A C T I V I T I E S · A C T I V I T I E S 09/A-99 Directorate-General for the Presidency. Bulletin...

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A C T I V I T I E S

09/A-99

Directorate-General for the Presidency


ABBREVIATIONS USED

Political Groups

PPE Group of the European People’s Party (Christian Democrats) and European DemocratsPSE Group of the Party of European SocialistsELDR Group of the European Liberal Democrat and Reform PartyVerts/ALE Group of the Greens / European Free AllianceGUE/NGL Confederal Group of the European United Left – Nordic Green LeftUEN Union for Europe of the Nations GroupEDD Group for a Europe of Democracies and DiversitiesNI Non-attached Members

Committees

AFET Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence PolicyBUDG Committee on BudgetsCONT Committee on Budgetary ControlLIBE Committee on Citizens’ Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home AffairsECON Committee on Economic and Monetary AffairsJURI Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal MarketINDU Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and EnergyEMPL Committee on Employment and Social AffairsENVI Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer PolicyAGRI Committee on Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentPECH Committee on FisheriesREGI Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and TourismCULT Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and SportDEVE Committee on Development and CooperationAFCO Committee on Constitutional AffairsFEMM Committee on Women’s Rights and Equal OpportunitiesPETI Committee on PetitionsENQU Temporary Committee of Inquiry

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CONTENTS 3


GENERAL INFORMATION

European Parliament

Membership of the European Parliament ..........................................................................................6Membership of the Political Groups ..................................................................................................8Summary of Question Time – October I 1999 ...................................................................................9Written Declarations – 1999 ............................................................................................................10Selection of Studies undertaken by the Directorate-General for Researchin response to requests .....................................................................................................................11

Common Foreign and Security Policy

Declaration on the Sharm-El-Sheikh Memorandum.........................................................................13Declaration concerning a ban on the supply and sale of petroleum and petroleum productsto the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY), and concerning additional restrictive measuresagainst the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia ....................................................................................13Declaration on contribution to the promotion of the early entry into force of the ComprehensiveNuclear Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) ....................................................................................................14Declaration on the outcome of the referendum on civil concord and peace in Algeria....................14Declaration on Indonesia ..................................................................................................................15Declaration on the Democratic Republic of Congo ..........................................................................15Declaration on the situation in East and West Timor .......................................................................16Declaration on the disappearance of Mr. Victor Gonchar, Deputy Chairman of13th Supreme Soviet of Belarus.........................................................................................................17Declaration on the demilitarisation of the KLA ...............................................................................17Declaration on Korean Peninsula......................................................................................................18Declaration on the forced removals of civilians in Burundi .............................................................18Declaration on the Presidential Election and Referendum in Abkhazia ...........................................19Declaration on the intra-Togolese dialogue and its facilitation ........................................................20Declaration on the peace process in Guatemala................................................................................20Declaration on the Democratic Republic of Congo ..........................................................................21Declaration on the killing of members of a humanitarian mission in Burundi.................................22Declaration on Burma/Myanmar ......................................................................................................22Declaration on the extension of the cease-fire in Sudan...................................................................23Declaration on the decision of the Insonesian People’s Consultative Assembly on East Timor......23Declaration on the situation in Belarus.............................................................................................24

Conference of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States

Appointment of the President and Members of the Commission of the E.C. …..............................25Appointment of a Judge at the Court of Justice of the E.C. .............................................................26

CONTENTS4


SUMMARY OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

A. Resolutions and Decisions Adopted

Part-session from 4 to 7 October 1999 ................................................................................28

B. Question Time (Document B5-0030/99)

On 5 and 6 October 1999 ....................................................................................................35

GENERAL INFORMATION 5


GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION6


EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

MEMBERSHIP OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

RESIGNATION OF A FRENCH MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT-----------------------------------------------------------

In accordance with Rule 8(3) of the Rules of Procedure,

Mr Nicolas SARKOZY (PPE/F)

submitted his resignation as a Member of the European Parliament with effect as at 15 September1999.

Parliament took note of that resignation at its plenary sitting of 4 October 1999.

Mr SARKOZY had been a Member of the European Parliament since 20 July 1999, and belongedto the Group of the European People’s Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats (PPE).

He had also been a Member of the Committee on Budgets.

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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE ELECTION OF A SPANISH MEMBERTO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

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The President of the European Parliament received official notification of the election, with effectas at 20 September 1999, of:

Mr Juan Andrés NARANJO ESCOBAR

as replacement for Mrs Loyola de PALACIO VALLELERSUNDI (PPE/E), appointed as Vice-President of the European Commission.

Parliament took note of that election at its plenary sitting of 4 October 1999.

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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE ELECTION OF A FRENCH MEMBEROF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

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At its sitting of 25 October 1999, the European Parliament took note of the election of:

Mr Brice HORTEFEUX

to replace Mr Nicolas SARKOZY (PPE/F), with effect from 15 September 1999.

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MEMBERSHIP OF THE POLITICAL GROUPS

At its sitting of 25 October 1999, the European Parliament took note that:

Mr Marco FORMENTINI

had joined the Group of the European Liberal, Democrat and Reform Party (ELDR) with effectfrom 5 October 1999.

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EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

SUMMARY OF QUESTIONS TIMEOCTOBER I 1999

InstitutionNo. of

questionstabled

No. ofquestions

taken

Questionswith

writtenanswer

Supplementaryquestions

Lapsedquestions(authorabsent)

Questionswithdrawn

by theauthor

Questionsalready onthe agenda

Representativesof the otherInstitutions

Council 27 15 10 9 1 0 1 M. SASI

Commission 59 15 43 13 1 0 0

M. BARNIERM. NIELSONM. VERHEUGENM. BYRNEMme REDINGM. PATTENM. FISCHLER

Total 86 30 53 22 2 0 1



WRITTEN DECLARATIONS - 19991

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

7/99

8/99

9/99

168.504

168.513

168.514

HELMER, KAUPPI,DUCARNE, DOYLE

Roy PERRY

Ward BEYSEN

On country sports

On the location of the seat of the EuropeanParliament

On reasons for abstaining on the Tampereresolution

13.10.1999

26.10.1999

03.11.1999

22.01.2000

18.02.2000

18.02.2000

12

13

1

1 Situation as at 29.10.1999



SELECTION OF STUDIES UNDERTAKEN BY THE DIRECTORATE-GENERALFOR RESEARCH IN RESPONSE TO REQUESTS1

No. Subject No.Pages

LanguagesAvailable

Date

Comparative Law, Budget

98/12/031 "Software protection" – Directives,propositions de directives communautaires etles normes existant en Italie

5 FR Apr 99

99/02/052 Ausschüsse im Repräsentantenhaus und Senatder USA und deren Zuständigkeiten

5 DE Apr 99

99/04/018 1) Bilan de la législature: Le statut desassistants parlementaires auprès du PE

2) La réforme du règlement3) Bilan de la législature: Renforcement des

procédures pour le contrôle du budget

11 FR Apr 99

International & Institutional Affairs

99/01/053 Customs union and financial cooperation withTurkey

10 EN Feb 99

99/01/056 South Africa : political and economicsituation and EU-South Africa relations

18 EN Feb 99

99/02/010 Briefing note on the EU-US banana dispute 8 EN Apr 99

99/02/050 Briefing note on the former YugoslavRepublic of Macedonia

8 EN Feb 99

99/03/058 Statut des Députés 1 FR Mar 99

1 Where a study exists in several languages, the original language is first on the list.

(DORSALE) = Analytical note prepared by DG IV on proposed legislation.Copies of these studies may be obtained from the «Work in Progress» (W.I.P.) Service, DG IV, Schuman 6/31, Luxembourg,FAX (352) 4300 22506. (Please state which language you require).



No. Subject No.Pages

LanguagesAvailable

Date

99/03/065 Briefing note on the Millennium Round 7 EN Mar 99

99/04/014 Briefing note on EU-US Dispute on hush kitsfor reducing aircraft noise

8 EN Apr 99

Social, Women, Health & Culture

99/03/006 List of reports of the committee onemployment and social affairs (September1994 - February 1999)

10 EN Mar 99

99/03/057 Breast Implants 4 EN Apr 99



COMMON FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY

88/99

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the Sharm-El-Sheikh Memorandum

Brussels, 7 September 1999

The European Union congratulates Prime Minister Barak and President Arafat for the conclusion ofdifficult negotiations between the parties of the Wye River agreement. The memorandum is animportant step which re-establishes confidence and gives new optimism for accelerated final statustalks.

The EU is firmly committed to the Middle East Peace Process and is ready to facilitate talks andimplementation of the existing agreements.

The EU hopes that the memorandum opens the way for a final, just, lasting and comprehensivepeace within a reasonable timeframe. All tracks of the peace process should now be activated bytaking concrete steps.

Foreign Minister Tarja Halonen has sent today a letter on behalf of the European Union to PresidentArafat in order to support the Sharm El Sheikh Memorandum.

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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionby the Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union,the associated countries Cyprus and Malta and the EFTA countries, members of theEuropean Economic Area concerning a ban on the supply and sale of petroleum and

petroleum products to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY), and concerningadditional restrictive measures against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia


The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associatedcountries Cyprus and Malta and the EFTA countries, members of the European Economic Area,declare that they share the objectives of Common Position 1999/604/CFSP defined by the Councilon 3 September 1999 on the basis of Article J.2 of the Treaty on European Union amendingCommon Position 1999/273/CFSP concerning a ban on the supply and sale of petroleum andpetroleum products to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY), and Common Position1999/318/CFSP concerning additional restrictive measures against the Federal Republicof Yugoslavia. They will ensure that their national policies conform to that Common Position.

The European Union takes note of this commitment and welcomes it.* * *



90/99

Declaration by the European Unionand the associated countries of Central and Eastern Europe,

the associated countries Cyprus and Malta and Iceland and Norway, EFTA countries members of the European Economic Area on

contribution to the promotion of the early entry into force of the Comprehensive NuclearTest-Ban Treaty (CTBT)


The associated countries of Central and Eastern Europe, the associated countries Cyprus and Maltaand Iceland and Norway, EFTA countries members of the EEA, declare that they share theobjectives of the Common Position adopted by the Council of the European Union on 29 July 1999on the basis of Article 15 of the Treaty on European Union, relating to the European Union'scontribution to the promotion of the early entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-BanTreaty (CTBT). They will ensure that their national policies conform to that Common Position.

The European Union takes note of this commitment and welcomes it.

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91/99

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the outcome of the referendum on civil concord and peace in Algeria


The European Union welcomes the outcome of the referendum, held on 16 September in Algeria,which expressed the support of the Algerian people for President Bouteflika΄s vision of nationalreconciliation and peace.

The European Union hopes that Algeria will finally be able to emerge from the violence its peoplehave suffered for a number of years and embark on a process of national reconstruction that willyield the political stability necessary for the fostering of economic and social progress. The European Union confirms its readiness to support and encourage the reform process inAlgeria, particularly by way of Euro-mediterranean co-operation, including the speedy resumptionof negotiations on the conclusion of an Euro-mediterranean Association Agreement. The EUattaches great importance to continuing the political dialogue entered into with Algeria and looksforward to the ministerial level meeting with the EU troika scheduled for November 3rd this year inAlgiers.

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92/99

Declaration by the European Union and Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary,Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the associated countries

Cyprus and Malta, the EFTA countries members of the EEAon Indonesia


Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, the Slovak Republicand Slovenia, the associated countries Cyprus and Malta and the EFTA countries, members of theEEA, declare that they share the objectives of the Council Common Position concerning restrictivemeasures against Indonesia. They will ensure that their national policies conform to that CommonPosition.


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93/99

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the Democratic Republic of Congo


In her declaration 3 of September 1999, the European Union acknowledged the completion of thesigning of the Lusaka agreement and expressed her readiness to support the implementation of theagreement, provided that all the parties themselves implement it in accordance with its terms.

However, the EU remains deeply concerned of the delays in the implementation of the agreementby the parties, and the continued military activities and hostile propaganda. The essentialrequirements for the implementation of the agreement have not been fulfilled: for instance, theselection of the representatives for the Joint Military Commission has not been completed and thefacilitator for the national dialogue has not been agreed upon by all the parties.

The EU therefore strongly urges all parties to fully abide by the contents and time-table of theagreement, which is the negotiated instrument for a peaceful solution of the conflict. The EU alsoencourages the UN and the OAU to make all necessary efforts to support the implementation of theagreement.

The EU continues to be willing to support various components in the implementation of theagreement, such as the peace-keeping operations by the UN and the OAU, the Joint MilitaryCommission, the national dialogue, the reintegration of refugees and displaced people in theircountries of origin and the process of democratisation, rehabilitation and reconstruction in theDemocratic Republic of Congo.



The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associatedcountries Cyprus and Malta, and the EFTA countries, members of the European Economic Areaalign themselves with this declaration.

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94/99

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the situation in East and West Timor


The European Union welcomes the progress in the deployment of the International Force in EastTimor. It shows the willingness of the international community to find a peaceful and lastingsolution to the question of East Timor based on the self-determination of the people of East Timor.Fear is giving way for hope in East Timor.

We commend and continue to support the work of the Secretary General and the United NationsMission in East Timor in pursuing the consultation process towards the independence of EastTimor.

The European Union praises the contribution of those UN Member States who have given troopsand material support to the International Force. The participation of regional states is especiallyimportant for the success of the operation. We wish to pay tribute to those Asian and, in particular,ASEAN states who have contributed to the establishment of the international force. It clearly showstheir interest in the maintenance of peace and security in the region.

In this context we commend the cooperation of the Indonesian Government with the internationalforce. Complete and early withdrawal of the Indonesian armed forces from East Timor as well asrapid containment and disarmament of any paramilitary elements in the territory are crucial for theoperation to achieve its immediate objectives, namely to protect the civilian population and allowan immediate and full-scale beginning of humanitarian assistance.

The EU remains gravely concerned over the humanitarian situation in East Timor and, particularly,in West Timor. The EU repeats its earlier appeals for allowing immediate safe access forinternational humanitarian organisations to both East and West Timor. Refugees in West Timormust be free to decide themselves whether they want to return to East Timor. Indonesian authoritiesremain responsible for their safety and humanitarian needs. The international community standsready to help the Indonesian authorities.

The EU supports calls for establishing an international Commission of Inquiry to investigate casesin which international humanitarian law has allegedly been violated. Impunity for atrocities cannotbe tolerated.

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95/99

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the disappearance of Mr. Victor Gonchar,

Deputy Chairman of the 13th Supreme Soviet of BelarusBrussels, 23 September 1999

The European Union is deeply worried by the disappearance of Mr. Victor Gonchar, deputychairman of the 13th Supreme Soviet of Belarus, on the evening of 16 September.

Referring to the assurances given during discussions held in Minsk between the representatives ofthe EU and Belarusian authorities, the European Union calls upon the Belarusian authorities to doeverything in their power to locate Mr. Gonchar's whereabouts and ensure his safety. The EUexpects the results of these investigations to bring early results. The EU also reminds them of thefact that the previous disappearances of Ms Tamara Vinnikova, former Central Bank chairwoman,and General Yuri Zakharenko, former interior minister, are still unclarified.

The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associatedcountries Cyprus and Malta, and the EFTA countries members of the European Economic Areaalign themselves with this declaration.

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96/99

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the demilitarisation of the KLA


The European Union welcomes the announcement by KFOR command that the Kosovo LiberationArmy have completed their disarmament obligations. The European Union also welcomes theformation of the multi-ethnic Kosovo Protection Corps, under the political authority of the UnitedNations Mission in Kosovo and under the operational control of KFOR, to assist UNMIK inprotection against civil emergencies. This humanitarian and rescue structure will facilitate theadaptation of the former KLA members into the civilian society.

The European Union expects full and unconditional observation of the agreements and fullysupports KFOR in the implementation of the agreements. This will pave the way for a process ofstabilisation and demilitarisation of Kosovar society, development of civilian institutions and inter-ethnic co-operation. The European Union remains firmly committed to assisting the people ofKosovo in their efforts to establish a democratic, multi-ethnic and pluralistic Kosovo, based on therule of law and full respect for human rights, and re-establishing confidence among the peoples ofKosovo.

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97/99

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon Korean Peninsula


The European Union welcomes the recent statement by the DPRK to freeze missile test-launcheswhile the talks between the United States and the DPRK continue. The EU expects that this move willbe a start for concrete results in the field of non-proliferation.

Dialogue is the best way to reduce tensions and enhance regional stability. The recent constructivetalks between the United States and the DPRK have had a positive effect towards normalisation ofrelations between the US and the DPRK.

The EU recalls that meaningful North-South-Korean dialogue is vital for any lasting peace on thePeninsula. The EU reconfirms its support for the policy of engagement and invites the two Koreas toresume their direct dialogue without preconditions. The EU for its part is prepared to continue tosupport international efforts to promote stability and peace in the area and is prepared to have anotherround of dialogue with the DPRK.

The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associatedcountries Cyprus and Malta, and the EFTA countries, members of the European Economic Area alignthemselves with this declaration.

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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the forced removals of civilians in Burundi

Brussels, 8 October 1999

The European Union strongly deplores the renewed outbreak of violence and internal conflict over thepast few weeks in Burundi, mainly in the southern part of the country and around the capital,Bujumbura.

The European Union is disturbed by the renewed rebel attacks the first victim of which has been thecivilian population.

It is also particularly concerned about the recent forced removals by the Burundi army of some260 000 civilians in the countryside round Bujumbura.

The European Union deplores the violation of human rights, the loss of human life and the destructionof property which have been the hallmark of this operation. It regrets the anguish and suffering towhich the civilian population was subjected during their forced transfer to the assembly areas.



The European Union calls upon the Burundi Government to call a halt to the policy of forcedremovals and to allow the people to return to their property as quickly as possible. In the meantime iturges that Government to provide the people with improved sanitary and temporary accommodationconditions.

It notes that the Burundi Government has assured United Nations representatives and internationalnon-governmental organisations free access to all of the camps concerned to enable them to providehumanitarian assistance. It asks the Burundi authorities to continue to afford the Office of the HighCommissioner for Human Rights in Burundi and its observers the same access.

The European Union hopes that all Burundi rebel movements will join the Arusha peace process andthat all the parties in the Burundi conflict will choose the path of negotiation rather than that ofviolence and conflict.


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99/99

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the Presidential Election and Referendum in Abkhazia


The European Union regrets that the authorities in Abkhazia, Georgia held so-called PresidentialElections on 3 October together with a referendum on the Constitution of Abkhazia. The electionswere described as unacceptable and illegitimate in UN Security Council Resolution 1255 of 29 July1999. The European Union considers the elections and the referendum null and void and the holdingof them detrimental to the efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict within the Geneva process.

Simultaneously the EU wants to reiterate the necessity of finding a definitive and just solution to theAbkhazian problem by political negotiations. The solution should show respect for the territorialintegrity of Georgia and the necessity of granting maximum autonomy for Abkhazia which wouldpermit the Abkhazians to express their identity within Georgia.

It must be underlined that it is equally essential to ensure a safe return for the refugees.

The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associatedcountries Cyprus and Malta, and the EFTA countries Iceland and Liechtenstein, members of theEuropean Economic Area align themselves with this declaration.

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100/99

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the intra-Togolese dialogue and its facilitation


The European Union welcomes the progress made in the talks on the political situation in Togo inJuly by the Togolese parties and assisted by European Union and OIF (Organisation Internationalede la Francophonie) facilitators and security experts. The progress resulted in the Lomé FrameworkAgreement of July 29, 1999.

The European Union appeals to all Togolese parties for an efficient implementation of the terms ofthe Framework Agreement. The implementation should be made in good faith and with respect forhuman rights.

The European Union is ready to support the facilitators' mission, within the scope and in accordancewith the rules of the Lomé Convention, trusting that it will lead to the restoration of democracy inTogo and consequently to the normalisation of the relations between the European Union and Togo.


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101/99

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the peace process in Guatemala


1. The European Union welcomes the "Encounter for Peace" convened by the "Comission deAcompanamiento" as a further expression of the joint efforts by different sectors of Guatemalansociety to promote the implementation of the Peace Agreements. The EU congratulates all thoseinvolved with the achievements so far in the peace process.

2. The peace process started more than ten years ago hand in hand with the process ofdemocratisation. The end of the armed conflict and the signing of the Peace Agreements werebrought about by the efforts of various successive governments in cooperation with social,economic and political organisations. Equally, the implementation of the Peace Agreementsrequires the joint efforts of all sectors of Guatemalan society for a sustained period to turn theagreed measures and objectives into lasting reality, including full respect for human rights, equalopportunities for the indigenous population, reform of the judicial system, fiscal reform, andreconciliation based on truth, among others.



3. The EU has fully committed itself to support the implementation of the Peace Agreements, whilstrecognising that the bulk of the efforts to eradicate the underlying causes of the armed confrontationhave to be shouldered by the Guatemalans themselves. The EU stands ready to continue its effortsto help bring about the profound changes needed to secure lasting peace on the assumption thatGuatemala is fully prepared to go ahead with the peace process.

4. The EU therefore calls upon all Guatemalans to clearly commit themselves to the continuation ofthe peace process and to full implementation of the Peace Agreements.

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102/99

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the Democratic Republic of Congo


On 16 July 1999, the European Union expressed its willingness to support the Lusaka Agreementprovided that the parties themselves complied with the terms thereof. It again declares itself firmlyresolved to support implementation of the agreement, in its various components, including the JointMilitary Commission and the national dialogue, the peace-keeping operations by the UN and theOAU, the reintegration of refugees and displaced people in their countries of origin and the processof democratisation, rehabilitation and reconstruction in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The European Union remains concerned at the slow pace at which the main provisions of theAgreement are being applied and at which the bodies and mechanisms for implementing it are beingestablished. It urges the parties to support this fragile peace process and to avoid returning toconflict.

The European Union welcomes the fact that the first meeting of the Joint Military Commission, akey element of the Lusaka Agreement, is to be held on 11 October 1999 and is considering thepossibility of providing it with financial support as soon as it is able to function.

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103/99

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the killing of members of a humanitarian mission in Burundi


The European Union strongly condemns the renewed outbreak of indiscriminate violence in Burundi,the main victims of which continue to be the people of that country.

The European Union is particularly outraged at and condemns the attack on a humanitarian missionin Rutana province on Tuesday 12 October. It is shocked by the massacre of several members ofthat mission, Burundians and expatriates, including two representatives of UN agencies, and offersits condolences to the victims’ families.

It calls for the perpetrators of this massacre to be brought to justice.

The European Union wishes to make a further, urgent appeal to all the Burundian parties to put an endwithout delay to all acts of violence and to reach an early agreement on the terms of a ceasefire and areturn to civil peace, reconciliation and democracy in Burundi.


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104/99 Declaration No 104 was not available when this document went to press

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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union,by the Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the

associated countries Cyprus and Malta and the EFTA countries,members of the European Economic Area on Burma/Myanmar


The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associatedcountries Cyprus and Malta and the EFTA countries, members of the European Economic Area,declare that they share the objectives of the Council Common Position concerningBurma/Myanmar. They will ensure that their national policies conform to that Common Position.


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106/99

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the extension of the cease-fire in Sudan


The European Union welcomes the decision made by the Sudanese Government as well as theSudan People's Liberation Army to extend the cease-fire in Southern Sudan for a further threemonths. The European Union considers this as an important measure in enhancing and securing thesupply of humanitarian aid in the war affected areas as well as a positive step towards a conduciveatmosphere for achieving a lasting peace.

The European Union reiterates its appeal to both parties to proceed to a permanent andcomprehensive humanitarian cease-fire and to a prompt resumption of the peace negotiations inNairobi as decided in the last round of talks within the IGAD peace process.


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107/99

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the decision of the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly

on East TimorBrussels, 21 October 1999

The European Union welcomes the decision of the Indonesian People’s Consultative Assembly(MPR) on 19 October to declare as void the 1978 decree incorporating East Timor to Indonesia. Thisdecision is an important step in the UN-led process to pursue arrangements for a peaceful and orderlytransfer of authority in East Timor to the United Nations.

The EU, together with the international community, looks forward to a smooth and peaceful transitionof East Timor to full independence and trusts that the Government of Indonesia will fully co-operateto this aim.


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108/99

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the situation in BelarusBrussels, 21 October 1999

The European Union condemns in the strongest terms the violence which took place at thedemonstration in Minsk on 17 October.

The European Union calls for the immediate release of the political figures arrested after thedemonstration, in particular Mr Statkevitch, and of those previously detained.

The European Union reiterates the importance it attaches to a genuine political dialogue, yet to beestablished in practice, designed in due course to create the conditions for the holding of free anddemocratic elections, with international observers. Such elections are the only way for the peopleof Belarus to achieve genuine political legitimacy.

The European Union rejects the one-sided version of events claiming that the opposition was solelyto blame and accusing the West of helping to finance the demonstration.


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109/99 Declaration No 109 was not available when this document went to press

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

APPOINTMENT OF THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERSOF THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

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On 15 September 1999, the President of the Conference of Representatives of the Governments ofthe Member States sent the European Parliament, for information, a certified copy of the decisionappointing

Romano PRODI

President of the Commission

and

Michel BARNIERFrits BOLKESTEINPhilippe BUSQUINDavid BYRNELoyola de PALACIO VALLE LERSUNDIAnna DIAMANTOPOULOUFranz FISCHLERNeil KINNOCKPascal LAMYErkki LIIKANENMario MONTIPoul NIELSONChristopher PATTENViviane REDINGMichaele SCHREYERPedro SOLBES MIRAGünter VERHEUGENAntónio VITORINOMargot WALLSTRÖM

Members of the Commission

for the period from 16 September 1999 to 22 January 2000 and for the period from 23 January 2000to 22 January 2005.

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

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On 17 September 1999, the President of the Conference of Representatives of the Governments ofthe Member States sent the European Parliament, for information, a certified copy of the decisionappointing

Mrs Fidelma MACKEN

judge at the Court of Justice from the date of her swearing in until 6 October 2003, to replace andcomplete the term of office of Mr John MURRAY, who has resigned.

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A. RESOLUTIONS AND DECISIONS ADOPTED1

PART-SESSION FROM 4 TO 7 OCTOBER 1999(Strasbourg I)

Codecision procedure

Confirmation of first readings

INDU/WESTENDORP y CABEZA (A5-0008/1999/REV)6.10.1999 PV p. II/7Council position: procedure without debateCommission position: procedure without debateLegislative resolution of the European Parliament on current legislative procedures pending as at 1May 1999 in the area of industry, external trade, research and energy (Commission communicationto the European Parliament and the Council - Effects of the entry into force of the AmsterdamTreaty (see list in Annex I)SEC(1999)581, C4-0219/1999

1 Part A of this summary was drawn up by DGII, Directorate B,

Action taken on Parliamentary Acts (tel. 42661 – e-mail : [email protected]).

Key:PV = Minutes, provisional edition, page no. ...CRE = Verbatim Report of Proceedings, provisional edition, speech no. …

Summary of resolutions and decisions adopted

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AVC4%

CNS 39%

AA43%

COD: codecision AVC: assent CNS: consultation AA: other acts

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ENVI/JACKSON (A5-0014/1999)6.10.1999 PV p. II/8Council position: procedure without debateCommission position: procedure without debateLegislative resolution of the European Parliament on current legislative procedures pending as at 1May 1999 in the area of the environment, public health and consumer policy (Commissioncommunication to the European Parliament and the Council – Effects of the entry into force of theAmsterdam Treaty (See list in Annex II)SEC(1999)581, C4-0219/1999

Second reading

Approval of the common position of the Council with amendments

INDU/AHERN (A5-0015/1999)6.10.1999 PV p. II/15Council position: noneCommission position: CRE 2-117, 3-082European Parliament legislative resolution on common position (EC) No 25/1999 adopted by theCouncil with a view to the adoption of a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Counciladopting a multiannual programme for the promotion of energy efficiency (SAVE) (1998-2002)7123/1/1999, C5-0033/1999, 1997/0371

INDU/LANGEN (A5-0016/1999)6.10.1999 PV p. II/10Council position: noneCommission position: CRE 2-105, 3-080European Parliament legislative resolution on common position (EC) No 29/1999 adopted by theCouncil with a view to the adoption of a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Counciladopting a multiannual programme for the promotion of renewable energy sources in theCommunity (Altener) (1998-2002)7122/1/1999, C5-0032/1999, 1997/0370

Assent procedure

DEVE/KINNOCK (A5-0020/1999)6.10.1999 PV p. II/19Council position: noneCommission position: CRE 2-139, 2-141, 3-087European Parliament Decision on the proposal for a Council and Commission Decision concerningthe conclusion of the trade, development and cooperation agreement between the EuropeanCommunity, on the one part, and the Republic of South Africa, on the other part8731/1999, COM (1999)245, C5-0154/1999, 1999/0112



Consultation procedure

Approval of the legislative proposal without amendments

LIBE/procedure without report6.10.1999 PV p. II/4Council position: procedure without debateCommission position: procedure without debateCouncil Decision adjusting the remuneration and allowances applicable to Europol employees10097/99, C5-0090/1999, 1999/0810

LIBE/procedure without report6.10.1999 PV p. II/4Council position: procedure without debateCommission position: procedure without debateCouncil Decision amending the Council Act of 3 December 1998 laying down the staff regulationsapplicable to Europol employees, with regard to the establishment of remuneration, pensions andother financial entitlements in euro10098/1999, C5-0089/1999, 1999/0811

INDU/procedure without report6.10.1999 PV p. II/4Council position: procedure without debateCommission position: procedure without debateDraft decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IV (Energy) to the EEA Agreement -Draft common position of the CommunitySEC(1999)0780, C5-0060/1999, 1999/0807

INDU/procedure without report6.10.1999 PV p. II/5Council position: procedure without debateCommission position: procedure without debateDraft Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IV (Energy) to the EEA Agreement -Draft common position of the CommunitySEC(1999)0781, C5-0061/1999, 1999/0808

INDU/procedure without report6.10.1999 PV p. II/5Council position: procedure without debateCommission position: procedure without debateDraft Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex I (Veterinary and PhytosanitaryMatters) to the EEA Agreement – Draft common position of the CommunitySEC(1999)0986, C5-0100/1999, 1999/0812



INDU/procedure without report6.10.1999 PV p. II/5Council position: procedure without debateCommission position: procedure without debateDraft Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex I (Veterinary and PhytosanitaryMatters) to the EEA Agreement - Draft common position of the CommunitySEC(1999)1037 – C5-0101/1999 – 1999/0813

INDU/procedure without report6.10.1999 PV p. II/6Council position: procedure without debateCommission position: procedure without debateDraft Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex I (Veterinary and PhytosanitaryMatters) to the EEA Agreement - Draft common position of the CommunitySEC(1999)1050 – C5-0102/1999 – 1999/0814

AGRI/procedure without report6.10.1999 PV p. II/6Council position: procedure without debateCommission position: procedure without debateProposal for a Council Decision amending Decision 91/666/EEC establishing Community reservesof foot-and-mouth disease vaccinesCOM(1999) 290 – C5-0126/1999 – 1999/0121

Approval of the legislative proposal with amendments

INDU/MARTIN (A5-0017/1999)6.10.1999 PV p. II/20Council position: noneCommission position: CRE 2-089Proposal for a Council Decision providing further macro-financial assistance to BulgariaCOM(1999)403, C5-098/1999, 1999/0165

INDU/MARTIN (A5-0018/1999)6.10.1999 PV p. II/24Council position: noneCommission position: CRE 2-089Proposal for a Council Decision providing supplementary macro-financial assistance to the formerYugoslav Republic of MacedoniaCOM(1999)404, C5-009/1999, 1999/0166



INDU/MARTIN (A5-0019/1999)6.10.1999 PV p. II/28Council position: noneCommission position: CRE 2-089Proposal for a Council Decision providing further macro-financial assistance to RomaniaCOM(1999)405, C5-0097/1999, 1999/0167

Resolutions adopted following statements by other institutions

PPE, PSE, ELDR, Greens/ALE, GUE/NGL and Mrs Muscardini (B5-0121, 0122, 0126, 0137 and0139/1999)6.10.1999 PV p. II/32Council position: noneCommission position: CRE 2-065, 2-080Resolution on the International AIDS Conference in Lusaka (Zambia)

PPE, PSE, ELDR, Greens/ALE and Mrs Muscardini (B5-0120, 0124, 0129 and 0140/1999)6.10.1999 PV p. II/35Council position: CRE 3-008, 3-042Commission position: CRE 3-009, 3-043Resolution on Turkey

Greens/ALE, PSE, ELDR, PPE, GUE/NGL and Mrs Muscardini (B5-0119, 0125, 0130, 0134 and0136/1999)6.10.1999 PV p. II/38Council position: CRE 3-047, 3-070Commission position: CRE 3-049, 3-071Resolution on the Sharm el-Sheikh agreement and relaunching the peace process in the Middle East

Resolutions on topical and urgent subjects of major importance

ELDR, PSE, GUE/NGL, Greens/ALE and PPE (B5-0142, 0149, 0158, 0168 and 0177/1999)7.10.1999 PV p. II/2Council position: noneCommission position: CRE 4-018Resolution on the war in Chechnya

ELDR, PSE, GUE/NGL, Greens/ALE and PPE (B5-0143, 0152, 0157, 0163 and 0175/1999)7.10.1999 PV p. II/5Council position: noneCommission position: CRE 4-029Resolution on the first annual review of the EU Code of Conduct on the export or transfer of arms



ELDR, PSE, GUE/NGL, Greens/ALE and PPE (B5-0144, 0155, 0159, 0169 and 0171/1999)7.10.1999 PV p. II/7Council position: noneCommission position: CRE 4-062Resolution on the vote on the UN General Assembly resolution on the creation of a universalmoratorium on capital punishment

ELDR, PSE, Greens/ALE and PPE (B5-0145, 0153, 0167 and 072/1999)7.10.1999 PV p. II/8Council position: noneCommission position: CRE 4-062Resolution on the serious violations of human rights on the Moluccas in Indonesia

ELDR, PSE, Greens/ALE and PPE (B5-0146, 0154, 0164 and 0173/1999)7.10.1999 PV p. II/10Council position: noneCommission position: CRE 4-062Resolution on the situation in Belarus

ELDR, PSE, Greens/ALE and PPE (B5-0147, 0151, 0166 and 0174/1999)7.10.1999 PV p. II/12Council position: noneCommission position: CRE 4-062, 4-065Resolution on abuses against Roma and other minorities in the new Kosovo

UEN, ELDR, PSE, GUE/NGL, Greens/ALE and PPE (B5-0148, 0156, 0160 and 0176/1999)7.10.1999 PV p. II/14Council position: noneCommission position: CRE 4-078Resolution on the air disaster at Ustica

ELDR, PSE, GUE/NGL, Greens/ALE and PPE (B5-0141, 0150, 0161 and 0170/1999)7.10.1999 PV p. II/16Council position: noneCommission position: CRE 4-092Resolution on the nuclear accident in Japan

PPE, PSE and Greens/ALE (B5-0118/1999)7.10.1999 PV p. II/18Council position: CRE 3-206, 3-227Commission position: CRE 3-207, 3-228, 3-230Resolution on climate change: preparing for implementation of the Kyoto protocol



Annex I

12 November 19961: Proposal for a Council Directive to introduce rational planning techniques inthe electricity and gas distribution sectors(COM(1995) 369 - C4-0030/1996 - 1995/0208(COD) - formerly 995/0208(SYN))

Annex II

1 April 19982: Proposal for a Council Directive on the limitation of the emission of oxides ofnitrogen from civil subsonic jet aeroplanes(COM(1997) 629 - C4-0107/1998 - 1997/0349 (COD), formerly 1997/0349(SYN))

18 February 19983: Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive amending Directive89/662/EEC concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completionof the internal market, in order to reinforce checking(COM(1997) 643 - C4-0659/1997 - 1997/0334 (COD))

16 December 19984: Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive amending Directive95/53/EC fixing the principles governing the organisation of official inspections in the field ofanimal nutrition(COM(1998) 602 - C4-0614/1998 - 1998/0301(COD))

23 April 19825: Proposal for a Council decision on general conditions to be followed forestablishing microbiological criteria for foodstuffs and feedingstuffs, including the conditions fortheir preparation, in the veterinary, foodstuff and animal nutrition sectors(COM(1981) 495 – 1-0574/1981 - 1981/1104(COD), formerly 1981/1104(CNS))

1 OJ C 362, 2.12.1996, p. 652 OJ C 138, 4.5.1998, p. 843 OJ C 80, 16.3.1998, p. 904 OJ C 98, 9.4.1999, p. 1505 OJ C 125, 17.5.1982, p. 161



B. QUESTION TIME (B5-0030/99) on 5 and 6 October 1999

30 Questions (Rule 43)

Author Subject No

QUESTIONS TO THE COUNCIL

Alexandros ALAVANOS Adoption of a decision regarding the reconstruction of areasstricken by earthquakes in Greece.

H-0464/99

Camilo NOGUEIRAROMÁN

Structural Funds H-0466/99

Maj THEORIN Women's rights and equality H-0471/99

Anneli HULTHÉN Common method of compiling drug statistics H-0473/99

Esko SEPPÄNEN Common policy H-0475/99

Carmen CERDEIRAMORTERERO

Attacks on homosexuals H-0477/99

Ole KRARUP Denmark's share in the capital of the ECB H-0480/99

Gorka KNÖRR BORRÀS Non-compliance with Regulation 1239/98 on a reduction inand ban on the use of drift-nets

H-0481/99

María IZQUIERDO ROJO Referendum for civil concord in Algeria H-0484/99

Bernd POSSELT Agreement with Croatia H-0488/99

Pierre SCHORI Cultural cleansing' by the Front National H-0497/99

Gerard COLLINS Peripheral island regions H-0499/99

Pat GALLAGHER Duty free H-0501/99



Author Subject No

Brian CROWLEY New EU Combat Poverty Programme H-0505/99

Jonas SJÖSTEDT ·Open' Council meetings H-0511/99

QUESTIONS TO THE COMMISSION

Alexandros ALAVANOS Measures to check the structural resistance of buildings inGreece

H-0465/99

Hervé NOVELLI Danger of a humanitarian disaster in Afghanistan H-0470/99

Bernd POSSELT Support for Slovakia H-0489/99

Pierre SCHORI Aid for civilian population of Serbia H-0498/99

Niels BUSK Ban on imports of American hormone-treated meat H-0514/99

QUESTIONS TO DESIGNATED COMMISSIONERS

Mrs REDING

Charlotte CEDERSCHIÖLD Availability of Official Journal H-0463/99

Jan ANDERSSON Commission's plans for combating drug abuse and preventingthe use of drugs in sport

H-0469/99

Ioannis MARINOS Raising the awareness of European citizens concerning the EU H-0478/99



Author Subject No

Mr PATTEN

Olivier DUPUIS Holding of a first annual EU-India summit H-0494/99

Glenys KINNOCK Joint service for Community aid to non-member countries H-0496/99

Richard HOWITT Commission action to restrict arms transfers and promotedisarmament

H-0516/99

David MARTIN East Timor H-0517/99

Mário SOARES East Timor H-0543/99

Juan IZQUIERDOCOLLADO

Cultivation of flax H-0467/99

Camilo NOGUEIRAROMÁN

Possible abolition of the Directorate-General for Fisheries H-0479/99

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