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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 7684

25 March 2000
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GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/wto/agriculture
Multilateral negotiations on agricultural trade have started, Mr. Fischler announced that EU has not in any way accepted dismantling of European agricultural model

Brussels/Geneva, 24/03/2000 (Agence Europe) - The World Trade Organisation (WTO) gave the go-ahead, on Thursday, to the new multilateral negotiations on the liberalisation of agricultural trade, as agreed in 1994 following the Uruguay round. The European union is "constructive, but firm" in its announcements that, without a doubt, will be long and difficult when taking into account the stakes they represent and the expectations they raise. The Seattle conference gave a taste of the...

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THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EU/LISBON SUMMIT: For Antonio Guterres, "Lisbon Strategy" and recognised role of the European Council on economic and social issues mean primacy of politics over economy - Commission will have "key role" in this new process
(EU) EU/LISBON SUMMIT: Overview of "conclusions"
(EU) EU/BALKANS: Report on Western Balkans underlines, in particular, need to better coordinate EU action to create "rapid reaction funds" to help civil society in Serbia and to reinforce aid in Montenegro
(EU) EU/SECURITY AND DEFENCE: Two reports at the Summit discussed consultations with NATO countries that are not EU Members and committee for management of civil crisis's
(EU) EP/IGC: Final report by Mr. Dimitrakopoulos and MR. Leinen is ready
(EU) AFRICA/EU: According to Javier Solana, Cairo Summit must launch EU strategic partnership with Africa as a whole, placing emphasis on conflict prevention, integration in world economy, human rights and "good governance"
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/JUSTICE/HOME AFFAIRS: Political agreements expected during monday's Council, though that on judicial cooperation remains uncertain - Several points remain outstanding due to divergence over gibraltar - Overview of agenda
(EU) EU/TRANSPORT: Commission proposes increasing maximum length of buses to 15 meters
(EU) OMBUDSMAN: European Ombudsman calls for reclassification of Isle of Wight
(EU) EU/TRANSPORT COUNCIL: Council to discuss, without taking decisions, all current issues: aircraft noise, kerosene tax, maritime safety (action against oil slicks), rights of air passengers, road safety
(EU) EU/WTO/AGRICULTURE: Multilateral negotiations on agricultural trade have started, Mr. Fischler announced that EU has not in any way accepted dismantling of European agricultural model
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(EU) EP/COURT OF AUDITORS: President Karlsson presents work programme and Court's guidelines, and invites Parliament to devote more time and attention to financial control
(EU) EU/EMPLOYERS: Welcoming the outcome of the Lisbon Summit, Unice calls on Member States to accelerate timetable and invites European institutions to dialogue
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission approves Saint-Gobain's takeover of Maeyer International in the builders merchant sector
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission approves minority stake of Singapore Airlines in Virgin Atlantic
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(EU) EU/INFORMARTION SOCIETY: Commission shares conclusions of "Forum" on a European way for the information society
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"EUROPE"/Document N0 2180: European Union - Western Balkans: beginning of new phase
VALUE OF THE EURO IN DIFFERENT CURRENCIES 24/03/2000: