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The problem arose again with the meeting of 22 and 23 September.
The problem arose again with the meeting of 22 and 23 September.
However, the ACP Co-President, Mr Ramdien Sardjoe, undertook to guarantee that at meetings being held in the EU, the Zimbabwe delegation should not include any members covered by the Council's list of barred individuals.
However, the ACP Co-President, Mr Ramdien Sardjoe, undertook to guarantee that at meetings being held in the EU, the Zimbabwe delegation should not include any members covered by the Council's list of barred individuals.
As a result, the head of the Zimbabwean delegation did not take part in the meeting and the problem was averted.
As a result, the head of the Zimbabwean delegation did not take part in the meeting and the problem was averted.
Before the The Hague session Zimbabwe again submitted a visa application for entry to the Netherlands by a person covered by the restrictions.
Before the The Hague session Zimbabwe again submitted a visa application for entry to the Netherlands by a person covered by the restrictions.
After intervention of the ACP Co-President, the individual concerned withdrew.
After intervention of the ACP Co-President, the individual concerned withdrew.
Great credit should go to the ACP Co-President for his undertaking that the ACP will ensure that the problem does not recur.
Great credit should go to the ACP Co-President for his undertaking that the ACP will ensure that the problem does not recur.
The European Parliament should firmly maintain its position on this issue.
The European Parliament should firmly maintain its position on this issue.
The situation in that country has deteriorated still further with regard to human rights, freedom of opinion, association and peaceful assembly, and it is in the interests of both the ACP Group and the JPA that they avoid being manipulated by the Mugabe regime.
The situation in that country has deteriorated still further with regard to human rights, freedom of opinion, association and peaceful assembly, and it is in the interests of both the ACP Group and the JPA that they avoid being manipulated by the Mugabe regime.
The EU Council should clarify its position on the question of sanctions and the legality of individual Member States withholding visas in accordance with the Council's position.
The EU Council should clarify its position on the question of sanctions and the legality of individual Member States withholding visas in accordance with the Council's position.
As Mrs Martens said to Minister Van Ardenne, it is not consistent to put in place restrictive measures and then grant exemptions.
As Mrs Martens said to Minister Van Ardenne, it is not consistent to put in place restrictive measures and then grant exemptions.
The JPA, a forum for political dialogue
The JPA, a forum for political dialogue
In 2004, the JPA addressed itself to strengthening its role in the political dialogue.
In 2004, the JPA addressed itself to strengthening its role in the political dialogue.
This began by a study of its role as a forum for political dialogue, in the Political Affairs Committee report drawn up by Mrs Jöns and Mr Nabuka (Fiji).
This began by a study of its role as a forum for political dialogue, in the Political Affairs Committee report drawn up by Mrs Jöns and Mr Nabuka (Fiji).
At The Hague, the JPA adopted a resolution on the subject.
At The Hague, the JPA adopted a resolution on the subject.
The JPA has also increasingly asserted itself as a direct participant in the political dialogue.
The JPA has also increasingly asserted itself as a direct participant in the political dialogue.
Two instances can be singled out: the mission of the Co-Presidents to Eritrea, and the adoption of a resolution on the situation in Darfur (Sudan), at The Hague.
Two instances can be singled out: the mission of the Co-Presidents to Eritrea, and the adoption of a resolution on the situation in Darfur (Sudan), at The Hague.
The international Eritrea-Ethiopia Borders Commission (EEBC) delivered its decision on the demarcation of the boundary between the two countries on 13 April 2002.
The international Eritrea-Ethiopia Borders Commission (EEBC) delivered its decision on the demarcation of the boundary between the two countries on 13 April 2002.
The situation on the ground, however, remained extremely tense, and the demarcation operations were delayed.
The situation on the ground, however, remained extremely tense, and the demarcation operations were delayed.
The ACP Group's proposal to hold the 7th session in Addis Ababa brought protests from Eritrea, who saw this as an unacceptable display of support for the Meles regime.
The ACP Group's proposal to hold the 7th session in Addis Ababa brought protests from Eritrea, who saw this as an unacceptable display of support for the Meles regime.
The JPA Bureau decided to initiate a dialogue, both with the Ethiopian authorities within the framework of the JPA session, and in the shape of a mission to the Eritrean authorities from 22 to 25 January, with a view to encouraging both sides to opt for a peaceful resolution of the dispute, fully respecting international law.
The JPA Bureau decided to initiate a dialogue, both with the Ethiopian authorities within the framework of the JPA session, and in the shape of a mission to the Eritrean authorities from 22 to 25 January, with a view to encouraging both sides to opt for a peaceful resolution of the dispute, fully respecting international law.
At Asmara, the Co-Presidents spoke to Prime Minister Afewerki to this effect, and in Addis Ababa, the Bureau discussed the issue with Prime Minister Meles.
At Asmara, the Co-Presidents spoke to Prime Minister Afewerki to this effect, and in Addis Ababa, the Bureau discussed the issue with Prime Minister Meles.
At The Hague, the Bureau again heard the positions of both national delegations.
At The Hague, the Bureau again heard the positions of both national delegations.
On 25 November, the Ethiopian representative announced to the plenary that Ethiopia accepted, 'in principle', the decision of the independent Commission which had demarcated the border with Eritrea.
On 25 November, the Ethiopian representative announced to the plenary that Ethiopia accepted, 'in principle', the decision of the independent Commission which had demarcated the border with Eritrea.
With regard to the situation in Darfur (Sudan), a resolution was adopted following intensive talks between ACP and EU parliamentarians.
With regard to the situation in Darfur (Sudan), a resolution was adopted following intensive talks between ACP and EU parliamentarians.
The motions for resolution submitted to the European Parliament by the political groups all contained an unequivocal condemnation of the responsibility of the Sudanese Government and the rebels for the situation in Darfur, and denounced the widespread impunity which prevails.
The motions for resolution submitted to the European Parliament by the political groups all contained an unequivocal condemnation of the responsibility of the Sudanese Government and the rebels for the situation in Darfur, and denounced the widespread impunity which prevails.
Thanks to a conciliation meeting skilfully chaired by Mrs Hybaskova and Mr Kamunto (Uganda), a joint text was drawn up on the basis of UN Security Council resolutions 1564 and 1574 (2004).
Thanks to a conciliation meeting skilfully chaired by Mrs Hybaskova and Mr Kamunto (Uganda), a joint text was drawn up on the basis of UN Security Council resolutions 1564 and 1574 (2004).
In these interventions in the Eritrea-Ethiopian border and the Darfur crisis, the freedom with which the parliamentarians acted in comparison with governments and diplomats confirmed the JPA is a first-rate forum for ACP-EU political dialogue.
In these interventions in the Eritrea-Ethiopian border and the Darfur crisis, the freedom with which the parliamentarians acted in comparison with governments and diplomats confirmed the JPA is a first-rate forum for ACP-EU political dialogue.
Future challenges
Future challenges
The Cotonou Agreement contains one provision which has yet to be implemented:
The Cotonou Agreement contains one provision which has yet to be implemented:
'With a view to strengthening regional integration and fostering cooperation between national parliaments, meetings between EU and ACP Members of Parliament may be arranged at regional or subregional level.'
'With a view to strengthening regional integration and fostering cooperation between national parliaments, meetings between EU and ACP Members of Parliament may be arranged at regional or subregional level.'
The Rules of Procedure Working Party, chaired by Mr Wieland, under the preceding legislation, had drawn up a framework for the way in which these regional meetings should operate, with two delegates per ACP country and an equal number of MEPs.
The Rules of Procedure Working Party, chaired by Mr Wieland, under the preceding legislation, had drawn up a framework for the way in which these regional meetings should operate, with two delegates per ACP country and an equal number of MEPs.
Now that the Standing Committees are fully operational, these regional meetings can be envisaged from 2006 onwards.
Now that the Standing Committees are fully operational, these regional meetings can be envisaged from 2006 onwards.
So as to limit both the cost and the administrative burden of these regional meetings, they should be organised at the rate of one a year to begin with, and based on ACP regional and subregional parliamentary structures.
So as to limit both the cost and the administrative burden of these regional meetings, they should be organised at the rate of one a year to begin with, and based on ACP regional and subregional parliamentary structures.
The regional meetings will be decided on by the JPA Bureau, on a proposal from a regional or subregional ACP parliamentary structure.
The regional meetings will be decided on by the JPA Bureau, on a proposal from a regional or subregional ACP parliamentary structure.
The purpose of the meetings will be to consider issues relating to regional integration and relations with the European Union, and in particular, regional conflict prevention and resolution, and the negotiation and subsequent implementation of Economic Partnership Agreements.
The purpose of the meetings will be to consider issues relating to regional integration and relations with the European Union, and in particular, regional conflict prevention and resolution, and the negotiation and subsequent implementation of Economic Partnership Agreements.
The EU/ACP JPA is in good shape, thanks to the leadership of a succession of Co-Presidents, their respective secretariats and the increasingly active and constructive involvement of Parliamentarians.
The EU/ACP JPA is in good shape, thanks to the leadership of a succession of Co-Presidents, their respective secretariats and the increasingly active and constructive involvement of Parliamentarians.
This work deserves wider knowledge and recognition by other parliaments, governments and NGOs.
This work deserves wider knowledge and recognition by other parliaments, governments and NGOs.
Taking the JPA to different EU and ACP countries enhances the visibility of its work.
Taking the JPA to different EU and ACP countries enhances the visibility of its work.
The JPA can look forward to continuing to develop its voice and mature as a unique forum for debating and shaping the development, human rights and economic agenda between the ACP States and the European Union.
The JPA can look forward to continuing to develop its voice and mature as a unique forum for debating and shaping the development, human rights and economic agenda between the ACP States and the European Union.
Resolutions adopted by the Joint Parliamentary Assembly at Addis Ababa on 19 February 2004:
Resolutions adopted by the Joint Parliamentary Assembly at Addis Ababa on 19 February 2004:
Resolutions drawn up by the standing committees:
Resolutions drawn up by the standing committees:
- economic partnership agreements
- economic partnership agreements
- conflict prevention resolution and the establishment of a last peace
- conflict prevention resolution and the establishment of a last peace
- poverty diseases and reproductive health in ACP countries.
- poverty diseases and reproductive health in ACP countries.
Urgent resolutions
Urgent resolutions
- cotton and other commodities, problems encountered by ACP countries
- cotton and other commodities, problems encountered by ACP countries
- damage caused by cyclones in the Pacific, the Indian Ocean and the Caribbean and the need for a rapid response to natural disasters.
- damage caused by cyclones in the Pacific, the Indian Ocean and the Caribbean and the need for a rapid response to natural disasters.
Resolutions adopted by the Joint Parliamentary Assembly at The Hague on 25 November 2004:
Resolutions adopted by the Joint Parliamentary Assembly at The Hague on 25 November 2004:
Resolutions in reports drawn up by the standing committees:
Resolutions in reports drawn up by the standing committees:
- political dialogue (article 8 of the Cotonou Agreement)
- political dialogue (article 8 of the Cotonou Agreement)
- food aid and food security in ACP countries.
- food aid and food security in ACP countries.
Urgent resolutions:
Urgent resolutions:
- the situation in Darfur
- the situation in Darfur
- the damage caused by cyclones in the Caribbean.
- the damage caused by cyclones in the Caribbean.
AKV-ELi parlamentaarse ühisassamblee tegevus 2004. aastal
The work of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly in 2004
Menetluse number
Numéro de procédure
Vastutav komisjon loa kinnitamisest istungil teada andmise kuupäev
Commission compétente au fond Date de l'annonce en séance de l'autorisation
Nõuandev komisjon/Nõuandvad komisjonid istungil teada andmise kuupäev
Commission(s) saisie(s) pour avis Date de l'annonce en séance
Arvamuse esitamisest loobumine otsuse kuupäev
Avis non émis Date de la décision
Tõhustatud koostöö istungil teada andmise kuupäev
Coopération renforcée Date de l'annonce en séance
Raportis sisalduv(ad) resolutsiooni ettepaneku(d)
Proposition(s) de résolution incluse(s) dans le rapport
Raportöör(id) nimetamise kuupäev
Rapporteur(s) Date de la nomination
Arutamine komisjonis
Examen en commission
Vastuvõtmise kuupäev
Date de l'adoption
Lõpphääletuse tulemused
Résultat du vote final
Lõpphääletuse ajal kohal olnud liikmed
Membres présents au moment du vote final
Lõpphääletuse ajal kohal olnud asendusliikmed
Suppléants présents au moment du vote final
Esitamise kuupäev – A 6
Date du dépôt – A6
Nõukogu määruse ettepanek üldiste tariifsete soodustuste kava kohaldamise kohta
on the proposal for a Council regulation applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences
Margrietus van den Berg , arengukomisjon
Margrietus van den Berg , Committee on Development
(*) Komisjonidevaheline tõhustatud koostöö - kodukorra artikkel 47
(*) Enhanced cooperation between committees - Rule 47 of the Rules of Procedure
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT..............................................................................................29
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT .............................................................................................30
ARENGUKOMISJONI ARVAMUS (*)...................................................................................33
OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT (*) ................................................35
nõukogu määruse ettepaneku kohta seoses üldiste tariifsete soodustuste kava kohaldamisega
on the proposal for a Council regulation on applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences
– võttes arvesse komisjoni ettepanekut nõukogule ( KOM(2004)0699 )
– having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council ( COM(2004)0699 )
– võttes arvesse Euroopa Komisjoni parandatud ettepanekut nõukogule ( KOM(2005)0043 )
– having regard to the amended Commission proposal to the Council ( COM(2005)0043 )
– võttes arvesse Euroopa Komisjoni teatist nõukogule ja Euroopa Parlamendile "Arengumaad, rahvusvaheline kaubandus ja säästev areng: ühenduse üldiste soodustuste süsteemi (GSP) roll aastail 2006–2015" ( KOM(2004)0461 )
– having regard to the communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament ‘Developing countries, international trade and sustainable development: the function of the Community’s generalised system of preferences (GSP) for the ten-year period from 2006 to 2015’ ( COM(2004)0461 )
– võttes arvesse oma 14. oktoobri 2004. aasta resolutsiooni "Arengumaad, rahvusvaheline kaubandus ja säästev areng: ühenduse üldiste soodustuste süsteemi (GSP) roll aastail 2006–2015"
– having regard to its resolution of 14 October 2004 on ‘Developing countries, international trade and sustainable development: the function of the Community’s generalised system of preferences (GSP) for the ten-year period from 2006 to 2015’
– võttes arvesse EÜ asutamislepingu artiklit 133, vastavalt millele nõukogu konsulteeris parlamendiga ( C6-0001/2005 );
– having regard to Article 133 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament ( C6‑0001/2005 ),
– võttes arvesse kodukorra artikli 51;
– having regard to Rule 51 of its Rules of Procedure,
– võttes arvesse rahvusvahelise kaubanduse komisjoni raportit ning arengukomisjoni, eelarvekomisjoni, keskkonna-, rahvatervise- ja toiduohutuse komisjoni, põllumajanduskomisjoni ja kalanduskomisjoni arvamusi ( A6-0045/2005 );
– having regard to the report of the Committee on International Trade and the opinions of the Committee on Development, the Committee on Budgets, Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Fisheries ( A6‑0045/2005 ),
Põhjendus 1 a (uus)
Recital 1 a (new)
1 a) Alates loomisest on üldiste tariifsete soodustuste kava (GSP) olnud ELi kaubandus- ja arengupoliitika üks peamisi vahendeid arengumaade abistamisel vaesuse vähendamisel, võimaldades neil saada tulu rahvusvahelisest kaubandusest, ning nende säästvale arengule kaasa aitamisel, ergutades nendes maades tööstuse arengut ja majanduse mitmekesistamist.
(1a) Since its creation, the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) has been one of the key EU trade and development policy instruments to assist developing countries reduce poverty by generating revenue through international trade and to contribute to their sustainable development by promoting industrial development and the diversification of their economies.
It should be underscored that the first and overall objective of the scheme is to assist developing countries to reduce poverty.
It should be underscored that the first and overall objective of the scheme is to assist developing countries to reduce poverty.
4) Käesolev määrus on kõnealuste suuniste esimene rakendusmäärus.
(4) This Regulation is the first regulation implementing those guidelines.
Seda kohaldatakse alates 1. aprillist 2005 kuni 31. detsembrini 2008.
It should apply from 1 April 2005 until 31 December 2008.
Pärast Euroopa Liidu Teatajas avaldamist, kohaldatakse seda alates 1. aprillist 2005 kuni 31. detsembrini 2008.
After being published in the Official Journal of the European Union, it should apply from 1 April 2005 until 31 December 2008.
Põhjendus 6 a (uus)
Recital 6 a (new)
6 a) Üldiste tariifsete soodustuste kava kasutamise määra suurendamiseks ning selleks, et võimaldada arengumaadel rahvusvahelisest kaubandusest ja sooduskorrast kasu saada, püüab Euroopa Liit anda nendele maadele ja eelkõige vähimarenenud maadele asjakohast tehnilist abi.
(6a) In order to increase the utilisation rate of the GSP and to allow developing countries to capture the benefits of international trade and preferential arrangements, the European Union will strive to provide these countries, and in particular the LDCs, with adequate technical assistance.
7) Säästva arengu ja hea valitsemistava erikord põhineb säästva arengu tervikkontseptsioonil, mida tunnustatakse rahvusvahelistes konventsioonides ja juriidilistes dokumentides, sealhulgas ÜRO arenguõiguse deklaratsioonis (1986), Rio de Janeiro keskkonna- ja arengudeklaratsioonis (1992), põhilisi tööalaseid õigusi ja põhimõtteid käsitlevas ILO deklaratsioonis (1998), ÜRO millenniumideklaratsioonis (2000) ning Johannesburgi säästva arengu deklaratsioonis (2002).
(7) The special arrangement for sustainable development and good governance is based on an integral concept of sustainable development as recognized by international conventions and instruments such as the UN Declaration on the Right to Development of 1986, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development of 1992, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work of 1998, the UN Millennium Declaration of 2000 and the Johannesburg Declaration on Sustainable Development of 2002.
Sellest tulenevalt peaks kohaldama lisatollimaksusoodustust arengumaade suhtes, mis on kõige haavatavamad, sest nad on rahvusvahelisse kaubandussüsteemi integreeritud väiksemal määral ja nende majandus ei ole piisavalt mitmekesine, kusjuures nad võtavad samal ajal inim- ja tööõiguste, keskkonnakaitse ning hea valitsemistava põhikonventsioonide ratifitseerimise ning tõhusa rakendamise tõttu kanda erikoormised ning -kohustused.
Consequently, developing countries which due to a lack of diversification and insufficient integration into the international trading system are vulnerable while assuming special burdens and responsibilities due to the ratification and effective implementation of core international conventions on human and labour rights, environmental protection and good governance should benefit from additional tariff preferences.
Sellised soodustused peaksid aitama kaasa edasisele majanduskasvule, et seeläbi vastata positiivselt säästva arengu vajadusele.
These preferences are designed to promote further economic growth and thereby to respond positively to the need for sustainable development.
Seetõttu on kõnealuse korra alusel soodustatud riikide jaoks väärtuselised tollimaksud peatatud, samuti koguselised tollimaksud (välja arvatud juhul, kui see on kombineeritud väärtuseliste tollimaksuga).
Under this arrangement ad valorem tariffs are therefore suspended for the beneficiary countries, as well as specific duties (unless combined with an ad valorem duty).
Sellest tulenevalt peaks kohaldama lisatollimaksusoodustust arengumaade suhtes, mis on kõige haavatavamad, sest nad on rahvusvahelisse kaubandussüsteemi integreeritud ebapiisaval määral ja nende majandus ei ole piisavalt mitmekesine ning neil puuduvad piisavad majandusarengu vahendid , kusjuures nad võtavad samal ajal inim- ja tööõiguste, keskkonnakaitse ning hea valitsemistava põhikonventsioonide ratifitseerimise ning tõhusa rakendamise tõttu kanda erikoormised ning -kohustused.
Consequently, developing countries which due to a lack of diversification and means of economic development and to insufficient appropriate integration into the international trading system are vulnerable , while assuming special burdens and responsibilities due to the ratification and effective implementation of core international conventions on human and labour rights, environmental protection and good governance , should benefit from additional tariff preferences.
9) Komisjon peaks jälgima rahvusvaheliste konventsioonide tõhusat rakendamist kooskõlas asjaomaste mehhanismidega ning peaks hindama seost lisatollimaksusoodustuse ja säästva arengu edendamise vahel.
(9) The Commission should monitor the effective implementation of the international conventions in accordance with the respective mechanisms thereunder and should assess the relationship between additional tariff preferences and the promotion of sustainable development.
9) Komisjon jälgib rahvusvaheliste konventsioonide tõhusat rakendamist kooskõlas asjaomaste mehhanismidega ning hindab seost lisatollimaksusoodustuse ja säästva arengu edendamise vahel.
(9) The Commission will monitor the effective implementation of the international conventions in accordance with the respective mechanisms thereunder and will assess the relationship between additional tariff preferences and the promotion of sustainable development.