Parliament would have to insist in future on an appropriate consultation period and the unrestricted exercise of its right of consultation pursuant to the EC Treaty.
In that case the European Parliament would have to insist in future on an appropriate consultation period and the unrestricted exercise of its right of consultation pursuant to the EC Treaty.
These complaints to the Commission also apply – even more seriously – to the case of Malta.
These complaints to the Commission also apply – even more seriously – to the case of Malta.
PE 386.309v02-00
PE 386.309v03-00
OPINION of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs ............52
OPINION of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs ............48
OPINION of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs ..............67
OPINION of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs ..............63
OPINION of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy ...............99
OPINION of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy ...............96
OPINION of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection 122
OPINION of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection 119
OPINION of the Committee on Regional Development ................................147
OPINION of the Committee on Regional Development ................................145
относно предложението за директива на Европейския парламент и на Съвета за изменение на Директива 97/67/ЕО относно пълното изграждане на вътрешния пазар на пощенските услуги в Общността
on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 97/67/EC concerning the full accomplishment of the internal market of Community postal services
– като взе предвид предложението на Комисията до Европейския парламент и до Съвета ( COM(2006)0594 )
– having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council ( COM(2006)0594 )
– като взе предвид член 251, параграф 2, член 47, параграф 2 и членове 55 и 95 от Договора за ЕО, съгласно които предложението му е представено от Комисията ( C6‑0354/2006 ),
– having regard to Article 251(2) and Articles 47(2), 55 and 95 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament ( C6‑0354/2006 ),
– като взе предвид доклада на Комисията по транспорт и туризъм и становищата на Комисията по икономически и парични въпроси, Комисията по заетост и социални въпроси, Комисията по промишленост, изследвания и енергетика, Комисията по вътрешен пазар и защита на потребителите и Комисията по регионално развитие ( A6‑0246/2007 ),
– having regard to the report of the Committee on Transport and Tourism and the opinions of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection and the Committee on Regional Development ( A6‑0246/2007 ),
Текст, предложен от Комисията
Commission proposal
Изменения, внесени от Парламента
Amendments by Parliaments
3 a) Положителната роля на услугите от общ икономически интерес бе подчертана в Специален Евробарометър 219 от октомври 2005 г., където се посочва, че според потребителите в ЕС пощенските услуги са най-високо ценените услуги от общ икономически интерес, като 77% от анкетираните дават положителен отговор на този въпрос.
(3 a) The positive role played by services of general economic interest was emphasised by Special Eurobarometer 219 of October 2005 which indicated that postal services are the most appreciated services of general economic interest according to users throughout the E U, with 77% of people questioned responding positively.
The SGEI embody Union values and we should emphasise the importance European Union consumers attach to the postal services and the high level of consumer satisfaction they achieve.
The SGEI embody Union values and we should emphasise the importance European Union consumers attach to the postal services and the high level of consumer satisfaction they achieve.
Emphasis should be placed on the high degree of satisfaction of postal users in the European Union.
Emphasis should be placed on the high degree of satisfaction of postal users in the European Union.
It is necessary to put the stress on the high degree of satisfaction of postal users in the European Union.
It is necessary to put the stress on the high degree of satisfaction of postal users in the European Union.
3б) Поради факта, че пощенските услуги представляват основно средство за комуникация и обмен на информация, те играят важна роля за приноса към социалното, икономическо и териториално сближаване на Европейския съюз.
(3b) Since they constitute an essential instrument for communication and information exchange, postal services fulfil a vital role which contributes to the objectives of social, economic and territorial cohesion in the European Union.
Postal services significantly contribute to the economic development of urban and rural regions and constitute a major element of social cohesion in both urban areas and rural areas.
Postal services significantly contribute to the economic development of urban and rural regions and constitute a major element of social cohesion in both urban areas and rural areas.
СЪОБРАЖЕНИЕ 4 A (ново)
RECITAL 4 A (new)
4a) Европейските пощенски пазари претърпяха драстични промени през последните години, промени, настъпили в резултат на технологичния прогрес и засилената конкуренция вследствие на дерегулацията на пазара.
(4a) European postal markets have undergone dramatic changes in recent years, a development that has been propelled by technological advancements and increased competition resulting from deregulation.
(6) В резолюцията на Европейския парламент от 2 февруари 2006 г. се изтъкна социалното и икономическо значение на ефективните пощенски услуги и тяхната важна роля в рамките на Лисабонската стратегия, като се посочи, че предприетите досега мерки за реформа са довели до значително и положително развитие в пощенския сектор, придружено от подобрено качество, по-голяма ефективност и насоченост към потребностите на клиентите.
(6) The European Parliament Resolution of 2 February 2006 highlighted the social and economic importance of efficient postal services and their important role in the framework of the Lisbon Strategy, indicating that reform measures undertaken so far have brought about significant positive developments in the postal sector, along with increased quality, more efficiency and better customer-orientation.
В тази резолюция Комисията се призовава, с оглед на понякога осезаемите различия по отношение на задълженията за предоставяне на универсална услуга в държавите-членки, при изготвяне на своето проучване на перспективите, да обърне по-специално внимание на качеството на предоставяната универсална услуга и на бъдещото й финансиране, и в контекста на това проучване, да предложи определение, обхват и подходящо финансиране за универсалната услуга.
That resolution called on the Commission, in view of the sometimes perceptibly divergent developments in universal service obligations in the Member States, to concentrate in particular, when drawing up its prospective study, on the quality of the universal service provided and on its future funding and to propose, in the context of that study, a definition, scope and appropriate financing for the universal service.
В резолюцията също така се отбелязва незаменимото териториално и социално измерение на пощенските мрежи, което позволява универсалния достъп до основни местни услуги.
It also notes that postal networks have irreplaceable territorial and social dimensions which make universal access to essential local services possible.
Reference should be made to the very specific points which the Commission was asked to address, in Parliament's Resolution of 2 February 2006 on the application of the Postal Directive, as it prepared to begin work on its prospective study.
Reference should be made to the very specific points which the Commission was asked to address, in Parliament's Resolution of 2 February 2006 on the application of the Postal Directive, as it prepared to begin work on its prospective study.
The essential role postal services play in the issue of social and territorial cohesion were highlighted in the European Parliament Resolution and they should also be in this Directive.
The essential role postal services play in the issue of social and territorial cohesion were highlighted in the European Parliament Resolution and they should also be in this Directive.
(7) В съответствие с Директива 97/67/ЕО се проведе проучване на перспективите, оценяващо за всяка държава-членка въздействието върху универсалната услуга на доизграждането на вътрешния пазар на пощенски услуги през 2009 г. Комисията също предприе пълен преглед на пощенския сектор на Общността, включително възлагането на изследвания във връзка с икономическото, социално и технологично развитие в сектора, и проведе подробни консултации със заинтересованите страни.
(7) In accordance with Directive 97/67/EC, a prospective study assessing, for each Member State , the impact on universal service of the full accomplishment of the postal internal market in 2009 has been carried out.
Въпреки това, все още не е налице проучване на въздействието върху околната среда за всяка отделна страна, при което да се отчита националното географско разнообразие.
However,an environmental impact survey, which takes account of national geographic diversity, is not available yet for each individual country.
The Commission has not yet produced any separate environmental impact assessments for each of the 27 Member States.
The Commission has not yet produced any separate environmental impact assessments for each of the 27 Member States.
It must be borne in mind, that mail deliveries cannot be assessed using exactly the same criteria for all territories, including countries with no geographical obstacles on the one hand and, those with large rural, mountain or island areas on the other.
It must be borne in mind, that mail deliveries cannot be assessed using exactly the same criteria for all territories, including countries with no geographical obstacles on the one hand and, those with large rural, mountain or island areas on the other.