You are aware that during the last few years the Commission has initiated several activities in this connection.

The Commission has initiated debate to promote a coordinated protection of the marine environment.

I therefore believe that we must take urgent action, which the Commission must initiate.

Secondly, there was the condition that the Commission should initiate a comprehensive study of the measure's effectiveness.

The Commission cannot initiate legal proceedings on a judgment of intent.

I urge the Commission to initiate the relevant procedures as soon as possible.

It is good that the Commission is presently initiating a procedure against this.

However, the Commission is also initiating developments in air traffic and satellite navigation.

The Commission has already initiated the first payments under the new convention.

We were told several weeks ago that today was the deadline - and yes, the Commission has initiated proceedings.