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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9415

27 April 2007
Contents Publication in full By article 26 / 44
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/competition

26/04/2007 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 25 April, the European Commission approved the proposed acquisition of Abbott Laboratories' in vitro diagnostics business (Abbott Diagnostics) by General Electric Company (GE) of the US. US based Abbott Diagnostics is one of the world's leading suppliers of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products to the healthcare profession. GE is also active in the healthcare sector. The Commission's examination concluded that the merged entity would not have the...

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THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EU/UNITED STATES: Washington Summit to focus on international issues, transatlantic economic integration, energy and climate change
(EU) EU/EU REFORM: Jose Manuel Barroso revises invitations to 12-13 May mini-summit in Sintra
(EU) EP/CROATIA: EU institutions ask Croatia to do more to reform civil service and judiciary and fight corruption
(EU) EP/POLAND: In Geremek case, legal committee will have to defend MEPs' rights and Parliament's independence
(EU) EP/FRAUD:
(EU) EP/CONSTITUTION:
(EU) EU/DEATH PENALTY:
(EU) EP/UKRAINE: EU must remain neutral in current political crisis and promote democratic compromise, says German presidency
(EU) EP/PALESTINE: Parliament calls for immediate release of journalist Alan Johnston
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/SPACE: In collaboration with ESA, Commission develops policy framework for development of European space sector
(EU) EU/WTO/DOHA: Peter Mandelson to meet Susan Schwab in Washington on Sunday - First of next three G4 meetings to be held on 17-18 May
(EU) EU/REGIONAL/COHESION: Lithuania's national plan and priorities for 2007-2013 approved by the Commission
(EU) EU/ENVIRONMENT: Commission publishes scientific atlas showing extent of agricultural nutrient pollution in EU
(EU) EU/AGRICULTURE: End of butter mountain
(EU) EU/SOCIAL DIALOGUE: Signing of Framework Agreement on Harassment and Violence at Work
(EU) EU/JHA:
(EU) EU/BUDGET:
(EU) EP/ENVIRONMENT: Parliament wants ambitious strategy for sustainable use of natural resources
(EU) EU/EP/ENVIRONMENT: Agreement in second reading on directive to establish coordinated management and assessment of flood risk in EU
(EU) EP/SWITZERLAND: EPP-ED and PES back Commission in its approach to Swiss cantonal system of taxation
(EU) EP/JHA/IMMIGRATION: Parliament approves formation of European rapid border intervention teams
(EU) EP/JHA: MEPs want to give Court of Justice more powers on visas, asylum and immigration
(EU) EP/SPACE: Galileo delays worry Parliament
(EU) EP/AIR TRANSPORT: Parliament stands firm on security standards - Conciliation procedure in coming weeks
(EU) EU/COMPETITION:
(EU) EU/COMPETITION:
(EU) EU/FISHERIES: European Parliament relaxes restrictions on aid for updating fishing fleet
(EU) EU/FISHERIES:
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(EU) EU/FINANCIAL SERVICES: Industry reacts positively to EP vote on payment services
(EU) EU/STATE AID: Commission authorises Netherlands financial support for extension of port of Rotterdam
(EU) EU/ITALY/AIR TRANSPORT:
(EU) EU/STATE AID/POLAND:
(EU) EU/STATE AID/SLOVENIA:
(EU) EU/STATE AID/ITALY:
(EU) EU/STATE AID/ESTONIA:
(EU) EU/STATE AID/NETHERLANDS:
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(EU) EU/ENERGY: UEAPME believes EU energy policy should tame key operators and release market potential
(EU) EU/URBAN TRANSPORT: Eurocities suggests European towns should group together their orders for cleaner vehicles
(EU) EU/EP/EQUALITY: 2007 European Year of Equal Opportunities for All
(EU) EU/LEGISLATION: Major legislation published in the Official Journal
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