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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8805

13 October 2004
Contents Publication in full By article 32 / 41
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/drugs

12/10/2004 (Agence Europe) - Further to the withdrawal from the market of the drug Vioxx by Merck Sharp & Dohme on 30 September, the European Medicines Agency decided on 5 October to re-examine the data on cardiovascular safety for all non-steroidal anti-inflammatories in the coxib family, within the next two weeks.

Contents

A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
: Support for the Constitution, Etienne Davignon style
THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EP/BARROSO Commission: On Wednesday Conference of Presidents from political groups to tackle rejection of two Commissioners-designate - Rocco buttiglione and Laszlo Kovacs
(EU) EU/TURKEY/CYPRUS: Turkey calls for "clarification" on accession negotiations - Cyprus poses conditions - suspension at Coreper of debate on relations between EU and Northern Cyprus
(EU) EU/SUDAN: Council reiterates concerns for Darfur and threats of sanctions - Commission to propose extra 6 million EUR via Africa Peace Facility
(EU) EU/MIDDLE EAST: EU calls for immediate cessation of Israeli military operations in Gaza - Mr Solana announces measures to relaunch roadmap
(EU) EU/BALKANS/ICFY: At Carla del Ponte's request Council will step up pressure on Serbia, Bosnia and Croatia to fully cooperate with Hague tribunal
(EU) EU/DEATH SENTENCE: European Union again appeals for universal abolition of death penalty
(EU) EU/ESDP: Javier Solana takes stock and stresses his attachment to proposed civil-military planning unit
(EU) COUNCIL OF EUROPE: Assembly calls for measures to prevent "family voting"
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/INDIA: Council supports aims presented by Commission in strategic partnership between EU and India
(EU) EU/UNITED STATES: Commission welcomes FSC repeal but hopes to look at new system more closely
(EU) EU/MERCOSUR: Ministerial meeting in Lisbon on 20 October to attempt to conlcude free-trade negotiations
(EU) EU/INDUSTRIAL POLICY: Olli Rehn and Pascal Lamy present textile support strategy for 2005
(EU) EU/TRANSPORT: Commission expects to adopt proposal on liberalisation of port services after several Commissioners waive reservation about complying with social standards
(EU) EU/BUDGET 2005: Commission proposes adjustments to take aid for Turkish Cypriot community and Croatia into account
(EU) EU/TRADE UNIONS/CONSTITUTION: John Monks calls for constantly active social dimension - Lively discussion expected at ETUC steering committee
(EU) EU/2004 BUDGET/REGIONAL POLICY:
(EU) EU/INTERNAL MARKET: Commission to take court action against Germany over Volkswagen law
(EU) EU/ASYLUM: Jesuit Refugee Service denounces detention of asylum seekers - report on 14 European countries
(EU) EU/AGRICULTURE: Crisis management measures for cauliflower
(EU) EU/AGRICULTURE:
(EU) EU/FISHERIES:
(EU) ACP/EU: Council welcomes Court of Auditor's positive decision on implementation and results from EDF funded microprojects
(EU) EU/CONSUMERS: Regulation adopted on increased cooperation between competent national authorities to ensure consumer rights are respected
(EU) EP/TOURISM:
(EU) EU/PHYTOGENETICS:
(EU) EU/EIB: Loan to CNCE for financing SMEs through leasing operations
(EU) EU/EIB: Loan for improvements to healthcare infrastructure in Stockholm
(EU) EU/EIB: Mexico: EIB Loan of EUR 70 million for Volkswagen Mexico
(EU) EU/HEALTH: Health First Europe worried by impact of depression
(EU) COUNCIL OF EUROPE: New recommendation on rights for people with mental disorders
(EU) EU/DRUGS:
(EU) EU/SPORT/AUDIOVISUAL: Relationship between sport and television needs to be redefined, says Viviane Reding
(EU) EU/SOCIAL DIALOGUES/EXECUTIVES: New negotiations on gender equality at work
(EU) COUNCIL OF EUROPE:
(EU) OECD/EDUCATION/GERMANY:
(EU) EU/REGIONS/TRANSPORT: Conference of peripheral maritime regions of Europe asks if motorways of the sea can be instrument for accessibility and territorial cohesion or whether another tool needed?
(EU) EU/EESC/INDUSTRIAL CHANGES: Josly Piette explains EESC's visit to China facilitates discussions on industrial changes in China
(EU) EU/REGIONS:
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