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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 10120

17 April 2010
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GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/eib
Loan in favour of Barcelona Provincial Council energy and climate change programme

Brussels, 16/04/201 (Agence Europe) - The European Investment Bank (EIB), Caixa Catalunya and “la Caixa” are set to finance projects included in the Barcelona Provincial Council's energy and climate change programme comprising a total investment of €500 million. The operation was launched today in a ceremony at the Provincial Council's offices attended by EIB Vice-President Carlos da Silva Costa.

The EIB has set up two credit lines of €125 million each. These will be managed by...

Contents

A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
A Look Behind The News, by Ferdinando Riccardi: Comments on three current issues: economic government, foreign press in Brussels, Roma rights and responsibilities
THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EU/CROATIA: EU welcomes President Josipovic's reconciliatory remarks
(EU) EU/BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA: Valentin Inzko warns against secessionist remarks from Republika Srpska
(EU) EU/FOREIGN AFFAIRS:
(EU) EU/ALBANIA:
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/EUROGROUP: Commission's ideas on strengthening economic policy coordination are welcome
(EU) EU/EUROGROUP: Greece has not officially asked for aid
(EU) EU/EUROGROUP: Portugal encouraged to keep to its stability programme - Luxembourg called to task over budget consolidation
(EU) EU/ECOFIN council: Michel Barnier to take results of “supervision” package into account when calculating bank capital requirements
(EU) EU/ECONOMY: José María Aznar supports European liberal economic agenda, economic opening up subject to reform
(EU) EU/CLIMATE: Hedegaard to take part in Major Economies energy and climate Forum
(EU) EU/CONSUMERS: RAPEX efficiency increased in 2009, but Chinese toys still hold record for dangerous toys on market
(EU) EU/TRADE: With stakeholder involvement, talks on ACTA move forward towards final agreement end 2010
(EU) EU/WTO/DOHA: Karel De Gucht defends idea of “Doha Light” agreement
(EU) EU/TRADE: Commission is ready to negotiate FTA with Malaysia
(EU) EU/ENERGY: EU reserves key Nabucco role for Azerbaijan
(EU) EU/ENERGY: Council adopts position at first reading on draft revised energy performance of buildings directive
(EU) EU/ENERGY: Council adopts first reading position on labelling of energy-related products
(EU) EU/TRANSPORT: Despite exceptional reasons for air traffic disruption, passengers can still claim reimbursement
(EU) EU/TRANSPORT: Regional airlines call for their views to be taken into account
(EU) EU/TRANSPORT:
(EU) EU/INDUSTRY: Aerospace and defence sector calls for greater coherence of research and investment policies in Europe - implementation of PSC
(EU) EU/ECONOMY:
(EU) EU/HEALTH:
(EU) EP/DANUBE: According to parliamentary forum, Danube region strategy is crucial for whole of Europe
(EU) EU/REGIONAL POLICY: Adoption of first annual plan to extend representation of autonomous communities in EU
(EU) EU/SPORT: Addressing committee of the regions, Michel Platini underlines importance of local level football
(EU) EU/COURT OF JUSTICE: Cost of delivery must not be charged to consumers who withdraw from distance contracts
(EU) EU/COURT OF JUSTICE: States can determine categories of persons who can benefit from resale right after the death of author of work of art
(EU) EU/EIB: Loan in favour of Barcelona Provincial Council energy and climate change programme
(EU) EU/EIB/CROATIA: Support for smaller projects and funding for chemicals production upgrade
(EU) EU/COMPETITION:
(EU) EU/BUDGET 2010: 2009 budget surplus reduces member states' contributions by €2.25 billion
(EU) EU/FISHERIES: EU backs establishment of regional fisheries management organisation for South Pacific
(EU) EU/LEGISLATION: Main acts published in Official Journal of EU
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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€ VALUE IN DIFFERENT CURRENCIES ON 16/04/2010: