Translation of "Basic Suite " (English → French) :

The removal of socio-economic criteria should be seen in the context of the whole suite of measures available to Member States in the Rural Development Regulation – the diversification into non-agricultural activities, the development of micro- and small and medium-sized enterprises and tourism activities, as well as the provision of basic services.

Moreover, while basic broadband services (defined in this scheme as between 384 Kbit/s and 1Mbit/s) may well suit residential customers, businesses and other professional users have higher bandwidth requirements and generally seek advanced broadband services (defined in this scheme as between 2 Mbit/s and 10 Mbit/s).

I. whereas the reforms undertaken since 1992 have not radically changed the basic approach of the common agricultural policy, which is continuing to produce effects as regards the emergence of a genuinely sustainable European agricultural model suited to the whole of the Union’s territory, based on multifunctionality and capable of meeting European society’s new expectations of its agricultural policy,

Overriding any basic consideration for our responsibilities as a Senate, we on this side were told repeatedly that all parties in the House of Commons had agreed to pass Bill C-59 in one sitting, and that the Senate should simply follow suit.

The programme has six subprogrammes : - the manufacturing industry subprogramme, which covers both support to make existing firms more competitive and incentives for the setting-up of new factories; - the tourism programme, which is intended to stimulate demand for, and diversify the supply of, tourist amenities through the protection and development of the natural and cultural heritage; - the basic drainage and sanitation infrastructure programma, which aims to enhance exploitation of water resources, to improve sanitary conditions and to harness and develop endogenous resources; - 2 - - the subprogramme for improving communications ...[+++]within the area and with other areas, which focuses on links between the main centres in the area and with those outside the area and aims to make a significant contribution to the development of the local transport network and reduce dependence on Lisbon; - the subprogramme for strategically important social infrastructure, which includes the establishment of vocational training schools to prepare young people for working lif and to provide them with skills better suited to the needs and changes expected in the area; - the natural resources, environment and land-reorganization subprogramme, which is designed to ensure efficient exploitation of the natural resources of the area, to reduce pollution levels, to safaguard development of the natural heritage and the countryside and to improve the environment.

Four general principles The Commission's proposals are based on four general principles: - the need for a gradual approach to enable the industry to adjust to its new environment in a flexible and ordered manner; * COM(91)548. - 2 - - subsidiarity, to enable each Member State to opt for the system best suited to its particular circumstances; - avoidance of excessive regulation; - a legislative approach based on Article 100a, entailing political dialogue with the Council and the European Parliament. A threezstage approach The basic principles have bee ...[+++]n given practical expresssion in a three- stage approach: - the first stage consists of implementation of the three directives adopted in 1990 and 1991 (electricity and gas transit and price transparency); - the second stage, starting on 1 January 1993, involves greater liberalization of the electricity and gas sectors, including the limited introduction of a system of third-party access (see next section for details); - the third stage, starting on 1 January 1996, will entail an extension of the system of third-party access to the network in the light of the outcome of the second stage, and should complete the internal market for electricity and gas.