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Enlargement, Euro and future of Europe central themes of Eurobarometer 57

Brussels, 21/10/2002 (Agence Europe) - On 21 October, the European Commission published the "final" version of Eurobarometer 57, for which the data was collected between the end of March and beginning of May. The provisional version was distributed in June (see EUROPE 25 June). During the presentation of the results of this "spring investigation", a Commission spokesman confirmed that the three strong points of this edition were: 1) Enlargement. One out of two questioned were in favour, 30%...

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A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
: A few simple ideas on relations between the EU and the United States
THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EU/ENLARGEMENT: Danish Presidency prepared to extend Brussels Summit to reach agreement - Verheugen in favour of a cut in agricultural spending
(EU) EU/IRELAND/NICE TREATY: Satisfaction at Irish "yes" vote - Rasmussen appeals on all to compromise to make enlargement a success - Criticisms of treaty reiterated
(EU) EU/CONVENTION/COMMISSION/COUNCIL: Michel Barnier in favour of a "European Union Secretary"
(EU) EU/ISRAEL: Shimon Peres backs Quartet's "roadmap approach" for peace in Middle East - EU calls on Israel to immediately cease human rights abuses
(EU) EU/BALKANS: Commission has mandate to negotiate Association and Stabilisation Agreement with Tirana - Council conclusions by country
(EU) EU/EPP/FUTURE OF EUROPE: EPP, in Estoril, takes stance in favour of Constitution and a federal, strong Europe united in solidarity
(EU) EP/EPP/ENLARGEMENT:
(EU) EP/EPP/STABILITY PACT:
(EU) EU/EPP/HUNGARY:
(EU) EU/EPP/TERRORISM:
(EU) EU/EPP/INDONESIA:
(EU) EU/CONVENTION/PES/EPP:
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EP/STABILITY PACT: The "stupid" thing is to apply the Pact's rules while being "blind" to the circumstances, says Romano Prodi, who believes "it is time we said in public what we say in private", and who insists on a strong authority able to coordinate economic policies
(EU) EU/ISRAEL: EU and Israel give themselves till early 2003 to find solution on rules of origin - Shimon Peres states determination to find technical solution to this political problem
(EU) EU/NORTHERN DIMENSION: New Action Plan for Northern Dimension
(EU) COUNCIL OF EUROPE/MOLDOVA:
(EU) EU/STABILITY PACT: Jorge Sampaio believes time is right to plan new pact
(EU) EU/ENVIRONMENT: Infringement proceedings against most Member States for non-respect of legislation on waste
(EU) EU/AGRICULTURE/FETA:
(EU) EU/TAXATION: Commission calls on Belgium to amend legislation on inheritance and registration taxes
(EU) EU/EDUCATION: Viviane Reding's call to action at the Erasmus Week
(EU) EP/EDUCATION/ERASMUS:
(EU) COUNCIL OF EUROPE:
(EU) EP/MEDICINES: Last pressure before review of "medicines package" during Tuesday's plenary session
(EU) EU/CHINA: Determination to find solutions on imports of agricultural and food products
(EU) EU/UNITED STATES:
(EU) EU/PUBLIC SERVICES: President Prodi requests new coherent Community framework and announces green paper
(EU) EU/STATE AID: Greece can compensate PPC for liberalisation in the electricity sector (stranded costs)
(EU) EU/BAROMETER: Enlargement, Euro and future of Europe central themes of Eurobarometer 57
(EU) COUNCIL OF EUROPE:
(EU) EU/INTERNAL MARKET: Reasoned opinion for infringement to free provision of services against France, Germany and Austria
(EU) EU/STATE AID: Clearance for German aid to Kunz Faserplattenwerk, CargoLifter, Lindenau and Schott
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: UPM-Kymmene is allowed to acquire Morgan Adhesives
(EU) EU/STATE AID: Commission authorises State Aid to transport in Asturias
(EU) EU/STATE AID: Green light to aid in Spain for Alfa Lan
(EU) EU/STATE AID: Commission approves UK energy efficiency aid
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Northrop Grumman can acquire TRW
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Authorisation for Frère to buy controlling stake in Taittinger
(EU) EU/FINANCIAL SERVICES: Commission report says Risk capital investment has fallen by 35% in EU since 2000
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Johnson Control given all clear for joint venture with Bosch
(EU) EU/EIB: EUR 5.5 million to ARTE television channel
(EU) EU/ECONOMY/INDUSTRIAL PROGRAMME/INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION:
(EU) EU/CONVENTION: Common Declaration for a Union based on solidarity - Anne Van Lancker calls for work of the Convention not to eclipse social dimension
(EU) ESC/OCTOBER SESSION: Opening of new Committee session - Roger Briesch to be elected as president
WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT
European Library: No. 524
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