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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 7701

19 April 2000
Contents Publication in full By article 32 / 55
ECONOMIC INTERPENETRATION / (eu) privatisations

The United Kingdom is considering privatising and placing on the stock exchange by 2001 up to 75% of DERA (Defence Evaluation and Research Agency). The government would maintain control over "very sensitive areas", including chemical and biological defence (Porton Down).

Contents

THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EP/INSTITUTIONAL REFORM: Informal meeting in Sintra confirms divergence on enhanced cooperation, says Tsatsos - Brok speaks of differentiation between legislative activities and simple "actions"
(EU) EP/INSTITUTIONAL REFORM: Pierre Vimont recognises acceleration of negotiation is necessary - maximum limit to number of Commissioners - debate on qualified majority not to be put to one side - issue is difficult because "hard core" of decisions is coming closer
(EU) EU/DENMARK: Rasmussen reminds Prodi of the priority of enlargement and the role of the Nordic dimension
(EU) EU/CHARTER OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: Commission to present communication with "strong political message" to Feira Summit
(EU) EU/GERMANY: Stoiber pleased with Prodi's initiative towards Länder
(EU) EU/CHINA: China blocks vote of resolution on human rights in Geneva, so EU does not have to give its stance
(EU) DEFENCE/KOSOVO: Eurocorps takes on KFOR command in Pristina for six months
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/AGRICULTURE COUNCIL: Agriculture Council release broad guidelines on labelling of beef, maintaining two steps, but with an accelerate timetable - Other results of session
(EU) EU/AUSTRIA: Ferrero-Waldner does not support remarks by finance minister (who believes he is misunderstood)
(EU) EU/INDUSTRY: Parliament/Council agreement on late payments directive
(EU) EU/BULGARIA: Commission grants a Euratom loan of EUR 212.5 million for modernisation of Units 5 and 6 of the Kozludy nuclear plant
(EU) EU/ASIA: Commission prepares Seoul Summit, which is expected in October to relaunch ASEM process and draw up an updated cooperation framework
(EU) EU/HUMANITARIAN: Volume and aims of aid to Colombia, Mozambique, Indonesia and Cambodia
(EU) EU/FISHERIES:
(EU) EP/EURO: Euro's low exchange rate is cause for concern for the ECB - Towards a rise in interest rates?
(EU) EU/ECONOMY: Inflation rises further in the euro area - Commission sees this as a foreseeable development that will be reversed in the second half of the year
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission initiates a detailed investigation into Pirelli's plans for takeover of BICC, an operation that at first sight gives rise to serious concerns
(EU) EIB/SPAIN: EUR 210 million for new cable telecommunications network in Madrid - Global loan for SMEs
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission authorises polycarbonate joint venture between Bayer and Röhm
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Go-ahead for Reuters/Equant joint venture
(EU) EP/PENSIONS: Parliament calls for elimination of obstacles to free choice in pension funds and for steps toward a single market in this area
(EU) EP/AGRICULTURE: Parliament does not state its view on new financing system for "Milk in Schools", Mr Fischler rejects amendments to his proposal
(EU) EP/EDUCATION: Parliament approves, with amendments, the European Year of Languages programme (2001)
(EU) EP/AFRICA: Parliament asks to be involved in follow-up to Cairo Summit
(EU) EP/INTERNAL MARKET: For a better running of the great market
(EU) EU/DEVELOPMENT: Cooperation between European Commission and NGOs is renewed. NGOs want to improve their efficiency and professionalism, Commission wants to strengthen consultation of civil society
(EU) EU/COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS: Mr. Barnier outlines Commission position on institutional aspects
(EU) EUROPEAN MEDIATOR: Rules for protection of data do not prevent transparency
(EU) EU/COMPANIES:
(EU) EU/COMPETITION:
ECONOMIC INTERPENETRATION
(EU) Enterprises:
(EU) Privatisations:
(EU) Temporary employment:
(EU) Automotive equipment:
(EU) Express delivery:
(EU) Press:
(EU) Metals:
(EU) Mail-order sales:
(EU) Perfumes:
(EU) Distribution:
(EU) Textiles:
(EU) Biotechnology:
(EU) Optics:
(EU) Automobile:
(EU) Automobile:
(EU) Agro-Foodstuff:
(EU) Distribution:
(EU) Textiles:
(EU) Aluminium:
(EU) Industry:
(EU) Holding:
(EU) Telecommunications:
(EU) Internet:
(EU) Television:
VALUE OF THE EURO IN DIFFERENT CURRENCIES 18/04/2000: