European Parliament 11 October 2002, WRITTEN QUESTION E-2864/02 by Charles Tannock (PPE-DE) to the Commission. The cost of bank transfers and the Commission's powers to authorise legal proceedings.

(2003/C 155 E/060) WRITTEN QUESTION E-2827/02 by Hans Karlsson (PSE) to the Commission (8 October 2002) Subject: Distortion of competition by state aid The internal market is a cornerstone of the European Union. In order for the internal market to operate and for the Member States to develop the Community, all businesses must compete on roughly equal terms.