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COUNCIL OF
THE EUROPEAN UNION
Brussels, 29 June 2007
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NOTE
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Subject :
Presidency
Delegations
Portuguese Presidency – provisional agendas for Council meetings prepared by
Coreper (Part 1)
In accordance with Article 2, paragraph 5, of the Council's rules of procedure, the Presidency
attaches for information the indicative provisional agendas for Council meetings prepared by the
Permanent Representatives Committee (Part 1) for the period up to 31 December 2007.
The indication of "Political agreement" beneath co-decision files does not preclude efforts made by
the Presidency to achieve first reading agreement with the European Parliament.
Co-decision files in second reading do not appear on the Council agendas.
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Portuguese Presidency
Draft Work Programme for Council meetings
prepared by COREPER (part 1)
DATE
COUNCIL
JULY
EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL
POLICY, HEALTH AND
CONSUMER AFFAIRS
COMPETITIVENESS
(INTERNAL MARKET,
INDUSTRY AND RESEARCH)
TRANSPORT,
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
AND ENERGY
AGRICULTURE AND
FISHERIES
ENVIRONMENT
EDUCATION, YOUTH AND
CULTURE
16.07.07
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
05-06.12.07
27-28.09.07
22-23.11.07
01-02.10.07
poss.
24.09.07
29-30.11.07
26-27.11.07
03.12.07
18-20.12.07
17.12.07
22-23.10.07
30.10.07
15-16.11.07
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EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL POLICY, HEALTH AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS .......................... 4
COMPETITIVENESS (INTERNAL MARKET, INDUSTRY AND RESEARCH)....................... 8
TRANSPORT, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ENERGY ....................................................... 12
AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES................................................................................................... 18
ENVIRONMENT .................................................................................................................................. 30
EDUCATION, YOUTH AND CULTURE ......................................................................................... 32
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EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL POLICY, HEALTH AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
COUNCIL
5–6 DECEMBER 2007
EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL POLICY - 5 DECEMBER
1.
Commission Communication on active inclusion
Council conclusions
10 years of the European Employment Strategy
Council conclusions/Adoption of EMCO Opinion
(poss.) Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council
amending Directive 93/104/EC on the Organisation of Working Time
Interinstitutional File: 2004/0209 (COD)
Political agreement
(poss.) Amended proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council
on Working Conditions for Temporary Workers
Interinstitutional File: 2002/0072 (COD)
Political agreement/Progress report
Commission Communication on Common Principles on Flexicurity
Council conclusions/Endorsement of EMCO and SPC opinion
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on minimum
requirements for enhancing worker mobility in improving the vesting and preservation
supplementary pension rights
Interinstitutional File: 2005/0214 (COD)
(poss.) Political agreement
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down
the procedure for implementing Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 on the coordination of
social security systems
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0006 (COD)
Partial general approach
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems, and
determining the content of Annex XI
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0008 (COD)
Partial general approach
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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9.
Proposal for a Council Regulation extending the provisions of Regulation (EEC)
No 883/04 and Regulation (EEC) No (…) to nationals of third countries who are not
already covered by those provisions solely on the ground of their nationality
(poss.) Partial general approach
Social Services of General Interest
Policy debate
Annual follow-up to the Beijing Platform: indicators on women and poverty
Council conclusions
(poss.) Gender mainstreaming in the JAI Council – gender and trafficking in human
beings
Presidency report
Follow-up of the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All (2007)
Council Resolution
Balanced roles for women and men in work, family and private life
Council conclusions
Single Market Review
Adoption of EMCO and SPC opinion
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
HEALTH - 6 DECEMBER
16.
Food Improvement Agents Package
a)
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council
establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes
and food flavourings
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0143 (COD)
Political agreement/Common position (possible "A" item)
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on food
additives
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0145 (COD)
Political agreement/Common position (possible "A" item)
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on food
enzymes and amending Council Directive 83/417/EEC, Council Regulation (EC)
No 1493/1999, Directive 2000/13/EC, Council Directive 2001/112/EC and
Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0144 (COD)
Political agreement/Common position (possible "A" item)
b)
c)
The items related with foodstuffs legislation may instead be brought under the Agriculture
and Fisheries Council's agenda.
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d)
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on
flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and
on foods and amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89, Council Regulation
(EEC) No 1601/91, Regulation (EC) No 2232/96 and Directive 2000/13/EC
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0147 (COD)
Political agreement/Common position (possible "A" item)
17.
(poss.) Revision of the Novel Food Regulation
State of play/Progress report
Health Strategies
Policy debate/Adoption of Council conclusions
Health and Migration in the EU
Policy debate/Adoption of Council conclusions
Commission Communication on organ donation and transplantation
Adoption of Council conclusions
Community framework on health services
Exchange of views/Orientation debate
Commission Communication on a strategy for Europe on mental health
Exchange of views
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23. Commission White Paper on a strategy for Europe on nutrition, overweight and obesity
related issues
Exchange of views
24.
Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
Commission mandate for 3rd Conference of Parties
AOB
–
–
–
–
Information on Presidency's Conferences
=
Information from the Presidency
International Health Regulations
=
Information from the Commission and the Presidency
Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
=
Information from the Commission and the Presidency
Commission White Paper on the EU Health Strategy
=
Information from the Commission
25.
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–
–
–
–
EU Strategy to support Member States in reducing alcohol related harm
=
Information from the Commission
Health Security Committee
=
Information from the Commission
Pharmaceutical forum
=
Information from the Commission
Revision of the Regulation on general food and nutrition labelling
=
Presentation from the Commission
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EPSCO COUNCIL BACK-TO-BACK WITH JHA COUNCIL:
-
(poss.) Proposal for a Council Directive on the conditions of entry and residence of
highly skilled workers
=
Orientation debate on certain issues
(poss.) Proposal for a Framework Directive on the status of persons who wish to enter
the territory of the Member States for exercising an economic activity
=
Orientation debate on certain issues
-
-
(poss.) Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council
providing for sanctions against employers of illegally staying third-country nationals
= Orientation debate
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COMPETITIVENESS (INTERNAL MARKET, INDUSTRY AND
RESEARCH) COUNCIL
27–28 SEPTEMBER 2007
1.
(poss.) Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council
establishing the European Institute of Technology
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0197 (COD)
Political agreement
Proposal for Council Decision on Joint Technology Initiative: Innovative Medicines
(IMI)
State of play
Exchange of views
Proposal for Council Decision on Joint Technology Initiative: Embedded Computing
Systems (ARTEMIS)
State of play
Exchange of views
Proposal for Council Decision on Joint Technology Initiative: Aeronautics and Air
Transport (Clean Sky)
State of play
Exchange of views
Proposal for Council Decision on Joint Technology Initiative: Nanoelectronics (ENIAC)
State of play
Exchange of views
Proposals for European Parliament and Council Decisions for initiatives according to
Art.169 of the Treaty (Ambient Assisted Living)
State of play
First exchange of views
(poss.) Proposals for European Parliament and Council Decisions for initiatives
according to Art.169 of the Treaty (EuroSTARS)
State of play
First exchange of views
(poss.) Commission Communication on the Mid-Term Review of the Industrial Policy
Presentation by the Commission and Council conclusions
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending
Directive 94/47/EC on the protection of purchasers in respect of certain aspects of
contracts relating to the purchase of the right to use immovable properties on a
timeshare basis
Policy Debate
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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10.
AOB
–
Green Paper on the review of the consumer acquis – outcome of the consultation
period
=
Presentation by the Commission
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COMPETITIVENESS (INTERNAL MARKET, INDUSTRY AND
RESEARCH) COUNCIL
22–23 NOVEMBER 2007
1.
Proposal for Council Decisions on Joint Technology Initiative: Embedded Computing
Systems ("ARTEMIS")
(poss.) Adoption
Proposal for Council Decision on Joint Technology Initiative: Innovative Medicines
(IMI)
(poss.) Adoption
Proposal for Council Decision on Joint Technology Initiative: Aeronautics and Air
Transport (Clean Sky)
(poss.)
Adoption
Proposal for Council Decision on Joint Technology Initiative: Nanoelectronics (ENIAC)
(poss.) Adoption
Proposals for Council Decisions on Joint Technology Initiatives: Fuel Cells & Hydrogen
("FCH")
Presentation by the Commission
First exchange of views
Proposal for European Parliament and Council Decisions for initiatives according to
Art.169 of the Treaty on Ambient Assisted Living
Political agreement
Proposal for European Parliament and Council Decisions for initiatives according to
Art.169 of the Treaty on EuroSTARS
(poss.) Political agreement
The Future of Science and Technology in Europe
–
The European Research Area - new perspectives
=
Exchange of views and Adoption Council conclusions
Communication from the Commission on scientific information in the digital age:
access, dissemination and preservation
(poss.) Adoption Council conclusions
Delivering on the modernisation agenda for universities
(poss.) Adoption of a Council Resolution
(poss.) Communication from the Commission on the progress made with the
implementation of the nanosciences and nanotechnologies Action Plan for Europe
Exchange of views and (poss.) Council conclusions
(poss.) RFID: The Internet of Things
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
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Exchange of views
Review of the Single Market
Presentation by the Commission
=
Policy debate
=
(poss.) Adoption of Council conclusions
Commission Communication on the Mid-Term Review of the SME’s policy
Presentation by the Commission and Council conclusions
Better regulation
Progress report
Implementation of the Innovation Strategy
Policy debate
(poss.) Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying
down procedures relating to the application of certain technical rules to products
lawfully marketed in another Member State and repealing Decision 3052/95/EC
Interinstitutional File: 2007/0028 (COD)
Political agreement
(poss.) Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council setting
out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the
marketing of products
Interinstitutional File: 2007/0029 (COD)
Political agreement
(poss.) Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on a
common framework for the marketing of products
Interinstitutional File: 2007/0030 (COD)
Political agreement
(poss.) Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council
amending Directive 98/71/EC on the legal protection of designs (spare parts)
Interinstitutional File: 2004/0203 (COD)
Political agreement
(poss.) Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the
Council - "Enhancing the patent system in Europe"
(poss.) Exchange of views/Council conclusions
(poss.) Revision of Regulation 515/97 on mutual assistance between the administrative
authorities of the Member States and cooperation between the latter and the
Commission to ensure the correct application of the law on customs and agricultural
matters
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0290 (COD)
Policy debate
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
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23.
(poss.) European Competitiveness in the new cycle of the Lisbon Strategy
Exchange of views
(poss.) Commission Communication on the Agenda XXI for Sustainable Tourism
Presentation by the Commission and Council conclusions
(poss.) Regulation on a Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling
(GHS)
Progress report
AOB
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Information on Conferences on S&T held during the Presidency
Regulation on hydrogen
Pedestrian Protection
Revision of directive 88/378/EC on the Safety of toys
Directive amending Council directive 76/769/EEC relating to restriction on the
marketing and use of certain substances
Information from the Presidency on a Conference on “Collective Redress”
24.
25.
26.
CONSUMER ITEMS
27.
(poss.) Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council
amending Directive 94/47/EC on the protection of purchasers in respect of certain
aspects of contracts relating to the purchase of the right to use immovable properties on
a timeshare basis
Progress report
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TRANSPORT, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ENERGY COUNCIL
1–2 OCTOBER 2007
1 OCTOBER 2007
POSTAL AFFAIRS
1.
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending
Directive 97/67/EC concerning the full accomplishment of the internal market of
Community postal services
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0196 (COD)
Political Agreement
2 OCTOBER 2007
TRANSPORT ISSUES
INTERMODAL AND HORIZONTAL QUESTIONS
2.
Global Navigation Satellite System (GALILEO)
Follow-up to Council decisions of 8 June 2007
LAND TRANSPORT
3.
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on road
infrastructure safety management
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0182 (COD)
Progress Report
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on access to
the market in the carriage of goods by road within the Community to or from the
territory of a Member State or passing across the territory of one or more Member
States
Progress report
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
interoperability of the Community rail system
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0273 (COD)
General approach
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending
Directive 2004/49/EC on safety of the Community's railways
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0272 (COD)
Progress report/General approach
4.
5.
6.
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AVIATION
7.
External relations:
a)
ICAO
Information from the Presidency and the Commission
China
Progress report
Canada
Council decision on a negotiating mandate
Australia
Council decision on a negotiating mandate
New Zealand
Council decision on a negotiating mandate
b)
c)
d)
e)
8.
Commission Communication on "An Action Plan for airports capacity, efficiency and
safety in Europe"
Council conclusions
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on Airport
Charges
Interinstitutional File: 2007/0013 (COD)
Progress report
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on common
rules for the operation of air transport services in the Community (Third aviation
package)
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0130 (COD)
Political agreement
9.
10.
SHIPPING
11.
Long Range Identification and Tracking – creation of a regional EU center
Council Resolution
AOB
–
–
Commission Report on ground handling
=
Presentation by the Commission
Green Paper on urban transport
=
Presentation by the Commission
12.
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TRANSPORT, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ENERGY COUNCIL
29–30 NOVEMBER 2007
29 NOVEMBER 2007
1.
Review of the EU Regulatory Framework for electronic communications networks and
services
Presentation by the Commission
Communication of the Commission on strengthening Mobile TV in the internal market
Council conclusions
(poss.) Communication of the Commission on strategy for spectrum freed by transition
towards digital TV
Council conclusions
Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the selection
and licensing of 2 GHz Mobile Satellite Systems (MSS)
General approach
INFORMATION SOCIETY
5.
Communication of the Commission on the i2010 flagship initiative on ICT and Ageing -
An Action Plan for Ageing Well in the Information Society
Council conclusions
(poss.) Towards the Internet of Things on RFID
Exchange of views
AOB
a)
Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament,
the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions:
Results of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2007 (WRC-07)
Information from the Commission
Communication of the Commission on a European e-Inclusion strategy
Presentation by the Commission
Conferences during the Portuguese Presidency : "eInclusion", eGovernment",
"2nd Internet Governance Forum", "Nanotechnology" and "Regulation of
Convergence"
Information from the Presidency
Outcome of proceedings (Competitiveness Council) on access to scientific digital
libraries
Information from the Presidency
2.
3.
4.
6.
7.
b)
c)
d)
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30 NOVEMBER 2007
TRANSPORT ISSUES
SHIPPING
8.
Third package on maritime safety:
a)
Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the liability of
carriers of passengers by sea and inland waterways in the event of accidents
(Athens Convention)
Political agreement
Directive on common rules and standards for ship inspection and survey
organisations and for the relevant activities of maritime administrations
Political agreement
Directive on compliance with flag State requirements
Progress report
b)
c)
INTERMODAL QUESTIONS AND NETWORKS
9.
(poss.) Global Navigation Satellite System (GALILEO)
Follow-up to Council decision of 8 June 2007
Freight transport logistics Action Plan
Council conclusions
Multi-annual investment programme (MIP) up to 2013 for TEN-T
Information from the Commission
EU SDS - progress report
(poss.) Policy debate
10.
11.
12.
LAND TRANSPORT
13.
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on access to
the market in the carriage of goods by road within the Community to or from the
territory of a Member State or passing across the territory of one or more Member
States
General approach
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
interoperability of the Community rail system
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0273 (COD)
(poss.) Political agreement
14.
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15.
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending
Directive 2004/49/EC on safety of the Community's railways
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0272 (COD)
(poss.) Political agreement
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending
Regulation (EC) No 881/2004 establishing a European Railway Agency
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0274 (COD)
General approach/Political agreement
16.
AVIATION
17.
External relations:
a)
China
Progress report
(poss.) Canada - safety
Council decision
b)
18.
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on Airport
Charges
Interinstitutional File: 2007/0013 (COD)
General approach/Political agreement
AOB
–
–
–
Communication on a European ports policy
=
Presentation by the Commission
Annual Report of the TEN-T coordinators
=
Presentation by the Commission
Commission proposal on rights of passengers with reduced mobility travelling in
international buses
=
Presentation the Commission
Report on Single European Sky
=
Presentation by the Commission
Aviation Generated Noise
=
Presentation by the Commission
19.
–
–
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TRANSPORT, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ENERGY COUNCIL
3 DECEMBER 2007
ENERGY
INTERNAL MARKET
1.
a)
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending
Directives 2003/54 (internal market in electricity), 2003/55 (internal market in gas),
2004/67 (security of gas supply), 2005/89 (security of electricity supply) and 90/377
(transparency of gas and electricity prices)
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council
amending Regulations 1228/03 (cross-border trade in electricity) and 1775/05
(access to gas networks)
Presentation/Progress report
b)
2.
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on the financing
of an Energy Observatory
Progress report/General approach
SUSTAINABILITY OF ENERGY PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
3.
(poss.) Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on
Renewable Energy Sources
Presentation/Policy debate
ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
4.
a)
Commission Communication on a mechanism to support large-scale
demonstration of Sustainable Fossil Fuel and Coal Technologies
Commission Communication on a European Strategic Energy Technology Plan
(SETP)
Presentation/Policy debate
b)
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IN THE FIELD OF ENERGY
5.
a)
b)
c)
d)
Relations with Third Countries
Energy Charter
Euromed
Other initiatives
Information from the Presidency/Commission
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AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES COUNCIL
16 JULY 2007
1.
Presidency Work Programme
Presentation
AGRICULTURE
SCA POINTS
2.
Proposal for a Council Regulation on the common organisation of the market in the
wine sector
Presentation by the Commission
Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 establishing
a temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry in the Community
Policy debate
Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on y«the
implementation of Council Regulation (EC) n.º 814/2000 on information measures
relating to the common agriculture policy
Adoption (possible "A" item)
Recommendation from the Commission to the Council to authorise the Commission to
negotiate guaranteed prices applicable in the 2007/2008 delivery period to cane sugar
originating in the ACP States referred to in Protocol 3 of Annex V to the ACP-EC
Partnership Agreement and in India
Adoption (possible "A" item)
Proposal for a Council Regulation laying down specific rules as regards the fruit and
vegetable sector and amending certain Regulations
Adoption (possible "A" item)
3.
4.
5.
6.
COREPER POINTS
7.
(poss.) Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the non-inclusion of methomyl in
Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC and the withdrawal of authorisations for plant
protection products containing that substance
Adoption
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AOB
–
–
WTO-DDA Negotiations
=
State of play
Avian Influenza
=
Information from the Commission
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poss. 24 SEPTEMBER 2007
SCA POINTS
1.
Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 establishing
a temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry in the Community
Policy debate
Proposal for a Council Regulation on the common organisation of the market in the
wine sector
Policy debate
(poss.) Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
definition, description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks
Policy debate/Adoption
(poss.) Proposal for a Council Decision on the amendment of the Cooperation
Agreement between the EC and the Kingdom of Thailand on manioc production,
marketing and trade
Adoption (possible "A" item)
2.
3.
4.
COREPER POINTS
5.
Commission Communication on the Community Animal Health Policy - CAHP -
Strategy (2007-2013) to the EP, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and
the Committee of the Regions
Presentation by the Commission
Report and Proposal arising from article 9 of Council Regulation (EC) No 21/2004
establishing a system for the identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals
Policy debate
AOB
–
–
WTO-DDA Negotiations
=
State of play
(poss.) Avian Influenza
=
Information from the Commission
6.
7.
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AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES COUNCIL
22–23 OCTOBER 2007
SCA POINTS
1.
(poss.) Proposal to the Council on the application of the system of cross-compliance
Policy debate
Proposal for a Council Regulation on the common organisation of the market in the
wine sector
Policy debate
(poss.) Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
definition, description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks
Policy debate/Adoption
Proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 2001/114/EC relating to certain
partly of wholly dehydrated preserved milk for human consumption
Adoption (possible "A" item)
Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 on the
common organisation of the market in milk and milk products
Adoption (possible "A" item)
Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 2597/97 laying down
additional rules on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products
for drinking milk
Adoption (possible "A" item)
Proposal for a Council Regulation on measures to provide information on, and to
promote, agricultural products in third countries and on the internal market
Adoption (possible "A" item)
Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 establishing
a temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry in the Community
Adoption
(poss.) Proposal for a Council Regulation establishing a common organisation of
agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products
Adoption (possible "A" item)
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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Proposal for a Council Regulation amending the CMO Regulation on seeds concerning
the granting of aid by Finland
Adoption (possible "A" item)
Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of an agreement between the EC and
Australia on trade in wine
Adoption (possible "A" item)
11.
COREPER POINTS
12.
Commission Communication on the Fifth Ministerial Conference on the Protection of
Forests
Authorisation of the Commission to take part, on behalf of the EC, in the Conference
and sign acts resulting from the Conference (possible "A" item)
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning
the placing of plant protection products on the market
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0136 (COD)
Policy Debate
Proposal for a Council Directive on the marketing of fruit plant propagating material
and fruit plants intended for fruit production
Adoption
EU SDS - progress report
(poss.) Policy debate
AOB
(poss.) Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council
on feed labelling
=
Presentation by the Commission
WTO-DDA Negotiations
=
State of play
FAO reform
=
State of play
(poss.) Avian Influenza
=
Information from the Commission
13.
14.
15.
16.
–
–
–
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17.
Proposal for a Council Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities and associated
conditions for certain fish stocks applicable in the Baltic Sea for 2008
Political agreement
Norway bilateral fisheries agreement
Exchange of views
Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation No 1543/2000 establishing a
Community framework for the collection and management of the data needed to
conduct the Common Fisheries Policy - 2008
Adoption (possible "A" item)
18.
19.
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"A" items in the light of negotiations.
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AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES COUNCIL
26–27 NOVEMBER 2007
SCA POINTS
1.
(poss.) CAP Health check green paper
Policy debate
Proposal for a Council Regulation on the common organisation of the market in the
wine sector
Policy debate
(poss.) Proposal for a Council Regulation establishing a common organisation of
agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products
Adoption (possible "A" item)
Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 establishing
common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and
establishing certain support schemes for farmers
Cotton sector
Presentation by the Commission
Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 on the
financing of the Common Agricultural Policy
Adoption
2.
3.
4.
5.
COREPER POINTS
6.
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down
Community procedures for the establishment of residue limits of pharmacologically
active substances in foodstuffs of animal origin, and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 2377/90
Interinstitutional File: 2007/0064 (COD)
Progress report
Hormones: Alternative veterinary medical products to those containing oestradiol 17β
or its ester-like derivatives (based on Directive 2003/74/EC, Article 11a))
Political agreement
Proposal for a Regulation simplifying procedures of listing and publishing information
in the veterinary and zootechnical fields
Adoption (possible "A" item)
7.
8.
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Proposal arising from article 9 of Council Regulation (EC) No 21/2004 establishing a
system for the identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals
Adoption (possible "A" item)
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
submission by Member States of statistics on aquaculture
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0286 (COD)
Adoption
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning
the placing of plant protection products on the market
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0136 (COD)
Political agreement
Proposal for a Council Directive establishing a framework for Community action to
achieve a sustainable use of pesticides
Political agreement
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning
statistics on plant protection products
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0258 (COD)
Policy debate
AOB
–
–
WTO-DDA Negotiations
=
State of play
(poss.) Avian Influenza
=
Information from the Commission
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
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FISHERIES
15.
Norway bilateral fisheries agreement
Exchange of views
Proposal for a Council Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities and associated
conditions for certain fish stocks applicable in the Black Sea for 2008
Political agreement/Adoption
Proposal for a Council Regulation establishing a multi-annual recovery Plan for Bluefin
tuna in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean
Political agreement
Commission Communication to the Council and the European Parliament - 2006-2008
Action Plan for simplifying and improving the Common Fisheries Policy
Information from the Commission
Communication and Proposal for a Council Regulation on stepping up the fight against
Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing
Exchange of views
Communication from the Commission to the Council and European Parliament and
proposal on measures to minimise the impact of fishing on vulnerable marine
ecosystems
Exchange of views
Proposal for a Council Regulation fixing for the 2008 fishing year the guide prices and
Community producer prices for certain fishery products pursuant to Council
Regulation No 104/2000
Adoption (possible "A" item)
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
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"A" items in the light of negotiations.
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AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES COUNCIL
18–20 DECEMBER 2007
SCA POINTS
1.
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
definition, description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks
Interinstitutional File: 2005/0028 (COD)
Adoption ("A" item)
Proposal to the Council on the application of the system of cross-compliance
Adoption
Proposal for a Council Regulation on the common organisation of the market in the
wine sector
Adoption
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on farm
structure surveys and the survey on agricultural production methods and repealing
Council Regulation (EEC) No 571/88
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0084 (COD)
Adoption
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning
meat and livestock statistics
Interinstitutional File: 2007/0051 (COD)
Adoption
2.
3.
4.
5.
COREPER POINTS
6.
By-products: Proposal amending Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European
Parliament and of the Council of 3 October 2002 laying down health rules concerning
animal by-products not intended for human consumption
Progress report
Laboratory animals: Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending
Council Directive 86/609/EEC on the approximation of laws, regulations and
administrative provisions of the Member States regarding the protection of animals
used for experimental and other scientific purposes
Progress report
7.
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8.
Commission Communication on the Community Animal Health Policy - CAHP -
Strategy (2007-2013) to the EP, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and
the Committee of the Regions
Council conclusions
Commission Communication on legislative options to combat illegal logging and
associated trade
Presentation by the Commission and exchange of views
Food Safety: Risk assessment/Risk management
Council conclusions
(poss.) Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on feed
labelling
General approach/Political agreement
(poss.) Proposal for Council Decisions authorising GMO products (Regulation
1829/2003)
Adoption
AOB
–
–
WTO-DDA Negotiations
=
State of play
(poss.) Avian Influenza
=
Information from the Commission
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
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FISHERIES
14.
Proposal for a Council Regulation fixing for 2008 the fishing opportunities and
associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in
Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are
required
Political agreement/Adoption
(poss.) Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 on the conservation and
sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the CFP (transfer of unused quotas)
Political agreement
Proposal for a Council Regulation concerning the establishment of a Community
framework for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector and
support for scientific advice regarding the Common Fisheries Policy - 2009
Political agreement
Proposal for a Council Regulation concerning the authorizations for fishing activities of
Community fishing vessels outside Community waters and the access of third country
vessels to Community waters
Adoption (possible "A" item)
15.
16.
17.
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"A" items in the light of negotiations.
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ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL
30 OCTOBER 2007
1.
Climate Change
–
Preparation of the thirteenth Conference of the Parties (COP 13) to the United
Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in conjunction
with the third session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the
Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (COP/MOP 3)
(Bali, 3 - 14 December 2007)
=
Council conclusions
Water Scarcity and Drought
Council conclusions
EU SDS - progress report
(poss.) Policy debate
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending
Directive 98/70/EC as regards the specification of petrol, diesel and gas-oil and
introducing a mechanism to monitor and the introduction of a mechanism to monitor
and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the use of road transport fuels and amending
Council Directive 1999/32/EC, as regards the specification of fuel used by inland
waterway vessels and repealing Directive 93/12/EEC
Interinstitutional File: 2007/0019 (COD
(poss.) Policy debate
AOB
–
–
–
–
Business and Biodiversity
=
Information from the Presidency
European Programme for SMEs
=
Information from the Commission
COP Montreal Protocol - Outcome
=
Information from the Presidency
Proposal for a Directive of a European Parliament and of the Council establishing
a framework for Community action to achieve a sustainable use of Pesticides
=
(Information from the Presidency)
Proposal for a Regulation on the European Parliament and of the Council
concerning the placing of Plan Protection Products on the market
=
(Information from the Presidency)
Belgrade Conference - Outcome
=
(Information from the Presidency)
__________
2.
3.
4.
5.
–
–
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ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL
17 DECEMBER 2007
1.
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a
framework for the protection of soil and amending Directive 2004/35/EC
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0086 (COD)
Political agreement
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending
Directive 2003/87/EC so as to include aviation activities in the scheme for greenhouse
gas emission allowance trading within the Community
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0304 (COD)
(poss.) Political agreement
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending
Directive 98/70/EC as regards the specification of petrol, diesel and gas-oil and
introducing a mechanism to monitor and the introduction of a mechanism to monitor
and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the use of road transport fuels and amending
Council Directive 1999/32/EC, as regards the specification of fuel used by inland
waterway vessels and repealing Directive 93/12/EEC
Interinstitutional File: 2007/0019 (COD)
(poss.) Political agreement
AOB
–
–
Business and Biodiversity
=
Information from the Presidency on the outcome of the process/conference
Conference of the Parties (COP 13) to the United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in conjunction with the third session of the
Conference of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (COP/MOP 3) – Outcome
=
(Information from the Presidency)
Energy-Climate Package
=
(Presentation by the Commission)
The Sustainable Consumption and Production Package - Action Plan
=
(Information from the Commission)
IPPC
=
(Information from the Commission)
Protection of the environment through criminal law
=
(Information from the Commission)
2.
3.
4.
–
–
–
–
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EDUCATION, YOUTH AND CULTURE COUNCIL
15–16 NOVEMBER 2007
CULTURE and AUDIOVISUAL
1.
Commission Communication on a European agenda for culture in a globalizing world
Exchange of views
Adoption of a Council Resolution
New Council Work Plan for Culture
Adoption of the Work Plan
Council Decision on the European Capital of Culture event for the year 2011
Adoption
Commission Communication on content on-line
Exchange of views
Adoption of Council conclusions
(poss.) Commission Communication on mobile TV
Adoption of Council conclusions
AOB
–
Relations with Third Countries and other international fora
=
Information of the Presidency on Cultural Cooperation with Russia
=
Information of the Presidency on Cultural Cooperation with ASEM
=
Information of the Presidency on the Implementation of the UNESCO Convention
on Promotion of Cultural Diversity
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
EDUCATION
7.
Proposal for a Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
establishment of the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning
Interinstitutional File: 2006/0163 (COD)
Approval of amendments/Political agreement
Proposal for a Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
quality of teacher education
General approach
8.
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Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing an
action programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the
promotion of intercultural understanding through co-operation with third countries
(Erasmus Mundus) (2009 - 2014)
General approach
Reinforcing lifelong learning within the Lisbon Strategy
Council conclusions
Exchange of views
Delivering on the modernisation agenda for universities
(poss.) Adoption of a Council Resolution
Student mobility: broadening the social dimension of Erasmus
(poss.) Exchange of views
Interinstitutional declaration designating 2009 a European Year of Creativity and
Innovation
Information from the Presidency
Report on the implementation of the Action Plan on Multilingualism
Presentation by the Commission and (poss.) exchange of views
(poss.) Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council
establishing the European Training Foundation (ETF) (Recasting)
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
YOUTH
16.
Council Resolution on voluntary activities among young people
Adoption
Commission communication on the future of European co-operation in the field of youth
policy
Exchange of views
Adoption of Council conclusions
AOB
–
–
–
Proposal for a Regulation establishing a European Institute of Technology
=
Presidency information
Information on conferences held during the Presidency
2008 draft joint report on progress with the "Education and Training 2010" work
programme
=
Commission presentation
17.
18.
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