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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8563

15 October 2003
Contents Publication in full By article 43 / 47
ECONOMIC INTERPENETRATION / (eu) tobacco

Franco-Spanish group ALTADIS has gained a majority holding in the US 800 JR CIGAR company (turnover USD 62 million in 2002). The agreement could include 100% of the capital after five years. The purchasing price has not yet been communicated nor the value of the holding.

Contents

THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EU/IGC: In Luxembourg most Member States reject downsized Commission - United Kingdom says future foreign affairs minister should not have "two hats" and should not even be called a "minister" - defence: uncertainties on structured cooperation
(EU) EP/IGC: Representatives of European Parliament criticise intergovernmental conference - too many governments not taking Convention seriously
(EU) EU/IGC/POLAND: “Open letter” from Polish intellectuals against attitude of their government at IGC
(EU) EU/FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: Wednesday's communication on monitoring respect of fundamental rights and sanctions for failure to respect them (Article of the Treaty)
(EU) EU/CONSTITUTION/DENMARK: Citizens do not need referendums but explanations on the future Treaty, says former Danish Prime Minister - "EU must take initiative to reform global governance system"
(EU) EU/JORDAN: Convergence of views between EU and Jordan on Iraq and Middle East
(EU) EU/KOSOVO: Javier Solana takes part in starting up dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina
(EU) EP/CONSTITUTION: Pervenche Bérès presents "Constitution for wider Europe" note - Economic and social booster plan only possible in Euro Zone and not Europe of 25
(EU) EP/CONSTITUTION/CHRISTIAN HERITAGE:
(EU) EU/CONSTITUTION/ITALY:
(EU) EU/UNITED STATES:
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/AGRICULTURE: Member states are divided over consideration for African countries and cotton in reform - Wide ranging consensus over uncoupling of aid to olive oil producers
(EU) EU/AGRICULTURE: Agreement for Finnish aid to continue
(EU) EU/TOBACCO:
(EU) EU/EP/BUDGET 2004: Parliament is expected to approve reasonable contribution toward rebuilding Iraq
(EU) EU/STATE AID: Commission to expand Alstom inquiry
(EU) EU/STATE AID: Commission to decide on measures granted to RAI on Wednesday
(EU) EU/COMPETITION:
(EU) EP/SOCIAL:
(EU) EU/IMMIGRATION: Commission thinks "battle" over voting rights for foreigners in council elections is already won
(EU) EU/COURT OF JUSTICE: Use of "pop up" on Court's website
(EU) EU/COURT OF JUSTICE: Seminar on Community case law
(EU) EU/PERU:
(EU) EU/ZIMBABWE: ACP parliamentary mission in Zimbabwe opens way for joint ACP/EU parliamentary mission as soon as its mandate and arrangements have been defined
(EU) EU/WTO: "G20-Plus" confirms its commitment toward WTO at ministerial meeting in Buenos Aires
(EU) EU/WTO/SERVICES: Presentation of offer of a study on services being opened to foreign providers is imminent
(EU) EU/STABILITY PACT: Mr Solbes admits Commission will not insist France brings state deficit below 3% of GDP in 2004
(EU) EU/INFORMATION SOCIETY: New dialogue with United States on differing or incompatible technical standards
(EU) EU/ENVIRONMENT:
(EU) EP/EPP-ED GROUP:
(EU) EP/GUE-NGL GROUP:
(EU) ODIHR:
(EU) EP/GOVERNANCE: Parliament for adopting inter-institutional agreement on "Improving legislation" - "soft law" encompassed
(EU) EP/GOVERNANCE:
(EU) EP/TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Amendments to European information and security network agency draft
(EU) EU/INFORMATION SOCIETY: Workshop on making Europe more accessible to people with disabilities
ECONOMIC INTERPENETRATION
(EU) Agro-foods:
(EU) Wines and Spirits:
(EU) Wine:
(EU) Media:
(EU) Graphic design:
(EU) Robotics:
(EU) Tobacco:
(EU) Medical supplies:
(EU) Gas:
(EU) Banking:
€ VALUE IN DIFFERENT CURRENCIES ON 14/10/2003: