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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9175

20 April 2006
Contents Publication in full By article 41 / 47
ECONOMIC INTERPENETRATION / (eu) telecommunications

British group YELL is the sole remaining bidder for the 59.9% of TPI - TELEFONICA PUBLICIDAD E INFORMACION, the directories subsidiary of Spanish operator TELFONICA, after CARLYLE and KOHLBERG KRAVIS ROBERTS dropped out.

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: