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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8619

9 January 2004
Contents Publication in full By article 31 / 32
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/court of justice
Judgement on transsexuals

Luxembourg, 08/01/2004 (Agence Europe) - A national legislation which, in failing to recognise transsexuals' new sexual identity, denies them the right to marry, is contrary to Community law if its effect is to deprive them of any entitlement to a survivor's pension, it was stated by the European Court of Justice in a press release.

In a British case, K.B. against National Health Service Pensions Agency and Secretary of State of Health, the Court answered the Court of Appeal (England and...

Contents

A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
: Pro-European movement in Italy is still very much alive - Silvio Berlusconi's attacks on the euro are unfounded
THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EU/IGC/IRISH PRESIDENCY: Ahern refuses to set date for IGC but stresses negotiations should not be extended for too long - meeting with Aznar and Miller before end of month
(EU) EU/ANTI-SEMITISM: Prodi and Singer announce immediate dialogue for holding seminar on anti-Semitism
(EU) EU/CFSP: Solana illustrates EU security strategy in Dublin
(EU) EU/TOGO: Commission proposes to reopen consultation with Togo under Cotonou agreement for possible cooperation
(EU) EU/IGC/LUXEMBOURG: Two-speed Europe not an objective but could be a consequence, warns Jean-Claude Juncker
(EU) EU/GEORGIA: Solana to go to Georgia next week to encourage new government to implement necessary reforms - presidency declaration on presidential elections
(EU) EP/ISRAEL: Greens request EP to express solidarity with Israeli conscientious objectors
(EU) EU/GREECE: General elections on 7 March
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/TAXATION: Commission intends to end all tax discrimination against foreign dividends - without harmonising national tax legislation- Commission plans to take legal action against Member States that don't cooperate
(EU) EU/FINANCIAL PERSPECTIVES: European Commission prepares proposals on ceiling close to 1.24% of GNP - positions of different Commissioners - legislative proposal expected before summer
(EU) EU/AUDIOVISUAL: Commission consults professionals to ensure overall coverage of cinema production in Europe
(EU) EU/ECB: Trichet refuses to comment on euro appreciation but admits he does not like excessive volatility or disruption on exchange markets or magnitude of problem regarding trust in single currency - Exports from euro zone should develop
(EU) EU/IRISH PRESIDENCY/ECOFIN: Irish Presidency does not plan substantial debate (during first term or even later) on forthcoming financial perspectives and will refrain from discussing Stability Pact reform
(EU) EU/IRISH PRESIDENCY/JHA: Presidency promises they will do everything to make sure deadlines are respected
(EU) EU/ENLARGEMENT/ENLARGEMENT: Ireland to open its labour market immediately
(EU) EP/AIRLINE SECURITY: Parliament to discuss Charm el-Sheik disaster next week in Strasbourg
(EU) CORRIGENDUM:
(EU) EU/AIR TRANSPORT: US security measures are discussed
(EU) EU/WTO: Mini-ministerial in Davos on 23 January to reactivate Doha Agenda
(EU) EU/ENVIRONMENT: Council formally adopts common position on proposal for reducing VOC emissions from paints, varnishes and vehicle bodywork products
(EU) EU/WTO/UNITED STATES: Call for retaliation measures regarding Byrd Amendment
(EU) EU/INTERNAL MARKET: Commission adopts first measures for implementing market abuse directive
(EU) EU/INTERNAL MARKET: Commission calls on United Kingdom to comply with ruling on free movement of capital
(EU) EU/ENLARGEMENT/FOOD:
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission presents proposal vesting Court of Justice with jurisdiction in disputes relating to Community patents
(EU) EUCUSTOMS: Amendment of implementing provisions of Community Customs Code
(EU) EP/BRITISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
(EU) EU/CHEMICAL PRODUCTS: Congress of European Chemical Regions is held in Germany
(EU) EU/COURT OF JUSTICE: Court of First Instance upholds ruling on cement cartel
(EU) EU/COURT OF JUSTICE: Judgement on transsexuals
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