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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 7913

1 March 2001
Contents Publication in full By article 57 / 59
ECONOMIC INTERPENETRATION / (eu) energy

The Spanish operator UNION FENOSA has concluded a "strategic collaboration" agreement with the Russian gas group ITERA. This alliance provides for the possibility of a joint participation in privatization operations of the electricity grids currently underway in the countries of Eastern Europe.

Contents

THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EP/IRAQ: During EP hearing on Iraq, westerners call for lifting of sanctions, while Iraqi opposition are against
(EU) EU/BELGIUM/ITALY: Follow-up to remarks by Mr Michel on Lega Nord, Mr Costa asks EU Council whether Minister should not be excluded from its works
(EU) EU/ENLARGEMENT:
(EU) EP/EUROPE'S FUTURE: Public debate to be floated on 7 March by Persson, Verhofstadt and Prodi - What is the role of the European Parliament?
(EU) EU/AFGHANISTAN: Council adopts additional sanctions against Taliban regime
(EU) EU/GENERAL AFFAIRS: Council adopts conclusions on common strategies
(EU) EU/BELGIAN PRESIDENCY:
(EU) EP/FORZA ITALIA:
(EU) EU/UNITED STATES/KOSOVO: EU and United States condemn violence in Kosovo and assure they will lead effort in the province
(EU) EP/CHINA: Beijing scathing at resolution on religious freedom
(EU) GERMANY/FRANCE/POLAND:
(EU) EU/UNITED STATES/DEFENCE:
(EU) EU/PES/FEDERALISM:
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EP/COMMISSION/REFORM: Prodi and Kinnock present proposal for internal reform - Trade union concern and parliamentary doubts
(EU) EP/SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET/BSE: Mrs Haug calls on plenary to approve supplementary budget, while stating understanding for those who want to reject it
(EU) EU/ECONOMY: Belgium, Spain, Luxembourg and Portugal respect Stability Pact requirements - Some criticisms levelled, especially at Portugal
(EU) EU/AUDIOVISUAL: Commission adopts evaluation report on protection of minors in audiovisual services and new media - Appeal for greater coherence
(EU) EU/TOBACCO: Conciliation ends with draft Directive on tobacco products which progressively tightens consumer protection and smoking prevention
(EU) EU/SOCIAL: Commission adopts new strategy to facilitate emergence of new labour markets in Europe by 2005
(EU) EU/TRADE UNIONS/KOSOVO: Mr Gabaglio and Mr Reibsch call on Mr Haekkerup to authorise resume activities of "Trepca Combine" to contribute towards stability in Kosovo
(EU) EU/TRANSPORT:
(EU) EU/INTERNAL MARKET: Council adopts directive simplifying and completing legislation on recognition of professional qualifications
(EU) EU/RUSSIA: Council welcomes communication on Kaliningrad
(EU) EU/GUINEA-BISSAU: Aid to fisheries infrastructure
(EU) EU/OCT:
(EU) EU/BANGLADESH:
(EU) EU/FINANCIAL SERVICES: Lamfalussy report criticised by MEPs
(EU) EU/JUSTICE/ENLARGEMENT: Commission and Council Presidency stress Justice/Home Affairs dimension of membership talks
(EU) CORRIGENDUM/"EVERYTHING BUT ARMS":
(EU) EU/REGIONS: Commission gives go-ahead to "Objective 2" aid for regions in United Kingdom
(EU) EP/COMPETITION: Mr Monti discusses international dimension of Community competition policy before MEPs
(EU) EU/TURKEY: TEPSA round table stresses importance of developing dialogue between societies to overcome misunderstanding
(EU) EU/AUDIOVISUAL/CORRIGENDUM:
ECONOMIC INTERPENETRATION
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VALUE OF THE EURO IN DIFFERENT CURRENCIES 28/02/2001: