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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8758

30 July 2004
Contents Publication in full By article 15 / 21
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/transport
Mr Lamoureux on what he thinks should be on the future Commission's agenda in the field of transport

Brussels, 29/07/2004 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday, the Director of the European Commission's DG Transport and Energy, François Lamoureux, presented to the European Parliament's Committee on transport what he feels should by the priorities on the next Commission in the field of transport; safety and security, funding the trans-European networks (TENs), sustainable development, the rights of rail passengers and the development of an external policy.

Mr Lamoureux believes the future...

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A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
: First European reflections on “alternative solution” for Kosovo?” Amato's bitter observation, Landaburu calls for debate
THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EP/SUDAN/DARFUR: MEPs not convinced by Ambassador Ahmid's refusal to speak of genocide or famine and his request for "more time" in which to disarm militia - Christoph Heusgen, responsible for Policy Planning and early warning Unit, notes accusations of "tolerance" or even "support" for Janjaweed militia by Sudanese authorities - MEPs call for EP delegation to be sent to region - Plenary debate in September
(EU) EU/SUDAN: Javier Solana proposes to strengthen EU aid to African Union observer mission for Sudan
(EU) EU/AFGHANISTAN/ELECTIONS: Commission mobilises an additional EUR 9 million
(EU) EU/PALESTINE: Commission makes first EUR 26 million contribution to funds managed by World Bank
(EU) EP/UNITED STATES: According to Günter Burghardt, whatever the results of US elections rapprochement between EU and United States is expected in 2005
(EU) EP/SECURITY/DEFENCE:
(EU) EP/HUMAN RIGHTS:
(EU) EP/COMMISSION:
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/WTO/TRADE: Hope but also discontent in Geneva after G5 consensus on agriculture - Long wait for new WTO draft agreement - Formal meeting of EU Council on Friday morning
(EU) EU/TRADE: Pascal Lamy comments on time taken for EU to transpose WTO decision on access by developing countries to generic medicines
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: New car prices continue to converge
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Statement of objections to PSA Peugeot Citroën for anti-competitive practices
(EU) EU/COMPETITION:
(EU) EU/TRANSPORT: Mr Lamoureux on what he thinks should be on the future Commission's agenda in the field of transport
(EU) EU/AUDIOVISUAL: Commission gives positive feedback on articles 4 and 5 of "Television Without Borders" directive in 2001 and 2002
(EU) EU/KAZAKHSTAN: Commission proposes review of steel trade agreement
(EU) EU/JHA: Proposed ratification of ILO convention on ID cards and transit rights for seafarers
(EU) EU/SOCIAL: Eurostat unravels “time use” and European pastimes, revealing who spends most time on housework, friends or walking the dog
(EU) EU/TRADE/UNION: ICFTU concerned about direction Doha development agenda is going in, particularly in textiles (but also in public services)
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