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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8904

9 March 2005
Contents Publication in full By article 36 / 36
GENERAL NEWS / € value in different currencies on 08/03/2005

Contents

A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
A Look Behind The News, by Ferdinando Riccardi: Jacques Delors's teachings against Europe's embittered people
THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EU/EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Member States to hold initial exchange of views on EU's future diplomatic service on Thursday, on basis of joint note by Mr Solana and Mr Barroso - What institutional role for EEAS?
(EU) EP/LEBANON: Nicolas Schmit assures Presidency will spare no effort to find political solution in accordance with wishes of most Lebanese - Louis Michel admits timetable on Neighbourhood Policy will depend on developments on the ground
(EU) EP/NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION: Schmit and Michel underline need to bring North Korea back to six-party talks and to convince Iran to give up nuclear projects
(EU) EU/TURKEY: Commission criticises “unacceptable” failings in customs union agreement
(EU) EU/MOLDOVA: Commission and Parliament generally satisfied with elections of 6 March - Schroedter foresees difficulties
(EU) EU/IRAQ:
(EU) EP/EPP-ED/WORLD WAR:
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/ECOFIN/STABILITY PACT: Juncker sceptical on chances of agreement by all 25 - List of “relevant factors” remains most delicate problem -Juncker to meet Schröder on Tuesday evening
(EU) EU/ECOFIN: Contributions to European Council on BEPG and European growth initiative
(EU) EU/EUROGROUP: No agreement on reform of Pact - further meeting on 20 March
(EU) EU/BUDGET 2006: Council adopts priorities for 2006 budget: rigour and priority to conclusions of European Council of Lisbon
(EU) EU/TRADE/ITALY:
(EU) EU/TRANSPORT: EU-US negotiations kick-off again with aim of concluding Trans-Atlantic aviation agreement
(EU) EU/COMPETITIVENESS COUNCIL/SERVICES: Luxembourg presidency guarantees directive on services as it stands, will not be applied
(EU) EU/COMPETITIVENESS COUNCIL: More favourable environment for business dominates Council's debates
(EU) EP/STABILITY PACT: EPP-ED and ALDE groups oppose making stability pact more flexible
(EU) EP/PATENTS/SOFTWARE: Sharp reactions to adoption of common position on computer implemented invention patents
(EU) EP/COMMISSION:
(EU) EU/CLIMATE/POLAND:
(EU) EU/UNITED STATES/TRADE/ENLARGEMENT:
(EU) EU/WOMEN: President Barroso announces creation of Institute for Gender Equality with EUR 52.7 million budget for 2007-2013, Vladimir Spidla says
(EU) EU/WOMEN/EESC: Anne-Marie Sigmund pays tribute to Anna Lindh
(EU) EU/INFORMATION SOCIETY/ENTERPRISE: Commission inaugurates “Your Europe” portal to make life easier for business
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission authorises Cinven to acquire France Télécom Câble and NC Numéricâble
(EU) EU/COMPETITION:
(EU) EU/COUNCIL OF EUROPE:
(EU) EU/DEVELOPMENT: Louis Michel continues tour of European capitals
(EU) EP/CROATIA: Priority reforms for Croatia's European accession
(EU) COUNCIL OF EUROPE/AUDIOVISUAL/MEDIA: The 46 want to safeguard freedom of expression
(EU) COUNCIL OF EUROPE/CHECHNYA:
(EU) EU/REGIONAL: Addressing President Barroso, Riccardo Illy deplores lack of EU vision on future - exemption for small airports from EU guidelines
(EU) EU/COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS/FEDERALISM: “To make the notion of a Europe of citizens live”, Bavarian minister Eberhard Sinner calls for “competencies and responsibilities to be defined at all levels”
(EU) EU/EESC/MARCH SESSION: Rural development at centre of work
(EU) EU/EESC/FUTURE OF EUROPE: Launch of “Thursday Meetings”
€ VALUE IN DIFFERENT CURRENCIES ON 08/03/2005:
 USD  1.3246  CHF  1.5509  EEK  15.6466  ROL  35867  HKD  10.3317 
 JPY  138.94  ISK  79.39  HUF  241.53  SIT  239.69  NZD  1.7964 
 DKK  7.4448  NOK  8.201  LTL  3.4528  SKK  37.604  SGD  2.1502 
 GBP  0.6889  BGN  1.9559  LVL  0.6963  TRY  1.6792  KRW  1330.3 
 SEK  9.0499  CYP  0.5823  MTL  0.4313  AUD  1.6655  ZAR  7.7414 
 CZK  29.523  PLN  3.889  CAD