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THE DAY IN POLITICS / (eu) ep/denmark/future of europe

Arnold explains that Denmark, an old hand at referendums, is right in middle of reflection phase

Brussels, 22/02/2006 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday the president of the European Affairs Committee at the Folketing (Danish parliament), Elisabeth Arnold, informed the Constitutional Affairs Committee at the European Parliament what was happening in her country with regard to the “period of reflection” on the future of Europe. After six European referendums since joining the EEC in 1973, Denmark has had a long and rich experience in public debates. Ms Arnold stressed that “Denmark is a...

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THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EP/DENMARK/FUTURE OF EUROPE: Arnold explains that Denmark, an old hand at referendums, is right in middle of reflection phase
(EU) EU/GERMANY: Bundestag wants to set up “early warning system” in Brussels - Volker Kauder visit
(EU) EU/PALESTINE: Quartet weekly update - Solana provides assurances on aid to Palestinian Authority
(EU) EU/IRAN: Javier Solana expects more of an effort from Tehran
(EU) EU/IRAN: Russian-Iranian discussions resume on Friday in Tehran
(EU) EP/TURKEY:
(EU) EP/ARAB LEAGUE: Arab league calls for enhancing dialogue against those pushing “clash of civilisations” and encourages EU to maintain aid to Palestinians and fair in its demands
(EU) EU/NATO/ASSEMBLIES: For reinforcement of EU/NATO relations
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/ECONOMY: Commission encouraged after evaluating stability and convergence programmes of 23 countries - Italy proposes measures able to correct excessive debt
(EU) EU/FINANCIAL PERSPECTIVES: The three EU institutions pledge to finalise agreement in April on EU budget for 2007-2013, despite deep disagrement between Council and Parliament - EP warns it may cancel 1999 Inter-institutional Agreement
(EU) EU/MONEY LAUNDERING: Commission launches new consultation exercise over 3rd Money Laundering Directive
(EU) EU/UN/WESTERN SAHARAN REFUGEES: EU to cooperate with UN in Algeria
(EU) UE/COMPETITION/ENERGY: Prime Minister Zapatero against E.ON takeover but will not use veto - Rebecca Harms and unions are opposed
(EU) EU/INTERNAL MARKET: EBA and RGA regret exclusion of gambling from scope of “services” directive
(EU) EU/TRANSPORT: Jacques Barrot wants Member States to do more to improve road safety
(EU) EU/TRANSPORT: Commission to harmonise interpretation and application of regulation boosting air passenger rights
(EU) EU/SUPERMARKETS:
(EU) EU/FINANCIAL SERVICES:
(EU) EU/INNOVATION: Commission proposes creation of European technology institute as pole of European excellence - Barroso denies having developed partnership with microsoft
(EU) EU/JHA COUNCIL/asylum: List of safe countries proposed by Franco Frattini will be revised for April Council
(EU) EU/JHA COUNCIL/BORDERS: Ministers adopt Community border code
(EU) EU/JHA COUNCIL/JUSTICE: Agreement on European order for payment procedure - No real progress on European evidence warrant
(EU) EU/JHA COUNCIL/TERRORISM: Franco Frattini welcomes adoption of directive on data retention
(EU) EU/EDUCATION COUNCIL/YOUTH: Spring European Council at centre of Ministerial reflection - interim report “Education and Training 2010” - language learning
(EU) EU/AVIAN FLU: France and Netherlands can vaccinate certain poultry against H5N1
(EU) EU/COURT OF AUDITORS: Agriculture, research and aid to Turkey and Asian victims of tsunami on Court's programme in 2006
(EU) EP/COURT OF JUSTICE: Budgetary Control Committee wants judges to declare financial interests and settle issue of private use of company cars
(EU) EP/INSURANCE: Committee of Inquiry into Equitable Life says Victims should come first
(EU) EP/ECONOMY: European and national parliamentarians discuss ways for growth in euro-zone
(EU) EU/COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS/SERVICES: Committee calls for framework directive on services of general economic interest
(EU) EU/JHA/CARTOONS: In Mr Frattini's view, freedom of expression not negotiable, but “not acceptable” to reproduce cartoons at centre of crisis
(EU) COUNCIL OF EUROPE: New ECRI reports on racism in Estonia, Lithuania, Spain and Romania
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