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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8562

14 October 2003
THE DAY IN POLITICS / (eu) eu/iraq
Agreement in principle on Community contribution to Iraq - EU Member States remain divided on evolution of situation on ground

Luxembourg, 13/10/2003 (Agence Europe) - The External Relations Council adopted on Monday its conclusion on Iraq, in which they gave an agreement in principle on the Community contribution of EUR 200 million for 2003-04 and Iraq's reconstruction. It also reiterated its appeal for a "strong and vital role" of the United Nations. In view of the Donors Conference in Madrid on 23-24 October, only the United Kingdom went beyond its national contribution, which will rise to EUR 375 million for...

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