15950/05 1 DQPG EN COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION Brussels, 20 December 2005 15950/05 POLGEN 49 NOTE from : Presidency to : Delegations Subject : Austrian Presidency –  provisional agendas for Council meetings prepared by Coreper (Part 1) In accordance with Article 2, paragraph 6, 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 30 June 2006. ________________________

15950/05 2 DQPG EN Austrian Presidency Draft Work Programme for Council meetings prepared by COREPER (part 1) DATE COUNCIL JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL POLICY, HEALTH AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS 10.03.06 01-02.06.06 COMPETITIVENESS (INTERNAL MARKET, INDUSTRY AND RESEARCH) 13.03.06 29-30.05.06 poss. 29.06.06 TRANSPORT, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ENERGY 27-28.03.06 08-09.06.06 AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES p.m. 10.01.06 23.01.06 20-21.02.06 20-21.03.06 25.04.06 22-23.05.06 19-20.06.06 ENVIRONMENT 09.03.06 26-27.06.06 EDUCATION, YOUTH AND CULTURE 23.02.06 18-19.05.06

15950/05 3 DQPG EN Pages EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL POLICY, HEALTH AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.......................... 4 COMPETITIVENESS (INTERNAL MARKET, INDUSTRY AND RESEARCH)..................... 10 TRANSPORT, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ENERGY ....................................................... 15 AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES................................................................................................... 20 ENVIRONMENT .................................................................................................................................. 32 EDUCATION, YOUTH AND CULTURE......................................................................................... 34

15950/05 4 DQPG EN EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL POLICY, HEALTH AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS COUNCIL 10 MARCH 2006 EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL POLICY 1. Preparation of the Spring European Council a) Key Messages based on b) to g) Policy debate Adoption b) "The 2006 Annual Progress Report" c) Joint Employment Report d) Commission Communication concerning Demographic change –  endorsement of Social Protection Committee's opinion e) Joint Report on Social Protection and Social Inclusion Adoption f) Social Protection Committee's Opinion on Commission's proposals for a streamlined framework for the OMC for Social Protection and Social Inclusion Endorsement g) Report from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on equality between women and men, 2006 2. Preparation of the Tripartite Social Summit Exchange of views 3. Work Programme of the Employment Committee 2006 Information 4. Work Programme of the Social Protection Committee for 2006 Information 5. Amended proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/88/EC concerning certain aspects of the organisation of working time Interinstitutional File: 2004/0209 (COD) Political agreement

15950/05 5 DQPG EN 6. Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and the Council establishing a Community Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity –  PROGRESS Interinstitutional File: 2004/0158 (COD) (poss.) Political agreement 7. Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on improving the portability of supplementary pension rights Interinstitutional File: 2005/0214 (COD) Policy debate 8. Proposal for a Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons and their families moving within the Community (Miscellaneous amendments 2005) General approach 9. Commission communication on its "Roadmap" for Gender Equality Presentation/Exchange of views __________

15950/05 6 DQPG EN EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL POLICY, HEALTH AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS COUNCIL 1– 2 JUNE 2006 EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL POLICY 1. Employment package a) Proposal for a Council Decision on Guidelines for the Employment Policies of the Member States Adoption b) (poss.) Commission Recommendation for a Council Recommendation on the implementation of Member States' employment policies Political agreement 2. Proposal for a Directive amending and simplifying procedures in existing health and safety Directives General approach/Political agreement 3. Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on improving the portability of supplementary pension rights Interinstitutional File: 2005/0214 (COD) (poss.) General approach/Political agreement 4. Review of the EU Strategy for Sustainable Development Social Inclusion Policy debate 5. Proposal for a Regulation implementing Regulation (EC) No 883/04 on the co-ordination of social security schemes (poss.) Partial general approach/Progress report 6. Proposal for a Regulation amending (EC) No 883/04 on the co-ordination of social security systems and establishing Annex XI Progress report/General approach 7. Proposal for a Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons and their families moving within the Community (Miscellaneous amendments 2005) Political agreement 8. Social Protection Committee's Opinion on Commission communication on social services of general interest Endorsement

15950/05 7 DQPG EN 9. Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a European Institute for Gender Equality Interinstitutional File: 2005/0017 (COD) Political agreement 10. Beijing Platform for Action –  annual follow-up Council conclusions PUBLIC HEALTH 11. Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Programme of Community action in the field of Public Health and Consumer Protection (2007-2013) Interinstitutional File: 2005/0042 (COD) Progress report/Political agreement 12. Women's health Council conclusions 13. Prevention of Adult-onset Diabetes / Promotion of healthy diets and physical activity Council conclusions 14. (poss.) Commission communication on Injury prevention and safety promotion (Action for a Safer Europe) (poss.) Proposal for a Recommendation of the Council on Injury prevention and safety promotion Progress Report/Exchange of views 15. (poss.) Commission communication on Improving Patient Safety by prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections (poss.) Proposal for a Recommendation of the Council on Improving Patient Safety by prevention and control of health-associated infections Progress report/Exchange of views 16. Commission communication on the EU Alcohol strategy Exchange of views 17. Commission communication to the Council and the European Parliament on combating HIV/AIDS within the European Union and in the neighbouring countries, 2006-2009 Exchange of views 18. Review of the EU Strategy for Sustainable Development Policy debate

15950/05 8 DQPG EN PHARMACEUTICALS 19. Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on advanced therapy medicinal products and amending Directive 2001/83/EC and Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 Interinstitutional File: 2005/0227 (COD) Progress report/General approach 20. Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42 EEC and Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and the Council as regards the review of the medical device directives Progress report/General approach FOOD SAFETY 21. 4 Proposals for Regulations on food additives, flavours,enzymes   and for a horizontal regulation on procedural matters   Progress report 22. AOB (Health Part) a) Pandemic influenza Information from the Commission and the Presidency b) Mental Health Information from the Commission c) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Information from the Presidency and the Commission d) Health and Safety at Work Strategy (2007-2012) Information from the Commission e) Council Public Health Working Party on Senior level Progress reportfrom the Presidency f) Commission High Level Group on health services and medical care Information from the Commission g) E-Health Conference in Malaga Information h) Post G-10 Strategy Progress Report by the Commission

15950/05 9 DQPG EN i) Conference on Harmful Traditional Practices (HTP) Information from the Presidency j) Beijing Platform for Action –  Annual follow-up Information from the Presidency __________

15950/05 10 DQPG EN COMPETITIVENESS (INTERNAL MARKET, INDUSTRY AND RESEARCH) COUNCIL 13 MARCH 2006 1. The Lisbon process - Preparation of the Spring European Council: – Commission 2006 Annual Progress Report - Key issues paper /Competitiveness Council Input to the Spring Council – investing in European research: achievements and way forward (3% target –  open method of coordination) – Commission communication on State Aids  for Innovation –  follow up to the consultation concluded in November 2005 = Contribution of the Competitiveness Council to the Spring European Council INTERNAL MARKET, COMPETITION, CUSTOMS UNION 2. Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on Services in the Internal Market Interinstitutional File: 2004/0001 (COD) Progress report/Policy debate 3. Proposals for a new customs environment to face globalisation changes: - Proposal for a Modernized Community - Customs Code - Proposal for an electronic paper-free customs environment in the EU ( E-Customs Decision) - Proposal on the renewal of a programme for Customs in the  Community (Customs 2013) Presentation by the Commission 4. Proposal for a Resolution of the Council on the Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee on a Customs response to latest trends in counterfeiting and piracy - (poss.) Adoption INDUSTRY 5. Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) (2007-2013) Interinstitutional File: 2005/0050 (COD) (poss.) Political agreement

15950/05 11 DQPG EN 6. SMEs and Entrepreneurship – New aspects of SME policy for growth and jobs –  Commission communication – Entrepreneurship education and learning –  Commission communication – Implementation of the European charter for small enterprises = Policy debate/( poss.) Council conclusions RESEARCH 7. 7th Framework Programme for RTD –  EC (2007-2013) and EURATOM (2007-2011) Interinstitutional File: 2005/0043 (COD) – Framework Programme = (poss.) General approach – Specific programmes = Exchange of views – Rules of participation = Exchange of views CONSUMER AFFAIRS 8. Amended proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning credit for consumers repealing Directive 87/102/EC and modifying Directive 93/13/EC Interinstitutional File: 2002/0222 (COD) Progress report/Policy debate 9. (poss.) Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Programme of Community action in the field of Public Health and Consumer Protection Interinstitutional File: 2005/0042 (COD) Progress report 10. AOB (poss.) Action plan on university-based research Presentation by the Commission __________

15950/05 12 DQPG EN COMPETITIVENESS (INTERNAL MARKET, INDUSTRY AND RESEARCH) COUNCIL 29– 30 MAY 2006 INTERNAL MARKET, COMPETITION, CUSTOMS UNION 1. Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on Services in the Internal Market Interinstitutional File: 2004/0001 (COD) (poss.) Political agreement 2. Better Regulation –  Simplification of legislation Exchange of views 3. (poss.) Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on e-Customs General approach/Political agreement 4. Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down rules on nominal quantities for pre-packed products, repealing Council Directives 75/106/EEC and 80/232/EEC, and amending Council Directive 76/211/EEC (poss.) Political agreement INDUSTRY 5. (poss.) Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007-2013) Political agreement 6. A policy framework to strengthen EU manufacturing –  towards a more integrated approach for industrial policy – Follow up to the Commission communication = Policy debate/(poss.) Council conclusions RESEARCH 7. 7th Framework Programme for RTD (EC) (2007-2013) and EURATOM (2007-2011) a) Framework Programme (poss.) Political agreement b) Specific programmes (poss.) Political agreement c) Rules of participation –  7th Framework Programme (poss.) Political agreement

15950/05 13 DQPG EN 8. ITER Commission proposals for – a Council Decision on the conclusion of an international agreement – a Council Decision on the establishment of a European entity = Adoption 9. International cooperation in science and technology – (poss.) Commission communication on international cooperation in the field of science and technology = Council conclusions 10. (poss.) Commission communication on the setting up of a European Institute for Technology (EIT) Exchange of views 11. (poss.) Commission communication on European Space Policy o o o (poss.) Space Council (Article 8 of the Framework Agreement EC/ESA) Orientations of the Joint Space Council CONSUMER AFFAIRS 12. Amended proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning credit for consumers repealing Directive 87/102/EC and modifying Directive 93/13/EC Interinstitutional File: 2002/0222 (COD) Policy debate/Political agreement 13. Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Programme of Community action in the field of Public Health and Consumer Protection Interinstitutional File: 2005/0042 (COD) Progress report/Political agreement __________

15950/05 14 DQPG EN COMPETITIVENESS (INTERNAL MARKET, INDUSTRY AND RESEARCH) COUNCIL (poss.) 29 JUNE 2006 __________

15950/05 15 DQPG EN TRANSPORT, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ENERGY COUNCIL 27– 28 MARCH 2006 INTERMODAL AND HORIZONTAL QUESTIONS 1. Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Participation of third countries to the European GNSS Supervisory Authority = Council conclusio ns Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the state of play of the European Navigation Satellite System = Exchange of views (poss.) Key elements of the Concession Contract = Exchange of views 2. (poss.) TENs – The European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) Final report of the High Level Group = Information from the Commission 3. Review of the EU Strategy for Sustainable Development Policy debate LAND TRANSPORT 4. Revised Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on public passenger transport services by rail and road Interinstitutional File: 2000/0212 (COD) Progress report/Policy debate 5. (poss.) Commission communication on the implementation of the 1st Railway package Exchange of views 6. Road Safety: a) Mid-term review on Road Safety action programme: "Halving the number of road accident victims in the European Union by 2010 Presentation by the Commission b) Informal ministerial meeting on Road Safety (Bregenz, 3 March 2006) Information from the Presidency c) Proposal for a Directive on infrastructure safety management Presentation by the Commission

15950/05 16 DQPG EN AVIATION 7. Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules in the field of aviation security Interinstitutional File: 2005/0191 (COD) (poss.) General approach/Political agreement 8. (poss.) Proposal for an extension of the competence of the European Aviation Safety Agency Policy debate/General approach 9. (poss.) Communication and proposal for a regulation on the project management group for SESAR (Single Sky) Policy debate/General approach 10. External relations: a) EU-US negotiations for an air transport agreement Exchange of views/policy debate b) Progress on external relations policy Information from the Commission 11. AOB a) (poss.) Mid-term review on the White Paper "European transport policy for 2010: time to decide" Presentation by the Commission b) (poss.) Proposal for a Directive on charging for the use of airport infrastructures Presentation by the Commission c) (poss.) Commission communication on Airport Capacity Presentation by the Commission d) (poss.) Commission communication and Proposal for a revision of Regulation 95/93 on common rules for the allocation of slots at Community airports Presentation by the Commission e) Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation on a global strategy for aviation safety, ICAO, Montréal, 20/21 March 2006 Information of the Presidency f) (poss.) Revision of the Directive on the assistance of the ground handling in the airport Presentation by the Commission __________

15950/05 17 DQPG EN TRANSPORT, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ENERGY COUNCIL 8– 9 JUNE 2006 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 1. eGovernment Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions Conclusions/Exchange of views 2. Network and Information Security Commission communication on a Strategy for a Secure Information Society Presentation by the Commission / Policy debate 3. (poss.) i2010 Commission communication: First annual report on i2010 implementation Presentation by the Commission/Exchange of views 4. (poss.) Follow-up World Summit on the Information Society, 16-18 Nov 2005 Exchange of views 5. Spectrum Policy Policy debate ENERGY 6. Security of supply a) Green Paper on a secure, competitive and sustainable energy policy for Europe b) Communication of the Commission to the EP and the Council on hydrocarbon markets Policy debate/Council conclusions 7. Sustainability: Review of the EU Strategy for Sustainable Development a) Communication of the Commission to the EP and the Council on an Action Plan on Energy Efficiency b) Communication of the Commission to the EP and the Council on a Biomass Action Plan Policy debate/Council conclusions 8. Internal market in gas and electricity Policy debate/(poss.) Council conclusions

15950/05 18 DQPG EN 9. International relations in the field of energy a) EU-Russia b) EU-OPEC c) Conclusion of the Energy Treaty d) Northern Dimension (ND) e) EU-Euromed Informationfrom the Presidency/Commission TRANSPORT MARITIME TRANSPORT 10. Maritime Safety Package a) Revision of the Port State Control Directive General approach b) Revision of the Vessel Traffic Monitoring Directive General approach 11. Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on market access to port services Interinstitutional File: 2004/0240 (COD) (poss.) Political agreement 12. Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on a multi-annual funding for the action of the European Maritime Safety Agency in the field of response to pollution caused by ships and amending Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 Interinstitutional File: 2005/0098 (COD) Political agreement INTERMODAL QUESTIONS 13. Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) (poss.) Information from the Commission/Exchange of views 14. Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the implementation of the deployment and commercial operating phases of the European programme of satellite radionavigation Interinstitutional File: 2004/0156 (COD) Political agreement 15. (poss.) Mid-term review Commission White Paper "European transport policy for 2010: time to decide" Presentation/Exchange of views

15950/05 19 DQPG EN 16. Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the second "Marco Polo" programme for the granting of Community financial assistance to improve the environmental performance of the freight transport system ("Marco Polo II") Interinstitutional File: 2004/0157 (COD) Political agreement LAND TRANSPORT 17. Revised Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on public passenger transport services by rail and by road Interinstitutional File: 2000/0212 (COD) Political agreement 18. Commission Communication on the promotion of inland waterways Council conclusions 19. (poss.) Proposal for a Directive on Road Safety Infrastructure Management Policy debate/Political agreement AVIATION 20. (poss.) Communication and Proposal for a revision of Regulation 95/93 on common rules for the allocation of slots at Community airports Exchange of views 21. (poss.) Commission communication on charging for the use of airport infrastructure Exchange of views/Council conclusions 22. (poss.) Commission communication on airport capacity Exchange of views/Council conclusions 23. External relations: a) (poss.) EU-US negotiations Political agreement b) Progress on External relations policy Information from the Commission __________

15950/05 20 DQPG EN AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES COUNCIL p.m. 10 JANUARY 2006 __________

15950/05 21 DQPG EN AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES COUNCIL 23 JANUARY 2006 AGRICULTURE 1. Programme of work of Presidency Presentation SCA POINTS 2. Proposal for a Council Regulation on organic production and labelling of organic products and Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 on organic production of agricultural products and indications referring thereto in agricultural products and foodstuffs Presentation 3. Biomass Action Plan (agricultural aspects) Presentation and poss. exchange of views 4. Proposal for a Council Regulation on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs Presentation 5. Proposal for a Council Regulation on agricultural products and foodstuffs as traditional specialities guaranteed Presentation 6. (poss.) Request to the Council for the approval of granting national aid to Cypriot farmers for the purpose of repaying part of agricultural debts created long before accession of Cyprus to the EU Adoption 7. (poss.) Decision extending the period of application of the Isle of Man's special import licences to sheep-meat and beef and veal Adoption

15950/05 22 DQPG EN COREPER POINTS 8. (poss.) Avian Influenza (if not adopted under UK Presidency) a) Proposal for a Council Directive on Community measures for the control of Avian Influenza Adoption b) Proposal for a Council Decision amending Council Decision 90/424/EEC on expenditure in the veterinary field Adoption 9. Commission strategic action plan on animal welfare in Europe Presentation by the Commission 10. AOB Avian Influenza (H5N1) Information from the Commission __________

15950/05 23 DQPG EN AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES COUNCIL 20– 21 FEBRUARY 2006 AGRICULTURE SCA POINTS 1. Sugar Reform Proposal for a Council Regulation on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector 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 Proposal for a Council Regulation establishing a temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry in the European Community and amending Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy Adoption 2. Proposal for a Council Decision on Community strategic guidelines for Rural Development (Programming period 2007– 2013) Adoption^* 3. Proposal for a Council Regulation correcting Regulation (EC) No 1786/2003 on the common organisation of the market in dried fodder Adoption 4. Communication from the Commission on an EU Strategy for Biofuels Presentation and poss. exchange of views 5. (poss.) Request to the Council for the approval of granting national aid to Cypriot farmers for the purpose of repaying part of agricultural debts created long before accession of Cyprus to the EU Adoption 6. Decision extending the period of application of the Isle of Man's special import licences to sheep-meat and beef and veal Adoption possible "A" item

15950/05 24 DQPG EN COREPER POINTS 7. (poss.) Commission strategic action plan on animal welfare in Europe Exchange of views 8. AOB Avian Influenza (H5N1) Information from the Commission __________