Brussels, 18/09/2003 (Agence Europe) - Conferences and seminars planned for October on European issues are as follows:
Health and prosperity: Economic, social and health dimensions (Salzburg, 1- 4 October): International Forum Gastein is organising this event (with the support of the European Commission, Observatoire Européen des Systèmes de Santé. World Health Organisation World Health Organisation and Regional Bureau for Europe) for which the themes of discussion will be the challenges in the domain of health in the enlarged Europe, the cost of pharmaceutical products, and macro-economic aspects in the health and senior citizens sector. Information: Dr Carmen Kiefer Mediaservice, Tel: +43-6244-4472; Fax: +43-6244-4472-4 and Internet: http://www.ehfg.org
Understanding the stakes at play in reform of the CAP (Paris, 1st October): organised by the European Movement (France) with Philippe Chalmin (Economist and Senior Lecturer at the Université Paris-Dauphine). Information: Internet http://www.mouvement-europeen.org/activites/rdv/consultation.php3 #pac
European negotiations (Maastricht, 6 - 10 October): organised by the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA), this seminar, is of a practical nature and aims to explorer and define the strategies and tactics inherent in negotiations at an EU level. Information: Internet http://www.eipa.nl/activities/03/10901_10Mar/fr/invitation.htm et e-mail: n.debie@eipa-nl.com
The future of herbal products and food supplements (7-8 October, in Brussels): conference organised by the Association of the European Self-Mediaction Industry (AESGP). Information: AESGP (7, avenue de Tervuren, B-1040, Brussels), Tel: +32 2 735.51.30, Fax: +32 2 735.52.22
International Trade Fair for Biotechnology (Hanover, 7-9 October): forum organised by Biotechnica (http://www.biotecnica.de ). Information: Deutsche Messe AG; D-30521 Hanover. Tel: +49-511/89-3 21 28
European Conference on transport - ETC 2003 (Strasbourg, from 8 - 10 October): organised by the Association for European Transport. More than 200 studies will be presented examining the problems regarding policy, planning and management impacting on all modes of transport. Central, regional and local authorities will be represented, as well as, research and training institutes, actors in the transport sector and consultants. Information: Association for European Transport: Tel: +44 20.7348.1978; fax: +44 20.7348.1989
11th Annual Eurochambres Congress (9 and 10 October in Rome): information Internet http://www.eurochambres/ce/congress or contact Annemie Vanduynhoven at Eurochambres (Tel. +32 2 282.08.52, Fax. +32 2 230.00.38)
Presentation of the Science Parks of Wallonia (SpoW) (9 October in Brussels): with the participation of Commissioner Philippe Busquin. Information, Carole Blanc, SpoW (rue Phocas Lejeune, 30 - P.O. 21, B-5032 Gembloux (Isnes)). Information: site Internet: http://www.spow.be - http://www.scienceparks.be. E-mail: info@spow.be
From Doha to Cancun: moving towards a more inclusive global system of trade? (Brussels, 9 October); conference organised by the European Parliament (rue Wiertz à Brussels, Spinelli Building, room 1G3) by "Confrontations Europe" and Chaired by Erika Mann MEP. Information: Confrontations Europe +33 1 49.88.11.84 (in Paris) or at +32 2 284.71.23 (Brussels)
The right of being trade union participation as laid down in the European Constitution (Brussels, 15 October): organised by the European Confederation of independent trade unions (CESI), with funding assistance from the European Commission. The goal of this meeting is to provide information to the workers on the results of the Convention and future perspectives for trade union participation in Europe. Information: Claudia Buley (CESI), Académie Europe, av. de la Joyeuse Entrée 1-5 B-1040 Brussels, Tel.: +32(0)2 282.18.70, fax: +32(0)2 282.18.71. Internet: http://www.cesi-bxl.be
Patient information - Which way forward in Europe? (Brussels, 16 October): round table organised by the European Foundation, "Madariaga" and the Centre for health, Ethics & Society" (CHES). Information: Stefan Craenen, CHES Project Manager, Tel.+32 2 209.62.13 (Email: scraenen@coleurop.be)
Results of the European Convention before IGC (Brussels, 16-17 October): this symposium is organised by the Institute of European Studies (IES) of the ULB. Information: Ms Dominique Dembour, at the IES. Tel.: +32 2 650.42.16 et fax: +32 2 650.30.68 (Email: ddembour@admin.ulb.ac.be ).
The European Food Safety Authority - Towards efficient risk analysis: developments so far and remaining challenges (Maastricht, 20-21 October): seminar organised by the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA). Information: Winny Curfs, Tel: +31.43.3296320 ; Fax: +31.43.3296296, e-mail: w.curfs@eipa-nl.com
"Politique et Pratique d'aides d'Etat dans la Communauté européenne: une approche d'intégration et d'interaction" (Maastricht, 23-24 October). This seminar is organised by the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) and will cover application of EU competition rules and the analysis of State aid decisions taken by the European Commission. Information: Sonja van de Pol, Tel.: +31 43 3296 371, Fax: +31 43 3296 296, email: s.vandepol@eipa-nl.com. Website: http://www.eipa.nl/activities/03/31203_23Oct/en/programme.htm
The Implementation of European Environmental Legislation: The Water Framework Directive and the Guidance Documents (Maastricht, 27 and 28 October): seminar organised by the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA). Information: Araceli Barragan, Tel. +31.43.3296325, Fax: +31.43.3296296, email: a.barragan@eipa-nl.com, website: http://www.eipa.nl
European Insurance Summit 2003 (Brussels, 29 and 30 October): conference organised by Handelsblatt. Information: Handelsblatt Events c/o EUROFORUM Deutschland GmbH, Marco Raumann, Senior Conference Manager, Tel.: +49 (0) 2 11.96 86-34 63, Fax: +49 (0) 2 11.96 86-44 63. Website: http://www.european-insurance-summit.com
Mobilité et participation des jeunes handicapés en Europe (Marley-le-roi in France, from 30 October to 2 November): The French Agency of the European Youth programme is organising three days of exchanges and encounters. Information: Emmanuelle Perpignaa, responsible for communication for the French agency of the European Youth Programme, Tel.: +33 1 39.17.27.27.94, email: perpignaa@injep.fr, website: http://www.injep.fr