we know very well that the present treaties are not enough and that , in the future , it will be necessary to develop a structure better and different for the european union , a structure more constitutional which also make clear what the competence of the member states and which belong to the union . mensajes concern in the first place to economic and social problems which we are passing , in spite of a sustainable growth , the result of years of effort on the part of all our citizens . the current situation , untenable for many hauliers self-employed and for the sector of agriculture , must improve without a doubt . in itself , it is good to reach an agreement on the procedures , but we have to ensure that this system is not likely to be used as a weapon policy . now they also have clear rights which must be respected . i agree with a sign of warning against the return , some are tempted to the intergovernmental methods . many want a federation of nation states . the rapporteurs have pointed out the quality of the debate and also the need to go further . of course , i can only agree with them . in the past i say that , before making a statement , we need to learn , to know and to assess the forces of available , given that the speech political must be realistic and to respond to the reality of the forces and the objectives that we all want . i would like started by this closer cooperation in order to give a few examples of the new potential in europe . the vote will take place today at 12.30 p.m . the commission cannot accept amendment no 12 . i shall be voting in favour of the adoption of the draft regulation . the reports of the court of accounts of europe do not leave to point out these subestimaciones , from greece for portugal . therefore , we did not vote in favour of this report . in its supporters , these buses are not only more cheaply and versátiles internationally , but also more environmentally friendly because use less fuel per passenger . it also calls for establishing reference values to disseminate best practice throughout the eu . a charter binding covering all cases possible and that spells rights which taxation is absolutely legal to raise difficulties later on . i would like to thank both for his excellent work . however , we believe that this cannot be concluded in nice in less than three months , for this reason we cannot vote in favour of the charter should be included in the treaty in the nice summit . - ( de ) the group of european csu welcomes the fact that in the present draft charter of fundamental rights to copy and make visible fundamental rights that citizens will maintain against the institutions and the eu institutions . it reflects the liberal europe which is being built . in fact , i would have liked this charter withdraw to be able to continue working on it , as propose many non-governmental organisations in 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 like to table that next year , parliament is not a general report , but country reports in order to stress that ensuring the development of a differentiated of the negotiations . i believe , secondly , that on the basis of the work undertaken by the previous presidencies and by the commission , the french presidency will be in a position - at least , i hope - to present an assessment needs of the accession process . i have said , and i have no difficulty in repeat it here , that the french presidency will not shirk any of the difficulties which will be presented , which does not mean that we will have the time and the means to deal with each of them . this issue is entirely legitimate , but it is necessary zanjarla correctly and precise . enlargement is a broad perspective that we should approach with vision and with great generosity . it is not the result of the intergovernmental conference be in accordance with the formidable demands of adapting that enlargement entails . the second great change that we are experiencing and that europe must adapt is the enormous speed of economic development , which leads to the global market and global competition . fourth point : this is also evident from the principle of granted to the member states which have been incorporated after the negotiations on a fair chance to join those who have started before . in the sectors where it is necessary to make massive investment and in the long term to achieve the levels of the eu , it must be borne in mind that , in the same s circumstances , the current member states also disfrutaron long transitional periods . in the protection of borders and the fight conra crime will apply equally our standards and the advantages of european cooperation . look again trade flows which now exist between the european union and the countries of central and eastern europe . i was pleased to hear the commissioner has started , finally , to inform the people that the fears of the talks do not have to be certain . this compromise , which they themselves it acquired , must be applied to be possible to membership of the european union . for this we need the support of the commission , because although we have the will , sometimes lack ammunition essential . this is something essential in order to be able , as the european union , to set the objectives aimed at the implementation of our own internal reforms . however , aspects and issues of scale of which we disagree with . this is damaging to the european union , its future independent in connection with north america and also a policy of defence and security policy in europe , which also introduces risks with russia and with other countries . we hope that results and that we do not have to postpone for another intergovernmental conference is to be done to ensure that enlargement can take place . - ( fr ) i will be brief , as i have been a moment ago , because 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 to work in an information campaign , that commissioner verheugen wants to be comprehensive and decentralised . but - and will be my last words , because i want to say clearly : i am pessimistic , i am not mistaken halves , i would like an option vigorous with regard to enlargement - to have credibility , we also need to be serious , we must understand , it is necessary also to be able to take up the accession of the people of the peoples of the candidate countries and our peoples . for the moment , i do not see any need to talk about previsiones perspective in connection with enlargement . i can say today not a single country . for the same reason have expressed the wish to join the european union . now we are going to give the floor to the various rapporteurs . i have been given the task to be rapporteur in connection with estonia . as conservative , i am very carefully with taxpayers ' money . i believe that only then will have an idea of approximately that people have succeeded in latvia in recent years . this is not enough , an overall strategy must address more closely to the citizens . lithuania has a considerable potential for economic growth in the long term . in the broadest sense of the european union 's cooperation with the russian federation . and i have here a sensitive issue : the support of the public , inside and outside the european union . as a result of a sensible fiscal policy , the direct foreign investments of last year exceeded 5.450. million euros . we do not want interfere and much less we germans . democracy , slovakia is evolving stable and before we have seen the opposite . in this speech , i propose to highlight and to systematize the six aspects of the situation in hungary with a view to membership of the european union , worthy of mention in particular . for this reason , i am pleased to see that has been discussed this matter in the general report on enlargement . finally , i have mentioned a cloud ominous hangs over europe , and i have to specify that i personally . a 23 years agents secret bulgarians launched a campaign criminal in western europe and attack certain people , including my friend georgi markov , writer known and an integral part of the media , who was murdered in a street in london in full . the creation of a high level group is something which i commend my colleagues . the report which i have the honour of offer , and that has been approved unanimously in committee noted that the part of the territory controlled by the authority legal fulfils the copenhagen political criteria . to this end , and without prejudice , of course , the role of the commission , our high representative for the cfsp , mr solana , will play a key role . the main problem in malta is still consists in the accession process is assessed differently by the government and the opposition and the european union is important that this accession process to run continued . even between the usa and mexico levels are closest , which is why , in the area of the internal market , we spoke in favour of a strategy recapacitada , flexible and appropriate to the challenges . but i would also like to say at this point that i respect the citizens of the countries of central and eastern europe , who ten years ago had the courage to take to the streets and to implement this process . the information society is important for the former and for the new industry . we cannot leave blinded by the percentage of community law set out in national legislation . this means that the environment only to recover sensitive in eastern europe when within between 15 and 20 years from now . it is unacceptably long . that also applies to the transport of live animals for slaughter , which is degrading . we are trying to impose an obligation to carry out assessments of the consequences for health in the case of all the legislation of importance . my report to talk about the european union and to show that the european regional development funds can no longer otorgándose on the basis of a mere distribution accounting between regions or communities . elmar brok has started his intervention with the point that we are going to be the beneficiaries of enlargement , in particular that we are on this side of the current external border . the internal shipping will be important for environmental reasons , because we must take the road freight and if we cannot transporting them to the railways then we must use the means of the sea and on water . it has been a matter of selfishness and populism , and the change to the low of the euro has not helped certainly in the right direction . our message to the candidate countries is as follows : do not stop confusing for the extension of the reports before us , of the issues . unfortunately , at this moment there are many parties which have removed mask ideological and show , therefore , very few ideals and too materialism . if we need to postpone the right to free the acquisition of land and shelter for use in the family , let us do so . it is up to now , but it can be put at risk because of the lack of transparency and resistance obvious , but not public , some governments . furthermore , where are the millions of jobs promised by the treaty of maastricht ? at the time , we are reviewing the treaties , some member states call for a new reform . the majority of the for international studies show that enlargement means benefits macroeconomic . however , except minorities insignificant , no political group is calling into question the main objective of the policy sympathetic to join as soon as possible in the european union . once the union had extended quickly , we should diferenciarla remarkable , as outlined in the position on the enlargement adopted by the group of the european liberal , democrat and reform party . for me there is no doubt that the obligatory regime and institutional operating in this country as a result of many long-term consequences for the health of children orphans . i ask you to support the relevant amendments . even we , european politicians , we said very little understanding in the process of negotiation . cyprus will be a sort of a bridge to the countries of the region . i wish the negotiators to continue its work with success in this important area . of course , it is also important for a second form of communication between our countries and the countries that wish to accede to convey what is in the european union . we cannot give ourselves the luxury of losing occasions such as those that it was at the beginning of the 1990s . . mr president , first of all , as the socialist rapporteur for the report on romania , i would like to congratulate the rapporteur for her excellent report . it is for the institutions , for the member states , for all of us , to show up this challenge , also with regard to the fears of our own public , and to regain encouragement , ambition and the vision of europe 's founding fathers . unfortunately , i have the impression that this process of enlargement despite the many fine words and applied openness and closure of numerous chapters , it is not driven by the council with the necessary political energy . many countries of the european union failure similar problems at some stage of their development and can advise bulgaria to help to overcome those with which is now facing . democracy is not just a question of majority but a codecision procedure balanced of minorities . the candidate countries must be regarded and its accession dependent on their own development . at the same time we have to recognize the efforts made by countries such as lithuania , to compensate for the lost time . for this reason , lies in our interest to extend our legal system and freedoms to romania and this is certainly a point in the debate with our public opinion . however , there is a subject on which there is great interest : enlargement . my group supports the deadlines transitional periods in the area of the environment to a maximum of five years . . mr president , it is imperative that we give a positive impetus to enlargement . certainly the debate remains open on the order of the entry of these countries , because they will have to see the progress of its internal reforms . i am glad that the report is so positive and that slovenia has done really massive to meet the criteria - and i have seen on several occasions as head of the delegation is still the commissioner . in my opinion , this proposal deserves to be examined . these forms of violence and trade in women must be condemned and be fought with all the means , both in the eu and in the candidate countries . the , with this occasion , i would like to share the thoughts and ideas of many members in terms of the need to look at once and for all attention , the issue of the limits of europe and therefore , how much is going to extend , as well as the desirability of drafting a report on particular of the european parliament . the minutes of yesterday 's sitting have been distributed . thank you . from time to time we say in this house that in a europe of the citizens , the rights must be enshrined properly in the law of the union . i put to the vote the request for postponement of the committee on legal affairs and the internal market . we know that the undesirable substances involved almost never affect immediately , but they are harmful substances in the long term , substances long life and bioaccumulative , such as dioxins , aflatoxinas , and heavy metals , such as cadmium , lead and mercury . we cannot seek to blame . if allows ' dilute " products in this case , we must demand at least that can inform the services of control and public that the product has been diluted , must also to make and to hold a public debate this problem . however , it must be clear that the dioxin crisis was the result of criminal acts that contravenían existing rules . . mr president , i would like to thank the members who spoke before me . it is a pressing need . for example , the limit value for fish meal is different from that proposed for products of animal origin marine pollution . it is high time to do away with an interpretation unfounded the principle of subsidiarity , which aims to increase every day the protection of brussels on our nations . like the rapporteur , i believe that there are grounds for all these things and to analyse the substances which you mentioned , although they are toxic for themselves , show increases in the highest standards . unfortunately has lost a great deal of knowledge legacy , the wisdom a farmer , in an industrial production in which the animals have been reduced to be production units and goods . the new regulations fusionarán , harmonised and will simplify requirements in terms of hygiene very complex and detailed that until now were dgs in numerous directives . according to my enquiries , the number of those who reporting on the exact content is relatively meagre . secondly , it is clear that in spite of everything is going to introduce a change which affects the farmers , which are the producers of raw materials used in animal feed . in the future , they are being forced to destroy a number considerably greater items of raw materials . these allowances are necessary , but it is clear that the farmers themselves esmeran as far as possible to garnatizar the health of their animals . amendment no 18 proposes explicitly include water in the definition of feedingstuffs . on the basis of these the scientific assessments of the elements of risk , the commission will propose to the member states appropriate measures to limit the presence of these substances in animal feed . having considered the amendments tabled for approval in this plenary , i am grateful for the support of parliament to the proposal . in general terms , therefore , the commission can accept 15 of the 27 amendments . i am not add with theirs . the commission has undertaken to develop and has also announced that it cannot act overnight . the farmers simply need to be able to see greater accuracy , also in figures percentage - at least when soliciten- , everything contained in the compound feedingstuff and what proportion is present . mr 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 we can devise a system of declaration more transparent for feedingstuffs . all this , of course , is due to the tragedy of bse , which has been a real saga , with different incidents . we cannot accept the use of harmful substances , harmful to human and animal health . but let us start by positive . the present proposal is the first of a number of initiatives based on the white paper on food safety . thank you very much , commissioner . ( parliament adopted the resolution ) report ( a5-0248 / 2000 ) by mr queiró , on behalf of the committee on foreign affairs , human rights , common security and defence policy , on the application for accession of hungary into the european union and on the development of the negotiations [ com ( 1999 ) 505 - c5-0028 / 2000 - 1997 / 2175 ( cos ) ] report ( a5-0247 / 2000 ) by baroness nicholson of winterbourne , on behalf of the committee on foreign affairs , human rights , common security and defence policy , on the application for accession in romania to the european union and the development of the negotiations [ com ( 1999 ) 510 - c5-0033 / 2000 - 1997 / 2171 ( cos ) ] thirdly , perhaps the most difficult , that the council will approve new measures institutional which will allow the community to operate effectively , efficient and democratic after enlargement . although i agree with the principles of article 13 , it is clear that the secondary legislation which the european union produces on the basis of it is sometimes very far , and that there is no reason to deny the candidate countries have a right to the differentiation of culture . to conclude , i will insist on the fact that the enlargement process must be done in a progressive , the pace of the adaptation of the candidate countries . in the current context and given the voices have started to listen challenging the enlargement of the european union , it is important that this parliament to give a clear political signal in favour of it . . ( fr ) ever since its creation , the european union 's purpose is to bring together the peoples . the criteria of 1993 copenhagen council on democracy or the ability to compete strengthen , by way of ' acquis communautaire ' , the reign of capitalism the savage and destroying . in these circumstances , a flight forward in the enlargement process runs the risk of emphasising flows populist and mindset which demonstrate here and there . in the agenda of this sitting there is a report on equal opportunities for women and men , which is once again to give an indication of how the poor results is making the community acquis in practice it is precisely in this area . who could , in fact , denying the entry into the european home to poland copérnico and john paul ii , hungary martyrdom in 1956 in budapest , or capital-símbolo , prague , when people 's democracies defenestraban head of state and aplastaban to the people of jan palach inmolado freedom ? a europe greater and more work needs new and greater financial resources . i would like to take this opportunity to welcome to the elderly and pensioners in estonia hope that attention should be given to their opportunities to live within the european union . if latvia is still progress and the european union is adapted its institutional structure and its policies to be able to cope with enlargement , i do not see any reason why latvia should not be accepted in the union . if lithuania you continue to work and the european union is adapted its institutional structure and its policies to be able to cope with enlargement , i do not see any reason why lithuania should not be accepted in the union . in the area of the environment , we also have checked progress obvious , with the creation of ' fund national for the protection of on the environment , public health and consumer policy " and the implementation of the principle of " contaminador-pagador " . by allowing the entry of poland in the common house , the union will do justice to the newly arrived : justice which has been denied for too long . i look forward to the early incorporation of the czech republic . i welcome the report mr queiró , on the application for accession of hungary into the european union and i share the majority of the conclusions which comes the rapporteur . i await with interest that bulgaria the union in the not too distant future . poos report ( a5-0249 / 2000 ) it is a point of view fair and balanced that the council of ministers must take seriously . i hope that the negotiations which have been kept under the auspices of nations together can have results , so that both communities , cyprus and greek , benefit together of the advantages of its entry into the eu within a republic reunited . i very much welcome the poos report on the application for accession of cyprus to the european union . however , we , the consumer , we are in the final link in the food chain , and so are the recipient at the end of abuse and counterfeiting with food . we are particularly concerned about that , at european level and specific , food safety will from the dehesa to table . it is precisely because we are in favour of the development of cooperation , really fraternal and between partners really equal , between all the countries of the world , we have no intention , with our vote , to conceal a trickery . the council informed parliament before the vote in committee , but with a time very small , ruling out deliberately any possibility of a debate additional me or with parliament . in my report i am in favour of greater representation and the participation of the ngos , greater accountability to parliament , the preparation of an annual report to be discussed in parliament , the highest possible level of transparency , the promotion of remember the past in the fight against prejudice and the recognition of the to multiple discrimination . at the same time , we must take into account the legitimate interests of employees . as the main responsibility to solve the problems of discrimination in the workplace , the social partners are more favourable position to propose solutions practicable . jenny was the collective ' franco-german charter ' . that was the coordinator of the group and i and invited the hearings on article 13 . práctica because the directives and action programmes encourage the member states to combat discrimination based on the same premises and that the commission to fulfil its role as guardian of the treaties and also a pioneer in social debate . if the present legal basis released funds for new actions preparatory , their funding within this category could lead to a reduction of appropriations for other policies . ladies and gentlemen , we are faced with a proposal for a framework directive necessary but not enough , whose mechanisms we will have the opportunity to improve after a period of application . i hope that the commission to study carefully the legislation in the field of discrimination based on sex in the light of this new directive . i congratulate the commission and my colleagues who have produced the report . i welcome the report 's recommendation mann organisations of an ideological the possibility of demanding staff certain requirements for office in connection with this . the speed with which the institutions have made use of the powers of amsterdam , commissioner , shows that the european union is still a pioneer in equal opportunities , and i would like to thank very clearly to the european commission . the presence of discrimination very diverse 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 express the distress of the way in which europe and the member states are doing in relation to the issue of discrimination , racism and xenophobia . can you explain the commissioner why the commission disassociating ? secondly , while recognizing their importance , in my view is a problem that is to invite ngos to participate in the implementation of the programme , regardless of its size , their characteristics and its action . the group of the european liberal , democrat and reform party and democratic has considered all this , but in particular the activities of parliament who wanted to insist , also , and above all , in the prevention of the phenomenon system of good practice . it represents a challenge for all of us because all judge people for the first impression . . mr president , to fight and legislate against discrimination is tantamount to recognise that there are even which often are ' legalised " because they are trivializadas . the first cnucyd , the united nations conference for trade and development , took place in 1963 in geneva the principle of inequalities compensatory , and therefore of discrimination . in fact , the information and awareness-raising are of fundamental importance in this area , should serve as a catalyst for to impress upon a new mentality , a new way of thinking and venzan radically these prejudice still widespread among the people and to guarantee the real equality of all the citizens in terms of rights . therefore , it is important that progress with the two legislative initiatives now under discussion , but improves in some respects and increasing the sums provided for the financing of the programme and reflecting the political importance of this fight against discrimination . in particular , the agreement on the principle of adjustments reasonable , in which have been pioneers sweden and ireland , will ensure that employers throughout europe adapt their places of work , will acquire equipment special and alter their working practices in such a way that employees of disabled people are really a fair chance . article 13 is the point of departure for a new objective of the eu : combat discrimination or the unequal treatment of the citizens at the causes listed in the same . the second point i wish to make is unfortunately the serious mistake committed by the commission with this first package to prioritise between the causes of discrimination . . mr president , the discrimination on the grounds of religion is as unacceptable as any other form of discrimination . as the worldly aspects convinced that i am not would know accept it . however , the generous idea to recognise every citizen of the greatest possible freedom , provided that is compatible with the same freedom for the other , conflicts , even today , with obstacles : and other of law . one of the directives has already been adopted in record time , and i very much hope that the other is adopted in november , during the french presidency . some do not comply with other legal requirements , for example , the amendment relating to the provisions of the committees . on the other hand , i cannot accept amendment no 38 , which proposes to remove article 5 of the list of differences of treatment for reasons of age , which can be justified . parliament has mentioned the important issue of the conformity of contracts . it is the first time that we allow joint projects in this programme of action . it is clear that the more universal code , more efficient . article 7 of the code obliges the member states undertake to prevent exports that might get out of hand to end users undesirable . . ( it ) mr president , i have to confess that i am nostalgia of the times that we in the european parliament , as well as from the various movements pacifists and trade unions , incitaba to think and act towards a gradual reduction of the manufacture of weapons and we wondered how to make the production devising civilian production . in view of the situation in which are now the planet and our continent after the end of the cold war and the breakdown of balance established by the terror of weapons of mass destruction , such behaviour would be irresponsible . these weapons have become , to say , the symbol of anarchy in many places in the world . the cfsp understands activities to combat crises outside the limits of the eu and not something that could be seen as a common defence policy . they designed to prevent the export of arms to the governments who commit violations of human rights , the conflict regions or regions launched a career in terms of weapons . the commission , in close cooperation with the member states , participated actively in the formulation of the joint action of the european union on small arms and light weapons . the next item is the commission to make a statement on the area of research in europe . making forms of intervention in the longer term , the mid-term reviews between the support of projects and the financing of the institutions , the use of the instruments with variable geometry offered by the treaty , and more specifically the participation of the union in national programmes as provided for in article 169 of the treaty . what we want to strengthen this hierarchy , and this depends on the way of intervention . you say that thinks shake-up total of the framework programme . i believe that today we need structured european research area , that is to say something which goes beyond the framework programme which comes as a supplement national programmes , we need an element structuring , which means that we must accept formulae . thank you for your intervention and constructive spirit . in regard to the points with the stoa , i believe that we must do something together , since it is something which affects the house , the joint research centre , the institutes vision present in several member states . it seems that the commission is moving in leaps and bounds towards the completion of the european research area . there will be a chapter complete on science , society and the citizens . there has been contacts with the greek authorities , ireland and portugal to ask the government of these countries to speed up the submission to the commission of its projects of the cohesion fund . perhaps the absence of service which i have just mentioned , and that existed in the commission previous devoted exclusively to the cohesion fund allowed to be more specific elements . my second question is : regardless of the cohesion fund , there are of the community support framework , the structural funds , the regional programmes , etc. what countries have received the projects definitive estimates and programmes which countries have already adopted ? in 1989 , the commission presented a new proposal , which should offer greater flexibility . bolkestein and , despite the fact that the general rule of the treaties bans that copper more foreign companies that internal , should implement the legislation on fair competition in europe in cases where taxation is completely disproportionate . we have to look at the effect that may have in this situation the legislation on competition , despite the general rule that these issues are the prerogative of the member states . if we want to retain the fuel , the way of doing this is through the tax , and not through other forms of taxation . i would like to say to mr purvis that the natural handicaps and regional is a matter which is probably a matter for national governments , as part of their electorate is in these areas remote and peripheral regions . mr president , commissioner , ladies and gentlemen , i am grateful for the information you . the spring , and the summer past , the european commission made a general review of their activities and human resources . there are those who claim . these children are used more and more tourists and business people , mostly come from europe . the commission is convinced that all companies can prepare in time for the final step to the euro , including the adaptation of their systems and software . the debate político-filosófico is no longer on the agenda , but in general we can look at the dangers of a referendum , but perhaps in another context . the same applies to the elk . recently there has been sent a reminder to the french authorities . in connection with the candidate countries , i can tell you that have been held meetings with them in connection with this issue of the transport of animals and have reached agreements at the outset . however , in the season sows in the spring , the commission has been informed that were eavesdrop seed imported varieties traditional of different species , including cotton , containing leftovers of seeds genetically modified . however , after consulting its services , i am in a position to inform you that a directive on of electrical goods , the directive on the limits of tension electricity , as well as the directive on radio equipment and terminals of telecommunications , latter state of the essential requirements in terms of security computer equipment for private use or in the workplace . the with me , however , that in this case the distinction between security in the workplace , in a class school or for a child to do their homework is a false distinction ? perhaps more effective hand of president khatami . today aung san suu kyi is back under arrest . so i am reluctant to go further in terms of trade or to advise what further measures in the field of trade or investment . question no 15 by ( h-0769 / 00 ) : my informers spoke to some of the meetings of the elections , for example , those who had seen . questions nos 16 to 44 will receive written answers . what we want is a european report established that it would be published and submitted to the examination of this parliament . we should concentrate on move to produce weapons instead of thinking in the way to compete with other countries manufacturers of weapons of the world . the five permanent members of the security council , which supposedly safeguard our security , should pay attention to these proposals and negotiate as soon as possible an accommodation really worthy of the 21st century . the debate today is an important step in the reform process which began the prodi commission a little more than a year ago . i cannot help feeling that in his career to draw up a proposal within the time limit set by the white paper on the reform , the commission does not properly to the details . therefore , i propose that both the financial controller as the internal auditor to make annual reports serbia their activities . the van hulten report is exacerbated , rightly , the differentiation in which the commission advocates and provides a good impetus for the exchange of best practices between the institutions . we hope that this will not repeat it . if we determine something for the institutions large , it must be applied to the whole hierarchy independence that the committee of wise men has outlined . in the past , we have seen very often that the excessive delay the decision-making processes increased frustration between complainants and a loss of confidence in the european institutions . i would like to say to the commissioner that this report is only an intermediate step , and an interim stage means that it is the first step in the construction of a bridge between the system we have now of control and the system that we want to achieve after the reform . this is the content of the proposal . only when this will introduce the for sampling , the selection , which monitors often . as a result , beyond mere words , we are aware that the task is not at all easy . of course , i also think that neither the politicians nor technical can we tackle the problem we alone . the majority of children and adolescents is growing , however , fortunately , in a way that presents no such problems . i fully agree with the president of the commission on the need to draw up this catalogue similar to a constitution and , in my opinion , it is clear that must be strengthened the principle of subsidiarity and that the eu must therefore refrain from making policy in the large number of areas where the political initiatives are not cross-border . information from throughout the world and all the areas of knowledge comes at a very short time our houses and the communication by means of the whole planet is for them an experience on a daily basis . detenidos very little time afterwards , declared police : " is curious , to the series television , does not leave catch so easily ' . the legislators - and i will end here , mr president - cannot solve everything , but they must sometimes to recall the rights and obligations of each one . i am also very sensitive to the comments that have been made on education , on the training to learn to read images , on the awareness of the young generations to have a rapprochement criticism half and not eat anything , at any time and in any way . nothing will do more damage to the views that are included the fact that a report like this progress or not to make possible greater mobility or does not begin , at least , to break down barriers faced today mobility education . the outstanding problems in the different member states are different nature , for example , different rules on social security , grants , the right of residence , taxation and the lack of mutual recognition of qualifications and stages . it is high time that europe should pay attention to the good implementation of programmes such as socrates and youth for europe . the experience on the mobility of students and teachers shows that the real difficulties of the free movement is not are both in the authorities of education , but rather in the fields of action of the authorities of the social security , of finance and immigration . it has been mentioned as an example of the socrates programme . there has to be an inspection clear , control of a clear , even if it is for sampling , and , above all , a window , a website , where the pupils can collect their complaints . that is why we want to include the category of researchers in the field of application of the recommendations . it is easy to do so in a speech , but not in practice . the debate is closed . we appreciate its action , similar to the president chirac or minister joska fischer . the union must speak with a single voice in foreign policy and reflect a defence capability and security policy . we need a forum of decision-making to tackle issues far-reaching for both sides of migration flows , the transfer of production factors , of energy supply . the proposal for a resolution on the reports by the commission , on which you are going to speak later , in some detail . this is clearly in the report prepared by the finnish presidency on women and decision-making . the indicators that he has produced will make it possible to assess the progress made . apart from that conference of ministers and the discussion on equality professional , two texts very important , specifically dedicated to equality , but the relevant to the council on employment and social affairs , are worthy of mention . the second relates to the principle of non-discrimination , including the based on sex . with regard to the reports , i must say , moreover - , madam president-in-office of the council also dealt with this becomes that one of the major problems in the eu are , of course the major cultural differences . the reports presented here are a good proof of this . we must ensure that the directive on equal opportunities really part of the regulation . i believe that this method , adopted in the first place by finland , it is feasible in many sectors and , as part of the strategy of gender equality of the commission , we can expect much of it . in the name of equality of opportunity , french women have acquired , thanks to europe , the right to work at night . as a citizen of the french , this vision of the world is particularly foreign . despite these observations , we will vote in favour of this report , therefore , of course , we are in favour of equal opportunities , but it is above all due respect for everyone . the deprive mothers the freedom to educate their children without remuneration , will the bill later in the form of crime youth and vandalism . in this context i would remind you of our report on the division of the derived rights of pensions in the event of divorce whereby the pensions of survival and retirement age were incorporated in the directive in 1979 . women polish we were very grateful for having made it clear that the representative present there is not conveyed the attitude of women polish . a greater involvement of women in all levels of government and in all areas of life is essential to give greater depth democracy and to achieve and maintain peace . in conclusion , i should like to refer to the situation of women in the candidate countries to the european union . the council , especially those who make up , in this area the important task to guide europe in the fight against mafias exploitation of women this slave trade is not something that politicians can escape , evade or ignore . of the reports and speeches that today we are analysing can assume , as we already knew many of us , that the problem of equal opportunities is a problem of structural and that , to deal with , we need global strategies , because women are not a category or a social group uniform or any collective . it is true that i was a little sad to see that maria co-rapporteurs roseira he was this post . two members have mentioned new social rights , new rights tax . thirdly , because they are the strategic , not only for the european union - even have at our disposal an image of the situation in the charter of fundamental rights has played an important role - but also at national level , as can the member states through benchmarking to establish national targets . the joint debate is closed . these amendments are studied in the new context of the interinstitutional agreement and , therefore , parliament can compromise with not insisting on these amendments comitology given that have been overcome in any way by the new interinstitutional framework . however , i , personally , i still think that the text adopted at the time by the european parliament responded much better to the new realities which arose of the internal market and the liberalisation of the markets , to the extent to which the elements of clarification and control which loaded with the amendments are not accepted initiating a greater guarantee that the regulations was going to be met and that were to follow the same procedures in terms of its implementation . if we want to third countries to accept the commitments , the european community must be the first to ensure compliance with their own rules , because if a country has the opportunity to put in the community products by way of smuggling what is going to disturb to negotiate with us any kind of granting ? furthermore , the amendment tabled by parliament on customs formalities through declarations in information technology , accepted by the council , will lead to the customs administrations of the member states to fitted with the means internet contexts of control of the most modern means . but now it is too late , because you have just take the vote and the members have voted in favour . vote ( continuation ) report ( a5-0198 / 2000 ) on the annual reports of the commission ' equal opportunities for women and men in the european union - in 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 the first time that i am speaking on the mobility of students and of the body of teachers . this report is even more important that occurs in a critical time for the european union : that of enlargement . the discrimination are not fighting creating jobs administrative costs , but by changing the mentality of the people . i have voted against the report mann , therefore , although it is necessary , indeed , to try to achieve equal treatment of people in the field of employment and labour , we should not take the zeal so far to abandon all protection of freedom and respect for the rule of law . as the worldly aspects convinced that i am , i have not been able to concur with it . the snp welcomes this directive and its aim to abolish discrimination in the workplace . if we want to draw up a directive plausible and viable cannot weighing nothingness and illusions , because that is not what is expected of a legislative text . however , the eplp has major reservations about the following areas . there are also elements which , in our opinion , should be left to the discretion of the member states , such as the aplicaión general , the provision of training workers of certain groups of age , the nature of the system of mediation , and the way in which for smes to interpret the directive . van hulten quite rightly points in this interview that we can only begin with a positive agenda when they have been resolved problems such as fraud , wastage and the lack of efficiency and effectiveness in the decision-making process . the reason for my vote this report relates , in the main , with the question of closer relations between the european union and nato and also with the progress towards a common defence policy . in the report constitutes the export of arms in europe as a way to resolve conflicts in areas close to one another . however , i do not accept that requires a common defence policy , and a european security and defence policy in the nato . children are the first victims of violence on television . i am pleased that has made this study . in at community level will be a committee of experts with the mandate to produce a memorandum that sets the general principles for the protection of minors against the media . dybkjær report ( a5-0198 / 2000 ) it is particularly interesting to the fact that , for the first time , it is clear the need to assess the effectiveness of political initiatives with the annual reports of the commission . peru . mr president , in peru currently facing the time of uncertainty and all illusion the hope that the current situation to be resolved through a process , which guarantees all civil and political rights , which will serve to strengthen and the consolidation of democracy and peace in peru , a country which has suffered 25 deaths in the last fifteen years . the word in question is the word ' democracy ' . . mr president , ladies and gentlemen , the conditions under which held the elections 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 . and i believe it is also positive that the resolution includes a number of points clear and unambiguous specifically relating to the situation of women and to draw the attention of how necessary is that we are trying to help prevent the taliban regime to continue with its total discrimination against women . in the eu expects an important task . there can be done for the recognition of any member state , while we retain the policy of violation of human rights , in particular the discrimination systematic towards women . and this must be taken into account from the european institutions and also that crops drugs are being used to buy arms . however , will give it its full support to the neighbouring countries to help them to improve its resources in order to combat this evil . i believe that this is a good time to remind you of the need for the european union begins to draw up a policy of comprehensive with regard to latin america , possibly , could prevent these countries are crossing regularly crisis situations such as those that have occurred in some of them . . mr president , ladies and gentlemen , both the commission and parliament we can only with great satisfaction the release of jesuit spanish , mr alejandro matos castro , that occurred last week . b5-0782 / 2000 by mr haarder , on behalf of the group of the european liberal , democrat and reform party , on macedonia : the law of higher education and universities . for this reason , we are glad greatly that the problem of higher education seems aimed towards a solution really positive . this is , as far as i am concerned , a good example for all the neighbouring countries that it is not only to sow the hatred by means of education , as so often , but that education can also serve as the cradle to live together multi-étnica peaceful . i too would have preferred to have found a solution which deserved the approval of all the parties represented in parliament . let me take this opportunity to point out that the commission has already had a very good experience in cooperation with the high commissioner , mr van der stoel , is concerned . we are today discussing in this house only to express our regret . we are discussing mainly on what has happened , for what has happened and how we are going to remedy the situation , how we can help from now on , the commission and the european parliament , so that these events are not repeated in the future . in any case , mr president , we agree with this joint motion for a resolution , which we support as it stands , as a matter of urgent , and of course , on the basis of what i mentioned earlier , we do not agree with the amendments as urgent . with regard to the amendment on working conditions , there is a directive on this issue ; on the other hand , the formulation of the amendment is not as successful as the text . quite simply , this is not acceptable for the islands of the northern ones and to the east in scotland and nor is for the potential route from the north sea to the continent of europe , which i hope will be established in the not too distant future . i am glad that the greek government has suspended this exemption in the meantime . for this reason , the commission addressed to the greek government immediately of the sinking of samina express , requesting information about the application of community law in force . therefore , i wish to make the following question , and would appreciate the to ask the presidency , and i wonder if the abolition of friday some have begun to delete on thursday . i would like to say that , on the part of the european union , are in place the mechanisms for at the time when the will of the people of the serbian people to be respected , at the time that we have a government supported by the people who have voted in the ballot box by mr kostunica , we can have : first , an immediate lifting of sanctions and , secondly , a package of economic aid that can help to the serbian people of this is to re-establish its economy . perhaps decide at the moment in the streets in belgrade if the democratic change is starting now and if it can be done without violence . we condemn all the actions which can be seen as provocation , especially as regards the have been elevated to the status of saints places of jerusalem . and we must tenderle hand very symbolic - as was said by mr solana with this meeting in zagreb . the strange thing is the fact that the police and the israeli army has used bullets fragmentation , bullets that when they reach the body erupting tens of pieces and which are banned internationally , even in clashes between soldiers , and that have been used against citizens . i think that europe can do a great deal and must do a great deal in this direction with transparency and decision . consequently , we must do everything in our power to stop this fire as soon as possible . we must avoid the provocation , such as the action of ariel sharon . today the same thing has happened , and that is what prevents and prevented europe , in all these years , play a role as mediator in the middle east , leaving this role to the united states . i do not sacrifice the serbian population in the name of our objectives noble and morality , since that could mean the deaths of thousands of people in serbia and yugoslavia . madam president , as the last point i would like to propose that , as soon as possible and as there is a new government to yugoslavia , send a delegation from parliament to plan , together with the new government to yugoslavia , the reconstruction of a new serbia . madam president , ladies and gentlemen , it is clear that we are witnessing today probably an historic day in this parliament , the day on which may bring one of the last pillars of a dictatorship totalitarian in europe . . mr president , there is a problem as in the dossier german for urgent topics - and i am not sure whether the same is happening in the other language versions only sets the amendments of the gue / ngl group . there are no proposals for a resolution and the joint text . . mr president , i should just like to draw the attention of members on the lot of documents which we have brought this week to vote . if parliament be able to table amendments to the council decision , certainly would remind the social problems and unemployment of croatia resulting from the diet imposed this country , but in these circumstances there is no legal basis for such amendments . this is the opportunity to claim the same objectives in terms of the activity of the eib . . mr president , yesterday evening , we are talking about serbia and on the changes revolutionaries that are taking place there . for this reason , i would like to make an urgent appeal to my colleagues and , in particular to the council , so that during the negotiations for next year 's budget and the years later to stick to the maximum of the commission 's proposal , which in my opinion , has done the best assessment of the total costs in croatia and also in other areas of the balkans . in 1990 held democratic elections , which were considered internationally as free and fair . for this reason , this economic aid , this guarantee , but also a powerful request to the commission to support fully to this country deeply european , now governed democratically in accordance with the rule of law , and to put on the list of candidates for membership , because i believe that croatia has earned our full support . like the rapporteur , i wonder whether , in practice will have money for this purpose , above all , bearing in mind that , in short , it must establish a broad flow of monetary policy towards serbia and that the budget of the union is not going to increase . it is also of the delegation of croatia and our parliament asked the council to see it extended the mandate of the eib . i hope that start as soon as possible the contacts and , as well as for croatia , to grant aid to the serbian people that deserves all our respect . ( the minutes were approved ) therefore , it is with this in mind that invite women of the european parliament to participate in this delegation : on tuesday and wednesday there is a list and harvest signatures and accession to the delegation , precisely with the courage to set up between women bridges peace where , however , violence . in short , there has been more suffering for the basque people , and the spanish , certainly , spanish and basque people are tired of the current conflict . madam president , as you will recall , in the last part-session , evoqué the difficult situation of supporter of democracy british , james mawdsley , which had been illegally detained by the burmese authorities . madam president , in my case it is really a point of order . in fact , this report apparently technical , which does not seem bringing big changes political it is extremely important in that door , introduces the possibility of implementing genetic engineering in viticulture genetically modified . if we do not vote on the report , will produce delays . the council of state , as you said rejected this resource and has told us in the proper form this desestimación . however , the case is repeated and affects a colleague who , although it is of the ppe , does not belong to my political level in italy . that is why call for the introduction of a scoreboard social , as has also been made for the internal market , with clear measures , with deadlines maximum limits of time . madam minister , i hope that the council underpins the expectations of the european parliament , and i hope that in the nice summit will be translated into a european social policy agenda ambitious goals with which we can continue to work together in the years ahead . following the informal european council meeting on employment and social policy ' on 8 july last in paris , the presidency has asked all the actors involved - the european parliament , of course , the economic and social committee , the committee of the regions social partners , ngos , groups and committees of the council to communicate its proposals . oponer quantity to quality is a false debate and lisbon clearly established a double objective : more jobs and better quality . we need to promote mobility and at the same time to ensure the safety of handsomely professionals . we must try to make a list of the gaps that remain in the system and , in any case , to put them on the agenda . open coordination is , in our opinion , the way forward if we are going to secure a social europe . the implementation of the claims social vaunted in lisbon requires an effort in the community , an action plan for the creation of jobs in the services , particularly those associated with the information society . clearly the cooperation of the commission is important , but social problems are rooted local and manejarlos respecting the specific circumstances . the social acted as a factor correction of the effects of the most harmful of economic policies . the commission 's original proposal was much better without any amendments , and i congratulate the commissioner . anna diamantopoulou , for his excellent document it is an agenda presumption and i can remember what difficulties we are moving in the field of social protection in the last parliamentary term . i believe that it will be very positive to help to combine family and professional of women . i sometimes have the impression that the concept of modernisation means often the undermining of social protection . what are the basic points of the text ? it is still difficult to determine european objectives which have the same force for all the member states , since the reality is not the same for everyone . the committee has tabled 49 amendments . perhaps this relates only to parliament and the commission , but , commissioner . another point is the increase in the support of the community when it comes to judge the necessity of other initiatives , including , if necessary , the transposition of legislation , equality and the fight against discrimination . in the past have not been absent good ideas or the good schemes designed to achieve equality , but often failed its implementation . it is normal that the voice of women is by a handful of professionals in the demand that live injection of public money . equality of women and men in civil life , which will allow women the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms . i hope that , finally , the players men halfway here and to combat the role of gender and stereotypes outdated . i believe that in the meantime , we must thank him for having followed the debate , which was scheduled its presence during this debate . competition policy we must provide our companies better conditions for to be able to plan their production and , above all its future . consumers must have access to a wide range of high quality products and at competitive prices , and in the final analysis , this is the reason for further progress with the single market and , together with this , with free competition , because benefits to all our citizens . it is the decision to subsidise or the decision not to subsidise in the field of coal mineral . the point 16 of the report riis-jørgensen speaks of greater legal security in the treatment of applications mergers and shorter deadlines and effective appeals to the courts . in all cases of public undertakings must not its strength financial a watertight corporate governance , but to the past and present positions monopolies . we need to introduce more of the citizen in the information on competition policy , so that it noting the advantages . these are matters of great importance to the regional economy and for employment , and i hope that , in the future , this is demonstrated that this aid , the subsidies domestic relating to the development and the regional economy and whose factor exemplary is precisely the transport , can continue to be granted . this communication contains three messages right . evans for her excellent report on the legislation on state aid to the steel industry and on the eighth annual report on state aid in the european union . i would , therefore , to assure mr de palacio and mr karas , as well as other members who have spoken on these points , that the regulation has in mind their concerns . otherwise we shall be doing a disservice to competition and the consumer . the debate is closed . the facility develops article 119 of the treaty of the european union , which is still in force during the third stage of economic and monetary union only for the member states which do not participate in the single currency . . mr president , commissioner , honourable and gentlemen , i would like to thank because today we can discuss the proposal for a council directive amending the directive 68 / 193 / eec on the trade propagating material vegetative of the vine and i hope a vote in favour tomorrow . some of them were launched , on 5 july , the so-called beaune , where are expressing their concern to the introduction of gmos in the profession . the rules which provide for are in favour of the production of a material from plants diversified and which offers the best guarantees for health , which is fundamental , to accompany effectively the restructuring of vineyards in the community , key point of the new com for wine and over wine production . we must make loud and clear , it was not necessary to overload the articles of this directive with references to directive 90 / 220 review process less of wanting to promote the strength of genetic manipulation of the vine . i am pleased to inform you that we can accept amendments nos 35 to 40 tabled by mr graefe zu baringdorf , designed to strengthen the transposition of the requirements of security and the management under directive 90 / 220 . i would simply like to see that has not been asked parliament to give an opinion as such . madam president , on paragraph 14 of the minutes on the request for the waiver of parliamentary immunity of mr pacheco pereira . i shall be more precise about the qualified majority . on the weighting of votes , are still on the table two options well known : weighted simple for which confirms a slight , very slight majority , or a double majority , but with ways different , double simple majority or reponderada or a form of ' mesh size population ' . on the other hand , without prejudice an assessment of needs and the coordination of the financial assistance and financial a federal republic of yugoslavia , which encomendarán together the european commission and the world bank , the european council in biarritz - it was decided to grant a federal republic of yugoslavia a first for emergency humanitarian aid of eur 200 million . but , look , ladies and gentlemen , if i had to say spontaneous and very sincerely my impression , i would say : whatever the sensitivity of these issues -composición of the commission and the system of vote , it will not be based on that to measure the failure or the success of nice . another positive aspect was also the adoption of the charter of fundamental rights on the part of the heads of state and government , though , mr president-in-office of the council , i must remind the same time as to why this was possible . we do not have to kill platitude to the spirit of nice and , therefore , there is a fundamental priority in the 50 days left to increase the negotiations at political level . in this respect i would like to address my colleagues of the european people 's party - and i would ask you to mr poettering that i escuche- because we support in this house must defend outside . as we know of the actions of the prime ministers and presidents in biarritz on more tough issues of the reform of the treaty , the charter will probably will be the greatest trophy in nice . lanzando a great deal of consulting the people , the national parliaments , which will allow a letter based on the needs , the council would really in line with the aspirations european citizens . so we must call on all to return to the manufacture of our union , have the courage which had giscard d ' estaing and mr schmitt , to decide the election by universal suffrage of the european parliament in 1976 , and in 1979 , and decide that in 2009 , we will have a president of the european union , president of the commission . in this regard , i would like to respond to what mr poettering said on the division between the countries large and small . let me come with a few words to matters of external trade policy , because it is a matter entirely seriously . it is in any case , something precious which has been emphasised all the members of the european council . a second very positive has been the adoption of the charter in its entirety . apart from that , it seems to me that on this crucial issue for the future of the european union and its decision , biarritz achieved some so and we can only welcome this . i hope that we can convince , to make progress , in order to achieve positive results in nice . i cite two examples : one move in the right to work to the right to work , and a number of social rights included in the social charter revised of the council of europe does not appear in the charter . of the debates that have been taking place throughout europe , including in biarritz , it is clear that the larger member states are trying to intimidate or of the smaller member states to reform the european union in line with the line followed by the first and their wishes . the unhappy about the two extremes are the test for the negotiators are progressing towards a fair balance . the leadership of the european union has clearly formulated a vision . a commission based on criteria of representation of each and every one of the member states shows a vision little short-sighted . a union of this kind would centralised and would , the small states of the european union less power that the system two-chamber us gives of small states the americans . following the summit realises that were present all the parties concerned to find a way to put an end to violence and resume the dialogue between barak and arafat , we have seen how difficult it is to stop the clashes , even if there was a moment that found that would achieve . of course , some poor children they say to mr barón things that are not certain italy and my party . it is important that the introduction of a european tax on energy consumption , which up to now it has been blocked by the application of the principle of unanimity , progress . we should not allow between the member states to bring the fear that we can make progress towards solutions close a directory . in my opinion , the convention has done an excellent job and i am proud to have been a member of the same . in the latter case , the issue will be in which work this principle of the rotation strictly equal between large and small . the enlargement matters of qualified majority voting , together with the codecision procedure , the preservation of article 250 , in the present text , the place and the role of the commission in closer cooperation and not only on the first pillar : those are some of the elements which will allow us to judge the moment if , at the end of the day , success or failure . . ( fr ) mr president , first of all , i would like to thank jacques , jacques delors , thanks to altiero spinelli and fernand herman , thanks to all , vaclav havel carlo ciampi , ever since joschka fischer jacques chirac , michel barnier to pierre moscovici , chris patten costa simitis , including florence , and the multitude of existing members of the european parliament has taken up , from 1999 , the great movement in favour of a european constitution . it is not because we want to criticise in excess of the europe dealer , and it is a socialist says : we have been given more wealth for all . let us at least on this objective , and that we do , say how to achieve . i have had , mr president , very pleased to note that the proposals tabled recently the intergovernmental conference agree substantially with all or part of the criteria that i have outlined . . ( fr ) mr president , commissioner , rapporteurs , ladies and gentlemen , they wanted you to hold this morning , a debate on the issues on which the house considered necessary to complete the opinion on the intergovernmental conference that i said last april . thus , respecting the constitutional framework exists , it seems to me difficult - i warn you - to provide more than a procedure opinion advisory parliament out at the outset . you know very well , this means that we make certain elections , a scope rather more comprehensive than the regulation of the three requirements indicated previously . i myself have emphasised that the formula adopted for the charter was a path to explore . but i grasped well beyond the language , your question behind another concern . that is why i would like to thank you , in substance and in the way , the initiative that you have taken . the implementation of closer cooperation should not lead to the creation of new bodies that to join the union 's institutions . it is time to review the treaties . the european council is in breach of this european consensus basic with its refusal to integrate into the treaties of the european charter of fundamental rights , to give a legal value binding and give people whose rights being injured have the opportunity to come to the european court of justice . otherwise , i believe that it will not be possible to achieve a europe of the citizens . regarding paragraph 8 : the constitution will - and i quote - " issues that have been open ' . up to now , nobody has managed to explain what has changed . secondly , on an agenda insufficient , which has left to be particularly relevant to the future of the union and the interests of the citizens . mr president-in-office , it says that on the eve of the revolution ' bolshevik -acontecimiento that it was going to have such serious consequences in the world the church orthodox russia was facing complex discussions on the design of the bush corresponding cuaresma . therefore , the cooperation should offer all the guarantees that the rapporteur has proposed , open to all , respecting the spirit of the treaties and without object to the acquis communautaire . however , there is a point i would like to highlight : i do not think it right to require or progress towards the demand for a referendum compulsory in all the member states to adopt the amendments proposed . gil robles for his work . we have had a debate in detail on two issues which , it is different , they are at one point . we are prepared to ensure that we vote during the november part-session , allowing adopted during the french presidency . ( parliament adopted the resolution ) what does that mean ' the introduction of the possibility of access to retirement gradually , by means of part-time work ' , but a threat to the retirement age , in spite of everything already excessively high in many countries ? it is a well-known fact that both the pensioners and the children like marmalade . i have asked the pensioners who sent me here in the european parliament with the pensioners ' party if you would like to drink wine manipulated organisms . or , exceptionally , have material for the vegetative propagation standard when other categories will not be able to meet the needs . therefore , mr president , i ask : is it the fluctuations of labour costs are not for these reasons a limitation of free competition in the european union ? thus , the vote could only be , as has been against it . despite the progress towards a greater deregulation in the european union , 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 to ensure equality of income of the inhabitants of the regions economically weaker , aid can be essential . we signalled the danger that must be situated at the coalface of the european union aid little importance after to strengthen the 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 the implementation of the categories 2 , 3 , 4 and 7 of the budget allows us to note that only an average of 8 % of all the commitments are covered by the payments involved . three years ago we launched our initiative in favour of employment with the support for the access of small and medium-sized enterprises to venture capital . the european parliament intends to do so in two ways . the european institutions will have fulfilled its duty if this is achieved . in this context , i would like to thank vice-president responsible for the budgetary matters , mr gerhard schmid , for its constructive cooperation . we want a committee to maintain its ability to work , but we cannot allow the institution that less attention paid to the insistence of the european parliament as part of the budgetary authority . this means that the year 2001 will be the last budget exercise complete and in this context we must assess the commission 's proposal and that we are now presented to parliament . in addition , we want a review of the administrative expenditure . since 1985 85- parliament 's committee on budgets has been endeavouring to ensure that the european parliament 's procedures take account of the financial implications of the decisions that will be voting in the house . and i , mr president , by thanking the diligence of the other institutions in the handling of this joint declaration . now they are being asked to speak on a budget that was amended at first reading by the council . with regard to internal policies , the council left a margin wise , in heading 3 , the more important that the proposed by the commission . i would like to conclude , which is not to give to the financial perspective the symbolic value which do not have . an examination of the three sets of figures can appreciate that there are still considerable differences , purely quantitative and , of course , in terms of content . i must remind you that last year , after a long debate , reached a new decision on comitology by common agreement with the council , and i have little hope that it is possible to reopen the debate . in the financial perspective agreed in berlin for the period until 2006 foresaw 8.100 million euros for the meda programme . mr solana , which is why i would like to ask both the council and parliament 's committee on budgets to think in foreign policy and not just in the budget when to deal in foreign policy . the second concerns the aid given to the victims of violations of human rights which require treatments specialized agencies . if in the time that we still manage to reach a compromise solution to support the important work of the committee on economic and monetary affairs , we will reach an agreement , otherwise , we will keep our position . we need only look on our television screens and see the current difficulties in the middle east to remember every day . i therefore hope that in the vote tomorrow we will achieve the necessary majority in favour of the observatory in dublin . . mr president , i would like to make a few comments , starting rural policy , from the point of view of the committee on agriculture and rural development . we have asked to approve a credit indicative two million euros for an information campaign on the cfp . the commission executive to negotiate hard in order to achieve a reasonable agreement with morocco and the council and the governments concerned it is to promote politically this negotiation . today we look at the 2001 budget with the image of the people of serbia in our souls . on the whole , we would like that these amendments were adopted . an important as the citizens of europe can ensure that they will be addressed its concerns is recourse to the ombudsman or petitions to parliament . i turn first to parliament 's budget . to surprise of many of the members of my delegation , at the beginning of september laid down unanimously for a basic strategy and 400 amendments introduced by some of my colleagues has resulted in a way as a surprise to many of the members of the committee on budgets . it is hard to believe that the increase of jobs is going to solve the problem of management , if there are still procedures antiquated and complex in the commission and the council to address the many problems that exist . this house has repeatedly demonstrated in recent years that bases its work on the principle of a rigorous austerity . it is not acceptable that for years , there is talk blithely commitments and always to promise to try to comply with them , but when it comes to pay , then say that are excessive and cut a little . consignamos only a few million - may be much - and at that time we promises suculentas , and then , when really need it , we are again withdraw . the budget for 2001 , as has already happened with the last year , it has ever had to deal with conflicts practically insoluble between the pressure in favour of the consolidation and austerity , as decided in the context of the interinstitutional agreement in order to ensure the financing of enlargement , on the one hand and , on the other hand , the desperate need to finance the stability pact for the balkans . the demands of a greater efficiency also call for more staff . the adoption of this amendment , in its initial version , i would have been able to start to change the establishment , but a majority of the committee on budgets rejected this idea . in this way , the european parliament is preparing to say what you say , to accept implicitly the position of the council . and in this case , the examples are , unfortunately , many : treatment privileged partnerships with the federalist or to the many ngos , with a role , a philosophy and a functioning of the most controversial , the financing of european political parties , via the amounts engullidas in the prince programme , to try to persuade the citizens of the member states , well-founded of the euro at a time when the single european currency is currently experiencing a loss of confidence largely shared by the europeans , from our friends from denmark to the leaders of the european central bank . finally , mr heaton-harris has shown correctly with its amendments too simple of many european programmes in which offers the citizen a history propaganda about european integration and that they are , attention , funded by the citizen . in addition , we must modernise our administrative systems , and we must continue to give also a good example . the meda programme , dedicated to the mediterranean area of the greatest strategic importance , it is a good example of lack of implementation capacity . when we talk about to make reductions or to find money in category 4 to finance some of the priorities , we should not forget that parliament has its priorities i wish to express clearly in the vote in committee . so must clarify this figure . thank you very much , mr wynn . he simply say that there are real elements of flexibility in order to make progress in this or that policy , even when there are any cannot or do not want to do this , and that applies to the countries of the union also applies to the candidate countries . i think that austria cannot complain of what has happened , quite the opposite . the recommendations of regional organisations , as well as the experiences of the neighbouring countries will certainly contribute to the definition of these resources . in the year 1984 , and 0.2 % of owners in colombia possessed 32 % of the land . the council is not here to comment on one or other aspect of this issue , which is extremely sensitive and painful . at the same time , cannot start a debate on issues which are , once again , it is extremely complex . question no 10 by ( h-0722 / 00 ) : so i ensure to give a definitive answer to this difficult issue . quite simply , we have the feeling , and your reply shows a little , that the council presidency is determined to deal with this issue . therefore , the accession of this tax is clearly not be null and void . i would also apologise , but we are going to apply the rules of procedure . however , i would ask you if i understand that the french presidency does not intend to propose new measures for the adoption of the tobin tax , or whether i interpret that it is not in any way a question of political will , but simply that you , who are sitting in the left-wing section of the house , have reached the conclusion that it is impossible for the implementation of the tobin tax at world level is impossible . on the other hand , pending the adoption of this directive on the prevention of tses , was taken , in june 2000 , the decision to withdraw the materials that present risks with regard to these diseases , in order to stop any further progress of the epidemic and ensure the consumer the highest possible of health protection . i do not have other elements which i have to tell you . we are still and we are well aware of the work of the commission and the council on the erika package 1 , but this step , which is known of both countries and well-known in the european union , that this is a step particularly difficult , run trains on them large ships to win just a few hours , with the risk of old cascarones come encallar and lead to a disaster , i would like to know , and especially the inhabitants of corsica and sardinia , i would like to know whether it will be possible , and if it provides for a ban simple and simply over the straits bonifcacio these major ships , these major containers . therefore , i believe that we should support , in principle , the commission 's proposals to amend the staffing policy . the budget needs new funds in cash for serbia and kosovo . i hope , mr president , and i will finish with this , which are cut despite all the lines of the budget of eur 50 million to finance the peace agreement between israel and the plo . for this reason , from the european parliament we are going to propose new measures , not addressed both to find new funding - we already know that in the present circumstances will not be able ejecutar- but to set new commitments interinstitutional which improve the quality of expenditure and ensure that it is not to lose a euro . just think in european policy , as in any other area , sometimes options moderate leave of majority voting . it is designed to to obscure in place to clarify and i am disappointed at the attitude adopted today budgeting according to the activities . however , the costs are shared by activities , also raises more how the budget is seen as a political instrument where the distribution of the expenditure reflects clear political priorities . and we can find a solution multiannual basis , so that for next year and next year we do not also have to go through this debate on how to find money for the reconstruction of the balkans . the interested in the development of an area of agriculture sustainable have to know that the general thrust of the recent reform agreed in berlin is a step continued support for the products to direct support farmers ' incomes . ladies and gentlemen , a budget is always more than a cold calculation figures . finally , it is immoral , mr president , cut in expenditure for the agricultural policy , for the meda programme , for the excluded social , and try to ensure the resources allocated to finance the obligations of the european union in kosovo and in yugoslavia . it is very simple : this winter the serbs cannot dies of cold or of hunger . on the other hand , i would like to express my concern about the fact that the various parliaments of the young people have been included in the socrates programme . naturally , we also have to make it clear to the council that it also concern on the part of the responsibility with regard to poor development of many programmes belonging to the external actions heading . we need solutions stable on such aid and , more , for the long-term planning that is required in the western balkans . i believe that the majority is prepared to accept this , provided that these resources is used properly . i agree with the rapporteur , mrs rühle concerns and criteria which have been mentioned this afternoon in connection with the chapters of research and the aid of society . two weeks ago , we welcome the parliamentary assembly joint acp countries . at the same time , we demand that the research fund and information acquire the budgetary resources earmarked for the study of alternative products for the current tobacco growers . i should like to make that quite clear that , in northern ireland is concerned , the european union europeaha had influence more direct and positive conceivable . in this model to respect the rules and procedures is guaranteed by an independent authority and , in the final analysis , judges . in this way will for the first time a codecision procedure at first reading on a text extremely complex and full of technical difficulties associated with a sector particularly sensitive to the protection of individual freedoms . it is very important that we do not have fused their respective tasks . we know , for example , that the schengen system has been stored more than 10 million sheets which affect nearly one and a half million people , that europol is seeing extend constantly its powers , practise centralisation information from various police services of the fifteen member states , and this under the exclusive control of an authority whose power and resources are not made available to allow it to fulfil really something else . having said this , i take the presence of commissioner to say that i appear appropriate concern not only for the protection of citizens in relation to the new technologies , but also against the use of them in order to promote the ability of the european citizen in order to act and to interact with the european institutions . the amendments numbered as 1 , 2 , 4 to 10 , 12 40 , 42 to 54 , 57 , 58 and 60 64 covered the text of the council for the points on which the commission can agree . it is clear that its opinion on the legislative proposals relating to the protection of personal data will be particularly seen in that this constitutes an important contribution to the debate legislative between the institutions . the treaty recognises the outermost regions an economic and social situation is difficult , aggravated by the obstacles individuals between the preservation and interaction cause damage serious for the development of these regions . it will contribute to the promotion of economic and social progress through a level of employment high . therefore , i would like to congratulate mrs mrs sudre and we await with great interest to the development of rules of the commission 's proposals for soon can be taken into consideration the specific characteristics , as laid down in article 299 ( 2 ) of the treaty of amsterdam . for many europeans some of the outermost regions are not more than a tourism destination on the map . our rates of unemployment are among the highest of the union . i am glad that the committee has adopted by a large majority of the amendments i tabled . in my opinion , it is very important that the outermost regions to be integrated into the trans-european transport network , energy and telecommunications . the approval by unanimity of the members of the committee on regional policy of the report presented by our colleague margie mrs sudre represents the loyalty of the european parliament one of its most important commitments . we cannot discuss a whole series of circumstances and believe that , we have achieved this appropriate and idyllic -denominémoslo - , will no longer be necessary to take further action in the treatment of these three areas and , in particular , the outermost regions on which we are debating today . this article ladies and gentlemen , not allows us to do everything , but it allows us to strengthen and , i believe that it is necessary , to extend and improve our action . for the preparation of the proposals that are necessary , the commission is working , of course with the member states and regions in question . we know that in these areas there are difficulties persistent and i therefore think , objectively , according to its real level of development , which will need for a long time the support of regional policy and of individual measures . a meeting of this kind could be organised again during the year 2001 , when we more advanced in the implementation of the programme presented in march . the presidency stated settled the matter and i accept in full . i believe that parliament is right to adhere to the current provisions , because , as another member said , it is not often a poor functioning of the voting machines , but members forgotten to vote , and if you could address a vote , it would be a problem of never stop . there is no doubt that i am as . in short , mr commissioner , as well as the authority , it is essential that the commission services responsible , in cooperation and coordination with the member states , establishing a system of controls homogenous and effective in the whole food chain , and that the network of laboratories food of the european union assists and work in a coordinated way with the commission . in order to prevent the same scientific research repeated requires the cooperation with national research centres and of the community . today we are debating a white paper , and we should define certain general principles . these procedures have already been modified and altered and we now have our own ' food standards agency ' . finally , we will also support some of the new amendments , without doubt , amendments nos 11 , 13 and 7 , 9 , and we want a free vote of amendment no 14 . in the light of this difference first of all i should like to stress that it will be guarantee food safety depends on the strength of the inspections carried out by the authorities , and we do not forget that the degree of strength of the same determined by the weakest link . we are trying to be a matter in which demonstrate the superficial and vacuidad the debate we are having on the political union of europe . let us hope , therefore , to the palestinian european food safety only experience scientific , in coordination with our national agencies . if we follow the traces of progress of the main diseases from the food that affect europe at the moment , the majority of them have made your first appearance in the americas . however , we must determine the preconditions for convening the palestinian guarantees to act efficiently and quickly . we must also point out , as has been made some of the previous speakers , in particular mr whitehead and mrs gebhardt , that the white paper is much more than any further action to control of the union . . mr president , today i feel happy and i thank the commission , because it has begun work to improve food safety , mr bowis and the whole of the committee on the environment , public health and consumer policy . i think that amendment no 17 is particularly interesting , it says that we should consult consumer organisations . another aspect is the revision organic labelling rules for sale by greater detail , as regards the traceability of products and its components , provide correct information for the consumer and allow to refine possible responsibilities in the case of risk or of crisis . in my opinion , the adoption of a new legislation does not provide an adequate response to the failure of the existing legislation . thanks to the vote in the committee on the environment , public health and consumer policy managed to restore some balance , including in the field of application of the problems associated with nutrition and a number of important references to the role of small and medium-sized enterprises in the protection of the various traditions with food . . mr president , i would like to add my voice to other colleagues who have congratulated the rapporteur , mr bowis , for having handled this specific problem in a very constructive and logical . . mr president , that the white paper on food safety in itself to review of a legislative nature undermines the dual value certainly possesses . the rapporteur , but also by many members from the committee , including myself , we have put the emphasis on the authority of food and , in fact , this is regrettable . the integrity and the independence of this agency to protect with better guarantees the security of european consumers . during this process , i thought on many occasions that we have been fortunate choice to the rapporteur . . mr president , i too should like to congratulate mr bowis for the considerable effort made to include all the points of view in his report and in particular for having agreed to amend the overall concept of food . after all , mr president , the policy cannot ducks its responsibility . most importantly , it must win the respect of their pares , the confidence of the public and the will of the governments of the member states to accept its conclusions . that is how i see a up of the food authority for the future . we have the world health organisation in geneva . i make no secret of the fact that when published in the white paper i talked against this authority . therefore , we must ensure that the european union arm of the standards to the highest possible of food safety , despite the fact that this approach - unanimously shared - must also look the consequences that involves , from an economic point of view , is the need for a productive . the tasks will be : scientific research independent advice , controls and independent inspections , the rapid alert system and coordination in order to restore confidence . as caution on the sidelines , i can say to the speakers who have referred to the need for flexibility in relation to the production of specializations culinary local and typical products , that this issue is already covered in the legislation on hygiene . this will facilitate the task of the commission with regard to the presentation of a balanced proposal which takes account of the greatest possible number of the views of parliament and the many interested in the field of food safety . rather , in the past , this issue was one of the driving forces behind that , from a political point of view , was the signing of the ottawa convention . i repeat my position against amendments nos 10 and 19 , coherence in the budget and , in amendment no 29 , i would ask for a split vote separate in order to achieve better formulation of the text which i believe that he has suffered any lack of interpretation . and this begs the first issue : the need for the european union , in particular , the commission , to do everything possible to the countries of the signatories to reach to sign the ottawa convention . . mr president , ladies and gentlemen , we all know what the effects of anti-personnel mines , despite the fact that in individual cases often there are major justifications military . it was parliament that proposed for the first time , in 1996 , the creation of a budget line horizontal and a proper legal basis that ingredient a platform only for the wide range of the speeches that opening up in this important area . although i cannot conceal the fact that , of course , the powers of persuasion of the european union towards this objective are limited to some extent by the difficulties that prevail in some member states to sign and ratify the convention . the effectiveness of mine action will be greater if it has been drawn up in accordance with the specific conditions in each situation . as the house will know , there are too many and , as parliament knows , with our proposals on the reform of the community assistance to third countries we hope to leave behind the heavy individual supervision of each project and focus on the other hand , in our negotiations with the member states on strategies and programmes global . the ngos have been spreading in response to the need , however , when it is nearly four years since the first united nations conference on landmines held in geneva and more than a year since the entry into force of the ottawa convention , we have to recognise that many countries and thousands of people , usually in the world 's poorest regions , are still suffering the terrible consequences of anti-personnel landmines and ammunition without detonate . the commission should improve the quality of their programmes , as well as the speed with which applies . i think , however , that if you come back to this matter serious thought would that some of them - at least in my opinion - have to do with awareness campaigns , transparency , with the access of the ngos , with things that work well at this moment , but that could operate more effectively . mr patten also are right that the european parliament and the council must maintain its hands far from the administration and listened very carefully to the comments made by mr patten on this point , because obviously believes that we have to keep our hands still further . . mr president , our group has been active for some time in the whole range of demands and actions necessary , since the breakdown of production , destruction of stocks , cessation of the marketing , cleaning up areas of mines , rehabilitation of victims , and awareness . it is up to the member states to support the process in international forums . the mines are of course a major obstacle to reconstruction in these countries as well as for the return of refugees . in the pace of disposal which we have it would take - as has been said previously rather more than 100 years in cleaning up the planet anti-personnel mines . a third sector can see what specific measures that should propose , to examine and implement . every child that we can save of death by the mines or terrible wounds in bosnia , africa or elsewhere deserves the efforts of all of us . it must , in fact , to put pressure on the countries of the european union that does not have signed , such as finland , or which have not ratified , such as greece . ladies and gentlemen , look you finland ! and , finally , we hope that in the context of the future work of the common military force in europe we proceed to the training of technical , in particular of people who have an interest in the disappearance of landmines at local level . it underlines the fact that the list of countries most severely infected understands , fundamentally , countries of the developing world . parliament 's proposals have not could be more guilty of inconsistency with the lisbon objectives . the rapporteur van lancker wants parliament decides on the amendment of the commission 's proposal , mainly by adding a number of areas in which it is right to legislate and setting some rights at european level . for example , would like to extend the luxembourg process , which applies to employment policy , the protection and social exclusion . the powers of the most important , such as germany , france , the united kingdom and , to some extent , italy , agree to put its domination small countries of eastern europe and the south applying for membership of the european union . however , for legal reasons , we think it is wrong to make a reference to the same rule 6 of the treaty of the eu because in the convention - according to their estructura- cannot agree formally , which has no support base . the inclusion of the new text in the treaties could lead to legal confusion . on the other hand , the rapporteur echoes of the new theory fashionable in brussels , the so-called dual legitimacy of the european union : the citizens , represented by the european parliament , and of the member states , represented by the council . we swedish social democrats and democrats have today voted against the report presented by oliver duhamel on the constitutionalisation of the treaties . for this reason , it is essential that the european union will have a constitution which includes the charter of fundamental rights . a constitution will only make sense if , representing the democratic framework of a genuine european federation , from the united states of europe . we were told that we have thought i heard , in accordance with a large part of the political class , that we would prefer that our international relations rigieran by an international treaty . i welcome the report by mr duhamel because it makes a valuable contribution and constructively to the idea of the constitutionalisation of the treaties . we believe that a reorganization of the treaties and simplification would allow the citizens clearly see the jurisdiction 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 group for a europe of democracies and diversities is voting against the report presented by josé maría gil-robles gil-delgado on closer cooperation . this report makes clear , in fact , the concept of a union monolithic , where all cooperation should be expressed within the single institutional framework " and where all should be directed towards the objective of super-state . it is therefore necessary to avoid reducing the progress of the whole and , therefore , to authorise some member states to make progress , developing the mechanism of closer cooperation . the structures which govern the operation of the internal market have been a success since the beginning of the 1990s . . ( nl ) the cooperation can be useful to cross-border problems . these areas could form a tremendous laboratory in terms of sustainable development . the technocrats , european judges , have tried to remove the rate of port ' , which seeks resources to our communities of french overseas departments and , above all , to protect our craftsmen . france , for your side , it has overseas departments in the indian ocean and the caribbean . its independence will be an indispensable element for the credibility of this body . our vote has been clarified , therefore , the role of the composition of the future authority in europe , but also defined our demands on their funding and its independence . secondly , the european agency must be completely independent . it is necessary to take into account the kind of methods of agriculture and processed , the problem of imports of goods food , the composition of the ingredients of animal feed , maximum levels dioxins and pesticide residues , food additives and otherwise , giving priority to food safety . we have voted in favour of amendment no 15 , since we defend vigorously in the defence of europe 's cultural heritage is linked to the local food production . i would like to make two requests : my colleagues in the committee on agriculture and rural development tabled nearly 30 amendments . we also want to earmark 50 % of the appropriations in the budget line and another 50 % in the reserve . i note that there are proposals to reduce the budget . report ( a5-0300 / 2000 ) 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 a signatory several amendments to this report . ( parliament adopted the resolution ) the real surprise this budget relates to the external actions which dominates the selfishness and meanness . it is also possible to release funds through the use of the instruments of flexibility . . ( el ) i voted against the haug report , in the same way that i voted in favour of the proposal of my group to reject the budget for 2001 . we are thinking in particular to the new pilot project to be funded actions of information in the area of combating paedophilia . this shows vigorously the poor motivation gets to the european union project , even between citizens politically active . in this way , 20 to 30 % of the markets will provide new competition private . given that this is not guaranteed with this report , i voted against the same , with the unacceptably low threshold national , subsidies - in conjunction with the reductions proposed in the ceiling of withdrawals 5 % for citrus fruits , 8.5 % for apples and pears and 10 % for the rest of fruit and hortalizas- , makes it clear that , for the huge quantities of fruit and vegetables converted , pudrirán in the fields and repairers cooperatives , there will be no chance of the market , with the fall in prices , thereby farmers will be desperately need to start their crops . i have voted in favour of this report , because it is up to the hopes of the organisations in portugal in the sector hortofrutícula , which have vindicated an amendment drastic of the com in fruit and products vegetable view deeply lesiva for national interests . report johan van hecke ( a5-0296 / 2000 ) the root of the problem lies in the slaughter , even in the quality of the environment and climate , on the altar of capitalist exploitation of productive resources and the provision of maximum benefit . in kyoto , it was agreed that the richer countries dealt a clean air , but they can record limited in their own list of results emissions produced in other parties who have helped to reduce . . ( fr ) the fight against the greenhouse effect is an element of vital importance to the industrialised countries , and especially a duty towards the people of the third world that already pay with their lives , the consequences of climate change . the art of living is to live in a sensible with these risks and uncertainties . they must be guaranteed and type efforts to establish precise substances suspected of being disrupters ( a e . the consumer and smes does not benefit enough of the internal market , which is supplemented with the introduction of the euro . after all , the banks are being forced so far by the member states to communicate its central bank cross-border payments that exceed of 12 500 euro , with a view to the figures relating to the balance of payments . of course , requires these companies the same strict criteria on careful and money laundering . we know even cases in which the committees for cross-border transfers have increased after the introduction of the euro , and not just in a small amount . the european central bank could help applying a format of data european uniform transactions of payments , as well as with the use of a code of identification of banking uniform at european level within the international system iban . it is crucial that consumers will accept the euro . madam president , the report by mrs peijs , concerning payments of little value in the internal market , it includes the old vindication of the european parliament on the high cost of cross-border transfers within the union . the report peijs states in the recital d of the draft resolution i quote : ' the high expenditure in connection with cross-border transfers are harmful to consumer confidence in the euro ' . so , we have a great deal to do in this area , but the resources and means that we have the politicians in this respect are much smaller than those existing in relation to this issue of payments in the internal market . the market of the euro will be in the future of an internal market , and the citizen does not understand that , in this area in which destroy the risks of change and the means of payment electronically through banking of the internet in everyday life , a transfer from munich salzburg will be much more expensive than a transfer from munich kiel . the implementation of this objective , we will still many years of work to us and to you . in this opportunity , we shall see a reduction in the time to make cross-border transfers , which has insisted on the report by mrs peijs . the debate is closed . but it seems to be a good policy would prefer a pragmatic approach , and of subsidiarity that puts small businesses in the heart of this mechanism , more than a proposal which , on the pretext of preventing small measures not desultory , only serve to create figures whose use would be entirely impossible . however , i want to make three observations on this programme . let us remember that the first programme for community action in this area was adopted in 1983 , i.e. 17 years . similarly , i have always been in favour of this support in a policy efficient and pragmatic . i would say that they are the real commandos economic and innovation , in the front line and are exposed to risks that this entails . at the end we must bear in mind the results of the work of discussion ' of sciences and government ' , which took place last week in brussels under the aegis of the centre vision technology in seville , as well as the monitoring of this discussion , because many interference with the subject we are discussing today . the rapporteur lists a number of priorities in order to strengthen the european business climate . this is very important for europe , because it can provide rapid aid , appropriate and technically correct . mr president , i , too , i should like to echo the thanks that has received mrs montfort for their excellent work . what is important is to find the right balance , to avoid a situation continued of people who fail at the expense of other people . this is not justice and , therefore , i support this report . that is also the guiding principle of the charter for small businesses . the programme will ensure that the trans-european networks to offer this information . it is clear that fundamental objective of the plan is to limit immigration to countries of the european union , as well as to repatriate number of people remain illegally in the european union . i would like to stress in particular the need to take measures aimed at improving the internal security , the strengthening of dialogue between europe and the local authorities albanian , and , as regards the commission and the council , the promotion of specific actions in cooperation with the albanian authorities , italy and the greek islands . the poor social situation , economic and political in combination with the lack or with the inadequate legal certainty and organised crime lead migration massive . . mr president , unlike mrs pack , i believe that a few more groups to deal in albania better . it is clear that it is not possible to find an immediate solution to the whole of this problem , but , in a deadline is not very long , we will have to create a world reasonably fair , safe and prospects for the future . there is also a chasm between the donors , all of us , europe , the united states , which we money , we have projects and similar questions , and the people that it is on the ground . let us , therefore , bilateral agreements which clear and legal setting the work , the time and place of residence , the salary , hours , working conditions and social security , so that immigrants should be able to take as a force in the service of the economies of our countries and to contribute to the friendship and cooperation between peoples and not to grow aspirations nationalists and the cold war . it repatriate people who have integrated properly . the focus must not lie in the ways to limit the flow of migrants and refugees , but on how to improve the conditions of life of the area , so that people can remain in their homes . . mr president , i too believe that , as mr dimitrakopoulos , with regard to the problems of albania - economic , social and internal security - is still essential to help this country to restore the rule of law , to give security to the citizens and to restore the authority of the institutions and local authorities . i share the opinion of mr liese that we need a burden sharing in the field of asylum and refugee policy . the action plan for albania and the neighbouring region was adopted in june this year , and , therefore , the sixth in the series . in embarrassing imposed the frustration , and also the surprise to european law , and we want to make an appeal to this parliament , but also other community institutions , in order not to shrink back to the efforts of thorough work , work precisely and made available the necessary time and the staff necessary . with this report , we want to send to the citizens the message that serious complaints about the poor quality of legislation and on the suprarregionalización and centralization . it is a very important , of course , but you do not say so judging by the low assistance to discuss this issue in depth . another matter of vital importance is that the report raises the question of subsidiarity , to some extent is controversial this afternoon in this house . it would be very interesting to see a study of the current situation of the legislation , in the light of this principle , in order to make it more simple , more transparent , more efficient and more appropriate , basin by freeing itself from the texts superfluous , as invites paragraph 6 of this report . having studied the report very carefully , i have come to the conclusion that even is a political principle : it is a principle theological . that is to say , we must safeguard the recognition of the principle of subsidiarity also communities smaller , to the realities autonomous , needy practicable , needy social , families and the citizens who are the only real sovereign of a legislative action and administration . let me , therefore , to give a vision of synthesis . i now give the floor to the commissioner . is this an area in which we must intervene and to draw up a detailed legislation to ensure that implantará everywhere , or should be considered as an alternative a voluntary agreement that compliance and control ? - ( de ) i voted in favour of the report , although i have not achieved the adoption of certain amendments , because the issue of the high cost of change and transfers in the euro zone when in 15 months have , indeed , the same notes and coins in the eleven member states , it will be more expensive to draw this money uniform outside the country in which people are living . . mr president , commissioner , ladies and gentlemen , i must begin by expressing my regret that the fisheries commissioner , mr fischler , cannot be here today . it must be an agreement which boost cooperation in fisheries and the moroccan fishing sector , but which meets also fully the fishing interests of european fleets . consequently , we have reached a consensus to work from the perspective of a cooperation responsible , after which morocco setting out its views at a meeting which , as you indicated , will take place in brussels on 30 october , that is to say , on monday . a few weeks ago , i myself was in algeciras , in the coastal zone south spanish . it is very far from morocco . the time , in his life , we difficult could become impossible . by means of the fisheries agreements , the union can exercise fishing activities and exchange fishing rights with third countries . i read in a magazine swedish specialised in fishing that one of these vessels reaches the shore burden el-ayun , which is described as a port moroccan . all this is at stake are in danger of all of our fisheries agreements , not only with morocco , because they are also mauritania and soon guinea , among others . eleven months has been slow to get to the turning point in which we , the meeting of the day 30 and , in this respect , also appreciate the latest measures of commissioner fischler , the results of their journey last 26 morocco and meetings at the highest level held , even with the king . but i would like to convey to the commission , represented today in a dignified manner by the commissioner busquin , messages very brief . my question to the commission is : if we do not achieved an agreement with morocco , or if this agreement is being held in the terms highlighted by the commission , an agreement which will stimulate the production of morocco , does the commission intend to take structural measures to compensate for the delay is going to happen in the affected regions ? as imagined , the difficulties in the negotiations with the moroccan authorities have been very large . finally , in the undesirable if the negotiations fail , the european union has the political and moral duty to support the fishermen and the owners with support satisfactory to guarantee means of subsistence . we need to dismantle the excess capacity of the fishing industry in the eu . that is why we need as quickly as possible to strengthen economic and political relations with marruecossin to the detriment of the imposition of our european interests in the area of fishing . for this reason , the commission is working on the basis of a new partnership aimed at a development which is of interest to both sides and allow , on the one hand , for the integrated development of moroccan fishing sector , the fleet , aquaculture , the transformation of trade and research and , on the other hand , the granting of fishing opportunities to european fishermen . rights of teachers of languages " we are not only in german there is a clear difference between the two formulations . in july 1999 , the commission took this infringement proceedings before the court of justice . therefore , unless will be able to harmonise the systems - something which we hope - today , respect for the principle of subsidiarity should not be allowed to pass through discrimination , which is very likely , is the request a privilege . perhaps we can accept that the previous commission under the direction of mr santer was not the best , that is the reason why was dissolved . members of the committee on juridicos and the internal market throughout the union and all the parties have concentrated to say that does not work to talk about rights , support the letters of rights , if genuine cases in which refuse the rights of individuals are not being taken by real action to be recognised and implemented , and this is the problem in this case . this is completely unacceptable in a modern europe . of course , the area of education falls within the principle of subsidiarity , but in the context of the contracts , freedom of movement of workers and the ban on discrimination concern us all , even though we are in favour - and i particularly , because i come from a federal state - the principle of subsidiarity as a principle computer cooperation in the european union and the distribution of competences between the different levels of europe should be ordered according to the princio of subsidiarity as quickly as possible . in this context , we cannot talk of discrimination . . mr president , do you would be dealt with by an expert terms a form of surgery in italian , english , french , german or by a surgeon ? ( the sitting was closed 10.56 p.m. ) we want to give you our deep sympathy . i give the floor to mr ceyhun , which is expressed in my capacity as rapporteur and on behalf of the socialist group . with regard to the council and commission statements on the third meeting asia-europe , the council has informed us that does not wish to speak at this time . therefore , it is a question which , according to the treaties and on the basis of the euratom treaty , is the responsibility of the commission ; it affects , or can affect many citizens who are not only in spain , because in this area and in their area , without any contingency plan , hundreds of thousands of european citizens from the 15 member states of the european union , apart from many who come from outside , because it is the costa sun . madam president , it is sad , but highly illustrative learnt through the home office minister of spain , mr greater oreja , that there is no possibility of dialogue with basque nationalists , even if in future occur a new truce . i would ask that we take account of this week a statement by the commission on the british government 's decision to introduce a tribute discriminatory nature for carriers of nationality british . given that the parties to the so-called liberals , even in europe , tend more and more aligning forces of inspiration xenophobic , racist , authoritarian , i believe that this is a serious risk not only for italy , but also a sign that affects the whole of europe . however , in the report also contains critical comments to the french proposal . these demands are contained in amendments nos 2 and 4 of the report by mrs karamanou . the initiative of the french presidency that we are discussing today is intended to improve the two agreements general legal assistance in criminal matters - that i have just mentioned - in particular in the fight against money laundering . i can only say that if the idea of the fight against money laundering is adversely , the fault of the council and parliament . we can only congratulate them for this work . marinho - and i also agree - the road is the communitarisation . all those who have spoken agree that it is an initiative very valuable and we support your statements . what we need is to give europol operational capacity to act in a cross-border . cases are too common in our current europe , which is why before to lend my support to a hurried shadow-box checks mutual of judicial decisions , i would like there was a recognition of standards fair . i understand that it is very difficult because we must build on the basis of a spread of instruments . but it is also a need in order to strengthen the economic area of the european union , and it is also a desire of the citizens , which we have to meet , because the citizens of the union have a right to security . in the european union , we have to continue pursuing a fight persistent against money laundering , aware of the fact that , especially after the creation of the single market and the liberalisation of the capital markets and financial services , requires a police and judicial cooperation effective between the member states , as effective as possible . as consultant financial , nothing allows mean that the lawyer , as such , is not to exercise their profession . similarly , i would like to say that i am aware of the sensitivity of the issue raised by several honourable members on the conditions in which the confidentiality of the legal professions may constitute a rejection based cooperation in the field of justice in the fight against money laundering . this is true , particularly in the case of serious crimes , crimes particularly serious and cross-border issues . overall , the task is so great and so important that it cannot be played solely by the council . so we need to strengthen the rights of citizens by adopting an effective instrument and recognise the competence of the court of justice , in particular in terms of its right of interpretation and its power to decide or not . so , while paying my support for a greater cooperation and coordination , i believe that a legal system would be a wrong decision , and we will oppose it . the second point is interesting . this is something positive and it is pleasing to see that support in this parliament . i should like to take advantage of this feedingstuff , as several members have raised points very sensitive to tell you quite frankly , as just said mr coelho , that this initiative seems to be a first initiative which shows the political will of the council to overcome the delay in the field of judicial cooperation , with regard to police cooperation . i regard as an important instrument for guaranteeing the judicial control of europol . the programme fair on research in the area of fisheries , agriculture and agro-industria was part of the fourth framework programme for research , which widened since 1994 to 1998 . given the importance of the programme of research for agriculture and fisheries , it is regrettable that they have found a few problems which relate to the organisation of the programme . the court of auditors ' report on the programme fair , behind the report by the rapporteur , it is not published until march of this year , although the letters of sector was 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 emphasised , and i thank you , the spirit in which was drafted this report , thanks to the dialogue with the court of auditors and the services of the commission and the interest that you were . this shows that the commission does not stayed sitting on its hands , and that led the comments which you have asked . i now turn to the question . thank you very much , commissioner . this prize will be handed over to the partnership ' enough we ' in the meeting of december next . i have the profound conviction with it also opens the constitutional process that this house has called many times and so insistence , although some heads of state and of government do not want to acknowledge that . i am particularly pleased to be before you today to discuss in detail a beautiful project as the european union 's charter of fundamental rights , before you take the final position on this text . for my part , i have no doubt that this time will be presented . it is true , however , that have been able to make some criticisms about the content of the charter . i believe that this is an important position and i welcome . for the european parliament has been a great success - and the groups did common front on this point , which is a result that the european parliament were represented by 16 members in the convention on fundamental rights . the charter that i am presenting today is , in my view , a great challenge and can become the visiting card in europe , as pointed out a great day for europe in a headline on 26 september 2000 . therefore , my group continues to believe that it is absolutely essential include a reference to the charter in paragraph 2 of article 6 of the treaty . many people felt that europe was at last have the opportunity to get out of the only free trade area and the treadmill of the european liberal , democrat and reform party to lay the foundations of a europe of the citizens . in the european summit in nice , in december , the civil society has to decide to mobilise to make its voice heard and to state its desire for a charter which offers genuine guarantees for the citizens of europe . for this reason , in addition to the signatures , it is important that there are political commitments effective , met day - every day - by all the member states and for all the political forces . then lloremos or to put in order to be happy , we are having this great event which is a major event vacuo . the convention has done an excellent job . they are at the same time people 's rights , the rights of the citizen , but also the social rights . the right to good administration , referred mrs malmström , is one of the progress of the most important . we still do not , i am sure , since i have not had news , how will freedom lebreles of mr blair to talk to the clear in favour of this brilliant project . the last time , you spoke about half-empty glass of water or half full . however , the cologne european council , helped by the house , which has played smoothly its role sembrador confusion over for us to forget everyone that this is the responsibility of the national parliaments and the latter are being underused , displaced persons gradually . a surplus of protection in terms of fundamental rights is just as bad as a deficit . when you listen to the speeches by some members , is aware that this information is more necessary than ever . the big question that now divides us is what is this charter . therefore , once again we are dismayed and dissatisfied . of course , we will vote in favour of the charter , but with the spirit that this will not achieve to mobilise the enthusiasm and participation of the citizens , so necessary for europe and , as usual , it will be the governments - and some governments more than others - to shoulder with the historic responsibility . according to the co-rapporteur , mr duff , this is an important step towards improving the quality of european integration . for those who are in need , i would suggest that they read the explanations of the convention 49 and squared law of the two courts associated with the charter . . mr president , for a long time i was one of those who have doubts about . for the first time since the creation of the european union , we are the foundations of 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 the citizens . the draft charter may serve , at the moment , as a text discussion interesting on the future of the cooperation between the peoples of europe for the parties , trade unions , environmental organisations , churches and many other groups of the member states and the candidate countries of the union . i would like to stress three points that my colleagues have raised here this morning . the charter that we will be approving today strengthens as visible fundamental rights and the values of the community in which will be based our community . i , of course , those and those who wish to include in article 6 a reference to the charter and its integration later in the treaties . we have seen the case of bernard connolly whose book critical about the commission was removed from the movement of the court of first instance . this synthesis is important from the moment that the european union has to establish the legal status , in terms of rights and obligations of the natural of third countries which are legally in the european union . as far as i am concerned , i am convinced that he will have effects only immediate and which , moreover , will be binding in the near future . in the course of this debate , i have heard formulae convincing : the charter will be a on the bone for the dog - the dog , the european parliament - or taparrabo sacrifices of a french presidency moribunda , mainly in the way to bring the igc . this is the reason which has led to our parliament to propose the implementation of a forum euro-turkish , meeting in an in-depth analysis representatives qualified the community in turkey and the european parliament that have received the mandate . it has been a great temptation to lay down conditions pseudo-democratic the granting of loans to turkey , but , in relation to this report , there has not been technical possibilities for this . once raised , i am , of course , that turkey 's candidature continues to raise questions . the wish of the presidency is that this project will be adopted rapidly , if it is possible on 20 november , for the next council ' general affairs council ' , and as i indicated , respecting the decisions very precise taken in helsinki . however , is still valid expressed very clearly the commission in its report on the progress towards accession : turkey , like all the other candidate countries , must meet the copenhagen criteria as part of the process of rapprochement . the chairman sezar expressed very clearly in your speech to the turkish parliament last month why from the point of view of turkey there is no alternative but to follow this path of reform i fully share the words of president turkish . thank you for your attention . here too we have given some signs slightly positive . we are going to oppose the attempts , some of them quite espúreos derail the balance that the report will be achieved with success , in particular those amendments which seek to the european parliament a court in the past . it is a clear clear , as it is clear that turkey will have , like that any civilised society , to be done to the idea to face their past , appalling that this has been . the accession of turkey on this basis and not only on the basis of considerations strategic of the united states or nato to the european union and would be a significant step towards a united europe . is that it is no longer considers that only a small part of turkish territory is part of the european continent ? we shall be voting against this report , as we have voted against all the reports aimed to incorporate turkey to the european union . the harm lies , above all , in which have been raised in turkey the hope of accession , which is , however , we cannot keep due to the political situation . report ( a5-0310 / 2000 ) by mrs langenhagen , on behalf of the committee on budgetary control , on the special report no 9 / 99 of the court of auditors on the actions of research in the field of agriculture and fisheries : programme fair ( ' fisheries & agro-industrial ' ) , accompanied by the commission 's answers ( c5-0227 / 2000 - 2000 / 2133 ( cos ) ] i welcome this report and i will vote in favour of it . instead of increasing the human rights and social rights , it will facilitate transactions intended to downgrade its level . there is no doubt that their final destination is to be the preamble to a future european constitution , in turn , will be the crowning glory of the progress of the european union in the federalisation where , will take the decisions of the few powerful and all will be applied . the main aim is to serve the interests of capital monopoly of the european union , at the expense of the interests of employees and , in general , the people . a typical case appears in article 2-2 , " no one can be condemned the death penalty , or implemented ' . nowhere says , despite our demands , that the family consists of a man and a woman who children , nor that it is the unit of society . to the extent that nobody has chosen the judges , it represents a reduction in the democratic government . indeed , i would have preferred were directly integrated into our european treaties . however , i abstained in the final vote , because i believe that certain social rights are formulated in a less in all honesty that the economic rights . the initial thought of the convention was to have a text consensual enabling the fifteen governments turning binding by means of its incorporation into the treaties . in fact , the fight against social exclusion is relegated to the rank of assistance , instead of imposing the requirement of the basic rights binding employers and the member states . for my part , i am convinced that the secularity is a value paedophilia and topical . we also lack the duties social linked to the ownership . obviously , this document is not the appropriate to be binding , because it is not a legal text . members of the irish government have raised recently questions about whether brussels threatens the identity of ireland and mr ahern , while stated the accession of ireland to the eu as essential for prosperity and economic success , is standing up strongly any move quickly to a europe more federal -centralizada- exceeding in large measure that the majority of europeans want - are prepared to aceptar- today . adivinen what of the two has imposed . i should like to stress that during this part-session , a total of seven reports are caused by national initiatives , which shows that this system , where there is , it is basically very productive . these measures simply good intentions are absolutely indispensable to combat this phenomenon , which has not stopped to develop and internationalized . through this initiative , the french presidency proposes the adoption of a framework decision for the approximation of legislation and criminal procedures on money laundering ( for example , to trace freeze and confiscate the funds ) . all the member states must define the laundering of money as a criminal offence punished at least with a penalty of four years of imprisonment . as the laundering of money they buy vast scale in 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 on other initiative of the french presidency : this time seeking to intensify the cooperation in the field of law to ensure that we do not put obstacles in order to prevent the extradition of criminals accused of money laundering or other crimes related which involve the use of funds unlawful . madam president , this is the only report that i did not support . it would be the first member geographically linked with asia and with a great tradition the muslim religion . this applies particularly at this stage in the more we use the money of the eib , but does not cover all the economic risks which we take . in this context , i would stress the basic conclusion of article 22 , which says that turkey does not fulfil the copenhagen political criteria and i would like to point out the amount of sentences of their actions and their omissions in the field of human rights , democratic freedoms and their behaviour international , as well as the recommendations relating to the european parliament to this country to enter european values due . . mr president , we worries about the fact that we do not hear in these days any impetus in this direction on the part of the press or figures in turkey , but rather an attempt to react . nicosia is today , twelve years after the fall of the berlin wall , the only european capital divided . that this is not yet meet in a sufficient degree and that turkey must continue perseverando in their efforts . mr president , president of the council , commissioner , ladies and gentlemen , i would like to take the floor in this debate in my capacity as 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 you say , and many in turkey expect , the accession process is not going to improve the lives of the people . but , at the same time , i believe that we should not ladies too black . therefore , there is a link internal between the two . intergovernmental euromediterráneas in marseilles mr brok , which has joined us , asked for the delays incurred by the negotiations . we , the europeans , we have an experience use . in fact , it is not only , as in 1995 , to restore balance with eastern europe , but also to prepare for the future enlargement of the union . the xenophobia , state terrorism and other forms of terrorism are part of this commitment and i hope that we will have an opportunity to settle the situation in this area . it is a fact that we must tackle . but in this respect we have to be candid once more . all this means recognising inappropriate for the results we have achieved so far , despite the fact that the answers , in my opinion , are not equal to the situation , although that five years are not many processes so complex . i believe that the debate that today we are discussing may serve to take account of the importance of this policy for the whole of the union . it is not that all these needs to compete with each other , but that we find new money . the mechanism of the violence in the middle east , the war unleashed with violence and determination against the palestinian people , that israel continues to refuse the right to be a state , threaten the future of the whole region . . mr president , as well as in nice , the european union has a balance between the deepening and enlargement , in marseilles should reach a balanced relationship between its role central and its responsibility in the mediterranean . however , in balance sheets bandied these days of five years of the barcelona process makes the idea that we can become complacent for the simple continuation of the process , by the fact that there has been ministerial meetings with the presence of representatives of israel , of the palestinian authority , syria , lebanon , etc. that is perhaps scant consolation . there are many common problems that affect the mediterranean area : illegal immigration , poverty , the external debt , human rights , drought and terrorism , which destroy on mercilessly the lives of human beings and families of innocent people , as tragically we are experiencing in spain , in algeria and in the next to the middle east . we are prepared to creerles , but the countries of the south need more than promises or speeches : it is up to us atenderlos . europe has made no policy on desertification or water of the mediterranean countries and we must think about environmental policy in the mediterranean , understands themes , the logic and even the diversity of climate of the mediterranean . the current proposals are far more balanced . now , the agency in kosovo . we must not disappoint their expectations and now more than ever all these countries need our help . i will conclude by saying - i repeat the words of the commission - that these two proposals form the cornerstone of a process which must lead to those countries which have had and have as many problems can be fully integrated into european structures . in future , we must focus responsibility in a few individuals or in a director , if you prefer , so that a person to take the responsibility vis-à-vis the body that selected the specific programmes . i would like to thank all colleagues who have felt it important that objective and i am pleased that in the future that we can contribute to these countries in this context , also with regard to the content . i read in some news regarding the elections bosnian ultranationalists had won the parliamentary elections in bosnia and herzegovina . the european union - yourselves know - has participated with determination to contribute to these historic changes . the examination of the reports westendorp and mr lagendijk on the proposed regulations relating , one of the framework programme and the other , the european agency for reconstruction gives us the opportunity to return to talk about the scale of the support which the european union wants to give the western balkans to assist the process of stabilisation and association . the victory long-awaited of democracy in croatia , then in the federal republic of yugoslavia , requires , we know , the european union go much further . question time ( council ) as they deal with similar subjects questions no 2 and no 3 will be taken together . you granted to the parties with a new period of four months - the resolution 1324- to make progress on both these fronts . i would like to ask you what the situation is the association agreement with morocco . - ( fr ) the stability and development of the caucasus represent one of the strategic priorities of the union . with regard to the discussions with turkey , emerge an important debate on this issue and you know exactly the positions of the european union in this respect . i just want the minister once again to insist that this proposed legislation is directed against those who exploit and benefit from people who are in a desperate situation , and it is designed to criminalise immigrant or immigrant potential . it is not only need laws , but also measures to encourage the debate and to raise awareness . i really believe that it is necessary to fight against these crimes by all means , absolutely all the means , and i see that both the council of the union as the united nations general assembly and , in my opinion , the turkish government , are prepared to do so . in any case , action was taken precisely because the other 14 countries desaprobaban . i shall give an example : if the tomorrow in my country , france - and here i am speaking in my capacity ministro- came to power a party of the extreme right , i would like to be taken against my country measures taken against austria . for my part , i wanted to speak about values : i spoke of values as laid down in our texts , i spoke of values , as have reaffirmed in the charter of fundamental rights and i spoke in particular - it is true of the fight against all discrimination , which is included in the introduction of the european texts . that is what we have to respect . i would remind you that this political dialogue is , the couple of the future partnership for accession , one of the elements of the pre-accession strategy for turkey defined on this occasion . question no 12 by ( h-0850 / 00 ) : we are working in this direction and it is , without a doubt , the path that we shall continue . for this reason , we must recognize that the moroccan side has not responded to the supply of the community . it is a question of people of scotland , where , after 110 days of detention , any person accused of a crime should be judged or release and can never again acusarla of this crime . were specific measures ( for example , security of supply , energy efficiency ) for the economies of the member states hits less crises external ? what are the measures and the priorities of the council in the short and medium term in energy efficiency and energy saving ? the union 's position on the measures outposts enacted by the united states has not changed . finally , reminded that the european union took note with concern of the comments made on the ground for the agencies and programmes of the united nations and , therefore , deplored the negative consequences and often tragic economic embargo for the cuban people . does the council appreciate that this is a problem extremely political and not to observe the same distance from the victim and priest ? in this office covers the commission 's decision to decentralise , and it can submit results exceptional in the work . they do not respect borders it is our duty to combat illegal activities cross-border : drugs , cooperation criminal or trafficking in human beings . and it would be right that the commissioner , mr patten , who has a great experience - not call wisdom - in the management of international crises , outside the headquarters of this office with the visits that he has carried out various regions of the kola balkans , which was to thessaloniki to see how work this service . but this region , the region more problematic in europe , has never been so full of hope today . first of all , i should like to thank the house for their excellent and rapid consideration of the drafts of the regulations i should like to congratulate the rapporteurs of the relevant committees : in the first place . we have also had immediate results in serbia , where the commission , in the course of only four weeks , drew up a programme of emergency aid to the value of eur 200 million . of course , we can accept the proposal that the directive which the commission takes reflect the search for more efficiency underlined in our reforms . i hope that parliament understands the meaning of the proposals presented in may and will continue to work constructively with other on this difficult and complex issue , but i cannot give my support for the amendment by parliament to remove the requirement of unanimity , it is not consistent with the opinion of the college of quaestors . the challenge for the third summit seoul was deepening the asem process , both for the participants the government and the broader public . in the field of the relationship between peoples , similar to the previous one , kept the principle of opening up the process of asem one segment of civil society , although the initiative of the ngos to establish a social forum cannot carry out because of the opposition of certain participants in asia . from this point of view we are glad that we have had the summit seoul and except one or two exceptions all the heads of state attend to it . even have adopted two concrete proposals , namely a round table on globalisation and the duo fellowship program 4.3 fellowships by a value of 25 million dollars by the americans . the commission 's communication is limited to deal with issues relating to the powers which correspond to the community and the member states in the tasks arising from the participation in the same . if assume that all the countries bordering in the world are which have the economic potential , legal , legislative and political with which the european union , you will understand how we should ask ourselves what our responsibility . the reform of the cfp is important , but to get the reforms appropriate is even more important . i am thinking of the many stocks flows . we are very aware of it in the whole of the european union and even beyond its borders . . mr president , ladies and gentlemen , first of all i should like to thank you for your support our efforts to promote and strengthen community participation in regional fisheries organisations . but in this area has been made some progress , there is a need to adjust to the timetable . in fact , the constant improvement of the productivity nurseries generates a growth of supply and whether it should be accompanied by an enlargement without restrictions within the apparatus of production , occur again , inevitably , a strong imbalance of the market . it would be much more appropriate that every rearers pigs would have begun to appreciate form their own reserve , and , every rearers pigs would have its own piggy . it also makes reference to the need to promote the producer organisations , whose implementation varies greatly from one member state to another . the organisations of markets , as they have worked so far , innovation the process of concentration in place to prevent it . in this case the globalisation of the economy is becoming a trap , and this has nothing to do with crisis cyclical . all rearers , whatever the place where it may be found in the european union , will fall under this mechanism . . mr president , commissioner , the rapporteur for this report , mr garot , has addressed objectivity and very precisely this proposal by the commission on the creation of funds for to the pigmeat sector . it is a question of balance . in this respect , i must say , however , that mr garot comes another conclusion and that i , too , almost all i can say yes , i can be almost in accordance with the commission 's proposal as it stands , but let us be honest , i really do not appear on the substance of the problem . i now turn to the idea of including the fatteners expertise in piglets in the proposed system , as laid down in amendments nos 7 and 13 . so what he has presented by the commission ? firstly , you look at the budgetary implementation and the practices of management of the budget headings specific . the court reiterates , therefore , your comments in previous years on the negative consequences of these practices , for example , the decisions not very satisfactory and hasty , the risk of error , which represents the heavy burden of work , and so on . the dramatic events of the recent past have shown , without gender of doubt , the growing importance of the issues of management and control of the european agenda . this means to penalise the member states aware and reward financially less scrupulous . in this context , i too would like to say very briefly that the improvement of the overall management of aid in the field of foreign policy is a central aspect of the work of the commission , both with regard to the restructuring of the institutions of this whole area , as from the point of view of the need to reduce more strongly and more quickly than in the past the increased burden of late payments . the european parliament is now in a inconvenienced extremely difficult , given that this year stated - the month of enero- that was not prepared to accept that the clearance of accounts of 1999 indulgence still plagued serious mistakes . i would like to address a number of problems and i hope that mr karlsson can today to answer my questions . we must have more figures and more action . we already this year , i would like to try to see whether this is possible so that we can start to appreciate the work of the directorates-general . we all know , of course , that the commission is introducing changes . in this way will reduce the level of mistakes . therefore , both now and in the future , is what the commission will be judged on the basis of compliance with the rules . in the first place , let me thank mr karlsson that cooperation with the committee on budgetary control on this occasion has been much better than in previous years . furthermore , i should like to ask you to publish a classification of those countries which are the worst record of maladministration in the eu and in which areas . madam president , i too would like to express my sincere thanks to the court of auditors for his report , as well as the political view that we were offered yesterday in the committee on budgetary control there too underlined once again to the efforts to introduce reforms and their need . it is necessary to include what has been said before mrs van der laan , and agree completely . for this can be given greater powers to the president of the court to take decisions on the working methods of the court and the way in which he makes his communications . the rates vary from one state to another , as well as their composition . in that was more important on the common agricultural policy , the special report on arable crops , the court ruled that 1993 and 1997 the community budget paid a sum of more than eur 13 billion more than it would have been reasonable . i do questions that it is impossible to meet . the court of auditors also needs to change their working methods . there is always something to celebrate . this report was adopted by a large majority in the committee on the environment , public health and consumer policy of parliament and , therefore , i should like to defend the outcome of the vote in the committee . the second point relates to the export ban which has been praised before . for this reason , i must say that i have major objections this provision , and i would prefer to reject it . in a second or a third reading we will need the famous 314 votes and certainly not be achieved with a report such as that presented . the commission has begun to take interim measures , but liking , in this direction and perhaps the commissioner could tell us something when it responds to the debate . we agree with the rapporteur when emphasises the consumer information about the risks and transparency , especially in the field of health and safety . i believe that it is better to have in mind the principle of subsidiarity . however , i remember a major debate which i had with my daughter elisabetta when he was nine years and asked me to go it alone in the street . we need to guarantee the protection of the consumer 's doorstep , without duplicating regulations or that they even they contradict each other . i should also like to emphasise the importance of the amendments adopted by the committee on the environment , public health and consumer policy which strengthen the transparency with regard to the end consumer and determine responsibility not only of producers , but also of distributors in possible operations of recovery of the products are considered dangerous . this also means that when to introduce new sectoral legislation , it will replace the relevant provisions of this directive . many of the amendments tabled in the report are an improvement of the document and , therefore , the commission can accept them . thirdly , amendment no 4 proposes to add , in a recital , the obligation that the member states to draw up reports reasoned with the cooperation of institutions whether public or private , competent and independent . despite the fact that the commission is in favour of cooperation and common principles , the formulation proposed goes against the principle of subsidiarity . the commission has not received any complaint about the current wording and the amendments would weaken the provisions . amendments nos 39 and 44 propose that the public to have access to information on dangerous products only when 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 authorities responsible for the monitoring of the market . mr martelli , as a rule not it would be to speak until we have completed the round of voting but , as an exception , i should like to give briefly the floor . report ( 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 ) to 335 - c5-0386 / 2000 - 2000 / 0143 ( cns ) ) on the programme for the community framework strategy on equality between men and women ( 2001 to 2005 . . mr president , i wish to refer to the order of the vote on the amendments on paragraph 10 , that is to say , on the armenian genocide . ( parliament adopted the resolution ) the responsibility is twofold : the governments of the member states of the union and the governments of the mediterranean partners . this aid is more than justified in the light of the tragedy . the ban on night work for women was one of the few areas in which social legislation of some countries , which seeks to protect women , was more advanced for the workers for workers . i hope that in future the commission to submit each year , in due course , an assessment of the situation , thereby creating the conditions appropriate to ensure that the european parliament can analyse and discuss the situation with greater depth . for these reasons , regretfully , i voted against it . it is important that our products are safe , but we should not exaggerate taking extreme action . today the agency for reconstruction of kosovo is governed by a council of direction in which each and every one of the representatives of the member states and the commission has a vote and in which decisions are made by two-thirds majority . i believe that in the case of serbia the equivalent of algeria is called in kosovo . . ( da ) the danish social democrats have voted against the report that rivalry aid to producers swine of the eu . only , which , although with some opening up of the french presidency , we know that the commission rejects these proposals and in the council does not appear to be a majority to support them . a small variation in the supply is enough to cause a crisis situation . . mr president , the genocide of the armenians was the first a whole series of massacres perpetrated in the course of the twentieth century , which can be regarded as the century of genocide . since sweden is not prepared to participate in a common military defence , but for civil crisis management , do not support paragraph 15 ' welcomes the desire of turkey to contribute to improving european capacities in the context of the common european security and defence policy ( esdp ) " . but , apart from this obligation to remember that we must demand all democracies and that the europeans know how difficult and painful it is so difficult that some countries of europe do not have been completely - it is important that these acts of barbarism that destroyed lives on an ethnic basis , religious or cultural and which conflict with the universal conscience do not again be ever more . it is , without doubt , a debate different today ; but , taking into account the importance for me it is turkey , i would like to insist on this . thanks to no longer prevent people exercising their right to self-determination , peace has been possible in these places . i have voted in favour of the amendments which call for this recognition , today , to continue with this testimony and to recognise the pain of a people . anyone event happened at the time of the empire ottoman . it is not only the jové peres report , i would like to systematize this situation with regard to regional organisations exist and those that are creating , but i would like , moreover , strengthen and stop the custom of the commission to use the support of technical from different member states . my remarks are valid , of course , to the issue we are discussing today : the representation of the european community in regional fishing organisations , but also apply to the negotiations conducted , for example , in the context of the world trade organisation . my suggestion of union was supported by the then president of the council , mr trittin , and the european commission that the decision of parliament to unite three directives only found opposition . let me give one example : pvc represents 0.7 % of the waste burned . i shall conclude , mr president , saying that the ppe / de group is pleased with the work carried out in this third reading . . mr president , i too would like to thank mr blokland for the drafting of this important report . the incineration does not mean recycling . the report by the honourable member of parliament , mr blokland , which has now come for the third reading , has been for many of the members of the committee on the environment , public health and consumer policy elected for the first time parliament the first proof of maturity , during which we have learned the proceedings of parliament . it introduces limits stricter for emissions of the new cement kilns co-incinerated waste , as mrs evans has also pointed out . apart from the various national situations , we can , therefore , see , in all the states of the european union , a reduction in almost the whole of the coverage compulsory , more important role of the so-called systems of health insurance complementary and stricter factors discriminatory . it would , however , a proposal for a directive to include the following points : the ban on using information health from of genetic research , a key point ; the lack of consideration of health prior to the to enter ; the creation of an obligation to guarantee campaigns on the part of the insurer ; taking better coordinated compensation for people who work and move within the union and , finally , the creation of a mechanism for mediation . every time we display more positive with regard to the attention of cross-border so that the action of the market is being applied progressively to health care . the united states are often used ' example ' for a free market economy , but we would be making a mistake blunder if the elles as a model in the field of health policy . it would be a mistake that the eu could work towards producing rules on , for example , information health or exigieran an assurance to the world , destroying the diversity of systems of sickness insurance exists today in many countries , and that work on principles actuarial . later was that there was a way to be dealt with . it is about the health of all the citizens of our member states and the cohesion of our territories . it is no coincidence that i to face up to this sort of problems from my origin dutch . . mr president , ladies and gentlemen , mr rocard calls on the commission to define a green paper on the characteristics of their own basic insurance for systems legal health insurance . this is an issue which is of particular concern . . mr president , who we spent in the course of our life study of social issues we remember that the old textbooks used to include a definition of social protection as a package of measures to protect state for attention of the risks economically measurable , specific individual or family and individuals - unit straits could not meet for themselves . this means that we need to reflect on why the failure of medical care for the public . the health insurance complementary part of a legal system of agreements and services . with your attempt to remove the discrimination on grounds of the state of health , mr rocard would have killed the chicken eggs of gold . the commission will speak immediately in the context of its powers and i shall try to respond to the conclusions of his report . i also hope that it approves the proposals to recognise that the status and integration in professional life earn a particular importance , so that we should bear in mind the phenomenon ever more important social exclusion and poverty despite the exercise of a professional career donation . . mr president , ladies and gentlemen , we also , from the point of view of the committee on economic and monetary affairs , we want to congratulate the rapporteur for her document . the next item is the commission communication on the commission 's recommendations on the opinion of the council on the updating of the stability programmes of germany , finland and the netherlands . this has led us to consider another and to ask ourselves if this stability and growth pact has completed with the achievement of one quantitative target of a specific figure at the end , or whether it is appropriate to include other aspects relating to the quality of public finances in the forthcoming programmes . our message basic is , therefore , that the margin for reduced contributions must be coupled with a strict control of public expenditure . i believe that seen as a whole can draw up a positive balance sheet . that one of the big countries of europe , which is one of the most important for the european economy , that is to say , germany , there is a risk of end entering a phase of overheating of its economy . mr president , i would like to thank mr della vedova . i believe that you wanted that we refiriéramos these two chapters : today in the fight against bse in europe and its developments in france . we propose to the european commission and our partners in the union to prepare the extension of the tests at european level , on the basis of scientific recommendations . therefore , efficiency , the independence and transparency will be the key principles that will guide very clearly the risk assessment food in europe . i will return to this later . however , it is necessary to make the experiments on a much wider scale . the measures of active surveillance , including the evidence at random , are carried out to prevent infected animals of bse to enter into the channels of food and animal feed . in a situation in which we find ourselves , it is always tempting to find a solution remedy , a solution which , in one fell swoop , eliminate the risk and to restore confidence . on monday i will ask the member states if there is the fear that the gaps in the implementation of the controls over recent years , against the community legislation on the matter , are a factor in the current increase in the incidence of bse . but these two things can be possible , to act quickly and remain serious . it is up to you to ensure suministrarlos quickly . this requirement is essential , especially in the case of bse . our group calls for the immediate ban on meat-and-bone meal and bones for all animals while the member states will not be able to guarantee the drafting of laws on the prevention of bse and the rigorous application of the european directives . i do not know whether it is the panacea , commissioner , but on behalf of the precautionary principle , i believe that the experience forces to ban the use of animal and bone meal in feedingstuffs of all animals breeding , including the pigs , poultry and fish . i believe that the debate which has started in our assembly , consisting of seeking who - of the council , the commission or the house - has done more or less , it seems quite superfluous . firstly , as others have said before me , it is necessary to pursue that screening tests systematic in all the cattle slaughtered intended to the feeding of europeans . to show courage and ambition we will be able to reconcile the interests of health of europeans and the economic interest of our producers , in order to , and to restore confidence . i repeat , they are certainly not responsible for the crisis , which is why the european union must show its solidarity with them . i do not accept the arrogance of some member states which do not carry detection tests , are calling for a regulation . european solidarity must also play a role , because our policy has shown its inconsistencies : set-aside , animal and bone meal for ruminants , nitrates , pesticides . then i must listen to what it says here in this house , mr gollnisch that your group has been at the forefront in the discussion on bse . we also think it appropriate to ensure that acote any focus and a ban on the export of meat until proven their safety . it is not possible that we in the policy , not highlighting sufficiently this priority . i am pleased that we continue to examine the scope of the evidence on the basis as experimental . but if generalizamos detection tests , if you destroy meat-and-bone meal , if we impose the massacre of the whole herd by a single sick animal , we must demand health rules strictly as equivalent to third countries which are our trading partners and looking export to the community live animals , channels and preparations on the basis of meat . the causes lie elsewhere . madam president , i very much welcome the fact that the commission has said , finally , strongly in favour of tests which will cover the whole area . in fact , france has shown : people looking , it is . what is to prevent us from acting ? why do we need a crisis occurs to come here to ensure that we , the european parliament , we firmly believe that public health is an absolute priority ? the link between feed bones and bse , which is a form of food completely unnatural , it is clear to everyone . for this reason , i would ask you to the european commission to impose a certain degree of harmonisation in this area . i appeal to the european commission to make a complete revision of the systems in force in france to solve the cases of bse . the result is that the poison falls within the system , as is currently happening , and destroyed . of course , it is difficult coexistence , in the field of national legislation and european legislation . furthermore , there is legislation in force , which establishes how should we draw up of meat and bone meal , the treatment which must be put to this , i believe - one more measure safeguards which has been included in the system to protect public health and food safety . therefore , i asked the standing veterinary committee , which is meeting in these precise time , to examine this matter for what age to be carried out these tests , namely to analyse animal carcasses more of an age determined to detect if there is transmission and , if so , stray animals in the food chain . these as an example the technique of the consultations which caused the deaths of immigrant in belgium , the use of strong sedantes in spain , the transport of immigrants crammed into the holds of vessels in italy and spain , the tragedy by 58 chinese immigrants deaths in the united kingdom in the port of dover , after having been arrested on several occasions in european territory , and the widespread use of different means of coercion and intimidation with immigrants expelled . that is my commitment : i will answer i . the issue of violence against women takes many forms : violence within the family , which is a crime silent , the various forms of sexual exploitation , trafficking in women , the trafficking in human beings . mr president , mr nogueira román , i would say that , clearly , on the model that we have defined , monetary policy , it is up to the central bank and the european central bank who act in accordance with the criteria laid down in the treaty . . mr president , i believe that the public is very important to distinguish between the effect of both internal and external , and i am interested : can in place , the commission now , shortly before the introduction of euro notes and coins , an action to explain to people the difference between the inside and outside of monetary stability ? if the greek part does not adopt the necessary measures , the commission will continue the procedure that has already begun . what does the commission is to ensure that there is a monitoring system and of measurement . in the same decision , the commission had promised to study the regimes of aid to all the member states , based on specific criteria of compatibility adopted until the year 2004 , the year in which will expire the date of validity of the approval of the regime french of aid . the achievement of a europe which promotes the integration , in the words of the european council in lisbon , requires an effort and action . secondly , allowing draw more party of the experience of the actors who are working on the ground , of the ngos , local authorities , social bodies and our own people who are in a position of exclusion . there are many people continues into old age that they would agree with that , such as those people who have worked many hours by a salary reduced , which does not provide a livelihood vital decent ( workers in the countryside , for example ) . they can be people with problems psychological . they may be groups many known the language needed to achieve a piece of work . in the united states employment more flexible ensures that poverty alive for shorter periods unemployment very short . in my own country , approximately 75 % of those who work and live below the poverty line are women . for this reason , we must try to meet , at least in part , this compromise , and i am convinced of the good will . we must strengthen this allocation , taking into account the procedures and the realism necessary . mr president , i would like to thank and congratulate mrs figueiredo , and i would also like to express my thanks to the other members of parliament who are not here and which have expressed the view of the other committees . i also agree to stress the importance of the ngos and the regional and local actors , as you pointed out , as well as a better reflected in the text of his experience on the ground . we have agreed that the committee of social protection will meet regularly with the contact group , formed by members of parliament . the next item is the debate on the 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 of the european parliament and the council ( com ( 2000 ) 279 - c5-0281 / 2000 - 2000 / 0114 ( cod ) ) on the promotion of electricity from renewable energy sources in the internal electricity market . we need binding objectives . another essential point which the committee has given its assent to this problem of the link to the network and access to the same for renewable energies . particularly in my country , spain , these guidelines would be responsible by 2010 to return to the atmosphere 225.000 million tonnes of co2 additional and that we cannot meet the kyoto targets . . mr president , commissioner , ladies and gentlemen , the commission 's proposal to create a framework in which the proportion of electricity from renewable energy sources will increase significantly in the european union in the medium term is an initiative to be commended effort that the rapporteur , mrs pack . but the threat can always come the compatibility with the internal market . the waste are not a renewable natural resource , despite the fact that every day to produce more and more . consequently , this directive acquires a topical inadvertently . nevertheless , i strongly support this proposal . . mr president , i would like to thank mrs rothe for her excellent report , which comes very opportunely this week , particularly when we are fighting the crisis of climate change . the promotion of consumption of electricity from renewable energy sources is a very worthy of support . we need adjustments technology drastic . rather , the proposals on energy are only from time to time and without much coherence . rothe i conclude , quite simply , mentioning three problems that have arisen during this debate . on the other hand , a principle of consistency , mentioned objectives translated into parameters national must be binding , otherwise the directive would serve no content and substance . for the same reason , amendment no 3 , in part , but not amendment no 7 , which is too technology for the text of the proposal . but , ladies and gentlemen , we cannot accept the parts that they prejudge the implementation of the rules on state aid . the next item is the debate on the 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 peaceful conflict resolution [ 2000 / 2025 ( ini ) ) . while the processes of form of peace are a territory almost exclusively male , experience and statements international demonstrate the importance of female participation in the resolution of conflicts and in the construction of peace . the decisions on the implementation and enforcement of aid measures are of the responsibility of the cabinets of crisis and the competition objectively and specialised of women has little attention and recognition . apparently , want to maintain its position of power in matters of foreign and defence policy and believe that the interests of women can defend themselves by men . . mr president , i should like first to express the interest which deserves this report , whose excellence , i would like to highlight , the great excellence , even . we must have the financial resources that will enable help women are victims of this situation . . mr president , a great deal has already been said and i shall not repeat . theorin , that we have this excellent report , which is a very important matter and extremely topical . how , no more no less , involving substantial of women in the diplomatic resolve conflict can change the world and to transform the culture of dominant confrontation and violence in culture of peace , dialogue and under democratic differences . for this reason i support the demands of the report that women must have a right to influence diplomatically . a report very well-researched , deep , rigorous , able to address the fundamental principles with clear in article 17 , bold but at the same time with a very practical and proposals very necessary . i think we should condemn all violations and all forms of slavery . the fifth point is the role of echo , the european community humanitarian office , in connection with which is the challenge and the invitation of the european parliament to consider the dimension of gender . the problem is that this work is carried out millions of people , particularly women , for which there is a great demand , even though this work has not with any sort of regulating . i believe that we must oblige the member states to regulate this sector by means of directives in the labour market , as has been raised in the dictámen of the european parliament on these directives . the population migrant usually a collective important in this sector , which calls for special measures , as in reception centres expertise , to facilitate the necessary assistance . it is a matter which must address the member states . the demand has risen in recent years meteórica but little has been taken into account in professional life in general and the rights and obligations resulting from this . ( the sitting was closed at 12 midnight ) ( loud applause ) not only must we create the scheme is internal of freedom and peace , but also to harmonise the rules and practices that the european community and the european union maintains for decades . the first step that we should give our support for the restructuring constitutional federal state is to define a framework for the democratic dialogue as broad as possible on the nature of relations between the two republics . you , the representatives of the european parliament , which are the direct representatives of the citizens of its member states , the citizens of europe , are those who are in a better position to understand why the possibility of enter europe seems so uncertain us , the citizens of the existing federal republic of yugoslavia . reanudamos our sitting . and it is a matter of great importance and interest to the citizens , so that it would be fair and necessary that we could on completing du the commission announced that would bring forward a specific proposal about half a year , and has kept its word . today , the european union with a practice in relation to the publication of documents , and we should remember that many citizens bold and many member states progressive have been fighting for years to increase transparency . this report still requires refinement in parliament , and i believe , therefore , that must be improved . we are pleased to find in the report a principle crucial that we also defend vehemently from the committee on budgets . it is now being given the opportunity to look at the issues that do not enjoy special appreciation of the media and interest groups and be able to participate more in the debate open and democratic it is so important for the confidence of the eu . the committee on petitions calls for shorter deadlines in order to make public documents . when we do not justify the document must be accessible . i would also like to stress that all the citizens will have guaranteed access to documents , in many ways . the dogma of the political responsibility must not be confused with the rights of access to documents on the part of the citizens . i would like to make an appeal to the rapporteurs to remove the regulation of any reference to the rights of the members of parliament , because that is the citizens ' access to documents , and i would ask all members to monitor very well that their interests are not the prevalence at the expense of the interests of the public . in these areas , access to documents is not guaranteed and is excluded not only to the citizens , but even the european parliament which , moreover , not even informed or consultation of the documents to be fundamental . but a drop of bitterness is still . . mr president , first of all i would like to thank mr cashman for having made an outstanding piece of work with this report . it is a very important report , which is a substantial part of what we might call the new principle of openness in the eu . ( avería technical ) it is not just the principle of free access to all the documents , but also , of course , that will open the door of the sittings of the council , so that the council does not take in the future , in the style of metternich , its decisions only and in secret and then to easily to brussels . secondly , i would like to make a comment on the work on the exceptions . our population believes that europe is not democratic , that decisions are taken behind closed doors . mrs maij-weggen , to present a short period of this report . in accordance with article 255 of the treaty , the proposed regulation is to be taken before 1 may 2001 , in other words , two years after the entry into force of the treaty of amsterdam . i should like to address a few problems which prevent at this time that the commission will be able to accept certain amendments . as i said earlier , in some cases we can agree in principle , with the amendments , but we must work together from a technical point of view and administrative , for example , with regard to the amendments relating to the classification of documents and registration . we do not have any written document and i would like , for the future , the commission remitiese members , in writing , their recommendations . welcome we welcome the greatest importance granted to the weakening of the risk of appropriations , in particular the guarantees that can offer small businesses . report ( a5-0321 / 2000 ) by mr blokland on the joint text , approved by the conciliation committee , on the european parliament and council directive [ c5-0371 / 2000 - 1998 / 0289 ( cod ) ] on waste incineration . mr president , may i ask you to the liberal group , i would also ask a co-ponentes , which address the issue a little more practical ? therefore , it is a common desire of the ppe-de and pse groups that the vote be postponed until november ii . i therefore propose to refer to the vote on the report villiers the november ii part-session . i have followed the order that i have been given the services and the plenary does not agreed . as president question time , today i must say only that , as mr , i can say that i agree with you . apart from the negative attitude which showed in the first stage , when the european parliament denounced the threat in great britain , and in the second stage , when the scandal in great britain had come to a head , the measures were limited substantially to this country , without any programme immediately tight controls and restructuring of farming at european level . i therefore wish to draw four main lessons we have to take into account in the future . we have voted in favour of this joint resolution . the increase in the number of cases in england of the new variant of cjd and the situation in france have brought to the agenda , with even more vehemently , the question of the ' mad cow disease bse . i fear that panic amongst the citizens or concerned to prevent disasters of trade , some governments do not have been given in real time the commission proper information or not proceeded , from the first time at which demonstrated these dangerous phenomena , block immediately the consumption of the products in question and to ban exports . farmers cannot cope with this crisis alone : we must implement a plan to help farming as a series of measures to win back consumer confidence . the inability of all the european institutions - the council , the commission , parliament ) to define a community policy relevant that meets the needs of security of the member states most directly affected will raise problems of hierarchy between the obligations of the single market and the demands of health and safety of our people . we have obtained , after numerous discussions with the council , satisfaction on several points . the days of landfill sites are coming to an end and must be replaced by technology more beneficial for the environment . involved in the processes of the social partners and , in particular , representatives of the groups affected addressed the programme , although we welcome the resumption of growth and falling unemployment , we must not hide the persistence , even the worsening of inequality . i believe that the rapporteur is right in asking for a greater involvement of the public authorities , the social partners and civil society in measures to overcome the poverty and social exclusion today . the ' poor workers ' , which the majority are women , employed part-time , low and the total insecurity , join in the aftermath of poverty that official speeches on the recovery ignore completely . three years ago , prime minister established a unit against the exclusion social coordinates the government action to reduce social exclusion is drawing up common solutions to common problems . until now there installed more than 60 rotores that occupy the surface thousand football matches . the dependence , which is approximately 50 % for the whole of the union , you can move 70 % by 2020 unless there is a development of renewable energy sources . it is true that we must adopt a regulation of safety more advanced and effective as regards the use of nuclear energy and the storage of nuclear waste . we must look , therefore , a energy that is , of course , but that continued to be used as there are no technical progress . the preparation of asem 4 should be an opportunity to say the democratic requirement , assuring the information and the intervention of assemblies chosen and of civil society - which brings in particular the implementation of a social forum - and , on the other , taking fully into account the social rights , environmental and human . it is that in recent times this parliament has been the victim of some ambiguity and even some criticisms . we saw that faced with the same whims that happened in this parliament in its infancy , had battling against and is still endeavour to have more powers , more resources , more presence and assert their representativeness . the european parliament , like the european parliament , it must benefit in terms of greater prestige , credibility and legitimacy , based on the activities of their political groups , because the life of the parties , or should be at least , reflecting societies that they represent . with regard to human rights , we have been supporting since 1990 cooperation programmes in favour of respect for human rights through training and awareness in this area . ( b5-0855 / 2000 ) by mr van den bos , on behalf of the eldr group ; the extreme confusion that has characterised the context of the election in recent weeks in the ivory coast , until now , but economic model , is symptomatic of a country in crisis , economic crisis , hopeless social and therefore chaos political . the political leaders , military and religious must do everything possible to achieve a national reconciliation . it is essential that through the debate on the ' marfilidad ' , this debate confusing that it is not that the implementation of national preference that we are fighting in our own countries , whose logical result and last point is the application of ethnic cleansing , is completely fought and deleted any reference or real on the ' marfilidad ' in the constitution the ivory coast . he too has supported the suspension of the constitution , with the intention of removing its highest opponent , watara , on the grounds that their parents were both ivoirian . . mr president , ladies and gentlemen , although the ivory coast was a bulwark of stability and democracy compared with the countries of central africa and weu , suffering for a long time tensions on ethnic grounds and religious ; recently , abuse of power on the part of the previous government of president badié , which led to a decision violent of power by the military . we condemn the ethnic violence and , above all politicians whose demagogy has caused . the next item is the joint debate on the following motions for resolutions : the next meeting between the asean and the eu in laos in december offers an opportunity to be crucial to show our most strongly condemned this regime . for the rest , i have no confidence in our own ministers to raise these issues . asean has become , in the full sense of the word , in a paper tiger for their failure to meet the terrible events in burma . the junta has said that it intends to crush party in its entirety . it is a debt historic and , of course , the situation is difficult . these improvements slight - which must not be certainly the author of the amendments tabled by the socialist group , mr sakellariou - have taken place in recent years and have led to a situation which is certainly more tragic , but that it is still disastrous and in any way is not equal to the challenges of vietnam today . mr swoboda , the european parliament is flexible , efficient . however , it would be a good thing that , in hanoi , the american president is not concentrate only on the strengthening of mutual collaboration , but the dependent upon firm promises on the part of vietnam to proceed to an improvement drastic of the miserable situation prevailing in the country in the field of human rights . i would ask the council and the commission protest strongly in this blatant violation of the freedom of religion committed by the vietnamese authorities . the process has led to the signing of the cooperation agreement between the commission and vietnam in 1995 . of course are parties who were contained in that proposal for a resolution that we are presenting . i agree that we must do everything we can to help , but changing the situation that has caused their misery and countless people in the world . the issues that are analysing are in the medium and long term . . mr president , commissioner , flooding that some weeks ago affected many northern areas of italy , as well as in other european member states - the united kingdom , spain , ireland and france - returns to this parliament , the problem of urgent action and extraordinary to alleviate the needs of people , communities and of the companies involved , as a policy in the long term that obviating that they can repeat natural disasters of this magnitude . the transport sector , given their continued growth expected - of 38 % in the next década- , it will be required of the most important measures . the debate is closed . this is perhaps the practices and traditions of this parliament , but it seems to me extremely sensitive to believe that the parliamentary institution in europe to make commitments in this matter , considers the possibility of trust a mission to the commission with a participation as low . ( parliament rejected the request for postponement ) . the economic and social policy of the eu , which has led to the reduction in capacity purchasing and possibilities contributions of workers , the emergence of new diseases and the impunity of the pharmaceutical companies have caused a sensitive increase expenditure on health . furthermore , opens up a broad field private insurance schemes , with the only on condition that it does not seleccionen principle ) the sick and insurance premiums pathology . anyone who does not receive and spent a lot of money , no longer . . mr president , ladies and gentlemen , i am pleased to be in the presence of a group of visitors from my beautiful constituency , which , for which i am extremely grateful . this means that gives bodies enough time to adapt to the new provisions . the report takes into account a consensus growing that tends to point out the inability of the current rules to take account of the developments of the financial sector of these last ten years . i say ' yes ' to closer consideration of the technical minimizadoras of risk , and we say yes to the enlargement of the basic idea of the basle committee . and we also feel satisfied with the important contribution that this report makes the whole process . and , finally , and this is a key point , we are fully aware that 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 the end to seize this moment to congratulate the ombudsman jacob söderman , to congratulate him on the work he has done in the fight against the poor administration and , therefore , also in the contribution to a greater harmonisation of the citizens of europe to the life of the community institutions . . mr president , fortunately , the european parliament has always maintained , in accordance with the tradition in scandinavia , which we must strengthen and strengthen the position of the ombudsman . the vote will take place tomorrow at 9 a.m . after all , access to documents is an important civil right fundamental and for a candidate , there is no evidence is more important than the connected with the tests . we found legitimate a candidate can have access to copy corrected , because access to documents is a fundamental right , further recognised by the charter of fundamental rights which we have just adopted this week . this should be . the example should to follow the rest of the institutions and bodies , as recommended by the committee on petitions . the citizens of the european union should be given a impression positive when deal with the european institutions . and new in this case is that it will be guided in their practices by the pursuit of excellence and prevent all that , in accordance with our experience , can existed credibility in the member states themselves . on the other institutions , depends on the same the possibility of adopting the procedures raised in this report or in the ombudsman 's requests . the minutes of yesterday 's sitting have been distributed . if this preventing a disaster inevitably we can get a democratic bankruptcy , but if we do not believe it is important to come , do not deserve the votes . they are fair criteria for more care adopted , however , we must also be other aspects of the matter , in particular the rate of solvency that this is a rate of weighting by type of counterpart is approaching the risk of credit is implicit in the active of a bank . creating a provisional of the police academy ( eep ) this police cooperation is essential in order to achieve the great objective of providing the citizens of europe 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 additional measures of security and peaceful coexistence between the member states . as far as i can see , the conditions in prisons in france and portugal are very different . this means that , if you want common standards , we have defined first , because if we do not you training police completely colourful . however , thanks to the work of mr posselt , provides that the training of staff police must also include human rights and defence , it is also important and appropriate at this time the suggestion to set up a college of police virtual to use the potential of the internet . but here we are in strasbourg , a house almost deserted , listening unthinkable . our own prime minister , mr prodi . it is a good idea and in a european union in which people enjoy freedom of movement , free trade and freedom of establishment , in which passengers in scotland can go sicily or greece , it is logical to expect that to develop a common system for the maintenance of the rule of law . in the netherlands , the police this officered to defuse the tensions conflicts and the repression and tolerant , and are regarded as phenomena social normal the existence of subculturas , ethnic minorities , the use of the churches as ports of refuge on the part of people without a licence legal of residence and the organisation of protests policies . anyone who believes in the good solutions which advocate must not be afraid of confrontarlas solutions of others . i hope that the academy will provide an approach valid for the future . it is a good illustration of what is beginning to nominated now with the name of europe in the networks , a europe which puts the nations in direct contact , without maintaining of superstructures useless . the majority of cases of kidnapping of children is being handled properly and efficiently by the central authorities of all the member states . so it is essential to fill this gap for reasons of fairness , realism developments sociological and equal rights and obligations for all the citizens of the european union . in the meantime , we welcome this measure and we are going to give our sincere vote . from our sympathy for the objective raised , we agree with the measures proposed . the question of a day is clearly the people who travels often on the other part of the world to see her son . the positions of the european parliament 's position in this regard , as well as the jurisprudence of the european court of justice , confirm this approach by the commission . i know that fifa has played in order to obtain more time and has dragged before presenting a response to the statement form of the commission carried out in 1998 . it is only natural that the commissioner responsible matters sports events who represent the union in the future in the wada . decision by the united kingdom to implement a tax on the road haulage operators british ireland is clearly a very small market but open , and almost everything we buy comes from the united kingdom . in conclusion , we are to maintain this debate in the european parliament , but i welcome the fact and the statement by commissioner vitorino , which 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 , the costs and tolls are sensitive , and i can monitored in the case of austria , where we are always with this issue twists and turns , and where we always are seeking solutions for traffic . the question is not discriminate against the rest of drivers or carriers of europe in the interests of drivers british . it is going to pay for the vignette more than you have unless there is any exemption special or a basis per diem . on 22 november , which is to say the same day of 25 anniversary of the crowning glory of king juan carlos , which has opened the way for democracy in spain , a high leading democracy has to pay with their lives their faith in freedom , tolerance and respect for the other . guárdenlas all very carefully . the negotiating position of the european union focused on the safeguarding of the integrity of the environment of the kyoto protocol in the fields of change in the use of land and forestry , the question of ' sinks ' , the relationship between the mechanism kyoto and internal measures , known as ' complementarity ' , and compliance . with a view to prepare the next sitting , the eu should not to resume talks on all the issues , but to focus on key priorities , in particular the mechanisms of the ' sinks ' , ' complementarity ' and a regime rigorous enforcement . mr prescott has now been under the water and we do not know how long will it take to go bust . finally , i welcome the fact that have not given in the matter of reductions , mainly because in this area is very difficult to carry out measurements accurate . it is not possible to reverse of nuclear energy . however , we must continue . in may 2001 , in bonn , should be incorporated into the equality . during the follow-up conference in bonn , which is being held in may 2001 , should be sought such commitment . if we want to be a world in which to live in the future , the challenge we face in connection with the climate change is clearly one of the greatest of the 21st century . the same applies to the measurement partial for co2 wells , as the planting additional forests . the conference in the hague will continue , as you announced , commissioner , the spring , which has been in bonn . madam president , thank you for your speech from commissioner wallström . if there was no of disunity was in the relationship between the european parliament delegation and the commission . i do not reach agreement at the next meeting of cop6 is not an option . we had a very constructive approach and we are negotiating until the last minute of those discussions in the hague . you have the floor , mr president-in-office of the council . with regard to the coordination of social security systems , taxation , to the issues of asylum , visas and immigration , the trade negotiations in the field of services refinements , some countries still have major problems . i would like to add that have not yet been reached an agreement on the distribution of the seats in the european parliament . to come to an agreement which will enable the union to operate after new accessions , all that prepared at this moment active , it is a crucial stage for the future of the union and the enlarged union . of course , your president invited . this will be submitted in nice , and naturally we hope that it should be ratified . they see you as the debates will be very free-market in nice . at the end of the union can be effective , the intergovernmental conference should make substantial progress in this respect , and this is also to extend the codecision procedure . it has been referred to the codecision procedure on the part of the european parliament . ( applause ) this challenge is the reunification of our old continent , an enlargement which has no parallel in terms of its scale , and that is what should prepare the nice summit . madam president , the main objective of the nice summit is to enlarge the european union and prepare the union for enlargement . madam president , mr president-in-office of the council , mr president of the commission , i believe we can say that to date by the governments of the fifteen have not come up smelling of roses . this method is not good . it is now being proposed in the adoption of qualified majority decisions 49 areas . the majority decisions kill the right of veto of parliamentary democracy of the member states , but the eu does not becomes itself in a parliamentary democracy . . mr president , europe needs a leadership , needs clarity , needs to make elections , it needs dynamism . the principle of blackmail of the declaration does not seem acceptable , in the light of the conclusions of the european council in biarritz , even if the latter was informal . these , mr president-in-office of the council , the information on the basis of which will evaluate the results of nice , and i wish to express our commitment on the point that has been said about the services of general economic interest . i will take a position of the treaty of nice when to see the result , however , is an experience schizophrenic to attend this debate . in amsterdam the heads of government and the rule suspended and will have to return to prove success in nice . if the gap between large and small countries in the council opens too we run the risk of suffering within a few years an enormous crisis of legitimacy in the european union , because the small will no longer need to feel at home for fear not being able to defend its identity . the french president and prime minister seem more addicted to its own political future of europe . they will create serious legal problems of interpretation is not to incorporate the text of the treaty , but only sign politically . on the other hand , i would stress the importance of strong institutions our europe in order to balance a gap in institutional speeding up that has been achieved economic with the euro . the stated objective of this review is the shape of institutions more effective , appropriate for an enlarged europe , and , at the same time , the reduction of undeniable democratic deficit . but it also means the restructuring of the committee itself 133 : to increase their accountability , and to ensure that its agenda and its conclusions are accessible and its composition is comprehensive and not exclusive action . . mr president , i should like to address not only to the president-in-office of the council , but also to all the governments of the member states , when i say that , if not an agreement being reached in nice on these difficult questions , they do not disappear . the process of codecision during the last year has shown that works . and in this direction , i would say that we should give , of course , that the area of trade policy will be included in this extension of qualified majority . when it was a girl of seven years , was forced to flee their country to the progress of army rojo transient behind cunetas not did pieces aviation soviet . mr méndez de vigo has just mentioned , and rightly so , the charter . we cannot expect of him . the understanding is becoming more closely and , although perhaps not represent the lowest common , is certainly a common small , even very small . - ( fr ) mr president , i would first of all to thank the members , because i think that this is an excellent debate . therefore , it is not in any way to proclaim the charter , it is not a problem of transparency . in fact , the system of rotation equal also concerns the large countries , which , in a given time , could be found without commissioner , like the others . i believe that parliament will be able to see that the european union has improved the institutional mechanisms which will make it possible to deal with the continuation of this development of the european union which unites us all . the vote will take place tomorrow . . mr president , i would like to join the statement . i am totally opposed to that nobody threatens to a minister invited , turkish or any other nationalities . it is obvious that in this house of european democracy , we have to guarantee the safety of all our guests and to find under our ceiling . the minister for health , on the grounds that pills does not hurt and with the statement ' let us try tumours marijuana " , undermined the foundations for the dignity of all human calling for the liberalisation of drugs . the least that can be said is that it is not a good way to act , not to say a snub for our parliament and , except that i think that the members of the european parliament have nothing to say on human rights , when you have just voted by a large majority the charter of fundamental rights , the same will be absent this forum of the european union , which , last year , many of them had seen for dialogue with ngos and the institutions . we have talked enough on this matter . even before the amsterdam treaty , the european parliament and the commission were in favour of the responsible in foreign policy were vice-president of the commission and charge at the same time , the role of the high representative , with particular obligation and with the council . as was before the feira summit , to the vote on a resolution on 15 june , the european parliament should adopt tomorrow a text which can be summed up his position , on the eve of the council in nice . the development of the esdp is a new point of departure for the european project and , therefore , requires to clarify the current institutional framework . the european council should adopt in nice several decisions , to quote . for the first debate , at the beginning of the year , the commission will establish a picture , country by country , based on the last year 's budget , which describe the state of the commitments of payments and the amounts that remain leftovers in connection with the major programmes financed by the community budget and by the edf . we have worked on the issue of regional cooperation , the notion that raises some resistance by some countries in this region , which do not want to return to lock in the past that have come , and i can say that , thanks to the summit , you have understood that there is no contradiction between regional cooperation and their progress , for its approach , with regard to the european union , especially through the process of stabilisation and association confirmed and specified on this occasion . before i had a summit with india , under portuguese presidency , and there will be a ministerial meeting with the asean . it is a reason for desalentarnos . i would remind you of the range of tasks : humanitarian aid , the evacuation of national , conflict prevention , but also separation by force of the warring parties . it is based , of course , in the autonomy of decision of the european union and in the recognition of voluntary and political commitments given . he has done more than anyone else as personification of the resolution of conflicts in one part of the world that i know well , and it has been praised properly throughout the world for their efforts . part of attention in the media to the creation of this power in the country i know best , i find it very astounding . i would like to thank mrs lalumière has highlighted the report on the prevention of conflicts that the commission is preparing , together with the high representative for the european council in nice . thank you very much , commissioner patten . this will , in my opinion , the real test for the european union . the impatient people complain that european democracy is too slow . the citizens must have the greatest possible access to information and documents . in the current proposals is still completely unclear what should be this role . with a european flag in the car , is going on all sides , more desheredado refugee camps . this is the reason , mr president , that europe must , in my view , to decide to act now . if , as europeans we do not manage to play a responsible role in resolving this conflict regardless of the united states , we must count in other centres of conflict are we not give no confidence as mediators . only that his personal commitment does not replace the democratic legitimacy of the common european security and defence policy . i cannot accept certain specific points of mrs lalumière 's report . the abandonment of this wide range of instruments of prevention civil conflict will become apparent in the long term as a mistake , and i am not in itself is the statements by the council with the point that we have adopted resolutions and that this progress in the right direction . as you can moreau , we reject the two reports , and we are committed to employ all our forces against the policy of which are an expression ... thirdly , it must create a corridor free of nuclear weapons , as proposed olof palme , from the baltic to the black sea . i would like to congratulate mrs lalumière on her report . the brok report also deals with the office of high representative of the common policy on security and defence . what a pity , i say to mr van orden and my other colleagues , because my colleagues on the other side of the pond , the irish sea have much to offer in this field : the tradition , experience and practice . the european parliament , in collaboration with the national parliaments , it is , in our view , the appropriate body to do so . i believe that the lessons to learn from this experience will serve in the future and face up to the need to establish a policy and defence capacity in europe , which , in my view , it is a component as essential of european integration as is the single currency . furthermore , i believe that the combination between these different means is a property , it is a possibility , specifically the european union and that the task that we have before us , if this policy is progressing and safeguarded , is to develop a genuine european culture of prevention and treatment of conflict . i believe that it is going to develop a dialogue to be welcomed . . mr president , ladies and gentlemen , the resignation of the commission , in march 1999 , revealed the need to reform its structures and their working methods . the reform , which can be conceived from above , must be clear and has presented to the trade unions , the whole of staff , and that associated to the whole of the staff to the whole process . this provision will require the necessary time , but it is inevitable and essential for the reform . the reform of the commission is an act which is essential for the future of our institutions . redactando my report , i have been able to study , not only the white paper , but also the second report of the committee of independent experts and the resolution adopted in this parliament on 19 january , the proposal to michiel van hulten , on the work of this committee of experts . the court of auditors notes in his report that is not opposed to the abolition of visa in advance , provided that this derogation to be replaced by other procedures which provide guarantees , at least equivalent , and may involve other actors different financial controller . all the large organisations are doing now more open , and are making it more transparent , are using information technology of new ways ; we are moving away from the traditional forms vertical restraints of organisation , sharing the information in the organisation and organisations . . mr president , commissioner , ladies and gentlemen , despite its scope , the content of the white paper presented by commissioner kinnock does not directly an institutional matter . on the other hand , we have discussed this afternoon in the context of the debate on the common foreign policy . finally , we have to address the thorny issue of the proposal early retirement . the decentralisation of financial control towards the directorates-general is an important step , but will only work if the staff receives the training , if you have sufficient resources and if the responsibility of the heads of line requires properly . the bodies and their leaders have is clear potential to make the best possible management . with regard to the disciplinary procedure here too there promises but has not yet clear rules or statements on how to apply these rules , and also the question of externalisation is finally clarified . this reform is necessary to serve faithfully god and cannot be imposed by rules . as a whole new amending situations consolidated , it is clear that there must be vigilant and be careful . however , we are going to withdraw amendment no 6 , and we shall ask for a split vote in the last part of amendment no 15 because we do not believe that the current system in the ecb is given to this situation . the last time was a member of this parliament , the president of the commission was jacques delors and working together with commissioner brittan and , before it , with the commissioner cockfield . madam president , commissioners , ladies and gentlemen , we are still this reform justified expectations . issues such as the bse crisis , the price of oil , the greenhouse effect have a component of europe i am . the public must also have the impression that the commission is really accessible and transparent . for the european parliament , the reform is a vital issue on which has a knock-on effect , the budgetary authority and legislation . it defines many clear procedures for various ways to condemn suspected acts unlawful both inside and outside the institution which is used the official . therefore , i am convinced that we will have the pleasure to listen to you on future occasions . mr garriga polledo , may i say briefly that we retain the categories of the financial perspective . the reform must be carried out by the staff of the commission , which requires acceptance . we believe that a reform cosmetics makes no sense at the moment of profound change . . mr president , ladies and gentlemen , first of all i should like to highlight the quality of own-initiative report by mrs sauquillo pérez del arco in connection with the reform of the commission and their effects on the effectiveness of the european union 's relations with the developing countries . we want to see more responsibility . before coming to the subject of aid projects , we must try to rake over all the causes of use existing seeking and pursuing who has taken , has been exploited and has abused by the people who are in a state of need . it is precisely because mr nielson is faithful to that of collegiate responsibility will defend , without doubt , the proposal this evening . more serious still seems to us , in the commission 's proposal , the separation development remains . in 2001 , for example , the financial liability will be desconcentradas 22 delegations , the systems of other 15 of the delegation will be updated and are allocated 40 new posts of officials to the services outside . maritime safety but nor the erika , nor the ievoli sun , were the french vessels . in fact this is one of the issues priority on the agenda of the commission since the fatal collapse , 11 months ago , of the erika . we hope and trust that 21 december , the council of ministers will help you to the determination of the european institutions to improve maritime safety with the adoption of common positions for the three texts . i believe that we can do , however , is but we must ensure that this agreement comes into force . i understand and i welcome the attempt by minister end up as soon as possible with these two reports ; that is why i think positive in principle its proposal that , if possible , we can discuss the matter in december . fruit of all this , we have drawn up a parliamentary report to amend the directive which raises improvements in various aspects placing a strengthening of the classification system , as a means and valid instrument to guarantee the safety of maritime traffic . however , the legacy of so many years , in which materials were simply discharges , remains , and has sometimes returned to occur to haunt us , with serious consequences . in this connection the publication of information is essential in order to facilitate that the public to obtain information , telephone emergency , and so on . i hope great achievements of the second set of proposals and the creation of a european agency for maritime safety . i welcome their arguments , but we can only negotiate about results that have been analysed in the council . after all , we know that in the past port state control has not been a strong in maritime safety , we know that not all the classification societies have exercised seriously and correct , but rather shoddy , its role of technical inspections of ships , and we know that the oil tankers without hull double bombs ticking floating . we are building a new credibility , on the one hand , and we should not miss lose , on the other hand , by means of a wrong of the commission . anyone who does not take that responsibility has to stay away from our waters and ports . the the watts report tightens up the measures against ships to present risks serious or flying a flag of convenience , without abolishing this type of flags . despite everything , i am pleased that the commission 's proposals have included the main demands made by those who have been elected by the coast french : prohibition of oil tankers hull only , strengthening controls in ports , and evaluation of the classification societies . furthermore , i share your point of view to promote the obligation of it is dated recorders . the guarantees neglected a vessel demanding important measures on companies responsible and on the inspection , as has already been said . to conclude i say that these measures without a firm commitment to achieve the level of safety wanted . everyone is saying , and i find it completely justified , which has not yet reached the current 25 % demanded of control by the port . it is time simple commitments , some anticipate a difficult compliance . with regard to the classification society , i would like to point out once again on this occasion - and this is also my task - : most of the current discussion seems to be focused on the responsibility . with regard to the control port , it is important to make progress in the tightening of the regulation and in the efficiency of inspections . the laxity in relation to the large companies shows no doubt that are more powerful than democratic institutions . . ( el ) mr president , ladies and gentlemen , an issue whose aim is the safety of ships and , therefore , the safety of people and the protection of the environment , it is a very serious matter . the reports that have been tabled in this direction . we agree with the imposition of a minimal threshold of personal injuries or death and material damage and to provide the member states the possibility of increasing those limits . the introduction of new technologies and improvements in the design of the ships are part of this important task . it is necessary to move towards a consensus at the highest possible level of regulation and safety at sea . i am happy to pass on to you that the commission will support many of the amendments proposed in these three reports . the commission is in a position to accept amendments nos 6 , 7 and 8 , but it can only partly accept amendment no 1 . it is to be hoped that the imo to take the timetable for the gradual elimination at its meeting in april of next year . the work of the commission is to confirm that the classification society is continuing to fulfil qualitative criteria of the directive and the monitoring of the work of the classification societies . the commission appreciates the support received by the limit proposed originally . once again , this shows how urgent the adoption of reinforced , prevention and remediation community measures for the protection of our seas . mr turco , i have understood perfectly your message , and then in this . what must be clear from this moment is that now is already in the hands of the council to make rapid progress . it would appear that for my report . madam president , i would like to present the proposal to amend the amendment to begin with the words : " urges , non stockmann , to the council and the commission . report ( a5-0329 / 2000 ) by mr pomés ruiz , on behalf of the committee on budgetary control , on the white paper on the 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 parliamentary immunity of capital is strengthened with the privatisation of classification societies , which have gone into the shipowners , for the lack of control of the substance of the inspection by state authorities , and even by the complicity of those authorities . that is why i find it very positive that the rapporteurs mr watts , vachetta and mr piétrasanta have tried to close the of rifts , there were still in the commission 's proposal . the responsibility of the implementation of these measures lies in the member states . the oil tankers hull only should not be able to sail here when after the year 2005 , 2010 or 2015 have disappeared in other areas . however , mr hatzidakis is making proposals which restrict the commission . the promotion of stricter rules at international level must remain a fundamental objective of our policy of maritime safety . it is particularly important to make it clear that the principle that the polluter must pay is fully in force . this community action has doubled with a recovery of the imo , which , endowed with a real power of police to apply the code ism , it would be an effective instrument , image of europol . while the sanctions infrigir the rules are lower than the expenditure respected , companies that want the maximum profits will opting for the way wrong . preparation of the council in nice instead of push towards above human rights and social rights , the charter will facilitate transactions intended to reduce them . unfortunately , do not see this in the resolutions tabled . if , as many , i regret at times that the prime minister , lionel jospin , has expressed in a few occasions during this six-month term ' because of the cohabitation ' , i know the significant impetus which has been constantly its ministers and i would like to point this out . with regard to the social sphere , the proposals are very timid and even give substance to actual transactions accepted at the lisbon summit , in particular with regard to the need to strengthen the economic and social cohesion . in this respect should be taken any decision on the development of the eu conllevase the risk of alienar the citizens of europe . the british people want a reform of the eu which increases accountability and efficiency . this text takes the pretext of the future - and increasingly distant enlargement to ask for the strengthening of a system has already been exhausted . now , it is that burns not only between the ' big " and " small ' , but also between the ' big ' . . ( sv ) welcome and support a report which deals with many trends important in connection with the common security and defence policy . as every year , this report ritual of the european parliament , devoted in principle to the annual balance sheet of the cfsp , contains the method recognised readjusted gently by equal slides progressive consist , on the basis of a gap in the nature of federalism obtained in a field , look like trojans enlargement , to the detriment of the treaties as of the decisions of the european councils . charlando with me , realise that is organizing a military force of the member states of europe , a force to be able to intervene to keep the peace in europe and its surrounding areas . furthermore , it is not the task of the european parliament to define what capacity must possess a european reaction force or whether within this context , for example , must have intervention capacity in the air and at sea . the conflict in the future will not solve with military intervention , but by means of a policy of social justice , economic and ecological . we oppose radically to this european army , as nato and our own national army . for example , points which go too far in relation to the cfsp and nato , use ' threats of interventions armed ' as a means of pressure on conflict prevention , which is at odds with the un charter . a decade after the revolutions which took place in this , it is a sad message that the ' peace project european ' sends with these reports to the applicant countries . it is precisely six of these paragraphs contain statements which have to do with the subject . unfortunately , it includes the clear aim to cancel the national laws on abortion or even penalize or eliminate the traditions of faith that are opposed to abortion . if they knew , several tens of thousands of women question of the european union alegrarían that we are dealing here with the legislation of the work domestic that exists in the black economy . smet proposes , among other things , to establish an eu definition of the work of households . the needs of the workers domestic should be taken into account when drawing up of labour legislation . they have paid contributions for their pensions to the various national governments that have done away very quickly as good prestidigitadores . finally , the union for a europe of nations group reminds us very much that the citizens of the european union expect more than ever that the reform measures and appointments should be translated takes account of the diversity of opinions and views expressed in our countries . as far as the human resources , the merit of the players and greater transparency in terms of staff policy in general have set up in the strengths of the new administrative reform . on the occasion of this explanation of vote , i would like to reiterate and emphasise that , unfortunately , our parliament does not have all the powers should have . i would like to end with a speech on the procedure . in fact , mr barón crespo , reports are contradictory . it is a desire of the socialist group . that is precisely the reason that we can see difficulties : it is an important summit and what we say we will be committed . i have in mind that the committee will meet tomorrow afternoon to try to understand very clearly what were the conclusions of the intergovernmental conference . ( parliament gave its agreement on the proposal ) i would therefore be most grateful if unheeded this request . and i would like to denounce that a few days ago , one that was on hunger strike as proof of solidarity , murdered in rotterdam a fraction of wolves grey . of course , this would not have taken in june the council had been just a little observant , or if there were given at least some attention to our first reading and the amended proposal of the european commission already approached much of what we wanted . thirdly , we have to consider whether the provisions that we want to adopt will contribute to improving the functioning of the internal market and if they are provided in connection with the objective we are pursuing . the second concern , mainly legal , it has taken us , on the contrary , to make even more closely the interdependence between the harmonisation of the market and the protection of health and thoroughly the guidelines set out in the reasons why the court of justice has wiped out recently the directive on the advertising , on the grounds that it is only through a reading machinery can lead to the conclusion that both aspects are incompatible . . mr president , ladies and gentlemen , 80 cases fatal of the new variant of creutzfeldt-jakob disease in europe and the european union , its council of ministers , the commission and parliament decided to ban on animal meal and the entry of cattle of more than 30 months in the food chain without evidence prior . we believe that it is obvious that article 95 and 133 constitute the legal basis for this directive , as proposed by the committee in amendment no 1 . in accordance with the court , a total ban on tobacco advertising is not justifiable in the name of the good functioning of the internal market . as regards , such as ' low tar ' , ' mild ' and ' light ' , i am still looks that are deceptive , and that is why i am against amendments nos 10 and 30 . i would also like to speak of obligation in the treaties . the rapporteur , mr maaten , with good sense has proposed strengthening the legal basis with a reference to other article , article 133 on foreign trade , and has proposed a number of changes in some of the articles in order to avoid executive this directive on the basis of the case law established by the judgment of the court of justice . i am very sorry that in the committee on legal affairs and the internal market established positions which consider that , in some way , the judgment of the court of justice on the tobacco advertising ban to even more hot air this proposal for a directive . in fact , in my capacity as a member of the committee on the environment , public health and consumer policy , i have received strong pressure from various groups in the sense to regulate more strict the sale and presentation of tobacco products in europe . however , and this is an irony , i do not see in this directive no ban grow tobacco within the community , despite the fact that in countries such as greece tobacco grown is so strong that , according to this directive , their jobs for the production of tobacco products would be establishing of crime . i believe it is also necessary to thank mr byrne for having said so clearly in relation to the legal basis . more than half a million people die absurdly every year in the european union , and this figure is called upon to grow if we do not act now . in my opinion , this legal basis is not helpful and for that reason it is right that the trade unions , companies and that our colleagues here relate to the loss of jobs . i want to opt for warnings photographic , which includes a list of ingredients reasonable , that research to be carried out throughout europe , measures of health promotion to help overcome the young tobacco consumption , of tar , nicotine and addiction . it is also in the committee on the environment , public health and consumer policy was willingness to reach a compromise i am thinking in the commissioner . the exemption would apply to article 3 , as i understand the amendment , that is to say , tar , nicotine and carbon monoxide levels . given the general nature of the directive , we cannot separate parts of the other and , therefore , we must wasting . the estampación a warning size in some cardboard would be an appropriate solution . finally , in the report has presented a total of 54 amendments , and i am pleased to inform you that the commission can accept 33 , it is in full or in part . the main argument for these amendments and the preparation of a report after five years concerns the issue of enlargement of the european union , which , as was said at the nice summit , it is very timely and appropriate . in short , summer time appears to go hand in hand with a better quality of life , so that the positive effects for the period in which offset sufficiently the problems of air passengers in connection with the actual change . the summer time is not the problem of our common house of europe . a review only on the part of the commission in five years is sufficient . on the other hand are the demands of the manufacturers of computers or tachographs electronic , or timetables and agendas . madam president , commissioner , ladies and gentlemen , we must allow quickly and unbureaucratic medical research , necessary for patients , but it must comply strictly borders ethically motivated , and people the subject of the experiments must be protected against the abuse . this is an important distinction that we do here in our report . so , although there are still some points of disagreement with the council , i should like to point out that the result that we want to get through the adoption of this directive is the result of a long and fruitful work of commitment on the part of mr liese , our rapporteur , which i would like to thank and congratulate you on its management on a participatory basis and constructive , and on the part of the council , which has been cooperative and open to the amendments adopted by the committee on the environment , public health and consumer policy at second reading . i am thinking in particular in the research in the fight against cancer , but there are many other . unfortunately , in spite of the measures , there are new threats and diseases , and on many occasions medicines that we are not enough to eradicating . it is a duty of the community health to find ways out of date or more effective against these challenges . the vote will take place tomorrow at 12.30 p.m . what we agreed with the council and the commission and , of course , with the committee on the environment , public health and consumer policy public health and consumer policy of parliament , in order to prevent a second reading and to be able to continue without any obstacles these programmes and that we do not create gaps , was that , yes , also advocate the expansion of these initiatives in two years the four programmes , as requested by the commission , but that the money to give every year , so that , if in the meantime we had the approval and included in place the new programme on health , not to be necessary for enlargement or use the money for the second year . in general , it is high time that the member states to get agreement on the european union , on a subject legitimately supranational , more room for manoeuvre and a right budget : diseases know no frontiers . in fact , international organisations such as europol have said that the import of drugs in the union to increase . the public health is part of national policy and must remain so . the next item is the debate on the report ( a5-0355 / 2000 ) mrs cerdeira morterero , on behalf of the committee on citizens ' freedoms and rights , justice and home affairs , on the initiative of the portuguese republic with a view to the adoption of a framework decision on the status of the victim in the process of criminal law ( 9650 / 2000 - c5-0392 / 00 - 2000 / 0813 ( cns ) ) . another initiative at international level is the un convention on the fundamental principles of justice for the victims of crime and abuse of power , which was adopted by the resolution 40 / 34 of the general assembly on 29 november 1985 . you will remember , perhaps the debate held some time ago in this house on the so-called di pietro report . this initiative has three main areas : the right of the victim to the information , access to justice and the right to compensation . however , in my opinion , the most significant thing is the fact that takes conscience , also in the field of the european union , the need to change the point of view on the state intervention against crime . it should force the member states to fundaran a special unit of the police for the victims of crime . italy has called on several occasions extradition murderer multiple france , where lojacono is free , so that we can finally fulfil his sentence . the victims must be at the centre of attention . as has been pointed out , the draft framework decision contains three different types of measures : firstly , it establishes minimum rules on the rights of victims ; secondly , provides specific rules designed to take into account the special situation of those people who are victims of a crime in a member state other than that of their country of origin and , thirdly , urges the member states to the development of victim support measures . it is working on the interconnection at european level of the national services of support for the victims in order to ensure adequate attention of the victims , particularly if it does not lie in the committee of crime . approval of the minutes of the previous sitting it has the floor again mr varela , the chairman of the committee on fisheries , as the committee responsible . all well and good ! the last tuesday , in a dialogue we have the last embellishment of the joint declaration by the council and parliament . in this way , we have achieved a solution for the 2001 budget . we need to think internally how in the area of aid policy we can to ensure that all the existing needs to develop in the direction open procedures . we ask your name and told us : ' it is innombrable ' . the council has worked , therefore , the second reading of the budget , taking account of the agreements concluded with the delegation from parliament , with the constant desire to vote on a budget which makes it possible to finance all the priorities of the european union and to respond to the real needs and with real power of implementation of the appropriations . the third important element of this second reading of the council concerns the agreement reached on the allocation of the programme ' spirit industry ' , which is still and complete the programme ' initiative employment ' for the years 2001 and 2005 . more generally , i would like to stress that the budgetary procedure will end in a few days has shown in the interests of the interinstitutional agreement of 6 may 1999 . the discussions were sometimes unmarketable , but were always relevant and based on trade permanent which have allowed understand better each other and , therefore , to get more easily an agreement , which i hope will be satisfactory to all . the main thing is that , as a result of the democratisation of serbia , no country in the region of the balkans , it has now less aid of the planned before the event that developments in serbia . in fact , the use repeated , two years in a row , the flexibility instrument can be seen , wrongly in my opinion , as a form of revision of the financial perspectives . mrs haug has to make some changes today we have heard the council say that it is prepared to implement an increase of 3.5 % . i thank in particular to the commission and the council . . mr president , i would also like to thank mrs haug on her excellent work . i suspect that - sencilla- flexibility is for the small amounts and the revision of the great , but in the coming years we will see how it works . we are faced with the situation in which we have to decide whether we can agree or not this budget on thursday , which is of course we must look very carefully . but the interinstitutional agreements between the three institutions are also a very important that seeks to ensure that we have a common security of planning . the increasing pressure on unemployment , the bse crisis and the stability pact for the balkans . . ( fr ) madam president , ladies and gentlemen members of the european parliament , i am very happy to be before you today in order to present to you the outcome of the french presidency of the union and also to assess the progress made in recent months . what we have promised : it is not any purports of nice . it is up to the procedure of closer cooperation that has been provided widely in the first and third pillars . it is a huge challenge and a historic stage towards the reunification of our continent . thanks to this charter of the european union is being strengthened , more secure the values of dignity , freedom and solidarity which is based . and a few weeks ago , the freighter ievolu sun , involving chemicals , averiaba around the islands anglonormandas . we had set objectives and have been met . madam president , ladies and gentlemen members of the european parliament , this six-month period , i believe to be able to say today , has been our union strengthened preparing to accept new members , to bring together the family now that we are sure to work together ; strengthened at the heart of our fellow citizens in the field of the values , in the growth of employment , of solidarity , safety and the preservation of the european social model ; to be strengthened and to gain hearing on the international stage . these are some of the issues that were subjected to the attention of the heads of state and government , i will quote another , an innovation , have a feeling , will not fail to be important , because in nice has also been discussed the organisation of summits , its weight , its complexity and travelling , and the european council has taken the sensible decision to go celebrándolas all in brussels . however , it is very worrying that the number of members of parliament has served , in short , as a variable compensation for the balance of the council . i these problems and other associated with the same we should devote more attention in the future moving from a role of defence role of greater proposal . ( applause ) ( applause ) the ambition that led to nice was the largest european ambition for a summit meeting for many years . madam president , mr president of the republic , mr president of the commission , ladies and gentlemen , the trial of my group is severe for the fifteen after the spectacle little promising that have offered the europeans , probably astounded to see this time and direct what is really happening with the joint vision , with the spirit of solidarity with the mutual trust of the main european leaders . for any mind clear-thinking , are anunciadores very serious consequences , which leads to the draft federal europe with 27 or 28 member states . i will also emphasise , mr president , that following nice , france is once again as the only loser . madam president , mr president , the group for a europe of democracies and diversities regrets that the presidency has followed the message which was conveyed in july last . many do not see the port arrival on occasion , the european union . therefore , there is also a limit must be considered . i believe that it is not only the view of the three groups , but also from other but which do not have been able to sign for technical reasons . so it is desirable to promote the development of medicines in the community , in this way , it is possible to provide patients greater possibilities to benefit from treatments highly effective . i congratulate my colleague mary honeyball on his first report to the european parliament . amazingly has the floor to mr fatuzzo and i am very curious to know what pensioner said what . the victim must be treated as a person in a special situation of all , be a source of confusion and anxiety factors that probably prove much more serious , if the victim of crime in a member state other than their own . the next item is the joint debate on : it was desperate to see how critical of the discussions on the question of knowing who give a vote or a vote less , who would gain , if germany and france , if the netherlands or belgium , portugal or spain . we are pleased that it is applied a new method , and we hope that , following this hope , which is based on the possibility of closer cooperation , europe continue , which will be able to draw up , for the future , a constitution for referral back to our fellow citizens the hope , within this tremendous project , which is the european enterprise . the candidate countries are preparing for enlargement , they will follow the example of egoism of our own member states . some are happier than others , but the main message is clear : europe can now to meet in a democratic and enlarged eu , which , in addition , it is close to its citizens thanks to the treaty of nice . it has dominated the particular interest . by agreement non resigning on the treaty , has prevented a crisis open which would have called into question of enlargement , but we can talk about a crisis smouldering with which we must now tackle . i do not think that it is more realistic to fight for reassert its own prestige national to fight for the effectiveness of the functioning of the union and i do not believe that the citizens of europe are being mobilised en masse to continue the battle shipbuilding of their governments in nice . and , however , what great project , eleven years after the fall of the berlin wall . on that occasion was true for half of europe and now we have to do so for all . after nice , it is no longer possible to invoke the obstacle institutional . firstly , the imbalance of the institutions : the council , the commission and parliament . this method has died . the consequences for europe would have been absolutely incalculable . for example , you know that at the beginning of the european union , the blocking minority could train with what we call two countries ' major ' , and now we need three . the area is paid , enlargement is possible , the european parliament has its own place in the debate , in the deepening of the ways and ideas . the european public , which nobody is repository - mr moscovici is right on this point , cannot be based on the sum of the national interests which cross and cancel each other out and , in this respect , the prime minister verhofstadt has launched a message saviour . we recommend it to be ratified . personally , i believe that the reweighting votes must take account of the population , as in the european parliament , and should have done in the council . but the treaty of nice , mr president , it is not the end of the way , but the point of departure for a new stage with many challenges . for this reason , i would like to come back to what has already been said here today in some cases . although , in fact , it seems that we have managed to avoid paralysis total for the future of the enlarged european union , the wishes of the french presidency could not be reflected in the new draft treaty . . mr president , for my part , nice deserves , frankly , inadequate . i do not know whether the commission will respond at the end of this debate , but i would like to know , given the absence of the council , if you have the same confidence that in 2004 the european parliament will have members czechs , hungarians and the poles and the baltic countries . we have not concealed the need to make progress with the same force and the same determination that we had before nice by means of enlargement to achieve the objectives that we have and that is the quotation is more important with history that the european parliament and the commission have to comply in the coming years . on the other hand , and , above all , the problem of the financing of the balkans remains unresolved for the coming years . for my part , i would like to congratulate the rapporteurs , the chairman of the committee on budgets , the commission , the council and the presidency for the work carried out , for the conclusion of this agreement , which will enable us to vote on the budget for the year 2001 . it is also good that it is put at the disposal of small and medium-sized enterprises , as the main creators of jobs , additional funds , thereby create new jobs and is continuing in the fight against unemployment . in football terms , as a tie 1 . not because we have a budget and we have reached an agreement in the conciliation we imagine that all our problems have disappeared . this important won the air , but of the treaties , but sometimes the council may be acknowledged . this must be accompanied by a commitment of the college of commissioners for a fair distribution and effective human resources and materials for the management of the various policies , in other words , they must be accorded the political priority of parliament and the priority of management of the commission . for this reason , the task of common level of europe is precisely to promote the protection and regeneration of the environment . a great deal has been said about the later stage nice . of course , is right in referring to this question . it is not speaks of fear military violence , or a possible progress of the dictatorship . if we look carefully , it is that russia is beyond morocco in the budget , and i believe that this is not appropriate . if the europeans to arrive dependent on logísticamente of russia , would create a very dangerous situation . and a tacis programme can only act in a very limited not to say that can only be a drop in the ocean anyway . desciende the birth rate and increases the mortality rate , and the reduction shrunk population is the order of a million people a year . mr putin , and do worse than he says that the future status of chechnya is not the main . what happens in russia , with the population , with society , which gives them the same . . mr president , the european union has adopted in the last few years a number of documents associated with russia , which constitute a good basis for the close relations with the russian federation . furthermore , what does that mean freedom for the people of chechnya ? this is the first step , then we will try to ensure that the laws to be respected , which would be the second step in addition , the economic development provide more stability , and the fourth , as a result of previous appearing characteristics of the citizens . but it is an excellent report which , as the common strategy , underlines the importance we attach to the relationship - cooperation estratégica- between the european union and russia . that means to focus our efforts in key areas such as the environment - which have been mentioned several of its - and nuclear safety , in the kaliningrad region and in improving the coordination between the different sources of funding . we must avoid the mistake that one of you mentioned earlier and committed at the beginning of this century , when , after the revolution leninista 1917 , russia was totally excluded from european affairs with disastrous consequences . . ( fr ) as you know , the council has adopted a common position on the revision of directive 90 / 220 / ec . i therefore believe that there are answered the questions raised . so , i am quite prepared to propose that we have this debate , quite simply , we must choose the most appropriate framework . . ( fr ) i do not have the information sufficiently precise to respond to your supplementary question . we cannot say that it has no information precise . . ( fr ) the council would remind the honourable member that adopted at its meeting of 19 may 1998 in the area of fraud in the areas of alcohol and tobacco . all the member states have confirmed its willingness to step up the fight against fraud , both within its borders and in the context of their relationship . the european union has said on several occasions , the absolute respect it deserves the right of asylum . in this respect , the association agreement acp-comunidad union signed in for cotonou in june 2000 establishes that the community guarantee , at the latest in 2005 , access franchising rights to the substance of the products originating in the least developed countries . i would remind you that the presidency is there to express the views of fulano or mengano , this or that government , but to indicate what , in a ' corridor ' , a moment " tonnes ' , the positions of the council . it will establish a system of compra-destrucción these cattle are not addressed in order to compensate farmers at the price of the market . the french presidency has wanted , from the outset , which were to be given a european answer to this crisis , which is a food crisis , a social crisis and a health crisis . . ( fr ) in the framework of the barcelona process , algeria signed a number of principles , including respect for the rule of law . - ( fr ) we already had occasion , a few weeks ago , to explain a few comments on the preparation of the special session of the united nations general assembly devoted monitoring of the world summit on children to be held in september 2001 . subject : obligaciones turkey in the association agreements eu-turkey the commission 's proposal on the association agreements between the european union and turkey asks the european council to look again at the situation regarding differences pending for a resolution , particularly with regard to its impact on the procedures for accession , in order to contribute to the fact that the international court of justice to be resolved before the end of the year 2004 . in this context of the partnership that we have been mentioned , are going to discuss this issue by the council and the turkish government ? is respect properly the rights of defence and will contribute in some way the mutual recognition ? on the other hand , each member state must take the decision at national level , sovereign , compromise or not troops national in the operation . subject : importance of taxation for the functioning of the internal market in an article published in the financial times in november , the president of the commission says that there will be no further harmonisation of taxes or to be established the common standards of tax in the eu because the levels of taxation within the competence of the national parliaments and must continue to do so . questions nos 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 and 32 will reply in writing . the stabilisation and association agreement republic of croatia / eu comes at the appropriate time . . mr president , commissioner , ladies and gentlemen , first of all i would like to congratulate mr baltas for his report , especially for their prompt report because it has been important and right to react quickly to the developments in croatia , which has already been mentioned by mrs stenzel . the results in this context are really positive . in 1991 / 92 were expelled more than 250 000 croats kraina slavonia western and eastern europe . this has been , of course , a historic year for the south-eastern europe . i do not think that this is a bad record for one year . this is an important for us , and i hope that we can count on the support of parliament when we come back to consult you officially , once we have negotiated agreement . the reaction against the government wahid is strong and the process is stagnating . similarly , the leaders of papua are still in prison . similarly , in our resolution , we call on the european commission to continue this trend policy . this justifies the terms of the commission 's communication of the beginning of the year , even when it would be characterised by certain euphoria about the result of those changes . the justice and the refugee camps that delays are areas of conflict between the old and new powers indonesians and give the idea of the fragility of the process of democratization . the most distressing is that in the moluccas , warriors of jihad can act to suit themselves in an unacceptable manner . irian jaya is also a victim of the policy of migration . and that , we have to know choose priorities , we must not to mix in the same level of environmental matters , issues of social policies , issues of economic policy with the fundamental problem of respect for democracy and human rights , which must be clearly a political priority of our relationship with indonesia . this resolution states categorically that irian jaya is part of indonesia . the situation has improved and we must encourage president wahid , but there are problems of the horrendous . it is clearly unacceptable that tens of thousands of refugees in east timor will remain hostage at the mercy of bandits armed , on behalf of patriotism indonesia , they try to escape punishment for their criminal past . it is because of its size , the fourth country in the world population ; it is for their scale economic : it is for their role regional ; it is for their environmental impact . for this reason , we need to link the resources and instruments police , administrative and in criminal matters between the member states and with the eu . ( the president cut the speaker off ) mrs schreyer , you stressed here before this house on various occasions that , as the commissioner responsible for the fight against fraud , sees its task in particular to guarantee the independence of olaf . it is the creation of a financial administration at community level the responsible for the problems because models of redistribution of eu taxpayers ' money established by the so-called ' of the communities ' are badly designed and many are absolutely unwanted . i would very much like to congratulate the rapporteur -alguien whom i have admired as a person and strain on this report , but unfortunately i cannot do so . the report concerns the protection of the community 's financial interests and on how we should tackle them , and the issues of the utmost importance . due to the limited time i am going to be brief in the exposure of the various points . the debate is closed . we have a of eu legislation to protect firms of mismanagement and now , the commission has promised to introduce their own regulations to ensure that it is not delayed payments . we have other mechanisms to highlight examples of fraud warned before . you , mrs schreyer , you have just mentioned the council by saying that there was a member state which is opposed to the creation of a european public prosecutor . i believe , therefore , that it is quite understandable that parliament will give to the court of auditors that it is expected of these reports . neither the commission nor the member states must be possible to exempt its responsibility , particularly through the referral reciprocal the responsibility of the other . he said quite frankly and regrets that this is the case . it has been a step to be very useful for the matter and i think that it has also been very conscious for its part to include in its deliberations on the commission and the court of auditors before the drafting of this report . you can see in my explanations which i consider it reasonable to continue the debate on these proposals to see how we can lay down more intensively responsibilities . the first failure is decisive is the lack of coordination . for this reason , i think that we have to improve article 4 . within the single market investors - are private companies or funds should be able to exercise the rights of ownership in favour of the companies to invest and for investors in them . we cannot close our eyes to reality : when there is a acquisition of actions produced restructuring in the workforce , redundancies ... but what we risk as a parliament on the basis of the amendments tabled ? that is the principle on which perhaps we tomorrow : the important principle of a law designed to regulate as takeover bids . on the contrary , it would be easier to solve the problem to determine the competences of the supervisory authorities . the rapporteur 's amendments create confusion in the field of disputes and would not be right that we vote in favour of the confusion in possible cases of dispute . one point that i want to make in connection with this takeover directive is to remember very strongly that million voters in my country and millions of people have pension schemes and savings based on investment in the market of values . this procedure which already exists in some member states , is concerned , however , not only as takeover bids , but which goes further and could reviewed possibly in the framework of general review adopted by the commission in the field of company law . finally , i would remind you that this is a framework directive in line with the wish expressed by parliament at an earlier stage . the right of participation is to recognise the rights to be essential and artists plastics to receive a proportion of the product of duty-free sales further of their works . on the one hand , the lobistas british fear the loss of jobs . as a result , the compromise adopted by the council is only a weak reflection of the initial proposal by the commission broadly supported by the european parliament at first reading . i hope the support of the commission , at least one of the three major trouble spots . it is also a question regarding the vitality and the competitiveness of art market in europe . otherwise , article would have been sold without doubt in another place , that is , in america . however , this amendment is acceptable only in part . competition of the postal services it is my proposal , mr savary . firstly , we must ensure that the price of the postal services are favourable secondly , we must try to ensure a high level of quality and , thirdly , we have to be able to guarantee a high availability of postal services in all areas of the european union . the committee on legal affairs and citizens ' rights was more demanding in relation to the limit of prices of the reserved services provider universal , but it is as its proposal on the limit of weight of 150 grammes and common the rejection of the 50 laid down in the proposal for a directive . finally , we cannot accept a new date of liberalisation in there is no prior assessment . we know very well the difficulties involved in this matter as full ideologically , sometimes by both sides . therefore , despite the fact that this measure can find a welcome between certain members of this house , its consequences would be devastating for the postal services throughout the european union . it will lead the closure of small shops offer postal services in rural areas , because they depend on the part of the postal services for their survival . if we continue our rate , we need 100 years to achieve a single open 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 particular issue . it is and must be the case . if there is a fair competition , the monopoly can demonstrate that know their profession . however , if the grandmother is pleased to receive the visit of a postman kind , which is part of a high-quality postal service , we must not regret it , but should also welcomed . anyone who comes so badly prepared a negotiation , who has presented the report requested on the impact recorded since 1997 , who argues ideas ideological reasons perhaps the objectives you mentioned will be achieved if liberalising , liberalising and liberalizamos- , it should not be surprising if there is a pity and falls face . mr bolkestein , the commission is the guardian of the treaties . bolkestein , also releases cross-border mail . it is as if the average income between the rich and poor ; the result could be aritméticamente satisfactory , but could be considered socially acceptable , because , of course , the existence of very poor . a breath new time mr simpson . the governments that they were not socialists , but conservative or liberal . since came to the proposal , for me it was clear that the proposal will never be acceptable in the form presented by the commission . because on openness and liberalisation we all agree , but the pace is important . the effects of the first directive does not have been made public , because the consequences are obvious : loss of employment and degradation of the working conditions , inequality of operation of the public service throughout the territory , mainly in the field and in working-class areas . the commission 's proposal provides a progressive opening , which in my opinion will serve to improve the services provided to the consumer a lower price than . it is a fundamental prerequisite for the development of the sector to the direct advertising . i appeal i would like to express to the british conservatives . let me say the following post : if this happens , i have made a valuable for breath . we can only hope that some day we will be able to overcome the situations consumadas and overcome the corporatism selfish individuals to make europe 's progress really . only has liberalised 3 % of the market of letters . it will be relegated the technology and ignored by consumers who do not achieve a good service for their money . only the introduction of real competition in a controlled way and progressive , in accordance with a timetable , will help to achieve this objective . with regard to amendments nos 60 and 61 , i agree with the principle of completing the internal market in a date for the future , which must be determined within a reasonable period . the commission will present the same view and , therefore , the council will take on the commission 's proposal as it considers appropriate . however , parliament should now speak . my second report is therefore much to the first and includes the amendments approved by the house . it is true , mr commissioner , that we have some reservations , and some differences . . mr president , commissioner , ladies and gentlemen , i would firstly like to congratulate the rapporteur , mr dary , which is so explicitly mentioned the reform , its history and its synthesis - i am not going to repeat it - . it is production that in a number of special regions of the community , the outermost regions , which have a number of difficult to compete in the markets and that some of the few products that this is precisely , bananas . in fact , it is a restriction of chaos , because it seeks to introduce rules which we must all deriving . it is not an exaggeration to say that this issue is one of which have been raised more attention in all the institutions . we must continue without any complexes these producers the means to live buying a priority their production . . mr president , we must express our thanks and appreciation to the rapporteur for the treatment of this difficult report . i would also like to thank the presidents of the political groups of this parliament that you have accepted the stubborn and the obstinacy of the members not ultra-peripheral to ensure that this proposal for reform of the sector banana being debated today in this house , will be able to give the opinion mandatory and to come to the meeting of the agriculture council which is being held in the coming days and to get involved in the year 2001 with a new reform of the com for bananas . in the present debate , there has been a lot of talk about the apparent unanimity in the committee on agriculture and rural development when it comes to support the report by mr dary . ladies and gentlemen , i have the honour to inform you of the presence in the official gallery a delegation from parliament of korea . this has allowed us to achieve a positive decision in favour of the programme media in the council . report ( a5-0377 / 2000 ) by mr trakatellis , on behalf of the committee on the environment , public health and consumer policy , on the proposal for a decision of the european parliament and the council ( com ( 2000 ) 448 - c5-0400 / 2000 - 2000 / 0192 ( cod ) ) on the extension of certain programmes for community action in the field of public health , adopted by decisions no 645 / 96 / ec , no 646 / 96 / ec , no 647 / 96 / ec , 102 / 97 / ec , no 1400 / 97 / ec and no 1296 / 1999 / ec and change these resolutions . mr president , i would like to take the opportunity to remind you , in relation to the statements made by the commissioner at 12.15 a.m. last night , that amendment no 1 is committed to the commission , and i was delighted to hear that . ( parliament adopted the oral amendment ) amendment no 2 : parliament was obliged to insist and to retable most of them - relating to the size of the warning , the mention of the ingredients , consumer protection and especially the young . should , for some members , two categories of the population , one which protects and one which jeopardises for economic reasons ? - i have a special interest in to explain why i voted against the export ban from the eu tobacco products to overcome a certain level of tar , nicotine and why i supported the amendments which seek to lift the ban . madam president , i would welcome the sweeping proposal to use pictures to illustrate the damage which tobacco consumption leads to health , as do in canada . i believe that all this is positive , but i would like that - and i say on this occasion - spent a lot more to prevent disease . i would have preferred this regulation to raise with a regulation more consistent with the activities designed to the citizens across the european union . zimmerling asestarán a death blow to the vitality of the market of art in europe , with the loss of jobs and , i fear , which will be very few of living artists that benefit from this right of participation . . ( nl ) i should like to express my thanks to mr zimmerling for his work in this complex dossier . for this reason , i am obliged to vote against the directive . and the stabilisation and association agreement , the programme cards and the european investment bank cannot be the main instruments of the european union 's contribution to the economic and social development of croatia . the government and the indonesian army have an obligation to ensure the life and the safety of citizens , irrespective of creed they profess . that is why we must create as soon as possible the necessary instruments for combating fraud involving eu funds more effectively . the measure would become the eu into a legal level only for research purposes , to start of the judicial inquiry and implementing decisions relating to this type of crime . at times it appears that we lose sight of this . amendments nos 11 and 13 aim that the quota system will not be reviewed within 10 years , without being adopted now no commitment as regards the adoption of the system of tariff only proposed by the commission and required by several trading partners . on recital on the priority for the acp countries , we are also in agreement with the sum of eur 300 per tonne , but we feel it is unnecessary added ' maximum ' . furthermore , the possibilities that our trading partners to accept an extension so lengthy would be virtually void . the next item is the commission statement on the summit eu / united states of america . i recognise that it is easier said than done , but we should try to resist the temptation - and i know that the secretary of state albright shares this view - that these summits being too shrouded in the heart of our political and economic relations daily . one of the main lessons was that the europeans are brought to bear a greater burden of promoting european security . i would ask you study in detail in the communication scheduled for this spring , and also , in addition to the analysis that has asked the other side of the house , proposals in connection with all the aspects which we have the possibility of achieving new targets in the future in the context of dialogue and cooperation , in the field of foreign policy and security policy , but also in connection with questions pragmatic , such as for recognition agreements . i am also aware of the " everything but arms " initiative , which i welcome , and i would urge the commission to use the holding of the summit to urge the united states to return to sign this initiative . it must therefore act to prevent the irreversible he hopes that those who , like mumia abu-jamal or leonard pelletier , are on death row for years . this is an idea useful and will certainly continue . thank you very much , commissioner . i fear that at this moment i find under crossfire of my own group . thirdly , it must acudirse formulae simple collection of taxes and , in particular , in the form of investment subject passive . the first conclusion is that very little can be done until changes that an international context . mr president , the first point which wishes to make the committee which i represent is that the provisions in force are inimical for providers of the eu on the following services : software , the treatment of data and computer services , website hosting [ practice consistent in host websites of third parties , design of websites and information . i have always had heard that one of the first rules , or at the beginning of a legislature should be : not to enact laws which do not comply . i am pleased that in the report , partly thanks to the committee on the environment , public health and consumer policy , includes a series of important elements received insufficient support due to a complex circumstances in the committee on transport . however , to change the order existing on an international level , we will have to argue for the amendment of the convention chicago administrations of 1994 . the position to the advantage that it can be achieved in the short term a country gets at the expense of another or other eu states . . mr president , europe will be a pioneer in the use of the internet in the next decade . there are those who ask , commissioner , why europe we are always so quickly to set taxes and establish new rules . the convention chicago administrations has become obsolete on this point . i do not think that the introduction of a common system of vat is a priority and i do not agree that the introduction of a common system is long overdue . our aim must be , build and simplify our tax systems and not to increase , but to reduce taxes . the preferred option is zero rate for e-empresas in europe , with regard to extraterritorial on an equal footing with the us companies and other parts of the world . the tax competition is in the interests of the citizens and the economy . thus , so that the operators outside the union will be subject to the same fiscal obligations that the operators domestic when they seek services to consumers , will be recorded for the purposes of vat in a member state of his election , the type of vat of the state chosen applied its operations . it is true that the situation is not , however , so simple . the place of origin should apply the tax is a cause for concern and i think that the discussions on the number of countries which fulfil the conditions for businesses can be registered in them will be a tricky issue and , of course , will cause a complaint to the united states before the wto . there is no completely sense that i can travel from london to brussels trip and return hardly 89 pounds virgin airways , for example , while when use eurostar , which produces far fewer greenhouse gases and offers a way to travel much more comfortable , should pay the equivalent 250 pounds for a trip similar . . mr president , this debate can see how resort old the hell . finally , there has been talk of proposals which have been able to make the french presidency for the taxation has been made in the place of consumption , with an obligation for the service providers to be registered in all the member states . the measure lay disadvantage european airlines in connection with those of third countries and would be a distortion the structures of the charges derogation with regard to intercontinental . however , it seems to me that only in the context of the oecd , and not through negotiations individual specific , it will be possible to reach a solution which does not cause a way out of capital of europe . i am aware that certain member states are consumed with different opinions . in this way to prevent the complexity arising out of the application of macro-economic criteria or similar . let me deal with the proposal with regard to the minimum level of the normal rate . one of the consequences secondary is not been carried out any preparatory work of importance within the groups of work of the icao , and it seems unlikely that during the next general assembly to decide to renegotiate the chicago convention . this sentiment , unfortunately , lives on still in the spirit of public opinion in europe . and the last objective of this directive is to strengthen the management of urgent situations in the sea , through the obligation to designate ports of refuge , the ban to be done to sea during a strong storm and greater powers of intervention in the sea by the state with a coastline in the event of serious risk of pollution . the oil companies tell us that have created a fund voluntary . i hope that after the momentum of nice , have reduced the doubts and the resistance of some countries and that we will succeed . i hope , of course , to guarantee the safety of shipping , because should know that is not happening or a week without that we are with this question : " what are you doing , members of the european parliament , in order to guarantee the safety , to change the rules ? ' . mr president , the commission is aware that one of the plans announced by the uk government on 8 november 2000 is the introduction of a kind of rate for road users of this kind that the eurovignette pay all road haulage operators , british and not british , to use the road networks of the united kingdom . secondly : if , in accordance with the original intention of prime minister , it proposes tax of foreign lorries to subsidise the exporter of their country , this is contrary to community law ? this imbalance economic nature between charges and taxes which are under the operators in the various member states distorts the conditions in which the exporter of different nationalities compete in the united kingdom . on the question of animal meal : its export is covered exactly the same for the legislation governing the production of bone meal and bones in the european union , and it is also subject to the obligation to remove the animal meal , for example , the ruins of sick animals , legislation which will enter into force as from 1 march 2001 . the jews are traitors and unfair . i very much hope that in all the countries in the region we are discovering that the services of education to promote tolerance and not intolerance . the response from mr monti is not unexpected . question no 37 by ( h-0900 / 00 ) : on the other hand , the commission will propose the same time the subsidy mechanism of temporary aid , designed specifically to counter unfair practices korean during the period until the conclusion of the wto procedure . this is a dramatic . the industry user of coke-works used in total 70 , 000 people , but this product is not more than a very marginal costs , around 2 % . question no 40 by ( h-0889 / 00 ) : we have given our proposal to the acp countries virtually at the same time that our member states . this initiative is not to regulate , i must reassure extra money that could reimportation in the community market are low . these countries do not have , unfortunately , in view of their situation , no negotiating capacity autonomous and therefore it is a gesture which in my opinion we should unilaterally , without any counterpart . the procedure for the commission to give financial aid will be completed within a short time , and this will also affect the resources which ecpat needs for the year 2001 . we are following three types of activities in this area . in the commission 's proposal is not the issue with regard to the geographical location of the future court . i am not sure what the honourable member is to say ' proliferation ' . . ( nl ) the question from mr berenguer fuster relates to trade names . i take it as an incentive to resume our action to try and spain as soon as possible what it should do . in the previous question has responded to you that the fault of spain and you will do what it should be done ; in this case , however , the fault of you . it has been a good explanation to the answer i gave earlier . the directive 89 / 48 / eec qualifications for vocational training with a minimum duration of three years after the secondary education . subject : services of maritime transport in the straits of the gulf of bothnia between ended in finland and umeå ( sweden ) the maritime transport in the straits of the gulf of bothnia is going to stop work because it has ceased to be profitable from that of ferry companies have been deprived of the possibility of exercise of duty-free sales . for example , in the city of ended to which i have referred , have lost over the last two years 550 jobs in the tourism sector , probably because of that same cessation of duty-free . this proposal follows the objective of the lisbon summit , because it seeks to encourage the development and use of digital applications . we also call on the commission to draw up the procedures for calling for tabling proposals more effective and rapid . if only we include the content useful for companies , namely the weather and geography - which is highly desirable , of course , we must not forget that , as regards the content designed to the citizens , this is far more complex than useful information for companies . the digital applications , which represent more than amount which quality , homogenizan and condensan the diversity of society . the second point , as important as the previous in my view , is that we take account of small and medium-sized enterprises , companies in the process to launch . however , if we make a virtue of necessity , if we invest the perspective and see our languages as barriers , but as bridges , as an advantage , and as such use , they could be the basis of the european market and a certain independence . i shall not dwell on the objectives of this programme : favourable conditions for the marketing ; dissemination and use of digital applications , in order to promote the economic activity and extend the possibilities of employment , to encourage the exploitation of the potential of digital applications europeans in comparison with and against the united states . therefore , it is becoming increasingly important to have the right conditions for the production of digital applications multilingual europe . some of them are in themselves certainly very valuable , but will be better located in other instruments in this decision . the vote is not going to make this afternoon and , if the largest group in this parliament believes that tomorrow we should not vote , it seems to me that it is right that such a proposal during voting time tomorrow , and with parliament in full , rather than today , which seems to me premature . . ( nl ) mr president , ladies and gentlemen , in europe is more and more people who suffer inconvenience for the noise . the member states are free to determine when begins late and when the period at night remains . i am pleased , therefore , the commission 's proposal , although i see it as a first step far too cautious . consequently , the reduction and prevention of environmental noise should be in the future a fundamental aspect of european environmental policy . the confederal group of the european united left / nordic green left encourages gladly , although we would have liked to have arrived a little further in the search for solutions to be final and in the way to deal with those who earn money with noise pollution . nevertheless , let me say something about the wrangling and and on the fight behind the scenes within the committee and around , in recent times and here today . consequently , i do not make no secret of the fact that my own country will have an enormous difficulty in accepting the commission 's proposal , except if it incorporates a mechanism sufficient flexibility to ensure that the way of life inherited from from our forefathers and , on the other hand , so much appreciated by our own spanish as by our visitors foreigners , can continue . however , i would commend to the house the report and , of course , the commission 's proposal . secondly , they are the daughter directives relating to the rules of quality . i would like to fully support the need to harmonise noise indicators and assessment methods , the whole area of maps of noise , the preparation of action plans to reduce the noise and protect areas days as appropriate and extend the scope of the information to the public . secondly , the present proposal uses a new approach to make an assessment of the general situation noise in europe , in terms of the number of people who are affected by the noise . they are acceptable , in principle or in part , the following amendments : amendment nos 6 , 7 , 12 , 13 , 17 , 21 , 22 , 25 , 28 , 29 , 32 , 39 , 42 , 44 and 45 . on the other hand , in general , additives should not be used for products manufactured - what is happening in this case , that is to say that we do not have been subject to any treatment has altered substantially its original . . mr president , in the committee on the environment , public health and consumer protection voted , together with the ppe group in favour of the report by mr lannoye , which , on the other hand , is in line with our aspirations . nobody states . the next item is the debate on the report ( a5-372 / 2000 ) by mr staes , on behalf of the european parliament 's delegation in the conciliation committee , on the joint text , approved by the conciliation committee , the european parliament and council directive amending directive 95 / 53 / ec of the council for establishing the principles relating to the organisation of official controls in the field of animal feed ( c5-0499 / 2000 - 1998 / 0301 ( cod ) ) . in the french presidency , i was a clear signal , a message clear a message which said : " will ' . following lengthy negotiations in the conciliation committee finally reached an acceptable compromise : the guarantee that safeguard measures adopted by the commission will remain in force until are replaced by another decision , and the commitment of the member states to give all the aid to the officials of the commission to carry out controls on the ground . i welcome this legislation . the eu 's structural funds , mainly through the esf , as well as the finances of the finance health , must always be directed to the development of less-favoured areas and the poorest in our society . the cities of europe are important poles economic , political and socio-cultural . other tools are laws clear and tight controls . furthermore , the commission is grateful for the support he has paid by the european parliament in this proposal , as well as a number of useful amendments which have been tabled . given the nature of the activity , the commission can accept amendments nos 10 and 23 . i say to the famous because it is an issue which is very fashionable , and you will agree with me that it is not a day goes by without the precautionary principle is not present in the headlines of the press , with or without reason , with or without reason , but the majority of the times the wrong way to go . the extremist seek to block the innovation and progress , while the minimalist advise recourse to the precautionary principle in the event of danger significant for the health and the environment , that is to say , when remained a threshold below which must be defined , but without know very well how ! the clarification of the various functions which must make each and every one is a prerequisite to restore the necessary public confidence in the scientific community , as well as in the leaders of the decisions , we politicians . in such situations usually see a margin of security , prudence . we have also asked measures within the world trade organisation , perhaps a regulation , to ensure that invoking other obligations in the context of the wto , such as those we have entered into in multilateral agreements on the environment , in order to extend the scope of the precautionary principle . of course , it is important is to increase the weight of the law of the precautionary principle , . it is a rule of international law . the art of living is receiving and to deal with these risks and uncertainties cautiously . as soon used too , unimportant , as uses less and causes our indignation . we have , for example , phthalates in toys . we have the strange idea of introducing toys in sweets , ice cream and other products of animal . the same is true for is the commission 's intention to carry out a comprehensive risk analysis in advance . the resolution calls upon the commission to use the guidelines adopted and incorporate the precautionary principle , provided that it is necessary in the drawing up its legislative proposals and all its actions . it is not possible to provide a minimum threshold of risk in general . by giving for the first time the sakharov prize of human rights defenders campaigning within the union , the european parliament says solemnly that any violation of these has to be combated without concessions . madam president , ladies and gentlemen , first of all the initiative of the citizen ' enough is enough ! ' wishes to express its gratitude to this parliament for the proud recognition that today gives us . and not only a question of murders . i would ask to do what i propose , and that can trust in me . ( parliament adopted the legislative resolution ) madam president , if this house will allow me , i would like to make a comment verbal amendment no 51 which i tabled . report ( a5-0334 / 2000 ) by mr garcía-margallo y marfil , on behalf of the committee on economic and monetary affairs , on the communication from the commission to the council , the european parliament , the economic and social committee and the committee of the regions on the taxation of fuel aviation [ com ( 2000 ) 110 - c5-0207 / 2000 - 2000 / 2114 ( cos ) ] the agreement benefits some companies , but it is damaging to the environment and democracy . the event is more important happened from our budgetary debates precedent is obviously the crisis of the so-called ' mad cow disease . this will clearly against the letter and spirit of the agreements already mentioned by the heads of state and government on the subject of the seats . parliament has achieved embodiment of some aspects of priority , amongst others , greater efforts to combat unemployment and poverty , many matters concerning the environment and equal opportunities between men and women we voted against the attacks on the right against the life programme and against european ´ " s lobby . the importance of the provision for kosovo does not , however , to raise questions legitimate with real power absorption in this region of yugoslavia eur 350 million had initially planned to allocate in 2001 . there is no reason to give fiscal advantages to a certain form of distribution . the setting of a final date would be a clear information for the various actors of the postal market and national monopolies could be prepared better with a view to liberalisation . can we remove with a mere decision , supported perhaps by a small majority , a vision of the postal service , concept is its roots and their explanations in the peculiarities of each state ? the limits proposed by the commission 50 150g with a fee to two and a half times the going rate official are really too drastic and would have devastating effects for service providers universal . hence our clear and firm opposition to the general purposes aims . . ( sv ) we consider that the postal services are not a matter which should be addressed in the eu , although the proposal , after treatment in the committee , it has been much improved in relation to the original of the commission . dary report ( a5-0374 / 2000 ) however , we believe that we must protect the consequences of this war small producers who work in their planting without exploit anyone , as well as their income irrespective of fluctuations of the market . in accordance with article 10 of the freedom of opinion involves a number of duties and responsibilities which can lead to conditions , restrictions and sanctions . we can only welcome this initiative when we know that the value of digital applications in europe represents 5 % in terms of european gdp and 4 million in terms of employment . in these circumstances , are particularly its consistency and their unity that has assured the united states hegemony in this market with a future . i also hope that slipping , in 2004 , in this distribution of competences , using the subsidiarity principle for the regions and the autonomous communities can have its status within the union . we can only welcome this . for example , in the trade negotiations already mentioned , the national parliaments are to be plundered their recent rights of ratification , and a country , if it is a minority in the council , can no longer say " no " when a negotiation breaks their interests . we have noted many times of the dangers of such a thing , and what has happened in nice also shows as clearly desirable that an agenda considerably more extensive could have had not reached any result for years , with disastrous consequences for enlargement . given the fundamental importance of the decisions which had to be taken at the nice summit , we must acknowledge the merits where . in other words , what parliament wants is control on the taxation and social security matters . these agreements in the council negotiated long hours night do not offer no support sure . they give serious shortcomings on issues such as transparency , promotion of identity , more democracy , civil participation or conscience to reform . for this reason , we must see its conclusions as the result of a compromise that nobody has emerged entirely winner or lose . on the contrary , reduces the influence of national democracies by limiting the right of veto and given more power to the european parliament . therefore , to vote in favour of this proposal , which is still limiting the imposition of aircraft , because the plane ticket will cost us less and less and , in consequence , we can travel more with this means of transport . " " no passes below balcones houses , you may fall a pot above . the complexity and diversity of technological change and the processes structural transformation call urgently for the incorporation of all the local and regional partners in the regional associations for development , forming part of the designs strategic regional policy for each region . we must therefore try to avoid anything that could smother or diminishing these three important prerequisites . it could be said that innovation is the scope of all the actors who are around the production process . the gap between the more developed regions technologically and less is greater than that of their gdp respective . as you know , the main point of bureaucrats is the risk of error . i do not know if it was a direct result of the initiative risi that three ladies signed the european budget , but i would be pleased that this christmas present that now we are voting for the benefit in a future women . it is also a mistake to reduce the budget in a chapter which came committed pilot schemes , new ideas in the field of local development and in the urban environment - results aceptables- that have been on the basis of community programmes are so dear at local level as urban and interreg . rack , i have never understood and not never this regional policy and cohesion policy as a kind of charity that the poorest regions . that is why , when i am in the negotiations , at present , the docup , rather than to discuss innovative actions , i refer to the mainstreaming , i am extremely attentive to each and every one of the programming documents commands a plan regional access to the information society and verifico quality , beyond the scale of this regional programme , especially as regards directly to small and medium-sized enterprises , to educational establishments and even farms . the commission 's response to mr papayannakis 's question . the price of construction of new boats have fallen dramatically in recent years to get in 1999 , due to the policy damage to the lowest . the committee was to make a vote in particular to ensure that this would be today on the agenda of the debates . furthermore , this concept is in accordance with the treaty . i do not have time to discuss this in detail . however , the commission 's proposal , which includes an aid to research and development , the condemnation of what is happening in korea before the world trade organisation - because work with prices even below coste- , and the possibility of measures transitional aid is not to resolve the resource , seems to us , perhaps , a way out more or less weak , but at least a way out . at the same time we must increase the pressure on korea , taking anti-dumping measures , if possible within the framework of the oecd . this means that we are waiting unemployment and the other members are the ones who really do business with the shipyards . i think that there is a depressing excellent shipbuilding sector in europe , a depressing real . this process will not bring to quick results and , in the event of reaching its final conclusion , it will take up to two years . the mechanism apply until to take a decision on this procedure of the wto . i am sure that we are all united in order to defend with vigour and with strength freedom in europe , but i wanted to say that , rather than the solidarity of my colleagues in the european parliament , in spain we need their commitment . navegando waters of sicily , than by may , his heart nuclear showed worrying signs of a deterioration . the alarming would be that , in the face of this situation , not banner as soon as possible . in both expressing the need for the two member states concerned , the united kingdom and spain , cooperates closely in the search for a solution more secure for the repair of the submarine , maintaining - agile to the public punctually informed . we have heard statements responsible for the armed british by saying that the wreck did not important , and others have said on the contrary , which was scale and that was needed repairs long and difficult . i know that the house understands that she had been here have been possible , correspondiéndome to me to answer in his place . the commission is examining this plan . it is taking place , so let us be realistic about the options available to the authorities in the uk and of gibraltar that deal with the matter . the cooperation calm is the method used our union . the british government is acting as was recently by the russian government during a breakdown that occurred in one of its submarines . . mr president , i too would like to express my deepest condolences by our spanish colleagues in the last murder of terrorism of eta . the commission , in his clear answer two months ago , and in your reply today , has had the responsibility to admit , though not has recognised the draft resolution of the group of the people who , together with other trivializaciones , prevented us from live with that . the minister peter caruana has asked wisely a group of experts to inform directly . this is , and remains in our opinion , the position more coherent and better guarantees the interests and the safety of all the parties involved . mrs maij-weggen and mr posselt , on behalf of the ppe-de group ; in 1980 the unhcr he was five million refugees . we welcome the unhcr and the whole of humanitarian personnel . mr president , the commission would like , of course , to join in the support which parliament has given the unhcr in its 50th anniversary . i would like to address a broader question which is very important that the honourable member said earlier . b5-0909 / 2000 by mrs pack and others , on behalf of the ppe-de group ; and the final problem which i would like to mention is the terrible events in the border between serbia and kosovo . there must be milosevic and not in the conferences of party in belgrade . hoping also within the same in kosovo the mentality of the ethnic groups which continue to fight over to give way to mutual respect . without heaping flowers , we 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 ; b5-0918 / 2000 by mrs napoletano and others , on behalf of the pse group ; the government of chile guaranteed that , in chile , general pinochet would have a fair trial and , in fact , at this moment general pinochet has lost his immunity and judicial authorities chilean are proceeding against him . and let me remind you that it is important that we approve this joint resolution , still pinochet in chile , which we were able to do when pinochet was in the united kingdom . i say this in the knowledge that these are the views that are fundamental for the parties of the european free alliance and of the greens in this house . . mr president , before beginning my speech i should also like to join the condemnation of the attack , which has cost the lives of a post elected for the people , and a militant and a town councillor of the european people 's party in catalonia , in spain . for this reason , i am delighted that my group and , in my opinion , the majority of our parliament , it does not allow to be drawn into play the role of platform for the exploitation of the current crisis . his life is in great danger . the league of human rights is suspended , their local are and its chairman , moktar trifi , has been announced before the courts , as you have just said , 25 in december . democratic human rights , members of the trade unions , professionals , journalists and students reporting constantly on the atrocities committed to the authorities . their condition is extremely sensitive . the harassment daily and tundas which receive all democrats have widespread . i hope that in this case the judicial system of chile will continue to show independence and efficiency . we know that the european union heads of mission are closely monitoring the political situation in the country . finally , i would like to mention the crucial role played by the european parliament , which has helped awareness and to intensify the dialogue on these matters through visits members and through public debates like this . laurent gbagbo must initiate a genuine policy of national reconciliation , which includes a break with the speech on the concept of ivoirité , the amendment of the constitution racist and democratic elections in which none of the candidates being excluded , otherwise , the risks of secession and civil war will not only increase . . mr president , for months reports of the ivory coast have been causing justified alarm in the european public and the corresponding concern in parliament . we need to have fair : that no-one feels excluded , to abolish the supreme court established by the military power , and that the head of state is involved in unambiguous terms in the process of restoration of democracy and to hear the views of the committee for national reconciliation . the concept of ivoirité seems to me , in my opinion , well founded . there are available around half a dozen copies in the presidency . . mr president , on behalf of the green group , we also wish to withdraw our proposal for a resolution . . mr president , i can confirm what mr turco just said . ( the minutes were approved ) with regard to these people , the member states should be pursuing different policies facing the care needed as the issue of the coverage of expenditure , especially in the interests of disabled people whose relatives can be really care of them all and completely . . mr president , i am very pleased to speak on behalf of the group of the greens / european free alliance and to congratulate the rapporteur for this excellent report . today , the people ever greater expectations of life , thanks to the resources of health , to information , the assistance , housing and pension systems . those who can do something , with many recommendations , are the governments of the member states , the governments of the autonomous communities , provinces and municipalities . the basis of this concept of life is in the family , where the human being is taking place from children . it is often the case that , in recent years of our life , enfermamos very seriously , we stay completely disabled and we need the support of all . i would like , finally , to emphasise something in relation to the medical assistance . it also says that women were not to participate in working life to ensure that men them to undergo work . in an initial analysis , this may seem a disadvantage . we will have to find the means and the way for this . the countless elderly people active should be encouraged to fight for a society where solidarity between generations is not just a catchword . these measures must be suitable for the different situations and characteristics in relation to the quality of life and self-sufficiency economic . only a joint effort permanent will help us to confront . there must be an adequate margin for preferences and decisions of the individual . if anyone is all the objects which lacks our colleague , is asking to be delivered ; its glasses , because mrs flemming was behind you , mr fatuzzo . finally , it would be necessary to return to introduce explicitly in the text of the possibility of carrying out actions in favour of the products of the outermost regions and their logos . another issue which must be stressed the methods of production in europe , environmentally friendly and animals . that is why i welcome the creation of a working group on biotechnology in the european parliament this week . of course , these measures of institutional communication must complete the operations of advertising organised by the large distribution . if they had transposed parliament 's proposals , which were adopted in three occasions by a majority - demonstrates once again the impotence of parliament , in the sense that set aside could cultivate legumes , could planting clover and allow pastase cattle , we would have been unable to have more basic foodstuffs , more proteins for cattle . this is the responsibility of producers , sellers and organisations branches of production , but not the european union . we must ask ourselves why we have failed in the past when it comes to bring about the fact that the european industry alert the resources available . of course , if we are able to produce and to promote food more weak for the environment , aware of the conditions of animals and sell on the international markets , then we shall be doing the vocation original of the common agricultural policy . as far as amendments nos 9 and 22 , which calls for the creation of a management committee in particular , and amendments nos 7 , 19 , 23 and 27 , which calls for other amendments of the procedure , i have to say that the commission should adhere to rules of procedure consistent . all those who will recall that we in europe it is still possible to eat happy are right . . mr president , it is scientifically shown that the moderate wine consumption is one of the best ways of preventing cancer , the collapse , alzheimer 's disease and many others . . ( nl ) i would like to commend the rapporteur for the work he has done .