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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 G O 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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ABBREVIATIONS USED

Political Groups

PPE-DE Group of the European People’s Party (Christian Democrats) and European DemocratsPSE Group of the Party of European Socialists ELDR Group of the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party Verts/ALE Group of the Greens / European Free Alliance GUE/NGL Confederal Group of the European United Left – Nordic Green Left UEN Union for Europe of the Nations group EDD Group for a Europe of Democracies and Diversities NI Non-attached Members

Committees

AFET Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy BUDG Committee on Budgets CONT Committee on Budgetary Control LIBE Committee on Citizens’ Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs ECON Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs JURI Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market ITRE Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy EMPL Committee on Employment and Social Affairs ENVI Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy AGRI Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development PECH Committee on Fisheries RETT Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism CULT Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport DEVE Committee on Development and Cooperation AFCO Committee on Constitutional Affairs FEMM Committee on Women’s Rights and Equal Opportunities PETI Committee on Petitions

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CONTENTS

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In Memoriam,.................................................................................................................................................. 5 PRESIDENCY

Main decisions of the College of Quaestors ....................................................................................... 8

MEMBERSHIP OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

Appointments/resignations/end of Members' terms of office........................................................... 10

MEMBERS’ ACTIVITIES

Written questions.............................................................................................................................. 14 Question Time (B6-0676/2005)........................................................................................................ 31 Summary of Questions time - January 2006 ................................................................................... 33 Written declarations.......................................................................................................................... 34

COMMITTEES

Appointment of rapporteurs and draftsmen......................................................................... 42

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

Commission documents....................................................................................................... 48

GENERAL INFORMATION

Council of the European Union Appointment of Eight (8) Members of the Court of Auditors ......................................................... 54 Common Foreign and Security Policy Declaration in response to the statement by Maoists to end the unilateral ceasefire ....................... 55 Declaration on progress in Kyrgyzstan towards the complete abolition of the death penalty ......... 55 Declaration on Iran's intentions to resume suspended nuclear activities ......................................... 56 Declaration on the release of Jiang Weiping ................................................................................... 56

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Statement on the agreement between Somalia’s President and Parliament Speaker ....................... 57 Declaration on Lebanon ................................................................................................................... 58 Declaration on the deteriorating political situation in Cambodia .................................................... 59 Declaration on the complete abolition of the death penalty in Mexico ........................................... 59 Declaration on presidential elections in Chile ................................................................................. 60 Declaration on the serious incidents in Côte d'Ivoire ...................................................................... 61 Declaration on the political situation in Nepal ................................................................................ 61 Statement on the enactment of the Russian Law on Non-profit Organisations ............................... 62 Declaration on the situation in Sri Lanka ........................................................................................ 63 Declaration on death penalty moratorium in New Jersey ................................................................ 64 Declaration on the Pamuk trial ........................................................................................................ 64 Declaration to welcome the agreement by the Government and the LTTE to hold talks ................ 65 Statement on PLC elections ............................................................................................................. 65 Declaration on the appointment of President Denis Sassou-Nguesso as Chairman of the African Union ............................................................................................................................ 66 Declaration concerningCouncil Common Position 2006/50/CFSP of 30 January 2006 extending and amending Common Position 2004/133/CFSP on restrictive measures against extremists in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) .............................. 67 Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union concerning Council Decision 2006/51/CFSP of 30 January 2006 implementing Common Position 2004/161/CFSP renewing restrictive measures against Zimbabwe ........................................................................................... 67

ACTIVITIES OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT This document is available at :

http://www.europarl.ep.ec/bulletins/postsession.htm (Intranet) http://www.europarl.eu.int/bulletins/postsession.htm (Internet)

IN MEMORIAM

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DEATH OF A MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ELECTED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

At its sitting of 16 January 2006, the European Parliament was informed that Phillip Whitehead MEP had died on 31 December 2005. Pursuant to Rule 4(1), it established that his seat was vacant with effect from 1 January 2006. Mr Whitehead had been a Member of the European Parliament from 19 July 1994 and belonged to the Socialist Group in the European Parliament (PSE). He was Chairman of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection and a member of the Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly.

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PRESIDENCY

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PRESIDENCY

PRESIDENCY

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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 the Members of the European Parliament:

No 01/2006 : Changing Parliament´s Internet Domain Name; No 02/2006 : Cartes de visite pour les Observateurs bulgares et roumains; No 03/2006 : Reimboursement of parliamentary assistance expenses (See communication no 32/2005); No 04/2006 : Completion of fitting-out work in the entrance hall of Altiero Spinelli Building in Brussels.

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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APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS/END OF MEMBERS' TERMS OF OFFICE

RESIGNATION FROM THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT OF A MEMBER ELECTED IN THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY

At its sitting of 18 January 2006, pursuant to Rule 4(1) of its Rules of Procedure, Parliament noted the resignation of:

Joachim Wuermeling (PPE-DE/DE) and established that his seat was vacant with effect from 19 December 2005.

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RESIGNATION FROM THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT OF A MEMBER ELECTED IN AUSTRIA

At its sitting of 19 January 2006, pursuant to Rule 4(1) of its Rules of Procedure, Parliament noted the resignation of:

Mrs Ursula STENZEL (PPE-DE/AT) and established that his seat was vacant with effect from 1 February 2006.

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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, ELECTED IN AUSTRIA

At its sitting of 1 February 2006 Parliament took note of the appointment of:

M. Hubert PIRKER as a Member of the European Parliament, to replace Mrs Ursula STENZEL (PPE/DE-AT), with effect from 1 January 2006.

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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, ELECTED

IN THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY


Mme Gabriele STAUNER as a Member of the European Parliament, to replace M. Joachim WUERMELING (PPE/DE-DE), with effect from 1 January 2006.

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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, ELECTED IN AUSTRIA


Mrs Glenis WILLMOTT as a Member of the European Parliament, to replace M. Phillip WHITEHEAD (PSE/UK), with effect from 1 January 2006.

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WRITTEN QUESTIONS (Situation at 03.02.2006) Author Subject No

Roberta Angelilli Total costs incurred by the European Parliament for the Strasbourg seat

P-0001/06

Oldřich Vlasák Lisbon National Reform Programmes and involvement of regions and cities

P-0002/06

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Abduction and interrogation of Pakistanis residing in Greece

E-0003/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk Human rights in Russia E-0004/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk Human rights in Russia E-0005/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk Abolition of the burqa E-0006/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk Iraqi kidnap of Susanne Osthoff E-0007/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk Asylum-seekers and terrorism E-0008/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk Avian flu E-0009/06

Philip Claeys First convictions in Turkey on the basis of Article 301 E-0010/06

Philip Claeys Article 301 of the Turkish penal code: Commission's response

E-0011/06

Frank Vanhecke Turkish laws E-0012/06

Frank Vanhecke EU and payment of Congolese soldiers E-0013/06

Frank Vanhecke Official travel by European Commissioners in 2005 P-0014/06

Frank Vanhecke Attitude of the Arab League and Islamic Conference towards Denmark

E-0015/06

Paulo Casaca 'Social conditionality' in the use of Community funds E-0016/06

Paulo Casaca State aids for regional purposes in the ultraperipheral regions

E-0017/06

Charles Tannock The threshold for the operation of the 'droit de suite' in the UK

P-0018/06

Daniel Caspary Increase in red tape resulting from stricter customs legislation

E-0019/06

Charles Tannock The threshold for the operation of the 'droit de suite' in the UK

E-0020/06

James Nicholson Imprisonment of Christians in Indonesia E-0021/06


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James Nicholson Human rights in Vietnam E-0022/06

Erik Meijer Continuing use by airlines of their own methods of estimating compensation to passengers for delays, overbooking and cancellations

E-0023/06

Erik Meijer Suggestion by a member of the Commission that the European Union cannot comprise more than 27 Member States and will therefore be complete in 2008

E-0024/06

José Ribeiro e Castro Floods in Mozambique E-0025/06

Paulo Casaca Return to the Community budget of Solidarity Fund appropriations not used in Portugal

P-0026/06

Armando Dionisi European schools in Brussels P-0027/06

Werner Langen Crossing borders P-0028/06

Daniel Caspary Further steps to reduce high roaming charges and inform the public

P-0029/06

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Energy performance of buildings E-0030/06

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Directive on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment

E-0031/06

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Environmental noise E-0032/06

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Caretta caretta turtle E-0033/06

Charles Tannock Reconciliation in Somalia E-0034/06

Charles Tannock Reconciliation in Somalia E-0035/06

Simon Coveney Broadband availability E-0036/06

Erik Meijer Erosion of public-service broadcasting in the Netherlands if commercial sidelines intended to compensate for a shortage of State aid are no longer permitted

E-0037/06

Erik Meijer Consequences of the possible inclusion of the Caribbean islands of Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba among the outermost regions of the EU

E-0038/06

Erik Meijer and Kartika Liotard

Denial by municipal authorities in EU Member States of permission for circuses with wild animals to operate and the argument by circus managements that the EU does not permit a ban

E-0039/06

Pedro Guerreiro Sardine fishing, Portugal E-0040/06

Pedro Guerreiro Crustacean fishing, Algarve, Portugal E-0041/06


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Pedro Guerreiro Fishermen in Torreira (Portugal): measures and support in connection with a ban on fishing activity

E-0042/06

Stavros Lambrinidis and Marilisa Xenogiannakopoulou

Security of natural gas supplies to the European Union E-0043/06

Stavros Lambrinidis and Marilisa Xenogiannakopoulou

Security of natural gas supplies to the European Union E-0044/06

Simon Busuttil Implementation of EU law on fixed-term contracts in Malta

E-0045/06

Struan Stevenson Lack of religious freedom in Indonesia E-0046/06

Cancelled question E-0047/06

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Sewage sludge and the Psyttalia biological treatment plant

E-0048/06

Simon Busuttil Disability allowances for Erasmus Programme E-0049/06

Simon Coveney Recognition of qualifications P-0050/06

Ivo Belet Traffic flow in Houthalen-Helchteren P-0051/06

Paulo Casaca Commission stance on terrorism E-0052/06

Konrad Szymański Action taken by the Byggnads trade union against the Polish firm Zojax

P-0053/06

Harald Ettl Mobbing in the workplace E-0054/06

Terence Wynn Christians in Xinjiang in north-west China E-0055/06

Terence Wynn Christians in Xinjiang in north-west China E-0056/06

Simon Busuttil Visa regime for students from non-EU countries E-0057/06

Geoffrey Van Orden Human rights in Haiti E-0058/06

Mario Mauro Competitions E-0059/06

Gerardo Galeote Quecedo Involving the Principality of Andorra in EU activities P-0060/06

Christopher Heaton-Harris Euro Info Centre network and Competitiveness and Innovation Programme 2007-2013

E-0061/06

Paul van Buitenen Recruitment of more than 200 contract staff members by the Executive Agency of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Education and Culture

E-0062/06

Margrietus van den Berg Trade measures to support Pakistan E-0063/06

Herbert Bösch Secretariat of the OLAF Supervisory Committee P-0064/06

Hélène Goudin Commission's revised directive on TV without frontiers P-0065/06


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Herbert Bösch Officials' immunity from legal proceedings E-0066/06

Manolis Mavrommatis 2006 - European Workers' Mobility Year E-0067/06

Georgios Karatzaferis Earthquakes in Greece E-0068/06

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Level of investment in research and development E-0069/06

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Possible irregularities in granting of aid to Greek firms E-0070/06

Caroline Lucas Mid-term review of the EU's Life Sciences and Biotechnology Strategy

E-0071/06

Hélène Goudin Commission Green Paper on healthy diet and physical activity

E-0072/06

Frank Vanhecke EU web site ('The EU at a glance') E-0073/06

Daniel Caspary Copyright levies on media and equipment in the EU E-0074/06

Daniel Caspary Power stations pursuing projects to cut down on CO2 emissions

E-0075/06

Marian Harkin Consultants' fees E-0076/06

James Allister Religious liberty and freedom of movement for NGO officials in Russia

E-0077/06

James Allister Religious liberty and freedom of movement for NGO officials in Russia

E-0078/06

Hélène Goudin Media legislation in the EU E-0079/06

Hélène Goudin Customs duties on shoes E-0080/06

Baroness Sarah Ludford CIA secret flights and detention camps: EU cooperation with the Council of Europe

P-0081/06

Pedro Guerreiro Financial framework 2007-2013 P-0082/06

Iratxe García Pérez Possible existence of a body or structure responsible for coordinating disability initiatives

E-0083/06

Hynek Fajmon Repeated restriction of the free movement of persons and goods at the Czech-Austrian border

E-0084/06

Mogens Camre Armenian genocide E-0085/06

Mechtild Rothe Commission Recommendation of 6 April 2005 on broadband electronic communications through powerlines (2005/292/EC)

E-0086/06

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Flood protection works in the Greek region of Evros E-0087/06

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Contracts concealing a dependent employment relationship

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Catherine Stihler EU Head of Mission's report on Palestine E-0089/06

Paul van Buitenen European Commission authorisation of the large-scale production of soft drugs

E-0090/06

Frank Vanhecke Agreement with Turkey on the readmission of illegal immigrants

E-0091/06

Frank Vanhecke Agreement with Turkey on the readmission of illegal immigrants

E-0092/06

Frank Vanhecke Reception centre for asylum seekers in Tanzania E-0093/06

Ilda Figueiredo Dismissal of workers by the ECCO multinational company

E-0094/06

Marcello Vernola European schools in Brussels - transfer of certain sections

P-0095/06

Bernat Joan i Marí Non-compliance with EU contract law in connection with the Valencia Community's Wind-Park Plan

E-0096/06

Stavros Lambrinidis Interception of personal data from closed-circuit television

E-0097/06

Stavros Lambrinidis Interception of personal data from closed-circuit television

E-0098/06

Georgios Karatzaferis Use of strange terminology by the European Agency for Reconstruction

E-0099/06

Marco Pannella and others Arrest and persecution of opposition members, journalists, trade unionists and refugees in Cambodia

E-0100/06

Konrad Szymański Discrimination against Polish speakers by German authorities and courts (No 2)

E-0101/06

Hélène Goudin Catch quotas for cod in the Baltic E-0102/06

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna

The common fisheries policy and rural development E-0103/06

Carlos Iturgaiz Angulo Ban on anchovy fishing P-0104/06

Antonios Trakatellis Actions and measures for the development of tsunami detection and early warning systems/mechanisms in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic - civil protection

P-0105/06

Georgios Papastamkos Destruction caused by the flooding of the River Evros P-0106/06

Mario Borghezio Let the EU ascertain the truth regarding avian influenza in Turkey

P-0107/06

Anne Van Lancker Compatibility of prior declarations concerning the posting of workers with Community law

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Willy Meyer Pleite Failure to implement Directive 91/271/EEC in the Baix Maestrat district (Valencia region, Spain)

E-0109/06

Bernat Joan i Marí Low-capacity abattoirs E-0110/06

Carlos Carnero González Post-polio syndrome E-0111/06

Paul Rübig Infringement proceedings against Spain regarding the labelling of textile products

E-0112/06

Charles Tannock Human Rights Abuses in Sri Lanka E-0113/06

Bairbre de Brún Discrimination in the provision of housing in North Belfast

E-0114/06

Syed Kamall EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) E-0115/06

Elly de Groen-Kouwenhoven Ratification of the Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons adopted by the United Nations

E-0116/06

Elly de Groen-Kouwenhoven The signing and ratification of Protocol 12 of the European Convention on Human Rights by Bulgaria

E-0117/06

Kader Arif Impact-assessment study in respect of the establishment of a Euro-Mediterranean free-trade area by 2010

E-0118/06

Kader Arif Incorporation of welfare legislation into the rules governing international trade

E-0119/06

Kader Arif Outcome of the conference held to mark the tenth anniversary of the Barcelona Process

E-0120/06

Mario Mauro Security at crèches - Palmerston crèche E-0121/06

Mario Borghezio Need for the EU to determine the real situation as regards avian influenza in Turkey

E-0122/06

Ilda Figueiredo Cooperation and development projects relating to Angola

E-0123/06

Ilda Figueiredo Difficulties in the shipbuilding industry E-0124/06

Ilda Figueiredo Safeguarding multilingualism E-0125/06

Daniel Caspary Heat recovery from industrial processes and waste incineration

E-0126/06

Robert Evans Armenian cemeteries in Azerbaijan E-0127/06

Robert Evans Mistreatment of Spanish hunting dogs E-0128/06

Bairbre de Brún The Irish language as an official working language of the EU

E-0129/06

Charles Tannock and Neil Parish

Austria and ban on wild animal acts E-0130/06


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Cristiana Muscardini EU-Eritrea relations E-0131/06


The need for the blood-thinning agent Plavix for patients with a stent in their coronary artery and the delay while people in the Netherlands await EU approval of reimbursement of medical expenses

E-0132/06

Robert Evans Sri Lanka P-0133/06


EU fleet in NAFO E-0134/06

Cancelled question E-0135/06

Robert Evans Cinar Ltd EU audit E-0136/06

Manolis Mavrommatis New Social Policy Agenda P-0137/06

Georgios Karatzaferis Contributions to the Greek Broadcasting Corporation (ERT) and municipalities in Greek electricity bills

P-0138/06

Panagiotis Beglitis The human rights situation among the Greek community in the Republic of Georgia

P-0139/06

Anne Ferreira Dismantling of the French aircraft carrier Clémenceau in India

P-0140/06

Corien Wortmann-Kool Fines for road hauliers in Germany P-0141/06

Henrik Kristensen Product liability: implications for consumer protection of Court of Justice judgment

P-0142/06

María Sornosa Martínez Pollution of drinking water by nitrates from farming in L'Eliana and Ribarroja del Turia

E-0143/06

María Sornosa Martínez 'La Cerrichera' site of Community interest E-0144/06

Antonios Trakatellis Actions and measures for the development of tsunami detection and early warning systems/mechanisms in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic - civil protection

E-0145/06

Georgios Karatzaferis Funding of earthquake prediction networks E-0146/06

Georgios Karatzaferis Reafforestation in Greece E-0147/06

Georgios Karatzaferis Rate of VAT on purchase of residential property E-0148/06

Georgios Karatzaferis The 'Private Insurance Supervisory Committee' in Greece

E-0149/06

Georgios Karatzaferis 8th meeting of Monitoring Committee in Athens E-0150/06

Georgios Karatzaferis Take-up rate of Community appropriations for the municipality and prefecture of Thessaloniki

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Georgios Karatzaferis Labelling of products from animals fed with genetically modified organisms

E-0152/06

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Church of Greece list of heresies and protection of personal data

E-0153/06

Konstantinos Hatzidakis Destruction of monuments in the Armenian cemetery of Julfa, Azerbaijan

E-0154/06

Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou European Civil Protection Force E-0155/06

Georgios Papastamkos Handling and dissemination of scientific forecasts of earthquakes

E-0156/06

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Existence of asbestos in Papadia dam E-0157/06

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Running aground of a vessel in the sea area of Potamia Bay in Thassos

E-0158/06

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Increasing transparency in European institutions' decision-making

E-0159/06

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Destruction of monuments in Azerbaijan E-0160/06

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Application of Directive establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading

E-0161/06

Avril Doyle Competition in the Irish health insurance market E-0162/06

Margrietus van den Berg and Thijs Berman

Largest CAP payments go to processing industry E-0163/06

Erik Meijer Respect throughout the EU for marriages and registered partnerships between people of the same sex based on the national legislation of EU Member States

E-0164/06

Renate Sommer Arab investment in Turkey P-0165/06

Cancelled question P-0166/06

Margrietus van den Berg Aid to Chad P-0167/06

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Funding from 3rd CSF for technical education in Greece E-0168/06

Cancelled question P-0169/06

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Legal challenges in relation to co-financed development projects

E-0170/06

Jim Higgins Fishing Vessel Lost At Sea Scheme E-0171/06

Philippe Busquin Withdrawal of draft regulation and directive on the European mutual society

E-0172/06

Ewa Hedkvist Petersen Liability for cargo securing in the haulage industry E-0173/06

Rosa Miguélez Ramos Ban on bottom-set gill nets P-0174/06


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Norbert Glante EU geoinformation policy P-0175/06

Rosa Miguélez Ramos Ban on bottom-set gill nets E-0176/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk CIA interrogations in Romania E-0177/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk DNA database E-0178/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk Organic food E-0179/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk UK's budget deficit E-0180/06

Mario Borghezio Unjustifiable exclusion of Italian culture by President Barroso and the European Commission

E-0181/06

Mario Borghezio Unjustifiable exclusion of Italian culture by President Barroso and the European Commission

E-0182/06

Giusto Catania The situation of Jehovah's Witnesses in Eritrea E-0183/06

Giusto Catania Jehovah's Witnesses in Uzbekistan E-0184/06

Giusto Catania Jehovah's Witnesses in Egypt E-0185/06

Giusto Catania Jehovah's Witnesses in Turkmenistan E-0186/06

Giusto Catania The Pannagh Association E-0187/06

Saïd El Khadraoui Certification of maintenance workshops for rolling stock in the railway sector

E-0188/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk Iran and nuclear weapons E-0189/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk Iran and nuclear weapons E-0190/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk Breast cancer E-0191/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk Anti-dumping measures on safety footwear E-0192/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk Sex offenders in schools E-0193/06

Alyn Smith Airline charges in Scotland E-0194/06

Stavros Arnaoutakis Role of European networks (Euro Info Centres, Innovation Relay Centres, Business Innovation Centres, etc.) during the new programming period (2007-2013)

E-0195/06

David Hammerstein Mintz Fight against illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing E-0196/06

Roberta Angelilli Funds for an olive-press and bottling plant E-0197/06

Roberta Angelilli Funding of new learning method for blind people E-0198/06


The uncontrollable costs to future generations of processing waste and dismantling nuclear power stations and the growing pressure to undertake new investments

E-0199/06

José García-Margallo y Marfil The footwear industry and imports from China P-0200/06


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Albert Maat Possible reduction of sugar quota for the marketing year 2006-2007

P-0201/06

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Measures to help Turkey combat bird 'flu E-0202/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk China and the exploitation of workers E-0203/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk Africa - ritualistic abuse of children E-0204/06

James Allister IFI Insolvency III E-0205/06

Albert Maat Possible reduction of sugar quota for the marketing year 2006-2007

E-0206/06


Ban on fishing with gillnets P-0207/06

Ioannis Kasoulides Comment on the implementation of obligations from a candidate country

P-0208/06

Caroline Lucas Pesticide exposures for residents and communities in agricultural areas

P-0209/06

James Nicholson Financial support to families of suicide bombers P-0210/06

Raül Romeva i Rueda Extraction of sand from the seabed in SCI areas for beach regeneration

E-0211/06

Georgios Papastamkos Credit rating agencies E-0212/06

Werner Langen Proposal of an FFH area at Hahn Airport, Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany)

E-0213/06

Glenys Kinnock EU imports from Burma E-0214/06

André Brie Delay in payment of funds from the ERDF, the ESF and the EAGGF to the federal state of Saxony (Germany)

E-0215/06

Bill Newton Dunn Fluoridated water in Ireland and in the UK E-0216/06

Anne Van Lancker Report on Israel's policy in East Jerusalem E-0217/06

Claude Moraes Aid to Grenada P-0218/06

Salvador Garriga Polledo European strategy to stay on course with nanotechnology

E-0219/06

Salvador Garriga Polledo Participation of the Commission in the Uninvest venture capital company

E-0220/06

Salvador Garriga Polledo Participation of Spain in the forthcoming G8 summit E-0221/06

Mogens Camre Establishment of a self-rule model for the Kurdish areas in Turkey

E-0222/06

Georgios Karatzaferis Referendums in Greece E-0223/06


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Georgios Karatzaferis Greek national cadastre E-0224/06

Georgios Karatzaferis Election of regional governors in Greece E-0225/06

Georgios Karatzaferis EU funding for the prefectures of Athens and Piraeus E-0226/06

Georgios Karatzaferis Fresh problems in relation to Greek Government measures to promote people with disabilities in the labour market

E-0227/06

Georgios Karatzaferis Funding to repair earthquake damage in Greece E-0228/06

Georgios Karatzaferis Allegations concerning the illegal imposition of a tax by the Prefecture of Halkidiki

E-0229/06

Georgios Karatzaferis Real estate tax imposed by Greek local authorities E-0230/06

Georgios Karatzaferis Foods hazardous to health E-0231/06

Maria Matsouka Restriction of Labour Inspectorate checks in Greece creating conditions for the violation of labour law

E-0232/06

Stavros Lambrinidis and others

Condemnation of communist regimes by the Council of Europe

E-0233/06

Claude Moraes Discrimination on the grounds of language E-0234/06

Claude Moraes Discrimination against Christians E-0235/06

John Bowis FNL, Burundi E-0236/06

Marc Tarabella Implementation of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights

E-0237/06

Giulietto Chiesa Shelving of 'inappropriate' document on East Jerusalem prepared by the British Presidency

E-0238/06

Jim Higgins Classification of horses P-0239/06

Chris Davies Survival of the oleochemical industry P-0240/06

Raül Romeva i Rueda and others

Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) E-0241/06

Chris Davies Shark population E-0242/06

Giles Chichester Intra-EU investment in the financial services sector and withdrawal of the Mutual Enterprises Directive/Regulation

E-0243/06

Cristiana Muscardini and others

Right to own property in Croatia E-0244/06

Antonio Di Pietro Violation by the Italian State of Directive 2000/78/EC E-0245/06


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Georgios Karatzaferis Protection of public health in Greece E-0246/06

Georgios Karatzaferis Establishment of a decentralised EU agency in Cyprus E-0247/06

Georgios Karatzaferis Data on crime in Athens and Thessaloniki E-0248/06

Georgios Karatzaferis Lisbon strategy objectives and Greek Government practice

E-0249/06

Georgios Karatzaferis EU funding for Greek prefectures E-0250/06

Roger Helmer Commission tour on EU Constitution P-0251/06


Reduction in the number of Spanish translators E-0252/06


Results of the study on the impact of the value-added method

E-0253/06


Clarification of grounds for the adjustment of value-added thresholds

E-0254/06

Giusto Catania Fisheries crisis in Mazara del Vallo E-0255/06

James Allister Directive 2000/78/EC P-0256/06

David Hammerstein Mintz Changes to the PORN (Natural Resources Planning Programme), and the Hotel Algarrobico

P-0257/06

Marian Harkin Child restraint systems - NPACS - safety standards P-0258/06

Michael Cramer Distortion of competition in maritime/road transport in the Baltic region

E-0259/06

Helmuth Markov The EU's position on the relocation of the AEG Nuremberg manufacturing plant to Poland

E-0260/06

Maria Matsouka Alarming increase in unemployment, poverty and deindustrialisation in northern Greece

E-0261/06

Ashley Mote Falling confidence in the Eurozone E-0262/06

Ashley Mote Writing off recoverable debts E-0263/06

Ashley Mote Metric measurements E-0264/06

Ashley Mote Confidence in the EU falls to all-time low in the UK E-0265/06

Ashley Mote Third driving licence directive E-0266/06

Ashley Mote Oath of faithfulness E-0267/06

Ashley Mote Pension fund E-0268/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk Cancer drug Velcade E-0269/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk Bulgaria and crime E-0270/06


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Robert Kilroy-Silk Discrimination against university students in England E-0271/06

Roger Helmer DG Environment report on invasive alien species E-0272/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk Tapping of MPs' and MEPs' phones E-0273/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk EU Constitution E-0274/06

Marian Harkin Austrian Presidency action on road safety E-0275/06

Adriana Poli Bortone and others

Funding for ABSPP (= Charity Association for Solidarity with the Palestinian People) non-governmental organisation

E-0276/06

Alessandro Battilocchio and others

Meeting on culture and integration - 12 January 2006 E-0277/06

Bart Staes Extension of Flemish Ports Decree (Part II) E-0278/06

Joseph Muscat Translation of 'euro' P-0279/06

David Hammerstein Mintz Construction of the San Glorio ski resort E-0280/06

Joseph Muscat Safeguard clauses E-0281/06

Joseph Muscat Agro industry E-0282/06

Toine Manders Solar concentrator power stations E-0283/06

Ignasi Guardans Cambó Planned Denia-Ibiza-Platja de Sant Joan de Déu (Majorca) gas pipeline

E-0284/06

Georgios Karatzaferis Community encouragement for young inventors E-0285/06

Fiona Hall European Commission approval of State Aid for UK Low Carbon Car Programme

E-0286/06

Antonio Masip Hidalgo Interpretation of Article 51 of the proposal for a Council regulation laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund

E-0287/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk Citizenship test E-0288/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk ECJ and retroactive decisions E-0289/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk Competition E-0290/06

Richard Corbett Persecution of Christians in Indonesia E-0291/06

Joseph Muscat Translation of 'euro' E-0292/06

Frederika Brepoels International rail services E-0293/06

Frederika Brepoels Maintaining rail services E-0294/06

Frederika Brepoels New Italian legislation on motor-cyclists E-0295/06


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Antolín Sánchez Presedo Persecution on religious grounds in China E-0296/06

David Hammerstein Mintz Electricity transmission lines E-0297/06

Georgios Karatzaferis Amateur fishing E-0298/06

Elizabeth Lynne Aid to earthquake region in South Asia E-0299/06

Satu Hassi and Bart Staes New Russian NGO law - impact on civil society and EU funding

E-0300/06

Bogusław Sonik Merger between banks BPH S.A. and Pekao S.A. P-0301/06

Ignasi Guardans Cambó Funding of groups involved in terrorist acts listed by the European Union as part of its anti-terrorist measures

E-0302/06

Mary McDonald Complaints to the Commission E-0303/06

Mary McDonald Right of access to the courts E-0304/06

Mary McDonald Draft Directive on Temporary Agency Workers E-0305/06

Eija-Riitta Korhola The case of Mr Parajasingham E-0306/06

Eija-Riitta Korhola Religious freedom in Sri Lanka E-0307/06

Eija-Riitta Korhola The case of Mr Pararajasingham E-0308/06

Eija-Riitta Korhola Religious freedom in Sri Lanka E-0309/06

Henri Weber Community legislation on transport by sea - passenger ships and ferries

E-0310/06

Françoise Castex Statute for a European mutual society E-0311/06

Roberta Angelilli Data and statistics on counterfeit agri-foodstuffs, wine, cheese and chocolate from China

E-0312/06

Roberta Angelilli Data and statistics on counterfeit textiles, clothing and footwear from China

E-0313/06

Roberta Angelilli Data and statistics on counterfeit cosmetics and medicinal products from China

E-0314/06

Glyn Ford Football transfers E-0315/06

Glyn Ford Contract tendering in the EU E-0316/06

Glyn Ford Article 296 E-0317/06

Glyn Ford The cost of non-Europe in the defence sector E-0318/06

Glyn Ford Mandatory daylight driving lights E-0319/06

Paul van Buitenen OLAF investigations on internal fraud in relation to whistleblower cases

E-0320/06

Paul van Buitenen Acquisition of the 'Madou Tower' building E-0321/06


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Luca Romagnoli Recognition of the legal validity of 'old system' university diplomas

P-0322/06

Alyn Smith Ship to ship oil transfers in the Firth of Forth, Scotland E-0323/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk Human rights E-0324/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk Child abuse - Czech Republic E-0325/06

Robert Kilroy-Silk Corruption - Palestine E-0326/06

Giovanni Pittella Net balances P-0327/06


Cohesion Fund - Spain E-0328/06

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Method of recruiting advisors to the Employment Promotion Centres of the Greek Manpower Employment Organisation (OAED)

E-0329/06

Georgios Papastamkos European goodwill ambassadors E-0330/06

Albert Maat Eritrea E-0331/06

Simon Busuttil Air travel departure tax in Malta / free movement of persons

E-0332/06

Simon Busuttil Air travel departure tax in Malta / international vs internal flights

E-0333/06

Simon Busuttil Air travel departure tax in Malta / free movement of services

E-0334/06

Simon Busuttil Air travel departure tax in Malta / free movement of capital

E-0335/06

Simon Busuttil Air travel departure tax in Malta / discrimination between different types of transport

E-0336/06

Chris Davies Energy-efficient electrical appliances E-0337/06

Charles Tannock Persecution of Christians in Eritrea E-0338/06

Monica Frassoni Protection of spectator rights and interests of sponsors in European rugby cup competitions

E-0339/06

Matteo Salvini Genital mutilation P-0340/06

Koenraad Dillen Talks between Commissioner Louis Michel and Jacques Delors

P-0341/06

Heide Rühle Internal Market Information system E-0342/06

Elly de Groen-Kouwenhoven Roma projects in the EU Member States, candidate countries and Western Balkans 2000-2006

E-0343/06

Marie-Noëlle Lienemann Hybrid vehicles E-0344/06


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Hiltrud Breyer Funding of a research project on chimeras and hybrids E-0345/06

Hiltrud Breyer Extension of Berlin-Schönefeld civil airport of 13 August 2004: failure to comply with Directive 92/43/EEC (Habitats Directive)

E-0346/06

Herbert Reul Role and democratic supervision of the European Regulators Group for Electronic Communications Networks and Services

E-0347/06

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Removal of sand from River Acheloos E-0348/06

James Allister Persecution of Christians in Indonesia E-0349/06

James Allister Persecution of Christians In Indonesia E-0350/06

James Nicholson Drift netting for salmon off the west coast of Ireland E-0351/06

Glenys Kinnock Capacity-building in ACP countries E-0352/06

Satu Hassi Environmental impact of the Baltic Sea gas pipeline P-0353/06

Francisca Pleguezuelos Aguilar

Sex discrimination in relation to retirement pensions E-0354/06

Hynek Fajmon Interpretation of Directive 2002/24/EC E-0355/06

Jillian Evans Tetra masts E-0356/06

Elly de Groen-Kouwenhoven and Hiltrud Breyer

The signing and ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families

E-0357/06

Ashley Mote ECHO/Eurostat MK 2 E-0358/06

Ashley Mote Application of new accounting standards E-0359/06

Ashley Mote Air safety information and passengers' rights MK2 E-0360/06

Ashley Mote Rights of disabled when travelling by air E-0361/06

Robert Goebbels Secretariat of the OLAF Supervisory Committee E-0362/06

Marie-Noëlle Lienemann Stock market quotation of football clubs E-0363/06

Luca Romagnoli Danger of terrorism and public demonstrations by groups displaying terrorist logos

E-0364/06

Luca Romagnoli Diversifying energy supplies E-0365/06

Marcello Vernola Recognition of Italian disabled persons' disk throughout the EU

E-0366/06

Marco Pannella and others Freedom of action of NGOs in the Southern Caucasus and effectiveness of EU humanitarian aid

E-0367/06

Paweł Piskorski Situation in Iran E-0368/06


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Jonas Sjöstedt Illegal cod catches in the EU E-0369/06

Ashley Mote Austrian Presidency logo P-0370/06

Gay Mitchell State aid in the private medical insurance market P-0371/06

Cristiana Muscardini The French Government and the Marchiani case P-0372/06

Sebastiano Musumeci New immigration emergency in the Mediterranean P-0373/06

Stavros Arnaoutakis Problems associated with coastal fishing in certain regions of Greece

E-0374/06

Glenys Kinnock Food crisis in West Africa E-0375/06

Kader Arif and Sérgio Sousa Pinto

State of EU-Mercosur negotiations following the WTO summit in Hong Kong

E-0376/06

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QUESTION TIME (B6-0676/05) on 17 and 18 January 2006 22 Questions (Rule 109)

Author Subject No QUESTIONS TO THE COUNCIL Liam AYLWARD

Climate change

H-1119/05

Ursula STENZEL

Coordination between organisations (EU, Council of Europe and OSCE) and human rights compliance in the fight against terrorism

H-1165/05

Diamanto MANOLAKOU

Illegal abduction and arrest of Pakistanis living in Greece

H-1178/05

Manuel MEDINA ORTEGA

Barcelona Euro-Mediterranean Conference

H-1110/05

Bernd POSSELT

Status of Kosovo

H-1126/05

Dimitrios PAPADIMOULIS

Settlement of the status of Kosovo

H-1152/05

Othmar KARAS

West Balkans / Kosovo

H-1177/05

John BOWIS

Persecution and harassment of Christians

H-1149/05

Inger SEGELSTRÖM

Colombia

H-1159/05

Athanasios PAFILIS

Attempt to condemn communism

H-1175/05

QUESTIONS TO THE COMMISSION Rodi KRATSA-TSAGAROPOULOU

Risk of water shortage in the Mediterranean

H-1144/05

Bill NEWTON DUNN

Interpol's Databases

H-1146/05

Proinsias DE ROSSA

Posting of Workers Directive

H-1173/05


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QUESTIONS TO DESIGNATED COMMISSIONERS Mr KOVÁCS Marie PANAYOTOPOULOS-CASSIOTOU

Proposed harmonisation of direct company tax

H-1131/05

Dimitrios PAPADIMOULIS

ECJ judgment concerning Marks & Spencer

H-1153/05

Mr McCREEVY Hélène GOUDIN

Deregulation of postal services in the EU

H-1133/05

Zuzana ROITHOVÁ

Health care services in the proposal for a directive on services in the internal market

H-1140/05

Katerina BATZELI

Public defence procurement contracts

H-1141/05

Mrs FERRERO-WALDNER Bernd POSSELT

EU-Ukraine

H-1127/05

Sajjad KARIM

Sri Lanka: EU's response to Sri Lanka Presidential election result and Pirapaharan statement

H-1128/05

Inger SEGELSTRÖM

Colombia

H-1160/05

Ryszard CZARNECKI

ASEAN summit and protection of human rights

H-1169/05

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SUMMARY OF QUESTIONS TIME

JANUARY 2006

Institution

No. of questions

tabled

No. of questions

taken

Questions with

written answer

Supplementary questions

Lapsed questions (author absent)

Questions withdrawn

by the author

Questions already on the agenda

Representatives of the other Institutions

Council

19

10

6

21

1

1

1

Mr. WINKLER

Commission

42

12

27

21

1

0

2

Mr. DIMAS Mr. FRATTINI Mr. ŠPIDLA Mr. KOVÁCS Mr. McCREEVY

Total

61

22

33

42

2

1

3

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WRITTEN DECLARATIONS1

No.

EP No.

Author

Subject

Tabled

Closed on :

Signatures

59/2005

365.207

Daniel Strož, Miloslav Ransdorf and Jaromír Kohlíček

The critical situation of Czech literature and Czech writers

24.10.205

24.1.2006

19

60/2005

365.410

Marie-Line Reynard and Marie-Noëlle Lienemann

The need for a lower VAT rate to remain in force in the building sector

24.10.2005

24.1.2006

72

61/2005

365.511

Íñigo Méndez de Vigo, Ilda Figueiredo, Bronisław Geremek, Jean Lambert and Martine Roure

The eradication of poverty in Europe as the basis for a fairer European social model

24.10.2005

24.1.2006

210

62/2005

365.562

Elizabeth Lynne, Elena Valenciano Martínez-Orozco and Anna Zárborská

The need to end the connection between business travellers and the trafficking of women and children into forced prostitution

24.10.2005

24.1.2006

265

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63/2005

365.564 Terence Wynn, Catherine Stihler, Neil Parish, Paulo Casaca and Elspeth Attwooll

Drift netting for salmon at sea

24.10.2005

24.1.2006

61

64/2005

366.135

Sylwester Chruszcz and Andrzej Zapałowski

Excessive roaming charges in the EU

14.11.2005

14.2.2006

58

65/2005

366.136

Bruno Gollnisch

Conditions of detention of Mr Tariq Aziz

14.11.2005

14.2.2006

7

66/2005

366.636

Philip Claeys, Frank Vanhecke, Koenraad Dillen and Carl Lang

Ethnis rioting occurring in France and elsewhere in Europe

14.11.2005

14.2.2006

12

67/2005

367.438

Buno Gollnisch, Andres Mölzer and Luca Romagnoli

On lack of democracy and equal treatment of political parties in Bulgaria

30.11.2005

1.3.2006

5

68/2005

367.439

Marie Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, José Ribeiro e Castro, Kathy Sinnott, Nathalie Griesbeck and Konrad Szymański

On new information technologies and their impact on children

30.11.2005

1.3.2006

102


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69/2005

367.440

Emine Bozkurt, Claude Moraes, Christopher Heaton-Harris, Cem Özdemir abd Alexander Alvaro

On tackling racism in football

30.11.2005

1.3.2006

239

70/2005

367.442

Roberta Angelilli, Cristiana Muscardini, Romano La Russa, Alessandro Foglietta and Sergio Berlato

On the need to introduce social and environmental clauses during the WTO negotiations in Hong Kong

30.11.2005

1.3.2006

32

71/2005

367.451

Nathalie Griesbeck

On the need to apply a VAT rate for building, renovation and conversion work

8.12.2005

8.3.2006

55

72/2005

367.447

Monika Beňová, Miloš Koterec and Vladimír Maňka

On protecting underage children from the use of unsuitable computer games

12.12.2005

12.3.2006

59

73/2005

367.488

Raül Romeva i Rueda and Gérard Onesta

On the thirtieth anniversary of the death of the dictator Francisco Franco in Spain

12.12.2005

12.3.2006

42


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74/2005

367.449

Michael Cashman, Emine Bozkurt and Thijs Berman

On recent executions of gay men by the Iranian Authorities

12.12.2005

12.3.2006

74

75/2005

367.450

Marie-Arlette Carlotti, Philippe Busquin, Joseph Daul, Mario Mauro and Boguslaw Sonik

On supplying approved charities working to implement the European food aid programme for the most deprived citizens

12.12.2005

12.3.2006

75

76/2005

367.652

Alyn Smith

On trade justice

12.12.2005

1

12.3.2006

19

77/2005

367.654

Alfredo Antoniozzi, Mario Mantovani, Marie-Line Reynard and Jan Jerzy Kułakowski

On the European Union's language arrangements

12.12.2005

12.3.2005

115

78/2005

367.655

Daniel Strož

On improper attempts to exert political influence over intellectual property rights

12.12.2005

12.3.2006

8


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79/2005

367.656

Katalin Lévai, Martine Roure, Anne Van Lancker, Eva-Britt Svensson and Lissy Gröner

On women's right to self-determination and adequate sex education and family planning in the European Union

12.12.2005

12.3.2006

56

80/2005

367.657

Mario Borghezio

On granting the Val di Susa full institutional autonomy

12.12.2005

12.3.2006

2

81/2005

367.658

Luca Romagnoli, Carlo Fatuzzo and Marco Pannella

On equal access to public service broadcasting and on pluralism of political information in Italy

12.12.2005

12.3.2005

17

82/2005

368.509

Dimitrios Papadimoulis, Feleknas Uca and Panagiotis Beglitis

On the withdrawal of the charges against the Turkish author Orhan Pamuk

15.12.2005

15.3.2005

38

83/2005

369.016

Yannick Vaugrenard, Harlem Désir, Kader Arif, Françoise Castex and Jean Louis Cottigny

On the need to force through social clauses in the WTO negotiations

20.12.2005

20.3.2006

28

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YEAR 2006 No.

EP No.

Author

Subject

Tabled

Closed on :

Signatures

01/2006

369.297

John Bowis, Georgs Andrejevs, Dorette Corbey and Karin Scheele

On diabetes

16.1.2006

16.4.2006

125

02/2006

369.298

Vittorio Agnoletto, Giovanni Berlinguer, Patrizia Toia, Pier Antonio Panzeri and Pia Elda Locatelli

On extending basic health benefits to all residents in Europe, including those not meeting entry and residence requirements

16.1.2006

16.4.2006

31

03/2006

369.299

Andreas Mölzer

On a Europe-wide initiative to increase the birth rate

16.1.2006

16.4.2006

9

04/2006

369.300

Andreas Mölzer

On the weeks of rioting in France

16.1.2006

16.4.2006

5

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COMMITTEES

COMMITTEES

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APPOINTMENT OF RAPPORTEURS AND DRAFTSMEN (Referral: R = Responsible / O = Opinion)

Name

Subject Committee Date Proc.

Friedrich Ingo (EPP-ED)

Interpretation/amendment of the Rules of Procedure with a view to facilitating the resolution of questions of competence, particularly in non-legislative procedures

AFCO (R)

24/01/2006 2005/2239(REG)

Reynaud Marie-Line (PSE)

Simplification of Community legislation

AFCO (R)

24/01/2006 2005/2238(REG)

Reynaud Marie-Line (PSE)

A strategy for the simplification of the regulatory environment

AFCO (O)

24/01/2006 2006/2006(INI)

Aubert Marie-Hélène (Verts/ALE)

Organic production and indications referring thereto on agricultural products and foodstuffs

AGRI (R)

26/01/2006 2005/0279(CNS)

Graefe zu Baringdorf Friedrich-Wilhelm (Verts/ALE)

Organic production and labelling organic products

AGRI (R)

26/01/2006 2005/0278(CNS)

Busk Niels (ALDE)

Definition, description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks

AGRI (O)

26/01/2006 2005/0028(COD)

Hieronymi Ruth (EPP-ED)

Coordination of certain of the Member States' provisions on television broadcasting

CULT (R)

23/01/2006 2005/0260(COD)

Prets Christa (PSE)

UNESCO Convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expression

CULT (R)

23/01/2006 2005/0268(CNS)

COMMITTEES

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Name


Sifunakis Nikolaos (PSE)

Statistics on education and lifelong learning .

CULT (R)

23/01/2006 2005/0248(COD)

Bono Guy (PSE)

Implementing the Community Lisbon Programme: more research and Innovation - investing for growth and employment

CULT (O)

23/01/2006 2006/2005(INI)

Resetarits Karin (ALDE)

Rules on participation for implementation of the seventh framework programme (2007-2013)

CULT (O)

23/01/2006 2005/0277(COD)

Martínez Martínez Miguel Angel (PSE)

A stronger partnership between the European Union and Latin America

DEVE (O)

25/01/2006 2005/2241(INI)

García-Margallo y Marfil José Manuel (EPP-ED)

Transmission of national accounts data

ECON (R)

17/01/2006 2005/0253(COD)

De Rossa Proinsias (PSE) Silva Peneda José Albino (EPP-ED)

A European social model for the future

EMPL (R)

23/01/2006 2005/2248(INI)

Madeira Jamila (PSE)

Specific Programme 'People' (Seventh RTDD Framework Programme, 2007-2013)

EMPL (O)

12/01/2006 2005/0187(CNS)

Lucas Caroline (Verts/ALE)

Reducing the climate change impact of aviation

ENVI (R)

11/01/2006 2005/2249(INI)

Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Rodi (EPP-ED)

Women's immigration: the role and place of immigrant women in the EU

FEMM (R)

24/01/2006 2006/2010(INI)

COMMITTEES

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Name


Sartori Amalia (EPP-ED)

Women with low skill levels - a new policy

FEMM (R)

24/01/2006 2006/2011(INI)

Jäätteenmäki Anneli (ALDE)

Key competences for lifelong learning

FEMM (O)

30/01/2006 2005/0221(COD)

Heaton-Harris Christopher (EPP-ED)

A paperless environment for customs and trade

IMCO (R)

30/01/2006 2005/0247(COD)

Audy Jean-Pierre (EPP-ED)

Community Customs Code INTA (O)

25/01/2006 2005/0246(COD)

Laperrouze Anne (ALDE)

Guidelines for trans-European energy networks

ITRE (R)

19/01/2006 2003/0297(COD)

Seppänen Esko (GUE/NGL)

Shipments of radioactive waste and nuclear spent fuel

ITRE (R)

26/01/2006 2005/0272(CNS)

De Michelis Gianni (NI)

Coordination of certain of the Member States' provisions on television broadcasting

ITRE (O)

26/01/2006 2005/0260(COD)

Ransdorf Miloslav (GUE/NGL)

A European social model for the future

ITRE (O)

26/01/2006 2005/2248(INI)

Buitenweg Kathalijne Maria (Verts/ALE)

Provision of information concerning terrorist offences

LIBE (R)

23/01/2006 2005/0271(CNS)

Duquesne Antoine (ALDE)

Exchange of information under the principle of availability

LIBE (R)

23/01/2006 2005/0207(CNS)

Gaubert Patrick (EPP-ED)

Mutual information procedure in the areas of asylum and immigration

LIBE (R)

23/01/2006 2005/0204(CNS)

Angelilli Roberta (UEN)

Specific programme: Fight against violence (Daphne) (2007-2013)

LIBE (O)

23/01/2006 2005/0037A(COD)

COMMITTEES

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Name


Cavada Jean-Marie (ALDE)

The implications of the Court's judgment of 13 September 2005 (Case C-176/03 - Commission v Council)

LIBE (O)

23/01/2006 2006/2007(INI)

Deprez Gérard (ALDE)

2004 discharge: EC general budget, European Data Protection Supervisor

LIBE (O)

23/01/2006 2005/2208(DEC)

Gál Kinga (EPP-ED)

European Year of Intercultural Dialogue (2008)

LIBE (O)

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Aubert Marie-Hélène (Verts/ALE)

Agreement between the EC and Tanzania on fisheries

PECH (R)

31/01/2006 2005/0276(CNS)

Guerreiro Pedro (GUE/NGL)

Agreement between the EC and Angola on fisheries

PECH (R)

31/01/2006 2005/0262(CNS)

Galeote Quecedo Gerardo (EPP-ED)

Natural disasters (fires and floods) - regional development aspects

REGI (R)

23/01/2006 2005/2193(INI)

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COMMISSION DOCUMENTS Reports and Communications Subject

Referral Doc.

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee on the work of the EU Joint Transfer Pricing Forum on transfer pricing documentation for associated enterprises in the EU and Proposal for a code of conduct on transfer pricing documentation for associated enterprises in the EU

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COM(2005)0543

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - Implementing the Community Lisbon programme: Modern SME policy for growth and employment

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COM(2005)0551

22nd Annual report from the Commission on monitoring the application of Community law (2004)

JURI PETI

COM(2005)0570

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: a new framework strategy for multilingualism

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COM(2005)0596

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on improved effectiveness, enhanced interoperability and synergies among European databases in the area of Justice and Home Affairs

LIBE

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Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament: Priority actions for responding to the challenges of migration: First follow-up to Hampton Court

LIBE AFET DEVE

COM(2005)0621

Communication from the Commission: The support of electricity from renewable energy sources

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Communication from the Commission: Biomass action plan ITRE ENVI AGRI

COM(2005)0628

34th Financial Report on the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, EAGGF, Guarantee section – 2004 financial year –

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Green Paper: "Promoting healthy diets and physical activity: a European dimension for the prevention of overweight, obesity and chronic diseases"

ENVI EMPL IMCO

COM(2005)0637

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament: EU Strategy for Action on the Crisis in Human Resources for Health in Developing Countries

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Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament: Interim report on the follow up to the informal meeting of Heads of State and Government at Hampton Court

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COM(2005)0645

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament: 2006-08 Action plan for simplifying and improving the Common Fisheries Policy

PECH

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Communication from the Commission to the Council calling on the Council to provide for measures relating to maintenance obligations taken under Article 65 of the Treaty establishing the European Community to be governed by the procedure laid down in Article 251 of that Treaty

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Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on combating HIV/AIDS within the European Union and in the neighbouring countries, 2006-2009

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COM(2005)0654

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the review of the Sustainable Development Strategy: A platform for action

ENVI DEVE ECON EMPL ITRE TRAN

COM(2005)0658

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: Taking sustainable use of resources forward: A Thematic Strategy on the prevention and recycling of waste

ENVI ITRE

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Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: Thematic Strategy on the sustainable use of natural resources

ENVI ITRE

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Green Paper: Damages actions for breach of the EC antitrust rules

ECON ITRE IMCO JURI

COM(2005)0672

Report from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee: Second report on the application of Council Directive 93/7/EEC on the return of cultural objects unlawfully removed from the territory of a Member State

CULT

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Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: The EU action in the field of Education through Sport: building on EYES 2004 achievements

CULT EMPL

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Report from the Commission to the Council on the basis of Member States’ reports on the implementation of the Council recommendation (2002/77/EC) on the prudent use of antimicrobial agents in human medicine

ENVI ITRE

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Annual Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on Member States’ efforts during 2004 to achieve a sustainable balance between fishing capacity and fishing opportunities

PECH

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Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the operation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1185/2003 on the removal of fins of sharks on board vessels.

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Communication from the Commission: “Further guidance on allocation plans for the 2008 to 2012 trading period of the EU Emission Trading Scheme”

ENVI ITRE

COM(2005)0703

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on Thematic Strategy on the Urban Environment

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Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on a Community Action Plan on the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2006-2010

AGRI INTA ENVI

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Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on EAGGF - Guarantee Section expenditure - Early warning system - No 8–11/2005

CONT DEVE AGRI PECH

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COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

APPOINTMENT OF EIGHT MEMBERS OF THE COURT OF AUDITORS

On 25 January 2006 the President of the Council of the European Union forwarded to the President of the European Parliament a certified true copy of the Council decision appointing the following Members to the Court of Auditors for a period of six years from 1 March 2006: Mr Massimo VARI Mr Juan RAMALLO MASSANET Mrs Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN Mr Morten Louis LEVYSOHN Mr Karel PINXTEN Mr Olavi ALA NISSILÄ Mr Vitor Manuel da SILVA CALDEIRA Mr Lars HEIKENSTEN

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COMMON FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY 01/2006

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union in response to the statement by Maoists to end the unilateral ceasefire

Brussels, 5 January 2006

The EU deeply regrets the announcement by the CPN (M) to end their ceasefire. The EU has consistently called (most recently in the Presidency statement of 31 December 2005) for the Maoists to put a definitive end to violence and other human rights abuses, as well as disruption of development work, and had been encouraged by the ceasefire and the agreement reached with the seven party political alliance. The decision to end the ceasefire is a retrograde step. The EU notes that the Maoist ceasefire had been welcomed by the people of Nepal, and is deeply disappointed by the failure of the Government of Nepal to respond to this strong desire for peace by announcing a truce. The critical need remains for all parties involved to take immediate steps for complete cessation of hostilities and to work towards an inclusive national dialogue in Nepal with a view to resolving the underlying causes of the conflict peacefully. The EU reminds all parties to the conflict of the importance of human rights and the need to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law.

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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on progress in Kyrgyzstan towards the complete abolition of the death penalty

Brussels, 9 January 2006 The European Union welcomes President Bakiyevs decree of December 30, 2005 which extends the moratorium on executions in that country until the total abolition of the death penalty and the President’s instruction to the government to prepare draft legislation to this end. The EU stands ready to support Kyrgyzstan in its efforts to implement the abolition of the death penalty and continues to offer its assistance to reform relevant legislation. The European Union considers that the abolition of the death penalty contributes to the enhancement of human dignity and the progressive development of human rights. It reaffirms its objective of working towards universal abolition of the death penalty, and considers that the unlimited renewal of moratoria on executions until the planned complete abolition of the death penalty is a decisive step towards that aim.

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The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey, Croatia* and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this declaration.

* Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia continue to be part of the Stabilisation and

Association Process.

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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on Iran's intentions to resume suspended nuclear activities


The EU views with serious concern the Government of Iran's intention to resume suspended nuclear activities. It recalls that this and other parts of Iran's nuclear programme were frozen, under IAEA supervision, following revelations of Iran's clandestine nuclear activities over a period of more than a decade. It urges Iran not to take this step which would violate both the letter and the spirit of the 8 previous resolutions. These call on Iran, inter alia, to suspend all enrichment related activities. The EU regrets that Iran has chosen to announce this unilateral move at a moment when international confidence in the peaceful nature of its programme is far from restored. It finds it surprising and unreasonnable that Iran proposes to do this at a moment when - in response to a proposal from Dr Larijani - Britain, France and Germany with the EU were exploring with Iran the possibility of a return to negotiations. Resumption of activities and such disregard for the repeated wishes of the IAEA Board of Governor can only seriously jeopardise the possibility of a return to negotiations.

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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union

on the release of Jiang Weiping Brussels, 11 January 2006

The EU welcomes the release of Jiang Weiping. He was on the EU list of individual prisoners of concern and the EU has raised his case several times with the Chinese authorities. The EU hopes that the Chinese authorities will release further prisoners on this list in the near future.

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The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey, Croatia* and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland and Liechtenstein, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this declaration.

* Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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Statement by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the agreement between Somalia’s President and Parliament Speaker


The European Union warmly welcomes the Declaration issued jointly in Aden on 5 January 2006 by President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed of the Somali Republic and the Speaker of the Transitional Federal Parliament of Somalia, Sharif Hassan Sheikh Aden, and commends President Ali Abdalla Salah of the Republic of Yemen for his facilitation of their discussions. The EU is greatly encouraged to note the parties’ guidance by the Transitional Federal Charter and their undertaking to convene a session of Parliament within thirty days. The EU reiterates its unwavering and unequivocal support for the Transitional Federal Institutions as the only legitimate framework for fostering political dialogue, stability and governance in Somalia. The EU calls on all members of the Transitional Federal Parliament and Government to respond actively and positively to this timely initiative of the President and the Speaker, and reaffirms its willingness to provide logistical and financial support as necessary and appropriate to facilitate the work of Parliament inside Somalia. The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey, Croatia* and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this declaration. * Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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07/2006

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on Lebanon

Brussels, 16 January 2006 The European Union is deeply committed to the stability, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Lebanon. The European Union welcomes the appointment of Mr Serge Brammertz to head the International Investigation Commission into the assassination of Rafik Hariri. It commends the exemplary work accomplished by Mr Detlev Mehlis as head of the Investigation Commission and thanks him for his action in seeking out justice and truth. The European Union reiterates the need for Security Council resolutions 1595, 1636 and 1644 to be implemented and, pursuant to those resolutions, for Syria to cooperate fully and unconditionally with the Investigation Commission. It expresses its deep concern at the murders of innocent citizens carried out in Lebanon. It hopes that light will be shed upon these crimes and issues a solumn warning to the perpetrators and their backers. The European Union reaffirms its full support for the government of Mr Fouad Siniora. It calls on all the political forces of Lebanon to play their part in ensuring that the government loses no time in implementing the reforms necessary for the progress of the democratic Lebanon that emerged from the elections of June 2005. The European Union reiterates the importance it attaches to the Lebanese government extending its authority to the entire national territory and encourages it to continue the dialogue begun, in accordance with resolution 1559, with a view to the disarmament of Lebanese and non-Lebanese militias. It fully supports the Lebanese government's intention to enter into negotiations with Syria with a view to demarcating the entire border separating the two countries. It considers that complete recognition of Lebanon's sovereignty and independence must be sanctioned by the establishment of full diplomatic relations between Syria and Lebanon. The European Union reaffirms its support for the plan to hold an international conference in Beirut in 2006 on reconstruction and the introduction of the necessary reforms in Lebanon. The aim of the conference will be to mobilise regional and international support for the Lebanese Government's programme of economic restructuring and political reforms. The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey, Croatia * and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, align themselves with this declaration.

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08/2006


on the deteriorating political situation in Cambodia Brussels, 16 January 2006

The EU expresses its concern over the continuing use of defamation law suits by the Royal Government of Cambodia against members of the opposition, media, trade unions and NGOs resulting in their arrests. This disturbing trend culminating in the arrest of the Director of the Cambodian Center for Human Rights on 31 December 2005, and other Human Rights defenders has the cumulative effect of a targeted intimidation campaign against NGOs and human rights defenders in Cambodia. The EU appeals to the Cambodian government to refrain from law suits resulting in the criminal prosecution for accusations regarded as defamatory. In this context, the EU welcomes the decision to release Mr Yeng Virak from prison on 11 January and expresses the hope that all others arrested following the events at the Human Rights Day ceremony on 10 December 2005 will also be released. The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey, Croatia* and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this declaration.


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on the complete abolition of the death penalty in Mexico Brussels, 17 January 2006

The European Union warmly welcomes President Fox's decree of December 9, 2005, which modifies articles 14 and 22 of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States, thus completely abolishing the death penalty in Mexico. The European Union considers that the abolition of the death penalty contributes to the enhancement of human dignity and the progressive development of human rights. It reaffirms its objective of working towards universal abolition of the death penalty.

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The European Union looks forward to strengthening cooperation with Mexico towards promoting our common objective of the universal abolition of the death penalty. The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey, Croatia* and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this declaration.


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10/2006

Declaration from the Presidency on behalf of the European Union

on presidential elections in Chile Brussels, 17 January 2006

The European Union extends its warm congratulations to President-elect Dr. Michelle Bachelet Jeria. The European Union recognises the economic and social progress achieved under the Government of President Ricardo Lagos Escobar as well as its dedication to international cooperation and the advancement of democratic values. The European Union looks forward to the continuation of its excellent cooperation and a further strengthening of its relations with Chile within the framework of the EU-Chile Association Agreement which has paved the way for a very privileged relationship. The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey, Croatia* and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this declaration." * Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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11/2006/rev.1

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the serious incidents in Côte d'Ivoire

Brussels, 19 January 2006 The European Union resolutely condemns the orchestrated acts of violence which have been taking place in Côte d'Ivoire, particularly in Abidjan, since Monday 16 January, and also the attacks on the UNOCI contingent. These acts constitute a serious impediment to the peace process. The European Union calls on all political players to bring these unacceptable acts to an end immediately, and requests that all necessary measures be taken to ensure the safety of the international and diplomatic presence. The European Union, which is a member of the International Working Group, reiterates its full support for Prime Minister Konan Banny with a view to the successful completion of the transition process initiated by the African Union in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 1633, which is binding on all parties in Côte d'Ivoire. The fundamental aim of this process is the holding of uncontestable elections in Côte d'Ivoire by 31 October 2006. The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey, Croatia* and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this declaration. * Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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12/2006/rev.1


on the political situation in Nepal Brussels, 30 January 2006

The European Union continues to be deeply concerned over the situation in Nepal, where political forces seem to be moving towards an ever more severe confrontation and polarization thus increasing the risk of deepening the political crisis. The European Union gives its full support to the moderate voices in Nepal working towards the goal of a sustainable peace based on the principles of a civilian, accountable and democratic government. The EU strongly condemns the use of force to suppress the Nepalese people's exercise of fundamental rights, including the right to freedom of assembly and freedom of expression. The EU finds that the Government's extensive restrictions on the Nepalese society, political parties and civil society over the last week are

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disproportionate and do not comply with Nepal's obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The EU calls upon the King, the Government of Nepal and the Security Forces to immediately restore all political and civil liberties in accordance with Nepal's international obligations, immediately release all political prisoners and human rights defenders, and ensure that political and civil rights, including freedom of assembly and freedom of speech, can be exercised peacefully. The EU strongly condemns the resumption of Maoist violence, including the recent murder of an election candidate. The EU deeply regrets the government's failure to seize the opportunity provided by the Maoists' unilateral cease-fire to declare a truce. The EU underlines the obligation of all parties to fully respect international humanitarian law, including by way of protecting civilians and facilitating the access of humanitarian organisations seeking to aid affected persons. The EU reiterates that what Nepal and its people urgently need is a cessation of armed hostilities as a first step in an inclusive and comprehensive peace process. The European Union underlines its stand on elections. For the elections to be meaningful it is crucial that they be held in direct consultation with the political parties as part of an exercise to establish a full return to democracy. The fact that no such consultation has taken place means that the planned municipal elections will be another step backwards for democracy and are likely to further polarize positions. The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey, Croatia* and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this declaration. * Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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Statement of the Presidency on behalf of the European Union

on the enactment of the Russian Law on Non-profit Organisations Brussels, 19 January 2006

The EU has made clear to the Russian Federation its concerns over the possible effects of the draft law on NGOs. It has also underlined the great importance the EU attaches to freedom of expression and association, which are of fundamental importance for a democratic society. The EU reiterates its strong support for the legitimate and peaceful activities of civil society. It is in Russia's interests that civil society should be allowed to develop freely.

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The EU welcomes changes made to the draft law before its second reading, but remains concerned that the law as it has been adopted could have a serious impact on the legitimate activity of civil society organisations in Russia. The EU will pay close attention to the implementation of the law when it passes into force and expresses its expectation that it will be implemented in line with standards and commitments undertaken in the framework of the Council of Europe and the OSCE. The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey, Croatia* and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the EFTA countries Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine align themselves with this declaration. * Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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on the situation in Sri Lanka Brussels, 23 January 2006

The European Union is gravely concerned at the continuing violence in Sri Lanka. The people of Sri Lanka want peace. Those behind the violence seem to want a return to conflict knowing that this will bring further suffering to all Sri Lanka's communities, including those they claim to represent. The European Union urges all those engaged in violence, and all those with influence upon them, to arrest this descent into conflict. The full implementation of the current Ceasefire Agreement between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is essential for any progress towards a lasting peace. The European Union condemns in the strongest possible terms those who perpetrated the attack at the offices of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) in Batticaloa on 13 January. This attack was a deliberate attempt to undermine the Ceasefire Agreement. The SLMM is an unarmed body, invited by both the government and the LTTE to monitor the Ceasefire Agreement. The European Union calls upon the parties to the Ceasefire Agreement to ensure the security of the SLMM in order to allow the mission to fulfil its mandate. The European Union renews its commitment to the SLMM and commends the contributing countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden for their invaluable work. The European Union urges the LTTE to agree to meet representatives of the Government without delay to discuss the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement. The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey, Croatia* and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland and

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Liechtenstein, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this declaration. * Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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on death penalty moratorium in New Jersey Brussels, 25 January 2006

The European Union is profoundly encouraged by the decision of the New Jersey Legislature to put in place a moratorium on executions in the State of New Jersey. The European Union considers that the abolition of the death penalty contributes to the enhancement of human dignity and the progressive development of human rights. It reaffirms its objective of working towards universal abolition of the death penalty. No legal system is immune to miscarriages of justice. Legal errors happen in any legal system including in the European Union. That is another reason why the death penalty was abolished by all EU Member States. With the death penalty any miscarriage of justice is perpetuated and can never be redressed. "The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey, Croatia* and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this declaration." * Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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17/2006


on the Pamuk trial Brussels, 24 January 2006

The European Union welcomes the decision of the Turkish court to dismiss the case against Orhan Pamuk on 22 January 2006. At the same time the EU reiterates the EU’s continued concern at other charges related to the expression of non-violent opinions still pending in Turkish courts.

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The European Union hopes that this decision will guide the Turkish judiciary in similar cases and stresses the importance of adherence to the standards enshrined in the European Convention of Human Rights on freedom of expression and of continuation of reforms in this respect.

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to welcome the agreement by the Government and the LTTE to hold talks Brussels, 31 January 2006

The European Union welcomes the agreement between the Government of Sri Lanka and the LTTE to hold talks in Switzerland with a view to reinforcing the Ceasefire Agreement concluded in February 2002 and to improving its implementation. The EU commends Minister Eric Solheim for his longstanding and untiring efforts for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Sri Lanka. The EU reiterates its full support for Norway's role as facilitator in the peace process. The EU expresses its firm hope that the talks will help stabilize the situation in Sri Lanka and lead to a peaceful solution of the conflict. The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey, Croatia* and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA country Liechtenstein, member of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this declaration. * Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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20/2006

Presidency statement on behalf of the European Union

on PLC elections Brussels, 26 January 2006

The European Union welcomes the successful holding on 25 January of elections for the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC). The Palestinian people have demonstrated a clear commitment to determine their political future via democratic means. These elections saw impressive voter participation in an open and fairly-contested electoral process that was efficiently administered by the independent Palestinian Central Elections Commission.

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The successful holding of these elections is an important step in strengthening Palestinian democracy and implementing Palestinian Roadmap obligations. The European Union appreciates measures taken by Israel to facilitate the holding of the PLC elections, including in East Jerusalem. The European Union stands ready to continue to support Palestinian economic development and democratic state building. At the same time, the European Union expects the newly elected PLC to support the formation of a government committed to ending violence, a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the rule of law, reform, and sound fiscal management. The European Union welcomes President Abbas' commitment and leadership in this regard. The European Union reiterates its position that there is no place in a political process for groups or individuals who advocate violence. The European Union urges all factions to disarm, renounce violence, and recognize Israel's right to exist.

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21/2006


on the appointment of President Denis Sassou-Nguesso as Chairman of the African Union

Brussels, 30 January 2006 The European Union congratulates the Republic of Congo and its President Denis Sassou Nguesso for having been chosen to lead the African Union for the coming year. President Sassou Nguesso has already played an important role in the adoption of the AU Non-Aggression and Common Defence Pact. During his Chairmanship of the CEMAC he has also been a driving force behind the peace-keeping operation in the Central African Republic (FOMUC). He played an important role in solving the constitutional crisis in Sao Tomé and Principe. The EU therefore expects him to keep peace and security in Africa high on the agenda of the AU during his Chairmanship. The Chairmanship of the African Union is a very important and challenging task. The African Union and its organs are the concrete translation of a new African determination to make the continent a better place to live and where the problems of development, regional integration, democracy, and peace and security are effectively addressed. In its short period of existence, the African Union has already achieved a lot but its leaders have defined an ambitious agenda to make it an even more successful organisation that can deliver to the needs of the African people. The European Union is a natural partner in this endeavour and it is keen to continue and to strengthen this partnership to our mutual benefit. Last December the European Union adopted a Strategy for Africa, and we have noted with great satisfaction that the AU summit has welcomed it. The Strategy contains very comprehensive and concrete commitments to better assist Africa on the basis of African ownership and responsibility. Successful implementation requires a joint effort with our partners in Africa at a continental, sub regional and national level. The political framework for implementing the Strategy in partnership is the EU/Africa dialogue which should lead up to the organisation of a second EU/Africa summit.

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The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey, Croatia* and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this declaration. * Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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22/2006

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union concerning Council Common Position 2006/50/CFSP of 30 January 2006 extending and

amending Common Position 2004/133/CFSP on restrictive measures against extremists in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)

Brussels, 6 February 2006 The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey and Croatia* and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, declare that they share the objectives of Council Common Position 2006/50/CFSP of 30 January 2006 extending and amending Common Position 2004/133/CFSP on restrictive measures against extremists in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM). They will ensure that their national Policies conform to this Decision. The European Union takes note of this commitment and welcomes it. * Croatia continues to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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23/2006

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union concerning Council Decision 2006/51/CFSP of 30 January 2006

implementing Common Position 2004/161/CFSP renewing restrictive measures against Zimbabwe

Brussels, 6 February 2006 The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey, Croatia* and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, declare that they share the objectives of Council Decision 2006/51/CFSP of 30 January 2006

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implementing Common Position 2004/161/CFSP renewing restrictive measures against Zimbabwe. They will ensure that their national policies conform to this Decision. The European Union takes note of this commitment and welcomes it. * Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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ACTIVITIES OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

Summary of resolutions and decisions adopted,

subjects discussed in plenary and action taken

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