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It would also be appropriate to review the list of actions that can be implemented under the operational programmes, in order to tailor these to the organisations’ needs, as well as to increase producer groups’ autonomy with regard to the management of financing.
It would also be appropriate to review the list of actions that can be implemented under the operational programmes, in order to tailor these to the organisations’ needs, as well as to increase producer groups’ autonomy with regard to the management of financing.
The continuing obstacles to full access by fruit and vegetable producers to the rural development resources available must be eliminated, and with them the discrimination that this sector has suffered in relation to other CAP beneficiary sectors.
The continuing obstacles to full access by fruit and vegetable producers to the rural development resources available must be eliminated, and with them the discrimination that this sector has suffered in relation to other CAP beneficiary sectors.
The supposed risk of financing the same action twice over with both operational funds and rural development funds, which has served as an argument for legitimising this situation, could easily be averted by introducing a simple administrative check by Member States.
The supposed risk of financing the same action twice over with both operational funds and rural development funds, which has served as an argument for legitimising this situation, could easily be averted by introducing a simple administrative check by Member States.
However, eliminating the current incompatibility between rural development funds and operational funds would serve little purpose if the Commission’s proposal to limit the payment of aid for setting-up, marketing and processing solely to small and micro-enterprises is taken up.
However, eliminating the current incompatibility between rural development funds and operational funds would serve little purpose if the Commission’s proposal to limit the payment of aid for setting-up, marketing and processing solely to small and micro-enterprises is taken up.
This limitation, which the Commission is proposing in connection with the future European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), ignores the leading role played by medium-sized enterprises in the production fabric of the vast majority of Member States.
This limitation, which the Commission is proposing in connection with the future European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), ignores the leading role played by medium-sized enterprises in the production fabric of the vast majority of Member States.
Introduction of a new crisis management system
Introduction of a new crisis management system
The current withdrawals system is proving totally inadequate for coping with crises in the fruit and vegetable sector, owing to the administrative obstacles that exist to product withdrawals and the low payments for these.
The current withdrawals system is proving totally inadequate for coping with crises in the fruit and vegetable sector, owing to the administrative obstacles that exist to product withdrawals and the low payments for these.
This is attested to by the fact that, on many occasions, not even a quarter of the budget earmarked for expenditure on withdrawals has been taken up, with that amount standing at around EUR 30 million.
This is attested to by the fact that, on many occasions, not even a quarter of the budget earmarked for expenditure on withdrawals has been taken up, with that amount standing at around EUR 30 million.
Since the 1996 reform, the support scheme for the sector has, in practice, had no genuine system for management of the market, meaning that in the case of many products the situation is becoming increasingly untenable.
Since the 1996 reform, the support scheme for the sector has, in practice, had no genuine system for management of the market, meaning that in the case of many products the situation is becoming increasingly untenable.
There is a need for the Commission to conduct an in-depth study into all the possible options for establishing an effective crisis management system that ensures the continued production of all the Community products.
There is a need for the Commission to conduct an in-depth study into all the possible options for establishing an effective crisis management system that ensures the continued production of all the Community products.
One solution could be to set up an ‘insurance fund’, managed by the producer organisations and financed with public and private monies, that would be used to pay compensation for withdrawals made in times of crisis.
One solution could be to set up an ‘insurance fund’, managed by the producer organisations and financed with public and private monies, that would be used to pay compensation for withdrawals made in times of crisis.
This fund could also be used to finance reductions in production and, if necessary and subject to a feasibility study, to implement an insurance system guaranteeing producer incomes.
This fund could also be used to finance reductions in production and, if necessary and subject to a feasibility study, to implement an insurance system guaranteeing producer incomes.
Farmers not belonging to producer organisations would be able to participate in this fund, but would not benefit from the same level of remuneration.
Farmers not belonging to producer organisations would be able to participate in this fund, but would not benefit from the same level of remuneration.
As regards the end use of withdrawals, the crisis management system should prioritise aid for distribution to charitable organisations, which should be increased since at present it does not compensate for transport and packaging costs, and should also promote the free distribution of fruit and vegetables in schools.
As regards the end use of withdrawals, the crisis management system should prioritise aid for distribution to charitable organisations, which should be increased since at present it does not compensate for transport and packaging costs, and should also promote the free distribution of fruit and vegetables in schools.
Lastly, market observatories should be set up at Community and national level to enhance crisis forecasting capabilities.
Lastly, market observatories should be set up at Community and national level to enhance crisis forecasting capabilities.
Maintaining the support scheme for processed products
Maintaining the support scheme for processed products
The support scheme for processed products has enabled the development of an expanding Community industry, but in some instances the thresholds set have not been adjusted to changes in demand, especially in the case of processed tomatoes.
The support scheme for processed products has enabled the development of an expanding Community industry, but in some instances the thresholds set have not been adjusted to changes in demand, especially in the case of processed tomatoes.
There is therefore a need to review the existing budget stabilisers.
There is therefore a need to review the existing budget stabilisers.
In recent years, the processed tomato sector has grown tremendously, which could shortly give rise to penalties in excess of 50%.
In recent years, the processed tomato sector has grown tremendously, which could shortly give rise to penalties in excess of 50%.
Relaxing the system by raising the thresholds would prevent some industries going bankrupt and enable the sector to cope with the increasing competitiveness of Chinese imports.
Relaxing the system by raising the thresholds would prevent some industries going bankrupt and enable the sector to cope with the increasing competitiveness of Chinese imports.
Decoupling of aid, which is another option being discussed for this sector, would legitimise the use of the tomato processing industry as a refuge sector for farmers moving out of other crops affected by the CAP reform of September 2003, and this would complicate relations between producer organisations and the industry.
Decoupling of aid, which is another option being discussed for this sector, would legitimise the use of the tomato processing industry as a refuge sector for farmers moving out of other crops affected by the CAP reform of September 2003, and this would complicate relations between producer organisations and the industry.
Moreover, the decoupling of aid for tomatoes might spill-over, during negotiations, into other processing sectors, which in the case of citrus fruit would pose a serious problem since the funds currently earmarked for processing such fruit would be insufficient to allow direct payments to be made to all the Community producers.
Moreover, the decoupling of aid for tomatoes might spill-over, during negotiations, into other processing sectors, which in the case of citrus fruit would pose a serious problem since the funds currently earmarked for processing such fruit would be insufficient to allow direct payments to be made to all the Community producers.
It would mean the aid that currently goes to just 20% of output (annual percentage of the fresh fruit used for processing) having to be split among the overall yield.
It would mean the aid that currently goes to just 20% of output (annual percentage of the fresh fruit used for processing) having to be split among the overall yield.
Neither is there any justification for decoupling aid for processed products within the purview of the World Trade Organisation negotiations, since multilateral rules do not prohibit maintaining that part of agricultural aid linked to production.
Neither is there any justification for decoupling aid for processed products within the purview of the World Trade Organisation negotiations, since multilateral rules do not prohibit maintaining that part of agricultural aid linked to production.
Besides raising the thresholds for tomatoes, there is also a need to make other adjustments in the processed products sector to prevent, for example, pear producers being penalised unnecessarily.
Besides raising the thresholds for tomatoes, there is also a need to make other adjustments in the processed products sector to prevent, for example, pear producers being penalised unnecessarily.
Any over-running of the thresholds for this fruit should be offset by the surpluses in the peach sector, since both products are substitutes and are in essence intended for the same industries.
Any over-running of the thresholds for this fruit should be offset by the surpluses in the peach sector, since both products are substitutes and are in essence intended for the same industries.
A similar solution could be adopted for citrus fruit, so that penalties are only applied once the sum of the Community thresholds for the various types of citrus fruit has been exceeded.
A similar solution could be adopted for citrus fruit, so that penalties are only applied once the sum of the Community thresholds for the various types of citrus fruit has been exceeded.
Increasing the competitiveness of the sector in the face of imports
Increasing the competitiveness of the sector in the face of imports
The European fruit and vegetable sector is confronted with increasingly easy access for imports from third countries, and this situation will reach a crescendo following the World Trade Organisation negotiations.
The European fruit and vegetable sector is confronted with increasingly easy access for imports from third countries, and this situation will reach a crescendo following the World Trade Organisation negotiations.
A greater concentration of supply through the strengthening of instruments available under the current system should leave farmers and the European industry in a better position to cope with this increase in competitiveness.
A greater concentration of supply through the strengthening of instruments available under the current system should leave farmers and the European industry in a better position to cope with this increase in competitiveness.
At the same time, there is a need to iron out certain irregularities arising from the customs clearance system applied to imports, owing to the existence of three different forms for the calculation of customs duties, any one of which can be used by operators on the basis of which suits them best, which is a situation conducive to fraud.
At the same time, there is a need to iron out certain irregularities arising from the customs clearance system applied to imports, owing to the existence of three different forms for the calculation of customs duties, any one of which can be used by operators on the basis of which suits them best, which is a situation conducive to fraud.
Furthermore, the reform should address the specific problems engendered by imports from third countries in order to guarantee the viability of certain crops that are in a tenuous situation.
Furthermore, the reform should address the specific problems engendered by imports from third countries in order to guarantee the viability of certain crops that are in a tenuous situation.
This applies primarily to the production of soft fruits, garlic and cultivated mushrooms.
This applies primarily to the production of soft fruits, garlic and cultivated mushrooms.
It would also be appropriate to increase the added value of Community products in relation to imports from third countries by extending label of origin arrangements to processed fruit and vegetables when the raw materials have been produced exclusively in the European Union, and by introducing a Community label for integrated production, which would require the prior establishing of harmonised rules in this field.
It would also be appropriate to increase the added value of Community products in relation to imports from third countries by extending label of origin arrangements to processed fruit and vegetables when the raw materials have been produced exclusively in the European Union, and by introducing a Community label for integrated production, which would require the prior establishing of harmonised rules in this field.
Lastly, in connection with the World Trade Organisation negotiations, the Commission should negotiate the inclusion of fruit and vegetables on the list of 'sensitive' products, since this is the sector subject to the greatest pressure from imports from third countries.
Lastly, in connection with the World Trade Organisation negotiations, the Commission should negotiate the inclusion of fruit and vegetables on the list of 'sensitive' products, since this is the sector subject to the greatest pressure from imports from third countries.
Promotion of fruit and vegetables
Promotion of fruit and vegetables
On 14 December 2001, the Council of Health Ministers adopted a resolution highlighting the essential role played by fruit and vegetables in a healthy diet.
On 14 December 2001, the Council of Health Ministers adopted a resolution highlighting the essential role played by fruit and vegetables in a healthy diet.
In addition to this, the Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, adopted by the World Health Organisation in May 2004, advocates better promotion of fruit and vegetables with a view to an increase in their consumption.
In addition to this, the Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, adopted by the World Health Organisation in May 2004, advocates better promotion of fruit and vegetables with a view to an increase in their consumption.
The scientific evidence on the beneficial effects of fruit and vegetables for the prevention of illnesses is not, therefore, appropriately reflected in the mediocre funding allocated by the European Union for their promotion.
The scientific evidence on the beneficial effects of fruit and vegetables for the prevention of illnesses is not, therefore, appropriately reflected in the mediocre funding allocated by the European Union for their promotion.
A specific item relating to fruit and vegetables should be included each year in connection with the Community regulations aimed at internal and external promotion, with a minimum amount of EUR 15 million being allocated to this sector.
A specific item relating to fruit and vegetables should be included each year in connection with the Community regulations aimed at internal and external promotion, with a minimum amount of EUR 15 million being allocated to this sector.
An overall annual budget of around EUR 45 million currently exists for the generic promotion of agricultural products in the EU, and the fruit and vegetable sector has to date been accounting for a third of that total.
An overall annual budget of around EUR 45 million currently exists for the generic promotion of agricultural products in the EU, and the fruit and vegetable sector has to date been accounting for a third of that total.
That proportion could decrease owing to the planned extension of the list of beneficiary products as from 2005, since there is to be no parallel increase in the amount allocated.
That proportion could decrease owing to the planned extension of the list of beneficiary products as from 2005, since there is to be no parallel increase in the amount allocated.
Ensuring the fruit and vegetable sector does not become a 'refuge sector' following the reform of the CAP
Ensuring the fruit and vegetable sector does not become a 'refuge sector' following the reform of the CAP
Fruit and vegetable and vegetable producers are currently faced with a situation that differs greatly from the one in 1996.
Fruit and vegetable and vegetable producers are currently faced with a situation that differs greatly from the one in 1996.
The introduction of the single payment system under the CAP reform of September 2003 could see the sector becoming a 'refuge sector' for farmers moving out of other agricultural crops affected by that reform, which in some cases will exacerbate the precarious position of certain fruit and vegetable products.
The introduction of the single payment system under the CAP reform of September 2003 could see the sector becoming a 'refuge sector' for farmers moving out of other agricultural crops affected by that reform, which in some cases will exacerbate the precarious position of certain fruit and vegetable products.
In order to avoid unfair competition and disruption to the market, the European Union must ensure, through the necessary control measures, effective enforcement of the ban on growing those products on eligible land in receipt of decoupling support.
In order to avoid unfair competition and disruption to the market, the European Union must ensure, through the necessary control measures, effective enforcement of the ban on growing those products on eligible land in receipt of decoupling support.
Furthermore, those countries that have opted for region-specific application of the scheme must, in the same way, enforce the quotas set for fruit and vegetable production.
Furthermore, those countries that have opted for region-specific application of the scheme must, in the same way, enforce the quotas set for fruit and vegetable production.
Zjednodušení společné organizace trhu s ovocem a zeleninou
Simplification of the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables
María Esther Herranz García 5.10.2004
María Esther Herranz García 5.10.2004
Filip Adwent, Peter Baco, Katerina Batzeli, Thijs Berman, Niels Busk, Luis Manuel Capoulas Santos, Joseph Daul, Albert Deß, Gintaras Didžiokas, Duarte Freitas, Jean-Claude Fruteau, Ioannis Gklavakis, Lutz Goepel, Bogdan Golik, Friedrich-Wilhelm Graefe zu Baringdorf, María Esther Herranz García, Albert Jan Maat, Mairead McGuinness, Neil Parish, María Isabel Salinas García, Agnes Schierhuber, Willem Schuth, Czesław Adam Siekierski, Witold Tomczak, Kyösti Tapio Virrankoski, Janusz Wojciechowski.
Filip Adwent, Peter Baco, Katerina Batzeli, Thijs Berman, Niels Busk, Luis Manuel Capoulas Santos, Joseph Daul, Albert Deß, Gintaras Didžiokas, Duarte Freitas, Jean-Claude Fruteau, Ioannis Gklavakis, Lutz Goepel, Bogdan Golik, Friedrich-Wilhelm Graefe zu Baringdorf, María Esther Herranz García, Albert Jan Maat, Mairead McGuinness, Neil Parish, María Isabel Salinas García, Agnes Schierhuber, Willem Schuth, Czesław Adam Siekierski, Witold Tomczak, Kyösti Tapio Virrankoski, Janusz Wojciechowski.
Antonio Masip Hidalgo, Luis Yañez-Barnuevo García
Antonio Masip Hidalgo, Luis Yañez-Barnuevo García
k návrhu rozhodnutí Rady
on the proposal for a Council decision
2. o uzavření rámcové dohody mezi Evropským společenstvím a Bosnou a Hercegovinou, kterou se stanoví obecné zásady účasti Bosny a Hercegoviny na programech Společenství
2. concerning the conclusion of a Framework Agreement between the European Community and Bosnia and Herzegovina on the general principles for the participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Community programmes
3. o uzavření rámcové dohody mezi Evropským společenstvím a Chorvatskou republikou, kterou se stanoví obecné zásady účasti Chorvatské republiky na programech Společenství
3. concerning the conclusion of a Framework Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Croatia on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Croatia in Community programmes
5. o uzavření rámcové dohody mezi Evropským společenstvím a Srbskem a Černou horou, kterou se stanoví obecné zásady účasti Srbska a Černé hory na programech Společenství
5. concerning the conclusion of a Framework Agreement between the European Community and Serbia and Montenegro on the general principles for the participation of Serbia and Montenegro in Community programmes
Zpravodaj: Elmar Brok
Rapporteur: Elmar Brok
PE 357.737v01-00
PE 357.737v01-00
k návrhu rozhodnutí Rady o uzavření rámcové dohody mezi Evropským společenstvím a Albánskou republikou, kterou se stanoví obecné zásady účasti Albánské republiky na programech Společenství
on the proposal for a Council decision concerning the conclusion of a Framework Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Albania on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Albania in Community programmes
– s ohledem na návrh rozhodnutí Rady ( KOM(2004)0809 )
– having regard to the proposal for a Council decision ( COM(2004)0809 )
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– s ohledem na text Rady (5532/2005),
– having regard to the text of the Council (5532/2005),
– s ohledem na doporučení Výboru pro zahraniční věci ( A6‑0122/2005 ),
– having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs ( A6‑0122/2005 ),
o uzavření rámcové dohody mezi Evropským společenstvím a Bosnou a Hercegovinou, kterou se stanoví obecné zásady účasti Bosny a Hercegoviny na programech Společenství
on the proposal for a Council decision concerning the conclusion of a Framework Agreement between the European Community and Bosnia and Herzegovina on the general principles for the participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Community programmes
o uzavření rámcové dohody mezi Evropským společenstvím a Chorvatskou republikou, kterou se stanoví obecné zásady účasti Chorvatské republiky na programech Společenství
on the proposal for a Council decision concerning the conclusion of a Framework Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Croatia on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Croatia in Community programmes
o uzavření protokolu o rámcové dohodě mezi Evropským společenstvím a Bývalou jugoslávskou republikou Makedonií, kterou se stanoví obecné zásady účasti Bývalé jugoslávské republiky Makedonie na programech Společenství, který je připojen k Dohodě o stabilizaci a přidružení mezi Evropskou unií a jejími členskými státy na jedné straně a Bývalou jugoslávskou republikou Makedonií na straně druhé
on the proposal for a Council decision concerning the conclusion of a Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Community and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on the general principles for the participation of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in Community programmes