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THE DAY IN POLITICS / (eu) eu/australia

Ministerial Troika speaks of Iraqi elections, developments in Iran and situation in Asia after tsunami

Brussels, 04/02/2005 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday, in Luxembourg, Jean Asselborn on behalf of the Luxembourg Presidency and Benita Ferrero-Waldner representing the European Commission met Alexander Downer, Australian Foreign Minister.

The Luxembourg Presidency stresses in a press release that the geographic distance between the EU and Australia has not prevented a “fruitful” exchange of views on the problems and challenges facing the two partners. Discussions covered international...

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A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
A Look Behind The News, by Ferdinando Riccardi: Constitution: VGE's and Mario Monti's thoughts on ratification
THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EU/UNITED STATES: Brussels and Washington are “natural allies” in combating human rights violations in world but their “tactics” sometimes differ (IRAN, Cuba, China), Kozak explains
(EU) EU/MIDDLE EAST: Ferrero-Waldner in Egypt, Israel and Palestinian Territories (7 and February)
(EU) EU/BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA: Complete reform of police and cooperation with ICTY are essential conditions for bringing Sarajevo closer to EU, Paddy Ashdown says
(EU) EU/AUSTRALIA: Ministerial Troika speaks of Iraqi elections, developments in Iran and situation in Asia after tsunami
(EU) EU/GEORGIA:
(EU) EU/IRAN/NUCLEAR: Tension flares between Teheran and Washington amid new allegations that iran is flouting its commitments
(EU) EP/SAUDI ARABIA:
(EU) EP/TURKEY:
(EU) EP/IRAQ:
(EU) EP/MAURITANIA:
(EU) EP/VATICAN:
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/INTERNAL MARKET/SERVICES: Commission states it does not intend to restate its proposal on internal market services
(EU) EU/COMMISSION/ECONOMY: Creation of new group of economic experts, chaired by Barroso
(EU) EU/CYPRUS: Preliminary agreement on Green Line regulation on trade
(EU) EU/STATE AID: First meeting between Member States and Commission over change of regional state aid rules - Neelie Kroes speaks to European Parliament of her ambitions
(EU) EU/ECONOMY:
(EU) EU/COMPETITION:
(EU) EU/FISHERIES/TSUNAMI: Commission to propose to send EU fishing boats to stricken parts of Asia this Wednesday
(EU) EU/SPACE: “Earth & Space week” to be held in Brussels from 12 to 20 February by Commission and ESA, with Commissioner Verheugen and Jean-Jacques Dordain
(EU) EU/AGRICULTURE: Ten new appellations for agricultural products
(EU) EU/TRADE: New and improved “Expanding Export Helpdesk”
(EU) EU/EMU: Jean-Claude Trichet calls for in-depth examination of activities of Citigroup on bond market
(EU) EU/TAXATION: Commission launches public consultation on VAT rules applicable to various long-distance services
(EU) EU/TRADE/CAP:
(EU) EP/INTERNAL MARKET/SERVICES: Creation of working group to accompany proposal of directive on services
(EU) EP/CONSUMERS: MEPs wish to strengthen consumer protection against unfair trade practice
(EU) EP/MEP STATUS: Campaign for Parliament Reform welcomes Jean-Claude Juncker's intention to reach decision under Luxembourg Presidency
(EU) EP/REACH:
(EU) EP/AGRICULTURE: Aubert Report recommends ambitious strategy for organic farming - MEPs disappointed about commission Action Plan's lack of detail on research
(EU) EU/TOURISM: European tourism should focus on sustainability and quality to ensure respect of the environment and high quality jobs
(EU) EP/FINANCIAL PERSPECTIVES:
(EU) EU/EIB: EIB Activity Report for 2004 shows its attachment to achieving Lisbon goals
(EU) EU/LUXEMBOURG PRESIDENCY/EQUALITY: Beijing+10 reinforces goals set out in Beijing in 1995 - Marie-Josée Jacobs says Luxembourg Presidency will ensure gender dimension is not sacrificed to economic imperatives - Vladimir Spidla says more women are working
(EU) EU/CULTURE: 27 cities get Town Twinning Gold Stars
(EU) UE/OLAF: Allegations about travel expense claims by members of Economic and Social Committee
(EU) EU/TRADE: Strict rules for import of Iranian pistachios
(EU) EU/COURT OF JUSTICE: Ruling on Tetra Laval case expected on 15 February
(EU) EU/COURT OF JUSTICE: Advocate General Luis Miguel Poiares Maduro to publish conclusions on Marks and Spencer case on 7 April
(EU) EP/JUSTICE/WOMEN:
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