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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8897

26 February 2005
Contents Publication in full By article 35 / 48
TIMETABLE / (eu) telecommunications

PT-PORTUGAL TELECOM has opened discussions with CONTROLINVESTE on the sale of its subsidiary LUSOMUNDO MEDIA. CONTROLINVESTE is said to be offering 300 million EUR for this acquisition, which is also of interest to PRISA and INVESTEC.

Contents

THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EP/HUMAN RIGHTS: EP calls on EU to sponsor or co-sponsor resolutions in Geneva on over thirty countries and on a series of civil and political rights, as well as economic, social and cultural rights
(EU) EP/TOGO: Parliament calls on new Togolese president to resign
(EU) EU/IVORY COAST: Parliament approves EU's targeted sanctions against list of Ivory Coast nationals - Call for prosecution of those responsible for human rights violations
(EU) EP/NEPAL: After monarchist coup d'état in Nepal, Parliament foresees mediation by Javier Solana or UN
(EU) EU/RUSSIA/HUMAN RIGHTS: Troika meets Monday - Consultation begins on human rights and minority rights
(EU) EU/EUROMED: Preparations for ministerial conference on 10 and 11 April in Luxembourg - Ten-year evaluation of political and security dialogue
(EU) EP/COMMISSION PROGRAMME: EPP-ED/PES polemic after legislative programme is approved despite “no” from left
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/CHINA: Market economy status, textile exports, arms embargo and exchange system: Peter Mandelson calls for new efforts from Beijing
(EU) EU/NEW ZEALAND: Ministerial troika hopes to support implementation of 2004 joint agenda between EU and New Zealand
(EU) EU/JHA COUNCIL/IMMIGRATION: Idea of information system goes down well
(EU) EU/JHA COUNCIL/POLICE:
(EU) EU/JHA COUNCIL/JUSTICE: Progress towards mandate on providing evidence - Agreement on criminal records - Confiscation of proceeds of crime
(EU) EU/AGRICULTURE-FISHERIES COUNCIL: Political agreement expected for Monday on transfer of boats to Asia and debate on rural development
(EU) EU/COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS/COMMISSION/DIALOGUE STRUCTURE: President Barroso announces that, in March, Lisbon strategy will be more dynamic, better targeted and balanced
(EU) EU/COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS/FINANCIAL PERSPECTIVES: Adopting Sir Albert Bore's opinion, Committee considers Commission's proposals for 2007-2013 are necessary minimum for 27-member Europe
(EU) EU/TRANSPORT: Commission's go-ahead to SNCF restructuring plan foreseen for 2 March
(EU) EU/TRANSPORT:
(EU) EU/COMPETITION:
(EU) EU/CUSTOMS:
(EU) EP/CULTURE: EP adopts without amendment Council common position amending 1999 decision on European Capitals of Culture, calling for changes in the future
(EU) EP/GLOBALISATION: MEPs react to Davos and Porto Alegre Forums
(EU) EU/PATENTS/GERMANY:
(EU) EP/COMPETITION: Most MEPs satisfied with how competition policy was implemented in 2003, apart from the Left and separatists
(EU) EP/STATE AID/PUBLIC SERVICES: Strong reaction to in't Veld Report - Left calls for framework directive on public services
(EU) EP/COMMON MARKET/SERVICES:
(EU) EU/TELECOMMUNICATIONS: EU and Asia unite to combat spam
(EU) EU/TELECOMMUNICATIONS: New Member States' telecoms operators urge the Commission to cut the digital divide
(EU) UN/WOMEN: Luxembourg's Marie-Josée Jacobs attends Women's commission
(EU) EU/SOCIAL AGENDA/POVERTY: Adequate social protection is required for a prosperous and cohesive Europe, says Caritas Europa
(EU) EU/ECONOMY: Rise in industrial orders
(EU) EU/COURT OF JUSTICE: Companies cannot oblige Commission to take action against Member States over competition issues
(EU) EU/COURT OF JUSTICE: 2004 was the Court of Justice's most productive year
TIMETABLE
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(EU) Telecommunications:
(EU) Telecommunications:
(EU) Nuclear:
(EU) Electricity:
(EU) Agro-foods:
(EU) Drinks:
(EU) Construction:
(EU) Finances:
(EU) Banks:
(EU) Banks:
(EU) Clothing:
(EU) Health:
(EU) Aluminium:
(EU) Oil:
€ VALUE IN DIFFERENT CURRENCIES ON 25/02/2005: