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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9266

16 September 2006
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GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/norway
Progress in energy dialogue

Brussels, 15/09/2006 (Agence Europe) - Meeting in Brussels on Friday within the framework of the EU-Norway energy dialogue, energy commissioner Andris Piebalgs and Norwegian energy minister Odd Enoksen reaffirmed their mutual interest in close consultation on energy matters. Mr Piebalgs again expressed his wish that Norway joins the Energy Community very soon. Discussions focussed on the Commission's Green Paper and the future for oil and gas in the European Economic Area. Mr Piebalgs set...

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THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EU/COUNCIL/MIDDLE EAST: EU supports formation of Palestinian national unity government but remains cautious about lifting restrictions - TIM is extended - A European contribution for Lebanon-Syria border?
(EU) EU/IRAN/NUCLEAR: Solana notes progress but Council remains cautious
(EU) EU/COUNCIL/CIA: Ministers call on United States to respect international law
(EU) EU/IRAQ: EU backs International Compact for Iraq, but makes demands on its operation
(EU) EU/COUNCIL/KOSOVO:
(EU) EU/DARFUR:
(EU) EU/BALKANS/COUNCIL: conclusions on Bosnia-Herzegovina & Montenegro
(EU) EU/TURKEY: Mandelson believes it is vital to allay fears about globalisation in order to hold rational debate on Turkey's place in EU
(EU) EU/UN COUNCIL:
(EU) EP/CIA: Spain denies involvement in CIA's illegal activities and says it will ask Member States to react to President Bush's comments - MEPs call for clear response from Council and Commission
(EU) EU/TUNISIA/REDMH:
(EU) EU/DRC: After his visit to Kinshasa, Javier Solana welcomes meeting between President Kabila and Vice-President Bemba
(EU) EU/WORLD BANK/IMF/HUMAN RIGHTS: According to Eurodad, Finnish EU Presidency should protest against action taken by Singapore
(EU) EP/EMPA/LEBANON: MEPs and European and Mediterranean parliaments campaign for information
(EU) EP/SYRIA:
(EU) EP/LEBANON: Some MEPs believe EU should be more actively involved in Lebanon
(EU) EP/HUMAN RIGHTS: Gal report calls for competence of Human Rights agency to be extended to third pillar
(EU) EP/PHILIPPINES:
(EU) EP/ESDP: Survey commissioned by Karl von Wogau shows how much defence duplication costs EU
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/FISHERIES: Commission sets out strategy for setting quotas
(EU) EU/TRADE/CHINA: Commission finally asks for WTO arbitration on Chinese auto parts case
(EU) EU/INTERNAL MARKET: Germany brings action against Commission communication on low-value public contracts
(EU) EU/NORWAY: Progress in energy dialogue
(EU) EU/GMO/UNITED STATES: Confirmation of presence of American transgenic rice in EU - Rice is not dangerous, according to EFSA
(EU) EU/ENVIRONMENT/TRANSPORT: Launch of European Mobility Week with focus on controlling climate change - Commissioner Dimas announces urban transport guidelines
(EU) EU/RESEARCH: 2nd 'European Researchers' Night'
(EU) EP/ENERGY: NGOs and Industry discuss Green Paper and long-term investment in energy at European Parliament
(EU) EP/ENVIRONMENT: EP Committee does not want LIFE PLUS environment Fund to return to national control
(EU) EP/SINGLE HEADQUARTERS: Campaign to reform European Parliament writes to European Commission
(EU) EP/2004 BUDGET: Budgetary Control Committee recommends budget discharge, but criticises handling of Strasbourg buildings affair
(EU) EP/MEDICINES: No agreement on innovative therapies
(EU) EP/BUDGETS/COHESION: Nathalie Griesbeck advocates greater clarity with structural funds
(EU) EU/COURT OF JUSTICE: Uranium enrichment contracts between EU companies and third countries not covered by control of European Atomic Energy Provision Agency
(EU) EU/ECONOMY: Inflation hits 2.3% in August
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Neelie Kroes argues for modern, proactive industrial policy
(EU) EU/ECONOMY: Employment levels up in euro zone and EU25
(EU) EU/ECONOMY: Labour costs rise
(EU) EU/COMPETITION:
(EU) EU/MERCOSUR:
(EU) EP/IMMIGRATION:
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SUPPLEMENT
EUROPE/DOCUMENTS N° 2441: Trans-European Transport Networks: Annual
Report - Coordinator Karel Van Miert
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