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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9345

17 January 2007
Contents Publication in full By article 7 / 31
THE DAY IN POLITICS / (eu) ep/belarus

16/01/2007 (Agence Europe) - On 8 February in Brussels, the EPP-ED group at the European Parliament will be organising a Study Day on Belarus. Participants will include the 2006 Sakharov prize winner (awarded by the European Parliament), Alexander Milinkevitch. For further information: Marek Evison (Marek.evison@europarl.europa.eu). (hb)

 

Contents

A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
A Look Behind The News, by Ferdinando Riccardi: Preliminary reflection on European Commission's “energy package” and on the reactions it triggers
THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EP/PRESIDENCY: Hans-Gert Pöttering new president of the EP
(EU) EP/GROUPS: There is not unanimity over PES Group call for “cordon sanitaire” to isolate new far right group, ITS
(EU) EP/BULGARIA/ROMANIA: Warm welcome for Bulgarian and Romanian MEPs - Last speech by President Borrell
(EU) EU/SERBIA: Olli Rehn emphasises effect Sunday's elections will have on country's European future
(EU) EU/MIDDLE EAST: Javier Solana leaves for Middle East on Wednesday
(EU) EP/BELARUS:
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/CLIMATE: Commission conditionally accepts Belgian and Dutch plans for allocation of greenhouse gas emissions quotas
(EU) EU/UNITED STATES/GMO:
(EU) EU/ENVIRONMENT/INDUSTRY: Stavros Dimas proposes tough measures to reduce CO2 emissions from private cars
(EU) EU/JHA/INFORMAL COUNCIL: Timid progress on immigration - dissension remains strong on this issue
(EU) EU/JHA INFORMAL COUNCIL: Comparative study of Violent games at EU level
(EU) EU/JHA/INFORMAL COUNCIL:
(EU) EU/POLAND/RUSSIA: Before decisive meeting on Wednesday, Kyprianou says embargo on Polish meat is no longer justified
(EU) EU/MEDIA: Commission plans three stages and new consultations to attain media pluralism in Europe
(EU) EU/PUBLIC PROCUREMENT: Peter Mandelson says he's “open” to French proposals to help SMEs in public procurement
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission clears proposed acquisition of C-Map by Boeing
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission approves proposed acquisition of Ingman Foods by Arla
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission clears joint venture between An Post and Fortis subsidiary
(EU) EU/EPSCO/INFORMAL COUNCIL: Berlin meetings focus on quality of work and flexicurity (18-20 January)
(EU) EU/RESEARCH: Janez Potocnik to be in Israel on 17 and 18 January
(EU) EU/BUDGET: Anomalies detected in own resources system
(EU) EU/TAXATION:
(EU) EU/AGRICULTURE: German minister Seehofer will concentrate on eight areas
(EU) EU/GULF CC: Both parties express optimism and hope to conclude free trade agreement by April 2007
(EU) EU/FISHERIES: International implementation of stock management measures in the Mediterranean
(EU) EU/INTERNAL MARKET/EUROBAroMETER: Single market judged to have positive impact for most citizens and businesses
(EU) EU/ENERGY: CPMR identifies administrative obstacles affecting development of renewables in maritime regions
(EU) EU/LEGISLATION: Main legislative acts published in Official Journal
(EU) EU/REGIONS:
€ VALUE IN DIFFERENT CURRENCIES ON 16/01/2007: