European Parliament 30 September 2002, WRITTEN QUESTION P-2806/02 by Jules Maaten (ELDR) to the Commission. Statements made on 24 September by the European Commission concerning a relaxation of the rules governing the reduction of budget deficits applying to the euro area countries.

In light of the above, does the Commission now intend to raise the issue with the US Government? Will the Commission alert the Portuguese Government to its obligation under Council Directive 92/43? Is the Commission aware of the development of similar projects in the Member States or by NATO? (1) OJ C 81 E, 4.4.2002, p. 177. (2) OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7.