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08/A-2004

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D I R E C T O R A T E F O R T H E P L A N N I N GO F P A R L I A M E N T A R Y B U S I N E S S

D i r e c t o r a t e - G e n e r a l f o r t h e P r e s i d e n c y

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Political Groups

PPE-DE Group of the European People�s Party (Christian Democrats) and European DemocratsPSE Socialist Group in the European ParliamentADLE Grop of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats forEuropeVerts/ALE Group of the Greens / European Free AllianceGUE/NGL Confederal Group of the European United Left � Nordic Green LeftIND/DEM Independence and Democracy GroupUEN Union for Europe of the Nations GroupNI Non-attached Members

Committees

AFET Committee on Foreign AffairsDEVE Committee ond DevelopmentINTA Committee on International TradeBUDG Committee on BudgetsCONT Committee on Budgetary ControlECON Committee on Economic and Monetary AffairsEMPL Committee on Employment and Social AffairsENVI Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyITRE Committee on Industry, Research and EnergyIMCO Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionTRAN Committee on Transport and TourismREGI Committee on Regional DevelopmentAGRI Committee on AgriculturePECH Committee on FisheriesCULT Committee on Culture and EducationJURI Committee on Legar AffairsLIBE Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsAFCO Committee on Constitutional AffairsFEMM Committee on Women�s Rights and Gender EqualityPETI Committee on Petitions

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PRESIDENCY

Main decisions of the College of Quaestors .......................................................................... 6

MEMBERSHIP OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

Appointments/resignations/end of Members' terms of office................................................ 8

MEMBERS’ ACTIVITIES

Written questions ................................................................................................................. 10Question Time (B6-0007/2004)........................................................................................... 37Summary of Questions time - September 2004 ................................................................... 39Written declarations............................................................................................................. 40

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

Commission documents....................................................................................................... 42

GENERAL INFORMATION

Council of the European Union

The Commissioners designate .........................................................................................................48

Common Foreign and Security Policy

Declaration on the establishment of an independent electoral commission in Burundi...... 49Declaration on the outcome of the appeal by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim .......................... 50Declaration on Albania ....................................................................................................... 50Declaration on presidential and parliamentary elections in Malawi ................................... 51Declaration on Gongadge case in Ukraine ......................................................................... 52Declaration on the visit of the envoys of the Dalai Lama to China .................................... 53Declaration on the peace process between Ethiopia and Eritrea ........................................ 53Declaration on the adoption of UN SC Resolution 1564 on Sudan .................................... 54Declaration on the forthcoming elections and media freedom in Ukraine ......................... 55Declaration on the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Kazakhstan ....................... 56

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Declaration on Belarus ........................................................................................................57Declaration concerning Council Common Position 2004/661/CFSP of 24 September2004 concerning restrictive measures against certain officials of Belarus .........................58Declaration on the Statement of the Rwandan Goverment to the parliamentary reporton Genocidal Ideology ........................................................................................................68Declaration to mark the second world day against the death penalty .................................59Declaration on the outcome of the Somali Presidential elections .......................................60Declaration commemorating the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 ...........................61

Conference of the Representatives of the Goverments of the Member States ofthe European Communities

Appointment of a judge to the Court of Justice of the European Communities .................62

European Economic and Social Committee

Plenary Assembly of 15 and 16 September 2004 ...............................................................63

ACTIVITIES OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

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PRESIDENCY

PRESIDENCY6

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MAIN DECISIONS OF THE COLLEGE OF QUAESTORS

The Chairmen-in-Office of the College of Quaestors, have circulated the following communications to theMembers of the European Parliament:

No 33/ 2004: Rules governing traineeships with Members of the European Parliament;

No 34/ 2004: Charity sales in December 2004;

No 35/ 2004: "Visiting cards" web application;

No 36/ 2004: Vaccinations antigrippales;

No 37/ 2004: Calendar of official meetings of the European Parliament up to the end of 2004 including constituency weeks ("yellow weeks");

No 38/ 2004: Travel agency;

No 39/ 2004: Allocation of responsibilities to the Questors

No 40/ 2004: Closing date for the submission of requests of the reimbursement of expenses and the payment of allowances for 2003.

Further information may be obtained from the Secretariat of the College of Quaestors in:

Strasbourg : Salvador de Madariaga (SDM) Building, 6/20 Tel. 74195

Brussels : Paul-Henri Spaak (PHS) Building, 8b/66 Tel. 43722

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MEMBERSHIP OF THE EUROPEANPARLIAMENT

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APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS/END OF MEMBERS' TERMS OFOFFICE

OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE ELECTIONOF TWO MEMBERS REPRESENTING BELGIUM

IN THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

The Belgian authorities have informed the President that:

• Marc TARABELLA (PSE), with effect from 9 August 2004, and

• Philippe BUSQUIN (PSE), with effect from 13 September 2004,

have been elected as Members of the European Parliament.

Parliament took note of their election at the sitting of 13 September 2004.

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RESIGNATION FROM THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTOF A MEMBER ELECTED IN FRANCE

Pursuant to Rule 4(3)

Chantal Simonot (NI/FR)

has resigned as a Member of the European Parliament with effect from 1 October 2004.

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MEMBERS’ ACTIVITIES

MEMBERS’ ACTIVITIES10

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WRITTEN QUESTIONS (Situation at 18.10.2004)

Author Subject No

Ilda Figueiredo Forest fires P-1865/04

Sérgio Ribeiro Forest fires P-1866/04

Glyn Ford Boscastle floods E-1867/04

Ivo Belet Agreements between the French distributive trades sectorand farmers on the price and purchase of tomatoes

P-1868/04

Baroness Sarah Ludford Cost of free movement E-1869/04

Eija-Riitta Korhola Reducing poverty through Community action E-1870/04

Eija-Riitta Korhola Reducing poverty through Community action E-1871/04

Eija-Riitta Korhola Achieving greater coherence in development cooperation E-1872/04

Eija-Riitta Korhola Achieving greater coherence in development cooperation E-1873/04

Eija-Riitta Korhola Cooperation with NSAs in the EU and in the ACPcountries

E-1874/04

Eija-Riitta Korhola Cooperation with NSAs in the EU and in the ACPcountries

E-1875/04

Mario Borghezio EU intervention in support of mercenaries in Zimbabwe P-1876/04

Theresa Villiers Market Abuse Directive - implementing measures P-1877/04

Theresa Villiers Internet service providers E-1878/04

Nirj Deva Human rights in the Maldives E-1879/04

Nirj Deva Corruption in the Maldives E-1880/04

Nirj Deva Criminal justice in the Maldives E-1881/04

Nirj Deva Tourism and the Maldives E-1882/04

Bart Staes Compliance with the Code of Conduct on Arms Exports P-1883/04

Bart Staes Compliance with the Code of Conduct on Arms Exports E-1884/04

Bill Newton Dunn Possible discrimination by the British Government in thetreatment of its employees

P-1885/04

Witold Tomczak The claims against Poland from certain circles inGermany

P-1886/04

Christopher Huhne Domestic demand growth E-1887/04

Christopher Huhne Short-term interest rates E-1888/04


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Christopher Huhne Long-term interest rates E-1889/04

Christopher Huhne Long-term real interest rates E-1890/04



Christopher Huhne Five-year forward interest rates E-1893/04

Christopher Huhne Adjusted long-term interest rates E-1894/04

Christopher Huhne Short-term real interest rates E-1895/04

Willi Piecyk Mandatory GMO labelling of eggs, meat and milk E-1896/04

Christopher Huhne Impact of interest rates E-1897/04

Christopher Huhne Obstacles to personal borrowing E-1898/04

Christopher Huhne Obstacles to personal borrowing E-1899/04

Christopher Huhne Prudential limits to borrowing and safe capital E-1900/04

Christopher Huhne Self-certification of income by borrowers E-1901/04

Christopher Huhne Speed of attachment of assets E-1902/04

Christopher Huhne Speed of attachment of assets E-1903/04

Christopher Huhne Savings rates and borrowing E-1904/04

Christopher Huhne Impact of monetary union E-1905/04

Christopher Huhne Impact of monetary union on investment E-1906/04

Christopher Huhne Impact of monetary union in price convergence E-1907/04

Christopher Huhne Aviation fuel tax E-1908/04

Christopher Huhne Toll roads E-1909/04

Christopher Huhne Road construction E-1910/04

Christopher Huhne VAT registrations E-1911/04

Christopher Huhne VAT registrations E-1912/04

Christopher Huhne Business start-ups E-1913/04

Christopher Huhne Freight traffic E-1914/04

Christopher Huhne Return to higher education E-1915/04

Christopher Huhne Migration E-1916/04

Christopher Huhne Migration E-1917/04

Christopher Huhne Held in custody without court appearance E-1918/04


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Christopher Huhne Recycling E-1919/04

Christopher Huhne Landfill E-1920/04

Hiltrud Breyer National Marine Park on Zakynthos P-1921/04

Chris Davies Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) E-1922/04

Chris Davies Labelling requirements for benzodiazepines E-1923/04

Chris Davies Biodegradability of packaging materials E-1924/04

Hiltrud Breyer Agreement on international humane trapping standards E-1925/04

James Allister Council Directive 2000/78/EC E-1926/04

James Allister Council Directive 2000/78/EC E-1927/04

Erik Meijer Growing lack of understanding among the people of Iraqabout the contribution made by troops from EU MemberStates to the rebuilding of the country and the guarantee ofa pluralist democracy

E-1928/04

Erik Meijer Negative repercussions of a referendum in Macedoniaseeking to reverse the compromise on equality for theAlbanian-speaking community

E-1929/04

Chris Davies Koi herpes virus in carps E-1930/04

Baroness Sarah Ludford Age discrimination - EU Joint Research Centre E-1931/04

Hynek Fajmon Translation of documents, information and Internet pages P-1932/04

Mairead McGuinness Funding of programmes attempting to eradicate Johne'sDisease

P-1933/04

Erik Meijer Disruption of Macedonia's future EU membership as aresult of repeal of the decentralisation law guaranteeingequality for the Albanian-speaking community

E-1934/04

Paulo Casaca Falsification of dairy products in the EU P-1935/04

Jules Maaten Recognition of university degrees in Spain E-1936/04

Paulo Casaca Falsification of dairy products in France E-1937/04

Jamila Madeira Dutch vessel banned from entering Portuguese waters P-1938/04

Bill Newton Dunn Timeshares E-1939/04

Bill Newton Dunn Muslim-Christian violence in Nigeria E-1940/04

Elspeth Attwooll Rights of persons with reduced mobility when travellingby air

P-1941/04

Raül Romeva i Rueda Whales around the Canary Isles E-1942/04


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Philip Claeys Limitations of the study 'Migration trends in an enlargedEurope'

E-1943/04

Philip Claeys Second version of the EUMC report on anti-Semitism E-1944/04

Philip Claeys Subsidisation of periodicals E-1945/04

Philip Claeys Recognition of the Armenian genocide by Turkey E-1946/04

Philip Claeys Recognition of the Armenian genocide by Turkey E-1947/04

Philip Claeys Statements by government leaders on the possibleaccession of Turkey to the EU

E-1948/04

Philip Claeys Muslim women exempted from having a photographincluded on their identity cards in the United Kingdom

E-1949/04

Philip Claeys Gerhard Schröder's desire to introduce the Constitutionwithout ratification in all Member States

E-1950/04

Willy Meyer Pleite Voting in Council P-1951/04

Miguel Portas Ban imposed by the Portuguese government P-1952/04

Tobias Pflüger Iraq: military involvement of private security servicesfrom EU Member States

P-1953/04

Tobias Pflüger Terror list E-1954/04

Tobias Pflüger Honouring fascist Ustasha ministers in Croatia/EUmembership

E-1955/04

Tobias Pflüger Private security firms working for the EU in Iraq E-1956/04

Erik Meijer Inadequacy of new digital and biometric techniques tocombat falsification of passports, and doubts about theiruse in EU Member States

E-1957/04

Sahra Wagenknecht Commission position on Venezuela following theconfirmation of Hugo Chávez as President

P-1958/04

Sahra Wagenknecht The Council's position on Venezuela after theconfirmation of Hugo Chávez as President

E-1959/04

Michl Ebner Problematic situation in Namibia E-1960/04

Ioannis Varvitsiotis Policy to combat doping in the European Union E-1961/04

Georgios Papastamkos Programmes to promote Community agricultural products E-1962/04

Proinsias De Rossa Proposed redevelopment of Cherry Orchard and SEADirective

E-1963/04

Charles Tannock and others Ongoing imprisonment of Burmese MP Dr Than Nyeinafter completion of his sentence

E-1964/04

Manuel Medina Ortega Obligations of national health services E-1965/04


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Ilda Figueiredo Safeguarding the craft industries producing 'Arraioloscarpets'

E-1966/04

Ilda Figueiredo Marble production in Portugal E-1967/04

Ilda Figueiredo Application to make Vila Viçosa a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site

E-1968/04

Marianne Thyssen Payment of balance from ERDF funds for project5BW/ERDF 14/A.2.2

P-1969/04

Hynek Fajmon Resources drawn by the Czech Republic from the EU'spre-accession funds

E-1970/04

Hynek Fajmon EU Structural Fund financial resources for the CzechRepublic

E-1971/04

Avril Doyle VHI (Voluntary Health Insurance) - Private healthinsurance, Ireland

E-1972/04

Graham Watson Cetacean by-catch E-1973/04

Astrid Lulling Harmonisation of legislation regarding the bee diseaseAmerican foulbrood or malignant foulbrood

E-1974/04

Koenraad Dillen Accession negotiations with Turkey (law on adultery) E-1975/04

Ilda Figueiredo Support for inhabitants of the hill areas in the Algarve(Portugal)

E-1976/04

Ilda Figueiredo Effects of heatwave and water shortage on agriculturalproduction in Madeira (Portugal)

E-1977/04

Ilda Figueiredo Closure of Elefanten (C & J Clark) in Vila Nova de Gaia,Portugal

E-1978/04

Catherine Stihler EU Health Card and dentistry E-1979/04

Catherine Stihler Definition of the 'proximity principle' in relation tolandfill waste disposal

E-1980/04

Catherine Stihler Commission action on the European Parliament writtendeclaration on cat and dog fur

E-1981/04

Catherine Stihler Transportation and sale of puppies in Member States E-1982/04

Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou The Olympic Games and the European Union E-1983/04

Charles Tannock andTheresa Villiers

Follow-up on the workings of Council Directive2002/38/EC on the application of VAT to digital services

E-1984/04

Marco Rizzo and UmbertoGuidoni

Deaths caused by depleted uranium E-1985/04


Deaths caused by depleted uranium E-1986/04


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Raül Romeva i Rueda Nitrate pollution from aquaculture and urban sewageoutfalls on the coast of the Canary Islands and theapplication of European directives

E-1987/04

Raül Romeva i Rueda Assistance granted under the FIFG to the fishing sector inthe Canary Islands for the period 2000-2006

E-1988/04


E-1989/04


E-1990/04

Hiltrud Breyer Planned nuclear storage site at Benken P-1991/04

Eoin Ryan Equatorial Guinea and EU funds P-1992/04

Fernando Fernández Martín Regional cooperation, new neighbourhood instrument andaction plan for a wider neighbourhood for the outermostregions

P-1993/04

Joseph Muscat Satellite dish taxation P-1994/04

Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert Progress with the amendment of Directive 82/714/EClaying down technical requirements for inland waterwayvessels

P-1995/04

Hiltrud Breyer Subsidies to the Georgsmarienhütte steelworks E-1996/04

Hiltrud Breyer Use of EU aid to clean up the effects of uranium miningby COMUF/COGEMA in Gabon

E-1997/04

Graham Watson Tobacco revenues E-1998/04

Fernando Fernández Martín Regional cooperation between the ACP countries and theoutermost regions

E-1999/04

Fernando Fernández Martín PLC technology E-2000/04

Cristiana Muscardini EU jurisdiction in the area of competition E-2001/04

Cristiana Muscardini Planned cableway connection and 'state aid' E-2002/04

Dirk Sterckx Swifts in Malta E-2003/04

Christopher Huhne Quality of economic projections E-2004/04

Christopher Huhne Abattoirs E-2005/04

Christopher Huhne Agency workers directive proposal E-2006/04

Christopher Huhne Better Regulation E-2007/04

Cancelled question E-2008/04


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Christopher Huhne Code of conduct for Commissioners E-2009/04

Christopher Huhne Commission staff E-2010/04

Christopher Huhne Consumer expenditure E-2011/04

Christopher Huhne Cultural exception E-2012/04

Christopher Huhne Cultural exception E-2013/04

Christopher Huhne Fiscal sustainability E-2014/04

Christopher Huhne Foreign direct investment E-2015/04

Christopher Huhne Global roaming E-2016/04

Christopher Huhne Horse racing prizes in Greece E-2017/04

Christopher Huhne Languages E-2018/04

Christopher Huhne Languages E-2019/04

Christopher Huhne Meat hygiene directives E-2020/04

Christopher Huhne Migrants from other Member States E-2021/04

Christopher Huhne National identity cards E-2022/04

Christopher Huhne Pensions E-2023/04

Christopher Huhne Reallocation of Commission staff E-2024/04

Christopher Huhne Sulphites in wine E-2025/04

Christopher Huhne Sunday opening E-2026/04

Christopher Huhne Twinning of towns E-2027/04

Teresa Riera Madurell European Gender Institute E-2028/04

Ieke van den Burg Counterfeit euro banknotes E-2029/04

Christoph Konrad Building of motorway in Romania E-2030/04

Ilda Figueiredo Transport and port infrastructure costs in the AutonomousRegion of Madeira

E-2031/04

Herbert Bösch Misleading information about personal data stored byOLAF

P-2032/04

Theresa Villiers Misuse of EU funds by Yasser Arafat and the PalestinianAuthority

E-2033/04

Mario Mauro Closure of the Wella plant at Castiglione delle Stiviere(Mantua, Italy)

P-2034/04

Michl Ebner Limit values for drinking water E-2035/04


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Philip Claeys Truck Tour 'For diversity. Against discrimination' E-2036/04

Christopher Huhne Business impact assessment P-2037/04


Marianne Thyssen Distortion of competition on veal markets - Italiandefinition of veal

E-2039/04

Roger Helmer Eurocontrol charging system - Impact on small aircraft P-2040/04

Caroline Lucas The role of the EU Action Plan on Commodities infostering environmentally sustainable production ofcommodities

P-2041/04

Konrad Szymański Customs duties imposed by Tunisia on goods from Polandand other new EU Member States

P-2042/04


Discriminatory local taxation on non-resident second-home owners in Spain

E-2043/04


Discriminatory local taxation on non-resident second-home owners in Spain

E-2044/04

Mairead McGuinness Destruction of forests by grey squirrels E-2045/04

Robert Evans Humane trapping E-2046/04

Robert Evans Pig farms in Poland E-2047/04

Fernando Fernández Martín Illegal immigration in the outermost regions E-2048/04

Ieke van den Burg Getting rid of small euro coins E-2049/04

Erik Meijer Measures to prevent continued exposure of militarypersonnel, civilians and the environment to contaminationcaused by use of weapons strengthened with depleteduranium

E-2050/04

Erik Meijer Serious lack of progress in repair of power stations, watertreatment installations and other public facilities in Iraq asa result of Iraqi know-how being ignored

E-2051/04

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Combating the use of performance-enhancing drugs andprotection of athletes' health

E-2052/04

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Directive on disabled people E-2053/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Mozambique - Nampula - murder of a missionary E-2054/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Trafficking in human organs: framework decision E-2055/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Mozambique - trafficking in human beings and/or humanorgans

E-2056/04


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José Ribeiro e Castro Mozambique - trafficking in human beings and/or humanorgans

E-2057/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Iusimpresa.com project E-2058/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Angola - the sable antelope E-2059/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Angola - European Union support for the general election E-2060/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Mozambique - support for the judicial system, with a viewto combating organised crime in the sphere of traffickingin persons and/or human organs

E-2061/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Drug trafficking and terrorist networks E-2062/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Portuguese workers - Netherlands E-2063/04

José Ribeiro e Castro EU - Mercosur relations E-2064/04

José Ribeiro e Castro New drugs E-2065/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Angola - HIV/AIDS E-2066/04

José Ribeiro e Castro The Azores and Madeira: regular sea transport,particularly passengers

E-2067/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Cuba - Sakharov initiative E-2068/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Trafficking in organs - Mozambique: visit of Spanishhealth minister

E-2069/04

José Ribeiro e Castro East Timor/Australia - negotiations on the common seaborder

E-2070/04

José Ribeiro e Castro East Timor/Australia - negotiations on the common seaborder

E-2071/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Venezuela - political prisoners and human rights E-2072/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Safety at sea E-2073/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Invasion of locusts in Cape Verde E-2074/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Doping and Greek law E-2075/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Establishment of 'Made in EU' label E-2076/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Xenophobic attacks on the Portuguese community inNorthern Ireland

E-2077/04

José Ribeiro e Castro The outermost regions E-2078/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Toll charges - vehicle models E-2079/04

Proinsias De Rossa Respect for the democratic outcome of the Venezuelanreferendum

P-2080/04


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José Ribeiro e Castro Aircraft accident insurance: the Martinair case P-2081/04

Jörg Leichtfried Fingerprinting of EU citizens entering the USA P-2082/04

Mogens Camre The Arab Bank's role in the funding of Palestinian terror E-2083/04

André Brie New version of the Konver programme for the oldMember States and extension thereof to include the newMember States

E-2084/04

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Funding from 3rd CSF for technical education in Greece E-2085/04

Eija-Riitta Korhola Ethnic discrimination in the funding and administration ofreconstruction in Iraq

E-2086/04

Eija-Riitta Korhola Financial rules for development cooperation projects E-2087/04

Eija-Riitta Korhola Introduction of a maritime traffic separation scheme in theBaltic

E-2088/04

Philip Claeys 'For Diversity. Against Discrimination' Journalist Award2004

E-2089/04

Philip Claeys 'For Diversity. Against Discrimination' Journalist Award2004: costs and organisation

E-2090/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Emergency in Ossetia - humanitarian aid E-2091/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Polio outbreak in Africa E-2092/04

Kathy Sinnott Fluoride in water P-2093/04

Christine De Veyrac Enlargement - Turkey P-2094/04

Cristiana Muscardini Terrorist massacre in Ossetia P-2095/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Reopening of the Halki School of Theology E-2096/04

Eija-Riitta Korhola Convention on the European Forest Institute E-2097/04

Christine De Veyrac 'Eurovignette' - Dutch Presidency E-2098/04

Christine De Veyrac Enlargement - Turkey E-2099/04

Christine De Veyrac International trade - 'Byrd amendment' E-2100/04

Cristiana Muscardini Rules for the Internet E-2101/04

Cristiana Muscardini The milk powder lobby E-2102/04


Research situation in Italy E-2103/04

Frank Vanhecke Composition of the Management Board of the EuropeanMonitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia

E-2104/04


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Frank Vanhecke Section concerning minorities in the EU-Russia JointStatement of 27 April 2004

E-2105/04

Frank Vanhecke Economic and political pressure on South Africa inconnection with the policy of sanctions against Zimbabwe

E-2106/04

Roberto Musacchio Environmental impact assessment for medium-wavebroadcasting station in Blera

P-2107/04

Joost Lagendijk Financial guarantees by the Port of Rotterdam for RDM P-2108/04

Jamila Madeira Fires in Portugal P-2109/04

Christoph Konrad Implementation of the motor vehicle block exemptionregulation

E-2110/04

Marie-Line Reynaud Use of French in the Community institutions E-2111/04

Herbert Bösch Rural development E-2112/04

Koenraad Dillen Comments by Commissioner Bolkestein - Turkey'senlargement

E-2113/04

Erik Meijer Composition of the European Commission in 2004-2009and accusations of unequal treatment of companiesdirected against the Commissioner-designate forcompetition

P-2114/04

Kathalijne Buitenweg Implications of recent European Court of Justice ruling forcockle fishing and gas extraction in the Wadden Sea

P-2115/04

Willi Piecyk Implementation of Commission Regulation (EC) No2151/2003 of 16 December 2003 amending Regulation(EC) No 2195/2002 of the European Parliament and of theCouncil

E-2116/04

Tobias Pflüger Occupational ban in Germany against the Heidelbergerteacher Michael Csaszkóczy

E-2117/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Cost of building and using the Attica Highway E-2118/04

Robert Evans Review of Pakistan's blasphemy laws E-2119/04

Robert Evans Dr Than Nyein E-2120/04

Robert Evans Drift-net fishing E-2121/04

Willy Meyer Pleite Direct aid under the EAGGF Guarantee Section E-2122/04

Willy Meyer Pleite Impact on agricultural markets of preferential importarrangements

E-2123/04

Mathieu Grosch Recognition of diplomas E-2124/04

Cristiana Muscardini Bogus e-mail E-2125/04


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Industrial mergers and safeguarding of jobs - Corsico casein Italy

E-2126/04

Sebastiano Musumeci Maritime pollution caused by tank-flushing at sea E-2127/04

Frank Vanhecke Turnout of non-nationals in European Parliament electionsin 1999 and 2004

E-2128/04

Sérgio Ribeiro and IldaFigueiredo

Revision of the Stability and Growth Pact E-2129/04

Michl Ebner Harmonisation of road traffic rules E-2130/04

Bernat Joan i Marí Legal basis for lesser-used languages E-2131/04

Giovanni Pittella Decentralised agencies E-2132/04

Koenraad Dillen Turkish accession - reports of torture E-2133/04

Philip Claeys Statements by Commissioner Verheugen in Turkey E-2134/04

Sérgio Marques Expansion of Funchal airport E-2135/04

Roberta Angelilli Support for taxi drivers in Rome E-2136/04

Jan Mulder Cross-compliance between the nitrates directive and ruraldevelopment policy

E-2137/04

Ilda Figueiredo Community food programmes for the EU's neediestinhabitants

E-2138/04

Ilda Figueiredo Inauguration of the new Lactogal factory in Vila doConde

E-2139/04

Ilda Figueiredo The 'Western Landfill Utility' (Aterro Sanitário do Oeste)in Portugal

E-2140/04

Ilda Figueiredo Closure of the Gamic Lda factory in Portugal E-2141/04

Ilda Figueiredo Expiry of the EU-Morocco fisheries agreement E-2142/04

Ilda Figueiredo Closure of the Gabor shoe factory E-2143/04

Ilda Figueiredo Environmental impact assessment in respect of theAmoreiras tunnel

E-2144/04

Ilda Figueiredo Glass industry in Marinha Grande E-2145/04

Ilda Figueiredo Abolition of aid to the canning industry in Portugal E-2146/04

Ilda Figueiredo Subsidies for the Panasqueira Mines E-2147/04

Ilda Figueiredo Seconded and seasonal workers E-2148/04

Ilda Figueiredo Closure of applications to the Agro Programme inPortugal

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Ilda Figueiredo Credit line for support to farmers E-2150/04

Ilda Figueiredo Support for farmers in vulnerable areas E-2151/04

Sérgio Ribeiro Borrowing books from libraries E-2152/04

Ilda Figueiredo End of the fisheries agreement with Morocco -Compensation for fishermen

E-2153/04

Ilda Figueiredo Changes to the agreements on the reform of aid in theolive oil and cotton sectors

E-2154/04

Henrik Kristensen Reform of the EU's agricultural aid schemes E-2155/04

Konstantinos Hatzidakis Damage caused by shipwrecks to the marine environmentof the Mediterranean

E-2156/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Statements by Commissioner Verheugen in Ankara E-2157/04

Roberta Angelilli Suspected breach of the 1980 Hague Convention onparental abduction of children

E-2158/04

Roberta Angelilli Protection and conservation of the Stigliano spa E-2159/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Embargo on sales of Portuguese beef E-2160/04

Chris Davies Israel's West Bank Security Fence E-2161/04

Chris Davies Israel's West Bank Security Fence E-2162/04

Chris Davies Mercury in amalgam fillings E-2163/04

Chris Davies Calls from mobile telephones E-2164/04

Chris Davies Noise from marine engines E-2165/04

Chris Davies Packaging Directive E-2166/04

Chris Davies Portugal - Implementation of air pollution legislation E-2167/04

Chris Davies Rare breeds of farm animals E-2168/04

Chris Davies Waste materials E-2169/04

Chris Davies Berlaymont : Use of illegal timber E-2170/04

Chris Davies Birds Directive - Cyprus E-2171/04

Chris Davies Bluefin tuna E-2172/04

Chris Davies Monitoring of EU fishing fleets E-2173/04

Chris Davies Fluoridation E-2174/04

Chris Davies Impact assessments E-2175/04

Mogens Camre Status of the People's Mujahedeen of Iran (PMOI) E-2176/04


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Proinsias De Rossa Burma's participation at the ASEM Summit E-2177/04

Roberta Angelilli Funding of an event promoting wine-and-gastronomytourism

E-2178/04


Closure of the Wella factory in Castiglione delle Stiviere-Mantova (Italy)

E-2179/04

Marie-Arlette Carlotti Economic, social and territorial cohesion policy forCorsica and island regions of the European Union

P-2180/04

José García-Margallo yMarfil

Júcar-Vinalopó transfer P-2181/04

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Human rights on the island of Imbros and the annualprogress report on Turkey

P-2182/04

James Allister IFI insolvency P-2183/04

Herbert Bösch Possible favouritism towards former cabinet members E-2184/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Violation of property rights in Greece E-2185/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Deletion of reference to religion on ID cards E-2186/04

Eluned Morgan Framework Programme 6 E-2187/04



Koenraad Dillen Party political activity by European Commissioner LouisMichel

E-2190/04

Koenraad Dillen Breach of the Sudan arms embargo E-2191/04

Avril Doyle Citizenship rights of Latvians E-2192/04

Ilda Figueiredo Unequal treatment of a Portuguese national E-2193/04

Ilda Figueiredo Closure of undertakings after receiving EU financial aid E-2194/04

Ilda Figueiredo Flight and duty time limitations E-2195/04

Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Community funding of aid for Northern Ossetia P-2196/04

Georgios Papastamkos Role of Commission regarding Cyprus and the TurkishCypriot community

P-2197/04

Jorgo Chatzimarkakis Acceptance of currency at filling stations in France andBelgium

E-2198/04

Herbert Bösch Irregularities in connection with the renovation of theBerlaymont Building

E-2199/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Demolition of buildings in Himara E-2200/04


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Georgios Karatzaferis Demolition of buildings in Himara E-2201/04

Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Promotion of European policy against AIDS E-2202/04

Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Promotion of European policy against AIDS E-2203/04

James Allister Illegal dumping in Northern Ireland E-2204/04

James Allister Paediatric surgery E-2205/04

James Allister Urbanisation projects in Spain E-2206/04

Christine De Veyrac Public health - tobacco E-2207/04

Monica Frassoni Holiday-resort and golf-course project in the Peloponnese(Greece)

E-2208/04

Umberto Guidoni and MarcoRizzo

Panama and the USA failing to take part in the fightagainst terrorism

E-2209/04

Hans-Peter Martin New Commissioners in office since 1 May 2004 E-2210/04

Christofer Fjellner Sale of 'snus' smokeless tobacco in the EU P-2211/04

Péter Olajos Romanian accession to the European Union - Closure ofthe environmental chapter

P-2212/04

Véronique De Keyser Nature of contacts maintained by the Commission P-2213/04

Manolis Mavrommatis TV viewing rights - television for all P-2214/04

Konstantinos Hatzidakis Conservation of the Orthodox monument of Hagia Sophia E-2215/04

Konstantinos Hatzidakis Stagnation in use of the Internet E-2216/04

Mario Mauro Cancellation of plans to dedicate a road to the victims of11 September in the municipality of Concorrezzo

E-2217/04

Mario Mauro Cancellation of plans to dedicate a road to the victims of11 September in the municipality of Concorrezzo

E-2218/04

Rebecca Harms Suspension of authorisation of a shipment of US weapons-grade plutonium; accident at the French nuclear facility ofCadarache

P-2219/04

Raül Romeva i Rueda Arrest of Rafique al Islam, representative of the ICBL(International Campaign to Ban Landmines) inBangladesh

E-2220/04

Raül Romeva i Rueda Hunger strike by Palestinian prisoners E-2221/04

Raül Romeva i Rueda Recommendations by the Truth and ReconciliationCommission in Peru

E-2222/04

Ewa Hedkvist Petersen Feasibility study, pedestrian safety and EEVC test P-2223/04


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Ioannis Varvitsiotis andKonstantinos Hatzidakis

Religious freedom of the Greek minority in Albania E-2224/04

Geoffrey Van Orden Information Campaign for European Constitution E-2225/04

Geoffrey Van Orden Information Campaign for European Constitution E-2226/04

Esko Seppänen Setting up the Chemicals Agency E-2227/04

Esko Seppänen Directive on services E-2228/04

Giovanni Pittella, MicheleSantoro and Alfonso Andria

Storage of waste E-2229/04

Erik Meijer Assurance from a Commissioner-designate that she willrule herself out of some of her duties because of potentialconflicts of interest

E-2230/04

Ieke van den Burg Liberalisation of the market in automobile parts E-2231/04

Jules Maaten European prisoners in Thailand E-2232/04

Caroline Lucas Endocrine disrupter research E-2233/04

Piia-Noora Kauppi Issuing invitations to tender to provide architects' services E-2234/04

Margrietus van den Berg Debt cancellation and ODA - percentage E-2235/04

Luciana Sbarbati Situation in Iraq P-2236/04

Brice Hortefeux Turkey's EU membership P-2237/04

Baroness Sarah Ludford Czech restitution E-2238/04

Brice Hortefeux Anti-terrorism policy E-2239/04

Brice Hortefeux The burden of bureaucracy E-2240/04

Brice Hortefeux Abolition of one and two cent coins E-2241/04

Mario Borghezio Adoption of a stance by the EU on the potentialinvolvement of Morocco in the Madrid bombings

E-2242/04

Mario Borghezio Adoption of a stance by the EU on the potentialinvolvement of Morocco in the Madrid bombings

E-2243/04

Philip Bradbourn No car day E-2244/04

Simon Coveney Treatment of disabled children in the Czech Republic E-2245/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Aids - drastic increase in the number of people infected E-2246/04

José Ribeiro e Castro UN - risk of operational collapse E-2247/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Emergency in the Great Lakes region E-2248/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Zimbabwe: ownership of gold mines E-2249/04


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José Ribeiro e Castro Nuclear activity in North Korea E-2250/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Iran - nuclear programme E-2251/04

Satu Hassi Measures to combat the illegal logging and timber trade E-2252/04

Arlene McCarthy EU Funding for the North-West region in the UK in theperiod 1999-2003

P-2253/04

Georgios Karatzaferis 'Paralympic Games' E-2254/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Reports concerning Athens airport E-2255/04

Graham Watson Religious persecution in Eritrea E-2256/04

Manolis Mavrommatis Drug use in sport in the EU E-2257/04

Marie-Line Reynaud Community-level recognition of professional diplomasand qualifications

E-2258/04

Glenys Kinnock Peter Shaw kidnap P-2259/04

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Statements by Mr Gerrit Zalm concerning Europeancinema

E-2260/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Pollution of Lake Koronia in Greece E-2261/04

Phillip Whitehead Constitutional Treaty: provision for EU citizenship fornationals of a withdrawing state

E-2262/04

Koenraad Dillen Human rights violations in Turkey (State interference ineducation)

E-2263/04

Andreas Mölzer Slovene language law P-2264/04

Vittorio Agnoletto High level of risk to workers and the general public at theGenoa oil terminal

P-2265/04

Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Community aid for Sudan E-2266/04

Herbert Bösch EU subsidies for 'Ski Indoor Amnéville' E-2267/04

Herbert Bösch Reorganisation of OLAF E-2268/04

Karl-Heinz Florenz Entry GC 070 of Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 on thesupervision and control of shipments of waste within, intoand out of the European Community

E-2269/04

Mathieu Grosch The 'Bolkestein Directive' and the transport sector E-2270/04

Manolis Mavrommatis Television broadcasting activities E-2271/04

Manolis Mavrommatis Television broadcasting activities E-2272/04

Ilda Figueiredo Installation of a waste-water purification system E-2273/04

Ilda Figueiredo Unfair treatment of a Portuguese citizen E-2274/04


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Ilda Figueiredo Discrimination against Portuguese nationals working inthe North Sea

E-2275/04

Christopher Heaton-Harris Pension schemes P-2276/04

Seán Ó Neachtain Romania and the completion of pending adoption cases P-2277/04

Edith Mastenbroek Current proposal from the French, Irish, UK and SwedishGovernments to the Council that mandatory data retentionbe introduced

P-2278/04

Anne Jensen German road tolls - introduction and supply of OBUs E-2279/04

Horst Schnellhardt Legislative proposals by the current Commission (underthe Prodi presidency)

E-2280/04

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Pollution of Lake Koronia E-2281/04

Ignasi Guardans Cambó Diversion between the Xúquer and Vinalopó rivers E-2282/04

Ignasi Guardans Cambó Protection of La Albufera (Valencia, Spain) E-2283/04

Ignasi Guardans Cambó Subsidies for 'Pelota-Jeu de Balle' E-2284/04

Ignasi Guardans Cambó Regenerating Valencia's beaches E-2285/04

Ignasi Guardans Cambó Ecological damage to the Serra Mariola (ValencianAutonomous Community)

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E-2288/04


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Mario Borghezio Turkish draft legislation punishing 'flirtation' E-2290/04

Esko Seppänen National aids to agriculture P-2291/04

Paul Rübig Mercosur/GATS - Mode 4 E-2292/04

Cristiana Muscardini Protection of EU citizens in non-European countries E-2293/04

Cristiana Muscardini EU financial support to the Palestinian National Authority E-2294/04

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna

State aid to IZAR shipyards P-2295/04

Willy Meyer Pleite Situation of shipyards in Spain P-2296/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Failure to install EU co-funded satellite rescue system inGreece

E-2297/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Closure of minority schools in Albania E-2298/04


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Bill Newton Dunn Eurocontrol's proposals E-2300/04


Fisheries - rising fuel prices E-2301/04

Thijs Berman and DoretteCorbey

Fresh chicken E-2302/04

Edite Estrela Recruitment of officials E-2303/04

Willi Piecyk European Commission decision on Directive 2001/18/ECon the deliberate release into the environment ofgenetically modified organisms

E-2304/04

Jules Maaten Subsidy application by LSA for EU conference on 26/27November 2004

E-2305/04

Salvador Garriga Polledo Community funding for EU-related publications E-2306/04

Salvador Garriga Polledo Promoting the study of Spanish in Brazilian secondaryschools

E-2307/04

Salvador Garriga Polledo The Commission's relations with national academies ofarts and sciences

E-2308/04

Marie-Line Reynaud European flags E-2309/04

Roberta Angelilli European art and artists exchange project E-2310/04

Roberta Angelilli Situation in Italian prisons E-2311/04

Roberta Angelilli Protection and safeguarding of contract staff at Italianconsulates

E-2312/04

Roberta Angelilli European social mediation project E-2313/04

Roberta Angelilli Updating of mental health protection in the EU E-2314/04

Roberta Angelilli Project to set up outpatient clinics for the prevention andearly diagnosis of cancer inside shopping centresaccessible even on public holidays (www.aispo2000.it)

E-2315/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Zimbabwe - harvests and food distribution E-2316/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Al Qaeda: evidence of contact - the fight against terrorism E-2317/04

Bart Staes European directives concerning noise P-2318/04

Konstantinos Hatzidakis Fight against cybercrime in the EU E-2319/04

Avril Doyle Motor vehicle distribution - Block exemption legislation E-2320/04

Jules Maaten Cadmium E-2321/04

Henrik Lax Water treatment in St Petersburg E-2322/04


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Rolandas Pavilionis Linguistic reforms required by the use of the word 'euro'and consequent non-financial losses

E-2323/04

Rolandas Pavilionis Linguistic reforms required by the use of the word 'euro'and consequent non-financial losses

E-2324/04

Rolandas Pavilionis Linguistic reforms required by the use of the word 'euro'and equality of all the official languages of the EU

E-2325/04

Rolandas Pavilionis Linguistic reforms required by the use of the word 'euro'and equality of all the official languages of the EU

E-2326/04

Rolandas Pavilionis Use of the word 'euro' based on the old official languagesof the EU

E-2327/04

Rolandas Pavilionis Use of the word 'euro' in the new official languages of theEU

E-2328/04

Rolandas Pavilionis Use of the word 'euro' and the need for a separate articlein Council Regulation (EC) No 974/98 instead of a recital

E-2329/04

Rolandas Pavilionis Use of the word 'euro' and need for a separate article inCouncil Regulation (EC) No 974/98 instead of a recital

E-2330/04

Rolandas Pavilionis Linguistic reforms required by the use of the word 'euro'and subsidiarity

E-2331/04

Rolandas Pavilionis Linguistic reforms required by the use of the word 'euro'and subsidiarity

E-2332/04

Rolandas Pavilionis Linguistic reforms required by the use of the word 'euro'and limits of European cultural policy

E-2333/04

Rolandas Pavilionis Linguistic reforms required by the use of the word 'euro'and limits of European cultural policy

E-2334/04

Rolandas Pavilionis Linguistic reforms required by the use of the word 'euro'and the German language

E-2335/04

Rolandas Pavilionis Linguistic reforms required by the use of the word 'euro'and the German language

E-2336/04

Rolandas Pavilionis Linguistic reforms required by the use of the word 'euro'and schools

E-2337/04

Rolandas Pavilionis Linguistic reforms required by the use of the word 'euro'and schools

E-2338/04

Rolandas Pavilionis Linguistic reforms required by the use of the word 'euro'and language teachers

E-2339/04

Rolandas Pavilionis Linguistic reforms required by the use of the word 'euro'and language teachers

E-2340/04


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Rolandas Pavilionis Linguistic reforms required by the use of the word 'euro'and the grammatical competence of several millions ofEuropean citizens

E-2341/04

Rolandas Pavilionis Linguistic reforms required by the use of the word 'euro'and the grammatical competence of several millions ofEuropean citizens

E-2342/04

Francesco Speroni Inappropriateness of remuneration in the case of freepublic lending

P-2343/04

Cristiana Muscardini Ban on Italian citizens entering Libya E-2344/04

Cristiana Muscardini Ban on Italian citizens entering Libya E-2345/04

Antonio Di Pietro Amendment of the Community Customs Code E-2346/04

Mario Mauro Campaign against library lending charges E-2347/04

Adriana Poli Bortone Murder of Daniele Caraffa, an Erasmus student E-2348/04

Philip Claeys British Government plans to prohibit civil servants frombelonging to the BNP

E-2349/04

Philip Claeys Exhibition in circus tent on the Schumanplein in Brussels E-2350/04

Philip Claeys Possible linkage of referendums on the EuropeanConstitution to the accession of Turkey

E-2351/04

Joachim Wuermeling Visa for the European Union P-2352/04

Joachim Wuermeling Visa for the European Union E-2353/04

Catherine Stihler Ill-treatment of greyhounds E-2354/04

Panagiotis Beglitis New accounting regulations in connection with Greece'spublic deficit and public debt

P-2355/04

Avril Doyle Joint selling of UK Football Association Premiershipmedia rights - Anti-competitive practices

P-2356/04

Niels Busk Decoupling of agricultural aid P-2357/04

Manolis Mavrommatis Relocation of companies outside the EU E-2358/04

Panagiotis Beglitis Humanitarian aid for the inhabitants of Grenada and Haitifollowing natural disasters

E-2359/04

Jean Lambert Cheque clearance in UK banks E-2360/04

Bill Newton Dunn Procurement of police equipment E-2361/04

Agustín Díaz De MeraGarcía Consuegra

Counterfeit euro notes E-2362/04


Counterfeit euro notes E-2363/04


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Cristiana Muscardini Somatostatin: from prescription drug to hospital drug E-2364/04

Johannes Swoboda Incompatibility between the 2003 Austrian law on thestructure of the federal railways (official gazette of theRepublic of Austria 138/2003) and Council Directive91/440/EEC of 29 July 1991 on the development of theCommunity's railways

P-2365/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Method of drafting documents by Member States' nationaladministrations

P-2366/04

Michael Cramer Directive 2002/24/EC E-2367/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Recognition of diplomas awarded by Free Study Centresin Greece

E-2368/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Workers' pay in Greece, inflation and budget deficit E-2369/04

Brice Hortefeux Recovery of irregular payments E-2370/04

Brice Hortefeux Harmonising statistics-gathering in the EU E-2371/04

Brice Hortefeux Revelations on Greek budget deficits E-2372/04

Frank Vanhecke Netherlands Presidency of the EU and commonreadmission agreements

E-2373/04

Frank Vanhecke Lack of a drugs clause in the association agreementbetween the EU and Morocco

E-2374/04

Frank Vanhecke Repercussions of possible negative outcome ofreferendum on the European Constitution in certainMember States

E-2375/04

Frank Vanhecke Financial support for political parties opposed to theEuropean Constitution

E-2376/04

Ilda Figueiredo Procedure for setting the amount of glazing water in thefish sector

E-2377/04

Ilda Figueiredo Wage discrimination against women workers at Rohdefactory

E-2378/04

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Calculation of the number of collective redundancies E-2379/04

Graham Watson EFA, Gibraltar E-2380/04

Graham Watson Media freedom in Hong Kong E-2381/04

Antonio Di Pietro Construction of a power station at Valle del Biferno E-2382/04

José Ribeiro e Castro EU-Africa summit E-2383/04

José Ribeiro e Castro EU-Africa summit E-2384/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Turkish Penal Code - freedom of expression E-2385/04


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José Ribeiro e Castro Reform of the UN Security Council E-2386/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Platform of European Social NGOs E-2387/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Falsification of Greek accounts - Stability and GrowthPact (SGP)

E-2388/04

Graham Watson Common salary for MEPs E-2389/04

Raül Romeva i Rueda Continuation of EU arms embargo on China E-2390/04

Ulrich Stockmann Financing of reinforced security measures at Communityairports

E-2391/04

Konrad Szymański The exhibition at the Rond-Point Schuman in Brussels E-2392/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Romania's compliance with international commitments onadoption

E-2393/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Access to the register of bus and truck drivers in Greece E-2394/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Freedom of movement for clergy in FYROM E-2395/04

Glenys Kinnock Zimbabwe E-2396/04

Janelly Fourtou Possible abolition of supplies of food from EuropeanCommunity surpluses

E-2397/04

Koenraad Dillen Restriction of freedom of expression in Turkey E-2398/04

Graham Watson EFA and Gibraltar E-2399/04

Christopher Heaton-Harris Foreign currency in the Eurozone E-2400/04


Aid to mitigate the effects of forest fires E-2401/04


European Conference on involving citizens in the fightagainst forest fires

E-2402/04


Aid to mitigate the effects of forest fires E-2403/04

Christopher Heaton-Harris Eurostat E-2404/04

Christopher Heaton-Harris Airport and flight security E-2405/04

Claude Moraes Plans to combat the trafficking of women from non-EUcountries to the EU

P-2406/04

Michl Ebner Accession negotiations with Croatia E-2407/04

Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Road safety and Community legislation E-2408/04

Monica Frassoni and HélèneFlautre

Disappearance of 14 Bulgarian seamen of the crew of themotor vessel Hera

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Monica Frassoni and HélèneFlautre

Disappearance of 14 Bulgarian seamen of the crew of themotor vessel Hera

E-2410/04

Roger Helmer Rail Tickets - Discrimination on basis of residence E-2411/04

David Martin Tenzin Deleg Rinpoche E-2412/04

Charles Tannock Detention of Buddhists in Vietnam E-2413/04

Bernat Joan i Marí Workings of the justice system in Romania E-2414/04

Péter Olajos European Union aid to clean up pollution in Europe E-2415/04

Mario Mauro Safeguarding linguistic minorities E-2416/04

Philip Claeys Lack of reference to Turkey's candidacy for accession inEurobarometer opinion polls

E-2417/04

Bart Staes Refinement of legislation in response to the Vergyjudgment

E-2418/04

Carlos Coelho Recognition of foreign students' diplomas E-2419/04

Carlos Coelho Recognition of foreign students' diplomas E-2420/04

Paulo Casaca Fishing by non-Azorean vessels 12 miles to the south ofMonte Brasil, Terceira island

P-2421/04

Angelika Niebler Greece - entry charge for yachts E-2422/04

Graham Watson Restrictions on duty- and tax-paid tobacco productimports into the UK from eight new EU Member States

E-2423/04

Willy Meyer Pleite Forest fires in Andalucia E-2424/04

Robert Goebbels Paul Finet Foundation E-2425/04

Robert Goebbels Eurostat E-2426/04

Erik Meijer Nature conservation and protection of the countryside andenvironment in construction of the A74 motorwaybetween Germany and Venlo in the Netherlands

E-2427/04

Margrietus van den Berg Freedom of the press in Rwanda P-2428/04

Ivo Belet Nighttime flights P-2429/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Romania's compliance with its international obligationsconcerning child adoption

P-2430/04

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Financial discrepancies in Greece P-2431/04

Christopher Huhne Cartels and competition law P-2432/04

Paulo Casaca Party political propaganda and Community funding P-2433/04

Mogens Camre Recognition of Taiwan E-2434/04


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Michl Ebner Situation in Chechnya E-2435/04

Ruth Hieronymi Scope of European Commission proposal for a Directiveon services in the internal market (COM (2004) 2 final)

E-2436/04

Renate Sommer Interoperability of electronic road toll systems E-2437/04

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Unemployment in Greece E-2438/04

Georgios Karatzaferis 'Antenna park' in Attica and threat to the environment andpublic health

E-2439/04

Zsolt Becsey Anti-Hungarian atrocities in Voivodina E-2440/04

Esko Seppänen Taxing of emission trading allowances E-2441/04

Marco Pannella Fumigation in Colombia E-2442/04

Erik Meijer Weakening of European code of conduct on arms exportsthrough cooperation with companies in non-MemberStates and through scope for differences in interpretation

E-2443/04

Erik Meijer Dumping of free flight tickets in Germany by low-costairline Ryanair thanks to reduced charges for the use ofairports financed with public money

E-2444/04

Ilda Figueiredo Allocation of Community aid to the multinational ECCO E-2445/04

Paul van Buitenen Audit to check on recruitment P-2446/04

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Transposition of Directive 1999/70/EC into Greeklegislation

E-2447/04

Ioannis Varvitsiotis New Turkish penal code E-2448/04


Europol Information System E-2449/04

Teresa Riera Madurell Adoption of Romanian children E-2450/04

Roberta Angelilli Grants for coastal tourism E-2451/04

Roberta Angelilli Fight against illegal immigration in EU countries E-2452/04

Albert Maat The Saiga antelope population in Central Asia, Russia andMongolia

E-2453/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Avian flu - infection by human transmission E-2454/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Textile and clothing industry - safeguard clauses andChinese exports

E-2455/04

José Ribeiro e Castro 11 March - European Day in memory of the victims ofterrorism

E-2456/04

José Ribeiro e Castro 11 March - European Day in memory of the victims ofterrorism

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Carlos Coelho Publication of decisions P-2458/04

Péter Olajos Increasing the proportion of electricity generated fromrenewable energy sources in the European Union

E-2459/04

Monica Frassoni Enlargement of the military base in the Natura 2000 siteof La Maddalena, Sardinia - follow-up to written questionE-3157/03

E-2460/04

Cristiana Muscardini Relocation of businesses and the repercussions onemployment

E-2461/04

Dan Jørgensen Methyldibromo glutaronitrile in soap E-2462/04

Dan Jørgensen Nitrogen-sensitive Natura 2000 areas E-2463/04

Antonio Di Pietro The Turin-Lyon railway line E-2464/04

Bart Staes Quality of exhaust gases when using animal waste as asource of biodiesel

E-2465/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Turkey, Islamic Conference and Cyprus E-2466/04


Subsidies to joint enterprises in the fisheries sector P-2467/04

Luciana Sbarbati Budget allocation for twinning in 2005 P-2468/04

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Implementation of Directive 2000/43/EC E-2469/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Appointment of Director of ECDC E-2470/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Racist policy against non-Muslim inhabitants of Imbros,Tenedos and Istanbul

E-2471/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Crime on the Athens Stock Exchange E-2472/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Illegal immigrants in the EU E-2473/04

Georgios Karatzaferis Inadequate veterinary checks in Greece E-2474/04

Sir Robert Atkins Aviation security E-2475/04

Glyn Ford Ultra Light Flying Boats E-2476/04

Luciana Sbarbati Adoptions in Romania E-2477/04

Dirk Sterckx Uninsurability of certain risks as a consequence of 11September

P-2478/04

Hynek Fajmon Increase in US import duties on goods from EU MemberStates

E-2479/04

Gay Mitchell Premiership media rights E-2480/04

Roberta Angelilli Project to set up a training centre for European underwatertourist guides

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Roberta Angelilli Level of TACIS and MEDA funding E-2482/04

Roberta Angelilli Medically assisted procreation E-2483/04

Dirk Sterckx Uninsurability of certain risks as a consequence of 11September

E-2484/04

Ari Vatanen Safer car windscreens and roofs P-2485/04

Renato Brunetta Dangers of the petrochemical plant at Porto Marghera(Venice, Italy) near the urban district of Venice

P-2486/04

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Transposition of Directive 1999/70/EC E-2487/04

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Transposition of Directive 1999/70/EC E-2488/04

Kathy Sinnott Mining waste E-2489/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Cambodia - International Court - Khmers Rouges E-2490/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Angola - mine clearance E-2491/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Cuba - blackmailing Spain and the EU E-2492/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Cuba - blackmailing Spain and the EU E-2493/04

Willy Meyer Pleite Nuclear submarines in waters under European jurisdiction P-2494/04

Joseph Muscat Isotonic (energy) drinks in Malta E-2495/04

Jamila Madeira and others Inequality in the way European students are treated inSpain

E-2496/04

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QUESTION TIME on 14 and 15 September 2004

15 Questions (Rule 43)

Author Subject No

QUESTIONS TO THE COUNCIL

Sarah LUDFORD Fair trials for European citizens and European residents H-0212/04

Catherine STIHLER Caging of infants in the Czech Republic H-0213/04

Rodi KRATSA-TSAGAROPOULOU

Progress of reconstruction in the Balkans H-0216/04

Marie ISLER BÉGUIN Making agreements between the EU and third countriesconditional on ratification of the Kyoto Protocol

H-0219/04

Brian CROWLEY Raising the positive profile of Europe H-0220/04

Seán Ó NEACHTAIN EU relations with the US H-0222/04

QUESTIONS TO THE COMMISSION

Linda McAVAN Statistics on sudden unexplained death in young people H-0231/04

Athanasios PAFILIS Deep dismay over the use of drugs at the Olympic Games H-0249/04

Ryszard CZARNECKI Imports of genetically modified maize H-0253/04

QUESTIONS TO DESIGNATED COMMISSIONERS

Mrs de PALACIO

Saïd EL KHADRAOUI Liberalisation of port services H-0214/04

Bart STAES Liberalisation of port services - current situation H-0218/04

Mr LAMY

GeorgiosPAPASTAMKOS

Textiles and clothing after 2005 H-0274/04


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Mr DIMAS

Brian CROWLEY Placing the family at the heart of Europe's social agenda H-0221/04

DimitriosPAPADIMOULIS

Problems concerning the transposition of Directive1999/70/EC

H-0229/04

Claude MORAES Implementation of the transposition into national legislation ofthe Race Equality and Employment Anti-discriminationDirectives

H-0236/04

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SUMMARY OF QUESTIONS TIMESEPTEMBER 2004

InstitutionNo. of

questionstabled

No. ofquestions

taken

Questionswith

writtenanswer

Supplementaryquestions

Lapsedquestions(authorabsent)

Questionswithdrawn

by theauthor

Questionsalready onthe agenda

Representativesof the otherInstitutions

Council 23 6 17 3 0 0 3 M. NIKOLAÏ

Commission 35 9 26 7 0 0 0 M. ALMUNIAMrs REDINGMrs de PALACIOMr DIMAS

Total 58 15 43 10 0 0 3


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WRITTEN DECLARATIONS1

No. EP No. Author Subject Tabled Closed on : Signatures

36/2004 347.834 Konrad Szymanski, Marcin Libicki,Vytautas Landsbergis, Anna Zaborskaand Laszlo Suryan

On the infringement of human rights in Belarus 29.07.2004 29.10.2004 41

37/2004 348.570 Jean-Claude Martinez, KoenraadDillen and Luca Romagnoli

On establishing a European Day to honour mayors 16.09.2004 16.12.2004 3

1 Situation as at 16.09.2004

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OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

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COMMISSION DOCUMENTS (*#*)

Reports and Communications

Subject Referral Doc.

Report from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament on the implementation of macro-financial assistance to thirdcountries in 2003

AFETINTABUDG

COM(2004)0523

Sixth Communication from the Commission to the Council and theEuropean Parliament on the application of Articles 4 and 5 of Directive89/552/EEC "Television without Frontiers", as amended by Directive97/36/EC, for the period 2001-2002

CULT COM(2004)0524

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament andthe Council on the operation and prospects of the Community frameworkfor passenger transport by coach and bus: access to internationaltransport and cabotage markets, safety and rights of passengers

TRAN COM(2004)0527

Report from the Commission: Research and technological developmentactivities of the European Union : 2003 Annual Report

ITRE COM(2004)0533

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament: Annual Report 2004 on EC Development Policy andExternal Assistance

DEVEINTA

COM(2004)0536

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the EuropeanParliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and theCommittee of the Regions on interoperability of digital interactivetelevision services

ITREIMCOCULT

COM(2004)0541

Communication from the Commission on a stronger partnershipstrengthened for the outermost regions: assessment and prospects (COM(2004) 343 Communication of the Commission of 26 May 2004)

ECONREGIAGRIPECH

COM(2004)0543

Proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No2037/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council, as regards thebase year for the allocation of quotas of hydrochlorofluorocarbons withrespect to the Member States that acceded on 1 May 2004

ENVI COM(2004)0550

( *#*) These documents are only available in the english, french or german language


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Communication from the Commission to the Council, the EuropeanParliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and theCommittee of the Regions on the implementation of an information andcommunication strategy on the euro and Economic and Monetary Union

ECON COM(2004)0552

Communication from the Commission: Partnership for change in anenlarged Europe - Enhancing the contribution of European socialdialogue

EMPL COM(2004)0557

Green Paper on mutual recognition of non-custodial pre-trial supervisionmeasures

JURILIBE

COM(2004)0562

Report from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament on the experience of Member States with GMOs placed onthe market under Directive 2001/18/EC and incorporating a specificreport on the operation of parts B and C of the Directive

ENVIITREAGRI

COM(2004)0575

Report from the Commission (Humanitarian Aid Office - ECHO)-Annual Report 2003

AFETDEVEBUDGCONT

COM(2004)0583

Commission staff working paper : Annex to the Sixth Communicationfrom the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on theapplication of Articles 4 and 5 of Directive 89/552/EEC "Televisionwithout Frontiers", as amended by Directive 97/36/EC, for the period2001-2002

CULT SEC(2004)1016

*#* Document de travail des services de la Commission : Annexe aurapport sur le fonctionnement et les perspectives du cadrecommunautaire pour les transports de voyageurs par autocars et autobus :accès aux marchés des transports internationaux et de cabotage, sécuritéet droits des passagers

TRAN SEC(2004)1020

Commission staff working paper : Fifth Annual Survey on theimplementation and enforcement of Community environmental law -2003

ENVIJURI

SEC(2004)1025

Commission staff working document : Annex to the Communicationfrom the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament"Annual report 2004 on ec development policy and external assistance"

DEVEINTA

SEC(2004)1027

Commission staff working document: Annex to the Communicationfrom the Commission on a stronger partnership for the outermostregions: assessment and prospects (Communication of the CommissionCOM(2004) 343 of 26 May 2004)

ECONREGIAGRIPECH

SEC(2004)1030

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Commission staff working document: Report on the recovery of exportrefunds for live animals in 2003

BUDGCONTAGRI

SEC(2004)1031

Commission staff working document : Implementation of theCommission Communication on the EU's Role in Promoting HumanRights and Democratisation in Third Countries (COM(2001)252 final)

AFETDEVEBUDG

SEC(2004)1041

Commission staff working document : Interim evaluation Report fromthe Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the EuropeanEconomic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions onthe Programme relating to the Community Framework Strategy onGender Equality 2001-2005

EMPLLIBEFEMM

SEC(2004)1047

Commission staff working document : Buying green! A handbook onenvironmental public procurement

ENVIJURI

SEC(2004)1050

Commission staff working paper - Annex to the Communication fromthe Commission responding to the observations and recommendations ofthe high-level Panel of independent experts concerning the NewInstruments of the 6th Framework Programme - The Commission'sobservations in response to the report of the panel of independent expertsfor the evaluation of the effectiveness of the New Instruments of the 6thFramework Programme

ITRE SEC(2004)1057

Commission staff working document - Annex to the Report from theCommission - Protection of the European Communities� financialinterests and the fight against fraud - Annual report 2003 - Statisticalevaluation of irregularities - Agricultural, Structural & Cohesion fundsand Own resources - Year 2003

CONTECONIMCOREGIAGRIPECHJURILIBE

SEC(2004)1059

Report from the Comission to the Council and the European Parliamenton the borrowing and lending activities of the European Communities in2003

AFETDEVEINTABUDG

SEC(2004)1073


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Commission staff working paper - Annex to the report from theCommission to the Council and to the European Parliament on theborrowing and lending activities of the Community in 2003

AFETDEVEINTABUDG

SEC(2004)1074

Commission staff working document - Annex to the ECHO AnnualReport 2003

AFETDEVE

BUDGCONT

SEC(2004)1099

Commission staff working document - Analysis of the common marketorganisation in fruit and vegetables

AGRI SEC(2004)1120

Commission staff working paper on the Development of the SecondGeneration Schengen Information system (Sis II) - June 2004 progressreport

LIBE SEC(2004)1129

Commission Staff Working Document concerning the ban on the use ofwater retention agents in poultrymeat

ENVIAGRI

SEC(2004)1130

Commission staff working paper on the implementation of nationalresidue monitoring plans in the Member States in 2002 (CouncilDirective 96/23/EC)

ENVIAGRI

SEC(2004)1137

Commission staff working document setting out the approach forassessing the conformity of solutions proposed by the SOLVIT networkwith Community law

IMCOITREJURI

SEC(2004)1159

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and theCouncil on EAGGF Guarantee Section expenditure - Early WarningSystem Nos 5/2004, 6/2004 and and 7/2004

CONTBUDGAGRI

SEC(2004)1183

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

THE COMMISSIONERS-DESIGNATE

On 14 September 2004 the President of the Council of the European Union informed the President ofParliament that on 13 September the Council, with the agreement of José Manuel Durão Barroso, President-designate of the Commission, named the people whom it is considering appointing Members of theCommission for the period from 1 November 2004 to 31 October 2009.

The list of Commissioners-designate is as follows:

Joaquín Almunia AmannJacques BarrotJoe BorgRocco ButtiglioneStavros DimasBenita Ferrero-WaldnerJán Figel�Mariann Fischer BoelDalia GrybauskaitėDanuta HübnerSiim KallasLászló KovácsNeelie KroesMarkos KyprianouPeter MandelsonCharlie McCreevyLouis MichelJanez PotočnikViviane RedingOlli RehnVladimír �pidlaIngrida UdreGünter VerheugenMargot Wallström

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COMMON FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY

102/2004

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the establishment of anindependent electoral commission in Burundi

Brussels, 6 September 2004

The European Union welcomes the establishment by the Burundese Government, after the approval given byNational Assembly and Senate, of an independent Electoral Commission which will play the leading role inthe organization of local, regional, parliamentary and presidential elections. The EU considers theestablishment of the Commission as a major step in the implementation of the Arusha peace process. Itscreation makes it possible to proceed with the adoption of a new constitution and electoral laws. The EU alsowelcomes the law that creates the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. This Commission can be seen as amajor instrument for reconciliation and durable peace as contained in the Arusha Peace Agreement. The EUurges all parties to adopt this law on the basis of the largest possible consensus.

The EU exhorts the Burundian Government, National Assembly, Senate and all political parties to takewithout delay all steps necessary for the organization of the elections, in line with the agenda set by theRegional Initiative at its meeting on August 6, and to engage in the power sharing agreement reached underthe auspices of Vice President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, as facilitator of the Regional Initiative. The EUfurthermore urges all parties to reach a consensus on the principles of power sharing, so as to allow theNational Assembly to adopt the new Constitution within the deadline set by the Regional Initiative. The EUwould like to congratulate South African president Thabo Mbeki on his efforts during the negotiations inPretoria.The EU reiterates its willingness to assist Burundi in the organization of free and fair elections and to reach alasting solution to the conflicts that have destabilized o the country over the past decades. In this regard, itunderlines the need to proceed swiftly with demobilization of armed groups in the country, and with thereform of the security sector to ensure long-term peace and stability.

The Candidate Countries Romania, Turkey and Croatia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and AssociationProcess and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republicof Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway,members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

* Croatia continues to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process._____________________


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103/2004

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the outcome of the appeal by DatukSeri Anwar Ibrahim


Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the outcome of the appeal by Datuk SeriAnwar Ibrahim against his conviction on 8 August 2000.

The European Union welcomes the decision of the Federal Court of Malaysia to acquit Datuk Seri AnwarIbrahim, the former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, of the conviction and sentence imposed on him on8th August 2000.

At the various stages of the judicial process against Datum Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the EU has monitored thecase closely and has consistently expressed deep concern about their fairness. The European Union istherefore satisfied with the decision of the Federal Court of Malaysia to overturn his 8 August 2000 decision.The decision reveals the deepening of the rule of law in Malaysia.

The EU will continue to closely monitor the appeal process concerning his 14 April 1999 conviction.

The Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey and Croatia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation andAssociation Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Former YugoslavRepublic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein andNorway, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

* Croatia continues to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process

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104/2004

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on AlbaniaBrussels, 14 September 2004

Albania's rapprochement to Euro-Atlantic structures depends primarily on the country's reform progress. Ashas been stated on previous occasions, the European Union fully supports this ambitious objective, andcontinues to give Albania considerable concrete assistance to realise the necessary reforms.

Therefore, it is of great concern to note that insufficient progress is being made in reform implementation,and particularly in areas that are vital for Albania's future and its successful integration: the pace of reform inAlbania in general and electoral reform, and the fight against organised crime and corruption in particular.Other areas of concern remain the rule of law and the respect of human rights and minorities, in particular inthe fields of education, property and access to media.


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As the recent helicopter incident in Lazarat on August 18th has shown, the fight against organised crime andcorruption is a crucial area where substantial progress needs to be made if integration is to be sustained.Recent events have shown that drug trafficking and trafficking and smuggling in human beings remain issuesof serious concern. As has been said repeatedly, Albania needs to prove that it can enforce the rule of law ina fair and equitable manner, throughout its territory; that its state structures are free from the influence ofcriminal elements; and that crime is effectively tackled, for the benefit of the citizens of Albania and othercountries who suffer the consequences of this dreadful problem. The current situation shows that progresstowards Europe is still not sufficient. Moreover, it is a matter of grave concern that some politicians haveused this issue as a means to further narrow political interests.

The general elections due to be held in 2005 must prove Albania's readiness to make further progress alongthe path of Euro-Atlantic integration. The European Union expects that the forthcoming general electionswill fully comply with international standards and be conducted in a transparent manner in the whole ofAlbania.

Several recommendations have been submitted by the OSCE, ODIHR and the Council of Europe (VeniceCommission) in the past months. With the full support of the European Union, the OSCE Presence inAlbania has worked hard with political actors to try to secure agreement on a package, which could put theserecommendations into effect. The European Union is disturbed to note that this work is not processing at anadequate pace. The lists of voters are a major concern. A considerable amount of complex preparatory workneeds to be done in improving the lists, which will take months. The European Union expects all politicalactors to use the first weeks of this parliamentary session to co-operate in achieving this objective. AllAlbanian politicians have a shared responsibility to properly prepare and conduct these elections. Failure onthis crucial issue would be a serious setback for the development of the relationship between Albania and theEuropean Union.

This declaration is one of a number of similar messages that have been conveyed to Albanian politicalleaders over the past few months. A prompt and constructive reaction is needed. Albania's rapprochement tothe European Union asks for a full commitment by all Albanian political forces. Should the lack of a generaland shared political will continue to hamper a real reform process, the conclusion of a Stabilisation andAssociation Agreement could only be further delayed.

The Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey and Croatia* and the EFTA countries Iceland andNorway, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

* Croatia continues to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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105/2004

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on Presidential and ParliamentaryElections in Malawi


The European Union has taken note of the Final Report of the EU Election Observation Mission for thePresidential and Parliamentary Elections in Malawi.


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The EU welcomes the fact that elections were conducted in a generally peaceful environment and that votingproceeded smoothly. This is in no small part due to the commendable behaviour of voters and polling staff,the efforts of civil society organisations to provide civic education and the manner in which private mediagenerally provided reasonably balanced coverage of the elections.

Nevertheless the EU notes that the elections fell short of international standards in a number of key areas.The overall process failed to provide a level playing field for political contestants, the voter registrationprocess was unsatisfactory and the tabulation of results seriously lacked transparency.

Furthermore, the EU notes that the overall performance of the Malawi Electoral Commission wasdisappointing. It however welcomes the fact that domestic pressure has resulted in momentum for change atthe Commission, which the EU hopes will translate into a wide-ranging reform of its composition andprocedures.

The EU urges the Malawian Authorities to take appropriate steps to improve the framework for elections andto demonstrate sufficient political will to ensure that the next elections are conducted in line withinternational standards, such as the SADC Guidelines and Principles Governing Democratic Elections.



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106/2004

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union regardingthe Gongadze case in Ukraine


On the fourth anniversary of his disappearance and murder of the journalist Georgiy Gongadze, the EuropeanUnion wishes to express once again its concern at the lack of progress with the investigation into thecircumstances of his death.

In the four years since Gongadze�s death there have been a number of other physical attacks on andsuspicious deaths of journalists, putting into question the security and safety for media professionals. TheEuropean Union wishes to express its concern about the effect this may have on journalists� activities.

The EU therefore calls on the Ukrainian authorities to do their utmost to find the perpetrators of these crimes,and bring them to justice.

The Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey and Croatia *, the Countries of the Stabilisation andAssociation Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav


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Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein andNorway, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.


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107/2004

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the visit of the envoys of the Dalai Lama to China


The European Union welcomes the fact that the representatives of the Dalai Lama are at present visitingChina for the third time, since resumption of the contacts in September 2002.

The EU has been looking forward to a third visit and hopes that it will encourage the start of meaningful anddirect dialogue between Beijing and the Dalai Lama�s representatives, leading to a peaceful and sustainablesolution for Tibet.

The EU will follow this visit with great interest.



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108/2004

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the peace processbetween Ethiopia and EritreaBrussels, 17 September 2004

The EU reaffirms its full support for the peace process between Ethiopia and Eritrea and expresses itsconcern about the continuing stalemate. Both Ethiopia and Eritrea need peace and stability to focus on theserious challenges facing their countries and the EU urges both countries to take a more constructive stand.

The EU recognizes that in the current situation, the continued presence of the United Nations Mission inEthiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) is essential for stability in the region and welcomes UN resolutionS/RES/1560, extending the UNMEE mandate for a further six months. The EU fully supports the proposedrationalisation of the mission and has full confidence that the Secretary General of the United Nations willensure that UNMEE will maintain its current level of effectiveness.


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The EU calls upon both countries to use the coming six months to implement measures which may help tobreak the current deadlock and allow demarcation to proceed expeditiously. The EU urges Ethiopia to abideby the Boundary Commission�s decision as agreed in the Algiers Peace Agreement and to fully co-operatewith the Boundary Commission in the implementation of the decision.

The EU reiterates its full support for the ongoing efforts of the Secretary-General, his Special RepresentativeLegwaila and his Special Envoy Axworthy and calls on Eritrea to engage with the Secretary-General'sSpecial Envoy in a constructive manner.

The Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey and Croatia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation andAssociation Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Former YugoslavRepublic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland and Norway, members ofthe European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.


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109/2004

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the adoption ofUN SC Resolution 1564 on Sudan


The European Union welcomes the adoption by the United Nations Security Council of Resolution 1564.Resolution 1564 is an important contribution to the urgently required increased pressure on the Governmentof Sudan, the Justice and Equality Movement, the Sudanese Liberation Army/Movement and the SudanesePeople�s Liberation Movement to reach a political solution to the conflicts in Sudan as a matter of immediatepriority.

The European Union fully supports the appeal made by the Security Council on the Government of Sudan tomeet its obligations towards all Sudanese and the international community. The European Union also callson the other parties to the conflicts to fully comply with their international obligations. The European Unionjoins the Security Council in deploring the recent cease fire violations and stresses the urgency of ending theclimate of impunity in Darfur by bringing to justice those responsible, including members of the populardefence forces and Janjaweed militia.

The European Union also welcomes the Council�s preparedness to consider taking additional measures ascontemplated in Article 41 of the Charter of the United Nations, should the Government of Sudan fail tocomply fully with resolution 1556 (2004) of this resolution.

The European Union attaches great importance to the establishment of an international commission ofinquiry to immediately investigate all reports of violations of international humanitarian law and humanrights law in Darfur by all parties, to determine whether acts of genocide have occurred and to identify theperpetrators of such violations with a view to having them brought to justice.

The leadership of the African Union in the solution of the conflict in Darfur is fully recognised by theEuropean Union. The EU will continue to provide the AU with full support for its mission in Darfur.


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The European Union recognises the need for continued humanitarian assistance and will sustain itscontributions in support of those affected by the conflict in Darfur.

The European Union recalls its Council Conclusions of 12 and 26 July and of 13 September and confirms itsfull commitment to contribute to the solution of the conflicts in Sudan as a matter of great priority.

The Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and AssociationProcess and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republicof Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway,members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.


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110/2004

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the forthcoming elections and media freedom in Ukraine


The European Union regards Ukraine as a key neighbour and strategic partner, which is also a major playerin regional and global security. The Union remains supportive of Ukraine�s pursuit of democratisation andeconomic reform. It acknowledges Ukraine�s European aspirations and welcomes Ukraine�s pro-Europeanchoice.

The EU appeals to the Ukrainian leadership to ensure all necessary conditions for holding free and fairpresidential elections this fall in line with its international commitments as enshrined by the Council ofEurope and the OSCE.

Considering the conditions under which the campaign has taken place so far, the EU reiterates the paramountimportance of independence of the media and freedom of expression for a fair and transparent campaign.

This implies equal and impartial access to the mass media, the absence of registration and licensingprocedures according to political criteria, as well as the cessation to cut-offs for private television channelsdue to �technical reasons�. This also implies unbiased coverage of candidate�s positions in the media, inparticular by the state-owned nation-wide TV channels, and the absence of any interference from theauthorities, including by sending instructions or indications to the media (so-called �temnyky�).

This furthermore implies neutrality of all state officials and state bodies towards all candidates, including byabstaining from harassment of specific candidates and media outlets.

Finally, the European Union urges Ukraine to enable domestic observers, including non-partisan observers,to monitor the elections. The EU welcomes the invitation for international observers. EU member states arewilling to contribute appropriately.

The Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey and Croatia *, the Countries of the Stabilisation andAssociation Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav


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Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein andNorway, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.


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111/2004

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union onthe Parliamentary elections in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Brussels, 8 October 2004

The European Union takes note of the Parliamentary elections in the Republic of Kazakhstan, which wereheld on 19 September 2004 with a second round on 3 October 2004.

The European Union acknowledges the Statement of Preliminary Findings and Conclusions of theInternational Election Observation Mission (IEOM) led by OSCE/ODIHR and welcomes someimprovements made since the last elections. These include improvements on the election law, providing forincreased transparency of the overall election process. The European Union also welcomes otherdevelopments on party registration and domestic observers, as noted in the IEOM report.

The European Union also notes, however, the IEOM's conclusion that in many respects the election processfell short of OSCE commitments and other international standards for democratic elections. Some of theproblems communicated before the elections to the authorities of Kazakhstan were indeed witnessed in thepre-election period and on the day itself. These included the non-transparent introduction of electronic votingand strong media bias in coverage of the campaign.

Other problems also affected in a negative way voter confidence in the election process. For example, therewere difficulties with aspects of the functioning of the Central Election Committee, the composition ofelection commissions, the system for handling complaints and the inaccuracy of voter registration.

The European Union also notes that protocols remained unavailable in many polling stations. In this context,the European Union calls on the Kazakhstani authorities to fully investigate the serious allegations made bypolitical parties that the elections were in a number of places marred by fraudulent actions.

Furthermore, the European Union remains concerned that two prominent opposition leaders, Mr GalymzhanZhakianov and Mr Bulat Abilov, could not run for office.

The European Union encourages the authorities of Kazakhstan to continue their efforts further to improve theframework for elections and to take the necessary steps to ensure that the next elections fully meetinternational standards. The European Union stands ready to offer its assistance in this respect, incooperation with the OSCE.


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The Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey and Croatia *, the Countries of the Stabilisation andAssociation Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former YugoslavRepublic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein andNorway, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

* Croatia continues to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process

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112/2004

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on BelarusBrussels, 27 September 2004

The European Union is seriously concerned that Belarus has still not undertaken a full and credible andindependent investigation into the possible involvement of three Belarusian officials in the disappearancesand subsequent deaths of three Belarusian opposition leaders and one journalist in the years 1999-2000. Thiswas detailed in the Pourgourides report of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, adopted on28 April 2004.

In a declaration of 14 May 2004 the European Union called for a independent investigation to be openedunder a neutral investigator. Pending such investigation, the EU has also questioned whether the personsagainst whom these serious allegations were put forward, should remain in their current positions ofauthority.

The EU has received no official reaction by Belarusian authorities to its declaration, and is not aware of anyindependent and impartial investigation by the Belarusian authorities. Those persons who according to thePourgourides report carried the main responsibility for the disappearances, and those who have failed tolaunch an investigation into these disappearances, have remained in their positions or have moved to otherimportant positions of authority.

In view of the apparent obstruction of justice and the absence of an investigation as requested, the EuropeanUnion has decided today to restrict admission to its territory of those high officials who are consideredprimarily responsible for failing to initiate such an investigation and prosecution of the alleged crimes, aswell as those who are considered by the Pourgourides report key actors in the disappearances and subsequentcover-up.

Furthermore, the EU considers the presence of those persons at public meetings at the EU institutions or inits member states inappropriate.

The EU reserves the right to consider additional measures at a later date.

The EU will review its position in the light of future developments, taking into account the willingness of therelevant Belarusian authorities to have the disappearances fully and transparently investigated, and thoseresponsible for such crimes brought to justice.

In this context, the EU calls once more on the Belarusian authorities, including on the President of theRepublic of Belarus, to undertake the actions as requested by the EU.


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The Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey and Croatia *, the Countries of the Stabilisation andAssociation Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic ofMacedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, membersof the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.


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113/2004

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union concerning Council Common Position2004/661/CFSP of 24 September 2004 concerning restrictive measures against certain officials of

BelarusBrussels, 6 October 2004

The Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia *, the Countries of the Stabilisation and AssociationProcess and potential candidates Albania, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia andMontenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the EuropeanEconomic Area, declare that they share the objectives of Council Common Position 2004/661/CFSP of 24September 2004 concerning restrictive measures against certain officials of Belarus. They will ensure thattheir national policies conform to that Common Position.

The EU takes note of this commitment and welcomes it.


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114/2004

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the Statement of theRwandan Government to the Parliamentary Report on Genocidal Ideology


The EU has taken note of the recent public statement by the Government of Rwanda on the parliamentaryreport into "Genocidal Ideology" and welcomes the announcement of a further, thorough investigation by thecompetent authorities. It calls upon these authorities to complete these investigations as expeditiously aspossible.

The EU regrets that the Government of Rwanda has not unequivocally stated that those mentioned in theparliamentary report are presumed innocent until the contrary is proven. Individuals have been publiclyaccused on the basis of information that is insufficiently substantiated. The report therefore has anintimidating impact.

The parliamentary report shows many hurdles remain on the way to unity and genuine reconciliation.Wounds caused by genocide and civil war are still fresh. The EU concurs with the report's conclusion that


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those responsible for intimidating and killing survivors and witnesses should be brought to justice; andpledges its continued support for keeping the memory of genocide alive, both at national and internationallevel.

The EU is however concerned at the liberal use of the terms 'ideology of genocide' and 'divisionism' and inthis regard would impress upon the government the need to clarify the definition of these terms and how theyrelate to the laws on discrimination and sectarianism and to the freedom of speech in general.

Freedom of expression, freedom of association and freedom of the press are the basis of a democratic andinclusive state. The EU urges the Government to open up political space and to allow the expression ofdifferent views and perspectives.



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115/2004

Declaration by the presidency on behalf of the european union to mark the second world dayagainst the death penaltyBrussels, 10 October 2004

On the occasion of the second World Day Against the Death Penalty, the EU reiterates its longstandingprincipled position against the death penalty.

The EU considers that the abolition of the death penalty contributes to the enhancement of human dignityand the progressive development of human rights. The European Union finds this form of punishment crueland inhuman. The death penalty provides no added value in terms of deterrence and any miscarriage ofjustice would be irreversible.

Consequently, the death penalty is abolished in all European Union countries. But the reasons for doingaway with this form of penalty apply to every person in any part of the world. Universal abolition of thedeath penalty, in times of peace and war, is thus a strongly held policy view agreed by all EU members.

The EU calls on all countries that have not yet abolished the death penalty to do so, and in the meantimeintroduce a moratorium as a first step towards abolition. The EU welcomes the global trend towards abolitionand the fact that the international community has excluded the use of the death penalty in establishinginternational tribunals and the International Criminal Court, which are competent for the most heinouscrimes such as genocide and crimes against humanity.

In countries that maintain the death penalty, the EU urges its progressive restriction in scope and respect forthe minimum standards found in international human rights instruments. In particular, the EU appeals to allstates not to impose the death penalty on juvenile offenders or the mentally ill.


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The EU commends the civil society organisations for taking the initiative to organise this World Day Againstthe Death Penalty, which took place for the first time in 2003. The EU supports the objectives of thisinitiative, which are to encourage public debate, strengthen public opposition against the death penalty andurge retentionist countries to stop executions and abolish the death penalty. The EU�s political commitmentto abolition of the death penalty worldwide is supported by funding through the European Initiative forDemocracy and Human Rights.



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116/2004

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the outcomeof the Somali Presidential elections


The European Union is pleased that the election of the President of the Federation of Somalia has come to asuccessful conclusion on 10 October 2004 in Nairobi, Kenya. The election confirms the Somali commitmentto overcome the political vacuum that lasted for more than a decade and to bring the Somali NationalReconciliation Conference to a successful conclusion. The election of the President is a milestone in thepeace and reconciliation process, paving the way for the establishment of a Transitional FederalGovernment.

The European Union congratulates the new Somali President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed with his election.Furthermore, the European Union recognises the important role played by Somali leaders in the TransitionalFederal Assembly in safeguarding the democratic principles of the election process.

The European Union will continue to support the peace and reconciliation process and the transition to afederal state in Somalia. Furthermore, the EU stands ready to assist a Transitional Federal Government inaccordance with the arrangements to be agreed between such a government and the international community.

The Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey and Croatia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation andAssociation Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Former YugoslavRepublic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Liechtenstein and Norway,members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.


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117/2004

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union commemoratingthe terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001


Three years after the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 in the United States, the European Unioncommemorates the victims and reiterates its condemnation of all forms of terrorism in the strongest possibleterms.

Unfortunately, since that day the world has witnessed an increase of ruthless and cruel attacks on innocentcivilians. The taking hostage of children and parents in Russia, kidnappings and killings in Iraq andAfghanistan and indiscriminate bomb attacks in Madrid, Istanbul and Jakarta are only some of the recentterrorist atrocities that have shocked the world. The European Union mourns the victims of terrorism andoffers its condolences to their families.

Religious and political leaders across the world are united in their conviction that no religious or politicalgoals can ever justify acts of terrorism. Citizens of all countries loathe terrorism; they deserve that effectiveaction be taken to counter this scourge.

The international community must increase its efforts to combat terrorism. For the European Union the fightis a top priority. The Union and its Member States are collectively investing heavily in the efforts aimed atpreventing and countering terrorism. They are determined to continue to do so. The European Union standsready to work together with all partners in this most important undertaking.

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CONFERENCE OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTSOF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

APPOINTMENT OF A JUDGE TO THE COURT OF JUSTICEOF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

On 23 September 2004 the Chairman of the Conference of Representatives of the Governments of theMember States forwarded to the European Parliament, for information, a certified true copy of the decisionappointing

Aindrias Ó Caoimh

as judge at the Court of Justice of the European Communities, replacing Fidelma Macken, for the remainderof her term of office, that is to say from his swearing-in until 6 October 2009.

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ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE

PLENARY ASSEMBLY OF 15 AND 16 SEPTEMBER 2004

SUMMARY OF OPINIONS ADOPTED

Full text versions of EESC opinions are available in the 20 official languages on theCommittee's web site at the following address:

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Mr Atzo Nicolaï, Dutch Secretary of State for European Affairs, outlined the priorities of the Dutchpresidency.

1. EUROPEAN ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE

• Better economic governance in the EU

� Rapporteur: Mr van Iersel (Employers � NL)

� References: Own-initiative opinion � CESE 1203/2004

� Key points:1. Effective policy and integration are inconceivable without a clear, credible institutional frameworkwhich guarantees the follow-up to European commitments. For that reason the EESC gives explicitconsideration to institutional and administrative preconditions, i.e. good governance.

2. The Commission will need a firm operational basis in the enlarged Union. Inter-governmentalreflexes are tending to become stronger. The EESC warns strongly against this tendency. In this crucialperiod extending the qualified majority method will have positive effects. The EESC would argue that theCompetitiveness Council must become more transparent.

3. The European Council notes that the Commission is going to draw up a "roadmap" to strengthen andimplement the Lisbon Strategy. The EESC would argue that the "new style" Lisbon process should borrowfrom the successful methods of "Europe '92". Yet there are constant shortcomings in implementation. Othersubjects also deserve a place in the "new style" Lisbon process; these include:

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• sectoral industrial policy arising from joint consultation between industry (including the parties tocollective bargaining), the Commission and the Council;

• the output of EU technology programmes and platforms, more cross-frontier cooperation betweenresearch institutes and researchers in the Union, and promotion of cooperation between universityand business;

• regional policy, with special emphasis on knowledge and innovation.

4. Partnership for Change has great potential. It can lead to a new kind of communication and to newalliances between the many groups involved in the European integration process. This too is a part of "goodgovernance".

Contact: Mr Gilbert Marchlewitz(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 93 58 � e-mail: [email protected])

• Financial perspective 2007-2013

� Rapporteur: Mr Dassis (Employees � EL)

� References: COM(2004) 101 final � CESE 1204/2004

� Key points:The Committee outlines a generally positive view of the Commission's Communication to the Council andEuropean Parliament entitled "Building our Common Future: Financial and political outlook for the enlargedUnion 2007-2013". The Committee however highlights a series of reservations concerning theCommunication in particular the lack of finances for promoting the EU's Lisbon Strategy and sustainabledevelopment.

Contact: Mr Roberto Pietrasanta(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 93 13 � e-mail: [email protected])

2. REVITALISING ECONOMIC ACTIVITY

• Action Plan: European agenda for entrepreneurship

� Rapporteur: Mr Butters (Employers � UK)

� References: COM(2004) 70 final � CESE 1198/2004

� Key points:The Committee welcomes the Commission's Action Plan and reiterates its appreciation of the EnterpriseDirectorate-General�s efforts since this process began in early 2002. The Committee calls however for thedefinition of specific action points within each strategic area of the Action Plan that would be necessary tosuccessfully ensure its implementation. The Committee recognises at the same time that much of the ongoingaction required has to be taken by policy-makers beyond DG Enterprise.

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The Action Plan is just the starting point of an ongoing, long-term process. This process will only succeed ifit connects horizontally across a broad range of policy areas, and vertically among policy-makers at manylevels. The Action Plan and other related forthcoming Commission initiatives must trigger a positiveresponse from these policy-makers. The Committee calls particularly on other Commission Directorates-General and Member State authorities to play an active role. Incorporating the "think small first" approachinto the European Union's policy-making process would represent the single most significant contribution byEU institutions to promoting greater entrepreneurial activity across Europe.

European policy makers also need to find ways of "de-dramatising" entrepreneurship in terms of superficialperceptions. Specific groups such as young people but also older people need to be encouraged to seriouslyconsider entrepreneurial activities as a realistic and positive career option.

� Contact: Ms Aleksandra Klenke(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 98 99 – e-mail: [email protected])

• Tourism policy and public-private cooperation

� Rapporteur: Mr Mendoza (Employees � ES)


� Key points:The Committee sets out various sectoral, social, economic and environmental objectives for public-privatecooperation today.

It also lays down some principles and criteria for cooperation:

Principles: • Remits• Co-responsibility• Voluntary nature• Democracy. Criteria: • Concrete objectives• Relevance• Monitoring of results• Proportionality.

It also describes some specific types of partnership - both formal and informal.

With regard to benchmarking, the Committee quotes some successful experiences of public-privatecooperation in the sphere of European tourism.




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In conclusion, the Committee invites the Commission to study the possibility of creating a EuropeanConsultative Council on Tourism and reiterates its support, through an annual declaration, for the WorldTourism Day initiated by the World Tourism Organisation.

� Contact: Mr Nemesio Martinez(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 95 01 – e-mail: [email protected])

3. MANAGEMENT OF DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIAL CHANGE

• Research needs – demographic change

� Rapporteur: Ms Heinisch (Various Interests � DE)


� Key points:In the light of demographic change and the opportunities and risks involved for the quality of life of thegrowing numbers of older people in Europe, the Committee calls for:

a) the inclusion of a key action in this field in the seventh Framework Programme for Research; and

b) flanking measures to create a sound basis for timely policy planning, decision-making and action atboth European and national level.

Inter alia, the following flanking measures are deemed necessary to ensure compliance with Article 25 of theFundamental Rights Charter, which guarantees all older EU citizens the right to live in dignity and toparticipate actively as citizens and in decision-making processes:

- the establishment of a joint European observatory to build a European Agency on Ageing and adatabase to generate, concentrate and disseminate knowledge to improve the open method ofcoordination and draw practical policy conclusions; and

- the establishment of an "Ageing Society" category in the EESC.

� Contact: Mr Nemesio Martinez(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 95 01 – e-mail: [email protected])






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The Role of Women's Organisations as Non-State Actors in Implementing the CotonouAgreement

� Rapporteur: Ms Florio (Employees � IT)

� Reference: Own initiative � CESE 1205/2004

� Key points:In June 2000, the Cotonou Agreement was signed between the European Union and the ACP countries. Thisagreement introduced a participatory approach to development cooperation by recognising the importantcontribution of non-state actors and involving them in the definition of national development strategies.

The objective of this opinion is to highlight the specific contribution that women's organisations can maketowards development strategies in ACP countries, and to explore how to strengthen their contribution.

Based on the evidence compiled in various regional seminars and forums, it would appear that theinvolvement of women�s associations, organisations and NGOs in the framing of national strategies was verylimited. There is a large discrepancy between the intentions stated in the Cotonou Agreement and theirimplementation. Furthermore, few measures appear to have been taken to facilitate women�s participation.

If the European Union really wants to have a positive impact on the living conditions of women and poorpeople, there is a need for greater clarity and determination in defining the aims and objectives of support forwomen and of the steps that need taking.

The objective is to create the basic conditions that would enable women to become truly involved, valued,and supported, so that they achieve equality with men for the development of their countries.

Among the recommendations proposed are the following:

- the Delegations of the European Commission should be mandated to promote mainstreaming ofgender issues;

- an analysis of the existing situation relating to the status of women's organisations in ACP countriesshould be carried out;

- national strategy documents should include positive measures for women's organisations;- a specific budget for women's civil society organisations should be created;- fast track channels for access to funding by women's organisations should be introduced;- women's organisations should be equally represented at seminars organised by the EESC;- a conference on promoting the role of women as actors in the development process should be

organised by the EESC in the foreseeable future.

Contact: Ms Susanna Baizou(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 98 45 � e-mail: [email protected])

4. AGRICULTURE – SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACTOR

• Agriculture in peri-urban areas

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� Key points:This own-initiative EESC opinion proposes that mechanisms and instruments to conserve and develop peri-urban agricultural areas should be promoted. The EESC says that the first essential instrument must besocial, political and administrative recognition of these peri-urban areas and their key role in the relationshipbetween city and country. To ensure that such areas are given recognition across Europe, the EESC proposesthat a boost should be given to European action on peri-urban agricultural areas. Such action must recognisethe values and roles of such areas and prepare the way for each country to draw up specific legislation ontheir protection and development, based on common fundamental criteria. In the EESC's view, the dynamicand sustainable development of peri-urban agriculture and the areas in which it is practised can only beensured by allowing local authorities to play a key role. Moreover, in view of the precarious situation facingperi-urban agricultural areas and European peri-urban agriculture as a whole, the EESC believes it isessential to establish a European observatory for peri-urban agriculture that not only has a Europeanperspective on peri-urban agricultural areas and the agricultural activity practised in them, but also acts as areference centre for monitoring, analysing and raising awareness of the situation of peri-urban agriculture inEurope and a place where local and regional authorities and different European bodies can come together todiscuss this issue, proposing initiatives for the conservation and development of these peri-urban areas andtheir agriculture.

� Contact: Mrs Eleonora Di Nicolantonio(Tel.: 00 32 546 94 54 � e-mail: [email protected])

5. THE SINGLE MARKET – TAX HARMONISATION AND SIMPLIFICATION OF TRADE RULES

• Common system of VAT – recast

� Rapporteur: Mr Burani (Employers � IT)

� References: COM(2004) 246 final � 2004/0079 (CNS) � CESE 1202/2004

� Key points:The Committee's intention is not to criticise Member States� VAT policies; it is fully aware that there are stillmany internal economic and political factors influencing their decisions. However, the Committee calls forthe issue as a whole to be reviewed in the near future so that a definitive system can be put in place and oneof the major remaining barriers to the achievement of a single market based on common rules can be reducedor even removed.

Contact: Ms Borbála Szij(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 92 54 � e-mail: [email protected])

• Seed - Official supervision/third countries

– Rapporteur: Mr Bros (Various Interests � FR)





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� References: COM(2004) 263 final � 2004/0086 CNS � CESE 1207/2004

� Contact: Mrs Katalin Gönczy(Tel.: 00 32 546 98 18 – e-mail: [email protected])

6. RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT IN INDUSTRY AND TRADE

• Type-approval of motor vehicles

� Rapporteur: Mr Ranocchiari (Employers � IT)

� References: COM(2004) 162 final � 2004/0053 COD � CESE 1200/2004 � Contact: Ms Aleksandra Klenke (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 98 99 – e-mail: [email protected])

• Integration of Environmental Aspects

– Rapporteur: Mr Pezzini (Employers � IT) � References: COM(2004) 130 final � CESE 1208/2004

� Contact: Mrs Katalin Gönczy

(Tel.: 00 32 546 98 18 – e-mail: [email protected])

7. PROMOTION OF EUROPEAN CULTURE

• Film heritage

� Rapporteur: Mr Braghin (Employers � IT) � References: COM(2004) 171 final � 2004/0066 COD � CESE 1201/2004 � Contact: Mr Raffaele Del Fiore

(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 97 94 – e-mail: [email protected])

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