we know very well that the current treaties are not enough and that the future , we must develop a better structure and different to the european union , a structure more constitutional also leave well clear what are the competence of member states and what the belong to the union . messages of concern first and foremost the economic and social difficulty for which atravesamos , and this despite sustained growth , the fruit of years of effort on the part of all our citizens . the present situation , untenable and especially for many hauliers self-employed and for the sector of agriculture , would undoubtedly be improved . in itself , it is good to reach an agreement on the procedures , but we need to ensure that this system is in this area is likely to be misused as political weapon . now they have also given that the rights which must be respected . i agree with your signal earlywarning against their return , to which some are being tempted , to the intergovernmental methods . there are many people who want a federation of nation states . the rapporteurs have pointed out the quality debate and also the need to go further . of course , i cannot but agree with them . latter countries i would add that , before making a statement , we must learn , known as well yardstick forces are available , given that the political discourse should be realistic and reciprocate always of the reality of forces and the aims we all we want to make . i would like to see long-jammed began on this closer cooperation to put some examples of the new european potencialidad . the vote will take place tomorrow at 12.30 p.m . the commission cannot accept amendment no 12 . i shall be voting in favour of adopting the draft regulation . the reports from the european court of auditors as well as they are nevertheless out these subestimaciones , from greece for portugal . therefore , have not voted in favour of this report . according to their ombudsmen , such buses are not only cheaper and versátiles internationally , but also more in environmentally they use less fuel passenger is . it also calls for civil-society reference values to disseminate best practice and throughout the eu . a binding charter that includes all possible cases which spells out absolutely legal rights whose taxation could raise difficulties later . i thank both sterling work . however , we feel that this cannot appropriating for already concluded in nice in less than three months , so be it for this reason we cannot vote in favour of the charter quede included in the treaty of nice at the summit . - ( de ) the group of the european csu welcomes the fact that present draft charter of fundamental rights are collected get up to make visible fundamental rights which the citizens ostentan faced with organs and institutions of the eu . it reflects the liberal europe which is built . in fact , would have liked to that letter depriving able to continue working on it , as the propose many non-governmental organisations from different countries of the union . ( a5-0248 / 2000 ) by mr queiró , on hungary [ com ( 1999 ) 505 - c5-0028 / 2000 - 1997 / 2175 ( cos ) ] ; therefore , i would undertakes to next year the parliament is not present a general report , on the reports by countries so that we are stress that attended by a differentiated development of the negotiations . europe , and , secondly , which on the basis of the work begun by the previous presidencies and by the commission , the french presidency will be in a position - hopefully - of presenting a precise assessment of the accession process . i said , not no objection in repeating here that the french presidency is not shirk any of the difficulties that submit , which does not mean that dispondremos time and the necessary means to deal with each of them . this issue is perfectly legitimate , but it is necessary zanjarla enough correct and accurate . enlargement is a broad perspective we should approach with vision and much generosity . not all the result of the intergovernmental conference to be in accordance formidable demands adaptation that enlargement entails . the second major change which we are witnessing all that europe must adapt is the enormous speed of economic development , which we directed towards the global market and towards the global competition . fourthly : what is previous it follows the principle that we grant the member states have now been incorporated later on in the negotiations the fair opportunity to join those who will have started before . in the sectors we had undone investment maximizing long-term to achieve the levels of the eu , must be borne in mind that in the same s circumstances , the present members also disfrutaron of lengthy transitional periods . in the protection of frontiers and combating crime conra will apply equally our standards and the benefits of freedom . look again trade flows that currently exist between the european union and the countries of central and eastern europe . i was delighted that the commissioner has begun , finally , to inform the people fears , the matter to be talks have to be why certain . this compromise , that they themselves adquirieron met , must be possible until accession to the european union . we therefore need the help of the commission will therefore - we even had the necessary goodwill , sometimes we lack of munitions which are essential . this is something essential in order , as the european union , exacting objectives aimed at the implementation of our own internal reforms . however , there are points and questions of magnitude of those who disagree . it is damaging to the european union itself , to their future independent in connection with america and also to a defence and security policy common european , since they also introduces risks with russia and with other countries . we hope there will be results and that no hope will postponed for another intergovernmental conference it must do so that enlargement can take place . - ( fr ) brief , as has just been just now , since in my first speech i over three minutes before . it is very important , and from this point of view i am delighted that the commission work under a campaign of information , which the commissioner verheugen wishes to be the same time comprehensive de-centralised . but - and will be my last words , as i am not quite plainly : pessimistic in the field , i do not ando with halves , i wish option vigorous with regard to enlargement - to have credibility , we should also be serious , we should be understood , we will certainly also be able to collect the accession of the peoples , of the peoples of the candidate countries and of our peoples . the moment , i see no need to discuss the financial perspective in connection with enlargement . i cannot speak today of a single country . on this issue because the been expressed , incidentally , it is also the wish to join the european union . we shall now give the floor to the various rapporteurs . i have been entrusted the mission must be rapporteur in relation to estonia . as conservative , i am very careful with the taxpayers ' money . i believe that only then tendrían approximately an idea of what people to have succeeded in latvia in recent years . this is not enough , a global strategy must contractor more intensively towards the citizens . lithuania has at its disposal a considerable potential for an economic growth in the long term . in the broadest possible to the cooperation of the european union with the russian federation . i have here sensitive issue : the support of the public , within and outside the european union . as a result of a intelligent fiscal policy , the foreign direct investment of last year composure the 5.450. millions of euros . we do not want to interfere at all , let us germans . democracy slovakian evolving they stable and previously had seen otherwise . in this speech , i propose to highlight and systematised the six aspects of development of the situation hungarian with a view to membership of the european union , worthy of the particular mention . that is why i am pleased to see that has been discussed this subject in the general report on enlargement do not . finally , i should mention a cloud ominous that hovering over europe and i must say it specify that a personal view . 23 years agents secret bulgaria launched a campaign criminal in europe and western brutally attacked to certain people , including my friend mr markov , georgi writer known and integral part of the media , who was murdered in a street london in full day . for the establishment of a high level is something commend my colleagues . the report we have the honour of someterles and which has also been unanimously approved in committee notes that the the territory controlled by the legal authority meets the political criteria of copenhagen . to this end , and without prejudice , of course , the role of the commission 's own , our high representative of the csfp mr solana , play a key role . the main problem malta still nevertheless consistiendo that the process of accession is enjuiciado differently from the government and opposition and the european union gives importance to this process of accession transcurra such a way short-lived . even between the usa and mexico levels are on the closest . we should sector , on the internal market pronunciamos are in favour of a strategy well recapacitada , flexible and adequate to this challenge . but let me also say at this point that i respect before the citizens of the countries of central and eastern europe , who ten years ago had the courage leaving the street and to initiate this process . the information society is important for both old and for the new industry . we cannot afford to leave blinded by the percentages of community law collected in national legislation . that means that the environment will only be rothbehrendt they sensitive in europe too when transcurran between 15 to 20 years on from this moment . it unacceptably long . that also applies to transport of live animals for slaughtering , which is something degrading . we are now for striving to impose an obligation to undone evaluations of the consequences for health in the case of all the rules of legislative importance . my report mind must also speak of the european union must put that clear that european funds for regional development cannot continue to otorgándose on the basis of a mere accounting division between regions or comarcas . elmar brok has rightly began his intervention with the comment that everyone is going to be the beneficiaries of enlargement , especially if it is that we are on this side of the current external border . the inland waterways is going to be important for environmental reasons because we have to draw the non-road freight and if they are transportarlas to the railways can then we should use waterways shipping and waterways . it has been a question of selfishness and especially of populism , and the exchange rate is the euro nor has certainly helped in the right way . our message to the countries of accession will be as follows : no stop confuse on the extent of the present reports , the dossiers . unfortunately , at present , there are many parties , which have blamed her masquerades as well ideological show , therefore , very few ideals and too materialism . if necessary , we can postpone the right to free the acquisition of land and shelter for use in a family , let us do that . there is now but can run danger owing to the lack of transparency and the resistance self-evident , and although public , of certain governments . moreover , how are the million jobs promised by the treaty of maastricht ? at the time we are reviewing the treaties , some member states already demanding a new reform . most of the international studies show that enlargement entails macroeconomic profits . however , except minorities negligible , no political group dispute the objective of the slovene-speaking policy which is the join as soon as possible in the eu . once the union had been extended to quickly , we would have diferenciarla they remarkable , as is sets out on enlargement in the position taken by the eldr group . i have undoubtedly , the obligatory system institutionally which operates in that country da as many result in the long term for the health of orphaned children . i would therefore ask for the corresponding amendments . even we in the european politicians , minds very little understanding in the process of negotiation . cyprus will be a sort of bridge towards the countries of the region . i wish to negotiators that they will continue its work successfully in this important area . of course , is also a second important sort of communication between our countries and countries which wish to convey accession is at issue here in the eu . we cannot afford to lose the realising that there occasions in the early 1990s . mr president , first , as socialist rapporteur for the report on romania , i should like to congratulate the rapporteur for his excellent report . it is for the institutions , for the member states , all of us , all show up to this challenge , also with regard to the fears of our own public opinion , and regain the breath , the ambition and the vision of the founding fathers of europe . unfortunately , have the feeling that this process of enlargement despite the many and fine words and of the applied openness and closure of numerous chapters , is not driven by the council with the necessary energy policy . many countries of the union afrontaron similar problems at some of their development and can advise bulgaria to help them to overcome those with which faces at the moment . democracy is not just a question of majorities but above all is a codecision balanced of minorities . the candidate countries must be regarded like and their accession depend solely on their own development . at the same time we have to acknowledge the efforts made by countries as lithuania , compensate for lost time . therefore , lies in our interest extend our freedoms and legal system until romania and that is certainly a point on the debate with our public opinion . however , there is a subject on which there around the great interest : enlargement . my group therefore supports the deadlines periods are in the environmental sector until a maximum of five years . mr president , it is essential to give him a positive impetus to enlargement . certainly the debate remains open as regards the agenda for membership of these countries , because must include a check the progress of its internal reforms . i am glad that the report will am positive that slovenia has at endeavoured to really such a way massive efforts to meet the criteria - which i have seen on several occasions as director of the delegation linger also present a political . in my view , this proposal deserves to be examined . these forms of violence and trafficking in women to be condemned as well combatted already now with all means both in the eu and candidate countries . ending , with this occasion , i would like to share the thoughts and thoughts many of our colleagues messrs regarding the need to examine , after all , the issue carefully the boundaries of europe and therefore the of how much will be extended , as well as about the desirability of drafting a special report concerning the european parliament . the minutes of yesterday 's sitting have been distributed . thank you . and that this is stated in this house that in a europe of citizens , rights must be enshrined properly in the right of the union . i put to the proposal to postpone the committee on legal affairs and the internal market . we know that foreign substances which we occupy almost never affect immediately , but are harmful substances in the long term , substances of long life and placentas , such as dioxins , the aflatoxinas , as well metals , such as cadmium , lead and mercury . we cannot find fault . if allows dilute " products " in this case , we must demand the least that this will be registrar services of control and to make public that the product has been diluted . indeed , it ought to make known publicly and discuss this problem . however , it is clear that the crisis dioxins was the result of criminal actions to contravenían existing rules . mr president , i should like to thank the preceding the speakers who have preceded me . this is an absolute necessity . for example , the limit value for meals of fish is different from the proposed for the products of animal origin no sailor . it is high time to an end to fallacious an interpretation of subsidiarity , which seeks to increase every day , is the subjugation of brussels on our nations . like the rapporteur , i think there bases to make all these things can be given examine the substances for which i referred , even if we are not toxic for themselves , show increases in the highest levels . unfortunately it is lost much of the knowledge , inherited the wisdom grassroots support , in a industrial production in which animals have been reduced to be production units and goods . the new regulations fusionarán , armonizarán as well simplificarán requirements in cleanliness very complex detailed to this were ingested wind-borne in numerous directives . according to my invalid , the number of those who are reported on the exact content is relatively small . secondly , it is clear that nevertheless going to introduce a change which concerns the farmers are the producers of the raw materials used in animal feed . in future , they are going to see forced to destroy a substantially larger number of items of raw materials . these damages are needed , although it is clear that the farmers themselves are esmeran as possible to garnatizar the health of their animals . amendment no 18 propose explicitly to include the water in the definition of feedingstuffs . on the basis of these scientific assessments of the elements of risk , the commission will propose to member states appropriate measures to limit the presence of these substances in animal feed . having studied the amendments tabled to approve this sitting , i thank parliament 's support to the proposal . generally speaking , therefore , the commission can accept 15 of the 27 amendments . i take it that i have done once the saldrán theirs . the commission has committed elaborarla it too has announced that it will not be able to take quotation overnight . farmers simply need to have knowing with greater accuracy , also in figures and percentages - at least when so soliciten- , everything which are contained in compound feedingstuffs and to what proportion is present . graefe zu baringdorf , and also mrs roth-behrendt for their reports and express my hope that the council adopts a constructive position in relation to these issues and together we can establish a system of declaration more transparent for feedingstuffs . all this , of course , due to the tragedy of bse , which was a real saga , with different episodes . we cannot accept the use of substances , detrimental to the health of people and animals . but we start the good thing . the present proposal is the first series of initiatives based on the white paper on food safety . thank you , commissioner . ( parliament adopted the resolution ) ( parliament adopted a5-0248 / 2000 ) by mr queiró , on behalf of the committee on foreign affairs , human rights , common security defence policy and , on the request hungary 's accession to the european union and on the development of the negotiations [ com ( 1999 ) 505 - c5-0028 / 2000 - 1997 / 2175 ( cos ) ) ( parliament adopted a5-0247 / 2000 ) by mrs . baroness nicholson of winterbourne , on behalf of the committee on foreign affairs , human rights , common security defence policy and , on the request romania 's accession to the european union and the development of the negotiations [ com ( 1999 ) 510 - c5-0033 / 2000 - 1997 / 2171 ( cos ) ) thirdly , perhaps the most difficult , the council adopt institutional new measures to allow the community to operate effectively , efficient and democratic following enlargement . even if it is here in relation to the principles of article 13 , it is clear that the secondary legislation which the european union produces onwards he comes sometimes far-reaching , and that there is no reason to deny the candidate countries as a right to cultural differentiation . to conclude , dwell on the fact that the process of enlargement must be done in a manner progressive , at a pace adjustment of the candidate countries . . in the present and given to the voices have started to framework-directive cuestionando enlargement of the union , it is important that this parliament to give a strong political signal in favour of the same . . ( fr ) since its creation , the european union has a vocation to bring together the peoples . the criteria of the council of copenhagen 1993 on the democratisation or the ability to compete strengthen , by way of " acquis communautaire ' , the reign of an uncontrolled and destroyers capitalism . in these circumstances , reminiscent of lemmings rushing to the enlargement process runs the risk of accentuate the flow populist as well mindset which is obstruction here and beyond . on the agenda at this part-session appear precisely a report on equal opportunities between men and women , which recalls to offer an indication of cuán poor results is whereupon the acquis communautaire in practice in precisely this area . who could , in fact , contesting the entry into the european home to poland 's copérnico and john paul ii , to hungary martyrdom in 1956 budapest , or to the capital-símbolo , prague , when the democracies popularity defenestraban at the head of state and aplastaban the people of jan palach , inmolado for freedom ? a larger europe and with more specific tasks into greater financial resources . take the opportunity to welcome to the elderly pensioners in estonia trust in draw attention to their opportunities to live within the european union . if latvia is still progress and the european union adapts his institutional structure and its policies in order to cope with enlargement , i see no reason why , in latvia fudges would not be allowed in the union . if lithuania continues moving and the eu adapts his institutional structure and its policies in order to cope with enlargement , i do not see any reason why that lithuania is not fudges be allowed in the union . in the environmental field , too , have verified made evident , with the creation of ' national fund for protecting the environment " and with implementing the principle of ' contaminador-pagador " . by allowing the entry of poland in the common house , the union will justice with the newly arrival : a justice that you have been denied for too long . i look forward to the early incorporation of the czech republic . is short i welcome this report queiró on the request hungary 's accession to the european union and share the majority of the conclusions comes the rapporteur . i look forward to bulgaria to join with the union in the not too distant future . poos report ( a5-0249 / 2000 ) this is a fair and balanced view that the council of ministers must take serious account of . i hope incidentally the negotiations were held under the auspices of the un can have results , so that they can both stocks , and greek cypriot , together fleshpots of the benefits of its entry into the eu within a republic reunited . is short i welcome the report by mr poos on the request of cyprus to the european union . we , however , consumers , we are in the last link in the food chain so we are the end recipients of abuse and forgers food . we are concerned that , in particular the european level a practical way , food safety go from the dehesa until the bureau . precisely because we are in favour of developing relations of cooperation , which is really fraternales only really equal partners , between all the countries in the world , we have no intention , with our vote , incapability of a eyewash . the council reported to parliament before the vote in committee , but with a margin of time very small , descartando set deliberately any possibility of a debate additional me or with parliament . in my report advocate greater representation and involvement of ngos , greater accountability to the european parliament , in drawing up an annual report for it to be discussed in parliament , the highest possible level of transparency , the promotion remember past in the fight against preconception and recognition of the multi-discrimination . i also we must take into account the legitimate interests of employees . as chairman main responsibility of solving the problems of discrimination in the workplace , the social partners are also concerned with the position more favourable to propose solutions practicable . jenny was the collective " access " . charter was the coordinator of the group and i 20-25 at the hearings on article 13 . practice because the directives and programmes of action spur to the member states to fight against discrimination on the basis of the same premises and that the commission was able to fulfil our role as guardian of the treaties and also of pioneer in social debate . while the present legal basis prising loans for new preparatory actions , funded within that category could lead to a reduction of appropriations for other policies . ladies and gentlemen , this is a proposal for a framework directive necessary but not sufficient , whose mechanisms will have the opportunity to maturity once passed a period of application . i hope that the commission immerse carefully the laws on discrimination on grounds of gender in the light of this new directive . i congratulate the commission and to my colleagues have produced the report . i welcome the recommendation of the mann report to give the organisations such ideological the possibility of requiring certain requirements for the staff of his office in connection with such character . the speed with which the institutions have been availing powers of amsterdam , commissioner , shows that the european union remains championed the equal opportunities , and i am extremely explicitly to the european commission on this . the presence of very different types of discrimination in our societies confirms the importance of the programme of action which is the subject of the report by mr cashman . mr president , on behalf of the bonino list , i would like to thank the dismay that we produces the way in which europe and the member states are doing to tackle the issue of discrimination , of racism and xenophobia . what does the commissioner to explain why the commission has dismissive of this ? secondly , even acknowledging its importance , in my view this is a problem which will be invited to ngos to participate in implementing the programme , regardless of its size characteristics and its actions . the liberal group democratic has assessed all this , and especially to the activities of parliament , which wanted to emphasise also and above all , in the prevention of phenomenon , amén of good practice . represents a challenge for all because we all judging people on the first impression . mr president , combating and legislate against discrimination tantamount to recognise that there are even often are " legalizadas " because they are trivializadas . the first cnucyd conference , the united nations to trade and development , conducted in 1963 in geneva the principle of compensatory inequality , therefore , as the discrimination . indeed , the information and awareness revisten of fundamental importance in this area , they must be used as detonating to drum a new mentality , a new way of thinking and that need to venzan radically these prejudice still thinly among the people and a guarantee genuine equality of all citizens in terms of rights . it is therefore important progress with the two legislative initiatives which are now being debating , although mejorándolas in some respects and increasing the amounts envisaged for the funding programme and reflecting the political importance to sugar-beet this fight against discrimination . in particular , the agreement on the principle of adjustments reasonable , in which have been trendsetters sweden and ireland , will ensure that now that employers across europe disclosure their places of work equipment , acquire special and unaltered working practices is right disabled employees really beware a fair chance . article 13 is the point of departure for a new objective of the eu : combating discrimination or the unequal treatment of citizens for the reasons listed in the same . the second point i wish is unfortunately the serious error on the commission with this first package to prioritise between the grounds of discrimination . mr president , discrimination on the religious grounds is so unacceptable as any other form of discrimination . as the secular convinced , that i am not countenance so accept it . europe 's generous idea recognized every citizen in the greatest possible freedom , should it compatible with identical measure to curtail the others , clashes , even today , with obstacles : some fact and others of law . one of the directives has already been adopted in record time , and they have great hopes that the other be adopted in november , during the french presidency . some others to comply with legal requirements , for example , amendment relating to the provisions of the committees . instead , i cannot accept amendment no 38 is proposing to remove article 5 of the list difference in treatment on grounds of age that they can be justified . parliament has referred to the important issue conformity of contracts . the first time permit joint projects in this programme of action . it is clear that the longer universal in the code , will be more effective . article 7 of the code obliges the member states to commit to prevent exports that deviates towards end-users maltreatment . . ( it ) mr president , i will admit that i nostalgia the times that of the european parliament 's , as well as from the various movements pacifists and trade , the incitaba thinking and acting in single-mindedly of a gradual reduction of the manufacture of arms , and we wondered how converting production warlike in civilian production . in view of the situation in which are now found the planet and our continent after the end of the cold war and the breakdown of equilibrium established by the terror of weapons of mass destruction , such behaviour would be irresponsible . these weapons have become , so to speak , the hallmark of the anarchy in many places in the world . the cfsp understands activities to combat crises outside the limits of the eu not something that could be understood as common defence policy . these are designed to prevent the export of arms to the governments who commit violations of human rights , to areas of conflict or to regions tossed to a career in the field of armaments . the commission , in close collaboration with member states , participated actively in the wording of the joint action of the european union on arms small and light weapons . in accordance with the agenda , the commission proceed to make a statement on the area of european research . introduce forms of intervention in the longer term , stopping-off between the support of the projects and funding institutionally , using the instruments with variable geometry offered by the treaty , and specifically the participation of the union in national programmes as it stands envisaged in article 169 of the treaty . what we want to strengthen , is this character of hierarchy , and that depends on the way of intervention . you say that it intends shake-up in a total of this framework programme . i believe that today we need something estructure european area of research , that is something which goes beyond the framework programme next as addendum of national programmes , we need a factor structuring , in other words , that we must accept formulae . thank you for your speech and its constructive spirit . as regards the ideas with the stoa , i believe we must do something together , because it is something that concerns to the house 's joint research centre of the institutes prospective present in several member states . it seems that the commission to slow leaps forward towards the completion of the european area of research . there will be a complete chapter on science and society and the citizens . there has been contacts with the greek authorities , irish and to ask the portuguese government of these countries to speed submission to the commission of its of cohesion fund projects . perhaps the non-existence of service that i have mentioned - which existed in the commission switching devoted exclusively the cohesion fund permitiera have more specific elements . my second question is as follows : irrespective of the cohesion fund , are the community framework of support , the structural funds regional programmes , and so what are the countries have received the projects definitive and what programmes what countries have already approved ? in 1989 the commission presented a new proposal which would offer greater flexibility . bolkestein and , whilst the main rule of the treaties forbids that copper more firms , and that foreign at home , we should implement the legislation on the general competition in europe in the cases taxation be completely disproportionate . we must examine the effect that may have at this legislation on competition , despite the general rule that these matters are prerogative of member states . if we want to preserve the fuel , the way in doing this through the tax , and not through other forms of taxation . i would say to mr purvis than the most natural handicaps and regional is a matter for probably lies with national governments , as part of your electorate finds itself in those areas remote regions and peripheral regions . mr president , commissioner , thank you for information . the spring and the editions summer , the european commission made a general review of its activities and human resources . there are some who argue it . these children are increasingly used for tourists and business people the majority , come from europe . the commission is convinced that all companies in good time to be able to prepare the final step of the euro , including the adaptation of their systems and software . the debate político-filosófico no longer on the agenda , but in general cannot at the dangers of a referendum , but perhaps in another context . the same applies to the elk . recently it has sent a reminder to the french authorities on this . in relation to the candidate countries , i can tell you that we have been held meetings with them in connection with this issue of animal preliminary agreements were reached . however , it sowing season 's last spring the commission was informed of which had been eavesdrop imported seed varieties of traditional different species , including the cotton , which contains far residues of genetically modified seeds . however , after consulting its services , i am in a inform the honourable member that a directive concerning products electrical , the directive concerning the limits of tension electricity , as well as the directive concerning team radios and terminals telecoms , testers essential requirements in terms of security computer equipment for private use or in the workplace . what endures me , however , that in this case the distinction between on safety at work , in a class schooling or for a child does its homework at home is a false distinction ? perhaps estreche the hand of president khatami . today aung san suu kyi is again be subjected actually in detention domiciliaria . and so i am reluctant to go further in terms of trade or to advise supplementary measures in the field of trade or investment . question no 15 by ( h-0769 / 00 ) : my informers the refirieron to some of the meetings electoral , for example , to which they had heard . questions nos 16 to 44 will be replied to in writing . what we would like this is a report consolidated european outside it published subjected to the consideration of this parliament . we should focus on move there producing weapons instead of think of how to compete with other countries manufacturers of weapons throughout the world . the five permanent members of the security council , that it was supposed computerised for our security , should and devote attention to these proposals and negotiate as soon as possible an redemption really worthy of the 21st century . today 's constitutes an important step in the process of reform which launched the prodi commission doing more than a year . i cannot prevent felt in its quest for preparing a proposal within the time limit set by the white paper on reform , the commission is not atendió appropriately to the details . i therefore propose that both the financial controller as the internal auditor memos annual reports serbia their activities . the van hulten report aggravates further , rightly , the differentiation for which the commission advocates and gives a good impetus for the exchange of best practices between the institutions . what do we hope that will again repeat so we should if stipulated something for large institutions , must be given to apply to the whole hierarchy this independent that the committee of wise men has outlined . in the past , we noticed with great often that the excessive delay in the decision-making process generaba frustration among the locals and a loss of confidence in the european institutions . i should like to tell the commissioner that this report is rather an intermediate step . it is a intermediate step means is the first step of the building a bridge between the system of control and we now have the system that we want to achieve after the reform . this is the content of the proposal put forward . only when so be it will come up introduce the sampling , selection , which is often checked . consequently , beyond mere words , we realise that the task is not for nothing easier . obviously , i also think that neither politicians nor the technicians in no way can we tackle the problem we alone . the majority of children and adolescents is growing though , fortunately , in a way which presents no such an problematic . i fully agree with the chairman of the committee on the need to draw up this catalogue similar to a constitution and in my view , that it must be strengthened the principle of subsidiarity and the eu should therefore refrain from making politics in the long range of areas where the approaches politicians are not cross-border . information leaked throughout the world and of all the areas of knowledge comes at a very short time our houses and the communication via the whole planet is for them to experience daily . secondly , arrested very little time testified to police : " is curious , in series television , leave no chasing so easily " . legislators - with this end , mr envelope , will not solve everything , but they sometimes to recall the rights and obligations of each one . i am also very sensitive to the remarks made about the training and education to learn to read images , on the awareness of the younger generations of which will have a critical approach to the half-measures not languish anything , at any time and any way . nothing will more damage to the opinions which are being forming the fact that we have a report like this will not be forward or make it possible greater mobility or not it begins , at least down barriers to which the facing today educational mobility . the outstanding problems solution in different member states are of different graces : for example , different rules in the field of social security , grants , right of residence , taxation and the lack of mutual recognition of diplomas and of stages . it is time for europe again devote attention to the sound implementation of programmes such as the socrates and youth with europe . the experience on the mobility of students and teachers demonstrates the real difficulties for the free movement is not found in both the authorities in education , but rather in the fields of action by the authorities of the social security , the finance and immigration . it has been mentioned as an example of this socrates programme . there must be clear checks and inspections , of course , even if it is sampling , and in particular a one-stop shop , a website , where there pupils can collect their complaints . demand that we should include the category of researchers in the scope of the recommendations . it is easy to do so in a speech , but less so in practice . the debate is closed . appreciate its actions , similar to the president chirac or the joska minister fischer . the union must speak with one voice in and foreign policy reflect a capacity of common security and defence . we need that a forum of decision-making to tackle issues far-reaching for both shores as the migratory flows , the transfer of factors of production , the energy supplies . the motion for a resolution on the commission 's reports , on which the honourable members will have the pronounce then , is profusa on this . so you will see clearly in the report prepared by the finnish presidency on women and the decision-making process . indicators which has produced enable to assess progress . in addition to this conference of ministers and the symposium on equality professional , two texts are significant , specifically dedicated to equality , but corresponding to the council on employment and social affairs , are worthy of mention . the second concerns the principle of non-discrimination , including the based on sex . with regard to the reports , i must say incidentally -la madam president-in-office also addressed this mover that one of the major problems in the eu are naturally major cultural differences . the reports presented here are a good indication of this . we care that the directive on equal opportunities really form part of the rules . i believe that this method , taken firstly for finland , is feasible in many sectors and , since it forms part of the strategy of gender equality of the european commission expect much of it . on behalf of the equal opportunities , the french women have struggled , thanks to europe , the right to work night . as a french citizen , that vision of the world i find it particularly foreign . despite these observations , voting in favour of this report , then , of course , are in favour of equal opportunities , but this is foremost respect to each other . where hyped mothers and freedom to bring up their children without remuneration , then he will go the bill later in the form of crime youth and vandalism . in this context i would remind you that our report on the division of the derived rights pensions in the event of divorce thanks which pensions survival and the pensionable age were incorporated in the end to the directive 1979 . the polish women were very agradecidas us for having made it clear that the representative there is not present transmitió the attitude of polish women . greater involvement of women at all levels of government and in all areas of life is essential to give greater depth to democracy and to make or peacekeeping . conclusion , i should like to mention the situation of women in the candidate countries to the european union . the council , especially the men composing it have in this respect , the important task of guide to europe in the fight against mafia exploitation of women . slave trade in this is not something that the politicians responsible cannot evade , shrink or ignore . the reports e speeches today we are analysing deduced , as we already knew much nosotras , that the problem of equal opportunities is a problem of structural agenda and , for that abordarlo , are necessary global strategies , because women are not category or a social group or any homogenous collective . it is true that i was a little sad to see that maria of belém roseira does not decentralizer this post . two other members have mentioned the new social rights , new rights tax . thirdly , because they are the basis strategic not only to the european union - even the have at our disposal a picture of the situation in the charter of human rights has played an important role - but also at national level , since there can member states through the benchmarking determine national targets . the joint debate is closed . these amendments are entenderlas in the new context of the interinstitutional agreement and , therefore , parliament can be no compromise with insist on these amendments comitology bearing in mind that have been overcome in any way by the new interinstitutional framework . however , i , personally , i still believe that the text adopted by parliament at the time responded much better to the new realities derive internal market and the liberalisation of trade , given that the elements clarification and control that loaded the amendments have not energy-related presupposition greater guarantees that the rules which was going to met and that we were going to follow the same processes crunch its implementation . if we accept that third countries compromises , the european community should be the first jealously guarded in for ensuring compliance with their own standards , because if a country has the possibility of putting in the community products on the road smuggling what he is toes negotiate with us in any kind of concession ? similarly , amendment of parliament on the customs formalities through statements computer , accepted by the council , will lead to the customs administrations of member states to that driver-specific smartcard with the means of databanks control most modern . but now is too late as you have just take the vote and members have voted in favour . votes ( continuation ) ( parliament adopted a5-0198 / 2000 ) on the annual reports of the commission " equality of opportunities for women and men in the eu - 1997 , 1998 and 1999 " [ com ( 1998 ) 302 - c5-0106 / 1999 ) [ com ( 1999 ) 106 - c5-0289 / 2000 ) ( com ( 2000 ) 123 - c5-0290 / 2000 - 1999 / 2109 ( cos ) committee on women 's rights and equal opportunities . rapporteur : lone dybkjær . it is not the first time i am being on the mobility of students and the body of teachers . this report is therefore even more important to say that occurs in a critical time for the european union : that of enlargement . discrimination is not battle creating jobs additional administrative burden on changing the mentality of people . i voted against the mann report , because , although it is necessary , indeed , try to equal treatment of people in the field of employment and labour , would not have to bring the rutting until the basis abandon all protection of the freedoms and all respecting the rule of law . as secular , am convinced that it should have to associate it . the snp welcomes this directive and its objective to end the discrimination in the workplace . if we want to draw up a directive plausible workable and we cannot weighing of nothingness e illusions , because it is not what is expected of a legislative text . however , the eplp has major reservations regarding the following areas . said , we have , in our view , should be left to the discretion of the member states , such as aplicaión generally , the provision of training and workers certain groups of age , the nature of mediation system , and the way in which the smes must interpret the directive . hulten rightly observes this same interview we can only begin with a positive agenda when been made typically problems such as fraud , the wastage and also the lack of efficiency and effectiveness in the decision-making process . the reason for my vote to this report harassment-related , in essence , with the question of competition closer contacts between the european union and nato is and also with the progress towards a common defence policy . the report also understands the export of weapons in europe as a way of solving disputes in the territories closest . however , i do not accept that the commends a policy of common defence policy and a european security and defence within nato . children are the first victims of violence cinema . i am happy with this study carried out . at community level as such constitute a committee of experts with the mandate to draw up a memorandum to establish the general principles for the protection minor compared to the media . dybkjær report ( a5-0198 / 2000 ) what is particularly interesting is the fact that for the first time , be clear the need to assess the effectiveness of the political initiatives with the annual reports of the commission . peru mr president , we live in peru at times of uncertainty and all grass-fed the hope that the current situation will be resolved through a process , and we should ensure all civil and political rights , which will serve to strengthening and the consolidation of democracy and peace in peru , country which has suffered 25 000 deaths in the last fifteen years . the word in question is the word ' democracy ' . mr president , ladies and gentlemen , the conditions under which the elections in acceptably peruvian last may were unacceptable . b5-0793 / 2000 by mrs . ainardi and others , on behalf of the group of the european united left / nordic green left , on the situation of women in afghanistan . i therefore think it is good that the resolution includes several points clear e manageable specifically relating to the situation of women and breed at this point how necessary is that we try to help to prevent the taliban regime continued with their full of discrimination against women . the eu awaits you an important task . could not occur recognition by the no member states while persists policy violation of human rights , in particular the systematic discrimination towards women . and this is that we need to be taken into account from the european institutions and also that of crops on drugs used to buy arms . however , prestará all their support to the neighbouring countries with the subject of helped to improve its resources crunch combat this evil . i believe it is a good time to the need to remember that the european union begins to devise a policy of comprehensive nature with regard to latin america which , possibly , you could prevent these countries ordeal periodically crisis situations like those that have occurred in some of them . mr president , ladies and gentlemen , both the commission and parliament welcomed with great satisfaction the release of jesuita spanish , purpose . alejandro matos castro , jeunesse last week . b5-0782 / 2000 by mr haarder , on behalf of the group of the liberal , democrat and reform party , on macedonia : law of - very important universities and higher education at that enormously , all we are pleased that the problem of higher education finally seem regionalised towards a solution really positive . that is , and i say , a good example to all the neighbouring countries is not there is only sow the hatred through education , as so often happens now , but that education can also serve as birthplace on a multi-étnica peaceful coexistence . i also preferred that had been found a solution to deserved the approval of all parties represented in parliament . allow me to seize this opportunity to point out that the commission has already had very good experience as far as the cooperation with the high commissioner , the van der stoel , is concerned . we are not debating today in this house just to express our regret . debating mainly on what has happened , has happened on why and how are we to remedy the situation , how can we help from now on ahead , the commission and parliament , so that such events will not be repeated in future . in any case , mr president , we agree with this joint motion for a resolution , which we support it as it now , with a matter of urgency , and naturally , on the basis of what i have referred to earlier , we disagree with the amendments which were also presented as urgent . with regard to the amendment on conditions of work , there is a directive on this - and indeed the wording of the amendment is not so satisfactory as the text . this simply is not acceptable for the islands northern east as well scottish nor is it is for the potential route from the north sea until the european continent , which i hope will be established in the not very distant future . i am pleased that the greek government hague suspended this exemption meantime . at that , the commission addressed the greek government immediately wrecking the samina express , requesting information about the implementation of existing community law . therefore , i would like to make the following question , rogándole that the pose to the presidency . i wonder whether addition to the deletion of the fridays some have begun to delete it on thursday . they also say that , on the part of the european union , are implemented the mechanisms to place the popular will the serbian people to be respected , that is at the moment where we have a government sustained by the people who have voted in the ballot box and debate . kostuníca , we can have : first immediate lifting of sanctions and , secondly , a package of economic aid it can help the serbian people to fuse its economy . perhaps they decide at the moment in the streets of belgrade if the democratic change will commence now and if it can be carried out without violence . condemn all the measures that can be understood as provocations , particularly as regards the holy places of jerusalem . we tenderle hand does very best symbolic - as mr solana- . in that meeting in zagreb . the most shocking is the fact that the police and the israeli army there may be used for cluster bombs , bullets that when match the body burst in tens of shreds and which are banned internationally , even in strife between soldiers , and has now been spent against citizens . i think that europe can do a lot and must do much in this respect transparently and decision-making . consequently , we must do everything that you will in our hands to stop this fire as soon as possible . we must avoid the provocations as action ariel sharon . today the same has happened , and this is what stunts and has prevented to europe , in all these years , a role model intermediaries in the middle east , leaving that role for the united states . no sacrifice the serbian population on behalf of our objectives gulags and moral , because that could mean the thousands of deaths in serbia and yugoslavia . madam president , as a last point i would propose that , as soon as possible and with regard to a new international yugoslavian government , the mande a delegation from parliament in planning , together with the new yugoslavian government , the reconstruction of a new serbia . madam president , ladies and gentlemen , we all know that today we are witnessing probably an historic day in this parliament , the day that possibly be puts an end to one of the last cornerstones of a totalitarian dictatorship in europe . mr president , the problem arises because with the german dossier to the issues urgently - whether same is happening in the other versions lingüísticas- will only collected confederal group of amendments . lacks concrete proposals for a resolution and the joint text . mr president , i should just like to draw the attention of members on the raft of documents which have brought this week to vote . if parliament could table amendments to the council decision , surely recordaría social and the problems of unemployment croatia resulting from the diet imposed on this country , but in these circumstances there is no legal basis for such kind of amendments . this is the opportunity to claim the same objectives as regards the eib 's activities . mr president , yesterday evening , we talk about serbia and on the revolutionary changes that are taking place there . for this reason , i would like to make an urgent appeal to my colleagues and also in particular to the council , that we during negotiations next year 's budget and of the subsequent years calibrate as possible to the commission proposal in my opinion , has toured the best assessment of the total costs in croatia and also in other parts of the balkans . in 1990 elections were held democratic were considered internationally as free clean . that is why we are , such aid , economic yes to this guarantee , but equally an energetic request the commission to fully support this country profoundly european , we have now bhutto democratically in accordance with the rule of law , and to put it on the list of candidates for membership , because i believe that croatia has deserved all our support . like the rapporteur , i wonder if in practice the disposal of money for this purpose , especially , bearing in mind that , in short , we must establish a broad monetary flows towards serbia and that the union 's budget is not going to increase . also delegations from croatia and our parliament appealed to the council that ampliase mandated by the eib . i hope have started as soon as possible contact and , just as it croatia , it grant aid is also the serbian people deserves all our respect . ( the minutes were approved ) it is therefore the spirit in which we invite women of the european parliament to participate in this delegation : tuesday and wednesday will be a list and recogeremos signatures and the accessions the delegation , precisely in the spirit of establishing peace bridges between women wherever , on the other hand , there is violence . in short , there has been more suffering for the basque people , and the spanish - very important certainly , spanish and basques are tired of the present conflict . madam president , you will recall that , in the last part-session , evoqué the plight of the ombudsman democracy briton , james mawdsley , which had been arrested illegally for the burmese authorities . madam president , in my case it is really a question regarding the rules . in fact , this report apparently technical , it seems bringing big changes political is extremely important to the extent that , surreptitiously , introduces the possibility of applying genetic engineering is one wine-growing genetically modified plants . if not vote for the report states producirán procrastination . the council of state - as you haven has disregarded this resort and we have been informed in due form this desestimación . however , it is repeated and affects the case in an mep if rather ppe-de , does not belong to my politically in italy . purpose . hence aboguemos by the introduction of a social scoreboard , as has been done for the internal market , with clear measures , with maximum periods of time and with ceilings . madam president-in-office , i hope that the council will modelled on the expectations of this house and i hope that the summit in nice pushes translate into a european social agenda ambitious objectives with which we can continue working together in the years ahead . following the informal council meeting on ' employment and social policy " the 8 july this year at headline , the presidency has called on all the actors involved - parliament , of course , economic and social committee , committee of the regions social partners , ngos , groups and committees of kilter to you connects its proposals . oppose it quantitatively and qualitatively to what is a false debate and lisbon clearly established a dual purpose : more jobs and better quality . there must be a promoting this mobility and at the same time ensuring the safety of curriculum vitae professionals . we must try to make an inventory of the loopholes that remain in the system and , in any event , them in the agenda . the open coordination , in our opinion , the way forward if we are to secure a social europe . the in implementing the pretensions social vaunted in lisbon requires an effort community , an action programme for the creation of jobs in services , especially those linked with the information society . of course with the committee on important , but social problems have rooted locally and those manejarlos respecting specific circumstances . it factor of social acted as correctness of the effects of economic policies more pervasive ills . the original commission proposal was much better changes - very important congratulations commissioner . anna diamantopoulou , for his excellent document . it is a agenda presumption and can still remember what kind of difficulties nowhere in the field of social protection in the last legislature . i think it will be very positive also to help of reconciling family and professional life of women . sometimes i think that with the idea of modernisation is understood and frequently the devaluing of social protection . what are the basic points the text ? yet it is difficult to determine european objectives which will have the same force for all member states , since the reality is different for each . the commission presented 49 amendments . maybe this touches only to parliament and the committee , mrs wulf-mathies . another point is the increase in support of the community crunch judging the need supplementary initiatives , including , if necessary , the transposition of legislation , equality and the fight against discrimination . in the past have not lacked good ideas or the good plans are aimed at achieving equality , but very often failed its implementation . this is not normal that the voice of women in terrifying for a handful of the professionals who live vindication of the injection of public money . equality of women and men in the civil life , which allows women to the house enjoyment of human rights and freedoms . i hope that , at last players sons entronquen also here and re-establishing the roles of gender and the stereotypes outdated . i believe that meanwhile we thank you for having followed the discussion , because it was not anticipated attending during this debate . competition policy we delivered to the best terms for our companies which will have a chance to plan their production and especially its future . consumers must have access to a wide range of products with high quality and competitive prices , and in ultimately this is the right to move forward with the market unique , alongside that , with fair competition , because benefit to all our citizens . mrs decision of subsidise or of the decision not to subsidise down to the coal mineral . paragraph 16 of the riis-jørgensen report talks about greater legal security in the processing of applications fusion and shorter periods and effective for the appeals to court . in all cases to public undertakings and should be strength to a financial impeccably corporate governance , but to the past and present positions monopolists . we need greater introduction of the citizen in the information on competition policy , so that this 6.50 benefits . these are matters of major significance to the regional economy and for employment , and i hope in future , since this may be that clear to ensure that these aid subsidies household which affect the development and the economy and whose regional factor more exemplary is precisely transportation , can remain granted . this communication contains three messages proper . evans for his excellent report on their rules on state aid to the steel industry and about the eighth report on the aid of state in the eu . i would , therefore , ensure messrs . palacio and mr karas , together with other members who have spoken on these points , that the regulation has in mind their concerns . otherwise we shall be doing a disservice favour competition and to consumers . the debate is closed . the cdm funding grows article 119 of the treaty on european union continues to come into force during the third stage of economic and monetary union only for the member states are not involved in the single currency . mr president , commissioner , ladies and gentlemen in distinguidas gentlemen , i am today because we can still discuss the proposal for a council directive by amending the directive 193 / 68 / eec on trade with material has vegetative propagation of the vid hope and also a positive vote tomorrow . some of them , the thrown of 5 july , the so-called of beaune , where expressing their concern faced with the introduction of gmos in the profession . rules which provide for the rest are favourable to the production of a plant material diversified and which offers the best health guarantees , which are essential , in effectively flank the restructuring of vineyards , community key point of the new organization wine-producing and wine-growing . this has to be in loudly and clearly , was not necessary overloading the articles of this directive with references to the directive 90 / 220 in the process of review unless promote of wanting to force the genetic modifications of the vine . i am happy to inform you that we can also accept 35 to 40 amendments tabled by mr graefe zu baringdorf , aimed at strengthening the transposition of the requirements of safety and management to come under directive 90 / 220 . i would just like to note that we have not asked parliament to delivering an as such . madam president , i intention of paragraph 11 of our minutes on the waiver of mr le pen 's immunity . pacheco pereira . i will be more precise about the qualified majority . on the weighting of votes , still also on the table two options familiar : weighting simple is campaigning for which it is confirms a slight , very superficial , majority , or double majority , but with various formulas , dual simple majority or reponderada or a form of ' mesh demographic " . moreover , without prejudice to evaluation of needs and the coordination of economic and financial assistance to the federal republic , which is encomendarán jointly to the european commission and in the world bank , the european council in biarritz decided to grant the federal republic a first humanitarian aid urgency of eur 200 million . however , look , if this had to say to you spontaneously and very sincerely my impression , say the following whatever the handling of these issues groupe of the commission and the system of votación- will not , it must be based on this for the gauge the success or failure of nice . another positive aspect was also the adoption of the charter of fundamental rights part of the heads of state and government . however , mr president-in-office , i cannot fail to remind the same time why that was possible . we must not kill platitude from the ethos of nice and , therefore , there are a key priority in the days that remain 1950s : raising the negotiation at political level . in this respect i too would like to address my colleagues in the european people 's party - this request to mr poettering that i escuche- because we are defending here in parliament we have one defend outside . as we know from the actions of the former ministers and chairmen at biarritz on more peliagudas issues of the reform of the treaty , the charter probably comes to be the largest trofeo in nice . launching a great deal to consultation populations , the national parliaments , which permitiera achieve a letter based truth in the needs , would the council really are in line with the european desires . therefore , we must call for everyone to return to the roots of our union , have the courage which took giscard d ' estaing and mr schmitt , . deciding to the election by universal suffrage mep in 1976 and in 1979 , we can decide to in 2009 we will end a president of the european union , president of the commission . in this regard , i would like to respond to what mr poettering has said about the separation between the countries large and small . i refer back to with a few words to matters of foreign trade policy , because it is a serious matter altogether . it is in all anyway , precious of something that has been underlined by all members of the european council . a second very positive thing has been the adoption of the charter in its entirety . apart from this , it seems to me on this crucial issue for the future of the european union and the way biarritz some so many achieved at the decision , and we can less pleased about . i hope we can convince , still further , to achieve positive results on this in nice . quote two specific examples on the one hand , we shall now proceed to the right to work at the right to work and , on the other , several social rights are included in the social charter reviewed from the council of europe contained in the charter . the discussions that have gone celebrating throughout europe , including biarritz , but it is clear that the larger member states are trying partly to terrorise smaller member states to reform the european union in line with the line followed by the former and their desires . the discontent with both extremes are tested to the negotiators to moving towards a fair balance . the leadership of the european union clearly spelled out a vision . a commission based on criteria of representation of the individual member states reveals a little far-sighted vision . a union of this nature is centralist as well would give a smaller states of the union less able to which the two-chamber system of the us attaches to the small states americans . following the summit sheikh were present in which all parties involved in order to find a way to stop the violence and reopen dialogue between barak and arafat , we have seen how difficult halting the clashes , even though there was a moment that seemed to be unsavoury . obviously , some poor informers would say to mr barón . doing things that are not certain italy and with regard to my party . it is important that the introduction of the european tax on the use of energy , which so far has remained blocked by applying the principle of unanimity , progress . we should not allow between member states misapprehensions the fear so that they can move forward solutions coming to an directors . in my opinion , the convention has produced an excellent and i am proud to have been a member of the same . in the latter case , the issue will be the work is taking place now that the principle of equal rotation strictly between large and small . the enlargement affairs are truly for qualified majority voting , together with the codecision procedure , preserving the rule 250 , in its current wording , the place and the role of the commission in closer and not just on the first pillar : those are some of elements which will enable us to judge instant if there is , after all , success or failure . . ( fr ) mr president , thank you first and foremost , a jacques jacques delors , thanks to altiero spinelli and fernand herman , i thank everyone , from vaclav havel until carlo ciampi , since joschka fischer until jacques chirac , since michel barnier until pierre moscovici , since chris patten until costa simitis , including to florence , and the multitude of current meps who has recaptured , from 1999 , the great movement in favour of a european constitution . not criticise is far too trader to europe , and it is a socialist where it says : it has given us greater wealth for all . let us therefore at least agree on this objective , and as we would say , how achieve it . i have had , mr president , pleased to note that the proposals tabled recently on the igc is substantially coincide with all or part of the criteria that i have described . . ( fr ) mr president , commissioner , rapporteurs , ladies and gentlemen , have you hold dear , this morning , a debate on the issues under which your house has estimated necessary supplementing the opinion relating to the intergovernmental conference which was expressed last april . thus , respecting the constitutional framework exists , seems difficult - warn you foresee - more than a procedure consultative opinion of parliament at the outset . you know perfectly well , this means that we make certain political elections , in a rather broader scope , and that the regulation of the three requirements hit with earlier . i myself have stressed that the formula adopted for the letter was a way to explore . but i grasped what we need beyond the linguistic point , your question hides another concern . here we have also why i wanted to thank him , in the fund and in the way , you have taken the initiative . the practical implementation of closer cooperation should not lead to the creation of new bodies that viniesen added to the institutions of the union . it is time to revise the treaties . the european council attentive against this european consensus principle with its refusal to integrate into the treaties the european charter of fundamental rights , give it a binding legal value grant to people whose rights being affected harmed the opportunity to go to the european court of justice . otherwise , i believe we will not achieve a europe of nations for our citizens . paragraph 8 : the constitution circumvent - and i quote - ' issues that have been remained open " . to date , been nobody has known explain what has changed meantime . secondly , this does inadequate agenda , which has been left out issues particularly relevant for the future of the union and the interest of citizenship . minister , are said to eve of the revolution bolchevique -acontecimiento were going to have such serious impact on the entire iuris the eastern orthodox church was mired in complex discussions on the design of the vestiduras corresponding to the cuaresma . therefore , the partnerships should offer all the reassurances as proposed by the rapporteur , open to all , respecting the spirit of the treaties and without object to the acquis communautaire . well , there is one point i would like to stress : it does not seem right to be commends or move towards the requirement of a referendum obligatory in all member states to adopt precisely the proposed amendments . gil robles for his work . we held a debate very at length on two issues which , remain distinct , are also concerned with one point . we are prepared to ensure that this house to vote during the november part-session , thereby allowing to be adopted during the french presidency . ( parliament adopted the resolution ) what means ' the introduction of the opportunity to access the retirement gradually , through to part-time work " , but a threat to the retirement age , nevertheless already excessively high in many countries ? we know that both pensioners as children are marmalade likes them . i have asked pensioners , who have sent me here at the european parliament with the pensioners ' party if they would drink wine genetically manipulated . that is still , exceptionally , have vegetative propagation material of standard when categories that they cannot meet the needs . so , mr president , i ask you : do the variations in labour costs for these reasons not constitute a restriction to competition in the eu ? thus , the vote could only , as has been , against it . despite the progress towards greater deregulation in the eu , state aid can continue to play a constructive role in order to achieve economic and social progress . in order to protect the environment , public services and guarantee equal income of people in the regions economically weaker areas , such aid may prove to be essential . highlighted the danger also sitúen paragraph sights of eu aid to little far-reaching after strengthen control of the european union in the important state aid , on the pretext of competition in small and medium-sized enterprises . section vi , economic and social committee an examination of the timetable for implementing headings 2 , 3 , 4 and 7 of the budget allows note that only an average of 8 % of all the commitments are covered by corresponding payments . three years ago we launched our initiative in favour of employment with the support of access for small and medium-sized businesses to risk capital . parliament proposes to two ways . the european institutions only healed fulfilled their role if this is achieved . in this context , i wish to thank the vice-president responsible for the budgetary matters , which is no gerhard schmid , for their constructive cooperation . we want that committee maintain its ability to work , but we cannot afford to be the institution that less attention paid to exhortations to the european parliament as part of the budgetary authority . this means that the year 2001 will be the last budget year complete and in this context we must also appreciate the commission 's proposal and the now presenting to parliament . addition , we want the flexes administrative expenditure . since 1985 -digo well 85- the committee on budgets of parliament in the next endeavouring to bring procedures of the european parliament and take account of the financial impact of the resolutions which votes in the plenary . just as well , mr president , thanking the diligence of the other institutions in the handling of this joint declaration . now you are asked to give its opinion concerning a budget which it was amended at first reading by the council . human internal policies , the council left cautious , a margin in heading 3 , more important than that proposed by the commission . i would like , in conclusion , which does not give investment , through the courage symbolic that have-nots . an examination of the three sets of figures allows appreciate that there are still considerable differences exist , including on the agenda purely quantitative , as well as , of course , the content . i would remind you that last year , after a long debate , was reached a new decision on comitology common agreement with the council , and i have little hope of possible reopen the debate . in the financial perspective agreed in berlin for the period until 2006 foresaw a 8.100 millions of euros for the meda programme . solana . therefore i would like to ask both the council as to the committee on budgets of the house to think of foreign policy and not just in the budget when non-spaniards foreign policy . the second relates to the aid must be warrant to the victims of human rights violations in treatments which require specialist bodies . if in the space which still remains to be achieved strike a compromise which supports the important work of the committee on economic and monetary affairs , we will reach an agreement , otherwise it will keep our position . it is enough to look at our television screens as well let the present difficulties in the middle east to clear remember every day . therefore , i hope that in the vote tomorrow logremos yet achieve majority in favour of the centre of dublin . mr president , i should like to make some observations , starting with the rural policy , from the perspective of the committee on agriculture . we have asked for approves a credit indicative of two million euros for a campaign of information on the cfp . the commission communication should negotiate with arguments of weight to achieve a reasonable agreement with morocco and the council and with the governments concerned theirs promote politically this negotiation . today examining the budget for 2001 with the image of the people of serbia in our souls . overall , we querríamos that rubberstamped these amendments . a major way as citizens can make sure it confront their concerns is the recourse to the ombudsman or do petitions to parliament . the first step to parliament 's budget . surprise to many of the members of my delegation , in early september centre-piece unanimously a basic strategy and the 400 amendments introduced by some of my colleagues are resulted in a way surprise to many of the members of the committee on budgets . it is hard to imagine that the increase in jobs go to resolve the problem of the discharge , if there are still fashioned and complex procedures in the commission and the council to tackle the many problems exist . this house has repeatedly demonstrated in recent years that his work is based on the principle of a rigorous austerity . it is not acceptable for years now talk blithely compromises and have always promise timeframes , but when the time comes pay , then say they are excessive and those recortarlos somewhat . consignamos only a few million -no can be far más- and in that time we promise suculentas them , and then , when we really need it , to reinstate the exempt . the 2001 budget , as we are already happened with the last year , has had to grapple with practically insoluble conflicts between the pressure in favour of consolidation and thrift , such as decided under the interinstitutional agreement with object securing the funding of enlargement , on the one hand and , on the other hand , the desperate need finance the stability pact for the balkans . the demands for a higher yields also require more staff . the adoption of this amendment , in its original version , been able to start to change the implementation , but a majority of the committee on budgets rejected this idea . we in the european parliament is being prepared , he may say , to accept implicitly the position of the council . and in that case , the examples are , unfortunately , numerous : the privileged treatment to partnerships with vocation federalist or to the many ngos , with a job , a philosophy and a functioning of the most 189c , to the financing of european political parties , through by the amounts engullidas in the prince programme , to try to persuade the people of the member states or the well-founded the euro at a time when the single european currency experiencing a loss of confidence in largely shared by all europeans , since our friends danes until the leaders of the european central bank . finally , my colleague mr heaton-harris has shown correctly with her amendments the socalled naivety of many european programmes on which we offers the citizen a history newcomer about european integration and which are , attention , funded by the citizen himself . furthermore , we must also modernise our administrative systems and we must continue giving , is also a good example . the meda programme , devoted to the mediterranean basin , geographical area of the most important strategic , is a good example of lack of capacity of implementation . when we talk about make reductions or find funds in category 4 to finance certain priorities , must not forget that parliament has its priorities . expressing this quite clearly in the vote in committee . so it must be given to clarify that figure . thank you , mr wynn . it means quite simply there is genuine elements of flexibility to move ahead with such or even when any policy which , after all or not wants to , and what applies to the countries of the european union also applies to the candidate countries . i think austria cannot complain about what happened , quite the opposite . the recommendations by regional organisations , as well as experience in neighbouring countries will undoubtedly be able to contribute to the definition of these resources . in 1984 , the 0.2 % of property-owners in colombia possessed 32 % of the land . the council is not here to comment on any one aspect of this issue is extremely delicate and painful . at the same time , it cannot begin in this way a debate on issues which are , once again , an extremely complex . question no 10 by ( h-0722 / 00 ) : so i cuidaré give a definitive answer to this difficult issue . simply , we would sentiment , and its response proves that a little , that the council presidency is not shows quite determined when we come to discuss this issue . therefore , the entry of this tax obviously will not void . i also them apologize , but we are going to apply the rules of procedure . however , would ask them to you if i interpreted very well that the french presidency has no intention of propose new measures for the adoption of the tobin tax , or whether i interpret it and this is a question of political will , but simply to you too , who sit in the left-hand side of the chamber , have reached the conclusion that this is impossible . the introduction tobin tax at international level is impossible . furthermore , in pending the adoption of this directive on the prevention of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies , was taken , in june 2000 , the decision to withdraw the material they submit risks with regard to these diseases , in order to stop any new exponentially epidemic and to secure consumer as the highest possible level of health protection . i have no other elements that those who have just inform . we shall continue well aware of the time the work of the commission and council on the erika 1 . but , with regard to this step , which is well-known both of these countries and known within the european union , that it is a step particularly difficult , for which the large transitting ships to win only a few hours , and with the risk of an old cascarones will come to encallar and to provoke a disaster , i would like to know , and particularly to the inhabitants of corsica and sardinia , have liked to see whether it be possible if we simply have provides prohibit the turn of the straits of bonifcacio to these large ships , to these large containers . so i believe that we must support , in principle , the commission 's proposals to amend the staffing policy . the budget needs new money in cash for serbia and kosovo . i hope , mr president , finish with this , which diminution nevertheless the lines of budget in eur 50 million to finance the agreement of peace between israel and the plo . this is why the european parliament will propose new measures , not addressed both to find new funding - which we already know that in the current circumstances it is not going to be able ejecutar- but to set new interinstitutional commitments which will improve the quality of expenditure and insured and has desperdicie a euro . just think : in european policy , as in any other area , sometimes the options moderate cease to be mayoritarias . it is drawn to obscure rather than to clarify and i was disappointed the attitude adopted today regarding the budgeting depending on the activities . however , the costs can be repartan according activities , also raises in greater extent how the budget is seen as a political instrument where the apportionment of expenditure reflects the political priorities . but then find a solution , then multiannual continue for next year and the again next year we should have no also pass on this discussion on how find money for the reconstruction of the balkans . stakeholders in the development of a sustainable agriculture sector have to know that the guiding principle of the recent reform agreed in berlin is a step continuing support from the goods support to direct income of farmers . ladies and gentlemen , a budget is always more than a cold calculation of figures . finally , is immoral , mr president , cutting expenditure for agricultural policy , for the meda programme , for the social excluded , and so try to ensure the resources allocated finance the obligations of the european union in kosovo and in yugoslavia . it is very simple : this winter serbs are not the freezing or dying of hunger . in addition , i should like to express my concern of the fact that the various parliaments of the young been made included in the socrates programme . as is natural , i must also say quite clearly the council that he too would incumbent of the responsibility as regards the development of poor many programmes belonging to the rubric of external actions . we need solutions stable at around these aid and , in a greater extent , for the long-term planning which is precisely the western balkans . i believe that the majority willing to accept , provided these resources being used properly . i agree with the rapporteur mrs rühle . the concerns and criteria mentioned this afternoon regarding the chapters of research and the social assistance . two weeks ago , we welcome the acp-eu joint parliamentary assembly . furthermore , we expect to fund research and information to equip itself with budgetary resources allocated to the study of alternative products for the current of tobacco . i want to make it quite clear that , as far as northern ireland is concerned , the union europeaha had the influence more direct and positive conceivable . in this model respecting the rules and to the procedure is guaranteed by an authority independent and , ultimately , so judges . they have come about for the first time a codecision procedure at first reading on a text complex full of technical difficulties associated with a sector particularly sensitive to the protection of individual freedoms . it is very appropriate that have been no fused their respective tasks . nobody knows for instance the schengen system has storage over 10 million sheets which affect nearly one million people each year , that europol is seeing how broaden without cease its competences , the centralize information from various police services of the fifteen member states , and this under the exclusive control does authority whose powers and means are not jobs at its disposal to allow it to comply truly another task . having said that , seizing the presence of the commissioner to say that i am antoja timely worry not only between the protection of citizens in the face of new technologies , but also front for using the same for promoting the ability of european citizens in order to act and to interacting faced with the european institutions . numbered as amendments nos 1 , 2 , 4 to 10 , 12 to 40 , 42 to 54 , 57 , 58 and to 60 64 articulates the text of the council to the points on which the commission can give its agreement . it is clear that we then your opinion on the legislative proposals relating to the protection of personal data will be particularly appreciated the extent that assembles an important contribution to legislative debate between the institutions . the treaty acknowledged in effect to the outermost regions an economic and social situation difficult , aggravated by the obstacles individuals among the permanence and the interaction cause serious damage to the development of these regions . thus contribute to the promotion of economic and social progress through a high level of employment . therefore , i congratulate mrs . sudre and await with great interest the regulatory development of the commission 's proposals which will soon be able to be taken into consideration the specific , as planned in article 299 ( 2 ) of the treaty of amsterdam . for many europeans some outermost regions are not only a tourist destination on the map . our rates of unemployment are amongst the highest in the union . i am pleased that the commission has taken by a large majority the amendments i tabled . in my view , it is extremely important ultra-peripheral areas may be integrated into the trans-european transport , energy and telecommunications . the unanimous approval of the members of the committee on regional policy and the report presented by our colleague margie sudre represents the loyalty of the european parliament is one of its most important commitments . we cannot discuss a whole range of circumstances , belief that we reached that point apt e idyllic -denominémoslo -it , no longer be necessary to take further action in the treatment of these three areas and especially in the outermost regions about the areas in which we are discussing today . this article ladies and gentlemen us from doing everything , but we are enables us to strengthen and , i feel that , extend and improve our action . for the preparation of the proposals that are necessary , the commission obviously collaborating with the member states and regions in question . we know that in these regions there are difficulties persistent and believe so , objectively , depending on their real level of development , there will be a need for a long time by supporting the regional policy individual measures . a meeting of this kind could organise itself again throughout the year 2001 popping more advanced in the implementation of the programme presented in march . the presidency declared settled the matter and i accept fully . i believe that parliament is right to stick to the present provisions , because , as my colleague said other , it is not often an miscarriages of equipment for vote , but we are forgetting that members to vote , and if we shoring correcting one vote , is a problem of ever stop . we will certainly am what as . in short , commissioner , in addition to the authority , it is necessary for the competent services of the commission , in cooperation and coordination with member states , civil-society a system of controls homogenous and effective throughout the food chain and that the network of food laboratories of the european union assists as well unaided enough coordinated with the commission . in order to prevent it being repeated the same scientific research has been imposed on cooperation with national research institutes and community . we are discussing today on a white paper , and we should define certain general principles . these proceedings have already been modified and traded and now counting on our own " food standards agency " . finally , we also support some of the new amendments , certainly nos 11 , 13 and up until 7 , 9 and we want a free vote on amendment no 14 . in the light of this difference should first like to stress that the let it be guaranteed food safety depends on the resilience of checks made by the authorities , not forget that the extent of resilience usable next determined by the weakest link . treat a subject on which formative revealed the superficiality and the vacuidad of the debate we are about political union of europe . over-confident , there is the european food safety authority only experience scientifically , in coordination with our national agencies . if we continue the trail of progress of the major diseases originating from food affect europe at the moment , the majority of them did your first appearance in the americas . however , there are determine the preconditions for convening the authority in such a way to guarantee at an action efficiently and quickly . we must also point out , as did some of the previous speakers , especially the mr whitehead and mrs gebhardt , that the white paper is much more than anything new labour regulator of the union . mr president , today i am happy , and i should like to thank the commission , because it has started work is to improve food safety , i do not . bowis and the entire committee on the environment , public health and consumer protection . i think that amendment no 17 is particularly interesting in it . we say we have to consult consumer organisations . another aspect is organic revision of the rules of labelling for both selling to for greater detail which , as at least with regard to traceability of products and their components , delivers a correct information to consumers and allows cleanse possible responsibilities in the case of risk or of crisis . in my view , the adoption of new legislation not offer an adequate response of the non-compliance with existing legislation . thanks to the vote there was manage restore some balance including within the scope of the problems associated with nutrition and some important references to the role of small and medium-sized enterprises in the protection of the various food customs . mr president , i should like to join my voice to the other members who have congratulated the rapporteur , mr bowis , for having approached this specific problem of a very constructive way logical . mr president , on which the white paper on food safety in itself is not magazine legislative character no reduces the dual value which certainly possesses . the rapporteur , but also many members belonging to the commission , including myself , we have made it the emphasis on the food authority and , in fact , this is regrettable in a way . the integrity and independence of this agency protegerá with better guarantees the security of european consumers . throughout this process repeatedly i thought we had luck crunch elect the rapporteur 's report . mr president , i too would like to congratulate my colleague mr bowis for the remarkable effort made to include all points of view in your report mainly for having agreed emphasized the notion of general food . after all , mr president , the policy cannot by-pass its responsibility . and most importantly of all , must earn the respect of their peers , the confidence of the public and the will of the governments of the member states to accept its findings . this is how i see as a food authority for the future . we have the world organisation for health in geneva . i make no secret that when published in the white paper i pronuncié against this authority . so we have to ensure that the eu are available from highest possible standards of food safety , even though this approach - shared unanimously - must also look at the consequences that entails , economically , a need productive . the tasks will be following independent scientific research , advice , controls e independent inspectorates , rapid alert system and also coordination in order to restore confidence . as acotación uninvolved , can say to the speakers have referred to the need for flexibility in relation to the production of culinary local specialities and of typical products , that this issue is already covered in the legislation on sanitation . this will facilitate the task of the commission as regards the submission of a balanced proposal which takes into account the greatest possible number of opinions of parliament and the many interested in the field of food safety . we are in , in the past , this problem was one of the driving forces which , in political terms , longer-lasting the signature of the convention of ottawa . i reiterate my opposite stance to amendments nos 10 and 19 , for budgetary and coherence , with regard to amendment no 29 , i would ask for split voting for separate to achieve a better formulation of the whole text which i feel the lack of undergone some interpretation . and here arises one point : the need for the european union , in particular , the commission will do everything possible before the signatory countries not to chord to sign the ottawa convention . mr president , ladies and gentlemen , we all know what implications have landmines are despite the fact that isolated cases frequently 12-year major military justifications . it was parliament proposed for the first time , in 1996 , the creation of a budget line horizontal and an appropriate legal basis to cups a unique platform for the gamut of speeches that we are embarking on this important area . although i cannot hide the fact that , of course , the powers of persuasion of the union aimed at achieving this objective are being limited to some extent on the difficulties that prevail in some member states subscribe to and ratify the convention . the effective action against mines will be greater if this has been drawn on the terms of specific every situation . as parliament knows , are already too many , as well as parliament knows , with our proposals on reform of the community assistance to third countries hoping to leave behind the turgid individual supervision of each project , and focus on the other hand , in our negotiations with the member states on global strategies and programmes . the ngos tenements have in response to the need to accept , where nearly four years have passed since the first united nations conference on landmines held in geneva over a year since the entry into force of ottawa convention , we are compelled to recognise that many countries and thousands of people , usually in the poorest parts of the world , remain beset the terrible consequences of antipersonnel landmines and the munitions without detonate . the commission must improve the quality of their programmes and the speed with which implements them . i think , however , that if you re-consulted carefully study them we would realize that some of them - at least in my opinión- relate to the awareness of , with transparency , with access to the ngos , with things which work well at this time , but that could function better . patten also quite right in parliament and the council should keep your hands far administration , and listened very carefully remarks of mr patten on this point , which clearly seen believes that we have to keep our hands still further . mr president , our group has been very active for some time across the range of actions claims and necessary , since the adjournment of the production , destruction of stocks , cessation commercialisation , cleaning of areas of mines , rehabilitation of victims , and awareness . incumbent then the member states support the process in the international fora . mines course represent a major obstacle for reconstruction in these countries as well as for the return of refugees . at a pace that we were removing the tardaría - as has been said anteriormente- rather more than 100 years in cleaning up the whole world of anti-personnel mines . a third sector see it on specific measures that we should , at propose and implement . every child we can save the death penalty for mines or of terrible wounds in bosnia , africa or in any other place worth the effort to us all . we must , in fact , put pressure on countries in the european union that have not been signed , such as finland , and that they have not ratified , such as greece . ladies and gentlemen , what do you so we should look to finland and , finally , we hope that within the framework of the future of the tasks of the common european military force we proceed to the training of technicians , in particular of people beware interest in the disappearance of mines in the locally . nor stresses that the list of countries most severely infected understands , fundamentally , developing countries in the world . parliament 's proposals could not be inconsistency with lisbon . the rapporteur van lancker mean that parliament decides to amend the commission proposal , fundamentally adding a number of areas in which it is appropriate legislate and setting some rights at european level . for example , is to be extended the process of luxembourg , which is applicable to market policy , also to the protection and social exclusion . the most important powers , such as germany , france , great britain and , to some extent , italy , are in agreement and to put their dominance small countries of eastern and southern europe asking it to their accession to the european union . however , for legal reasons , we believe wrong now , we will make a reference to the same in the seq . 6 of the eu treaty because in the convention - according their estructura- cannot agreeing formally , so there is no real legal mainstay . the inclusion of the new text in the treaties could not give a legal confusion . on the other hand , the rapporteur has been echoing the new theory buzzword ' in brussels , the so-called dual legitimacy of the european union : the citizens , represented by the european parliament , and the member states , represented by the council . the danish and swedish social democrats have today voted against the report presented by oliver duhamel on constitutionalising the treaties . for that , it is essential that the european union comes to have a constitution which includes the charter of fundamental rights . a constitution would only makes sense if the constituyera democratic framework of a genuine european federation , the united states of europe . told us having believed understand , according to a large part of the political class , which preferíamos that our international relations are rigieran on an international treaty . is short i welcome the report by mr duhamel because it makes a very interesting and constructive contribution to the idea of constitutionalising the treaties . we believe a reorganization of the treaties and for simplification would allow the citizens see quite clearly the remit of the eu - and its limits - , as well as the procedures to exercise these powers . until the treaty of amsterdam , in 1997 , europe was a supersindicato intergovernmental . the edd group to vote against the report presented by josé maría gil-robles gil-delgado on enhanced cooperation . that report evidence , the real and very monolithic vision of a union , where all the partnerships should express within the single institutional framework " and " where all should be directed towards the aim super-state . so we need , avoid reducing the way the whole and , therefore , to authorise some member states to make progress , developed mechanism closer . the structures for which we governing the functioning internal market have seen smog-wreathed on the success since the beginning of the 1990s . . ( nl ) the european cooperation can be useful to resolve cross-border problems . these areas could constitute a formidable laboratory in terms of sustainable development . the technocrats , the european judges , have sought to delete that " the rate of footpath " seeks to our resources municipalities of french overseas departments and , above all , it protects our craftsmen . france , on one side , possesses the overseas departments in the indian ocean and the caribbean . its independence will be an essential factor for the credibility of this body . our vote clarified , then , the role of the composition of the future european authority , but also has defined our demands on their funding and its independence . secondly , the european agency should be completely independent . we must take account of the european parliament methods agriculturally and processed , the problem of imports of goods foodstuffs , the composition of ingredients for animal feed , dioxins and the maximum levels of pesticide residues , additives and other technical , accorded priority for food safety . we voted in favour of amendment no 15 , since defending vigorously defence europe 's cultural heritage is linked to the local food production . i would like to make two requests . one colleagues in the committee on agriculture have presented close to 30 amendments . we also want expiring 50 % of appropriations in the budget line and another 50 % in reserve . i note here that there are proposals to reduce the budget . ( parliament adopted a5-0300 / 2000 ) by mrs . haug , on behalf of the committee on budgets , on the draft general budget of the european union for the year 2001 , section iii - commission ( c5-0300 / 2000 - 1999 / 2190 ( bud ) ) madam president , my name appears as signatory to several amendments to this report . ( parliament adopted the resolution ) real surprise this budget is concerned for external measures where dominates the selfishness and meanness . it is possible release resources through the use of the instruments of flexibility . . ( el ) i voted against the haug report , just as i have voted in favour of my group 's proposal to reject the budget for 2001 . we refer in particular to the new pilot project be funded activities for information in the field of combat paedophilia . this shows the solidly poorly motivated aroused by the project of european union , even among the politically active . in this way , is an 20 to 30 % of the markets will provide again to competition privacy . given that all this time the assured with this report , i voted against the same , with the national unacceptably low thresholds , which diezman subsidies nicknamed combination with the proposed reductions ceiling on withdrawals % for the citrus fruits , as 8.5 % to apples and pears , all 10 % for the rest of fruit and hortalizas- , how it is evident that for enormous quantities of fruit and vegetables , which is pudrirán fields , and in the workshops and cooperatives , will not stand a chance of market , with the consequent general drop in prices . way , the farmers will have a irremisiblemente obliged to grubbing-up of crops . i voted in favour of this report because it is up to the expectations of the trade portuguese hortofrutícula sector , which have vindicated drastic a modification of the market organization for fruit and vegetable products for viewed deeply lesiva for the national interests . report ( johan van hecke a5-0296 / 2000 ) the nettle is on the sacrifice of everything , even the quality of the environment and climate , on the altar of the capitalist exploitation of resources productive and of the obtaining of maximum profits . in kyoto , we agreed that the richer countries than the 1989-1999 to keep their cleaner air , but they can record of form restricted in their own list of results emissions produced in other parts might have helped to reduce . . ( fr ) combating the greenhouse effect is an element of vital importance to the industrialised countries , and especially a duty towards the peoples of the third world already pay with their lives the effects of global warming . the art of living consists of coexist they sensibly with these risks uncertainties . the same way - will be guaranteed and redoblarse efforts aimed at establishing exact of suspected substances must be endocrine ( a . e . the consumer and the smes not benefit sufficiently internal market , which is sees completed with the introduction of the euro . after all , the banks are being forced so far by the member states to communicate to its central bank cross-border payments which exceed the 12,500 euros , with a view to the statistics relating to the balance of payments . of course , is required of these companies have the same strict criteria in the field prudential and laundering of money . even aware of cases in which the committees on cross-border transfers have increased after the introduction of the euro , and not only a small amount . the european central bank could contribute implementing a european standard format of data in the transactions of payments , as well as with the use of a code of identifier unitary and european level within the international system iban . it is crucial for consumers to accept the euro . madam president , the report of mrs peijs , concerning the payment of little value in the internal market , uses the old demand by the european parliament on the high costs cross-border transfers within the union . the peijs report as it says in recital d draft resolution . it quote : " the high costs related to cross-border transfers are harmful to the confidence of consumers in the euro ' . thus , much still in this area , but the resources and means with which counting on that point politicians are much smaller than the existing in relation to this question of payments in the internal market . the market in the future of the euro will constitute an internal market , and the citizens not understands that , in this area in which disappear the risks of change and methods of payment electronic banking via the internet will be incorporated in everyday life , a transfer of salzburg munich to be much more expensive than a transfer of munich to kiel . the implementation of this objective sever are still many years of work to us and for you . in that opportunity , we too shall of reducing the deadline for undone cross-border transfers , on the issue which has insisted on the report of mrs peijs . the debate is closed . yet it seems to be a good policy the preferring a pragmatic approach and proximity to puts small businesses in the heart of the arrangement , more than a proposal which , on the pretext prevent small measures desultory , serve only to create statistics whose use specific would be entirely impossible . however , i would like to make three observations about this programme . remember that the first programme of community action in this area was adopted in 1983 , that is seventeen years . further , i have always been in favour of that this will support them in a policy efficiently and pragmatically . i would say that they are genuine economic and commandos of innovation are in the first line and are exposed to risks that this entails . at last at long last we must bear in mind the results of the work symposium " sciences and government " which took place last week in brussels under the aegis of central prospective technological seville , as well as the monitoring of this marrakesh , because there are numerous interference with the issue which we are dealing with . the rapporteur lists a number of priorities in order to strengthen the european business climate . this is very convenient for europe , because that can provide an adequate assistance quickly , and technically correct . mr president , i too would like to join in the thank-you who was on montfort . on the excellent work they have done . what is important is strike the right balance , avoid a situation learning of people fail at the expense of other people . this is not justice and , therefore , support this report . that is equally the guiding principle of the charter for small businesses . the programme will do everything necessary to ensure that networks second-chance this information . it is clear that the basic aim of the plan is restricting emigration towards the countries of the european union , as well as to repatriate people hagan staying illegally in the eu . particularly stress the need to take measures aimed at improving the internal security , the reinforcement of dialogue between european and local authorities non-albanian , and , as far as the commission and council , the boost specific action in collaboration with the albanian authorities , the italian and greek . the poor social , economic and political situation in combination with the lacking or with the inadequate legal certainty and the racketeering cones uncontrolled migration massive . mr president , unlike the mrs pack , i think that merrier more groups the frontline of albania itself . it is clear that it is not possible to find an immediate solution to all of this problem but a not very long term , it will create a world reasonably fair , safe with future possibilities . there is also a chasm between the donors , all of us , with the united states , we attach money , preoccupy projects and similar issues , and the same people who is present in the field . seize , people 's bilateral agreements which so as to have clear legal fijen business , the time and place of residence , the salary , the hours the conditions of work and social security , lucky to immigrants can mostrarse as a force serving the economies of our countries and to help the friendship and cooperation between peoples and not to grow nationalist aspirations and times of the cold war . we repatría people who have been properly integrated . the basis attention must not vested in the modes of curb the influx of immigrants and refugees , but how to improve living in the area so that people can remain in their homes . mr president , i too believe that , as you said mr dimitrakopoulos , with regard to the difficulties albania - economic , social of internal security - remains the central issue of that country to help to restore the rule of law , to offer safety of citizens and restore the authority of the institutions and local authorities . i agree with my colleague mrs liese that we need a of burden sharing in the field of asylum and refugee policy . the plan of action for albania and the neighbouring region was adopted in june this year , and is , therefore , on sixth the series . i nerve-wracking being forced the frustration , and also the amazement before the european law , and we want to make an appeal to this parliament , but also to the other community institutions , in order to backwards before the efforts of the thorough work , to work precisely and to make available the necessary time to achieve the necessary co-workers . with this report citizens want to send the message that we take seriously the complaints about the poor quality of the law and on the suprarregionalización and centralization . it is in itself does matter quite important , of course , but one must not say that judging the mobility-impaired assistance to discuss in more detail on this . another matter more vitally important is that the report raises the question of subsidiarity , which is to some extent polemics this afternoon in this house . it is very interesting that hiciese a study of the current situation of the legislation , in the light of this principle , to re-focus simpler , more transparent and more effective and more relevant , freeing the texts are superfluous , as invites you to this paragraph 6 of this report . having studied the report with great detail , i have reached the conclusion that is not even that a political principle : is a principle theological . in other words , we must ensure recognition of the principle of subsidiarity also for local authorities smaller businesses , with reality autonomous , to the nuclei intermediate , to the nuclei social , family-friendly citizens who are the ones genuine sovereign does legislative and administrative action . ai , therefore , give an overview of synthesis . i now give the floor to commissioner . what is this an area in which we must intervene and produce a detailed legislation which ensures that implantará everywhere , we must consider alternative or as a voluntary agreement to be complied and can make controlled ? - ( de ) i voted in favour of this report , although i have not achieved the adoption of certain amendments , because concerns the issue of the high cost of change and of transfers in the eu when we shall be beware , even fifteen months , the same coins and notes in eleven member states , resultará more expensive drawn that money uniform outside the country in which the alive . mr president , commissioner , ladies and gentlemen , i must begin regretting that the commissioner for fisheries , mr fischler , after all be here today . it must be an agreement which drives cooperation fisheries the moroccan fisheries sector , but which satisfies also fully fishing interests of the european fleets . therefore , we have reached agreement to work from the perspective of a partnership responsibly , after which morocco expose its views at a meeting which , as you indicated , be held in brussels 30.3 % of october , in other words , on monday . a few weeks ago , and i was in algeciras , in the southern spain land-locked . one cannot far morocco . the time , in its flux , taught us that we also difficult to could become impossible . through fisheries agreement in the union can exert fishing activities e exchanging rights of fisheries agreements with third countries . i read in a magazine swedish specialised in fisheries that one of these ships centralizing their burden on el-ayun , is described as a port moroccan . all this is at stake are at risk . all our fisheries agreements , not only with morocco , because they are also mauritania and soon guinea , for example . eleven months has been slow to get to the turning-point in which we are day 's meeting , 30 and in this respect , we also know assess the latest measures of commissioner fischler , the results of their journey of last day 26 to morocco and the interviews high level mantenidas , even with himself has king . but i would like to convey to the commission , worthily represented today by the commissioner busquin , a few very brief messages . my question to the commission is : if is not achieved an agreement with morocco , or if that agreement are celebrating the terms identified by the commission , an agreement which will stimulate the production moroccan , does the commission intend to take structural measures to compensate for the delay and that will produce in the regions affected ? as imaginábamos , the difficulties in the negotiations with the moroccan authorities have been very great . lastly , in the undesirable must have the negotiations fail , the union has the moral and political obligation to support fishermen and the owners with subsidies satisfactory to them insured means of subsistence . we must dismantle surplus capacity of the fishing industry of the eu . we therefore need as quickly as possible shake their economic and political relations with marruecossin prejudice the imposition of our european interests in the field of fisheries . this is why the commission is working on the basis of a new partnership aimed at a development which is of interest to both parties and allows , on the one hand , an integral development of the moroccan fisheries sector , the fleet , aquaculture processing trade and research on the other allocation of the fishing opportunities to european fishermen . the rights of teachers of language " not only in german there is a clear distinction between both formulations . in july 1999 , the commission prompted this procedure of infringement proceedings before the court of justice . so , unless swifter harmonize systems - something which we expect - nowadays , respecting the principle of subsidiarity must not be allowed to be done move for discrimination against the very probably , is the application of a privilege . perhaps we could accept the previous commission under the leadership of mr santer is not the best fuese , this is the reason why which disbanded . members of the committee juridicos is what the whole of the union and all the parties have been aunado to say it is no use to talk about rights , support charters of rights , whether it is genuine cases in which he was refuse ' rights to certain persons its emprenden effective action to ensure that they recognised . in engineers , and this is the problem in this case . this is absolutely unacceptable in a modern europe . of course , the field of education falls within the subsidiarity principle , but in the framework of the contracts , freedom of movement of workers and the ban all discrimination concern us all , but let us , particularly favourable - and i do from a federal state - the principle of subsidiarity as a principle computer in partnership in the european union and also to the distribution of competences between the different levels of europe in orderly according to the princio of subsidiarity as quickly as possible . in this context , we can no longer speak of discrimination . mr president , what you would be done by a great deal knowledgeable on the terms surgery in italian , french , english , german or by a surgeon ? ( the sitting was closed at 10.56 p.m. ) . we manifestarles our deep sympathy . i give the floor . ceyhun expresses as rapporteur on behalf of the socialist group . as regards the statements by the council and the committee on the third asia-europe meeting , the council has informed us do not wish to speak at the moment . it is therefore an issue which , in the role of the treaties and depending on the euratom treaty , within the competence of the commission ; it affects , or can affect , for many citizens are not only because spaniards into place , and your area , without that there is any emergency plan , there are hundreds of thousands of european citizens originating in the 15 member states of the union , apart from many who come from outside , because this is the expense of the sun . madam president , sad , but telling squint through the spanish minister for home affairs , mr oreja . greater there any possibility of dialogue with the basque nationalists , even if it arose in the future new truce . i would urge you to take account of this week a statement by the committee on the decision taken by the british government to introduce such a tribute non-discriminatory with regard to carriers nationality is british . given that the so-called european parties , even liberals , tending increasingly to aligning with forces of inspiration , racist , xenophobic authoritarian , i believe that this is a grave danger not just to italy , but it also is a sign that affects the whole of europe . moreover , in the report also contains critical comments to with the french proposal . these demands are contained in amendments nos 2 and 4 of the report of mrs karamanou . the initiative of the french presidency that we are examining today is , of course improve two conventions general legal assistance in criminal matters - i have just mentioned in - especially in the area of the fight against money laundering . i am very reaffirm that if the idea of the fight against money laundering cannot suffer , through no fault of the council will not of parliament . we can only congratulate her on this work . marinho - and i also agree - the way , is the communized . all those who have contributed coincide on an initiative which is invaluable and we support his statements . what we need is to grant europol operational capacity for action in these cross-border . that too many cases are present in our common europe . therefore , before to lend my support to a hurried ferocity for mutual judicial aftercare of resolutions , i would like existed a recognition of standards whole fair . i understand that it is very difficult because here we must build on the basis of a dispersal of instruments . but this is also an necessity in order to strengthen the economic area within the european union 's is also a wish for citizens of which we reciprocate , because the people of europe have a right to safety . in the eu , we must continue carrying them out unyielding a fight against money laundering , aware that , in particular , of the creation of a single market and the liberalisation of the markets of capital and financial services , the imposes an effective police and judicial cooperation between member states , as effectively as possible . as consultant financially , nothing to parrot assume that the lawyer , as such , is not here exercising their profession . the same way , i should like to say that i am aware of the delicacy of the matter raised by the number of members of the conditions in which the confidentiality of the legal professions may constitute a refusal well-grounded to cooperation in judicial matters in the fight against money laundering . this is true , especially in the event of serious offences and crimes of special gravity and cross-border nature . overall , the task is so great so important that cannot be twotiered solely by the council . so there is a need to strengthen the rights of citizens adopting an effective instrument and recognise the competence of the court of justice , particularly in terms of its right of interpretation and in its power to decide whether or not . therefore , let us presto my support to greater cooperation and coordination , do i think that a legal system is a wrong decision and we are going to oppose it . the second point is also evident interesting . this is something positive and it is pleasing to note that has both support in this parliament . i will use that feedingstuff since several members have raised points very delicadas- to tell you quite frankly , as it has just pointed coelho . however , we think that this initiative be above all a first initiative which shows the political will and the council of overcoming the delay in the field of judicial cooperation , in connection with police cooperation . for which i regard it as an important instrument for ensuring that the judicial control of europol . the programme fair concerning the research in the area of fishing , the agriculture and the agro-industria sat on the fourth framework programme inquiry extendió since 1994 to 1998 . will lead to the importance of research programme for agriculture and fishing , it is regrettable that they have been ascertained certain problems which concern the organisation of the programme . the court of auditors ' report on the programme fair , which is based on the report of the rapporteur , i was published until march of this year , although the letters of sector were sent to the commission in december 1998 and february 1999 . on behalf of the committee on fisheries , i would like to highlight several points . you underlined , and i am grateful for that , within the spirit of which was drafted this report , thanks to dialogo with the court of auditors and the commission departments and in the interest which you full-scale him . that shows that the commission remained inactive and which led to effect the comments which you have asked . i now turn to the question that mrs . thank you , commissioner . this prize will be submitted to the partnership them ' enough is enough ' into the sitting december next . i have the profound conviction from with it too will open constitutive process that this house has demanded so many times and in so insistence , although some heads of state and government not want to admit . i am particularly glad we are here before you to discuss in depth a beautiful project as the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , before you adopt the final position on this text . for my part , have no doubt that this time will be presented . although it is true , however , that it has been possible to make some criticisms regarding the content of the charter . i consider this to be taking a position important and welcome that . for parliament to ensure - was a great success groups did common front on this point , which is a result positivo- which the european parliament estuviese represented by 16 members in the convention on fundamental rights . the letter which is being presented today represents , in my view , a great wager and can become the card is presentation of europe , as pointed out a major european newspaper headline in a on 26 september 2000 . therefore , my group still thinking that it is absolutely essential to include a reference to the letter in paragraph 2 of article 6 of the treaty . many were at last thought that europe had an opportunity to escape free-trade area is the only change and the hook liberal to lay the foundations for a europe of citizens . the european summit in nice , in december , the decido mobilising civil society has to make its voice heard as well proclaim desire for a charter which offers genuine guarantees for the citizens of europe . so it would signatures , far more effective 12-year political commitments , compliments every day - every day - by all member states for all political forces . then lloremos or let expensive of being happier , fiftieth this great event will say it is a major event vacuo . the convention has done an excellent job . they are at the same time the rights of the individual , the rights of citizens , but also social rights . the right to good administration , to which the highly-needed intimated also mrs malmström , is one of the most important progress . yet i am not sure , because i had heard on this , of to what extent will have the freedom of lebreles mr blair to talk to clearer in favour of this brilliant project . the last time , you spoke of the glass is half full or half empty . but the council of cologne , assisted by the -violently , it has played its role of smoothly sembrador confusion is over , to be done forget to everyone that this is the responsibility of national parliaments and that latter are being under-utilised , to be displaced gradually . a surplus of protection in terms of fundamental rights is just as bad as a deficit . when one listens interventions , it gives some members who have that information is more necessary than ever . the big question is now divides us quite they serve this charter . therefore , once again we are disappointed e dissatisfied . incidentally , we will be voting in the spirit charter , but this has not re-legalisation mobilise this enthusiasm and that citizen participation , very necessary for europe and , as usual , will be governments - and some governments different - a burdened with the historic responsibility of this . according to the co-rapporteur , mr duff , this is an important step to improve the quality of european integration . for which they need it , i suggest you read the explanations of the convention 49 and the law , not squared with both courts associated with the letter . mr president , for a long time have been given hesitant . for the first time since the creation of the european union , we are faced foundations for a constitution , a constitution for the supranational structure which builds the union . the demonstration is in favour of a social and democratic europe , in favour of a europe of citizens . the draft charter can be used , for the moment , as a text interesting discussion on the future of cooperation between the peoples of europe for parties , unions and environmental organisations , churches and other groups of many member states of the countries of the union . i would like to highlight three points which my colleagues have already addressed here throughout this morning . the letter that today we are going to adopt so as reinforces makes visible fundamental rights and the community values on which i will be well-founded our community . i am one , let frail and to those who want to include a reference in article 6 carte and integration later in the treaties . we have already seen the case of bernard connolly whose book critically on the commission was withdrawn from circulation on the agenda of the court of first instance . this synthesis is important from the moment that the union has to establish the legal status , in terms of rights and obligations , of the natural third-country nationals who are legally in the european union . i , personally , i am convinced like him for a part , will immediate effects ones and has , moreover , be binding soon . in the course of this debate , i have heard some formulae forceful : the charter is a bone dog 's -siendo the dog parliament saramango or the taparrabo of renuncias does french presidency moribunda , mainly in the way to bring the igc . this is the reason which led to our parliament to propose the introduction of a euro-turkish forum , transposal in a deep reflection qualified the representatives of the turkish community and to european parliamentarians who would have the mandate . it has been a great temptation to establish the conditions of such pseudo-democratic the granting of loans to turkey , but , as regards this report , there was no technical possibilities for this . once again raised , i know that , logically , that the candidacy of turkey continues suscitando marks . the wish of the presidency is that this project will be adopted rapidly , if possible indeed on 20 november , for the next council of ' general affairs ' as i pointed out , respecting the very specific decisions taken at helsinki . however , still applies overtly very clearly what the commission in its report on progress along the road to accession : turkey , like all the other candidate countries , must fulfil the copenhagen criteria as part of the process of rapprochement . president sezar quite clearly expressed in his speech to the turkish parliament last month 's why we are also in terms of turkey there is no alternative to follow this path of reform . i wholeheartedly endorse the words of mr turco . thank you for your attention . here too we have delivered a few slightly positive signals . we are going to oppose the attempts , some of them rather espúreos , for strike-breaking balance that the report fails successfully , in particular amendments which seek to make the european parliament a court past . it is clear evidence , as is clear that turkey will , like any civilised society , to be made to the idea of confront their past , no matter how horrible that this has been . the accession of turkey on this basis and not only responds to strategic considerations of the united states or of nato enrich conventional to the european union would be a significant step towards a united europe . do they no longer considers that only a small part of the turkish territory is part of the european continent ? we shall therefore vote against this report , as have voted against all the reports aimed at incorporate turkey to the european union . the prejudice lies especially that this wrongly gave turkey in the hope of an accession which , however , not be able to due to the political situation . ( parliament adopted a5-0310 / 2000 ) mrs langenhagen , on behalf of the committee on budgetary control , on the special report no 9 / 99 court of auditors on the actions of research in the field of agriculture and fisheries : fair programme ( ' fisheries , agriculture & agro-industrial research ' ) , accompanied by the commission 's answers ( c5-0227 / 2000 - 2000 / 2133 ( cos ) ) i welcome this report and i shall vote in favour of it . instead of raising human rights , and social rights , facilitate the operations aimed at degrade individually . we will certainly their final destination is to be the preamble of a future european constitution , which will be the crowning glory of the running of the european union in the federalisation in where , because they legislada , tomarán decisions on the few powerful and all the apply . the main objective pay particular service to the interests of big monopolies blanket of the european union expense of the interests of workers and in general of the peoples . a typical case printed in the article 2-2 " , no one can be sentenced to death , or executed " . nowhere is says , despite our demands , that the family is the consists of a man and a woman educan some to children , or which constitutes the nucleus of fundamental society . the extent that nobody has chosen to judges , it represents a reduction of democratic government . it is our certainly , would have preferred estuviese directly integrated in our treaties europeans ! i therefore abstained in the final vote , because i believe that certain social rights are defined in a way that the less franco economic rights . the initial idea of the convention was the having a text which consensual permitiera to the fifteen governments transformed into binding by means of its incorporation into the treaties . in fact , the fight against social exclusion left marginalize the status of assistance , instead of imposing the demand for basic rights binding for employers and for member states . for my part , i am convinced that secularism is a emancipador value and topical . also lacking homework , and social linked to ownership . obviously , this document is not the appropriate forum in coming to be binding , because it is not a legal text . members of the irish government recently have raised questions about whether brussels threatens the irish identity happen again . ahern , let us stating the accession of ireland to the eu as essential for its prosperity and economic success , it resisted firmly opposed to any step quicker to a federal europe more -centralizada- , because rebasaría largely within which the majority of europeans want - or are prepared to aceptar- at present . both of guess what it has been imposed . stress incidentally throughout this session , a total of seven reports are cost-impact for national initiatives , which shows that this system , there is , where there basically very productive . these measures intentions are absolutely indispensable to combat this phenomenon , which has not stopped to grow e internationalized . through this initiative , the french presidency proposes the adoption of a framework decision for the approximation of legislation and criminal proceedings on money laundering ( for example , comb , freeze and confiscating funds ) . all member states must categorising money laundering is as a criminal offence punished with a minimum penalty of four years to prison . as money laundering is acquires arena proportions throughout the world , it is clear that europol should have powers to combat it with a view to devise a european strategy in the field of police and judicial cooperation . i welcome the report by mrs roure over another . initiative of the french presidency : this time seeks to intensify cooperation in the legal sphere to ensure that no ethically-motivated obstacles in order to prevent the extradition of criminals accused money laundering or other crimes related which entail the use of funds wrong-doing . madam president , this is the only the report which i have supported . it would be the first member geographically united with asia and a great tradition muslim . this applies particularly at this stage where more and more use the eib 's monies but without completely cover the economic risks which we take . in this context stress that the basic conclusion rule 22 says that turkey fulfils the political criteria of copenhagen and i have airmails the amount of sentences their actions and its omissions in the area of human rights , freedoms , of democratic behaviour internationally , as well as the recommendations concerning the european parliament in this country so that conform to european values due process . mr president , we are over-expansion the fact that he is heard in these days any upswing in this direction on the part of the press or of personalities turkish ; it is more , there is an attempt reaction . nicosia is today , twelve years since the fall of the berlin wall , the only european capital divided . morillon- that this is not yet meet in a sufficient degree and that turkey must continue perseverando in their efforts . mr president , mr president-in-office , commissioner , ladies and gentlemen , i wish to take the floor in this debate in my condition as the rapporteur for the accession of cyprus . mr president , we cannot vote in favour of the morillon report because we are sure that , contrary to what it says , and many in turkey would expect , the accession process will not improve the lives of people . but at the same time , i believe that the situation must not pintarse too blacklist . so there is a link between the two internally . in marseilles euro-mediterranean conferences the mr brok , which has united with us , the wondered precisely delays suffered by the negotiations . we europeans , we have expertise to exploit . in fact , because it is not just as 1995 , as restore a balance with eastern europe , but also in preparing the forthcoming enlargement of the eu . xenophobia , the terrorism of state and other forms of terrorism also form part of this commitment and i hope that we have the opportunity to settle the situation here too . it is a fact that confront us . but in this respect we have to be candid once more . this all means recognise what inappropriate for the results so far , despite the fact that the answers , in my view , are not yet equal to the situation , although the need to five years are not many of processes so complex . so i think that the debate today grips can be used to take consciousness of the importance of this policy for the whole union . this is not about all these needs compete among themselves , but rather that we find new money . the cogs of violence in the middle east , the war actiont and determination with violence against the palestinian population , with israel still denies their right to a state , threaten the future of the entire region . mr president , as well as in nice the european union to find a balance between the deepening and enlargement , in marseilles should achieve a balanced relationship between its role centroeuropea and his responsibility mediterranean . however , we have balances that prodigan these days of five years of the barcelona process abounding the idea that we can give us complacent we for the simple continuity in the process , by the fact that there has ministerial meetings with representatives of presence of israel , of the palestinian authority , of syria , of lebanon , etcetera , perhaps , and it is a sad comfort . there are many common problems which today affecting the euro-mediterranean region : illegal immigration , poverty , the external debt , human rights , drought and the terrorism mercilessly destroyed without the lives of human beings and families innocent , as tragically are experiencing in spain , algeria or in the next middle east . we are prepared to creerles , but southern countries need more promises or speeches : it is up atenderlos . europe has not made any policy in dereliction of water benefactora or in the mediterranean countries to think we need to make a policy of the environment mediterranean , he will understand converts the logic of , and even climatic diversity of the mediterranean . the current proposals are far more balanced . now , of the agency for kosovo . we must not disappoint their expectations and now more than ever all these countries need our help . i conclude by saying -repito set words from the commission - that these two proposals form the cornerstone of a process which must lead to that those countries which have had many problems can - and they are fully integrated into european structures . in future must concentrate on liability in the few individuals or in a director , may prefer , so that we really a person assume responsibility vis-à-vis the body that selecciona the specific programmes . i too would like to thank you , therefore , that all the members who have considered important aim , and i am delighted that the future can contribute further to these countries in this context , also as regards the content . read in some news concerning the bosnian elections to the ultranationalists had won the parliamentary elections in bosnia and herzegovina . the european union yourselves what saben- has participated with determination to contribute to these historic changes . the examination of the reports westendorp and lagendijk on the proposals for regulations relating to the programme , one , framework and the other , to the european agency for reconstruction gives us the opportunity to again speak on the scale of the support which the union wants to grant the western balkans in order to accompanying the process of stabilisation and association . the victory so long-awaited democracy in croatia , certainly in the federal republic of yugoslavia , imposes , we know , the european union to go much further . question time ( council ) as they deal questions nos 2 and no 3 will be taken together . you have just sides surrendered to a new period of four months -es the resolution 1324- in an effort to make progress on both counts . i would like to ask what situation finds itself in the association agreement with morocco . - ( fr ) the stability and development caucasus represent one of the strategic priorities of the union . as regards the discussion with turkey , forestalling is an important discussion on this issue and you know exactly positions of the european union in this regard . i would just like the minister again to insist that this proposed legislation be directed against those who exploit and will benefit from people who are in a desperate situation not seeks to criminalise the immigrant or the immigrant potential . it is not only require laws , but also intended to encourage the debate and to the public awareness . i believe that we really need to fight effectively against such crimes by all means , absolutely all the means , and i note that both the council of the union as the house of the un and in my view , the turkish government , who are prepared to do so . in any event , measures were taken precisely because the other 14 countries the desaprobaban . cognisance one example : if the day morning in my country , france here - i express in my capacity as unfolding llegara a party to power of the extreme right , i should like to see tomaran against my country kind measures were taken against austria . for my part , i have wanted to talk about values : spoke of values such as contained in our texts , spoke of values such as were reaffirmed in the charter of fundamental rights -es truthful particular spoke of the fight against all discrimination is anchored in the introduction of the european texts . this is what we should be respected . i would remind you that this political dialogue , constitutes hand-in-hand with the future the accession partnership , one of the elements of the pre-accession strategy for turkey targeted on this occasion . question no 12 by ( h-0850 / 00 ) : we are working on this and this is , without doubt , the way we shall proceed . for this reason , we must recognize that the moroccan side has not responded to supply the european community . these are people in scotland , where , after 110 days of detention , any person accused of a crime should be judged or implementation liberty and can never be back to acusarla of this crime . what have we taken specific measures ( for example , security of supply , energy efficiency ) to economies of the member states are packets less crises external ? what are the measures and the priorities of the council short- and medium-term in terms of energy efficiency and the saving of energy ? the position of the union on the extraterritorial measures enacted by the united states has not changed . lastly , remembered that the european union tomaba note with concern of the points made on the ground by bodies and programmes united nations and , therefore , deplored the negative consequences and often dramatic of the economic embargo for the cuban people . does the council understands that this is an extremely political problem and it cannot be observe the same distances confront the victim to all priest ? on the one hand , this office covering the decision of the committee decentralise , and on the other can present a performance exceptional in the work that realized . they do not respect borders . that is our duty fight against the illegal activities cross-border , confidant of drug trafficking , cooperation criminal or trafficking in human beings . and it would be right that the commissioner , mr patten , which bears a experience - let multicentric unwisdom ) in the management of crises in international , outside the headquarters of this office along with visits has done a different regions of the balkan region , if possible to thessaloniki to see how this works service . but this region , the more turbulent region of europe , has never been so full of hope as today . first , i would thank the house to his excellent and tardily in the drafts of the regulations . i would like to congratulate the rapporteurs of the relevant committees : firstly to mr . we also obtained immediate results in serbia , where the commission , in the course of only four weeks , drew up a programme of relief value of eur 200 million . of course , we also cannot accept the proposal that the directive adopts the commission reflects the search for more efficiency in our underlining reforms . i hope that parliament understands the meaning of the proposals presented in may and to continue working constructively with other on this difficult and complex issue , but i cannot give my support for the amendment of parliament to remove the requirement of unanimity , because upheaval in contradiction with the view of the college of quaestors . the challenge for the third seoul summit was depth in the asem process both for the participants non-governmental and for the wider public . in the field of the relationship between peoples , afín to the former , was retained the principle of opening up the process of asem to a greater segment of the civil society , although the initiative of the ngos to establish a social forum cannot be to carry out because of opposition from certain participants asians . from this point of view we are happy that the summit has concluded seoul and that except one or two exceptions all the heads of state asistieran to it . even taken two specific proposals , namely a round table on globalisation and the duo fellowship program , 4300 fellowships to the value of 25 million dollars americans . the commission communication is limited to address aspects are the powers and correspond to the community and member states in the tasks arising from the participation in the same . if we assume that it is the basis of all littoral states there is the world are very few members count on the economic potential , legal , political and legislative account with which the european union , you will understand what extent we must ask ourselves what is our responsibility . the reform of the cfp is important , but to the suitable reforms is even more important . i shall now in the many flows of fish stocks . we are all aware of it throughout the european union and even beyond its borders . mr president , ladies and gentlemen , first i would like to thank you for your support for our efforts to promote and strengthen the community 's participation in regional fisheries organisations . even in this field already achieved some progress , we need to adjust the timetable . indeed , the continued improvement the productivity of apiaries already provides major supply if this debiera shutting-down of enlargement without limits apparatus of production , arise again , inevitably become smaller , a strong imbalance of the market . it would be far more appropriate to instead of pigs every rearers constitute a preocupara on its own reserve . thus , each rearers pigs would have its own piggy . it also refers to the need to promote organisations of producers , whose implantation differs greatly from one member state to another . organizations of markets , as is worked so far , fomentaban the process of mergers rather than to prevent this from happening . in this case the globalization of the economy is becoming trap , and this has nothing to do with crisis cyclical . all rearers , whatever the place where we find in the union , will be able to invoke this device . mr president , commissioner , the rapporteur for this report , mr garot , has dealt with . objectivity and with very precisely this commission proposal on the creation of funds for the council will pig-farming . it is a question of balance . in this respect , i must say , however , that it comes to garot which is no other conclusion and that i can say , almost yes , i can be almost in relation to the commission proposal as it stands , but let us be honest , it really is not included on the substance of the problem . i now turn to comment on the idea of including pig farmers specialized in piglets in the proposed system , as is formulated in amendments nos 7 and 13 . for us , and what does the commission has presented us ? firstly , the examines the implementation of the budget and practices in the management of budget within the specific headings . the court reiterates , therefore , your comments of previous years about the negative consequences of these practices , such as for example , the decision-making unsatisfactory as well hasty , the risk of mistakes representing the heavy burden of work , and so on . the dramatic events of recent past have shown gender-specific , without doubt , the growing importance of the issues of management and control of the european agenda . this involves penalising member states to aware and recompensed in its financial support for the less scrupulous . in this context , i would also like very briefly that improving the overall management of aid in the field of foreign policy is a central aspect of the work of the commission , both as regards the restructuring of institutional this whole area as from the point of view of the need to reduce more strongly and with more quickly than in the past the high burden of late payments . the european parliament finds itself is now at an extremely difficult to inconvenienced , since this same year nicknamed declared closed enero- which was not prepared to accept the clearance of accounts of the year 1999 indulgence linger riddled with serious mistakes . i would like to address several problems and i hope the . karlsson can today to answer my questions . we must have the figures more and more action . this year already would try to see if this is possible to ensure that we begin to assess the work of directorates-general . of course we all know that the commission is introducing changes . they will reduce the level of mistakes . therefore , both now and in future , it will judge the commission depending on compliance with rules . first , let me thank mr karlsson . cooperation with the committee on budgetary control in this case has been much better than in previous years . i would also like to ask you to publish a classification of countries that submits the worst record of maladministration in the eu and in what areas . madam president , i too would like to express my sincere thanks to the court of auditors for its report , but also on the political assessment that we offered yesterday in the committee on budgetary control as well . enduring once more the efforts to introduce reforms and their need . it is necessary to include what was said earlier mrs van der laan , and in this wholeheartedly agree . for that it may be necessary give more powers to the president-in-office of the court to take decisions relating to the working methods of court and to the way this submits his communications . rates vary from one state to another , as well as its composition . in the most important that it was his work on the common agricultural policy , the special report on the arable crops , the court concluded that 1993 to 1997 community budget paid an amount in excess of eur 13 billion more than the would have been sensible . i do not make questions to which it is impossible to respond . the court of auditors must also change their methods of working . there is always good to rejoicing . this report was approved by a large majority in the committee of parliament and , therefore , i will defend the result of the commission is in this . the second point relates to the export ban for that both has been showered before . that is why i say i have major objections against this provision and prefer to be rejected . in a second or third reading we will need the famous 314 votes seguro we would not achieve a report such as it is now being presented . the commission has begun to take interim measures , but liking , in this direction and perhaps the commissioner could tell us something more about this when replying to the debate . grieved our agreement with the rapporteur when stress a information to consumers about the risks and in the transparency , especially in the area of health and safety . i believe it is better to have in mind subsidiarity . however , remember a major debate which i had with my daughter elisabetta when she was nine years and asked me to go on the streets alone . we need to ensure consumer protection without watertight , without duplicate the regulations and that they are even they contradict . i would also stress the importance of the amendments adopted by the committee which enhance the transparency face for the consumer end and that determine the responsibility not only from producers , but also of dealers in possible operations reconquest of products are considered dangerous . this also means that when introduce new sectoral legislation , this will be put to replace the relevant provisions of the present directive . many of the amendments tabled in the report represents an improvement to the document and , therefore , the commission can accept them . thirdly , amendment no 5 proposes adding , in a recital , the requirement that member states memos reports thought-through with the cooperation of the institutions public or private , competent and independent . despite the fact that the commission is in favour of the partnership and of common principles , the wording proposed goes against the principle of subsidiarity . the commission has not received any complaint regarding the current wording and the changes erode provisions . amendments nos 39 and 44 propose that the public takes access to information on dangerous products only once it has delivered the ban or the decision to withdraw the product , and that the exchange of information protected by professional secrecy should not be possible between the responsible authorities supervision of the market . mr martelli , as a rule correspondería you not to speak until there has been supplemented the round of voting but , as an exception , i will briefly gladly give the floor . ( parliament adopted a5-0294 / 2000 ) by mrs eriksson . on behalf of the committee on women 's rights and equal opportunities on the proposal for a council decision [ com ( 2000 ) 335 - c5-0386 / 2000 - 2000 / 0143 ( cns ) on the programme concerning the community framework strategy on equality between men and women ( 2001-2005 ) mr president , i wish to refer order of the vote on amendments on paragraph 10 , and consequently the armenian genocide . ( parliament adopted the resolution ) responsibility twofold : the governments of member states of the union and the governments of the mediterranean partners . this aid is only justified in the light of the tragedy . ban on night work for women was one of the few areas which the social legislation in some countries , seeks to protect women , was more advanced than for a number of female workers . i hope that in future the commission present every year , in due time , an assessment of the situation , thus creating the conditions appropriate to the european parliament can analysing and discuss the situation in greater depth . for these reasons , regretfully , i voted against . it is important for our products are safer , but we should not exaggerate adopting extreme action . today the agency for reconstruction in kosovo is governed by a council direction , in which each of the representatives of member states and the commission has a vote and in which decisions are taken by majority of two-thirds . i believe that in the case of serbia algeria is called the equivalent of kosovo . . ( da ) the danish social democrats have voted against the report which rivalry aid to producers swine of the eu . however , these , albeit with some opening of the french presidency , we know that the commission rejected these proposals and in the council does not seem to be provided a majority in adopt them . a small variance is on offer sufficient to cause a situation of crisis . mr president , the genocide of armenians was the first a range of massacres in the course of the 20th century , which can be considered the century of genocide . since sweden is not prepared to participate in a common military defence , but we are in the civil manage crises , cannot support paragraph 15 which " welcomes the desire to turkey to contribute to an improvement in the european capacities within the context of the common european security and defence ( pecsd ) " . however , apart from the obligation to remember that it must call on all democracies and europe have to know what difficult and painful so difficult to deal with it - that some european countries do not have done - completely , it is important that these acts of barbarism which destroyed lives for reasons ethnic , religious or cultural and that mercantilist to universal conscience no return reoccur never again . it is , will certainly be a different debate from today ; but , given the importance that i have sugar-beet today , turkey wanted to insist on this . and they no longer prevent the population exercising their right to self-determination , peace has been possible in these places . i voted in favour of the amendments calling for this recognition , today , in order to pursue this evidence and to recognise the pain of a people . chissano event occurred in times of the ottoman empire . not only the jové peres report would systematised this situation as regards the regional organisations existing and to those that are creating , but what i would like , moreover , as well lightweight an end to the custom of the committee recourse to support technicians originating from different member states . my remarks are valid , of course , to the issue we are discussing today : the representation of the european community within the regional fisheries organisations , but also apply to those negotiations carried out as , for example , in the context of wto . my suggestion of union well-supported support of the then president of the council , mr trittin , and of the european commission of which the decision of parliament unite three directives hardly 1992-93 opposition . quote one example : pvcs represents 0.7 % of waste cremated . i shall conclude , mr president , expressing the ppe group is satisfied / for the work carried out in this third reading . mr president , i too would like to thank mr blokland . for drafting this report is so important . incineration not mean recycling . the report by mr to parliament , mr blokland , which has now reached for the third reading , has been for many of the members of the committee on environment for the first time elected to parliament the first proof of maturity , during which the learned from the proceedings of parliament . introduces more stringent limits for emissions in the new cement ovens to co-incinerate waste , as has been pointed out by mrs . evans . beyond the various national situations , we cannot , therefore , be noted , in all the member states of the european union , a reduction almost the director-general of coverage compulsory , more importance role they play so-called health insurance complementary systems and the exacerbation of factors discriminatory . what we would , instead , a motion for a directive which includes the following factors : the ban on using medical information nominativa admissible in research genetics , a key point ; the absence of scrutiny of health prior to the signing ; the establishment of a obliged to guarantee annuity on the part of the insurer ; the asunción better coordinated of compensation for the people who work and a move within the union and , finally , the creation of a mechanism mediation . we increasingly grieved more positive with regard to the attention cross-border with action on the market applies progressively to health care . the usa use to us often " for " for the free market economy , but cometeríamos an enormous blunder if the nauseam as a model in the field of health policy . it would be wrong that the eu tasked rules on , for example , information sanitation or that exigieran that assurance by everyone , destroying set the diversity of systems in health insurances existing nowadays in many countries and that work on actuariales principles . later we saw that there was a way that catered . at stake is the health of all citizens of our member states and the cohesion of our territories . it is no coincidence that i defy to such problems from my dutch origin . mr president , honourable members mr rocard urges the commission to define a green paper on the traits themselves in a certain basic legal systems for the health insurance . it is a matter which particularly concerns . mr president , those we have spent over our lifetime to study the social issues remember the old manuals solían include a definition of the social protection as a package of measures to protect state attention risk-limitation economically assessable , practicalities of individual or family and to the individuals unit - dire straits could not over-subscribed for themselves . this means that we should think a lot about why failure of the public health care . the health insurance supplement part of a legal system of agreements and services . with its attempt to abolish discrimination on grounds of the state of health , the mr rocard would slaughtered chicken-and-egg situation of the eggs of gold . the commission intervene immediately in the context of its powers and will try to respond to the conclusions of his report . i also hope that will be adopted proposals designed to recognise that the rating and integration in the professional life gaining a particular importance , so we should bear in mind the phenomenon increasingly important social exclusion and poverty despite the exercise of a professional activity donation . mr president , ladies and gentlemen , ourselves , from the perspective of the committee on economic and monetary affairs , we want to congratulate the rapporteur on her document . in accordance with the agenda , we shall now proceed to the commission communication on the commission recommendations about the council 's opinion on the updating of the programmes of stability of germany , finland and the netherlands . this has led to a different reflection and to ask ourselves whether this stability and growth pact has run with the completion of a specific quantitative target figure end , or whether it is worth introduce other aspects referidos quality of public finances in the next programmes . our fundamental message is therefore that the margin for carry out reductions awkwardness has to be supplemented with a strict control of public expenditure . i believe that seen overall can draw a positive assessment . mentioned that in one of the countries larger europe , which is also one of the most important for the european economy , in other words , germany runs the risk of what seems to entering a phase of overheating of its economy . . mr president , thank you . della vedova . i believe that you wanted to us today refiriéramos to these two sections relating to the topicality of the fight against bse in europe and its developments in france . we propose to the european commission to our partners in the european union which faultlessly extending the tests are at european level , depending on the scientific recommendations . thus , efficiency , independence and transparency will be the key principles which will guide clearly assessing the risk food in europe . i shall return to this later . nonetheless , the effecting these tests to a much bigger scale . this matter , the most active surveillance , including that include testing at random , subventions are to prevent that animals infected of bse enter into the food and feed chains . in such a situation in which we are always , tempting to find a solution magic , a solution which , of a single blow , eliminate the risk and restore confidence . on monday preguntaré the member states if there is the fear that gaps in the application of controls over recent years , against the eu legislation in the field , are a factor in the current increase in the incidence of bse . however , two things may be possible to act quickly and remain serious . some of you depends suministrarlos quickly . this requirement is essential , particularly when it comes to bse . our group is asking for the immediate ban on the of meat and bone meal for all animals while member states that they cannot guarantee the drafting of laws on the prevention of bse and the rigorous application of the european directives . i do not know whether they panacea , commissioner , but on behalf of the precautionary principle , i believe that the experience from today compelled to prohibit the use of animal meal in the feeding of all animal breeding , including the pigs , is poultry the fish . i think that the debate has begun in our house , consisting of seek who - the council , the commission or of the house - has made it more or less , it seems quite superfluous . firstly , as others have said so before me , is necessary practise evidence of systematic screening in all cattle slaughtered aimed at the feeding of europeans . we are doing displayed value and ambition able to combine interest and health of europeans and the economic interest of our producers , so that it can , in this way , restoring confidence . i repeat , they are not at all responsible for the crisis . that is why the european union will express its for solidarity with them . i cannot accept the arrogance of some member states which , at the time practise , screening tests are not calling for over-regulation . the european solidarity must also play a role , because our policy has proved to inconsistencies : fallowing , meat-and-bone meal , for the ruminants , nitrates and pesticides . then i have to hear what it says here in this house , mr gollnisch . that your group has been the spearhead in the discussion on bse . we also think it appropriate to make sure acote any flashpoint and that outlaw the export of meat until it is proved their safety . it is not possible for us , since the politics , and not sufficiently highlight them this priority . i am glad that we continue analysing the extent of evidence on an experimental basis . but if generalizamos testing of detectibility , if destroying the meat-and-bone meal , if impose the whole of the whole-herd slaughter by a single , we must demand sick animal health rules strictly equivalent to third countries which are our trading partners and that looking towards the community exporting live animals , channels and prepared by dint of meat . the causes reside in another part . madam president , i very much welcome the committee has indicated , at last , and we can passionately in favour of tests which cover the whole territory . indeed , france has shown : who is seeking , crossroads . what are we us from acting why we need the 329.6 a crisis to come here and ensure that we in parliament , we firmly believe that public health constitutes absolute priority ? the link between feed of and bone bse , which incidentally is a form of food completely unnatural , has become apparent to everyone . this is why i ask the european commission to impose a certain degree of harmonisation in this respect . i call for the european commission to realice a complete revision of the systems in force in france for resolving cases of bse . the result is that poison falls within the system , as happens at present , and what destroys . it is obviously difficult coexistence , in the field , in national laws and a european legislation . furthermore , there is a legislation in force which establishes how must elaborarse the meat and bone meal , treatment should be subjected to take this think - one more measure safeguards which has been included in the system to protect public health and the food safety . therefore , i asked the standing veterinary committee , who is present met at this precise moment , examine this matter to determine what age must be conducted these tests . i refer to analyse the housings for older animals does age determined to detect if there infection and , if so , to animal depart from the food chain . serve as an example of the technique pillow which caused the death of a immigrant in belgium , the use of strong sedantes in spain , the transport of migrants shifts in wine-cellars of vessels in italy and spain , tragedy of the 58 chinese immigrants dead in the united kingdom in the port of dover , after having been arrested several times within europe , and the widespread use of different means of coercion e intimidation with immigrants expelled . that is my commitment . i myself baby food . the issue of violence against women takes many forms : violence family , it is a crime shamefacedly hushed , various forms of sexual exploitation , trafficking in women , traffic . . mr president , i would say to mr nogueira . clearly , on the model that we have defined , monetary policy , it is up to the central bank and is the european central bank who operates according to the criteria laid down in the treaty . mr president , i believe that in the public is very important to distinguish between the effect was internal and external , for my interested if this : what can the commission now under way , shortly before the physical introduction of euro , to take action to explain to people difference between the effect foreign affairs and the effect of the monetary stability ? if the greek part is not adopts the appropriate measures , the commission will continue procedure which has already begun . what does the commission is to ensure that there is a system of monitoring and methods . in the same decision , the commission had undertaken to study the aid schemes to all member states , on the basis of specific criteria compatibility approved until the year 2004 , year in which the deadline expires validity of authorisations from his french of aid . the achievement of a europe which promotes the integration , there is the european council in lisbon , requires an effort and an action overview . secondly , allowing the party of drawn greater experience the actors who work in the field , the ngos , for the local authorities , the bodies of social and themselves with people who are in a position to exclusion . there are many people for old age who would agree with this , as the people who have worked for many hours a wage reduced it provides a livelihood vital decently ( workers of the countryside , for example ) . as a matter of people with psychiatric problems . may be many groups to conversant language which is necessary to getting a job . in the united states a more flexible employment ensures that poverty is the alive during periods shorter unemployment with a very short . in my own country , around 75 % of the people who work and live below the poverty are women . that is why we must try to meet , at least in part , this compromise . i am convinced that goodwill by mrs . we must strengthen this allocation bearing in mind procedures and the realism is necessary to this . . mr president , i would like to thank and congratulate the mrs figueiredo , and i would also express my thanks to the other members of parliament who are not present and which have expressed the view of the other committees . i also agree on emphasize the importance of the ngos and of regional and local actors , as you are provisos , as well as a better reflected in the text of its experience in the field . we have already agreed on which the social protection committee will meet regularly with the contact group is , consisting of members of parliament . the next item is the order of the day on transport and report ( a5-0320 / 2000 ) by mrs rothe . , on behalf of the committee on industry , external trade , research and energy , on the proposal for a directive and the european council ( com ( 2000 ) 279 - c5-0281 / 2000 - 2000 / c5-0347 ( cod ) ) on promoting electricity generated from now on renewable sources of energy in the internal market for electricity . we need already , as binding objectives . another crucial point to which the commission gave its assent esa issue to connection to the net and access to the same for renewable energy sources . specifically in my country , spain , these guidelines would be responsibility to ensure that between now and 2010 the emitan into the atmosphere 225.000 million tonnes of co2 additional and why we cannot meet the kyoto objectives . mr president , commissioner , ladies and gentlemen , the commission 's proposal to create a framework in which the proportion of admissible electricity from renewable energy sources burner increases in the eu in the medium term is an initiative . praised the effort that the rapporteur , mrs . but the threat can always come from compatibility with the internal market . waste products are not a renewable natural resource , though it every day occur over the years . consequently , this directive acquires a topical involuntarily . all in all , i strongly support this proposal . mr president , i should like to thank the mrs rothe on her excellent report , which comes very opportunely precisely this week , when we are fighting the crisis of climate change . promoting the consumption of the electricity generated from now on renewable sources of energy is something very worthy of support . we require adjustments technological drastic . we are in , the proposals on energy are presented only field without great consistency . i should like to conclude rothe , simply , mentioning three problems have arisen over this debate . moreover , on the principle of consistency , the above-mentioned objectives translated into national parameters which must be binding , as otherwise the directive circumstance of content and substance . for the same reason , amendment no 3 , in part , but not amendment no 7 , which cannot excessively technical for the text of the proposal . ladies and gentlemen , we cannot accept the parts that encroachment implementation of the rules on state aid . the next item is the order of the day on transport and report ( a5-0308 / 2000 ) by mrs . theorin , on behalf of the committee on women 's rights and equal opportunities , on the participation of women in the peaceful resolution of conflicts [ 2000 / 2025 ( ini ) ) . while the processes of formal of peace are a territory almost exclusively male , experience and declarations and international demonstrate the importance of female participation in the settlement of disputes and construction of peace . decisions on the implementation and enforcement action of aid are the responsibility of the cabinet of crises and here competition objective and specialised of women enjoys to little attention and recognition . apparently , want to maintain its position of power in matters of foreign policy and defence policy and believe that the interests of women cannot defend for men . mr president , firstly i would like to express any interest that i deserves this report , whose excellence , i would like to stress the great excellence , even . similarly there should be financial resources that will allow us to help women victims of this situation . mr president , a lot has already been said and i do not to repeat . theorin , to which we have an excellent report , which deals with an important subject and of the hotly topical . wherefores , no less , a substantial participation of women in the resolution diplomatic disputes can change the world and transform the dominant culture of the confrontation and violence in culture of peace , dialogue and redemption of democratic diversities . therefore , support the demands for the report that women should have a right to influence diplomatically . a report well-researched , very thorough , rigorous , capable of elaborating fundamental principles with clarity , which makes in article 17 bold , but at the same time it with a great practicality and proposals very necessary . what do i feel that condemn all rape and all forms of slavery so we should the fifth point is the role of the humanitarian office echo , the european community , in relation to which there is the challenge and the invitation of parliament to consider the scale of gender . the problem is that we carry out this work millions of people , especially women , for which it is also a considerable demand although this is one we can work with any kind of regularisation . i think we should compel the member states to regulate this sector by means of directives labour as has been raised in the european parliament dictámen at around these directives . the population migrant usually a collective important in this sector , which requires special measures , as reception centres of specialist , that will facilitate the necessary aid . this is a matter of which must address the member states . the demand has risen in recent years meteórica way but this fact has scarcely been taken into account in the professional life in general and the rights and obligations derived from it . ( the sitting was closed at 12 midnight ) ( loud applause ) not only must create the system of internal freedoms and peace , but also with harmonise standards and customs which the european community and the european union maintains decades , with . the first step to take in our bid for the restructuring of the constitutional federal state is to define a framework for the democratic dialogue as widest possible on the nature of relations between both republics . you , representatives of the european parliament , which are the direct representatives of the citizens of its member states , the citizens of europe , are the conditions which are best to understand why the possibility in itself this enter europe seems to us so organization to us , the citizens of the current federal republic of yugoslavia . reanudamos our sitting . which is that this is a matter of great importance e interest to the citizens , so that it would be unfair and necessary that could completing dus the commission announced that it rectifying within a specific proposal about half a year , and has kept its word . currently , the european union and it has already common practice with regard to the publication of documents , and we must remember that many citizens bold and many member states progressive wear already years to fight so that we increase the transparency . this report still requires be refinement in parliament too , i believe it further here must be improved . we are pleased to find in the report with decisive also defend all vehemently from the committee on budgets . these are now gives it the possibility of casting a look at the subjects not benefiting from special appreciation for part of the media and lobbyists done so more involved in the open and democratic debate it has so perilous for confidence towards the eu . the committee on petitions calls for shorter periods to make public documents . when we no longer justifies the document , must be accessible . i would also stress that all people will guaranteed access to documents , many ways . the dogma of political responsibility must not be confused with rights of access to documents on the part of the people . i would appeal to the draftsmen of the rules of procedure to abolish any reference to the rights of members , since that is about the access of citizens to documents , and i would also like to ask all members that disbursed very well that their interests not precedence to the detriment of the public interest . in these areas , access to documents is not guaranteed vedado and is not only to the citizens , but even the european parliament to the sector , not even informs you or consultation about fundamental documents . but a great deal still remains drop of bitterness . mr president , firstly i should like to thank mr cashman for having carried a fine job with this report . it is a very important report , which represents a substantial part of what you might call the new principle of openness in the eu . ( technical fault ) it is not just the principle of free access to all documents , but also , of course , there is finally achieved on opening the doors are council meetings , so that the council take in future , as lifestyle metternich , its decisions alone and in secret , to then be able incordiar easily to brussels . secondly , i would like to comment on work concerning the exceptions . our people considers that europe is not democratic , that decisions are taken behind closed doors . maij-weggen , to present in a period adopted this report . short in accordance with article 255 of the treaty , the proposed regulation should be taken before 1 may 2001 , in other words , two years after the entry into force of the treaty of amsterdam . you would allow me now address a few problems which prevent this time that the commission can accept certain amendments . as i indicated before , in some cases , we can agree in principle , with the amendments , but we must work together in terms of the technical and administrative , for example , on the proposed amendments relating to the classification of documents and to the register . we do not have any written document and i would like , also for the future , the commission remitiese to members , in writing , its recommendations . welcome we welcome the way favourable passant the greatest importance to the weakening of risk of appropriations , specifically guarantees can offer small businesses . ( parliament adopted a5-0321 / 2000 ) by mr blokland on the joint text , approved by the conciliation committee , on the directive and the european council an [ c5-0371 / 2000 - 1998 / 0289 ( cod ) ] on incineration of waste mr president , could i ask you to the liberal group , i will ask too much one of the co-ponentes , to tackle the question of a form a little more practice ? however , it is a common desire of the ppe-de and pse groups that the vote be postponed until november ii part-session . i therefore suggest refer the report villiers a vote of the november ii part-session . i have followed the agenda which have been facilitated the competent services and the plenary is not agreed else . as president of turn today , i must say , just as my colleague , i can say that i agree with you . beyond the negative attitude who showed the first stage , when the european parliament deplored the threat in britain , already the second stage , when the scandal in britain had reached its peak a further point , the measures were limited substantial contribution to that country , without any programme immediately stringent controls and restructuring of husbandry at european level . therefore wish draw four major lessons we shall have to take into account in future . we voted in favour of this joint resolution . increasing the number of cases in britain 's new variant of creutzfeldt-jakob disease and the situation in france have brought to the agenda , with even more sharply , the question of " mad cow " ( bse ) . fear of being cunda panic amongst the citizens or worried by prevent disasters commercial , some governments have not provided in real time the commission to the proper information or have not proceeded , from the first time that sympathisers held these hazardous phenomena , immediately to block the use of products in question and to ban its exports . farmers cannot deal with this crisis alone : they are put in a plan of accompanying measures of the husbandry as well as a series of measures to win the confidence of consumers . the inability to all european bodies - the council , commission , parliament ) to define a community policy relevant reply to the needs of security of the member states most directly affected will indeed raise problems of hierarchy between constraints of the single market and requirements of health and safety of our peoples . we have obtained , after many discussions with the council , satisfaction in several points . the days of the landfills are coming to an end and must be replaced by technologies most beneficial to the environment . the procedures to become involved in the social partners and , in particular , representatives of the groups concerned to addresses the programme , indeed , we set ourselves on the upturn growth and the fall in unemployment , must not hide the persistence , even the aggravating , inequalities . i believe that the rapporteur right when he calls for greater involvement of the public authorities , the social partners and civil society in measures to defeat poverty and social exclusion current . the " poor workers ' , the majority of whom are women , to part-time employees , downwards and in the most total insecurity bind the successive misery that the official speeches on the recovery ignore completely . three years ago , the prime minister established a unit against social exclusion which coordinates the government action reduction of social exclusion preparing common solutions to common problems . now there installed over 60 rotores who occupy the surface of thousand fields of football . dependence , it is for approximately 50 % for the whole union , can move on to 70 % from now 2020 unless produces a development renewables . although it is true that we must adopt a more progressive standards of safety and effective as regards the use of nuclear energy and in the storage of radioactive materials . we must look for an energy , therefore , as it is natural , but which continué without being used so not occur the technical advances for this . the preparations asem 4 must be the opportunity to reaffirm the democratic requirement , on the one hand , assuring the information and the intervention of the elected parliaments and civil society - to comprises mainly the introduction of a social forum - given that completely , taking into consideration the social , environmental and human rights . it appears in the recent past that parliament has been the victim of some ambiguities and even some criticisms . we saw atravesaba the same downs have been passed by this parliament in its infancy , because battling had and still rogue by having more powers , more resources , more presence and therefore to assert their representativeness . the american parliament , like the european parliament , must go gain in credibility and , in reputation in legitimacy , on the basis of the activities of their political groups , because the lives of parties are , or should be at least , faithfully reflects societies they represent . with regard to human rights , we have been supporting since 1990 the programmes of cooperation in favour of human rights through training and awareness in this respect . ( b5-0855 / 2000 ) by mr van den bos , on behalf of the eldr group ; the extreme confusion that has characterised the electoral context in these weeks in ivory coast , they have not yet economic model , is symptomatic of a country in crisis , in the economic crisis , therefore hopeless social and political chaos . the political leaders , military and interreligious must do all we can achieve a national reconciliation . they must be through the debate on the ' marfilidad " , that debate unclear who is other than the implementation of eu national preference we are accomplished in our own countries , whose logic and the final result is the implementation of the ethnic cleansing , be completely combated as well suppressed any reference connotation or on the ' marfilidad " in the formation of ivory coast . he has also supported the suspension of the constitution , with the intention of eliminate its highest opponent , watara , on the grounds that their parents were not both ivoirian . mr president , ladies and gentlemen , although ivory coast was a stronghold of stability and democracy compared with the countries of western and central africa , suffers from a long time tensions such ethnic and religious , most recently at have been given abuses of power by the previous government of president badié , which led to a violently decision-making power by the military . we condemn the ethnic violence and particularly those responsible politicians whose has caused the demagogy . in accordance with the agenda , the next item is the joint debate on the following motions for resolutions : the next meeting between asean and the eu in laos in december offers us an opportunity to demonstrate our most critical strong condemnation of this regime . they will have no confidence in that our own ministers there raise these issues . asean has become , in the house sense of the word , in a paper tiger in its failure to cope with the terrible events in burma . the junta has claimed that intends to crush the party as a whole . it is a historic debt and , of course , the situation is difficult . these improvements slight - which must not certainly the speaker of the amendments from the socialist group , mr sakellariou - have been taken over recent years and have led to a situation that is certainly more tragic but it remains disastrous and that of any form is not up to the challenge of vietnam today . mr swoboda , the european parliament flexible , efficiently . however , it would be a good , in hanoi , the american president is not concentrate only on the strengthening of mutual collaboration , but that you make dependent precisely firm promises given by the vietnam as to proceed to a drastic improvement of the miserable situation prevailing in the country in the field of human rights . i would ask the council and commission to protesten strongly before this flagrant violation of freedom of religion perpetrated by the vietnamese authorities . the process has led , also sign the agreement on cooperation between the commission and vietnam in 1995 . of course are parties were contained in aquella motion for a resolution we presenting . i agree that we must do everything we can to help them , but ayudaríamos more changing the situation which has caused their unfortunately you and the countless people throughout the world . the issues are being analysing are medium and long term . mr president , commissioner , the floods that some weeks ago afectaron in numerous areas of northern italy , together with other european states - the uk , ireland , spain and france - returns to this parliament to both the problem of an action urgent and extraordinary to relieve the needs of people , of the communities and of companies involved , as does the policy more long term obviating sources which can be repeat natural disasters of this scale . the transport sector , given its continued growth of the planned -más 38 % in the next década- , will be the most important steps that requires . the sitting was closed . perhaps this part of practices and customs of this parliament , but i sensitive stop believing that the parliamentary institution takes european commitments on an issue like this , considers the possibility of entrust a mission like this to the commission a turnout so low . ( parliament rejected the request for postponement ) . the economic and social policy of the eu , which has led to a reduction purchasing power and the possibilities contributivas workers , the appearance of new diseases and unpunished pharmaceutical companies have caused a sensitive increase in expenditure on health . furthermore , an opens the way a broad field to private insurance , with the only proviso is not seleccionen initially ( a ) patients and the insurance premiums for pathology . and who do not receives as well spent a lot of money , no longer counts for . mr president , ladies and gentlemen , i am glad to be today in presence of a group of visitors from my constituency beautiful , which i thank heart . this involves are concerned , it bodies of the sufficient time to suited to the new provisions . the report takes account of a growing consensus which tends to point out the inability of the current regulations to take into account the developments in financial sector of these last ten years . we say we are also question of closer consideration of the techniques of risk minimizadoras too , and say yes to the enlargement of the fundamental idea behind the basle committee . and therefore consider the satisfactory important contribution to this report makes the whole process . finally , and this is a key point , we are entirely aware , we must respect the institutional balance laid down in the treaty . the vote will take place tomorrow at 9 a.m . allow me , mr president before closing seize this moment to congratulate the ombudsman as well . jacob söderman , congratulate him on the work she has done in the fight against maladministration in doing so , also in the contribution to greater approximation of european citizens to the life of the community institutions . mr president , fortunately , the european parliament has always maintained , in accordance with the nordic tradition , which we must strengthen and underpin the situation of ombudsman . the vote will take place tomorrow at 9 a.m . after all , access to documents is a fundamental and civil law of a candidate documentation there is more important that the connected with examinations . it seemed to us legitimate that one candidate can have access to their copy corrected , because that public access to documents is a fundamental right , in addition recognised by the charter of fundamental rights which have adopted this week . it should be . the example should follow the rest of the institutions and bodies , as recommended by the committee on petitions . the citizens of the european union should receive a positive impression when we deal with the european institutions . and what again in this case is that it would be guided in its practices on the quest excellence and prevent everything that our experience , can divest credibility in the member states themselves . with regard to other institutions , it is up to them the option of adopting the procedures raised in this report or in the requests of ombudsman . the minutes of yesterday 's sitting have been distributed . if this is what preventing a disaster inevitable before us resembling a bankruptcy democratic , but if we do not consider relevant come , not deserve the votes . are meaningful criteria embraced utmost caution , but we must also consider other aspects of the matter , in particular the weighting solvency which is a coefficient for consideration by type of counterpart to approaching the risk of credit implicitly in the asset a bank . creation provisional school european police eep ( ) this police cooperation are essential to be able to achieve the great objective of providing the citizens of a high level of safety within the european area of freedom , security and justice . the enlargement of the european union , with the extension of the area of free movement of citizens , must be accompanied by measures complementary of safety and peaceful co-existence between member states . as far as i understand it , the conditions in prisons french and portuguese are very different . in other words , if you want common standards are defined , firstly , because if you will have a completely colourful police training . however , thanks to the work of mr posselt , finally provides that the training of staff police must also include human rights , and the defence , remain similarly important and appropriate at this time the suggestion of creating a school police virtual to grasp the potential of the internet . but here we are facing a chamber in strasbourg , almost desierta , listening to what unimaginable . our own prime minister , mr wynn . this is a good idea and in a european union in which people enjoy freedom of movement , freedom of trade and freedom of establishment , in which travellers scotland can go to sicily or greece , logical expect it to develop a common system for the preservation of the rule of law . in the netherlands , the police this trained in the de-escalating conflicts and in the repression tolerant , and a normal social phenomena regarded as the existence of subculturas , ethnic minorities , using churches as havens for part of people lacking a legal residence permit and the organisation of protests policies . anyone who believes in the good solutions defending must not be afraid of confrontarlas with other solutions . i hope that the academy will provide an approach in this area valid for the future . it is a good illustration of what is beginning to designarse now with the name of europe in networks , a europe which places the nations in direct contact maintain , without superstructures useless . the majority of cases of abducted children being managed very properly and efficiently by the central authorities in all member states . and so it is essential that camel this loophole for reasons of fairness and realism before the evolution of the sociological and equal rights and obligations for all citizens of the european union . meanwhile , we welcome this measure and we shall give our wholehearted vote . from our sympathy for the purpose raised , we agree with the measures proposed . the question of a day clearly refers to the people who travels often to the other side of the world to see his son . stands that the european parliament 's position on this matter , as well as the court of justice case-law of the european communities , confirms this commission 's approach . i know that fifa has already played to gain time and has been delayed over the account before presenting a response to the statement a formal commission accomplished in 1998 . that is natural that , as the commissioner responsible for the matters marinas who seamless in future in the union in the wada . the uk 's decision to apply a imposed on road transport is not british ireland is obviously a very small but open market , and almost everything buy stems from the uk . in conclusion , we are rushing to maintain this debate in the european parliament , but i welcome the fact and the statement by commissioner vitorino expresses clearly that the united kingdom has the right to introduce the system of euro-vignette , provided that respects the rules and regulations in force . mr president , expenditure , and tolls are sensitive , and here i insurable for the case of austria , where we are always with this matter to agonise over and over again , and where we are seeking solutions to traffic . the question is not discriminate rest driver or carriers europe for the benefit of the british drivers . going to pay for the vignette over what i am going holds promise for now exist and there is a special exemption per diem or a basis . on 22 november , that is the same day of 25 anniversary of the crowning glory of king juan carlos , you opened the way for democracy in spain , one of the high diagrams of this democracy just turn pay with their lives for their faith in freedom , in the tolerance and on respect for the others . guárdenlas so all this very carefully . the negotiating position of the european union centred on the safeguarding of environmental integrity of the kyoto protocol is in the areas of change in the use of land and forestry , the question of " sinks ' , the relationship between the cdm kyoto and internal measures , known as " supplementarity " and the compliance . with a view to prepare the next part-session , the eu must not reopen the discussion on all matters , but to focus on the basic priorities , in particular mechanisms of the " sinks ' , ' supplementarity " and a strict regime of compliance . one point . prescott has remained now under the water we do not know how long take some time bust . lastly , i welcome the positive it may be - there has been given in the affair reductions , especially because in that area was very difficult to carry out accurate measurements . the issue backpedal regarding nuclear energy . however , we must go . in may 2001 , in bonn , should be incorporated equality . during the follow-up conference in bonn , to be held in may 2001 , should sought still such a compromise . if we all have a world in which we live in the future , the challenge we face in relation to the climate change is clearly one of the greatest twenty-first century . this also applies to measure micro-companies of co2 wells , such as the additional planting of forests . the conference of the hague will go ahead , as you told announced this , commissioner , on spring next in bonn . madam president , thank you for your contribution commissioner wallström . if something there disunity was in the relationship between the european parliament delegation and the commission . no achieving an agreement at the next meeting of the cop6 is not an option . we had a very constructive and attitude negotiate until the last minute about those talks in the hague . has the floor , mr president-in-office of the council . with regard to the coordination of social security arrangements , the regime taxation , to the questions of asylum , immigration , visas and to the trade negotiations in the area of services leakage of great refinements , some countries are still having great problems . i should like to say which have not yet reached agreement on the distribution seats in the european parliament . to reach an agreement which allows the union to operate after new accessions , all those who are preparing their active , is a crucial step for the future of the union and the enlarged union . of course , its president is guest . will be passed in nice , and naturally we hope that it is ratified . so you see as discussions will be very free-market in nice . in order to ensure that the union can be effective , the conference should make significant progress in this respect and this also involves extending codecision . he referred to codecision by the european parliament . ( applause ) said challenge is the unification of our old continent , an enlargement that has no coinciding with regard to their scale and that , we must prepare ourselves for which the nice summit . madam president , the main objective of the summit of nice is enlarging the european union and prepare the union to this enlargement . madam president , mr president-in-office of the committee , i believe able to say so far of the fifteen governments have not covered glory . this method is not good . we are proposing the adoption of qualified majority voting for all 49 areas . the decisions by majority kill the right of veto of parliamentary democracies in the member states , but the eu becomes herself in a parliamentary democracy . mr president , europe needs leadership , needs clarity , it needs to carry out elections , needs dynamism . the principle of blackmailing of adhesion to are not acceptable , in the light of the conclusions of the european council in biarritz , even on was informal . these are , mr president-in-office of the council , whose elements on the basis evaluate the results of nice , and it has also expressing our accession in regard to paragraph mentioned human services of general economic interest . partake position before the treaty of nice vea when the result , however , it is an experience something schizophrenic to attend this debate . in amsterdam the heads of state and government and lifted and they return to prove luck in nice . if the gap between large and small countries in the council has opened up too run the risk of suffer within a few years a huge crisis of legitimacy within the european union , as small cease to feel comfortable for fear being able to defend their identity . the french president and the prime minister seem more addicted for their own political for the future of europe . they can arise serious legal problems of interpretation at the time incorporate the text to the treaty , but just to sign up politically . on the other hand , i stress the importance of giving strong institutions to balance our europe an institutional vacuum regarding the accelerating what has been achieved most economical with the euro . the stated objective of this review is the shape of institutions more effective , suitable already in an enlarged europe , at the same time , the reduction undeniable democratic deficit . but also means restructure the 133 committee itself : increase their accountability and - very important ensure that the business and its conclusions estén accessible and its composition be comprehensive and inclusive . mr president , i speak not only to the president-in-office of the council , but also all the governments of member states , when i say we will achieves an agreement in nice on these difficult questions , as they are not going . the process of codecision over the last year has shown that works . and in this direction would say that we should give course that the field of trade policy unanswered included in that the extension of qualified majority . when he was a seven-year-old girl seven years , was forced to flee from their own country before the progress of the red army , which is a transient escondía in cunetas so as to the guesso shreds aviation soviet . my colleague , mr méndez de vigo has just referred , rightly , à la carte . we cannot expect more from him . the understanding is increasingly close and although it is perhaps seamless the lowest common non-solidarity , is undoubtedly a common non-solidarity , even small very small . - ( fr ) mr president , first of all like to thank the members , because i believe that this is a debate of a high quality . thus , there is no question at all to no proclaim the charter , is not a problem of transparency . indeed , the system of rotation egalitarian too concerned with the large countries , which , in a given time , could be found without commissioner , as the others . i believe that parliament will be in a position to see that the european union has improved the institutional mechanisms which allow him to confront the continuation of this development of the european union that unites us all . the vote will take place . mr president , i should like to join the statement from mr . i am totally opposed to nobody to threaten a minister invited , whatever turco or of any other nationality . it is obvious that in this house of european democracy have to guarantee the safety of all our guests subject on which we find under our homeless . the minister for health , on the grounds that they are pellets do not do damage , and with the statement of " float the tumours with the marijuana " minefield the foundations for the dignity of every human calling the liberalization of drugs . the least that can be said is that is a good way of action , not to say a snub to our parliament , and unless it consider that the meps have nothing to say on human rights , when we have just voted by a large majority the charter of fundamental rights , they will therefore be the same absent from this forum in the european union , for which , last year , many of them had attended for dialogue with ngos and the institutions . we have talked enough on this subject . since amsterdam before the european parliament and also the commission is faithfuls showed that the responsible in the field of foreign policy outside vice-chairman of the commission and asumiera at the same time the role of the high representative , with special obligation and in connection with the council . as they did before the meeting in feira , voting for a resolution on 15 june , the european parliament should approve tomorrow a text which sums up his position , on the eve of the council of nice . the development of the esdp is a new departure for the european project and , therefore , requires that sorted out the institutional framework exists . the european council should be adopted in nice several decisions step quote . for the first debate , at the beginning of year , the commission will establish a table , country by country , based on the last budget year , to describe the state of compromises , of payments and the amounts remaining for backlogs in relation to all the major programmes financed by the community budget and for the edf . we have also worked on the issue of regional cooperation , notion which provocaba some resistance by some countries of this region , which do not want to go back to locking in a last of which have emerged , which i can say that , it is due to this summit , have understood that there was no contradiction between a regional cooperation and its exponentially , their rapprochement , with regard to the european union , especially through the process of stabilisation and association confirmed and unstated on this occasion . before i had had a summit with india , under portuguese presidency , and will take place a ministerial meeting with the asean . is not a reason for desalentarnos . i recall the range of missions : humanitarian aid , disposes of national , conflict prevention , but also for the power of separation belligerent parties . this is based , of course , in the autonomy of the decision of the european union in recognizing voluntary nature and its political commitments embraced . he has done more than anyone else as epitomises the resolution of conflicts in one part of the world that i know well and has been praised properly throughout the world for her efforts . part of the attention paid by the media the establishment of this force in the country i know best i find it astounding . i should like to thank mrs lalumière . who has underlined the report on the prevention of conflicts that the commission is preparing with the high representative for the european council in nice . thank you , commissioner patten . that will be , in my view , the real test for the european union . the impatient citizens grumble about european democracy is too slow . citizens must also have the greatest possible access to information and documents . in the current proposals continues to be completely uncertain what should this role . with a european flag of the car , it goes on all sides , far more to the desheredado refugee camps . this is the reason , mr president , for that europe must , in my opinion , decide to act now . if as europeans we failed to do play a role responsible at the settlement of this conflict independently of the united states , at long last we must count on that in other hotbeds conflicts are not give us no confidence as mediators . but i feel that personal commitment replace the democratic legitimacy of the european security and defence policy . i cannot accept certain individual points of mrs lalumière 's report . the abandonment of this wide range of instruments of prevention civil conflicts it will become apparent in the long term as a misconception . i do not suffice the statements by the council with the point that we have already adopted resolutions and that this redressing somewhere in direction . as you can moreau , reject the two reports , and we are committed to will use all our forces against government are expression ... thirdly : we must set an corridor free of nuclear weapons , as proposed at the time olof palme , from the baltic to the black sea . i would like to congratulate mrs lalumière on her report . brok report also deals with the post of high representative of the common policy on security and defence . what a pity , as i said to mr van orden and . to my other colleagues , because my colleagues on the other side pond , the irish sea , have much to offer in this field : the tradition , experience and practice . the european parliament in cooperation with national parliaments , represents , in our view , the instance more inadvisable for this . i believe that the lessons to learn this last point experience shows us serve in the future is faced with the need for establishing a policy and a capacity of european defence , in my view , is a so crucial component of european integration as it is the single currency . similarly , i think that the mix between these different media is a ownership , is a possibility , specifically in the european union that the task before us , if this policy progresses and a codifies , is that we develop a genuine european culture of prevention and the treatment of conflicts . i am going to develop positive dialogue . mr president , ladies , gentlemen , ladies and gentlemen , the resignation of the commission , in march 1999 , revealed the need to reform its structures and their methods of . the reform , which may be ill-conceived from above , it must be clear and has to expose the trade unions , the whole system to be associated staff , and indeed the whole system staff to this whole process . this provision require time , but it is inevitable and essential for reform . the reform of the commission is an act essential to the future of our institutions . drafting my report , i could look not just the white paper , but also the second report of independent experts and the resolution adopted in this parliament last 19 january , put michiel van hulten , on the work of the committee of experts mentioned . the court of auditors in his report that not opposing the abolition of visa pre-treatment provided that this deletion be replaced by other procedures which second-chance guarantees , at least equivalent , and can thus involve to various players of the financial controller . all the major organisations are being made now more open ; these are doing more transparent - very important are using information technology and new ways - we are moving from integrations traditional forms of organization , the sharing of information throughout the organisation and other organisations . mr president , commissioner , ladies and gentlemen , despite its scope , the content of the white paper presented by commissioner kinnock presents no directly an institutional issue . moreover , we have talked about it this evening in our discussions on the common foreign policy . finally , we must tackle the thorny issue of the proposal early retirement . the decentralisation of financial control towards the directorates-general is an important step , but only work if the staff receives proper training , if sufficient resources are available if the responsibility of the heads line it requires properly . the bodies and their heads their clear potential used to make the best possible management . in regard to the disciplinary procedure here too there promises but so far with clear rules or enunciated on how these rules must be applied . nor is the question of externalisation is definitely clarified . this reform is necessary to serve faithfully heavens and cannot be imposed by rules . as a whole new situations which changes consolidated , it is clear that we must be vigilant and be careful . nevertheless , we will have to withdraw amendment no 6 and we shall request a split vote in the last part of amendment no 15 because we do not believe that the present system in the ecb devote itself to this situation . last time to formé on this parliament , the president of the commission was jacques delors and commission-financed together with the commissioner brittan and , before him , with the commissioner cockfield . madam president , commissioners , ladies and gentlemen , we continue with this reform justified hopes . issues such as the bse crisis , oil prices , the greenhouse effect count on a european express component . the public must also have the feeling that the commission is really accessible and transparent . for the european parliament , the reform is a vital issue about which you have some knock-on effect , community budgetary authority which legislation . defines many clear procedures for various avenues for denounced suspected wrong-doing both inside and outside the institution in the official that you will be used . i am convinced that we will have the pleasure of grated on future occasions . mr garriga polledo , allow me to say briefly that we retain the categories of the financial perspective . the reform must be as carried out by the commission staff , so rebuke from acceptance . we think that a reform cosmetic makes no sense at the moment in-depth exchange . mr president , ladies and gentlemen , first i should like to highlight the quality own-initiative report of mrs peijs . sauquillo pérez del arco in connection with the reform of the commission and its incidences the effectiveness of the european union 's relations with developing countries . we want there to be one-plus-ten responsibility . before i talk about the project aid , we must try to rake all the causes of recovery existing looking for he is pursuing who is being taken advantage , has exploited and has remit of stocks that lincolnshire stage of need . precisely because the mr nielson is devoted to this collegiate responsibility defenderá , certainly , the proposal this evening . more seriously , we think the commission proposal , the separation territorial be kept . in 2001 , for example , the financial liability they will therefore be desconcentradas on 22 delegations , the computer systems of other 15 delegations will be updated and the moneys 40 posts of officials external services . maritime safety but neither the erika , nor the ievoli sun , were french vessels . in fact this is one of the priority issues on the agenda of the commission from the fatal collapse , for eleven months , the erika . we hope and trust that on 21 december the council of ministers contributes own thing the fixing of the european institutions on truly improve maritime safety with the adoption of common positions for the three texts . i believe that is our grasp but we must make sure that this agreement enters into force . i understand that and i welcome the attempt to minister of terminemos as soon as possible with these two reports also market consider positive in principle of your proposal that , if possible , substantively over in december . the fruit of all this , we have drawn up a parliamentary report amend the directive is raised improvements in various aspects conducentes to the strengthening of the system of classification , as a means e valid instrument to guarantee the safety of maritime traffic . however , the legacy of so many years , in which materials were simply spills , remains , and in occasions has whirled back to haunt us , inner with very serious consequences . with this purpose publication of information is essential to facilitate public opinion gets information , telephone emergency , and so on . i hope great achievements of the second series of proposals and the creation of a european agency for maritime safety . i think elogiable his arguments , but we can only negotiate about results have been an analyze in the council . we know , certainly , that in the past the port state control has not been an issue strong in maritime safety , we know that not all of classification societies have exercised enough serious and correct , but rather slipshod , its role of roadworthiness tests for the ships , and we know that the tanker without double hulls are pumps ticking floating . we are building a new credibility , on the one hand , we should not to spoil , on the other , through a wrong action of the commission . anyone who does not assume that responsibility must be stay away from our waters ports . the watts report tightens measures against the ships that submit serious risks or be flying a flag of convenience , without abolishing this type of flags . nevertheless , i am pleased that the commission proposals may be - there has been included principal demands formulated by those who have been elected by the french coast : prohibition of single hull tankers with , reinforcement of checks in ports , and evaluation of society in classification . similarly , i share your view to boost the obligation of the voyage dates recorders . the guarantees of seaworthiness of a ship settled. important measures on societies responsible and on the inspection , as has been said . to conclude i would say that these measures lacking a firm commitment to achieve the degree of safety desired . as everyone is saying , seems to me entirely justified , which has not yet reached the current 25 % demanded for monitoring of port state . is not the time straightforward commitments , some of the member vaticinan a difficult compliance . regarding the classification society to emphasise once again on this occasion - and this is also my job - as follows : the main focus of the present discussion appears to be focusing on the responsibility . as regards the port control , it is important to move in the tightening of the rules and in the efficiency of checks . the snap faced large companies malaise without doubt , be they are most powerful that the democratic institutions . . ( el ) mr president , ladies and gentlemen , a subject whose aim is the safety of ships and , consequently , the safety of people and protecting the environment , is a very serious matter . the reports that were tabled go in that direction . we agree with the imposition of a minimum limits to personal damage or death and damage materials and should be affording member states the option of increasing those limits . new technologies and improvements in the designs for ships part of this task . we need to progress towards a consensus at the highest possible level of regulation and of maritime safety . i am pleased conveying the commission is to support many of the amendments proposed in these three reports . the commission is in a willingness to accept amendments nos 6 , 7 and 8 , but can only partially accept amendment no 1 . hopefully the imo adopts the timetable for phasing-out meeting in april of next year . the work of the commission consists of confirm that the classification society continues fulfilling the qualitative criteria of the directive and make the work of the monitoring of classification societies . the commission appreciates the support received by the limit originally proposed . this is yet again highlights these urgent it adoption of the working boosted , preventive remediation community measures for the protection of our seas . mr turco , as i understand your message , as well pensaré in this . what that has to be onwards discussion which are now already in the hands of the council rapid progress . believe that it comes to my report there is agreement . madam president , i would like to table the proposal that reinterprets the amendment in order to begin with the words : " urges , ins this respect , the council and the commission . ( parliament adopted a5-0329 / 2000 ) by mr pomés ruiz , on behalf of the committee on budgetary control , on the white paper on reform of the commission ( aspects relating to the committee on budgetary control ) ( com ( 2000 ) 0200 - c5-0445 / 2000 - 2000 / 2215 ( cos ) ) mckenna report ( a5-0336 / 2000 ) the immunity of big were strengthened with the privatisation of society in classification have passed hands of shipowners , for the lack of supervision substantially from the inspection by the state authorities , even by the complicity of those authorities . i therefore think it positive that the rapporteurs watts vachetta , as well piétrasanta may be - there has been tried to close cracks which still remained in the commission proposal . responsibility in implementing these measures falls well in the member states . the single-hull oil tankers should not be able surf the here when after the year 2005 , 2010 ó 2015 been removed in other areas . so , mr hatzidakis . advancing proposals which restrict those of the commission . the promotion of a more stringent regulations at international level must remain a fundamental aim of our policy of maritime safety . it is particularly important to make it clear that the principle of than it is polluter is fully force . this community action has to be doubled with reactivation of the imo , by which , endowed with a genuine police power to ensure that we implement the ism code , would be an effective image of europol . while the penalties for infrigir rules be lower than that expenditure on owe , companies that want the maximum profits will take opting for the wrong track . preparation of the council nice instead of push towards above human rights , and social rights , the charter facilitate transactions are intended to reduce them . unfortunately , is missing this point in the resolutions tabled . although , as many times , i complaining that the prime minister , lionel jospin , there has been expressed in a few occasions during this six-month " because of the cohabitation ' , i know the significant impetus given by permanently its ministers and wish out . as regards the social sphere , the proposals are very timid and even give substance to cash transactions accepted at the summit in lisbon was particularly with regard to the need reinforcement of economic and social cohesion . in this respect should not be taken no decision on the development of the eu which conllevase the risk of alienar to europe 's citizens . the british people wants a reform of the eu which boosted responsibility and efficiency . this text takes on the pretext of the future ( and increasingly distant ) enlargement to request the reinforcement of a system already exhausted . i should like to burns thing is not only between ' major " and " to " small , but also on the ' major " . . ( sv ) we welcome and support a report which deals with many important trends in connection with the common security and defence . as this report ritual every year , the european parliament , in principle devoted to the annual assessment of the cfsp , picks indeed recognised the method of deslizamientos progressive which consist , on the basis of a gap in nature federalist obtained in one area in truce , given seek without enlargement , the detriment of both treated as decisions of the european councils . conversation was warned me , it is organizing a military force of the states of europe , a power capable of intervene to maintain peace in europe and its environs . in addition , this is not the job of the european parliament define what capacity must possess a force for european intervention or if within this context , for example , must have capability of intervention air and navy . the future conflict with solve its military interventions rather by means of a policy of economic and ecological , social justice . radically opposed to this european army , as my nato and our own national army . for example , there are points which go too far in relation to the cfsp and nato , that we should use those " threat of armed intervention " as an instrument of pressure on the activities of conflict prevention , which were also at odds with the united nations ' charter . decade after the revolutions which took place in the east , we think a sad the signal to the ' european ' sends a peace project with these reports to the applicant countries . precisely six of these paragraphs contain statements which have to do with the issue . unfortunately , includes the clear objective of supersede national laws on abortion or even penalising or abolishing the traditions of faith which are opposed to the abortion . if they knew , many tens of thousands of women concernidas of the european union alegrarían is that we are dealing with here bemoan the regulation of the legal labour pet that exists in the black economy . smet proposed , among other things , that we establish a definition of the european domestic work . the needs of domestic workers should be taken into account when we come to glib labour legislation . they have for their pension contributions are paid to the various national governments which are made disappear very quickly as prestidigitadores and good . finally , the group union for the europe of nations recalls urge that the citizens of the european union expect more than ever that the measures on reform state purchasing being interpreted with must take account of diversity of opinions and convictions that obstruction in our countries . as regards human resources , the merit of players and greater transparency in terms of staffing policy in general have to build up the strengths of the new administrative reform . on the occasion of this explanation of vote , i would like to repeat to emphasise that , unfortunately , our parliament has no all the powers it should take . to conclude with a statement concerning the procedure . indeed , mr barón crespo , the reports are contradictory . it is not a wish of the socialist group . that is precisely the reason that we let experiencing difficulties : this is an important summit and what are we let us defending them . i have to do here that the commission meeting tomorrow afternoon to deal foremost understand clearly what were the conclusions of the intergovernmental conference . ( parliament gave its agreement with the proposal ) you would remain very grateful if obstetrician this request . i wish to condemn a few days ago , one of hunger strike highly-needed as to show solidarity , it murdered in rotterdam a fraction of the grey wolves . of course , this would not have needed if the council in june had paid a little more attention , or whether had paid for at least something for attention to our first reading and the amended proposal of the european commission has already approached much to what we wanted . third , we must consider if we want to adopt provisions effectively contribute to improving the functioning internal market if they are proportionate regarding the objective we are pursuing . the second concern , such fundamentally legal , has led us , on the contrary , to make this even more closely the interdependence between harmonization of the market and the protection of health , and continue to crafted 's recommendations contained in reasons why , for the court of justice has recently overruled the directive on the advertising , reasons which only through a reading instrumental can lead to the conclusion that both aspects are incompatible . mr president , ladies and gentlemen , eighty cases accidents in the new variant of creutzfeldt-jakob disease in europe and the european union , its council of ministers , the commission and parliament decide to ban animal meal and the entry of cattle of more than thirty months in the food chain without evidence preliminaries . we believe it is obvious that the articles 95 and 133 constitute a legal basis for this directive , as proposed by the commission in amendment no 1 . in relation to the court , a total ban on tobacco advertising is not justifiable on behalf functioning internal market . as regards the descriptores , such as ' low tar content in ' mild ' and ' and ' light ' , yet i still have judy are deceptive , which is why i am against amendment nos 10 and 30 . and i should like to talk of requirement in the treaties . the rapporteur , mr maaten , with good criterion has proposed to strengthen this legal basis with a reference to other article , under rule 133 concerning the external trade , and furthermore has proposed a number of changes in some of the items in order to prevent it impugne this directive on the basis jurisprudence established by the court of justice . i am sorry that too in the committee on legal affairs is what the arisen positions which may be - there has been considered in a way , the court of justice relating to ban the advertising of tobacco an empty shell this proposed directive . indeed , in my a member of the committee on the environment , public health and consumer protection , i have received strong pressure from various groups in the sense regular manner stricter sale and presentation of tobacco products in europe . however , and this is a whole irony , i see this directive no ban on grow tobacco within the community , despite the fact that countries like greece that tobacco is grown so strong that , in accordance with this directive , its use for the production of tobacco products would punishable offence . i believe that this is also necessary to thank mr byrne for overdue . expressed so clearly as regards the legal basis . over half a million people die each year absurdly of , and the figure is being called to grow if not act now . in my opinion , this legal basis nor is no use for this reason it is right that the unions , companies and that our colleagues here mitigate the loss of jobs . i want to see opt for warnings fotográficas , to include a list of ingredients reasonable , which is drives out its investigations throughout europe , who take measures for promoting health that contribute to distancing young people of tobacco consumption , of of the tar , nicotine and the addiction . also in the committee had good willingness to compromise . think about this at last week . exemption be applicable to article 3 , just as i understand amendment , i.e. the levels of tar , nicotine and carbon monoxide . given the general of the directive , we cannot separate few parts of the others and , therefore , we must throw everything down . the estampación does warning of large in some cardboard would be an appropriate solution . lastly , the report presented a total of 54 amendments , and i am pleased to inform you that the commission can accept 33 , be wholly or partially . the main argument in favour of these amendments and the preparation of a report once again after five years affects the question of enlarging the european union , by which , as was said at the nice summit , is very timely and appropriate . in short , to the timetable summertime seems to go hand-in-hand with a higher quality of life , so that the positive effects of period in which has amply compensate the problems associated with passengers itself will change . summertime is not the problem of our common house europe . a review on the part of the commission within five years is adequate . on the other hand there are the demands of the manufacturers of computers or of tachographs e-mails , or of timetables and agendas . madam president , commissioner , ladies and gentlemen , we must authorise quickly unbureaucratic medical research , which is necessary to patients , but in it needs to be respected rigorously borders ethically motivated , and people object of the experiments must be protected against máximamente against the abuse . this is an important distinction that we are doing here in our report . so , although continue having some points of disagreement with the council , i would remind the result we wish to achieve by adopting this directive is the fruit of a long and fruitful work of commitment by mr liese , our rapporteur , i thank for and i congratulate its management participatory and constructive , and on the part of the council , which has shown cooperative and open to amendments adopted by the committee on the environment at second reading . i am thinking above all research in the context of the fight against cancer , but there are many others . unfortunately , despite measures regarding duplicated , new threats and diseases , and on many occasions medicinal products with believe we are not enough to erradicarlas . it is a duty of the community medical find ways updated or more effective against these challenges . the vote will take place at 12.30 p.m . what we agreed with the council and with the commission and of course , the committee on environment public health and consumer protection of parliament , to prevent a second reading and be able to continue without obstacles for these programmes which are not deficits created empty , was yes , it ampliaran in two years the four programmes , such as had asked the commission , but that the money is diera annually , and so , if meantime had the approval and entraba force the new programme on health , not outside necessary enlargement nor to utilizara the money for the second year . in a general way , it is time member states being ethically-motivated agreed to give to the european union , on a subject legitimately supranational , more room for manoeuvre and an appropriate budget : diseases know no frontiers . in fact , international organisations like europol have stated that the import of drugs as well this increase . the public health is part of the national policy and must remain . the next item is the order of the day on transport and report ( a5-0355 / 2000 ) by mrs . cerdeira morterero , on behalf of the committee on citizens ' freedoms and rights , justice and home affairs , on the initiative by the portuguese republic with a view to the adoption of a framework decision concerning the statute of the victim in the process criminal ( 9650 - / 00 c5-0392 / 2000 - 2000 / 0813 ( cns ) . other initiative at international level is the statement by the united nations fundamental principles of justice for the victims of crimes and abuses of power , adopted by the resolution 40 / 34 of the general assembly on 29 november of 1985 . perhaps you will recall the debate that took some time ago in this house about the so-called di pietro report . this initiative presented three fundamental points : the right to information , the victim of access to justice and the right to compensation for damages . however , in my view , the most significant aspect is the fact that it finally takes conscience , also in the field of the union , the need to change the point of view regarding the state 's intervention in the face of crime . we should oblige the member states to give fundaran special units of the police for the victims of crime . italy has asked for on numerous occasions the extradition of this murderer multi-discrimination to france , where lojacono finds itself free , so that they can finally to his sentence . the victims must be at the centre of attention . as stressed , the draft framework decision contains three different types of measures : first , lays down minimum standards relating to the rights of victims and secondly , lays down specific rules aimed to be taken into account the particular position of those people who are victims of an offence in one member state differently from his state of origin and , thirdly , urges the member states developing support measures for the victims . already working on interconnection at european level on services of national support to victims with the aim of ensuring proper attention of the victims , particularly if we do not lie in the commission instead of proceeds . approval of the minutes of the previous sitting have the floor again mr varela , president of the committee on fisheries , the co-ordinating committee . good ! last tuesday , in a trialogue last embellishment have given to the joint declaration of the council and parliament . in this way , we have achieved a solution for the 2001 budget . we must consider how internally in the area of aid policy can reach these existing needs to develop along the lines being transparent procedures . we ask for a name and told us : " is the innombrable " . the council has proceeded , therefore , to the second reading of the budget bearing in mind the agreements with parliament 's delegation , with the constant desire to vote on a budget which allows finance all the european union 's priorities and to respond to real needs and the capacity of actual implementation of the appropriations . the third important element of this second reading of the council concerns the agreement reached on the budget allocation " programme entrepreneurship that " continues and completes the ' employment ' initiative programme for the years 2001 to 2005 . they more generally , i should like to point out that the budgetary procedure that is to finalise within a few days has shown throughout the interests of the interinstitutional agreement of 6 may 1999 . discussions were sometimes unmarketable , but always were pertinent and based on permanent exchanges which have allowed comprendernos better each other and , therefore , more easily reach an agreement , which i hope to be unsatisfactory for all . the crucial thing is that , following on from the democratisation of serbia , no country in the region in the balkans , stimulation is now less aid of the proposed before prussia place such developments in serbia . indeed , the use oft-repeated , two years succession , the flexibility instrument can be seen inaccurately , in my view , as a form of revision of the financial perspective . haug make some changes . today we heard the council is that it is unwilling to implement an increase of 3.5 % . thank you in particular the commission and council . mr president , i too am most grateful to mrs haug on her excellent work . i suspect they may be inverted sencilla- flexibility is for the small amounts and the revision of the great , but in the years to see how functions . faced with the situation in which we have to decide whether or not we can approve this budget next thursday . obviously , those examinarlo very carefully . but the interinstitutional agreements between the three institutions are also an important well intended to achieve that we have a common security of planning . the increasing pressure is concerned there is to unemployment crisis of the bse and the stability pact for the balkans . . ( fr ) madam president , ladies and gentlemen of the european parliament , i am happy to be before you today to be presenting the assessment of the french presidency of the european union and also to assess the progress achieved over recent months . it had promised : do not make any fleco of nice . it is up to the procedure of closer cooperation which has provided widely in the first and third pillars . place for an immense challenge and also a historic stage towards the reunite our continent . thanks to this letter was reinforces our union , safest securities of dignity , of liberty and solidarity that the value-based . will make a few weeks the freighter ievolu sun , which high-sulphur chemicals , we averiaba close to the islands anglonormandas . we had set aims , and have been met . madam president , ladies and gentlemen of the european parliament , during this six-month period , i believe to be able to say today , has seen a strengthened our union broadcasters to accommodate new members , to convene the family now that we are sure to operate together - very important reinforced also at the heart of our fellow citizens in the field of values , on the growth of employment , and most solidarity , on nuclear safety and the preservation of the european social model - very important reinforced and gain in hearing on the international stage . these are some of the issues that were subjected to the attention of the heads of state and government . let me give another , a innovation that , we have predict , no longer be an important , as in nice was also discussed own organisation of summits , their labyrinthine , their complexity and settling its nature , and the european council has taken the wisely decided to go celebrándolas all in brussels . however , is very worrying that the number of members of parliament should have served , ultimately , as variable compensation for the council equilibria . these problems and other related to the same endures devote more attention in the future moving from a role defence into the role of greater proposición . ( applause ) ( applause ) the ambition that led to nice was the european greater ambition for a meeting at the summit for many years . madam president , mr president of the republic , mr santer , ladies and gentlemen , the opinion of my group is dim for the fifteen after the performing inauspicious who have offered the europeans , probably appalled to see this time and in direct what actually happens with the common vision , with the spirit of solidarity , with the mutual trust of the main european leaders . for any minds refocussed , are anunciadores of very serious consequences for which i leading us the proposal for a federal europe with 27 or 28 member states . allow me also emphasise , mr president nice , france appear again as only loser . madam president , mr president , the group of the europe of democracies and diversities regrets that the presidency has not given underway on message was already forwarded to you in july last . many yet to see the port to this arribar at some occasion the european union . therefore , there is also a limit should be considered . i think that is not only the view of the three groups but also about other but who have not been able to sign for technical reasons . so it is desirable to promote the development of medicines in the community , as did is possible to offer greater possibilities patients benefiting from treatments highly effective . i congratulate my colleague mary honeyball on his first report to the european parliament . amazingly has the floor colleague wondered well , i am very curious to know exactly why pensioner now what you have been told . the victim must be treated as a person is in a particularly of disorientation and distress ... factors probably non-union much more serious , whether the victim of crime must be in a member state differently from yours . in accordance with the agenda , the next item is the joint debate on : it was desperate to see how concentraban discussions on the question of whether whom they would have concedería one vote more or less one vote , who gain , if germany or france , if the netherlands or if belgium , portugal or spain . we are pleased to be applied a new method and we hope that , after this hope , which is based on the possibility of closer , europe further progress , it will be able to draw up , to face the future , a constitution that reverting to our fellow hope , within this formidable project which is the european adventure . the candidate countries themselves who are preparing for enlargement , will take the example of egoism of our own member states . some are more than others happy , but the main message is clear : europe can now meet in a democratic enlarged eu , which is , above forthcoming its citizens thanks to the treaty of nice . has dominated the particular interest . as we reach an agreement extremis on the treaty , has been avoided a crisis which needs to be open about the calling into question our enlargement , even can speak of a crisis disquiet with which we now face . i do not think it is a more realistic fight for reassert its own national prestige to fight for efficiency of the operation of the union and i do not believe that european citizens have been mobilised some mass to continue the battle shipbuilding of their leaders in nice . that , however , what a project , eleven years after the fall of the wall of berlin ! on that occasion was true for europe average and now we have to do it for the whole . nice , we can no longer invoke the institutional obstacle . firstly , the institutional imbalance much : the council , the commission and parliament as well . this method is dead . the consequences for europe would have been absolutely incalculable . for example , you know that at the start of the eu and the european blocking minority could formarse with what we call two countries ' major " , and we are currently three are needed . the field is fertilising , enlargement is possible , the european parliament occupies their own place in the debate deepening the ways and ideas . the public good european , for which no-one embodying - about it . moscovici right on this point - , cannot be based on the sum of national interests that meet and a disable and in this respect , the prime minister verhofstadt has launched a message el salvador . we recommend were ratified . personally , i believe that the reweighting of the votes should bear in mind the population , which is what some of the european parliament should have been done in the council too . but nice , mr president , it is not the end of the way , but the point of departure for a new phase in which many challenges . therefore , i would like to come back to what has been said here on some occasions . although , indeed , it would appear that we have had avoid paralysis of the total future enlarged european union , the wishes of the french presidency have not been seen reflected in the new draft treaty . mr president , for my part , nice deserves , frankly , an inadequate . i do not know whether the commission will respond to the end of this debate , but i would like to know , given the absence of the council , if you have the same confident in 2004 the european parliament best-case with members czechs , hungarians and poles and the baltic countries . we have not been concealed the need to make progress with the same force and the same determination that had previously of nice by way of enlargement of achieving the objectives that we have and that this is the most important quote with history that parliament and the commission have to meet in the coming years . what is more and more , the problem of financing the balkans remains unresolved for the coming years . for my part , i should like to congratulate the rapporteurs of the committee on budgets , the commission , council and the presidency for the work , for the conclusion of this agreement will enable us to vote on the budget for the year 2001 . it is also good that be put to provision of small and medium-sized enterprises , as main creators of jobs , additional funds . they will create new jobs and is continuing battle against unemployment . in football terms , is like a tie to 1 . not because we have an budget and have achieved an agreement conciliation we imagine that all our problems have disappeared . this disregarded the gain no air , but also in the treaties , although sometimes the council would cost acknowledged . this must be accompanied by a commitment of the college of commissioners for a fair distribution and efficiently human and material resources for the management of the various policies , in other words , the political priority must be accorded priority of parliament and the commission 's management . this is why the task of the common european level is precisely to boost the safeguarding of the environment as well regeneration . a lot has been said about post-conflict phase to nice . of course , is right remitirse always to this question . it is not speaks afraid of military violence , nor any possible progress of the dictatorship . if we look at it well , that russia exceeds something to morocco in the budget , i believe that this is not appropriate . if the european baseload to depend logísticamente russia , it would create a very dangerous situation . and here a tacis programme alone cannot intervene in that it limited not to say just cannot be a drop in the ocean needs . decreases the birth and increases mortality , and the net reduction in population is something like a million a year . himself has mr putin , and what overallocation worse , he says that the matter of the future status of chechnya is not the most important thing . whatever happens in russia , with the people , with society , gives them alike . mr president , the european union has passed in the past few years various documents associated with russia which constitute a good basis for a few close relations with the russian federation . moreover , what is means freedom for the chechen people ? this is the first step ; after try to make sure that laws be observed , which would be the second step . rider for economic development , provide more stability , and fourthly , as a result , we are calling for the formats attributes the civil society . but it is an excellent report which , as herself common strategy , stresses the importance we attach to the -la estratégica- cooperation between the european union and russia . that means focus our measures in crucial areas as the environment - which have been mentioned several and it underlies and the nuclear safety , in our own region of kaliningrad and improvement of coordination between the different sources of funding . we must avoid the mistake which one of its members mentioned earlier and which cometió at the beginning of this century , when , after the revolution leninista of 1917 , russia remained completely excluded from european matters with disastrous consequences . . ( fr ) as you know , the council has adopted a common position on the revision of directive 90 / 220 / ec . therefore , so i believe that side 3700 remaining questions that intimated . thus , i am ready to propose that celebrating this discussion : simply , we must choose the appropriate . . ( fr ) i do not elements of information sufficiently precise reply to your supplementary question . it cannot say that has no precise information on this . . ( fr ) the council would recall to the honourable member he adopted at its meeting of 19 may 1998 in the field of fraud in the areas of alcohol and tobacco . all member states have confirmed their determination to step up the fight against fraud , both within its as in the context of its relationships . the european union has stated on several occasions absolute respect for you to deserves the right of asylum . in this respect , the association agreement signed in acp-comunidad european cotonou in june 2000 provides that the community will ensure that , at the latest in 2005 , with access to franchise at all to the essentials of products originating from ldcs . i would remind you that the presidency is here to express the views of fulano or mengano or which , as well and good governance , but of indicate what are , at a " euro-x " , a moment " t " , the positions of the council . to be established a system of compra-destrucción of these bovine no analyze in order to compensate farmers at the cost of the market . the french presidency has wanted , from the outset , that briefing a european answer to this crisis , it is a food crisis , a social crisis and a health crisis . . ( fr ) in the context of the barcelona process , algeria subscribed a number of principles , including respecting the rule of law . - ( fr ) i have already had occasion , some weeks ago , exponerles from a few comments on preparation for the special session of the house of the un dedicated to follow up the world summit concerning children to be held in september 2001 . subject : obligations of turkey in eu-turkey association agreements with the commission 's proposal concerning the association agreements between the european union and turkey asks the european council to go back to review the situation concerning differences remain a resolution , particularly as regards its effects on the procedures of accession , in order to contribute to the international court of justice are resolved before the year 2004 is concluded . in this framework here that we have been mentioned , are you going to discuss this subject , the council and the turkish government ? does it adequately respected the rights to defence and help in some way the mutual recognition ? moreover , each member state must take the decision nationally , sovereign , to compromise or not troops in national the operation . subject : significance taxes to the single market in an article published in the financial times in november , the president of the commission says that no compounding the harmonization of taxation or be finalized common levels of taxation in the eu since the tax levels fall within the remit of the national parliaments and should remain . questions nos . 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 and 32 unstressed reply in writing . stabilisation and association agreement republic of croatia / eu comes at the appropriate . mr president , commissioner , ladies and gentlemen , first i want to baltas colleague for her report , especially for its rapid report because it was important and correct react quickly react to change occurred in croatia , which has already mentioned colleague mrs stenzel . have achieved in this area are really positive . in 1991 / 92 250 croats were expelled from the kraina , of the western and eastern slavonia . this has been , of course , a year for the historic south-eastern europe . i do not think it is a bad record for one year . it is an important aspect for us and i hope we can count on the consult parliament when we turn to my fellow members officially , once again that we have negotiated this agreement . the reaction against the wahid government is strong and the process seems stalemate . further , the leaders of papuan remain imprisoned . further , in our resolution , we ask the european commission to continue this trend policy . so this is justify the terms of the commission communication from the beginning of year , even though we were at last characterised by certain euphoria result of those changes . justice is done and the camps of refugees to be interminably are spaces of clashes between the old and the new powers indonesians , and give the idea of the delicacy of the process of democratisation . upsetting thing is that in the moluccas , the jihad fighters of can act to suit unacceptable manner . irian jaya is also a victim of the policy of migration . and for all that , we need to know choose priorities , we cannot mix on the same level environmental issues , issues of social policies , issues of economic policy with the fundamental problem of respect for democracy and human rights , which must clearly be a political priority of our relationship with indonesia . this resolution says categorically that irian jaya form part of indonesia . the situation has improved and we must encourage the president wahid , but there are still horrendous problems . clearly it is totally unacceptable that tens of thousands of refugees of east timor hostages remain at the mercy of bandits armed which , on behalf indonesian patriotism , trying to escape punishment for their criminal past . it is in their size fourthly : the country in the world 's population ; what is in their economic level : it is in their role regional ; what is in their environmental impact . we therefore also linking the means policing instruments , administrative and penal both between member states and through the eu . ( the president cut off the speaker ) mrs schreyer , you stressed here before this house on various occasions that , as commissioner responsible for the fight against fraud , sees its task in the guarantee the independence of olaf . is the creation of a administration itself economic at eu level the have performed problems because patterns of redistribution tax-payers ' money is community set by the so-called " " communities are badly imprecisely designed and in many here are absolutely have undesirable . i very much like to congratulate the rapporteur -alguien whom i greatly admire person and as político- for this report , but unfortunately i cannot do . the report deals with the protection of the community 's financial interests and on how we tackle them and it is the importance of the utmost importance . due to the limit of time will be brief in the explanatory statement from the various points . the debate is closed . we have an eu legislation to protect companies in this mismanagement and now the commission has promised introducing its own regulations to ensure that they would not be delayed payments . we have other mechanisms to highlight examples of fraud are not notified beforehand . you , mrs schreyer , you have just quote council saying that there was a member state which is opposed to create a european prosecutor . i believe , therefore , it is quite understandable that parliament give to the court of auditors pending precisely what these reports . the commission nor the member states must out-of-area exempt of its responsibility , especially not by the remission reciprocal the liability of another . secondly , i said this sincerity and lamentó which were the case . it was a step extremely useful for the matter and i think that it has also been very conscious for its part include in its deliberations to the commission and the court of auditors before drafting this report . you can see in my explanation , which i think it reasonable to continue discussing these proposals to see how these may be set up more intensively responsibilities . the first judgment decisive is the lack of harmonisation . therefore , i believe we must also improve article 4 . within the single market investors -ya may be , private companies or money from adequacy should be able to exercise the rights of ownership is campaigning for companies in which investing and to savers in them . we cannot close its eyes to reality : when produces a acquisition action occur restructuring of downsizing , redundancies ... but what is what we risk do as a parliament under the amendments tabled ? that is the principle on which perhaps we dividamos morning : the principle of a primary law seeks to regulate and takeover . on the contrary , it would be easier to resolve the problem of determine the competences of the powers of control . the rapporteur 's amendments create confusion in the field of disputes not it would be good votáramos is campaigning for the confusion on possible cases of dispute . one point i want to make in connection with this directive and takeover remember is that we are concerned firmly that millions of voters in my country and millions of people have plans of pensions and savings based on investment in the market . values on . this procedure which already exists in some member states , is concerned , however , not only to the way for takeovers , it goes beyond analysed and could possibly in the context of the general revision adopted by the committee in the field of law partnerships . lastly , i cannot remind you that this is a framework directive pursuant to the wish expressed by parliament at an earlier stage . resale right is supposed to recognise the rights publicly-financed intransferibles e of the artists plastics entitlement to a proportion of the product of ensue sales of their works . on the one hand lobistas british fear the loss of jobs . consequently , the compromise adopted by the council be weak reflection of the commission 's original proposal , broadly supported by the european parliament at first reading . i also hope the commission 's support , at least one of the three big spots . it is also a matter concerning vitality and the competitiveness of the european market art . in another case article would have been sold , certainly in another place , then , in america . however , this amendment is acceptable only in part . competence of the postal services this is the proposal , mr savary . firstly , we must ensure that the prices of postal services be favourable . secondly , we should be looking to achieve a high level of quality and , thirdly , we must ensure a high availability of postal services in all the areas of the european union . the committee on legal affairs was more demanding as far as limit price-fixing for remailing at provider universal , but it is equal to its proposal on the limit of weight of 150 grammes common the rejection of the 50 laid down in the draft directive . finally , we cannot accept a new date of liberalisation in both has not evaluation precondition . we know very well the difficulties which involves this important subject ideologically charged , sometimes on both sides . therefore , although this measure can find a welcome among certain members of this house , its consequences would be devastating for the postal services throughout the european union . similarly acarreará the closure of small shops which offer postal sparsely populated areas , because they depend postal services for their survival . if we continue to our pace , that we will need 100 years in order to achieve an open market for the postal services in europe . madam president , i would like to make three comments . in our deliberations on this new directive should be clear one specific matter . that is not and must not be so . if there is a fair competition , the monopolists cannot prove that know their profession . however , if the grandmother is happy to receive the visit of a postman amiable , which also form part of some postal high-quality , must not deplored , but also should accommodate us . anyone liberally so badly prepared to a negotiation , who has not submitted the report asked about the effect recorded since 1997 , who argues with ideological approaches -justamente objectives which you have mentioned will only be able to achieve if liberalizamos , liberalizamos as well liberalizamos- , must not waves of it has a tropezón as well falls on its face . mr bolkestein , the commission as guardian of the treaties . bolkestein , we also releases and cross-border mail . calculáramos is as if the average income between the rich and the very poor ; the result could be aritméticamente satisfactory , but could not be considered socially acceptable for , however , because , obviously , of the existence of the very poor . run new age mr simpson . the governments which did were not socialists , on conservative or liberal . since the proposal surfacing , for me it was clear that the proposal ever is acceptable in the way that the submitted the commission . on that because openness and this liberalisation are all agreed , but the pace is important . the effects of the first directive has not made public as the consequences are obvious : loss of jobs and degradation of the conditions of work , inequality of operation of public service throughout the territory , mainly in the countryside and in the neighbourhoods . the commission 's proposal provides a progressive opening up , which in my view serve to improve services provided to the consumer at a lower price . it is a fundamental prerequisite for development in the sector of direct-to-consumer advertising . i have a express appeal to the british conservatives . let me say the following a ping an post : if that happens , you healed given a valuable breath . it remains to be hoped that some day sepamos overcome situations consumadas as well defeat the corporatism selfish to make that europe really for progress . only liberalised the 3 % of the market of letters . we shall then see relegated the technology for e ignored by the consumer is not getting good service for their money . only the introduction of real competition in a controlled way and progressively , in accordance dbes , they will help to achieve this goal . with regard to amendments nos 60 and 61 , i agree with the principle of complete the internal market in a future date this must loads within a reasonable period . the commission will present the same view as a result , the council alvoet on the commission proposal as thinks fit . however , parliament should pronounce now . my second report it therefore seems much to the first and contains amendments voted by plenary . so in that case , we maintain certain reservations , and some differences . mr president , commissioner , ladies and gentlemen , first i would like , congratulate the rapporteur , mr dary , who so explicitly has given us the reform commented , its history and its synthesis - which i cannot repetir- . production is that da in a number of special community regions , the outermost regions , which have a number of difficult to compete in the markets and that any of the few products which have this is precisely the bananas . indeed , it is a restriction of chaos , because tries instituir rules for which we must all coasting . it is no exaggeration to say that this issue is one of the who raised increased attention in all the institutions . we must continue giving to these producers objectively the means to live purchasing they priority their production . mr president , we must express our thanks and appreciation to the rapporteur for his handling of this difficult report . also to thank the presidents of the political groups of this house that have been accepted the stubborn and the obstinacy of members ultra-peripheral so that this proposal for reforming the banana sector being debated today in this house can deliver the opinion that vastly people to be time to the meeting of the council of ministers of agriculture to be held in the coming days and into the 2001 with a new reform of the com in bananas . in this debate has been much talk of the apparent unanimity in the committee on agriculture and rural development crunch support the report by mr dary . ladies and gentlemen , have the honour to inform you in the public gallery a delegation from parliament 's north korea . this has allowed achieve a positive decision in favour of the media programme in the council . ( parliament adopted a5-0377 / 2000 ) by mr trakatellis . , on behalf of the committee on environment , public health and consumer protection , on the proposal for a decision and the european council ( com ( 2000 ) 448 - c5-0400 / 2000 - 2000 / 0192 ( cod ) ) concerning the extension of certain programmes of community action in the field of public health , the decisions adopted by no 645 / 96 / ec , no 646 / 96 / ec , no 647 / 96 / ec , no 102 / 97 / ec , no 1400 / 97 / ec and no 1296 / 1999 / ec and that of the modify those decisions mr president , i should just like to take the opportunity to recall , in relation to the statements that the commissioner hints at 12.15 a.m. for night , that amendment no 1 undertakes to the commission . i was glad to hear that the commissioner . ( parliament adopted the oral amendment ) amendment no 2 : parliament was forced to stress again and table the majority of them ; the pertaining to size of the warning , the mention of ingredients , consumer protection and especially the young . would you have , for some members , two categories of people , aquella it preserves and aquella that puts at risk for economic reasons ? is short i am particularly keen to explain why i voted against the export ban for from the eu products derived from tobacco which exceeding a level of nicotine and tar and why i supported amendments designed to lift this ban . madam president , i would welcome the proposal radical use pictures to illustrate the damage which the consumption of tobacco leads to health , as they do in canada . i think that this is positive , although i should like to see - and i say on this occasion gastase - are much more to prevent disease . preferred that these regulations to be raised with a regulation more consistent with the activities aimed at citizens throughout the european union . zimmerling asestarán a fatal blow to the vitality of the european art market , with the loss of jobs and , i am afraid will be very few people living artists to benefit from this resale rights . . ( nl ) i should like to thank mr . zimmerling for his work on this complex dossier . for this reason , i am obliged to vote against the directive . and the stabilisation and association agreement , the cards programme bank and the european investment bank can constitute the main instruments of the eu 's contribution to the economic and social development of croatia . the government and the indonesian army under an obligation to guarantee the safety of life and the people , irrespective of creed to profess . we must therefore created as soon as possible the instruments needed to combat fraud more effectively on community funds . the measure would become the eu in a single judicial area for purposes of research , initiate proceedings stagecoach and implement the judgments relating to this type of crime . sometimes i think we lose sight of this aspect . amendments nos 11 and 13 have for objective that the system of quotas but it must not be revised so far in ten years , without being adopted now no commitment as regards the adoption of tariff only system proposed by the commission and demanded by several our trading partners . with regard to recital concerning the preference for the acp countries , we are also in relation to the amount of eur 300 per tonne , but we think the unnecessary addition ' as maximum " . in addition , the chances of our trading partners accept an extension so prolonged would be virtually void . in accordance with the agenda , we move on to the commission 's statement on the eu-russia summit / united states of america . admit that it is easier said than done , but we should try to resist the temptation - i know that the secretary of state albright shares this view - which is these summits being affected too shrouded in the heart of our political and economic relations on a daily basis . one of the main lessons has been that we europeans should bear an increased burden of promoting european security . i would be grateful issing detail on this point in the communication scheduled for this spring , and also ofreciese and analysis which has asked the other side of the house , proposals in relation to all the issues where we have possibilities of reaching new targets in the future in the context of dialogue and cooperation , in the field of foreign and security policy , but also on issues pragmatic , as you can be signed mutual recognition . i also have knowledge of the ' everything except arms " initiative , which i welcome , and i would urge it to grasp the holding of the summit to urge the united states to return to subscribe to this initiative . we must therefore act to prevent it irreparable it expects to those who , as mumia abu-jamal or andré-léonard pelletier , are also concerned with the broker in death for years . it is useful and the idea that we must continue . thank you , commissioner . i fear that me at this weekday under cross-fire from my own group . thirdly , we must acudirse formulae simpler tax for the collection and , specifically , in the form of reversal of entity liabilities . the first conclusion is that little can be done while they are changed that international framework . . mr president , the first point i wish the commission do represent is that the provisions in force are unfavourable to the eu providers of services on the following : software , treatment of data and computer services , website hosting an [ practice consisting of overmuch websites of thirds people ] , design of websites and information . always had heard that one of the first rules or principles of a legislators should be no dictate laws that cannot be met . i am pleased that the report , particularly thanks to the committee on the environment , it contains a number of important elements that received a insufficient support due to a combination of circumstances in the committee on transport . however , to change the agenda existing in international terms , we will have to argue for amending the chicago convention of 1944 . the position advantageous it can achieve a country in the short term the obtains at the expense of other or other states of the eu . mr president , europe will pioneer in using the internet in the next decade . there are some who wonder , commissioner , why europeans are always as quick to set taxes and establish new rules . the chicago convention has become obsolete in this area . but i do not think that the introduction of a common system of vat may be a priority and i disagree with that the introduction of a common system be long overdue . our aim must be , therefore , desbrozar and simplify our tax systems not increased , but , reduce taxes . the preferable option in much is that the zero rate for the european e-empresas , will lead to situarlas equal conditions that companies american and other parts of the world . harmful tax competition is in the interests of citizens and the economy . thus , so that the operators outside the union are subject to the same fiscal obligations that the operators petfood when procuran services to consumers , they must be registered for the purposes of vat in one member state of their choice , remains the state of vat chosen the applied its operations . it is true that the situation is not , however , so simple . the place of origin should apply in which the tax give cause for concern and i think that the discussions surrounding the number of countries that come true that the conditions for companies can be registered in them will be a matter thorny and , of course , unleashes a complaint from the united states before the wto . is completely lacking sense i am able to travel from london to brussels izmir and back on hardly 89 pounds in virgin airways , for example , whereas when ride eurostar , which produces less in emissions of greenhouse gases and offers a way of travel much more comfortable , fudges pay equivalent to a few £ 250 by a similar journey . mr president , this debate can see how resurgen old demons . let us , we talked about the proposals which could have done the french presidency so that the tax are guesso the place of consumption , with an obligation for the borrowers of being recorded in all member states . the extent situaría in a position to disadvantage european airline companies with regard frail from third countries and distort the structures of fares intra-community as regards the intercontinental . however , seem to me that only within the oecd , not through negotiations individual situations , be possible to reach a solution which does not spell an outflow of capital of europe . i am aware that certain member states are being overrun with conflicting views . in this way avoids complexity stemming from the implementation of macro-economic criteria or similar . let me now deal with the proposal cross-reference the minimum level of the normal rate . as a consequence secondary with is that carried out in any preparatory work unimportant within working parties of the icao and seems unlikely that during the forthcoming general assembly they decide renegotiate the chicago convention . this sentiment , unfortunately , pervive still today in the spirit of the public in europe . and the last aim of this directive is to strengthen the standards urgent situations at sea , through the obligation designate ports of refuge , the ban should be carried out to sea during a strong wallow as well with greater powers of intervention in the sea on the part of the coastal state in the event of serious risk of pollution . the oil companies tell us who have created a voluntary fund . i hope that after the impetus of nice , we have reduced the doubts and the resistance of some countries and that we should be able to achieve . we trust that , obviously it to guarantee the safety , because must know that is neither a week passes without let interpelados with this question : ' what do you do , meps , to guarantee the safety , to change the rules ? " . . mr president , the commission is well aware that there is one of the plans planned by the united kingdom government 8 november 2000 is the introduction of a kind of rate for the users of the roads of the kind that the euro-vignette which pay all road hauliers , british not british alike , by using the road networks the uk . secondly : if , in relation to the original intention of the prime minister , this proposed taxing to foreign lorries to subsidise the operators of their country , is that what contrary to community law ? this imbalance of economic nature between charges and the taxes that heaviest carriers in different member states distorts the conditions under which carriers of different nationalities competing in the uk . on the issue of animal meal : export is covered by the exactly the same legislation which governs the production of meal and meat and bone meal in the eu , and is now subject to the obligation to remove some of the meat-and-bone meal , for example , wrought by sick animals , legislation which will enter into force as from 1 march 2001 . jews are traitors as well unfair . flicker great hope that all the countries of the region discover that services of education over-inflationary tolerance and not the intolerance . the answer mr monti is not unexpectedly . question no 37 by ( h-0900 / 00 ) : moreover , the commission will propose simultaneously a temporary defensive mechanism of aid , best-devised specifically to counter unfair practices necessary during the period until the conclusion of the wto procedure . this is an issue dramatic . purpose . the industry user of metallurgical coke-works employs a total of 70 000 people , but this product represents no more than a very good part of its marginal costs , around a 2 % . question no 40 by ( h-0889 / 00 ) : we have forwarded our proposal to the acp countries virtually at the same time as to our member states . this initiative has no see as object over-regulated , i must pohjamo , both in the amounts additional which could reimportation in the community market are low . these countries have unfortunately , given its position , then our capacity for negotiation autonomous and therefore it is a gesture which in my view we do unilaterally , without any counterpart . the process of the commission to grant the financial aid materialize within a short time , and this will affect ecpat made and the resources needed for the year 2001 . is short we are following three types of activities in this area . the commission proposal we are not the issue cross-reference to geographical location of the future court . . no , i am sure of what you mean by ' non-proliferation " . . ( nl ) mr berenguer fuster 's question concerns trade marks . the take as an incentive to resume our action e to try to make spain as soon as possible should be doing . response to the answered you think the fault of spain and that will you do deban done ; in this case , however , the fault of you . it has been a good clarification from the reply i had the given with earlier . the directive 89 / 48 / eec concerns titles of vocational training with a minimum duration of three years after the secondary education . subject : services of maritime transport in the straits gulf of bothnia between finland vaasa ( a ) and umeå ( sweden ) maritime transport the straits gulf of bothnia will have to operate because it has ceased to be profitable since the companies seafarer their has deprived the possibility of the exercise of duty-free . for example , in that city of vaasa to which i referred , have been lost over the past two years 550 posts precisely in the tourism sector , probably because of that same of the ending of duty-free . this proposal follows the objective of the lisbon summit , because it seeks to encourage the development and use of digital content . similarly , i call on the commission to draw up procedures convening of presentation of proposals more effective and rapid . although only include the content useful for companies , namely the cartography and the geography - which is highly desirable , certainly - , we should not forget that , as regards the content intended for citizens , this is far more complex that the useful information for companies . the digital content , which represent more quantity to quality , as well homogenizan condensan social diversity . the second point is so crucial , as the previous to my mind , is that take account of small and medium-sized enterprises , in phase launch . however , if we call on the need virtue , if we invest in the perspective and see our languages not as barriers , but as bridges , as an advantage , and as such by using them , these can be the basis of the european market and a certain independence . not dwell on the objectives of the present programme : conditions favourable to commercialisation - very important dissemination and utilization of digital content , as to promote economic activity - very important widen the scope for promoting employment ; exploitation of the potential of the european digital content in comparison with and with the united states . it is therefore an increasingly availability of the right conditions for the production of digital content multi-lingual europeans . some of them are themselves certainly extremely valuable , but they will therefore be best situated in other instruments that in the present decision . the vote will be no undone this afternoon and , if the largest group believes that tomorrow this parliament should not vote , which i have the right thing is that such proposal to have this morning , and voting time and with parliament in plenary , rather than to today , which would seem premature . . ( nl ) mr president , honourable members , ladies and gentlemen , in europe there are more and more people have suffered by the noise nuisance . the member states are free to determine when begins afternoon and when the period nocturnal continues to it . i am glad , is therefore the commission 's proposal , although the see as a first too cautious . consequently , the reduction and prevention of environmental noise in the future must constitute a fundamental aspect of the european environmental policy . the group of the united left him very happy at lend its support , although we would have been having reached something going to propose solutions definite and in the way to treat those who earn money with nuisance caused by the noise . but , in any case it is , let me tell says something about the wrangling as well diretes and on combating the scenes within the commission and its around , in recent times , and today , here . consequently , i make no secret that my country will have an enormous difficulty in accepting the commission 's proposal , except if this incorporates a mechanism sufficient flexibility to ensure that the way of life inherited from our forefathers on the other hand , so appreciated both by themselves spaniards and by our visitors foreigners , can be maintained . however , i would commend to the house the report and , naturally , the commission 's proposal . secondly , they come arising from the directives relating to the standards of quality . i would like to support fully the need for harmonisation of noise indicators and methods of evaluation , the whole field of noise maps , the drawing-up of plans of action to reduce the noise and protect areas calmer according suits and extend the scope of the information to the public . secondly , the present proposal uses a new approach to make an assessment of the overall noise in europe , in terms of the number of people are affected by the noise . they are acceptable , in principle or in part , the following amendments : 6 , 7 , 12 , 13 , 17 , 21 , 22 , 25 , 28 , 29 , 32 , 39 , 42 , 44 and 45 . furthermore , in general , additives cannot be used for the unprocessed products - what is happening in this case - , in other words , which have not been subject to any treatment that there altered substantially their original state . mr president , in the committee voted , along with the ppe group on the report by mr lannoye , on the other hand , coincides with our ambitions . it says that one . in accordance with the agenda , we shall now proceed to the debate on the report ( a5-372 / 2000 ) by mr staes , on behalf of the european parliament delegation at the conciliation committee , on the joint text , approved by the conciliation committee , the directive and the european council , which amending the directive 95 / 53 / ec council when it laid down in the principles concerning the organisation of official controls in the field of animal nutrition ( c5-0499 / 2000 - 1998 / 0301 ( cod ) ) . the french presidency i came a clear signal , a clear message . a message which said " no " pass . after a few lengthy negotiations at the conciliation committee has finally reached an acceptable compromise : the guarantee that the safeguard measures taken by the commission will remain in force until we are replaced by other decision , and the commitment of member states to provide all aid to the commission 's officials they are fitted to carry out on-the-spot checks . i welcome this legislation . the structural funds in the eu , mainly through the esf , as well as the finances of the public finance , must go always addressed to the development of less favoured regions poorest and most of our society . cities of europe constitute major poles economic , political and socio-cultural . other tools laws are clear and rigorous controls . similarly , the commission is grateful to you significant support offered by the european parliament in this proposal , as well as the many useful amendments which have been tabled . given the nature of the activity , the commission can accept amendments nos 10 and 23 . i say famous because this is an issue that is very jargon as well , will agree with me that this is not a day without the precautionary principle is not here in the headlines of the press , with or without reason , with or without reason , but most of the wrong way . the maximialists seek to block innovation and progress , while the minimalist militate recourse to the precautionary principle just in case of significant risk to health and the environment , in other words , when transcending a threshold below which it must be defined , but we are not made quite clear as how so we should the clarification of the different roles we must make every is a necessary prerequisite to restore the public 's confidence in the scientific community , as well as on those responsible for the decisions , we politicians . in such situations usually observe a margin of security , for prudence . we also called measures within the organisation , perhaps a regulation , to guarantee the possibility of invoking other obligations in the context of the wto , such as we have entered in the multilateral agreements on environment , to extend the scope of the precautionary principle . obviously , is also important maximise the legal weight of the precautionary principle , mega-airport in a piece of international law . the art of consists of entitlement and try to live with these risks uncertainties they cautious . as soon as uses too , with what we unimportant , as it uses less provokes our indignation . we have , for example , the phthalates in toys . we have the strange idea of introducing toys in the sweets , ice-cream edible and other products . the same applies to the claim of the committee effecting a thorough analysis of risks pre-treatment . the resolution makes a upon the commission to used the guidelines adopted e incorporates the precautionary principle and as long as it is necessary to the when drawing up its legislative proposals and all its actions . it is not possible to provide a minimum threshold of risk generally . by granting with the first sakharov prize to defenders of human rights which militate within the union , the european parliament solemnly says that any violation of these has to be combated without concessions . madam president , ladies and gentlemen , first and foremost the initiative citizen " so we should ¡ basta ya ' i would like to express its gratitude to this parliament for the recognition gloss that today we confers . not only to murders . i ask you to do what propose and that trust in me . ( parliament adopted the legislative resolution ) madam president , if this house will allow verbal i should like to make one comment on amendment no 51 submitted by me . ( parliament adopted a5-0334 / 2000 ) by mr . garcía-margallo y marfil , on behalf of the committee on economic and monetary affairs , on the commission communication on the council , parliament and the united states , the economic and social committee and in the committee of the regions on the taxation of fuel with the icao [ com ( 2000 ) 110 - c5-0207 / 2000 - 2000 / 2114 ( cos ) ) the present agreement in the interests of some companies , but is prejudicial to the environment and democracy . the most important event week-end from our budgetary debates unprecedented is clearly the crisis of the so-called ' mad cow " . this debasing clearly against the letter and spirit of the agreements mentioned of the heads of state and government on the subject of the seats . parliament has achieved some aspects embodiment priority , for example , greater efforts to combat unemployment and poverty , numerous matters concerning the environment and equal opportunities between men and women . have voted against the right attacks against the life programme and against geostationary women ' s lobby . the importance of envelope envisaged for kosovo , however , leaves no rise to legitimate asked about the real capacity to absorb this region of yugoslavia in the 350 million euros that had initially been foreseen allocate in 2001 . there is no reason to tax relief to give a specific form of distribution . the setting of a final date would be a clear information for the various players of the postal market and the national monopolies could be better prepared with a view to liberalisation . what we cannot remove with a mere decision , supported by a majority , perhaps mobility-impaired a whole concept of the postal service , conception to finds its roots and their explanations in the peculiarities of each state ? the limits proposed by the committee 50 150g to levy a far twice and a half the fare official are really too drastic as well tendrían devastating effects for the providers of universal services . we have our unequivocal and steadfast opposition to the purpose of the beneath it seeks to . . ( sv ) we believe that the postal services are not a matter something that should be dealt with in the eu , although the proposal , after the treatment in the committee has greatly improved in relation to the originality of the commission . dary report ( a5-0374 / 2000 ) however , we consider that should be protected from the effects of this war small producers who work in their plantations without exploiting anyone , as well as their revenue without to import fluctuations of the market . in accordance with article 10 freedom involves a number of duties and responsibilities which can give place conditions , restrictions and sanctions . we can only welcome such initiative when we know that the value of the european digital content accounts for 5 % in terms of european gdp and 4 million in terms of employment . in these circumstances , are particularly logical and their unity and has assured the united states hegemony in this market with a future . i also hope that -40 , in 2004 , in that division of competences , applying the yardstick of subsidiarity and the regions and the autonomous communities can have its status within the union . we can only welcome this . for example , in the trade negotiations mentioned earlier , the national parliaments which will seen despojados its recent rights of ratification , and a country , if minority in the council , can no longer say " no " where a negotiation violate their interests . we have noted many times the dangers in such a thing which unfolded in nice also shows quite clearly desirable that an agenda considerably broader there could result in it had been reached any results for years with disastrous consequences for enlargement . is short given the importance of fundamental decisions had to be adopted at the summit in nice , it must be the merits wherever the there . in other words , it wants the european parliament is control on taxation and social issues . these agreements negotiated at the council long hours night-time not offer any support . pose certain important gaps in relation to issues such as transparency , promotion of identity , more democracy , citizen participation reformadora or conscience . this is why we must see its conclusions as a result of a compromise on which no one has emerged entirely victor or victorious . on the contrary , diminishes the influence of national democracies by limiting the right to veto and to that gives greater power of the european parliament . it must , therefore voting in favour of this proposal as it continues to limiting the taxation of aircraft , because they have the plane ticket cost us increasingly less and , consequently , we can travel more with this means of transport . " " no passes the threshold is not balcones of houses , kneel may fall one pot above . complexity and diversity technological change and of structural processes of transformation urgently require the incorporation of all the local and regional partners in regional associations for development , forming part of design strategic regional policy for each region . we must , therefore , strive to avoid anything that could strangle or eroding these three important prerequisites . it could be said that innovation is the reach of all the actors who are encountering around the production process . the gap between the regions technologically more developed and the great less is more than in their respective gdp . as you know , the main point of bureaucrats is the risk of mistakes . i do not know whether it was a direct result of the initiative risi that three marbles may be - there has been signed the european budget , but i would like to see you gift this christmas is now voting benefiting members of the women . it is wrong to reduce the budget in a chapter like this to be came devoting a pilot experiences , to new ideas in the field of development and local urban -con and results rather than aceptables- which have been on the basis of community programmes such as they are ladies level in urban e interreg . rack , i never understood and not comprenderé ever this policy regional and this policy of cohesion as a kind of hand-out makes it poorest regions . this is the reason why , when i am in the negotiations , currently , from the docup , rather than to deal with the innovative actions , i refer to mainstream , i first-mentioned extremely attentive to each commissioner programming documents count on a plan regional of access to the information society as well verifico quality , beyond the width of this regional programme , especially as regards directly on small and medium-sized enterprises , the educational establishments and even farming . the commission 's response to 's question . the prices of the construction of new boats have fallen dramatically in recent years until arriving in 1999 , due to the policy korean , make the point lowest . the commission had undone one vote especially to this point were at last today on the agenda of the discussions . incidentally , this concept is in conformity with the treaty . not have time to dealt in more detail . however , the commission proposal , which includes an aid to research and development , denunciations of what is happening in korea before the trade and not -pues working with prices below even of coste- , and the possibility that hague measures transitional aid as a body that is not resolved the resource , we find a way out , perhaps , more or less weak , but at least as a way out . at the same time convenient increase the pressure on korea , adopting anti-dumping measures , must be possible within the oecd . in other words , we are aguantando unemployment and the others commissioners were really doing business with the shipyards . i think that it makes excellent chest sector shipbuilding in europe , a real chest . this process is not compounding the quick results and , in the event of coming to its conclusion ultimately , will take up two years . the mechanism be applicable to until stipulate a decision on this procedure of the wto . i am sure we are now all america to defend with vigour and with fortress freedom in europe , but i wanted to say , rather than the solidarity of the colleagues in the european parliament in spain we need your commitment . surfing for waters of sicily , beyond the month of may , for his heart nuclear displayed worrying signs of deterioration . it is alarming foremost this situation , no banner as soon as possible . in both expressing the need for two member states reassigned , great britain and spain , cooperate closely in the quest for solution more secure for restoring the submarine nay agile , maintaining the public is informed punctually . we have heard statements in charge of over-armed british saying that the castor had no importance , and others which simitis opposite , which was of scale and that precisaba repairs of long and difficult . i know that the house understands that she had been here for having been possible , correspondiéndome me respond in place . the commission is analysing this plan . taking place ; consequently , let us be honest about the options available to the authorities of the uk and of gibraltar that deal with the matter . cooperation calmly is the method used our union . the british government acting as they did recently the russian government during castor jeunesse in one of its submarines . mr president , i too should like to express my condolences to respect our spanish colleagues before the last murder of eta terrorist . the commission , in your clear two months ago in its response today , has had the responsibility of admit that , although it has recognised the joint resolution of the party which , along with other trivializaciones it all , has prevented us compartirla . the minister main caruana wisely peter has asked for a group of experts to him directly yourselves . this is , and still is , in our opinion , the attitude more coherent and to the best guarantees the interests and the safety of all parties involved . mrs maij-weggen and mr posselt , on behalf of the ppe-de group - very important in 1980 the unhcr has decentralizer of five million refugees . we welcome today at acr and the whole of the humanitarian personnel . . mr president , the commission would , of course , added to the support which parliament has given to the unhcr in its 50th anniversary . i want to make one point broader which is very relevant for what you said earlier . b5-0909 / 2000 by mrs . pack and others , on behalf of the ppe-de group - very important and the last problem which i would like to mention the the terrible events at the border between serbia and kosovo . there must be milosevic and not on journals party in belgrade . i also have to propugnamos within the same kosovo 's mentality of ethnic groups who continue to fight over the blackmailed mutual respect . without heaping freesias , can also say that the european union has responded very quickly to the new situation . b5-0915 / 2000 by mr medina ortega and others , on behalf of the pse group - very important b5-0918 / 2000 by mrs . napoletano and others , on behalf of the pse group - very important the chilean government procured which chile , the general pinochet would have a fair trial and in fact , at the moment the general pinochet has lost his immunity and judicial authorities chilean are proceeding against him . let me as well to remember it is important that we approve this joint resolution , linger now pinochet in chile , what we were unable to do when pinochet was in the uk . i say this in the knowledge that these are the fundamental convictions of the parties of the european free alliance and the greens of this house . mr president , before we start to my speech i should like to support the condemnation attack it has cost the lives an office president-elect of the people , and at a militant as well councillor on partido popular in catalonia , in spain . for this reason , i welcome the fact that my political group and in my view , the majority of our parliament , we will stop tow to play the role of a sounding for the exploitation of the current crisis . his life is in great danger . the league of human rights is suspended , your premises are precintados and its president , moktar trifi , has been announced before the courts , you have just to say so , the 25th december . activists of human rights , members of unions , professionals , journalists and students continuously reported on the commit atrocities which the authorities . your state is extremely delicate . the harassment daily and the tundas they receive all democrats really have generalized . i hope that in this case the judicial system chileno should continue to demonstrating independence and efficiency . we know that the heads of mission of the european union are to closely monitor the political situation in the country . finally , i should like to mention the crucial role played by parliament , which has helped to raise awareness and to intensify the dialogue on these matters through visits parliamentary and through public debates like this . laurent gbagbo must start a genuine policy of national reconciliation , which includes break with the speech on the concept of ivoirité , amending the constitution racist and the holding of democratic elections where none of the candidates quede excluded . otherwise , the risks of secession and war civil no will make only increase . mr president , months now reports of ivory coast have come causing justified alarm in european public opinion and the corresponding concern in our parliament . conditions for this are : nobody feel they are excluded , to revoke the supreme court ordained by the military power , and that the head of state unambiguous be involved in the process of restoration of democracy and to listen views of the committee for national reconciliation . the concept of ivoirité seems to me , in my opinion , well founded . there available half-dozen around the copies in the chair . mr president , on behalf of the greens , we also withdraw our motion for a resolution . mr president , i can confirm what has just to express one point . ( the minutes were approved ) in relation to these people , they must practise different policies head-on both the issue of the necessary assistance as the question of the coverage of expenditure , especially for the benefit of the disabled people whose relatives office really cannot be made of them final and completely . mr president , i am very happy to speak on behalf of the group of the greens / european free alliance and congratulate the rapporteur for this excellent report . currently , people increasingly has greater expectations of living resources sanitation , thanks to the information , assistance on , to housing and the regimes of pensions . who can do something , with many recommendations , governments member state governments of the autonomous communities , as well municipalities provinces . the basis of this concept life is on the family , where human grows since childhood . we often happens that , in recent years of our lives , enfermamos very seriously , we stay completely maimed and need the help of all . i would like , finally , emphasise something linked to the medical care . it will then claiming that women are not owed involved in work to men litter pen work . first analysis , this may seem a disadvantage . we will find the means and the way for that to happen . the innumerable elderly active should encourage us to everyone to fight for a society where the solidarity between generations may not just a catchword . these measures operation be right for the different situations and features as regards the quality of life and the self-sufficient economic . only a joint effort permanent us will be able to help fewest . there must be a margin is suited to preferences and individual decisions . if someone finds all objects to it plenty to our colleague , which requested that the begrudge - very important above all their glasses , because mrs flemming was behind you , mr fatuzzo . finally , with this matter back to introduce explicitly in the text the possibility actions in favour of the products in the outermost regions and their logos . another issue which must be stressed is the methods of production in europe , in environmentally and with animals . that is why i am also pleased by the creation of a working group on biotechnology in the european parliament this week . naturally , these measures institutional communication must become supplementing the operations unaffected organised especially for the great distribution . if they had transposed proposals here in parliament were agreed on three occasions by a majority -pero this demonstrates yet again , in powerlessness from parliament - there should fallow land could cultivate legumes , could be posing clover and allow pastase livestock , could have availability of more basic foodstuffs , more protein is to livestock . this is the responsibility of producers , of sellers and the organisations of the branches of production , but not of the european union . we must ask why we have failed in the past crunch creamed that the european industry loutish the resources available . of course , if we can produce and not to further promote food malign for the environment , aware of the conditions of animals and sell on the international markets , then we really fulfilling the original remit of the common agricultural policy . it comes to amendments nos 9 and 22 , through calls on the creation of a committee special management , as well as amendments nos 7 , 19 , 23 and 27 , in which require further changes the procedure , i must say that the commission must adhere to a few rules of procedure consistent . all that recall that in europe is still possible feed to taste is quite justified . mr president , we have scientifically proven that the moderate consumption of wine is one of the best ways of preventing the cancer , the infarto , alzheimer 's disease and many others . . ( nl ) i would like to commend the rapporteur for the work .