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Mr President, perhaps I might start by replying to the questions in general terms. I think we are all, when it comes down to it, glad that we now have these agreements, that one of them has already been approved by a referendum, and that we can embark on the process of ratification. As has already been said, that is very important, not only because it can be a model for other countries, but also because it will offer the Swiss people a chance to draw ever closer to the European Union.
Since the legal issue has been mentioned, it is that in particular that I would like to revisit.
The legal services of both the Commission and the Council have given their opinions on this. Even though Mr Kirkhope has already done so, I would like now, again, to confirm the position.
Article 300 of the Treaty establishing the European Community specifies four instances in which the conclusion of an international agreement requires assent on the part of the European Parliament. The first is where the agreement is an association agreement within the meaning of Article 310 of the Treaty establishing the European Community; the second, agreements establishing a specific institutional framework by organising cooperation procedures; the third, agreements having important budgetary implications for the Community, and the fourth, agreements entailing amendment of an act adopted under the procedure referred to in Articles 251 or 252 of the Treaty establishing the European Community.
In all other instances, Parliament can only give its opinion. The Commission’s legal service takes the view that this agreement cannot be seen as included among the instances enumerated above and that the mixed committees established by it have only limited powers, specifically in the field of dispute resolution.
Although I have of course taken note of what you say, I must uphold this as being the Commission’s opinion.
I would like to briefly respond to the issues addressed by Mr von Wogau and also referred to by Mr Schwab. We are, I think, fully aware of the problems and issues that they have mentioned, which have to do with cooperation between areas, and, in particular, between regions. Although such issues as agriculture and aircraft noise are predominantly bilateral in character, I am aware of the connection, and while unable to put forward any solution right now, I can assure you that we are aware of the problems, which we can perhaps again put on the agenda for occasional discussions with the Swiss.
I have, at the present moment, nothing further to add, and ask your House to continue with the relevant procedures."@en1
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