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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 7791

4 September 2000
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GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/competition
Volvo's takeover of RVI approved

Brussels, 04/09/2000 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission has approved the takeover of Renault Vehicles Industriels (RVI) by the Swedish giant Volvo, on condition that both parties agree to sever their ties, respectively, with Scania and Iveco, and eradicate bus construction activities that overlap in France. EUROPE will return to the details of this decision tomorrow.

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THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EU/AUSTRIA: Mrs Ferrero-Waldner, who awaits wise persons report due at end of week, will be "very disappointed" if sanctions are not lifted, but simply suspended
(EU) EU/FUTURE OF EUROPE: First exchange of views with EU 15 after speech by Joschka Fischer and Jacques Chirac - Prudence over "post Nice" before knowing IGC results
(EU) EU/EXTERNAL RELATIONS: After speeches by Patten and Solana, General Affairs Council will take concrete action to improve effectiveness of EU external action
(EU) EU/FRY: A victory for democracy on 24 September would mean a "radical review" of EU policy, says Vedrine - Papandreou to visit Belgrade?
(EU) EU/MIDDLE EAST: In Evian, the Fifteen reaffirm their determination to strive for peace that they hope imminent - Palestinians are showing wisdom in considering the time to proclaim a State, says Vedrine
(EU) EU/BURMA: Concern for Aung San Suu Kyi
(EU) EU/CHARTER OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: Migrants Forum rejects current text
(EU) EU/COLOMBIA:
(EU) EU/SPAIN/TERRORISM:
(EU) EP/SOCIALIST GROUP:
(EU) EU/CHURCH:
(EU) EU/INSTITUTIONS: Mr Ludlow from CEPS, comments on new role of European Council - A "Prodi problem"?
(EU) EU/CHARTER OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS:
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/ENLARGEMENT: Our policy has not changed, said Mr Prodi with regards to Mr Verheugen over a referendum in Germany
(EU) EU/OIL: Ms de Palacio to present, on Wednesday, avenues for reflection for European reaction to oil price rises
(EU) EU/EMPLOYMENT: Commission expected to adopt "2001 employment package" on Wednesday
(EU) EU/BLOCKADE AT FRENCH PORTS:
(EU) EU/CLONING: President Prodi would like the debate on therapeutic cloning to continue - opinion of European Ethics Committee expected for 15 November
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission regrets resignation of John Temple-Lang
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Volvo's takeover of RVI approved
(EU) EU/MOROCCO/FISHERIES:
(EU) EU/AGRICULTURE: Farmers coordination calls for new CAP based on prices and revision of Blair House and Marrakech agreements
(EU) EU/UNIONS: Yes to fight inflation, but without compromising economic recovery, says ETUC
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(EU) EURO/GERMANY:
(EU) G7/FINANCE MINISTERS:
(EU) NEWS OF THE WEEK: from 28 August to 3 September 2000
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WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT
European Library: N° 425
VALUE OF THE EURO IN DIFFERENT CURRENCIES 04/09/2000: