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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8467

22 May 2003
Contents Publication in full By article 29 / 35
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/eib
Loan to finance largest wind power installation in the world, in Denmark

Luxembourg, 21/05/2003 (Agence Europe) - The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a loan of EUR 134 million to finance the construction of the largest wind generator park in the world, off the Danish coast. This marine wind generator park is situated to the south of Horns Rev on the North Sea, just 15-20 km off the western coast of Jutland. The loan contract was signed on 19 May in Fredericia (Denmark) by Michael Tutty, EIB Vice-President, and Erik Folkersen and Egon Nielsen,...

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THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EU/50TH ANNIVERSARY OF AGENCE EUROPE: At colloquy organised by Greek Presidency, Mr Papandreou stresses citizens' participation, Mr Delors Community method and differentiation, Mr Santer warns against intergovernmental drift, Mr Napolitano against going backwards, Mrs Spaak speaks about youth
(EU) EU/CONVENTION/SEMINARS:
(EU) EU/PORTUGAL: Portuguese Prime Minister and Commission President give almost identical vision of how tomorrow's Europe should work - One Commissioner for every Member State
(EU) EU/EUROMED: European Commission Communication on human rights
(EU) EU/GREEK PRESIDENCY/USA/CFSP: George Papandreou says 25 June summit will pose fundamental questions - Member States called on to indicate what their foreign policy priorities are
(EU) COUNCIL OF EUROPE: Moldova assumes Presidency for six months
(EU) EU/CONVENTION:
(EU) EP/BELGIUM/LIBERALS:
(EU) EU/TERRORISM/LIST:
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/FINANCIAL SERVICES: Commission presents action plan on audit hoping it will allow European companies to circumvent provisions of US Sarbanes -OXley law
(EU) EU/COMPANIES: "Enterprise government" action plan announces initiattive for providing information for shareholders on structure of companies and pay for bosses
(EU) EU/EMU: Commission thinks viability of public finances is threatened in eight Member States - Mr Solbes welcomes measures taken by Berlin
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission fines Deutsche Telekom EUR 12.6 million for abusing dominant position
(EU) EU/SERVICES OF GENERAL INTEREST: Green Paper launches debate in Europe - public consultation open until 15 September
(EU) EU/COMMISSION/OLAF: Commission decides on new posts for Eurostat directors suspected of embezzlement
(EU) EU/COMPETITION:
(EU) EU/DEVELOPMENT: Council gives green light to total untying of Community development aid, and to European water initiative - progress in Monterey conference follow-up
(EU) EU/WTO/GMO: Europe's reactions to request by US (and other countries) for consultations on restrictions on access to GMOs - Mr Zoellick criticises EU
(EU) EU/BALKANS: Communication is adopted to accelerate Balkans integration into Europe - contribution to Thessaloniki Summit
(EU) EU/WHO/TOBACCO:
(EU) EU/FYROM: FYROM could apply for EU membership by end of year and be NATO member by 2006 - no more financial resources for Balkans in view of their integration into EUROPE
(EU) EU/SERBIA: Javier Solana congratulates Serbian Prime Minister on reforms
(EU) EU/CANADA: Ottawa welcomes perspective for trade and investment agreement
(EU) EU/ALGERIA: Mr Bouteflika at EP on 4 June -signing of funding convention for Algerian SMEs
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission decides to deepen investigation into DSM's acquisition of vitamins and refined chemicals division of Roche
(EU) EP/ENERGY: Debate on liberalisation of energy markets
(EU) EU/COURT/AGRICULTURE: Court of Justice recognises specific demands to protect quality of Grana Padano cheese and Parma ham
(EU) EU/ENVIRONMENT: Paris and London warn partners about impact future provisions on environmental liability will have on European competitiveness
(EU) EU/EIB: Loan to finance largest wind power installation in the world, in Denmark
(EU) EU/EIB: EIB finances purchase of vessels for ethylene transport
(EU) EU/SOCIAL: Commission proposal for promotion of European women's organisations active in equality issues
(EU) EU/DISABLED: Anna Diamantopoulou inaugurates "ONCE-europa week"
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