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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 7926

19 March 2001
Contents Publication in full By article 35 / 47
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/pakistan
Subsidy to a education project in Karachi

Brussels, 19/03/2001 (Agence Europe) - The European Commissioner for External Relations Chris Patten signed a contract for a subsidy of EUR 9.5 million aimed at the "The Institute for Educational Development" project, implemented in Karachi by the Foundation Aga Khan. This project is part of the efforts by the Commission aiming to contribute towards the development of education in Pakistan, in particular for the communities that have least benefited from the country's economic growth,...

Contents

A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
: Attempt to demonstrate that the Stockholm Summit is important for all Europeans, but some differences must be overcome
THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EU/BALKANS: General Affairs Council reaffirms EU support for territorial integrity of Macedonia and welcomes moderation from its government
(EU) EU/COUNCIL/HUMAN RIGHTS: In Geneva, EU presents initiatives on Iran, Iraq, Chechnya, Israel, Colombia, Burma, Timor, DRC and Sudan
(EU) EU/IMMIGRATION:
(EU) EP/ACP:
(EU) EU/BALKANS: Interim report by Mr Solana on EU action in Southern Serbia
(EU) EU/ESDP:
(EU) EU/CHINA: EU will not co-sponsor United States resolution on China, but will put it to the vote
(EU) EU/GOVERNANCE: Commission White Paper will not contain proposed "list of powers" at different levels - Guidelines and divergence
(EU) EP/UEN/EDD:
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/STOCKHOLM SUMMIT: At Council, certain Member States call for Chechnya to be discussed with President Putin
(EU) EU/SOUTH KOREA: Council approves conclusion of trade and cooperation framework-agreement, comprising regular political dialogue
(EU) EU/AGRICULTURE: Council turns to foot and mouth
(EU) EU/AGRICULTURE: Management committee approves scheme for purchase for destruction or storage of beef
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: British Telecom may take over Telenor's share in Esat Digifone
(EU) EU/SOCIAL:
(EU) EU/SWITZERLAND: Switzerland and EU open road towards future bilateral negotiation
(EU) EU/JHA COUNCIL/EUROJUST: Justice Ministers meet Eurojust prosecutors
(EU) EU/JUSTICE/CRIME: Fifteen say yes to European crime prevention policy and to combating cybercrime
(EU) EU/AGRICULTURE: To overcome shortage in animal proteins, Commission suggests increase in soya imports and not aid to oilseeds
(EU) EU/SOCIAL: Commission launches second phase of consultation with social partners over modernisation of employment relations centred on teleworking
(EU) EP/BIOTECHNOLOGY: Parliament supports development of biotechnology sector in Europe
(EU) EP/INTERNAL MARKET:
(EU) EP/ENVIRONMENT:
(EU) EP/ECONOMY: EP approves European Commission's guidelines
(EU) EP/ENVIRONMENT: EP strengthens national emission thresholds
(EU) EP/ENVIRONMENT:
(EU) EP/INSURANCE:
(EU) EP/FINANCES:
(EU) EU/STOCKHOLM SUMMIT: Commission and Council contributions to European Council - Issues pending
(EU) EU/ECONOMY: UNICE calls on EU to implement economic and structural reforms during Stockholm European Council
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Green light to joint venture between Shell and Halliburton
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission authorises Toro Assicurazioni to buy Lloyd Italico
(EU) EU/TRADE/TEXTILES: Signing of agreement to reciprocally open textile and clothing markets
(EU) EU/PAKISTAN: Subsidy to a education project in Karachi
(EU) EU/ASEAN/ENERGY: Financing of EU/ASEAN energy facility
(EU) EU/GMO: Scientific opinion on presence of genetically modified seeds in conventional seed lots
ECONOMIC INTERPENETRATION
(EU) Privatization:
(EU) Banking:
(EU) Banking:
(EU) Banking:
(EU) Banking-insurance:
(EU) Medical equipment:
(EU) Computer technology:
(EU) Telecommunications:
WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT
European Library: No. 451
VALUE OF THE EURO IN DIFFERENT CURRENCIES 19/03/2001: