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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8979

29 June 2005
Contents Publication in full By article 13 / 40
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/social/health
Over 14.5 European Health Insurance cards and provisional replacement certificates issued since launch of system

Brussels, 28/06/2005 (Agence Europe) - One year after it was launched on 1 June 2004, over 30 million EU citizens now hold their European Health Insurance card. This figure could reach 50 million this summer. The card, which replaces the E111 form, aims to simplify access to medical care when travelling in the EU. Nineteen countries are taking part in the system to be followed by: Lithuania (as of August 2005), the United Kingdom (from September on), and the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia,...

Contents

A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
A Look Behind The News, by Ferdinando Riccardi: A few comments on Tony Blair's future vision of Europe
THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EU/IRAN: European Union confirms willingness to cooperate, but reiterates its concerns
(EU) EU/RUSSIA: Moscow withdraws signature from border treaty with Estonia -Ratification is part of Liberty/Justice/Security area, EU points out
(EU) EU/TURKEY:
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/NUCLEAR: ITER will be built at Cadarache
(EU) EU/LIBYA: Commission and Libya move to cooperation on illegal immigration - appeals to launch projects
(EU) EU/ENERGY COUNCIL: Political agreement on proposals on trans-European networks in enlarged Europe and energy efficiency for end users
(EU) EU/TRANSPORT COUNCIL: "Pasing-in" period granted for digital tachographs, avenues for Community intervention in road safety and policy of “small steps” in aviation agreement with US
(EU) EU/FOOD SAFETY: EFSA's opinion on BSE and goat meat is partly reassuring but data available must be completed to allow quantitative risk assessment
(EU) EU/FISHERIES: Debate on eco-labelling of fisheries products
(EU) EU/CULTURE:
(EU) EU/INFORMAL CULTURE COUNCIL: Kick-off for new digitalisation programme on cultural heritage and establishment of “cultural itinerary” of founding fathers
(EU) EU/SOCIAL/HEALTH: Over 14.5 European Health Insurance cards and provisional replacement certificates issued since launch of system
(EU) EU/TRADE: New GSP approved last week excludes India for textile but not clothing exports
(EU) EU/TRADE: Commission to launch anti-dumping investigation on imports of Chinese footwear
(EU) EP/TRANSPORT:
(EU) EU/UNIONS/BRITISH PRESIDENCY: ETUC calls on presidency to prioritise social issues (notably by getting rid of opt-out on working time) and supporting European enlargement project
(EU) EU/EMU: Council ratifies stability pact
(EU) EU/ASEM/ECONOMY/OIL:
(EU) EP/BUDGET:
(EU) EU/COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE: Editorial by Judge Legal appears in French review causing a storm at Cfi
(EU) EU/COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE: For German public, “Turkish power” suggests more than just idea of might
(EU) EU/EUROPEAN LAW:
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Conditional green light to Pernod Ricard's acquisition of Allied Domecq
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Avenet's purchase of Memec authorised
(EU) EU/COMPETITION:
(EU) EU/SME UNION:
(EU) EU/EMU/CONFERENCE:
(EU) EU/MEDICINES: Twenty Member States support principle of six months compensatory period for paediatric medicines
(EU) EU/MEDICINES: European agency concludes coxibs examination
(EU) EP/TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Culture and education committee notes that cultural diversity should be guaranteed in broadcasting
(EU) EP/EXTERNAL AID: Parliament requests priority to be given to local businesses and demands contract beneficiaries respect international social and environmental rules
(EU) EP/INSURANCE: MEPs question Commission about Lloyd's activities and are still waiting for response to questions from “Perry” report
(EU) EP/DARFUR/DRC:
(EU) EP/HEALTH:
(EU) EP/INFORMATION SOCIETY: Parliament supports Commission priorities for Tunis summit
(EU) EP/BUDGET 2005:
(EU) EP/INTERNAL MARKET: According to UEAPME, software patents would be a blow to small and medium-sized enterprises
(EU) EP/FAIR TRADE:
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