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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9396
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THE DAY IN POLITICS / (eu) ep/future of europe

MEPs unanimous in expressing satisfaction at commitment of Angela Merkel and Presidency to Europe - Criticism of content and preparation of Berlin Declaration

Brussels, 28/03/2007 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel received many expressions of congratulations from the European Parliament, meeting in mini-session in Brussels, not for the substance of the “Declaration of Berlin” of 25 March - which in fact was criticised by several MEPs (see below) - but for her commitment towards Europe and her personal ability which, during the first three months of the German presidency, have given “fresh impetus” and “new...

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A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
A Look Behind The News, by Ferdinando Riccardi: Reflections on the chances for the new treaty to be negotiated by the end of the year and the consequences if it fails
THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EP/FUTURE OF EUROPE: MEPs unanimous in expressing satisfaction at commitment of Angela Merkel and Presidency to Europe - Criticism of content and preparation of Berlin Declaration
(EU) EU/NETHERLANDS/CONSTITUTION: Dutch government says starting point on EU reform should be Treaty of Nice
(EU) EU/ENLARGEMENT: Green light to member states for opening new chapter with Turkey and Croatia but subject to “benchmarks”
(EU) EU/GYMNICH: Kosovo, Middle East, Iran and neighbourhood policy on informal foreign affairs ministers meeting
(EU) EU/RUSSIA:
(EU) EP/CROATIA: Progress to be confirmed for accession in due course
(EU) EU/MIDDLE EAST: Solana invited to Arab summit in Riyadh: believes that “window of opportunity” is opening in favour of negotiated regulation between Israel and its Arab neighbours
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/FRAUD: Commission official charged in Brussels
(EU) EU/BUDGET: New Financial Regulation implementing rules adopted
(EU) EU/TAXATION: Commission launches debate on contribution of market-based instruments to sustainable development
(EU) EU/FISHERIES: Commission launches debate on gradual elimination of discarding from fishing vessels
(EU) EU/USA/ENERGY: Progress in energy cooperation, particularly in common approach on biofuels
(EU) EU/ENERGY: Piebalgs and Mandelson oppose creation of gas cartel between Russia, Algeria and Qatar
(EU) EU/ENERGY: Polish and Lithuanian parliaments call on EU27 to “remain loyal” to energy solidarity principle
(EU) EU/EIB/ENERGY: EIB plans to invest at least 4 billion EUR per year in energy sector over period 2007-2009
(EU) EU/ENVIRONMENT: EP/Council conciliation agreement on Life+ (€1.9bn for 2007-13) - Commission keeps central role
(EU) EP/ENVIRONMENT: Environment committee significantly bolsters Commission proposed measures to clean up EU surface waters by 2015
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission approves proposed acquisition of French bearings producer SNR by NTN of Japan
(EU) EU/JHA: EU expecting rise in illegal immigration over coming months - FRONTEX will be able to call on new control instruments
(EU) EP/JHA: Further warning over improper use of personal data
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission takes Spain before the Court for failing to lift illegal conditions imposed in E.ON bid for Endesa
(EU) EU/COURT OFJUSTICE: Certain provisions of Belgian tax legislation not in compliance with Community law
(EU) EU/RESEARCH: Launch of European security research programme
(EU) EU/EIB: Loan for repairs to road network in Bosnia-Herzegovina
(EU) EU/LEGISLATION: Main legislative acts in Official Journal
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