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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9175

20 April 2006
Contents Publication in full By article 40 / 47
ECONOMIC INTERPENETRATION / (eu)telecommunications

Australian investment and advisory firm BABCOCK AND BROWN placed on offer for Irish telephone operator EIRCOM on Friday. It is proposing 2.36 billion euro in cash (2.2 euro per share). It has already bought 28.8% of the capital on the market. EIRCOM's biggest shareholder is the EIRCOM ESOT TRUSTEE fund, which has 21.6% of the capital.

Contents

A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
A Look Behind The News, by Ferdinando Riccardi: Three conclusions on the European debate on economic nationalism
THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EU/ESDP: EU examines ways to enhance rapid deployment of civilian capabilities
(EU) EU/BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA: Christian Schwarz Schilling says ten years after end of war, international community should “stand back”
(EU) EP/EGYPT:
(EU) EU/GERMANY/CONSTITUTION: Angela Merkel's declaration on European policy at Bundestag on 11 May
(EU) EU/JAPAN/INDONESIA: Javier Solana's visit - EU/Japan Summit
(EU) EU/NEW ZEALAND: EU hopes to develop its commitment in South Pacific region - Observation of elections on Iles of Fiji
(EU) EU/ESTONIA/CONSTITUTION:
(EU) EP/CONSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEE: Debate on next steps for period of reflection, discussion with Commissioner Wallström on communication policy, developments in COSAC and European Agency of Fundamental Rights
(EU) EP/PALESTINE: Markus Ferber suggests holding a conference of international donors
(EU) EP/LANDMINES/COLOMBIA: EP rallies to task
(EU) EP/PALESTINE:
(EU) EP/WOMEN/LATIN AMERICA: Increase in numbers of women murdered is political problem, say MEPs at public hearing
(EU) EP/HUMAN RIGHTS: Edward McMillan-Scott proposes creation of independent institution to promote democracy and human rights, notably to meet the challenge of the Arab world
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/COMPETITIVENESS: Main subjects for informal Council will be research budget, globalisation and directive on services
(EU) EP/RESEARCH:
(EU) EU/WTO/DOHA: Decisive session of agricultural negotiations committee in Geneva as end of April deadline approaches - new blow as Rob Portman's departure adds to pessimistic atmosphere
(EU) EP/ECB: Committee on economic and monetary affairs approves Jürgen Stark's appointment but is not pleased with procedure followed
(EU) EP/CHERNOBYL: In run-up to commemoration of accident, Greens call on Commission to publish exhaustive list of consequences of disaster - No to "manipulation" of figures by nuclear lobby
(EU) EP/USA:
(EU) EU/HEALTH/FLU:
(EU) EU/AUSTRIAN PRESIDENCY/SUBSIDIARITY: St Pölten conference conclusions for June summit to be mentioned - Michel Delebarre: “this will mean involving all levels of competency in elaboration of European policies”
(EU) EU/INTERNAL MARKET: infringement proceedings against six Member States in areas of insurance, public procurement and company law
(EU) EU/SERVICES: Commision pursues infringement procedures against France (architects, bio-medical) and Netherlands (security services)
(EU) EU/COMPETITION:
(EU) EU/COMPETITION:
(EU) EU/INFORMATION SOCIETY: European Emergency Number Association complains about lack of information for citizens
(EU) EU/SERVICES/TOURISM: ECTAA welcomes European Commission's revised proposal
(EU) EU/WORLD BANK/ICFTU:
(EU) EU/COURT OF JUSTICE: Philippe Léger suggests importers of cotton-type bed linen originating in Egypt, India and Pakistan be reimbursed anti-dumping duty paid
(EU) EU/GREENS/YOUTH/SOCIAL: Young European Greens show solidarity with youth of France in resisting CPE
(EU) EU/CPE/IFRI:
(EU) EU/SOCIAL DIALOGUE:
(EU) EU/COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE: Germany and two broadcasters challenge Commission's decision on aid for hertzian digital television
(EU) EU/JHA/BORDERS: Community border code to take effect this autumn
(EU) EU/JHA: May seminar on European Family and Succession Law
(EU) EU/AMCHAM:
ECONOMIC INTERPENETRATION
(EU) Property:
(EU) Property:
(EU)Telecommunications:
(EU) Telecommunications:
(EU) Informatics:
(EU) Informatics:
(EU) Agrifood:
(EU) Drinks:
(EU) Banks:
€ VALUE IN DIFFERENT CURRENCIES ON 19/04/2006: