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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9275

29 September 2006
Contents Publication in full By article 10 / 36
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/environment/cote d'ivoire
Commissioner Dimas strongly condemns illegal and criminal export of European toxic waste to Côte d'Ivoire - new initiatives announced

Brussels, 28/09/2006 (Agence Europe) - The scandal of the serious toxic pollution which has caused the deaths of eight people in Côte d'Ivoire following the illegal export of dangerous waste of European origin will have effects on European legislation, Stavros Dimas, European Environment Commissioner announced. He was speaking in the Estonian port of Paldiski where the Probo Koala, sailing under the Panamanian flag but hired by a Dutch company, is now berthed. At the end of August, the...

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A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
A Look Behind The News, by Ferdinando Riccardi: in what conditions could Doha round still be saved?
THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EP/LEBANON: “Let's join forces” to reach lasting peace in Middle East, Prime Minister Siniora tells MEPs, who stress their solidarity with Lebanon but also with Israel's right to exist - Idea of CSCE for Middle East is gaining ground
(EU) EP/DARFUR: MEPs, Finnish Presidency and Commission urge Sudan to accept UN force - Barroso and Michel will soon be in Khartoum, Franco Frattini announces - Peace “is finished”, Glenys Kinnock deplores
(EU) EP/TURKEY: Further reactions to vote on Eurlings Report
(EU) EU/LEBANON: Straight talking from outgoing head of EU delegation to Lebanon
(EU) EU/AFRICA: European Commission to go as collegial entity for first time to Africa for working meeting with Commission of African Union (Addis Ababa, 2 October)
(EU) EU/IRAN: Solana and Larijani advance on nuclear dossier
(EU) EP/REFORM: Green light for measures proposed by President Borrell
(EU) EP/ETA:
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/ENVIRONMENT/COTE D'IVOIRE: Commissioner Dimas strongly condemns illegal and criminal export of European toxic waste to Côte d'Ivoire - new initiatives announced
(EU) EP/BULGARIA/RACISM:
(EU) EU/ANTIDUMPING: Suspense over definitive duties on imports of Chinese and Vietnamese shoes
(EU) EU/FISHERIES: Commission proposes reduction of around 30% per year on catches of main deep-sea species
(EU) EU/EMPLOYMENT: Vladimír Špidla gives boost to first-ever European-wide job fair
(EU) EU/ROAD SAFETY/TECHNOLOGY: Commission delighted with new initiative to improve awareness of intelligent vehicle systems
(EU) EU/HEALTH: Commission calls for early application of International Health Regulations, especially flu-related provisions
(EU) EU/TERRORISM/TRANSPORT: Regulatory Committee for Civil Aviation Security gives positive opinion on additional security rules
(EU) EP/ENERGY: Report on adoption of energy efficiency action plan causes discontent at European Parliament
(EU) EP/BUDGET: EP and Mayor sign real estate purchase agreement in Strasbourg
(EU) EP/COUNCIL OF EUROPE/EUROMED/AGRICULTURE: Study days on agricultural prospects - fears regarding free trade
(EU) EP/COHESION: Opinion in line with strategic guidelines on cohesion
(EU) EP/2006 BUDGET: EP against Council decision not to grant additional funding for various actions
(EU) EP/BUDGET:
(EU) EP/FISHERIES:
(EU) EP/SERVICES OF GENERAL INTEREST:
(EU) EP/EDUCATION: Trüpel report encourages life-long learning
(EU) EP/EDUCATION: Adoption of Prets report on European mobility charter
(EU) EP/EPP-eD/SUMMER UNIVERSITY: Round table on jobs proposes directive on “rest time” rather than on working time and Commissioner in charge of “better legislation” directive
(EU) EU/EESC/ENERGY: Economic and Social Committee favour diversified energy mix and important role for nuclear
(EU) EU/FISHERIES: Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation decides to increase controls and improve decision-making procedures
(EU) EU/COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE/MEDICINE: Laboratories prevented from limiting parallel trade in medicines
(EU) EU/RESEARCH: Europe rewards its young scientists
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission launches public consultation on consolidate guidance concerning jurisdiction in merger control
(EU) EU/COURT OF JUSTICE/COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE: Turks call on European justice system more and more
(EU) EU/BUSINESSES:
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