Common organisation of agricultural markets CMO: aid granted in the framework of the German Alcohol Monopoly

2010/0183(COD)

The European Parliament adopted by 615 votes to 24, with 14 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 (Single CMO Regulation) as regards the aid granted in the framework of the German Alcohol Monopoly.

Parliament adopted its position at first reading under the ordinary legislative procedure (formerly known as the codecision procedure). The amendments adopted in plenary are the result of a compromise negotiated between the European Parliament and the Council.

They amend the Commission’s proposal as follows:

Before 30 June each year, Germany shall submit a report to the Commission on the functioning of the Monopoly and the aid granted in the framework thereof in the previous year. The amended text calls on the Commission to forward that report to the European Parliament and the Council.