The initiative was rejected.

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

–   having regard to the initiative by the Federal Republic of Germany (9230/2000(1)),

–   having regard to Article 34(2)(b) of the EU Treaty,

–   having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 39(1) of the EU Treaty (C5&nbhy;0416/2000),

–   having regard to Rules 106 and 67 of its Rules of Procedure,

–   having regard to the opinion of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Markets on the proposed legal basis,

–   having regard to the report of the Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs and the opinion of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5&nbhy;0184/2002),

1.  Rejects the initiative of the Federal Republic of Germany;

2.  Calls on the Federal Republic of Germany to withdraw its initiative;

3.  Calls on the Commission to examine the need for, and if appropriate, to present a proposal for a complementary legislative measure, following the adoption of the existing Commission proposals(2) on public procurement, to meet the objective of the initiative of the Federal Republic of Germany;

4.  Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission, and the government of the Federal Republic of Germany.

(1) OJ C 253, 4.9.2000, p. 3. (2) OJ C 29 E, 30.1.2001, p. 11 and p. 112.