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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 7806

25 September 2000
Contents Publication in full By article 40 / 43
ECONOMIC INTERPENETRATION / (eu) stock markets

Following the merger between the Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam stock exchanges, EURONEXT is the "first truly European stock exchange". Officially born this Friday, EURONEXT gathers together more than 1,300 companies for a total market capitalisation of more then EUR 2,400 billion.

Contents

A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
: Today EU has for first time, mainly thanks to Pascal Lamy, a clear and balanced view of its trade policy
THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EU/FRY: Following Sunday's elections, EU countries maintain "close and constant" dialogue and reach hands out towards democrats in Serbia - Warning for Slobodan Milosevic
(EU) EU/KOREA:
(EU) EU/DEFENCE: Catalogue of European forces and capabilities is already very detailed, indicates Mr Richard, who anticipates structuring of capability engagement document that will be adopted on 20 November
(EU) EU/EP/ARMAMENTS: Four MEPs join international campaign for banning landmines and sign appeal for a world without mines
(EU) EU/COMMISSION/REFUGEES:
(EU) EU/TIMOR: EU prepared to help Indonesia solve West Timor refugee problem
(EU) EU/DRC: Concern at possible suspension of Lusaka Agreement
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/FINANCES: With meetings of Ecofin Council and JHA Council this week, EU action for strengthening and extending fight against financial crime and money laundering enters operational phase - Document by French Presidency
(EU) EU/OIL: Prodi and de Palacio meet directors of seven large oil companies - Towards using reserves?
(EU) EU/LAUNDERING:
(EU) EU/TURKEY: Mr Cem feels that accession negotiations will open before end of 2001 and that "ball is in Turkish court" - Ankara stops its priority objectives, notably political
(EU) EU/ENVIRONMENT:
(EU) EU/LATVIA: ISPA aid for Latvia should be further targeted at shipping, says joint parliamentary committee
(EU) EU/UKRAINE: Bilateral relations have never been so good, Ambassador Shpek is pleased to note
(EU) EU/BRAZIL: EIB grants a further (50 million dollar) loan to Tele Nordeste Celular, subsidiary of Telecom Italia in Brazil
(EU) G7/FINANCE: Coordinated "interventions" in favour of euro to continue if necessary
(EU) EU/CULTURE COUNCIL: Presidency hopes to convince Netherlands to accept budget of EUR 400 million for "Media Plus" programme in support of audiovisual sector
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Operation authorised by Commission:
(EU) EU/COMPETITION:
(EU) EU/COURT OF JUSTICE: Confirming ban on aid to investment in Berlin and eastern Länder, Court restricts application of State aid exemption in favour of these regions
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission authorises Deutsche Bank and Enel to create real estate managing joint venture for control over Rio Nuovo
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Clearance for Wappi, joint Peugeot/Vivendi venture for provision of Internet-based services for cars
(EU) EU/FISHERIES: Hearing on reduction of fishing fleet's over-capacity confirms those working in sector no longer wish to hear of MAGPs
(EU) EU/STATE AID: Commission approves Danish aid in order to promote consumption of "green" electricity
(EU) EU/MERCOSUR:
(EU) EU/TELECOMMUNICATIONS: A Commission investigation reveals negative effect on eEurope of excessive prices of leased lines
(EU) EU/ELECTRONIC COMMERCE: Consumer satisfaction following vote in Parliament on Wallis Report - Contrary reaction from trade
(EU) EU/CULTURE: European colloquia on economy and role of books
(EU) NEWS OF THE WEEK: from 18 to 24 September 2000
ECONOMIC INTERPENETRATION
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(EU) Weighing:
(EU) Telecommunications:
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(EU) Aviation:
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WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT
European Library: N° 428
VALUE OF THE EURO IN DIFFERENT CURRENCIES 25/09/2000: