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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 7673

10 March 2000
Contents Publication in full By article 21 / 57
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/taxation
European Commission again asks Belgium to repeal taxes on satellite dishes

Brussels, 09/03/2000 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission called Belgian authorities into line on Thursday, concerning taxes on satellite dishes. Levied by certain local authorities ("communes"), this tax is seen by the European Executive as an obstacle to the cross-border reception and distribution of television signals and a violation of the free movement of services.

After a first warning in May 1999, Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels-Capital undertook to do away with the tax. It has...

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THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EU/AUSTRIA: Designated President of SPPÖ, Mr. Gusenbauer, agrees with socialist group an action aiming to slow the "race to sanctions" (Santk.wettlauf) that penalises Austrian citizens and discusses the "damage limitation" (schadenbegrenzung) also with Mr. Prodi
(EU) EU/BOSNIA: Mr. Patten at inauguration of Brcko district
(EU) WEU/ARMAMENTS: WEAG meets in Thessaloniki
(EU) EU/CFSP: Graham Messervy-Whiting to head military experts
(EU) EU/SUDAN: EU appeal for humanitarian actions
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/GREECE/EURO: Greek request to join the euro greeted favourably in Brussels - Timeframe for coming to a decision in June
(EU) EU/ENLARGEMENT: The Commission has indicated which Chapters of the "EU acquis" it is proposing for the EU to kick off membership negotiations with the six new applicant states.
(EU) EU/AFRICA: Preparations for the April Summit enter their final stage - Agreement reached over title of meeting and participants list, ISSUES to be settled concerning the "Conclusions" and follow-up
(EU) EU/CHINA: Lamy in Beijing from 27 March to conclude China's WTO accession negotiations
(EU) EU/UNITED STATES: Threat of embargo on hormone-free meat is lifted
(EU) EU/INFORMATION SOCIETY: Commission adopts report on state of progress in work on initiative relating to "e-Europe", for Lisbon Summit
(EU) EU/EDUCATION: Viviane Reding launched an e-Learning initiative that emphasises the educational side of the "e-Europe" initiative while awaiting Lisbon summit "a helping hand" to push forward issues in this field
(EU) EP/STRASBOURG SESSION: Lisbon summit, Charter of fundamental rights, human rights, racism and xenophobia, asylum - chocolate Directive
(EU) EP/EURO: The Goebbels report SUPPORTS the recommendation for the European Central Bank to be given MORE opportunity to call for greater foreign exchange reserves
(EU) EU/INSURANCE: Council and European Parliament agree to reinforce mechanism for PROVIDING COMPENSATION TO car accident victims
(EU) EU/COMMERCE: Council and European Commission move towards compromise over reforming the Customs Code
(EU) EU/COMPANY LAW: Contents of European Commission proposals aimed at adapting EU accountancy legislation so that European companies are not disadvantaged at international level
(EU) EU/PATENTS: European Commissioner Frits Bolkestein confirms presentation of plan for Community patent before the summer
(EU) EU/INDUSTRY: On Friday Industry Ministers take part in informal meeting on innovation and competitiveness in Europe
(EU) EU/TAXATION: European Commission takes Greece before the Court of Justice for misapplication of VAT legislation
(EU) EU/TAXATION: European Commission again asks Belgium to repeal taxes on satellite dishes
(EU) EIB/BELGIUM: Loans of EUR 150 million to Aquafin for water treatment in Flanders
(EU) EU/TAXATION: European Commission calls Germany into line over tax exemptions on mineral oils
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(EU) EU/AGRICULTURE: Mr. Fischler noted a large convergence of opinions with Mr. Glickman over the multiple functions of agriculture
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission authorises acquisition of Amora-Maille by Unilever France on condition that it cedes Bénédicta, Bénédictin and Grey Poupon brands
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(EU) EU/YOUTH: European youth forum asks Council to increase budget of Youth action programme
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(EU) EU/INSTITUTIONAL REFORM: Economic and Social Committee calls for preserving three group structure - Mrs. Rangoni-Machiavelli calls for the role of ESC as place for dialogue in relation to civil society
(EU) EU/ACP: Economic and Social Committee seminar on relations between socio-economic representatives from EU and APC countries
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VALUE OF THE EURO IN DIFFERENT CURRENCIES 09/03/2000: