WRITTEN QUESTION E-2717/99 by Sylvia-Yvonne Kaufmann (GUE/NGL) to the Commission. Human rights violations in Iran.
3. 10. 2000 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 280 E/111 Answer given by Mr Patten on behalf of the Commission (2 February 2000) Community exports to Iran amounted to € 4 389 million in 1998. Imports amounted to € 3 980 million. Figures for 1999 are not yet available. The Commission is not aware of any arms deliveries from Member States to Iran. Relevant arms export control regimes are in force. (2000/C 280 E/116) WRITTEN QUESTION E-2717/99 by Sylvia-Yvonne Kaufmann (GUE/NGL) to the Commission Subject: Human rights violations in Iran (18 January 2000) What is the Commissionís general view on the latest human rights violations in the Islamic Republic of Iran? Answer given by Mr Patten on behalf of the Commission (8 February 2000) The Commission follows with concern the human rights situation in Iran. It has taken an active part in Union action in this area, through demarches and in the Union-Iran comprehensive dialogue. Although widespread human rights violations continue in Iran, there has been progress made in the last few years. One of the latest examples is the recent release of the German businessman, Mr Hofer, which the Commission warmly welcomes. The Commission will continue to follow developments in Iran closely in areas of concern, in particular regarding human rights, issues of non-proliferation and Iranís attitude to the Middle East Peace Process. In the light of these developments, and in the hope that they will be continued, the Commission would wish to see a gradually improving relationship with Iran. It will watch with particular attention the coming Majlis elections and any further policy development thereafter. (2000/C 280 E/117) WRITTEN QUESTION E-2720/99 by Michael Cashman (PSE) to the Commission (18 January 2000) Subject: Money transactions I am deeply concerned that European consumers are being misled in money exchanges across Europe. I have noted that, in the event of money exchange, customers are not being given a net receipt prior to the exchange which shows the exchange rate, commission and other deductions. Can the Commission indicate whether there are any plans to introduce legislation which would protect consumers in these situations?