18/10/2004 (Agence Europe) - The 'Confrontations Europe' movement headed by former MEP Philippe Herzog is organising a conference at the European Parliament on 21 October on action priorities for services of general interest (utilities). To ensure synergy between the European Commission, MEPs and civil society stakeholders, Confrontations Europe has invited a series of different figureheads as speakers, including Claudie Haignere, French European Affairs Minister.