notes: 12.30.2009.
john coleman -- the “myth of global warming”
http://www.kusi.com/home/78477082.html?video=pop&t=a
pop in in paragraph about global warming myth by euro “scientists.”
from pdf on euro-med. the agreement emerging from the paris convention, 2008 …
Scope and main objectives
Intro –
Draft Joint Declaration of the Paris Summit for the Mediterranean
Paris, 13 July 2008
Euro-Mediterranean Heads of States and Government meeting in Paris on 13 July 2008, inspired by the shared political will to revitalise efforts to transform the Mediterranean into an area of peace, democracy, cooperation and prosperity, agree to adopt the following joint declaration:
They share the conviction that this initiative can play an important role in addressing common
challenges facing the Euro-Mediterranean region, such as ….. with the view of promoting sustainable development; energy; migration; terrorism and extremism; as well as promoting dialogue between cultures.
11. The Barcelona Process:
The Five-Year Work Programme adopted by the 10th Anniversary Euro-Mediterranean Summit held in Barcelona in 2005 (including the fourth chapter of cooperation on "Migration, Social Integration, Justice and Security" introduced at that stage) and the conclusions of all ministerial meetings will remain in force. Heads of State and Government acknowledge the progress and economic benefits of the creation of a deep Free Trade Area in the Euromed region by 2010 and beyond, and the strengthening of regional economic integration in all its dimensions. They support the main lines of the Euromed Trade Roadmap till 2010 and beyond, and, in particular, to study the establishment of a smooth, efficient and business-friendly trade facilitation mechanism which would bring further transparency and trade and investment opportunities.
12. Heads of State and Government underline that the Barcelona Process:
They underline the commitment to facilitate legal movement of individuals. They stress that
promoting orderly managed legal migration in the interest of all parties concerned, fighting
illegal migration and fostering links between migration and development are issues of common
interest which should be addressed through a comprehensive, balanced and integrated approach.
Institutional governance and Secretariat
24. They agree that a joint Secretariat for the Barcelona Process: Union for the Mediterranean will be established, with a key role within the institutional architecture. The Secretariat will give a new impulse to this process in terms of identification, follow-up, promotion of the projects and the search for partners. The funding and implementation of projects will be pursued on a case by case basis. The Secretariat will work in operational liaison with all structures of the process, including by preparing working documents for the decision-making bodies. The Secretariat would have a separate legal personality with an autonomous status.
28. Details of the mandate of the new institutional structure, the functioning of the co-presidency, as well as the composition, seat and funding of the Secretariat will be decided on the basis of consensus by the Foreign Affairs Ministers in November 2008, taking into account thorough discussions and proposals submitted by all partners.
ANNEX
ANNEX
The future of the Euro-Mediterranean region lies in improved socio-economic development,
solidarity, regional integration, sustainable development and knowledge. There is a need to
increase co-operation in areas such as …. , transport, …. , migration … .
Maritime and Land Highways: The Mediterranean is a sea that joins, not separates, its people. It is also a highway for commerce. Easy and safe access and flow of goods and people, on land and sea, is essential for maintaining relations and enhancing regional trade. The development of motorways of the sea, including the connection of ports, throughout the entire Mediterranean basin as well as the creation of coastal motorways and the modernisation of the trans-Maghreb train, will increase the flow and freedom of the movement of people and goods. Particular attention should be devoted to cooperation in the field of maritime security and safety, in a perspective of global integration in the Mediterranean region.
notes: 12.31.2009
email from pamela, 12.30.2009 @ 1.48 p.m.
email linked: http://balder.org/avisartikler/Barcelona-Declaration-Euro-Mediterranean-English.php
reading: following a link on immigration:
didn’t pan out.
location of secretariat: permanent, in barcelona:
And when Spain succeeded in getting the permanent secretariat domiciled in Barcelona, it no longer raised any objections to the re-establishment of the UfM.
To begin with, the remodelling meant setting up a general secretariat and five assistant secretariats, one of which would go to Israel and another to Palestine – something the Barcelona Process had been unable to put across against the Arab countries’ objection that Israel might thereby obtain a decision-making position. The organisation’s priorities are now to cooperate on concrete projects to combat the contamination of the Mediterranean, a region whose 200 million tourists [annually] constitute a mainstay of its economies; joint policies to cope with major natural or manmade disasters; and plans to tap solar energy and improve communications by land and by sea. http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/article/53021-sarkozys-club-med-rocks
youtube film, barroso addresses the euro-med parliament on 03.28.2008 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJu82glr-bg at about 6.00 to 6.15 in the film, he mentions a session in belgrade, yugoslavia (?) by the euro-med, in which “common and balanced agendas on migration issues” have been established. will try and look that up. jesus christ, just listened again, at 6.00 mark. he said “… to sign … “ “5.57 “the euro med ministers met for the first time in november in belgrade to sign a common …. “ [research and confirm.]
2005 -- Barcelon Summit -- Euromed -- 5 Year Work Program
http://ec.europa.eu/external_relations/euromed/summit1105/five_years_en.pdf
Final text
FIVE YEAR WORK PROGRAMME
1. The aim of this programme is to implement the objectives agreed by partners at the 10th
Anniversary Euro-Mediterranean Summit in accordance with the Barcelona Declaration of 1995.
This work plan is designed to provide the basis for Euro-Mediterranean cooperation for the next
five years. It aims to deliver results that will have a positive impact for all citizens in the region,
thereby increasing the visibility of the Partnership. This work programme, as well as the
implementation of the Association Agreements and the European Neighbourhood Policy Action
Plans, will be supported through technical and financial assistance provided through the MEDA
Programme, the future European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI), bilateral
contributions from Member States, FEMIP and other relevant financial instruments, at levels consistent with the high ambition of our Euromediterranean Partnership.
Political and Security Partnership:
3. Moreover, members of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership will strive to achieve their mutual
commitments in this area including through measures that:
a) Extend political pluralism
[The Smoking Gun. Migration.] odd, i did not think that many euro’s would be moving to north africa: jjjay]
Migration, Social Integration, Justice and Security
11. Acknowledging that Migration, Social Integration, Justice and Security are issues of common interest in the Partnership, and should be addressed through a comprehensive and integrated approach, the Euro-Mediterranean partnership will enhance co-operation in these fields to:
(a) Promote legal migration opportunities, work towards the facilitation of the legal movement of
individuals, recognising that these constitute an opportunity for economic growth and a mean of
improving links between countries, fair treatment and integration policies for legal migrants, and facilitate the flow of remittance transfers and address ‘brain drain’;
12. With a view to contributing to the above objectives Euro-Mediterranean partners will:
(a) Hold a Ministerial meeting to discuss all issues pertinent to migration. And hold an expert
senior officials meeting to prepare the Ministerial and discuss other issues of relevance.
(b) Develop mechanisms for practical co-operation and sharing experience on managing migration flows humanely, deepen dialogue with countries of origin and transit and explore options for providing assistance for countries of origin and transit.
(c) Promote schemes for safer, easier, less expensive channels for the efficient transfer of migrants’ remittances, encourage active contacts with expatriate communities to maintain their
participation in the development process in their country of origin,
….
(e) Promote legal migration opportunities and integration of migrants;
(f) Enhance cooperation to fight illegal migration. This cooperation should involve all aspects of
illegal migration, such as the negotiation of different kinds of readmission agreements, the fight
against human trafficking and related networks as well as other forms of illegal migration, and
capacity building in border management and migration.
(g) The Euromed Partners welcome the convening of a Euro-African Conference on Migration.
COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
Brussels, 10.6.2009
COM (2009) 262 final
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL
An area of freedom, security and justice serving the citizen
The foundations have been laid for a common policy on immigration. In particular,
there are rules that make legal immigration fairer and easier to understand, a
common agenda has been agreed for facilitating integration into European societies,
and stronger action is being taken against illegal immigration and human trafficking.
Partnerships have also been established with non-Union countries so that questions associated with migration can be managed in a concerted fashion. page 2-3
In 2006 there were 18.5 million non-EU nationals registered in the Union, which is
about 3.8% of the total population. Migratory pressures can be expected to grow
further. This is due to population growth and poverty in many of the countries of
origin, and to the ageing of the population of Europe: between 2008 and 2060 the
number of people of working age is expected to fall by 15%, or about 50 million. page 4.
According to estimates there are about eight million illegal immigrants living in the
Union, many of whom work in the informal economy. Tackling the factors that
attract clandestine immigration and ensuring that policies for combating illegal
immigration are effective are major tasks for the years to come. page 4.
The Political Priorities …
The main thrust of the new programme will be ‘building a citizen’s Europe’. All action
taken in future should be centred on the citizen, and should work towards the following main
priorities:
………………………………..
4. Promoting a more integrated society for the citizen — a Europe of solidarity: A
major priority in the next few years will be consolidating and putting into practice a
policy on immigration and asylum that guarantees solidarity between Member States
and partnership with non-Union countries. The policy should offer legal immigrants
a clear and uniform status. A closer match should be developed between immigration
and the needs of the European labour market, along with targeted integration and
education policies. The practical use of the tools available to combat illegal
immigration should be improved. For the management of these policies it is crucial
that there be consistency with the Union’s external policy. The Union should confirm
its humanitarian tradition by offering its protection generously to those who need it.
The tools …………………………………..
5. Promoting a more integrated society: a Europe that displays responsibility and
solidarity in immigration and asylum matters
Effective management of migratory flows is one of the greatest challenges facing the
European Union in coming years, especially in the context of an ageing population.
Immigration plays an important role in the growth of the EU population and will make a
crucial contribution to the EU's economic performance in the longer term.
The formulation of a common immigration and asylum policy will be a top priority in years to
come, as the Commission proposed in its communication of June 2008. Solidarity must
remain at the centre of the common policy and the EU should provide more support to the
Member States most exposed to migratory pressure. Implementation of the principles and
objectives of the Pact on Immigration and Asylum will provide the basis for EU action in
coming years and will regularly appear on the agenda of the European Council.
Financing for the management of migration must be given particular attention: the structure
and the scales of contribution of current internal instruments need to be assessed to see
whether they still reflect the needs of the Member States and the new migratory flows.
5.1. A dynamic immigration policy
Immigration policy must be part of a long-term vision that emphasises respect for
fundamental rights and human dignity. This policy must also be designed to deal with
increased mobility in a globalising world through emphasis on social, economic and cultural
rights.
5.1.1. Consolidating a global approach
Migration issues should be an integral part of EU external policy. Concerted management of
migratory flows requires genuine cooperation with non-member countries. The
comprehensive approach is an innovative, coherent framework that should be developed. To
do this the EU and its Member States should:
– actively work to step up dialogue and partnership with countries, regions and
continents outside the Union that involves the countries of origin, destination
and transit at all stages. Africa and Eastern and South-Eastern Europe remain
priorities but this does not exclude dialogue and cooperation with Latin
America, the Caribbean and Asia;
– envisage the conclusion of new agreements covering the three dimensions of
the comprehensive approach: controlling illegal migration (including
readmission and support for voluntary return and reintegration), promotion of
mobility and legal immigration, and support for development on the lines of
the partnerships for mobility;
– establish an effective, solidarity-based system to prevent illegal migration,
manage legal migration and assist migrants in need of protection and asylum,
something which is particularly needed in the Mediterranean;
– make consistent use of all instruments of migration policy, including
migration profiles, circular migration programmes and cooperation platforms
and strengthen the role of partnerships for mobility;
– control illegal immigration and trafficking in human beings more
effectively by developing information on migration routes, promoting
cooperation on surveillance and border controls, and facilitating readmission
by promoting support measures for return;
– formulate additional initiatives on migration and development: facilitate
transfers of remittances and take into account the drop in transfers as a result of
the financial crisis, involve migrant communities in the development of their
country or region of origin, and allay the brain drain;
– mobilise the Union's various cooperation instruments to increase the capacity
of the central, regional and local authorities of non-member countries to
manage migration issues, including improving their capacity to offer adequate
protection.
The EU must also bear in mind the links between immigration policy and other policies, such
as social, economic and trade policies.
5.1.2. A concerted policy in keeping with labour-market requirements
Economic migration should be better matched to the needs of the Member States' labour
markets. This will help to take more account of the skills of immigrants and facilitate their
integration. The Union needs a common framework in the form of a flexible admission
system that will enable it to adapt to increased mobility and the needs of national labour
markets. This common framework will be fully consistent with the Member States' powers to
determine the numbers of non-EU nationals admitted for employment purposes. In this
context particular attention needs to be paid to two issues: the extent of immigrants' intra-
European mobility and the consequences for the validity of their residence permits if they lose
their jobs.
The establishment of a monitoring function to analyse and understand migration issues could
be considered6. Such a tool would make it possible to systematically disseminate and draw on
available studies and sources and make available comparable data on migration Coordination
between the monitoring mechanism and existing networks working on migration issues must
be assured.
In addition, it is essential to match immigrants' skills to the needs of the Member States'
labour markets. This is why immigration should be organised on the basis of overall
assessment of the skills Europe will need up to 2020, taking into account the economic
situation.
Just identifying needs is not enough. Supply and demand have to match. To do this, we should
consider setting up a European platform for dialogue. With this platform we could identify
how to manage the migration of labour better and what adjustments to legal and institutional
frameworks are needed. It would bring together employers, unions and employment agencies
of the Member States, recruitment agencies and other stakeholders. Mutual recognition of
qualifications and skills by the EU and non-member countries will also be important for this.
5.1.3. A proactive policy based on a European status for legal immigrants
To maximise the positive effects of legal immigration for the benefit of all - the countries of
origin and destination, host societies and immigrants - a clear, transparent and equitable
approach that respects human beings is required. To do this an Immigration Code should be
adopted to ensure a uniform level of rights for legal immigrants comparable with that of
Community citizens. This consolidation of existing legislation will include, where necessary,
amendments needed to simplify or extend the existing provisions and improve their
implementation.
Family reunification is one of the main reasons for immigration and accounts for a large
proportion of legal immigration. The EU should adopt common rules to manage effectively
the influx of migrants entering for family reunification. Since there has been little
harmonisation of national legislation, a revision of the Directive might be proposed after wide
consultations.
The potential cultural as well as economic enrichment offered by immigration can be
unleashed only by improving integration in the host country. Such an improvement will call
not only for greater efforts by the national, regional and local authorities but also a greater
commitment by the host community and the immigrants themselves. A joint coordination
mechanism that would support the efforts of Member States using a common reference
framework could be developed along the following lines:
– identification of joint practices and European modules to facilitate the
integration process, in particular the integration of newcomers, including
essential elements such as introductory courses and language classes, a strong
commitment by the host community and the active participation of immigrants
in all aspects of collective life;
– development of common indicators for evaluating integration policies;
– breaking down the boundaries with other policies such as education, training,
culture, employment, youth and multilingualism. The crucial role played by
schools, especially those offering educational models that espouse European
values should be highlighted;
– improved consultation with and involvement of civil society, making use of the
European Integration Forum and web portal. pages 24-26
plan between euro union and morocco …
excerpt from blog -- http://euro-med.dk/?p=3218
describing chapters of document:
18. 2.3.4 Movement of persons, particularly workers, and coordination of social security. Full implementation of commitments under Articles 64-67 of the Association Agreement
19. Ensure full application of the clause on equal treatment irrespective of nationality as regards
working conditions, remuneration and dismissal.
20. Ensure full application of the clause on non-discrimination in the area of social security for workers and members of their families.
21. Ensuring the effective management of migration flows. Improve cooperation with regard to the readmission of Moroccan nationals, stateless persons and nationals of third countries.
23. Allow Morocco to benefit from the possibilities offered by the EU programmes on migration.
24. Improve cultural cooperation
25.Strengthen intercultural dialogue, in particular by promoting language teaching and
disseminating Moroccan culture in the EU.
26. Foster the creation of Morocco-EU cultural areas.
27. Step up and facilitate the development of civil society networks.
o.k. now we make a startling realization.
we link 2 & 2 together.
these plans are the same as the “cross-culturalization” plans discussed and recommended in, …. , guess fucking what, the u.s.—muslim engagement group pamphlet, “changing course -- towards a new course in u.s.—islamic relations,” or whatever the
title is.
nailed the fucking euro lefties.
Nail the fucking american lefties. Read changing course, about 80 pages of bullshit. hook up w/ euro stuff.
Then, to conclusion. but, get pitch in for ‘’’
the euro-med
association agreements:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union_Association_Agreement
the following is a web-shot of the following link:
http://www.euromed10.org/documents.asp?lang=ing
Reference documents
The Euro Mediterranean Partnership
All you want to know about the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership. This section presents a list of the most important documents and agreements between the European Union and the South Mediterranean Partners (Algeria, Chyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia and Turkey). The Cultural cooperation is highlighted in this section.
· The main links to the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership
· Official site of the Euromed Audiovisual Programme
· The European Union and the Mediterranean
· Euro-Mediterranean Conferences
· The Euro-Mediterranean foundation "Anna Lindh"
· Report of the High-Level Advisory Group
The High-Level Advisory Group, created upon the initiative of the President of the Commission Prodi, started its works in January 2003. The group proposed three main guidelines: how to make education a central vector for learning about others and respecting diversity; how to promote mobility; how the media can act as a key tool for promoting equality and mutual knowledge.
· Final Declaration of the Barcelona Conference
The Conference met on 27 and 28 November 1995. The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the 15 member States of the European Union and those of 12 third Mediterranean countries (Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Palestinian Authority) in this Conference. They adopted a final Declaration which consists of three chapters: political partnership, economical partnership, social, cultural and human partnership.
· The European Neighbourhood Strategy - May 2004
The policy of the European Union to enhance the relations with the new neighbours, including South Mediterranean Countries from 2007
· The European Neighbourhood Instrument
Sets out the principles, geographical scope, methodology for implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy and issues related to regional cooperation.
· Strategic papers and country reports
All the Commission documents concerning the European Neighbourhood Strategy
· Communication on Wider Europe - March 2003
The European Neighbourhood policy as was first outlined by the Commission in its Communication on Wider Europe of March 2003
· Euro-Mediterranean Civil Forums Final declarations
Non-institutional initiative for coordination and debate among the civil society organisations of the Mediterranean basin. Civil Forums have always been organised by the turning European presidency and nearby the Euro-Mediterranean Meetings of Foreign Affairs Ministers. They have provided EuroMed civil society an opportunity to meet and agree on recommendations to the EMP governments.
· Euro-Mediterranean Conference of Ministers for Foreign Affairs – Formal Conclusions
Organised once or twice a year, the objective of the conferences are to orient the policy of the European Union towards the South Mediterranean Countries. From the first conference in Barcelona there have been five Euro-Mediterranean Conferences of Ministers for Foreign Affairs: Malta in April 1997 ; Stuttgart in April 1999 ; Marseilles in November 2000 ; Valence in April 2002 ; Naples in December 2003; Luxembourg, 30-31 May 2005; Barcelona, 27-28 November 2005. To these conferences we have to add three ad hoc meetings : Palermo in June 1998 ; Crete in June 2003 ; Dublin in May 2004; The Hague, 29 - 30 November 2004.
· Conclusions of the Malta Conference of Ministers for Foreign Affairs – April 1997
The Conference proposes the implementation of regional projects in the audio-visual sector. “Cultural aspects should be taken into account in other actions within the framework of the partnership”
· Conclusions of the ad hoc meeting in Palermo – June 1998
The conclusions welcomed the decision by the Commission to relaunch decentralised co-operation programmes.
· Conclusions of the Stuttgart Conference of Ministers for Foreign Affairs – April 1999
In 1998 the first regional Programme Euromed Audiovisual has been launched. In the Stuttgart Conference the Ministers proposed “the involvement of a wide circle of actors outside central government”. Ministers strongly called for a new impetus to be given to decentralised cooperation (cooperation between civil societies instead of cooperation between States).
· Conclusions of the Marseilles Conference of Ministers for Foreign Affairs – November 2000
The Ministers called for the launching of the second phase of the Euromed Audiovisual Programme.
· Conclusions of the Valencia Conference of Ministers for Foreign Affairs – April 2002
We are few months after the 11/09 attacks. The Conference agreed to the principle of creating a Euro-Mediterranean Foundation to promote a dialogue of cultures and civilisations. The idea of enlargement of the MEDIA PLUS and Culture 2000 Programmes to the South Mediterranean Countries is launched.
· Conclusions of the Crete ad hoc Conference of Ministers for Foreign Affairs – June 2003
Ministers agreed on the goals, objectives, activities and establishment of the Euro-Mediterranean Foundation.
· Conclusions of the Naples Conference of Ministers for Foreign Affairs – December 2003
“Need for enhanced endeavour in the audio-visual field” for a better visibility of the partnership. Greater political co-operation between the European Union and the south Mediterranean Countries.
· Conclusions of the Dublin mid-term meeting of Ministers for Foreign Affairs – May 2004
Special emphasis should be placed on the legislative framework for a better circulation of audio-visual products in the region.
· FOR THE EURO-MEDITERRANEAN MEETING OF MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (THE HAGUE, 29-30 NOVEMBER)
The successful launching of the Anna Lindh Foundation for the Dialogue between Cultures planned for 2005 will be an important benchmark for the future in terms of political perceptions and visibility of the Foundation, which will be located in the Alexandria Library in tandem with the Swedish Institute in Alexandria. To this end Ministers agreed to facilitate and promote all activities of the Foundation, to support the participation of their civil societies in the work of the Foundation and to confirm their political commitment by substantial financial contributions by all partners. Its location in a Mediterranean partner country has important symbolic value and the involvement of civil society in this initiative on a subject at the heart of the political relationship is to be welcomed. Ministers welcomed the formal adoption of the Statute of the Foundation and the first constituent meeting of the representatives of the national networks held in Brussels preparing for the official launching of the Foundation in 2005.
· Conclusions of the 7th conference of the Foreign Affairs Ministers, Luxembourg, 30 - 31 Mai 2005
The priority is the visibiliy of the Partnership and the anniverary of the Barcelona process. Furthermore, the opportunities offered by the common cultural, historical and environmental heritage should be adequately utilised for promoting and strengthening exchanges in all the interrelated sectors. In this context, Ministers recognised the role of the Anna Lindh Foundation in the field of culture. Also, the importance of the Euromed Audiovisual, Heritage and Youth Programmes is a clear signal of the relevance of pursuing dialogue among partners in this field.
· Conclusions of the conference "10th anniversary of the Barcelona process", 27 - 28 November 2005
The accent is put on education and reinforcement of the Anna Lindh Foundation.
· Euro-Med ECOFIN Ministerial Meeting, (Rabat-Skhirat) 19-20/06/05
Ministers agreed that, in accelerating economic reforms, particular attention should be paid to four inter-related priority areas:
1. Improving the business climate to enable firms to invest, create jobs and expand
2. Further liberalizing trade and opening the economy to increase competitiveness, efficiency and productivity
3. Upgrading public institutions and governance systems
4. Consolidating macroeconomic stability
· Euro-Med ECOFIN Ministerial Meeting, (Tunis) 25-26/06/06
Recognizing that high unemployment remains the main development challenge in the Mediterranean region and that growth and jobs are common challenges of both the EU and the Mediterranean partner countries, Ministers underlined that the strategies to reform are common across the region and focus on raising competitiveness, improving the investment climate to attract foreign investment as well as greater trade openness.
· Association Agreements between the European Union and the Mediterranean Partners
The bilateral track of The Barcelona Process foresees a bilateral section governed by a series of bilateral Association Agreements. There are certain common aspects to all of them: political dialogue, respect for human rights and democracy, establishment of WTO-compatible free trade over a transitional period of up to 12 years, provisions relating to intellectual property, services, public procurement, competition rules, state aids and monopolies, economic cooperation, cooperation relating to social affairs and migration and cultural cooperation. To come into into force, the Agreements must be ratified by the European Parliament, the Parliaments of the EU member states and the partner country. This procedure is long. The Agreements foresees reduction of the custom rights for industrial and agricultural products.
· Association Agreement with Algeria
Signed on 22.04.02. Validated on September 2005. In the cultural field priority to: literary translation, restoration of monuments, training, exchanges, organisation of cultural events, cooperation in the audiovisual field, particularly training and co-production, distribution of literary, technical and scientific journals and publications (Article 77).
· Association Agreement with Egypt
The agreement with Egypt were signed on 25.06.01 and is in force since 1.06.04. This cooperation shall promote in particular:
- conservation and restoration of historic and cultural heritage (such as monuments, sites, artefacts, rare books and manuscripts);
- exchange of art exhibitions, troupes of performing arts, artists, men of letters, intellectuals and cultural events;
- translations;
- training of persons working in the cultural field.
Promote cultural cooperation of a commercial nature, production, investment and marketing, training and exchange of information. Cooperation in the field of audiovisual media shall seek to encourage cooperation in such areas as co-production and training. The Union shall seek ways to encourage Egyptian participation in Community initiatives in this sector. See article 71.
· Association Agreement with Israel
Signed on 20.11.95. In force since 1.06.00. The European Union and Israel agreed to promote cooperation especially in the audiovisual sector. The Europan Union shall seek ways of associating Israel with Community initiatives in this sector, thus enabling cooperation in such areas as co-production, training, development and distribution. The priority areas for cooperation are translation, exchange of works of art and artists, conservation and restoration of historic and cultural monuments and sites, training of persons working in the cultural field, organisation of European-oriented cultural events. Articles 58 and 60.
· Association Agreement with Jordan
Signed on 24.11.97 and in force since 01.05.02, the Association Agreement with Jordan does not provide a list of priorities but a general commitment “to establish firm foundations for a continuing cultural dialogue and to promote long-term cultural cooperation in any appropriate field of activity”.
· Association Agreement with Lebanon
Signed on 17.06.02. In process of ratification. The cultural cooperation shall promote in particular:
(a) conservation and restoration of historic and cultural heritage (monuments, sites, artefacts, rare books and manuscripts, etc.);
(b) exchange of art exhibitions and artists,
(c) training of persons working in the cultural field. Priority to co-productions and training. The Union shall seek ways to encourage Lebanese participation in Community initiatives in this sector. Emphasis is put on cultural cooperation of a commercial nature, particularly through joint projects (production, investment and marketing), training and exchange of information. See Article 67.
· Association Agreement with Morocco
In force in 2000, the Association Agreement does not provide a list of priorities. The Union agrees that cultural cooperation programmes already under way in the Community or in one or more of its Member States may be extended to Morocco.
· Association Agreement with Palestine
Signed on 24.02.97 and in force since 1.07.97 the Association Agreement between Palestine and the European Union shall promote cooperation in the audio-visual sector. The Union shall seek ways of associating the Palestinian Authority with Community initiatives in this sector, thus enabling cooperation in areas such as co-production, training, development and distribution. See Article 56.
· Association Agreement with Syria
On 19 October 2004 the European Commission and Syria formally marked the end of negotiations for an EU-Syria Association Agreement by initialling the text. The agreement also comprises a chapter on co-operation in social and cultural matters. The final text will be published soon.
· Association Agreement with Tunisia
Signed on 17.07.95, entry into force 1.03.98, the Association Agreement with Tunisia puts emphasis, in the cultural sector on implementing and financing exchange and leisure programmes for mixed groups of Tunisian and European young people residing in the Member States, with a view to promoting mutual knowledge of their respective cultures and fostering tolerance. The Agreement also put emphasis on written and audio-visual means of expression and communication, and on the protection of heritage and the dissemination of culture. To be underlined that the European Union and Tunisia agreed that cultural cooperation programmes already under way in the Community or in one or more of its Member States may be extended to Tunisia. See article 71 and 74.
· Association Agreement with Turkey
Signed on 6.03.95, in force since 31.12.95, there are no references to cultural cooperation.
captain john
http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/
i have found a fucking association agreement text, a pdf document of the eu association agreement w/ egypt:
http://ec.europa.eu/external_relations/egypt/aa/06_aaa_en.pdf laughing. i have the cocksuckers.
now, the seam that cracks the nut, i think, will be the acquis comm. (accumulated law of the euro union, an paragraphs 1-4, the “four freedoms”
and, start listing here the wikipedia articles on it.
excerpt from eu & egypt association agreement, article 41, modalities
ARTICLE 41
Methods and Modalities
Economic cooperation shall be implemented in particular by:
(a) a regular economic dialogue between the Parties, which covers all areas of macro-economic
policy;
(b) regular exchange of information and ideas in every sector of cooperation including meetings
of officials and experts;
(c) transfer of advice, expertise and training; [e.g., technology and technological training, jjjay.]
(d) implementation of joint actions such as seminars and workshops;
(e) technical, administrative and regulatory assistance.
ARTICLE 42
Education and Training
The Parties shall cooperate with the objective of identifying and employing the most effective
means to improve significantly education and vocational training, in particular with regard to public
and private enterprises, trade-related services, public administrations and authorities, technical
agencies, standardisation and certification bodies and other relevant organisations. In this context,
the access of women to higher education and training will receive special attention.
ARTICLE 44
Environment
1. Cooperation shall aim at preventing deterioration of the environment, controlling pollution and
ensuring the rational use of natural resources, with a view to ensuring sustainable development.
2. Cooperation shall focus, in particular, on:
– desertification;
– quality of Mediterranean water and the control and prevention of marine pollution;
– water resource management;
– energy management;
– waste management;
– salinisation;
– environmental management of sensitive coastal areas;
– the impact of industrial development and the safety of industrial plant in particular;
– the impact of agriculture on soil and water quality;
– environmental education and awareness.
ARTICLE 51
Transport
Cooperation shall be aimed at:
– the restructuring and modernisation of road, port and airport infrastructures linked to the main
trans-European lines of communication of common interest;
– the establishment and enforcement of operating standards comparable to those prevailing in
the Community;
– the upgrading of technical equipment for road/rail transport, container traffic and
transhipment;
– the improvement of management of airports, railways and air traffic control, including
cooperation between the relevant national bodies;
– the improvement of navigation aids.
ARTICLE 52
Information society and telecommunications
The Parties recognise that information and communication technologies constitute a key element of
modern society, vital to economic and social development and a cornerstone of the emerging
information society.
The cooperation activities between the Parties in this field shall aim at :
– a dialogue on issues related to the different aspects of the information society, including
telecommunications policies;
– the exchanges of information and eventual technical assistance with regulatory matters,
standardisation, conformity testing and certification in relation to information technologies
and telecommunications;
– the diffusion of new information and communications technologies and the refinement of new
applications in these fields;
– the implementation of joint projects for research, technical development or industrial
applications in information technologies, communications, telematics and information
society;
CE/EG/en 40
– the participation of Egyptian organisations in pilot projects and European programmes within
the established frameworks;
– interconnection between networks and the interoperability of telematic services in the
Community and Egypt.
TITLE VI
CHAPTER 1
DIALOGUE AND COOPERATION ON SOCIAL MATTERS
ARTICLE 62
The Parties reaffirm the importance they attach to the fair treatment of their workers legally residing
and employed in the territory of the other Party. The Member States and Egypt, at the request of
any of them, agree to initiate talks on reciprocal bilateral agreements related to the working
conditions and social security rights of Egyptian and Member State workers legally resident and
employed in their respective territory.
CE/EG/en 47
ARTICLE 63
1. The Parties shall conduct regular dialogue on social matters which are of interest to them.
2. This dialogue shall be used to find ways to achieve progress in the field of movement of
workers and equal treatment and social integration of Egyptian and Community nationals legally
residing in the territories of their host countries.
3. The dialogue shall notably cover all issues related to:
(a) migrant communities' living and working conditions;
(b) migration;
(c) illegal migration;
(d) actions to encourage equal treatment between Egyptian and Community nationals, mutual
knowledge of cultures and civilizations, the furthering of tolerance and the removal of
discrimination.
ARTICLE 64
Dialogue on social matters shall be conducted in accordance with the same procedures as those
provided for in Title I of this Agreement.
CE/EG/en 48
ARTICLE 65
With a view to consolidating cooperation between the Parties in the social field, projects and
programmes shall be carried out in any area of interest to them.
Priority will be given to:
(a) reducing migratory pressures, notably by improving living conditions, creating jobs, and
income generating activities and developing training in areas from which emigrants come;
(b) promoting the role of women in economic and social development;
(c) bolstering and developing Egyptian family planning and mother and child protection
programmes;
(d) improving the social protection system;
(e) improving the health care system;
(f) improving living conditions in poor areas;
(g) implementing and financing exchange and leisure programmes for mixed groups of Egyptian
and European young people residing in the Member States, with a view to promoting mutual
knowledge of their respective cultures and fostering tolerance.
CHAPTER 3
CO-OPERATION IN CULTURAL MATTERS, AUDIO-VISUAL MEDIA
AND INFORMATION
ARTICLE 71
1. The Parties agree to promote cultural cooperation in fields of mutual interest and in a spirit of
respect for each other's cultures. They shall establish a sustainable cultural dialogue. This
cooperation shall promote in particular:
– conservation and restoration of historic and cultural heritage (such as monuments, sites,
artefacts, rare books and manuscripts);
– exchange of art exhibitions, troupes of performing arts, artists, men of letters, intellectuals and
cultural events;
– translations;
– training of persons working in the cultural field.
2. Cooperation in the field of audiovisual media shall seek to encourage cooperation in such areas as co-production and training. The Parties shall seek ways to encourage Egyptian participation in
Community initiatives in this sector.
3. The Parties agree that existing cultural programmes of the Community and of one or more of the
Member States and further activities of interest to both sides can be extended to Egypt.
4. The Parties shall, in addition, work to promote cultural cooperation of a commercial nature,
particularly through joint projects (production, investment and marketing), training and exchange of
information.
5. The Parties shall, in identifying cooperation projects, programmes and joint activities, give
special attention to young people, self-expression, heritage conservation issues, the dissemination of
culture, and communication skills using written and audiovisual media.
6. Cooperation shall be implemented in particular through:
– a regular dialogue between the Parties;
– regular exchange of information and ideas in every sector of cooperation including meetings
of officials and experts;
– transfer of advice, expertise and training;
– implementation of joint actions such as seminars and workshops;
– technical, administrative and regulatory assistance;
– dissemination of information on cooperation initiatives.
INSTITUTIONAL, GENERAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 74
An Association Council is hereby established which shall meet at ministerial level once a year and
when circumstances require, at the initiative of its President and in accordance with the conditions
laid down in its rules of procedure.
It shall examine any major issues arising within the framework of this Agreement and any other
bilateral or international issues of mutual interest.
CE/EG/en 55
ARTICLE 75
1. The Association Council shall consist of the members of the Council of the European Union and
of the Commission of the European Communities, on the one hand, and members of the
Government of Egypt, on the other.
2. Members of the Association Council may arrange to be represented in accordance with the
provisions laid down in its rules of procedure.
3. The Association Council shall establish its rules of procedure.
4. The Association Council shall be presided in turn by a member of the Council of the European
Union and a member of the Government of Egypt, in accordance with the provisions laid down in
its rules of procedure.
ARTICLE 76
The Association Council shall, for the purpose of attaining the objectives of the Agreement, have
the power to take decisions in the cases provided for therein.
The decisions taken shall be binding on the Parties, which shall take the measures necessary to
implement them. The Association Council may also make appropriate recommendations.
The Association Council shall draw up its decisions and recommendations by agreement between the two Parties.
[the sleeper. seems innocuous, but read it & think.]
ARTICLE 84
In the fields covered by this Agreement and without prejudice to any special provisions contained therein:
– the arrangements applied by Egypt in respect of the Community shall not give rise to any
discrimination between the Member States, their nationals or their companies or firms;
– the arrangements applied by the Community in respect of Egypt shall not give rise to
discrimination between Egyptian nationals or its companies or firms.
[lord, what evil lurks here. beware the “incorporation” paragraph]
ARTICLE 87
Protocols 1 to 5 and Annexes I to VI shall form an integral part of this Agreement.
[and, where the basic document has been fiddled w/ for this specific agreement. quite lengthy, but it makes sense. all of these documents will be pretty much the same, so instead of having to read and compare each one provision by provision, ou just come to this section, and see if it is different in any respect.
check to see if articles 64-67 are modified in any respect.]
FINAL ACT
AF/CE/EG/en 2
The Plenipotentiaries of:
THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM,
THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK,
THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY,
THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC,
THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN,
THE FRENCH REPUBLIC,
IRELAND,
THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC,
THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG,
THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS,
THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA,
THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC,
THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND,
THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN,
THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND,
AF/CE/EG/en 3
Contracting Parties to the Treaty establishing the EUROPEAN COMMUNITY and the Treaty
establishing the EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY, hereinafter referred to as the
"Member States", and
of the THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY and the THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL
COMMUNITY, hereinafter referred to as "the Community",
of the one part, and
the Plenipotentiaries of the ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT, hereinafter referred to as "Egypt",
of the other part,
meeting at Luxembourg on 25 June 2001 for the signature of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement
establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, of the other part, hereinafter referred to as
"Euro-Mediterranean Agreement", have adopted the following texts:
the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement, the Annexes thereto and the following Protocols:
AF/CE/EG/en 4
Protocol 1 concerning the arrangements applicable to imports into the Community of
agricultural products originating in Egypt
Protocol 2 concerning the arrangements applicable to imports into Egypt of agricultural
products originating in the Community
Protocol 3 concerning the arrangements applicable to processed agricultural products
Protocol 4 concerning the definition of the concept of "originating products" and
methods of administrative cooperation
Protocol 5 on mutual assistance between administrative authorities in customs matters.
The plenipotentiaries of the Member States and of the Community and the plenipotentiary of Egypt
have adopted the texts of the Joint Declarations listed below and annexed to this Final Act:
Joint Declaration on Article 3(2) of the Agreement
Joint Declaration on Article 14 of the Agreement
Joint Declaration on Article 18 of the Agreement
Joint Declaration on Article 34 of the Agreement
AF/CE/EG/en 5
Joint Declaration on Article 37 of, and Annex VI to, the Agreement
Joint Declaration on Article 39 of the Agreement
Joint Declaration on Title VI, Chapter 1, of the Agreement
Joint Declaration on the protection of data.
The plenipotentiaries of the Member States and the plenipotentiary of Egypt take note of the
following Unilateral Declarations by the European Community:
Declaration by the European Community on Article 11 of the Agreement
Declaration by the European Community on Article 19 of the Agreement
Declaration by the European Community on Article 21 of the Agreement
Declaration by the European Community on Article 34 of the Agreement.
The plenipotentiaries of the Member States and of the Community and the plenipotentiary of Egypt
have also taken note of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters mentioned below and
attached to this Final Act:
Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the Community and Egypt concerning
imports into the Community of fresh cut flowers and flower buds falling within subheading 0603 10
of the Common Customs Tariff.
AF/DC/CE/EG/en 1
JOINT DECLARATIONS
JOINT DECLARATION ON ARTICLE 3(2)
It is understood that the political dialogue and cooperation will also cover issues relating to the fight
against terrorism.
JOINT DECLARATION ON ARTICLE 14
Both Parties agree to negotiate with a view to granting each other concessions in the trade of fish
and fishery products on the basis of reciprocity and mutual interest, with the objective of reaching
agreement on the details no later than one year after the signature of this Agreement.
JOINT DECLARATION ON ARTICLE 18
In case of serious difficulties arising in relation to the level of imports under the agreement the
provisions providing for consultation between the Parties may be used, urgently where necessary.
AF/DC/CE/EG/en 2
JOINT DECLARATION ON ARTICLE 34
The Parties recognise that Egypt is currently in the process of drafting its own competition law.
This will provide the necessary conditions for agreeing on the implementation rules referred to in
Article 34(2). While drafting its law, Egypt will take into account the competition rules developed
within the European Union.
Until the implementation rules referred to in Article 34(2) are adopted, if serious problems arise, the
Parties may raise the matter for consideration in the Association Council.
JOINT DECLARATION ON ARTICLE 37 AND ANNEX VI
For the purpose of this Agreement, intellectual property includes, in particular, copyright, including
copyright in computer programmes, and neighbouring rights, patents, industrial designs,
geographical indications, including appellations of origin, trademarks and service marks,
topographies of integrated circuits, as well as the protection against unfair competition as referred to
in Article 10 bis of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property
(Stockholm Act, 1967) and protection of undisclosed information on "know-how".
AF/DC/CE/EG/en 3
JOINT DECLARATION ON ARTICLE 39
The Parties agree that, in the event of a serious disequilibrium in their overall balance of trade,
which threatens trade relations, either Party may call for consultations within the Association
Committee in order to promote, in line with Article 39, balanced economic relations and to consider
ways to sustainably improve the situation with a view to reduce the imbalances.
JOINT DECLARATION ON TITLE VI CHAPTER 1
The Parties agree to endeavour to facilitate the issuing of visas to bona fide persons active in the
implementation of this Agreement, including inter-alia business persons, investors, academics,
trainees, government officials; first degree family members of persons legally resident in the
territory of the other party shall also be considered.
JOINT DECLARATION ON THE PROTECTION OF DATA
The Parties agree that the protection of data will be guaranteed in all areas where the exchange of
personal data is envisaged.
AF/D/CE/EG/en 1
DECLARATIONS BY THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
DECLARATION BY THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY ON ARTICLE 11
When consultations are requested as provided for in the last paragraph of Article 11, the
Community will be ready to hold consultations within 30 days of the exceptional measures being
notified to the Association Committee by Egypt.
The purpose of such consultations will be to ensure that the measures concerned are in accordance
with the provisions of Article 11, and the Community will not oppose the adoption of the measures
if these conditions are met.
DECLARATION BY THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY ON ARTICLE 19
The special provisions applied by the Community to the Canary Islands, referred to in Article 19
paragraph 2 are those provided for by Council Regulation (EEC) N° 1911/91 of 26 June 1991.
AF/D/CE/EG/en 2
DECLARATION BY THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY ON ARTICLE 21
The Community is prepared to hold meetings at official level, at Egypt's request, to provide
information on any modifications which may have been introduced in its trade relations with third
countries.
DECLARATION BY THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY ON ARTICLE 34
The Community declares that, until the adoption by the Association Council of the implementing
rules on fair competition referred to in Article 34 paragraph 2, in the context of the interpretation of
Article 34 paragraph 1, it will assess any practice contrary to that Article on the basis of the criteria
resulting from the rules contained in Articles 81, 82 and 87 of the Treaty establishing the European
Community, and, for products covered by the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel
Community, by those contained in Articles 65 and 66 of that Treaty and the Community rules on
State aids, including secondary legislation.
The Community declares that, as regards the agricultural products referred to in Title II Chapter 3,
the Community will assess any practice contrary to paragraph 1(i) of Article 34 according to the
criteria established by the Community on the basis of Articles 36 and 37 of the Treaty establishing
the European Community and in particular those established in Council Regulation No. 26/62 as
amended, and any practice contrary to paragraph 1(iii) of Article 34 according to the criteria
established by the European Community on the basis of Articles 36 and 87 of the Treaty
establishing the European Community.
AF/EL/CE/EG/en 1
AGREEMENT
IN THE FORM OF AN EXCHANGE OF LETTERS
BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND EGYPT
CONCERNING IMPORTS INTO THE COMMUNITY OF
FRESH CUT FLOWERS AND FLOWERS AND FLOWER BUDS
FALLING WITHIN SUBHEADING 0603 10 OF THE
COMMON CUSTOMS TARIFF
AF/EL1/CE/EG/en 1
A. Letter from the Community
Sir,
The following was agreed between the Community and Egypt:
Protocol 1 of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement provides for the elimination of customs duties on
imports into the Community of cut flowers and flower buds, fresh, falling within
subheading 0603 10 of the Common Customs Tariff and originating in Egypt, subject to a limit
of 3 000 tonnes.
Egypt undertakes to abide by the conditions laid down below for imports into the Community of
roses and carnations which qualify for the elimination of this tariff:
– The price level of imports into the Community must be at least equal to 85% of the Community
price level for the same products over the same periods,
– The Egyptian price level shall be determined by recording the prices of the imported products,
on representative Community import markets,
AF/EL1/CE/EG/en 2
– The Community price level shall be based on the producer prices recorded on representative
markets of the main producer Member States,
– Price levels will be recorded on a fortnightly basis and weighted by the respective quantities.
This provision is valid for Community prices and for Egyptian prices,
– For both Community producer prices and the import prices of Egyptian products, a distinction
shall be made between large-flowered and small-flowered roses and between unifloral and
multifloral carnations,
– If the Egyptian price level for any one type of product is below 85% of the Community price
level, the tariff preference shall be suspended. The Community shall reinstate the tariff
preference when an Egyptian price level equal to 85% or more of the Community price level is
recorded.
I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in agreement with the contents of
this letter.
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.
For the European Community
AF/EL2/CE/EG/en 1
B. Letter from Egypt
Sir,
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date which reads as follows:
"The following was agreed between the Community and Egypt:
Protocol 1 of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement provides for the elimination of customs
duties on imports into the Community of cut flowers and flower buds, fresh, falling within
subheading 0603 10 of the Common Customs Tariff and originating in Egypt, subject to a
limit of 3 000 tonnes.
Egypt undertakes to abide by the conditions laid down below for imports into the Community
of roses and carnations which qualify for the elimination of this tariff:
– The price level of imports into the Community must be at least equal to 85% of the
Community price level for the same products over the same periods,
– The Egyptian price level shall be determined by recording the prices of the imported
products on representative Community import markets,
AF/EL2/CE/EG/en 2
– The Community price level shall be based on the producer prices recorded on
representative markets of the main producer Member states,
– Price levels will be recorded on a fortnightly basis and weighted by the respective
quantities. This provision is valid for Community prices and for Egyptian prices,
– For both Community producer prices and the import prices of Egyptian products, a
distinction shall be made between large-flowered and small-flowered roses and between
unifloral and multifloral carnations,
– If the Egyptian price level for any one type of product is below 85% of the Community
price level, the tariff preference shall be suspended. The Community shall reinstate the
tariff preference when an Egyptian price level equal to 85% or more of the Community
price level is recorded.
I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in agreement with the
contents of this letter."
I have the honour to confirm that my Government is in agreement with the contents of your letter.
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.
For the Government of
the Arab Republic of Egypt
CE/EG/L/en 1
LIST OF ANNEXES AND PROTOCOLS
Annex I: List of agricultural and processed agricultural products falling within
Chapters 25 to 97 of the Harmonised System referred to in Articles 7 and 12.
Annex II: Lists of industrial products originating in the Community to which are
applicable, on importation into Egypt, the schedules for tariff dismantling
referred to in Article 9(1).
Annex III: Lists of industrial products originating in the Community to which are
applicable, on importation into Egypt, the schedules for tariff dismantling
referred to in Article 9(2).
Annex IV: Lists of industrial products originating in the Community to which are
applicable, on importation into Egypt, the schedules for tariff dismantling
referred to in Article 9(3).
Annex V: List of industrial products originating in the Community referred to in
Article 9(4).
Annex VI: Intellectual property rights referred to in Article 37.
CE/EG/L/en 2
Protocol 1: Arrangements applicable to imports into the Community of agricultural
products originating in Egypt.
Protocol 2: Arrangements applicable to imports into Egypt of agricultural products
originating in the Community.
Protocol 3: Arrangements applicable to processed agricultural products.
Protocol 4: Definition of the concept of "originating products" and methods of
administrative cooperation.
Protocol 5: Mutual assistance between administrative authorities in customs matters.
very interesting.
at page 204
Annex II to Protocol 4
LIST OF WORKING OR PROCESSING REQUIRED TO BE
CARRIED OUT ON NON-ORIGINATING MATERIALS IN
ORDER THAT THE PRODUCT MANUFACTURED CAN
OBTAIN ORIGINATING STATUS
The products mentioned in the list may not all be covered by the Agreement. It is therefore
necessary to consult the other parts of the Agreement.
interesting. page 288 of 355. list of products. [page listing at document: CE/EG/P4/en 58]
ex Chapter 84 Nuclear reactors, boilers,
machinery and
mechanical appliances;
parts thereof; except for:
Manufacture in which:
-all the materials used are
classified within a heading
other than that of the
product;
-the value of all the
materials used does not
exceed 40% of the ex-works
price of the product
Manufacture in which the
value of all the materials
used does not exceed 30% of
the ex-works price of the
product
ex 8401 Nuclear fuel elements Manufacture in which all the
materials used are classified
within a heading other than
that of the product 1
Manufacture in which the
value of all the materials
used does not exceed 30% of
the ex-works price of the
product
8402 Steam or other vapour
generating boilers (other
than central heating hot
water boilers capable
also of producing low
pressure steam); super
heated water boilers
Manufacture in which:
-all the materials used are
classified within a heading
other than that of the
product;
-the value of all the
materials used does not
exceed 40% of the ex-works
price of the product
Manufacture in which the
value of all the materials
used does not exceed 25% of
the ex-works price of the
product
i have found a fucking association agreement text, a pdf document of the eu association agreement w/ egypt:
http://ec.europa.eu/external_relations/egypt/aa/06_aaa_en.pdf laughing. i have the cocksuckers.
now, the seam that cracks the nut, i think, will be the acquis comm. (accumulated law of the euro union, an paragraphs 1-4, the “four freedoms”
and, start listing here the wikipedia articles on it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acquis_communautaire
The term acquis communautaire, or (EU) acquis (French pronunciation: [aˈki]), is used in European Union law to refer to the total body of EU law accumulated thus far. The term is French: acquis means "that which has been acquired", and communautaire means "of the community".
a very good article, no text of chapters 1-4 –
http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1367182 -- max petrov --
free movements of persons --
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_movement_of_persons
closer -- lists chapters of the acquis communautaire --
http://wapedia.mobi/en/Acquis_communautaire#1. http://wapedia.mobi/en/Acquis_communautaire#1.
Direct article on the four freedoms –
http://wapedia.mobi/en/Four_Freedoms_(European_Union)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/shows/saudi/map2.html
http://www.worldcoal.org/coal/where-is-coal-found/
http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/
http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/who-has-the-oil.jpg
http://wintersoldier2008.typepad.com/summer_patriot_winter_sol/2009/11/odder-still-this-on-the-word-racism-.html
http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2009/12/the-euromed-disaster-floodgates-to-ruin.html “the euro-med disaster: floodgates to ruin”
http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2009/12/euromed-no-its-not-a-drug-but-it-might-kill-you.html . “euro-med: no, it’s not a drug, but it might kill you.”
http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/12/dooming_europe.html
http://www.jihadwatch.org/2009/12/in-europes-looming-demise-in.html the euro-med partnership: opening the floodgates to jihad in europe . robert spencer at jihadwatch .
i have written of this before.
http://wintersoldier2008.typepad.com/summer_patriot_winter_sol/2008/01/herding-cats-th.html .
a muslim compatible america -- changing course
pdf --
In “Changing Course: A New Direction for U.S. Relations with the Muslim World,” published by the U.S.—Muslim Engagement Project, Wash. D.C. & Cambridge, Ma., February 2009, the voice of the American left announces a strategy for revising American diplomacy to better accommodate the reality of 1.3 billion Muslims in the world. it may be read in pdf format at this link: http://www.usmuslimengagement.org/storage/usme/documents/Changing_Course_Second_Printing.pdf , and it is reported upon with readership comment at the inestimable blog, atlasshrugs2000 , http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com in the articles “blueprint for surrender to Islam: the U.S. Muslim engagement” and “wake up! wake up!” with comment by Pamela Geller, and links to very authoritative voices analyzing the paper, at the following links: http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2009/03/blueprint-for-us-surrender-to-islam-the-us-muslim-engagement.html and http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2009/03/wake-up-wake-up.html
who has the oil -- captain john’s map --
http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/who-has-the-oil.jpg
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draft interrupted --
[not part of the draft -- just notes to myself. jjjay][don’t forget the captains map -- show how you don’t think oil is the prime motivator.
and, iran and libya are interested in the euro’s. the euro’s will want to curb their excesses. And, what they want in technology, is more in keeping with what the russians can supply them. iran, syria, the others, probably not interested in falling under french/german sway again, more interested in being a regional force. besides, what can euro union offer them, that russia cannot.
big plum. saudi arabia. can france reach to them. i don’t think so. france/germany/euro, don’t have what the saudi’s want. not a matter of money. the euro union cannot offer them the military umbrella that the u.s. did.
i don’t think it is oil. doubt if the froggies or the krauts think that they can supplant the u.s., unless the u.s. djust drops away completely. of course, that may be the aim of euro lefties, to ace the u.s. lefties out of the picture.][ not part of the draft -- just notes to myself. jjjay]
draft continues –
six more words puts the notes section over 10,000 words. Laughing.
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