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Til underretning for Folketingets Europaudvalg vedlægges Kommissionens arbejdsprogram

for 2004, KOM(2003) 645 endelig.

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COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

Brussels, 29.10.2003

COM(2003) 645 final

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION

TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL,

THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND

THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

THE COMMISSION'S LEGISLATIVE AND WORK PROGRAMME FOR 2004

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COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION

TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL,

THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND

THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

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THE COMMISSION'S LEGISLATIVE AND WORK PROGRAMME FOR 2004

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

3.1.

3.2.

3.3.

Dialogue with the European Parliament and the Council

Outlook and challenges for 2004

Commission priorities for 2004

The accession of 10 new Member States

Stability

Sustainable growth

Impact assessment

Conclusions

Annexes

List of new legislative proposals and non-legislative acts for 2004

List of proposals subject to an extended impact assessment before adoption

Provisional assessment of progress towards the Prodi Commission’s strategic objectives

Commission proposals awaiting action by the legislative authority in 2004

Simplification and codification of Community legislation

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NTRODUCTION

This is the last

Legislative and Work Programme

of the Prodi Commission, covering a year of

major changes for the European Union.

On 1 May 2004, ten new Member States will join the European Union. Shortly afterwards, a new

Constitutional Treaty will be signed by Heads of State or Government of the enlarged Union.

In June 2004, citizens throughout the European Union will vote in elections for the European

Parliament.

On 1 November 2004, the new Commission will take up office.

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It is, therefore, clear that 2004 will be a far from normal year for the programming of the EU

institutions. In view of this, and as befits a Commission that is approaching the end of its mandate,

the Legislative and Work Programme for 2004 is deliberately much more tightly focussed than in

previous years. The Commission intends its programme to be as realistic as possible, both in terms

of what it can deliver and the other EU institutions can absorb.

In these circumstances, the Commission has reviewed the key initiatives presented in the Annual

Policy Strategy and has reduced them to those that are absolutely necessary and feasible in 2004.

The principal aim of the Legislative and Work Programme is to focus on the Commission’s

priorities, announce its major new proposals for 2004 as well as a limited number of major proposals

carried over from 2003 (Annex 1) and finalise the selection of proposals requiring an extended

impact assessment (Annex 2). However, it also provides a preliminary assessment of the progress

made so far towards achieving the strategic objectives of the Prodi Commission (Annex 3),

highlights the need for legislative follow-up by the Council and European Parliament to proposals

already presented by the Commission (Annex 4), and reports on further work concerning

simplification and codification of the acquis (Annex 5).

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IALOGUE WITH THE

UROPEAN

ARLIAMENT AND THE

OUNCIL

On 5 March 2003, the Commission adopted its

Annual Policy Strategy for 2004

, identifying the

accession of ten new Member States

as the central priority for 2004, supported by two connected

priorities, i.e.

, and

sustainable growth.

stability

The Commission presented its Annual Policy Strategy to the European Parliament and to the

Council in March. In the months that followed, a structured

dialogue

took place with both

institutions on the priorities and key initiatives for 2004. Both institutions reacted positively to the

political priorities identified by the Commission and provided useful feedback on the key initiatives

proposed for 2004. On 23 September 2003, Vice-President de Palacio presented the Commission’s

stocktaking document on the follow-up to its Annual Policy Strategy for 2004

to the European

Parliament’s Conference of Committee Chairmen. In parallel, the document was transmitted to the

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Council. of suggestions made regarding sectoralCommission’s priorities hasinto account inand a

number The other institutions’ reaction to the initiatives have been taken been positive the

Legislative and Work Programme.

This year, the inter-institutional dialogue had a reinforced multiannual dimension. In line with the

reforms agreed at the Seville European Council, the Council will recommend that the European

Council in December 2003 endorse a

multiannual strategic programme

for 2004-2006. This

programme is being prepared in consultation with the Commission, and the European Parliament

will be informed about its purpose and content.

UTLOOK AND CHALLENGES FOR 2004

Political outlook

The European Union faces three major challenges in 2004:

– Shaping the future Union

Ten new Member States will join the European Union on 1 May 2004. This historic enlargement will

provide a considerable boost to the EU’s potential, but will also pose a considerable challenge for the

Union. In 2004, the Union will have to start preparing the next political and financial framework,

since the current medium-term financial perspective (“Agenda 2000”) expires at the end of 2006.

The strategy for future enlargements will also have to be pursued. Negotiations with Bulgaria and

Romania will continue in 2004, and the Commission will prepare its formal opinion on Croatia’s

application to join the Union. In December 2004, the European Council will decide, on the basis of a

report from the Commission, whether Turkey meets the Copenhagen political criteria, in view of the

possible opening of accession negotiations.

– Prioritising the policy agenda

2004 will be an important year for moving ahead with the Union’s core political agenda, notably in

the areas of sustainable growth and stability.

Achieving sustainable development will be the political centre of gravity for the Union’s next

financial perspective (2007 onwards). In 2004, the Union will review the strategic objectives agreed at

the Lisbon European Council in March 2000 and the EU strategy for sustainable development

agreed in Göteborg. The Growth Initiative endorsed by the European Council in October 2003

needs to stimulate investment in networks and knowledge in 2004, thereby boosting confidence in

the Union’s economic potential and consolidating economic growth.

Progress towards making the Union an area of freedom, security and justice needs to be consolidated

by the May 2004 deadline for completion of the first stage of the programme agreed at the Tampere

European Council in October 1999.

– Developing the Union’s external action

The international situation remains more tense and unstable than it has been for many years. This

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reinforces the need for the European Union to act in a more united way to promote stability, to

support effective multilateral responses to crises, and to address the fundamental problems facing

global development. The draft security strategy which was presented by the High Representative for

the CFSP analyses these and other threats. The Commission is actively participating in the

refinement of this strategy which should be endorsed by the European Council in December 2003.

Further to its approval, the Commission will remain involved in the instruments aimed at reducing

risks of potential crises.

Enlargement reinforces the Union’s presence on the international scene and means that the Union

will have to examine its responsibilities in its neighbourhood, and take the lead in developing a close

and supportive partnership with its near neighbours in the East as well as in the Mediterranean

region.

A major challenge facing the Union in 2004 will be to draw the appropriate conclusions of the failed

WTO Ministerial Conference in Cancun and to continue its efforts to pursue trade negotiations with

its partners that result in increased economic growth and development benefits.

Economic prospects for the EU in 2004

The weak economic performance observed in the EU economies at the end of 2002 continued

throughout the first half of 2003. Consequently, for a third consecutive year growth is likely to

disappoint: the average growth rate is expected to be about ¾% in the EU and about �½% in the

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euro area. However, with accommodative macroeconomic policy conditions, supportive financial

conditions, continued disinflation, progress in structural reforms, and a reduction in geopolitical

uncertainty, the confidence of economic agents is returning and the international environment is

improving.

In this context, the momentum for recovery is expected to pick up in the second half of 2003 and to

gather pace throughout 2004. A rebound to an average growth rate of about 2% is projected for the

EU next year. This is underpinned by a recovery in consumer expenditures, supported by growing

external demand and a consequent recovery in investment. Despite this projected recovery, the

protracted period of sluggish growth has taken its toll on the performance of the labour market and

employment growth is expected to be sluggish.

The risks to the outlook appear to be more balanced than earlier this year. First, there are many

factors that point to increasing optimism regarding the short-term growth path of the US economy,

which should in turn provide a stimulus for growth in the EU. Nevertheless, if the recovery in the

US were to falter, then the expected pick up in the EU economy might be put at risk. Second, the

strength of the euro has been weighing on the recovery through declining exports. However, this is

balanced by the positive stimulus to consumption from gains in terms of trade. Finally, the financial

conditions facing the corporate sector are supportive, and corporate profits have seen some

improvement during the year. However, to the extent that corporate balance sheet adjustment is still

incomplete, continued adjustment could hold back investment spending in the EU.

OMMISSION PRIORITIES FOR 2004

Against this background, the Commission confirms the political priorities that it identified in its

Annual Policy Strategy for 2004:

– Accession of ten new Member States

– stability, and

– sustainable growth

The Commission invites the other EU institutions to take account of these priorities, key initiatives,

legislative proposals and non-legislative acts in their own programming for 2004. The Commission

confirms its readiness to cooperate with the other EU institutions to deliver these priorities through

joint programming.

As explained in the introduction, the Commission has reviewed the key initiatives presented in the

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Annual Policy Strategy and has reduced them to those that are absolutely necessary and feasible in

2004.

The corresponding legislative proposals and non-legislative acts appear in List 1.

3.1.

The accession of 10 new Member States

The Commission identifies three main objectives for 2004:

To ensure the successful completion of the accession process for the ten new Member States

joining the European Union on 1 May 2004. This includes fulfilling the legal obligations of the

European Union and the new Member States vis-à-vis the

acquis communautaire

from the first day

of accession. The top priorities are the implementation of legislation, the extension of the existing

programmes, instruments and procedures to the new Member States, the further development of

administrative capacity and the development of an economic convergence strategy;

To pursue negotiations with the remaining candidate countries (Bulgaria and Romania), to assess

and produce a recommendation as regards the possible opening of accession negotiations with

Turkey and prepare the opinion on Croatia’s application for EU membership;

To shape future directions for the enlarged European Union and to consolidate institutional and

regulatory reform.

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Key Initiatives

- Finalise the 2004 accessions

Adapt existing programmes to the membership of the new Member States.

Apply and monitor the application of Community legislation in the new Member States,

including:

Enforcement of the acquis, especially in the areas of food safety, agriculture,

environment, customs union, internal market, justice and home affairs, maritime

safety;

Implementation of the Schengen Facility and checking implementation of the relevant

acquis on external border control by the new Member States;

Ensuring that the levels of nuclear safety in the new Member States are as high as in

the existing Member States.

- Ongoing accession negotiations and strategy for possible future accessions

Continue negotiations for the accession of Bulgaria and Romania.

Analyse Turkey's compliance with criteria for accession, as decided at the Copenhagen

European Council.

Examine Croatia’s application to join the European Union.

- Adapting the framework of the enlarged European Union

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the European results

Follow up theUnion. of the Intergovernmental Conference on a Constitutional Treaty for

Prepare the EU’s financial perspective for the period after 2006, including:

Financial and legislative proposals for major spending programmes after 2006, a

proposal on the Own Resources system and a draft inter-institutional agreement.

3.2.

Update, codify and simplify the

acquis communautaire

in line with the Better

Regulation initiative (see Annex 5).

Complete the reforms announced by the Commission in its White Paper of March 2000

and ensure that all necessary administrative preparations for accession are in place.

Stability

The Commission identifies two main objectives for 2004:

To develop a stable and comprehensive political framework for cooperation with neighbouring

countries in order to create an area of peace, stability and prosperity and to avoid new dividing

lines in Europe subsequent to the enlargement of the Union.

To develop internal EU policies that support stability and security, in particular consolidating

progress towards creating an area of freedom, justice and security (completing the Tampere

agenda) and to integrate those policies effectively in a coherent EU external action. Particular

attention will be given to managing the common borders effectively, balancing tough action

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against illegal immigration with measures on the fair treatment and integration of legal

immigrants, and further measures in the fight against crime and terrorism.

Key Initiatives

- European Neighbourhood Policy / Wider Europe

Creation of an enlarged area of peace, stability and prosperity encompassing the

enlarged EU’s eastern and southern neighbours, based on shared values, common

interests and deeper integration. This will combine progress demonstrating shared values

and effective implementaiton of political, economic and institutional reforms, with the

prospect of closer economic and political links with the EU, including a stake in the

internal market and improved cross-border and regional/transnational cooperation at the

EU’s external borders.

Prepare a series of action plans, starting with up to eight countries from Eastern

Europe and the Mediterranean;

Develop a framework for neighbouring countries with the prospect of having a stake

in the Single Market, in particular in the area of transport, energy and

telecommunications networks, while paying the necessary attention to the

environmental aspects of such activities;

Encourage greater EU political involvement in conflict and crisis prevention;

More cultural cooperation and efforts to enhanced mutual understanding.

- Russia and the countries of Eastern Europe

Implement the decision of the May 2003 EU-Russia summit at St-Petersburg to develop

four “common spaces” (economic, justice and home affairs, security, research/culture).

Improve implementation of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreements with Russia

and Ukraine, including in the area of Justice and Home Affairs on the basis of the action

plan against organised crime with Russia and the JHA action plan with Ukraine.

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- Balkans

Pursue the agenda agreed in Thessaloniki with the Balkan countries, prepare a

partnership agreement, and feasibility studies on Bosnia-Herzegovina and

Serbia-Montenegro in view of the Spring 2004 European Council.

Evaluate the progress achieved in relation to the Tampere programme, working with the

Council to secure maximum adoption of proposals needed to create a European area of

freedom, security and justice by the deadline of 1 May 2004.

Present final evaluation of the implementation of the Tampere agenda and its impact,

and orientations for the next stage in the development of the area of freedom, security

and justice.

Establish an agency to manage control of the external borders.

Establish the legal framework for the second generation Schengen information

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- Develop EU policies to support stability and security

system (SiS II) and the visa information system.

Implement new co-operation programmes with third countries in the area of migration

and develop a balanced approach to immigration that both ensures the maintenance of

high levels of employment and productivity and encourages better integration and fair

treatment of legally-resident migrants in European societies.

Develop a policy for security of communication networks and information.

Continue action against international terrorism and bio-terrorism, and enhance European

security measures in support of the Petersberg’s tasks, including in the area of research.

Sustainable growth

3.3.

Sustainable growth is a broad priority, covering the actions designed to promote and develop the

European Economic and Social model (prosperity, economic convergence, social cohesion,

environmental protection and a better quality of life). The Commission’s aim is to highlight certain

aspects of this priority that deserve a particular focus in 2004. Its objectives are:

To reinforce the effective delivery of the strategic policy goals already set for the enlarged

European Union;

To highlight a certain number of concrete actions that will help to deliver sustainable growth and

improve the quality of life for European citizens;

To improve economic and budgetary policy coordination between Member States to secure the

smooth functioning of EMU, and

To continue combating poverty and promoting sustainable growth in the wider world.

Key Initiatives

- Cross-cutting aspects of sustainable growth

Accelerate progress on achieving the goals set in the European Union’s Lisbon strategy,

with a particular emphasis on reviewing the strategy and the measures necessary to

stimulate growth, competitiveness and employment, including investment in networks

and knowledge, in a sustainable framework:

Spring Report to the European Council assessing progress achieved and identifying

problems requiring urgent implementation;

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Prepare the next steps in the EU’s sustainable development strategy, including:

Review the internal and external policy dimensions of the EU’s Sustainable

Development Strategy, adopted at the Göteborg European Council in June 2001 and

follow-up the Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development;

Implementation of the EU water and energy initiatives announced at Johannesburg.

- Sectoral contributions to sustainable growth

Investment in networks and knowledge:

Develop European transport, energy and other infrastructure networks with a view to

increasing the interconnectivity and sustainability of the enlarged European Union’s

economy;

Develop the European Research Area and implement the action plan to increase

investment in research and development in line with the 3%GDP objective and to

attract adequate human resources in research;

Support innovative sustainable and energy-saving technologies as well as efforts

towards the long-term availability of appropriate energy sources and carriers;

Advance preparations for the Galileo satellite, which will improve traffic

management and reduce congestion and improve energy infrastructure monitoring;

Review and adjust the eEurope 2005 initiative, in particular with a view to promote

the development and use of a European secure broadband infrastructure, and improve

international management of the internet.

Integration of sustainability considerations into European Union policies, including:

Present a Communication on the use of economic instruments to protect the

environment;

Present environmental thematic strategies (soils, pesticides, waste prevention and

recycling) within the framework of the 6th Environment Action Programme, pursue

the Community strategy on climate change and put forward an action plan on

environment and health 2004-2010.

Implementation of the second half of the Social Policy agenda as revised in June

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2003.

- External dimension of sustainable growth

Take part in WTO negotiations and start, or pursue ongoing, regional or bilateral trade

negotiations with partners such as Mercosur, Canada, the Gulf Cooperation countries as

well as the ACP countries in the context of the regional Economic Partnership

Agreement negotiations.

Prepare the mid-term review of the Cotonou Agreement, reflect on its revision, and

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prepare the successor to the 9th European Development Fund. Monitor implementation

of the debt initiative and the Global Health Fund and implement the Action Plan on

communicable diseases and reproductive health.

XTENDED IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF SELECTED PROPOSALS

The Commission’s Communication of 5 June 2002 on Impact Assessment

introduced a

new

integrated procedure for impact assessment

of all its major initiatives, i.e. those presented in the Annual

Policy Strategy or the annual Legislative and Work Programme. The objective of the new procedure

is to improve the quality and coherence of the policy development process and to increase

transparency and communication with the European citizens on the expected impact of European

wide initiatives and legislation. This new procedure integrates, streamlines and replaces all existing

separate impact assessments previously used in the analysis of Commission proposals.

The selection of proposals for extended impact assessment forms part of the Commission

Programming and planning cycle. On the basis of a preliminary impact assessment statement, the

Commission decides in the Annual Policy Strategy or at the latest in its annual Legislative and Work

Programme which proposals should undergo an extended impact assessment. In deciding, it takes

the following criteria into account:

– Whether the proposal will result in substantial economic, environmental and/or social impacts on

a specific sector or several sectors;

– Whether the proposal will have a significant impact on major interested parties;

– Whether the proposal represents a major policy reform in one or several sectors.

The proposals eligible for selection include both a) proposals representing early stages of strategic

decisions on options such as Communications setting out a policy, strategy or special course of

action and b) legislative proposals.

The extended impact assessment focuses on the economic, social and environmental as well as the

regulatory impacts of a proposal. It also includes an analysis of subsidiarity and proportionality.

Finally, an extended impact assessment process normally includes a consultation with interested

parties and relevant experts according to the Commission’s minimum standards for consultation.

2004 marks the first year of full implementation for the new impact assessment procedure. A

number of proposals were identified in the initial APS list of proposals for extended impact

assessment in 2004. Most of these have been confirmed and several have been added to produce the

final list of proposals selected for extended impact assessment in this Work Programme. The

proposals represent initiatives from a wide range of sectors within the three priorities for 2004.

In the interest of transparency, the preliminary impact assessments on major new proposals are made

public when this Legislative and Work Programme is adopted

, while the extended impact

assessments reports will be made available to other institutions and the public when the Commission

adopts the corresponding proposals.

ONCLUSIONS

2004 will be a crucial year for the European Union. The overarching task in 2004 will be to complete

the successful integration of ten new Member States into the European Union and to define its

future shape. At the same time, the European Union will need to press forward with its policy

agenda, ensuring that its 453 million citizens can enjoy good prospects for stability and sustainable

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growth.

The Commission intends to play its full part in meeting these challenges and will use the year ahead

to complete the programme of strategic objectives announced at the start of its mandate.

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ANNEX 1

COMMISSION LEGISLATIVE AND WORK PROGRAMME FOR 2004

List of legislative proposals and non-legislative acts

List 1: Legislative proposals and non-legislative acts corresponding to the political priorities

for 2004

List 2: Other legislative proposals and non-legislative acts likely to be brought forward in

2004

Explanatory Notes

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

List 1 contains specific proposals or non-legislative acts corresponding to the priorities as

well as proposals carried over from 2003 which the Commission engages itself to pursue in

2004.

List 2 contains an indicative forecast of other proposals and acts that the Commission could

envisage being adopted in 2004.

The lists only exist in the original language version (part English, part French).

The Commission updates its planning each month and transmits a “3-month rolling

programme” to the other EU institutions to help them organise their work

The first list is arranged by political priority and then by policy area (e.g. “Agriculture” or

“Internal Market”), while the second list is arranged by policy area. The lists provide the

following information:

– Reference number: e.g. 2004/ADMIN/001.

– Commission department(s) responsible

– estimated date of adoption

– whether legislative proposal or non-legislative act

– provisional indication of the likely legal base and the corresponding inter-institutional

procedure (e.g. co-decision)

– whether mandatory or optional consultation of the Committee of the Regions (CoR)

and/or the European Economic and Social Committee (CESE) is foreseen

– brief description, political motivation, and an indication of whether the proposal will

undergo an extended impact assessment

– “Political motivation sort code”, enabling proposals to be re-ordered according to the

political priorities: accession, stability, sustainable growth.

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ANNEX 2

Proposals that will undergo an extended impact assessment before their adoption

N.B. Given the specific circumstances of 2004 (see introduction) there are a number of

important proposals on which the Commission cannot guarantee the timing of the delivery,

but for which it will undertake an impact assessment. They are listed in the table with an

asterisk.

In the Work Programme list, these proposals are flagged with the abbreviation "EXT" in the impact

assessment column.

ISG = Inter-departmental Steering Group

Before submitting any proposal in the social field, the Commission is bound to consult the social

partners on its possible type and content (according to Article 138 of the Treaty). This consultation is

an integral part of the impact assessment process.

Priority

AGRI with ISG

Title

Agenda planning

number

2004/AGRI/003

2004/BUDG/007

2004/EAC/024

ISG

JAI with ISG

Council Regulation on support for rural development from the

EAGGF

BUDG

Proposal for a Council decision on the system of the European

Communities own resources

EAC

Proposal for Decisions of the European Parliament and of the

Council establishing Community programmes in the area of

education and culture (for the years after 2006) – extended

impact assessments on the six constituent programmes

EMPL with ISG

Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on

the European Social Fund for the next programming period

REGIO with

Draft regulation for the new Structural Funds period post 2006

The next financial perspectives post 2006

Proposal for a Regulation defining the Visa Information

System (VIS), the objectives of the system, the types of data to

be introduced, the access issues

Proposal for a Council Directive on the long-term resident

status for refugees and persons in need of international

protection

Framework Decision on the penalties in the Member States in

the fight against counterfeiting

Proposal for a Council Regulation concerning the provision of

assistance to the partner States in Eastern Europe, the

Caucasus and Central Asia

Report on the common market organisation for bananas

2004/EMPL/036

2004/REGIO/001

2004/SG+/011

2004/JAI/014

JAI

2004/JAI/020

JAI, TAXUD,

MARKT

RELEX

2004/JAI+/006

2004/RELEX/014

AGRI

COMP *

DEV

2004/AGRI/001

2004/COMP/011

Review of the guidelines on State aid for rescue and

restructuring

2004/DEV/001

Negotiation mandate for the Review of the Cotonou

agreement

Regulation on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and

2004/DEV/003

Trade (FLEGT)

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Follow up to the Commission Communication on working

time

EMPL

Revision of the European works councils

Directive-consultation social partners

EMPL *

Extending scope of directive on carcinogenic agents

EMPL *

Prevention of violence at work

EMPL *

Integration of persons excluded from the labour market

ENTR with ISG

Programme for the competitiveness of enterprises

ENTR with ISG

Action Plan/Follow up of the Innovation Policy

Communication

ENTR

Commission proposal for a directive consolidating and

strengthening elements common to all "new approach"

directives

ENTR, MARKT

Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive

amending Directive 98/34/EC laying down a procedure for

the provision of information in the field of technical standards

and regulations and of rules on information society services

ENTR *

Revision of the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)

ENV with ISG

Thematic Strategy on waste

ENV with ISG

Thematic Strategy on pesticides

ENV

Soil Thematic Strategy

ENV

Mercury Strategy

ENV, SANCO,

Communication on a European Environment & Health Action

RTD, JRC

Plan 2004-2010

FISH

Proposal for a Council Regulation on the access regime to

certain Community fishing grounds beyond the 12-miles limit.

(the proposal will be split into 2 proposals)

INFSO with ISG

Communication on interoperability in interactive digital TV,

and Cion conclusions re mandating Multimedia Home

Platforms (MHP) standards

INFSO

Revised eEurope 2005 Action Plan in an enlarged Europe

JAI

Directive on small claims

MARKT

Proposal for a directive on capital requirements for credit

institutions and investment firms (Capital Adequacy Directive)

MARKT *

Action Plan for efficient implementation of the legal

framework for electronic public procurement

MARKT

Proposal for a directive on collective management of copyright

and related rights in the Internal Market

Sustainable development strategy review

TAXUD

Council Directive to restructure the tax bases of the Annual

Circulation and Registration taxes in order to make passenger

car taxation more CO2 efficient and more consistent with the

internal Market and introduce a Registration Tax Refund

System.

TAXUD

Commission Communication/Recommendation on the

experimental application of "Home State Taxation" to small

and medium-sized enterprises in the EU

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EMPL *

2004/EMPL/004

2004/EMPL/005

2004/EMPL/007

2004/EMPL/008

2004/EMPL/011

2004/ENTR/007

2004/ENTR/086

2004/ENTR/069

2004/ENTR+/052

2004/ENTR/081

2004/ENV/001

2004/ENV/003

2004/ENV/002

2004/ENV/004

2004/ENV+/006

2004/FISH/003

2004/INFSO/001

2004/INFSO/019

2004/JAI/016

2001/103

2004/MARKT/004

2004/MARKT/007

2004/SG/010

2004/TAXUD/023

2004/TAXUD/007

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TREN with ISG

TREN

2004/TREN/057

ERIKA III Package on Maritime Safety

Commission Communication on the rights of users in the

2004/TREN/052

transport sector

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ANNEX 3

Provisional assessment of progress towards the Prodi Commission’s strategic objectives

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Introduction

The Prodi Commission established four strategic objectives at the start of its mandate

promoting new forms of European governance, a stable Europe with a stronger voice in the world, a

new economic and social agenda and a better quality of life. An assessment of progress against these

strategic objectives shows that the Prodi Commission is building a significant legacy for its

successors. The Prodi Commission will leave behind a European Union of twenty-five Member

States, with a reformed Treaty, a reformed Commission and reformed policies.

I. Promoting New Forms of European Governance

Revised Treaty

The Commission made its contribution to the Inter-Governmental Conference, which

concluded in the Treaty of Nice. The Commission has supported the implementation of this Treaty.

The Treaty of Nice made the adjustments necessary for the accession of the ten new Member States,

and this was an important step.

Nevertheless, the Commission, along with other parties, considered that the Treaty of Nice

could be improved. The Commission supported the establishment of the Convention to consider the

institutional structure of a European Union of 25 Member States. The Commission delegation, led

by Commissioners Barnier and Vitorino, have been active participants in the Convention. The

Commission considers that the Convention is a significant improvement on previous negotiations on

the Treaty, but also believes that the draft text can be improved in the Inter-Governmental

Conference.

Internal Commission Reforms

The Prodi Commission came into office with a commitment to achieve a broad programme

of internal reform. The three main pillars covered are personnel reform, strategic planning and

programming and financial management. Key achievements include:

Agreeing with the Council revised staff regulations, allowing new pay and pensions structures to

be put in place. A new system of performance appraisal and promotion has been introduced.

Introducing a new strategic planning and programming cycle, which has assisted in the

Commission’s preparations for enlargement. Accountability has been improved through a new

system of Annual Activity Reports for each Commission service.

Agreeing a new Financial Regulation for the management of Community funds.

Introducing new procedures on public access to Commission documents and a code of conduct

for Commission officials.

The scale of the reform programme means that not all of its benefits will be felt immediately

and will increase in the years to come. New procedures take time to be fully established, and some,

such as the accounting procedures, are not yet fully in place. Difficulties do remain in the

Commission’s administration, shown by the recent allegations concerning Eurostat. The

Commission remains determined to address these difficulties.

Better Governance

The Commission has carried out a number of initiatives to improve European governance.

The Governance White Paper of July 2001 contained a number of proposals. This led directly to the

Better Regulation package of June 2002. Measures included a new Impact Assessment procedure for

developing major proposals, and minimum standards for consultation. In addition, the Commission

is carrying forward a major programme to simplify European Union legislation. The full benefits of

these initiatives will be evident shortly.

II. Stabilising the continent and boosting Europe’s voice in the world

Enlargement

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The Prodi Commission has supported the successful conclusion of the enlargement process.

At the Copenhagen European Council of December 2002, Member States agreed to the

Commission’s recommendation that Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia,

Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia should join the European Union. All nine

subsequent referenda have shown strong popular support in those countries for entry into the

European Union.

The Commission has supported the preparations of accession states to enter the European

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Union. The Commission has also carried outStates. The accession dayensure that programmes and

policies will accommodate the new Member internal preparations to of 1 May 2004 marks a

decisive step in the history of the European continent. The Commission has also supported the

preparations of Bulgaria and Romania for entry into the European Union with target dates of 2007.

The Commission is supporting Turkey’s efforts made in order to fulfil the Copenhagen political

criteria for opening accession negotiations with the Union and is preparing its Opinion on Croatia’s

application to join the Union.

Stability

The Commission has played an important part in the development of stability beyond the

borders of an enlarged European Union. The « Wider Europe » agenda is likely to continue in the

years to come. A clear success at this stage has been the programme of stabilisation in the Balkans.

Significant progress has been made in those countries. A European Union’s peacekeeping force is

deployed in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia at the explicit request of their government.

10.

The Commission has also developed its links with Russia and the other countries of Eastern

Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia.

Wider Europe - Neighbourhood

11.

In a Communication on Wider Europe – Neighbourhood of March 2003, the Commission

put forward an ambitious vision: the creation of an enlarged area of peace, stability and prosperity

encompassing the neighbours to the East and the South that currently do not have a perspective of

EU membership, based on shared values, common interests, and deep integration. This combines

progress demonstrating shared values and effective implementation of political, economic and

institutional reforms, with the prospect of closer economic and political links with the EU, including

a stake in the internal market and improved cross-border and regional/transnational co-operation at

the Union’s external borders

12.

In In addition, the Commission has taken forward the Barcelona process towards a

Euro-Med free trade area. Progress has been hampered by the crisis in Israel and Palestine. The

Commission has supported all efforts to broker peace, notably the road-map initiative. The

European Union has entered an Association Agreement with Egypt, and concluded negotiations for

Association Agreements with Algeria and Lebanon.

Action in the world

13.

The Prodi Commission has played a leading part in efforts to establish new multi-lateral

global governance. The Commission played a leading role in the drive for ratification of the Kyoto

Protocol on climate change, for a successful conclusion of the World Summit on Sustainable

Development in 2002 and in the launch of new multilateral trade negotiations in Doha. The

Commission remains convinced that multi-lateral dialogue is the best way forward as countries deal

with the effects of globalisation. The Commission also remains committed to the United Nations’

Millennium Development goals. In this context, it completed the negotiations of the Cotonou

Agreement and prepared a new Community development policy. The institution has improved the

focus and delivery of development programmes to maximise its contribution.

III. A New Economic and Social Agenda

Lisbon and Sustainable Development

14.

On the basis of the Commission’s contribution, the European Council agreed in March 2000

in Lisbon, on an objective that the European Union should become by 2010 «the most competitive

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and dynamic knowledge based economy in the world, capable of sustainable economic growth with

more and better jobs and greater social cohesion». As proposed by the Commission, the Göteborg

European Council of June 2001 integrated the environmental dimension into the Lisbon Strategy

and established a sustainable development strategy. The Commission has taken forward the Lisbon

economic reform agenda with determination. Achievements include the liberalisation of energy

markets and telecommunications services, the creation of the European Research Area and proposals

to liberate rail and air transport. A key factor in the European Union’s ultimate success in achieving

the Lisbon objective will be the level of engagement of Member States.

15.

The Nice Social Agenda complements and forms part of the Lisbon Strategy. It was revised

in June 2003 to take into account the evolution of the labour market and of society. The

Commission has introduced the open method of coordination in the fields of social inclusion and

pensions, has renewed the European Employment Strategy and has coordinated the European Year

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of People with Disabilities. In the field of industrial relations, it has supported social dialogue and

when necessary has initiated specific legal proposals, for example on health and safety at work and

on temporary work.

Single Market and the Introduction of the Euro

16.

The euro notes and coins were successfully introduced in 12 Member States. Based on the

undertaking to conduct sound macroeconomic policies, the euro contributes to growth,

competitiveness and employment. However, the introduction of the euro also highlights further

changes that are still needed for Europe to gain the full benefits of the single market. Given the

success of the physical introduction of the euro, economic and monetary union undoubtedly

qualifies as one of the significant landmarks of European integration, ranking alongside such earlier

achievements as the customs union of 1968 and the single market of 1992.

Agriculture and Fisheries

17.

The Commission’s reform agenda has continued into the Common Agricultural Policy and

Common Fisheries Policy. On 26 June 2003, EU farm ministers adopted a fundamental reform of

the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The new CAP will be geared towards sustainable

agriculture, while giving EU farmers the freedom to produce what the market wants. In future, the

vast majority of subsidies will be paid independently from the volume of production.

18.

In December 2002, EU Fisheries Ministers agreed on a reform of the Common Fisheries

Policy with a view to conserve fish stocks better, protect the marine environment, ensure the

economic viability of the fishery and aquaculture sectors and provide good quality food to

consumers.

IV. Better Quality of Life

Justice and Home Affairs

19.

The Commission has taken forward measures to create a European area of freedom, security

and justice, as mandated by the European Council in Tampere in October 1999. The Commission’s

growing expertise in this area enabled it to respond promptly to the events of 11 September 2001.

The Council has agreed on a number of proposals, including a common European arrest warrant and

on combating illegal immigration. Nevertheless, further progress is needed to respond to the

demands of citizens and the European Council’s political goals.

Public Health, Environment, Transport and Energy

20.

The European Commission is working with Member States to ensure that the European

Union achieves its goals for reduction in carbon emissions agreed at the Kyoto environmental

conference. Climate change is one of the principal themes of the European Union’s Sixth

Environment Action Programme, to be completed by 2012, alongside protecting nature and

biodiversity, contributing to the quality of life and social well-being for citizens, better resource

efficiency and resource and waste management. The Commission is managing a new Public Health

Action Programme from 2003 to 2008. The Commission has established a Food Safety Authority, a

Maritime Safety Agency and is proposing a European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

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The Commission has also devised a ten year Transport Programme, which will run to 2010,

with the goal of refocusing Europe’s transport policy on the demands and needs of its citizens. The

Commission has also developed a long-term strategy to ensure the security of energy supply in

Europe. The Commission has contributed actively to stimulating implementation of the

trans-European transport network, opening rail networks to competition and improving transport

safety (notably maritime safety). It has also actively promoted the access to quality services of general

interest.

22.

Finally, the Commission has introduced a “Solidarity Fund” to enable the European Union

to assist Member States and accession states following a natural disaster. The Solidarity Fund has

already been used following the floods in Central Europe of summer 2002 and the forest fires in

Southern Europe in summer 2003.

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ANNEX 4

Commission proposals awaiting action by the legislative authority in 2004

General Affairs and External Relations

– Proposal for a Regulation on decentralised co-operation (2003/0156/COD)

– Proposal for a Regulation on promoting gender equality in development co-operation

(2003/0176/COD)

Taxation / Customs Union

– Proposal for a Regulation on the prevention of money laundering by means of customs

co-operation (2002/0132/COD)

– Proposal for a Directive amending Directive 77/388/EEC as regards value added tax on services

provided in the postal sector (2003/0091/CNS)

– Proposal for a Directive amending Directive 92/81/EEC and Directive 92/82/EEC to introduce

special tax arrangements for diesel fuel used for commercial purposes and to align the excise

duties on petrol and diesel fuel (2002/0191 /CNS and COM (2002) 410)

Justice and Home Affairs

Common asylum policy:

– Proposal for a Directive on minimum standards on procedures in Member States for granting and

withdrawing refugee status (2000/0238/CNS)

Common immigration policy and fight against illegal immigration:

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– Proposal for a Directive on the conditions of entry and residence of third country nationals for

the purposes of studies, vocational training or voluntary service (2002/0242/CNS)

– Proposal for a Directive on the short-term residence permit issued to victims of action to

facilitate illegal immigration or trafficking in human beings who cooperate with the competent

authorities (2002/0043/CNS)

– Proposal for a Directive on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for

the purpose of paid employment and self-employed economic activities (2001/0154/CNS)

Internal and external borders, common visa policy:

– Proposal for a Directive relating to the conditions in which third-country nationals shall have the

freedom to travel in the territory of the Member States for periods not exceeding three months,

introducing a specific travel authorisation and determining the conditions of entry and movement

for periods not exceeding six months (2001/0155/CNS)

– Proposal for a Regulation amending Regulation (EC) 1683/95 laying down a uniform format for

visas; and Proposal for a Regulation amending Regulation (EC) 1030/2002 laying down a uniform

format for residence permits for third-country nationals (2003/0217 /CNS and 2003/0218/CNS)

A genuine area of justice in civil law matters:

– Proposal for a Regulation creating a European enforcement order for uncontested claims

(2002/0090/CNS)

– Proposal for a Directive on compensation to crime victims (COM(2002)562)

Fight against crime and terrorism and a genuine area of justice in criminal matters:

– Proposal for a Council Framework Decision on combating racism and xenophobia

(2001/0270/CNS)

– Proposal for a Council Framework Decision laying down minimum provisions on the constituent

elements of criminal acts and penalties in the field of illicit drug trafficking (2001/0114/CNS)

– Proposal for a Directive on the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law

(2001/0076/COD)

– Proposal for a Directive on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of sanctions, including

criminal sanctions, for pollution offences (2003/0037/COD)

– Proposal for a Framework Decision to strengthen the criminal-law framework for the

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enforcement of the law against ship-source pollution (2003/0088/CNS)

– Proposal for a Directive on the criminal-law protection of the Community’s financial interests

(2001/0115/COD)

– Proposal for a Council Framework Decision on combating the sexual exploitation of children and

child pornography (2001/0025/CNS)

– Proposal for a Council Framework Decision on combating racism and xenophobia

(2001/0270/0270)

– Proposal for a Council Framework Decision laying down minimum provisions on the constituent

elements of criminal acts and penalties in the field of illicit drug trafficking (2001/0114/CNS)

– Proposal for a Decision establishing a Community action programme to promote activities in the

field of the protection of the Community’s financial interests (2003/0152/COD)

– Proposal for a Decision on counterfeit euro coins: analysis, cooperation and information

exchange (2003/0158/CNS)

Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs

– Proposal for a Directive on working conditions for temporary workers (2002/0072/COD)

– Proposal for a Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) n° 1612/68 on freedom of movement for

workers within the Community (1998/0229/COD) and proposal for a directive amending

directive n° 68/360/EEC on the abolition of restrictions on movement and residence within the

Community for workers of Member States and their families (1998/0230/COD)

– Proposal for a Regulation on consumer protection cooperation (2003/0162/COD)

– Proposal for a Regulation establishing a European centre for disease prevention and control

(2003/0174/COD)

– Social security: coordination of systems in view of the free movement of persons

(1998/0360/COD)

– Proposal for a Regulation amending Council Regulation (EEC) N° 1408/71 on the application of

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social security schemes to employed persons and their families moving within the Community

(2003/0138/COD)

– Proposal for a Council Regulation on the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and

Xenophobia (2003/0185/CNS)

Competitiveness (Internal Market, Industry and Research)

Internal Market:

– Proposal for a Directive on the recognition of professional qualifications (2002/0061/COD)

– Proposal for a Regulation on sales promotion in the internal market ( 2001/0227/COD)

– Proposal for a Regulation on the Community Patent (2000/0177/CNS)

– Proposal for a Directive on the patentability of computer-implemented inventions

(2002/0047/COD)

– Proposal for a Regulation amending the regulation on the Community Trademark

(2002/0308/CNS)

– Proposal for a Directive on the enforcement of intellectual property rights (2003/0024/COD)

– Proposal for a Directive amending Directives 72/166/EEC 84/5/EEC, 88/357/EEC,

90/232/EEC and Directive 2000/26/EC on insurance against civil liability in respect of the use

of motor vehicles (2002/0124/COD)

– Proposal for a Directive on take-over bids ( 2002/0240/COD)

– Proposal for a Directive on the harmonisation of transparency requirements with regard to

information about issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market and

amending Directive 2001/34/EC (2003/0045/COD)

Consumer policy:

– Proposal for a Directive on the harmonisation of the laws, regulations and administrative

provisions of the Member States concerning credit for consumers (2002/0222/COD)

– Proposal for a Directive concerning unfair commercial practices (2003/0134/COD)

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Enterprise:

– Proposal for a Decision on Interoperable Delivery of pan-European eGovernment Services to

Public Administrations, Businesses and Citizens (IDABC) (2003/0147/COD)

– Proposal for a Directive on the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems,

components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Recast version)

(2003/0153(COD)

Competition:

– Proposal for a Regulation on the control of concentrations between undertakings

(2002/0296/CNS) -if not adopted in 2003

Transport, Telecommunications and Energy

– Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EURATOM) No 2587/1999 defining

the investment projects to be communicated to the Commission in accordance with Article 41 of

the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community (COM(2003)370)

– Proposal for Directives concerning the alignment of measures with regard to security of supply

for energy products (2002/0219/COD, 2002/0220/COD) and 2002/0221/CNS)

– Proposal for a Directive establishing a framework for the setting of Eco-design requirements for

Energy Using Products and amending Council Directive 92/42/EC (2003/0172/COD)

– Proposal for a Regulation on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road

transport (2001/0241/COD)

– Proposal for a Directive on a transparent system of harmonised rules for driving restrictions on

heavy goods vehicles involved in international transport on designated roads (weekend bans)

(1998/0096/COD)

– Proposal for a Directive amending Directive 1999/62/EC on the charging of heavy goods

vehicles for the use of certain infrastructures (“Eurovignette”) (2003/0175/COD)

– Proposal for a Directive on the widespread introduction and interoperability of electronic road

toll systems in the community (2003/0081/COD)

– Amended Proposal for a Regulation on action by Member States concerning public requirements

and the award of public service contracts in passenger transport by rail, road and inland waterway

(2000/0212/COD)

– Proposal for a Regulation on the negotiation and implementation of air service agreements

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between Member States and third countries (2003/0044/COD)

– Proposal for a Directive on safety requirements for cabin crew (COM(1997)382)

– Proposal for a Regulation amending Regulation 3922/91 to establish common requirements for

the commercial operation of aeroplanes (2000/0069/COD)

– Proposal for a Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 establishing a European

Maritime Safety Agency (2003/0159/COD)

– Proposal for a Directive on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of sanctions, including

criminal sanctions, for pollution offences (2003/0037/COD)

– Proposal for a Regulation on enhancing ship and port facility security (2003/0089/COD)

– Nuclear safety in the European Union – Proposals for Directives (COM(2002)605)

– Amended proposal for a Regulation amending the amended proposal for a Regulation amending

Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 laying down general rules for the granting of Community

financial aid in the field of trans-European networks (COM(2003)561 2001/0226/COD)

– Proposal for a Decision replacing Decision 1692/96/EC on the Community guidelines for the

development of the transeuropean network in the field of transport – TEN-Guidelines

(COM(2003)564)

Agriculture and Fisheries

– Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on official feed and food

controls (2003/0030/COD)

– Proposal for a Regulation on maximum residue levels of pesticides in products of plant and

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animal origin (2003/0052/COD)

– Proposal for a Regulation laying down requirements for feed hygiene (2003/0071/COD)

– Proposal for a Regulation on the protection of animals during transport and related operations,

amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC (2003/0171/CNS)

– Series of proposals linked to the implementation or follow-up of the reform of the Common

Fisheries Policy, such as the proposal for a Council Regulation establishing measures for the

recovery of cod stocks (COM(2003)237) and the proposal for a council Regulation establishing

measures for the recovery of the Northern hake stock (COM(2003)374- - if not adopted in 2003

Education, Youth and Culture

– Proposal for a Decision modifying Council Decision 2000/821/EC of 20 December 2000 on the

implementation of a programme to encourage the development, distribution and promotion of

European audiovisual works (MEDIA Plus - Development, Distribution and Promotion)

(2003/067/COD)

– Proposal for a Decision modifying Decision No 163/2001/EC of the European Parliament and

of the Council of 19 January 2001 on the implementation of a training programme for

professionals in the European audiovisual programme industry (MEDIA-Training) (2001-2005)

(2003/0064/COD)

– Proposal for a Decision modifying Decision No 508/2000/EE of 14/2/2000 establishing the

“Culture 2000” Programme (2003/0076/COD)

– Proposal for a Decision establishing a Community Action Programme to promote bodies active

at European level in the field of youth (2003/0113COD)

– Proposal for a Decision establishing a Community action programme to promote bodies active at

European level and support specific activities in the field of education and training

(2003/0114/COD)

– Proposal for a Decision establishing a Community action programme to promote bodies active at

European level in the field of culture (2003/0115/COD)

– Proposal for a Decision establishing a Community action programme to promote active

European citizenship (civic participation) (2003/0116/CNS)

– Draft Council Decision laying down the Rules of the Advisory Committee on Vocational Training

(ACVT) (COM(2003) 394)

Environment

– Proposal for a Directive on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying

of environmental damage (2002/0021/COD)

– Proposal for a Directive concerning the quality of bathing water (2002/0254/COD

– Proposal for a Directive amending Directive 1999/32/EC as regards the sulphur content of marine fuels

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(2002/0259/COD)

– Proposal for a Directive on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic

solvents in decorative paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products and amending Directive 1999/13/EC

(2002/0301/COD)

– Proposal for a Directive on the management of waste from the extractive industries (2003/0107/COD)

– Proposal for a Regulation on persistent organic pollutants and amending Directives 79/117/EEC and 96/59/EC

(2003/0119/COD)

– Proposal for a Regulation on Shipments of Waste (2003/0139/COD)

– Proposal for a Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1655/2000

concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE) (2003/0148/COD)

– Proposal for a Directive relating to arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in

ambient air (2003/0164/COD)

– Proposal for a Directive amending the Directive establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading

within the Community, in respect of the Kyoto Protocol's project mechanisms

(2003/0173/COD)

– Proposal for a Regulation on certain fluorinated greenhouse gases

(2003/0189/COD)

– Proposal for a Directive on the protection of groundwater against pollution (2003/0210/COD)

– The REACH proposal (2002/ENV+/015), adopted by the Commission on 29 October 2003

– Proposal for a Directive on environmental access to justice (2003/0246/COD) and for a Regulation on the

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