Translation of "Service de lutte contre la cécité " (French → English) :

Since the Siemens scandal came to light, the Commissioner responsible for combating fraud, Mr Siim Kallas, has stated, in response to parliamentary scrutiny of the case, that the investigation is not within the competence of the European Union and that the Member States have not requested the assistance of the Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). In the light of that statement, will the Commission say in what way the Commission and OLAF, which is competent to investigate cases of fraud against the Community budget, have protected European citizens’ money?

Since the Siemens scandal came to light, the Commissioner responsible for combating fraud, Mr Siim Kallas, has stated, in response to parliamentary scrutiny of the case, that the investigation is not within the competence of the European Union and that the Member States have not requested the assistance of the Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). In the light of that statement, will the Commission say in what way the Commission and OLAF, which is competent to investigate cases of fraud against the Community budget, have protected European citizens' money?

20. Urges the Member States to ensure universal access to education and the provision of instruction in the preconditions for personal growth, including an ability to live together in society and ethical principles, the provision of life-skills and sex education, including responsibility and respect for one's partner and action to promote increased safety in schools for all children, to increase protection against violence, abuse, rape, the dangers of sexual promiscuity, unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections including HIV, in the closest possible association with schools, other educational resources, the social services and services that c ...[+++]ombat juvenile delinquency;

In the wake of the Madrid bombings and following the conclusions of the European Council of 25 and 26 March, the European Commission has adopted a Communication on the fight against terrorism, proposing new measures to improve the exchange of information in the EU to enable anti-terrorist services to do their job more effectively.

More direct contact between anti-fraud agencies

The new cartel unit will rally some twenty of GD IV's most experienced officials in this type of investigation and will be headed by Mr Maurice Guerrin, who has himself many years of experience in this area.