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Pat COX confirmed that a delegation would be sent to the second hearing on 25 April.
Pat COX confirmed that a delegation would be sent to the second hearing on 25 April.
British and Irish war-graves
British and Irish war-graves
Jean-Thomas NORDMANN (EPP-ED, F) condemned the actions of those who desecrated a British war cemetery in France.
Jean-Thomas NORDMANN (EPP-ED, F) condemned the actions of those who desecrated a British war cemetery in France.
The anti-war slogans and insults against Mr Blair and President George Bush were spray-painted at the cemetery in Etaples, where 11,000 British and other Allied soldiers are buried.
The anti-war slogans and insults against Mr Blair and President George Bush were spray-painted at the cemetery in Etaples, where 11,000 British and other Allied soldiers are buried.
President COX , in response, also condemned the desecration.
President COX , in response, also condemned the desecration.
SARS outbreak
SARS outbreak
Proinsias DE ROSSA (PES, Dublin), in anticipation of the debate on the subject, urged an EU wide response to the recent outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
Proinsias DE ROSSA (PES, Dublin), in anticipation of the debate on the subject, urged an EU wide response to the recent outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
He also called for the EU to be given similar powers for the protection in human health that it has for the protection of animal health.
He also called for the EU to be given similar powers for the protection in human health that it has for the protection of animal health.
Phone-tapping in EU buildings
Phone-tapping in EU buildings
Niall ANDREWS (UEN, Dublin) drew the President's attention to article in El Pais of 3 March on phone tapping in EU buildings.
Niall ANDREWS (UEN, Dublin) drew the President's attention to article in El Pais of 3 March on phone tapping in EU buildings.
Mr Andrews wanted to know what measures Parliament was taking to ensure security of its phone-lines.
Mr Andrews wanted to know what measures Parliament was taking to ensure security of its phone-lines.
President Pat COX informed the House that Parliament was working with the other EU institutions to consider any further necessary steps.
President Pat COX informed the House that Parliament was working with the other EU institutions to consider any further necessary steps.
Iraq war
Iraq war
Geoffrey VAN ORDEN (EPP-ED, Eastern) and Charles TANNOCK (EPP-ED, London) both called on President COX to congratulate the US and UK troops for its attempts to " free the Iraqi people ".
Geoffrey VAN ORDEN (EPP-ED, Eastern) and Charles TANNOCK (EPP-ED, London) both called on President COX to congratulate the US and UK troops for its attempts to " free the Iraqi people ".
Both commented that military forces had shown " restraint " and Mr Tannock pointed out that " the number of people accidentally killed by military forces was less than those executed by Saddam Hussein's regime ."
Both commented that military forces had shown " restraint " and Mr Tannock pointed out that " the number of people accidentally killed by military forces was less than those executed by Saddam Hussein's regime ."
Changes to the Agenda
Changes to the Agenda
Parliament agreed that the report by Manuel MEDINA ORTEGA (PES, E) on simplifying and improving the regulatory environment should be sent back to the Legal Affairs Committee as new documents from the Commission had been put forward.
Parliament agreed that the report by Manuel MEDINA ORTEGA (PES, E) on simplifying and improving the regulatory environment should be sent back to the Legal Affairs Committee as new documents from the Commission had been put forward.
The House also voted to replace the proposed resolution on human rights breaches in Indonesian Papua with a resolution on human rights in Cuba.
The House also voted to replace the proposed resolution on human rights breaches in Indonesian Papua with a resolution on human rights in Cuba.
Debat og Beslutninger : 08-04-2003
Daily Notebook : 08-04-2003
Redaktion: Jørn Damgaard Hansen og Kristine Munk
Editors: Roy Worsley Richard Freedman Tel.
Sekretariat: Hanne Kuhnau
Secretariat: Sarah Donohoe Annette Kronlins
Cox understregede dog, at der stadig mangler meget før man kan tale om fuldstændig ligestilling mellem mænd og kvinder.
The possibility of appeal is, however, explicitly ruled out by the Commission proposal.
Herunder sagde Cox, at forskelsbehandling stadig er et problem, også inden for politik og herunder i EP, hvor mændene er i overtal.
The European enforcement order will apply to civil and commercial matters, but not to revenue, customs or administrative matters.
Pat Cox sagde endvidere, at kvinder til stadighed er ofre for voldtægt og menneskehandel, og han takkede EP's Kvindeudvalg for at have spillet en betydelig rolle i bekæmpelsen heraf.
In addition, certain areas of civil law like rights in property arising out of a matrimonial relationship, wills and succession, bankruptcy, social security and arbitration are also excluded from the scope of the regulation.
Nelly MAES (Verts/ALE, B) sagde, at kvinder i EP befinder sig i en god position i forhold til de millioner af kvinder verden over, der ikke bliver anerkendt, men derimod udsættes for daglig vold, seksuelle overgreb og ydmygelser.
2.the postponement of the decision concerning discharge to the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2001
Maes understregede, at EP skal arbejde yderligere for at sikre disse kvinder bedre vilkår.
3.the postponement of the decision concerning discharge to the Translation Centre for the bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2001
Den danske fri socialdemokrat, Freddy BLAK løftede en pegefinger over for kvinderne i EP, idet han henviste til, at de har opnået mere end de fleste andre kvinder, nemlig ligeløn.
4.the postponement of the decision concerning discharge to the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2001
Debat og Beslutninger : 09-04-2003
Daily Notebook : 09-04-2003
1 euro = £ sterling 0.69 as at 09.04.2003 1 euro = IR£ (punt) 0.79
1 euro = £ sterling 0.69 as at 09.04.2003 1 euro = IR£ (punt) 0.79
As at 09.04.2003
As at 09.04.2003
Jens Dyhr OKKING (EUL/NGL, DK) as at 28.02.2003 Bent Hindrup ANDERSEN (EDD, DK) as at 01.03.2003 Isidoro SÁNCHEZ GARCÍA (ELDR, E) as at 19.03.2003 Enrique MONSONÍS DOMINGO (ELDR, E) as at 26.03.2003 Heidi Anneli HAUTALA (Greens/EFA, FIN) as at 25.03.2003 Ulla Maija Aaltonen (Greens/EFA, FIN) ) as at 07.04.2003 Foreign Affairs
Jens Dyhr OKKING (EUL/NGL, DK) as at 28.02.2003 Bent Hindrup ANDERSEN (EDD, DK) as at 01.03.2003 Isidoro SÁNCHEZ GARCÍA (ELDR, E) as at 19.03.2003 Enrique MONSONÍS DOMINGO (ELDR, E) as at 26.03.2003 Heidi Anneli HAUTALA (Greens/EFA, FIN) as at 25.03.2003 Ulla Maija Aaltonen (Greens/EFA, FIN) ) as at 07.04.2003 Foreign Affairs
Yes vote to enlargement
Yes vote to enlargement
MEPs in a historic vote today approved the accession to the EU of the candidate countries with the following votes:
MEPs in a historic vote today approved the accession to the EU of the candidate countries with the following votes:
IN FAVOUR
IN FAVOUR
The Accession Treaty will be signed at a special meeting in Athens on Wednesday 16 April and to come into force it has to be ratified by the national parliaments.
The Accession Treaty will be signed at a special meeting in Athens on Wednesday 16 April and to come into force it has to be ratified by the national parliaments.
Conclusion of enlargement negotiations - Vote
Conclusion of enlargement negotiations - Vote
Reports by:
Reports by:
Elmar BROK (EPP-ED, D) ( A5-0081/2003 ) - Conclusions of the Copenhagen negotiations on enlargement
Elmar BROK (EPP-ED, D) ( A5-0081/2003 ) - Conclusions of the Copenhagen negotiations on enlargement
Reimer BÖGE (EPP-ED, D) & Joan COLOM I NAVAL (PES, E) ( A5-0117/2003 ) on adjustment of the Financial Perspective for enlargement and review of the Financial Perspective (Committee on Budgets)
Reimer BÖGE (EPP-ED, D) & Joan COLOM I NAVAL (PES, E) ( A5-0117/2003 ) on adjustment of the Financial Perspective for enlargement and review of the Financial Perspective (Committee on Budgets)
Jürgen SCHRÖDER (EPP-ED, D) ( A5-0089/2003 ) - Czech Republic
Jürgen SCHRÖDER (EPP-ED, D) ( A5-0089/2003 ) - Czech Republic
Michael GAHLER (EPP-ED, D) ( A5-0090/2003 ) - Republic of Estonia
Michael GAHLER (EPP-ED, D) ( A5-0090/2003 ) - Republic of Estonia
Jacques POOS (PES, L) ( A5-0091/2003 ) - Republic of Cyprus
Jacques POOS (PES, L) ( A5-0091/2003 ) - Republic of Cyprus
Elisabeth SCHROEDTER (Greens/EFA, D) ( A5-0092/2003 ) - Republic of Latvia
Elisabeth SCHROEDTER (Greens/EFA, D) ( A5-0092/2003 ) - Republic of Latvia
Ioannis SOULADAKIS (PES, GR) ( A5-0093/2003 ) - Republic of Lithuania
Ioannis SOULADAKIS (PES, GR) ( A5-0093/2003 ) - Republic of Lithuania
Luís QUEIRO (UEN, P) ( A5-0094/2003 ) - Republic of Hungary
Luís QUEIRO (UEN, P) ( A5-0094/2003 ) - Republic of Hungary
Ursula STENZEL (EPP-ED, A) ( A5-0095/2003 ) - Republic of Malta
Ursula STENZEL (EPP-ED, A) ( A5-0095/2003 ) - Republic of Malta
Jas GAWRONSKI (EPP-ED, I) ( A5-0096/2003 ) - Republic of Poland
Jas GAWRONSKI (EPP-ED, I) ( A5-0096/2003 ) - Republic of Poland
Demetrio VOLCIC (PES, I) ( A5-0097/2003 ) - Republic of Slovenia
Demetrio VOLCIC (PES, I) ( A5-0097/2003 ) - Republic of Slovenia
Jan Marinus WIERSMA (PES, NL) ( A5-0098/2003 ) - Slovak Republic
Jan Marinus WIERSMA (PES, NL) ( A5-0098/2003 ) - Slovak Republic
The European Parliament has given its assent to the accession of all ten countries with which accession negotiations have been concluded.
The European Parliament has given its assent to the accession of all ten countries with which accession negotiations have been concluded.
Parliament voted ten separate resolutions on each individual country as well as a non-legislative resolution.
Parliament voted ten separate resolutions on each individual country as well as a non-legislative resolution.
Only then the Accession Treaty can be signed and ratified.
Only then the Accession Treaty can be signed and ratified.
Parliament also voted on a resolution by Reimer BÖGE (EPP-ED, D) and Joan COLÒM I NAVAL (PES, E) approving the agreement reached with Council on the
Parliament also voted on a resolution by Reimer BÖGE (EPP-ED, D) and Joan COLÒM I NAVAL (PES, E) approving the agreement reached with Council on the
budget for the enlargement and on preserving Parliament's budgetary rights.
budget for the enlargement and on preserving Parliament's budgetary rights.
In its non-legislative resolution on the outcome of the enlargement negotiations with the ten accession countries approved by 458 votes in favour, 68 against with 41 abstentions, Parliament welcomed the arrival of ten new Member States "as an important step in building an even stronger and more effective European Union (…) consolidating democracy and peace, strengthening its economy and sustainable development (…) based upon the shared values of liberty, respect for fundamental rights, good governance and the rule of law" .
In its non-legislative resolution on the outcome of the enlargement negotiations with the ten accession countries approved by 458 votes in favour, 68 against with 41 abstentions, Parliament welcomed the arrival of ten new Member States "as an important step in building an even stronger and more effective European Union (…) consolidating democracy and peace, strengthening its economy and sustainable development (…) based upon the shared values of liberty, respect for fundamental rights, good governance and the rule of law" .
MEPs also believe that the new Member States will have a positive impact on the development and cohesion of the European Union.
MEPs also believe that the new Member States will have a positive impact on the development and cohesion of the European Union.
Parliament also welcomed the statement made at the Copenhagen European Council that the EU should aim to admit Bulgaria and Romania by 2007 provided these countries continue with modernisation and reform and comply with the Copenhagen criteria.
Parliament also welcomed the statement made at the Copenhagen European Council that the EU should aim to admit Bulgaria and Romania by 2007 provided these countries continue with modernisation and reform and comply with the Copenhagen criteria.
On Turkey, the European Parliament welcomed the Copenhagen decision to offer further assistance and to decide in autumn 2004 whether accession negotiations can be opened.
On Turkey, the European Parliament welcomed the Copenhagen decision to offer further assistance and to decide in autumn 2004 whether accession negotiations can be opened.
Turkey was reminded, however, that the political criteria are a precondition for EU membership and also that it will have to make progress on the adoption of the acquis communautaire .
Turkey was reminded, however, that the political criteria are a precondition for EU membership and also that it will have to make progress on the adoption of the acquis communautaire .
Parliament also said that the enlargement process "offers the prospect of membership to all European countries which fulfil the political criteria" .
Parliament also said that the enlargement process "offers the prospect of membership to all European countries which fulfil the political criteria" .
It confirmed that the countries of the Western Balkans are potential candidates and called for closer cooperation with them.
It confirmed that the countries of the Western Balkans are potential candidates and called for closer cooperation with them.
It particularly welcomed the application for membership by Croatia and hoped this country would take concrete steps to comply with the Copenhagen criteria.
It particularly welcomed the application for membership by Croatia and hoped this country would take concrete steps to comply with the Copenhagen criteria.
The European Parliament called on the Croatian authorities to co-operate fully with the Hague tribunal.
The European Parliament called on the Croatian authorities to co-operate fully with the Hague tribunal.
Turning to world affairs, MEPs insisted that an enlarged EU should speak with a common voice on the international stage.
Turning to world affairs, MEPs insisted that an enlarged EU should speak with a common voice on the international stage.
The EU's new geo-political position as a result of the accession of ten new countries should not weaken its internal cohesion.
The EU's new geo-political position as a result of the accession of ten new countries should not weaken its internal cohesion.
The current and future Member States should therefore even now co-operate actively in formulating a common foreign and security policy.
The current and future Member States should therefore even now co-operate actively in formulating a common foreign and security policy.
At the same time, MEPs said the EU now had "special responsibilities to strengthen transatlantic ties, especially the relations between the EU and NATO" , so as not to disappoint the legitimate expectations of the peoples of the new Member States.
At the same time, MEPs said the EU now had "special responsibilities to strengthen transatlantic ties, especially the relations between the EU and NATO" , so as not to disappoint the legitimate expectations of the peoples of the new Member States.
Going into more detail, MEPs recognised that progress had been made on the protection of human and minority rights, but they pointed out that in many candidate countries abuse and discrimination persist.
Going into more detail, MEPs recognised that progress had been made on the protection of human and minority rights, but they pointed out that in many candidate countries abuse and discrimination persist.
In particular, Parliament welcomed the reports by the countries concerned as to how they are addressing the problems of the Roma minority and their full social integration but it stressed it would pay special attention to this issue under the monitoring procedure.
In particular, Parliament welcomed the reports by the countries concerned as to how they are addressing the problems of the Roma minority and their full social integration but it stressed it would pay special attention to this issue under the monitoring procedure.
In an implicit reference to problems which had arisen over the Czech " Benes decrees ", MEPs said they assumed that after enlargement all citizens of the EU would have the same rights under the Treaty in all countries and not be subject to any discrimination through laws, judicial decisions or administrative measures.
In an implicit reference to problems which had arisen over the Czech " Benes decrees ", MEPs said they assumed that after enlargement all citizens of the EU would have the same rights under the Treaty in all countries and not be subject to any discrimination through laws, judicial decisions or administrative measures.
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Conclusion of enlargement negotiations - Debate
Conclusion of enlargement negotiations - Debate
Elmar BROK (EPP-ED, D), Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, opened the debate on enlargement by thanking the staff of the committee, his group and Commissioner Günter VERHEUGEN and his services for their substantial efforts in facilitating enlargement.
Elmar BROK (EPP-ED, D), Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, opened the debate on enlargement by thanking the staff of the committee, his group and Commissioner Günter VERHEUGEN and his services for their substantial efforts in facilitating enlargement.
He stated that this enlargement would reunite the continent of Europe after centuries of conflict.
He stated that this enlargement would reunite the continent of Europe after centuries of conflict.
Enlargement, above all he said, would mean stability for the region and make interstate war in Europe impossible.
Enlargement, above all he said, would mean stability for the region and make interstate war in Europe impossible.
As a German, Mr Brok said that enlargement was particularly significant, since it would mean that Germany would have borders, apart from Switzerland, with only EU countries.
As a German, Mr Brok said that enlargement was particularly significant, since it would mean that Germany would have borders, apart from Switzerland, with only EU countries.
He also underlined that the candidate countries still had many tasks outstanding including building administrative capacity, fighting corruption and guaranteeing the rights of minorities.
He also underlined that the candidate countries still had many tasks outstanding including building administrative capacity, fighting corruption and guaranteeing the rights of minorities.
The EU, he said, will continue to expand to become the strongest alliance in the world.
The EU, he said, will continue to expand to become the strongest alliance in the world.
The EU should show solidarity in foreign policy as the Treaty of Nice set out, and he said the EU should use its political weight in the field of conflict prevention.
The EU should show solidarity in foreign policy as the Treaty of Nice set out, and he said the EU should use its political weight in the field of conflict prevention.
Reimer BÖGE (EPP-ED, D) welcomed the Budgetary agreement reached with Council on a revision of the Financial Perspective which would enable enlargement to go ahead in a way that would fulfil the EU's obligations to the new Member States and, at the same time, preserve the budgetary powers of the European Parliament.
Reimer BÖGE (EPP-ED, D) welcomed the Budgetary agreement reached with Council on a revision of the Financial Perspective which would enable enlargement to go ahead in a way that would fulfil the EU's obligations to the new Member States and, at the same time, preserve the budgetary powers of the European Parliament.
The decision to introduce a new category of expenditure for Turkey under a " pre-accession strategy " would also free funds in the foreign aid sector enabling a more flexible approach to be taken to other international questions.
The decision to introduce a new category of expenditure for Turkey under a " pre-accession strategy " would also free funds in the foreign aid sector enabling a more flexible approach to be taken to other international questions.
The agreement also paved the way for extra spending in areas such as research and the Erasmus education programme.
The agreement also paved the way for extra spending in areas such as research and the Erasmus education programme.
Joan COLOM I NAVAL (PES, E) too underlined the importance of this agreement which, as he put it, would enable the necessary finance to be paid for the democratic unification of Europe.
Joan COLOM I NAVAL (PES, E) too underlined the importance of this agreement which, as he put it, would enable the necessary finance to be paid for the democratic unification of Europe.
It would also ensure that there would be no discrimination against the new Member States and that Parliament's rights would be preserved.
It would also ensure that there would be no discrimination against the new Member States and that Parliament's rights would be preserved.
Tassos GIANNITSIS , the Greek Deputy Foreign Minister and Greek Minister for Europe, stated that the vote would be of historic significance for the EU and in particular the European Parliament.
Tassos GIANNITSIS , the Greek Deputy Foreign Minister and Greek Minister for Europe, stated that the vote would be of historic significance for the EU and in particular the European Parliament.
He recalled that the formal signing of the Accession Treaties would take place on 16 April in Athens at the Acropolis - the birthplace of democracy, drawing intention to its symbolism.
He recalled that the formal signing of the Accession Treaties would take place on 16 April in Athens at the Acropolis - the birthplace of democracy, drawing intention to its symbolism.
He recalled also that the candidate countries were obliged to fully respect all the " acquis " including that on foreign policy.
He recalled also that the candidate countries were obliged to fully respect all the " acquis " including that on foreign policy.
Negotiations, he stated, had been difficult, but he said that the all could be proud of the outcome achieved in Copenhagen in December last year.
Negotiations, he stated, had been difficult, but he said that the all could be proud of the outcome achieved in Copenhagen in December last year.
The accession treaties to be signed in Athens, he pointed out, reflect the outcome of these tough negotiations.
The accession treaties to be signed in Athens, he pointed out, reflect the outcome of these tough negotiations.
He also welcomed the positive results of the recent referenda in Malta and Slovenia.
He also welcomed the positive results of the recent referenda in Malta and Slovenia.
Overall, he said enlargement would add political weight to an already strong EU.
Overall, he said enlargement would add political weight to an already strong EU.
At a very difficult time, with war in Iraq and the economy slowing, enlargement was a reason to be positive and optimistic about Europe's future.
At a very difficult time, with war in Iraq and the economy slowing, enlargement was a reason to be positive and optimistic about Europe's future.
Enlargement, he said could serve as a " catalyst " to economic growth and increased stability across the world.
Enlargement, he said could serve as a " catalyst " to economic growth and increased stability across the world.