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GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/social/health

Vladimir Spidla prepared to legislate on prevention of musculoskeletal disorders

Brussels, 04/06/2007 (Agence Europe) - In order to improve the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), which threaten an increasing number of workers and which, according to estimates, represent 53% of all work-related diseases in the EU, Commissioner Vladimir Spidla (Employment/Social Affairs) announced on Monday that he was prepared to legislate on this issue. However, he is still waiting for responses from the European social partners to the second consultation, which...

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A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
A Look Behind The News, by Ferdinando Riccardi: Project for Mediterranean Union is unrealistic and indecisive
THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EU/TURKEY: EU prepares to open three further chapters of negotiations, but urges Ankara to step up reforms
(EU) EU/EU REFORM: “Amato group” proposal for reduced and simplified Treaty - Romano Prodi issues warning to Poland and Czech Republic
(EU) EP/PLENARY SESSION: Brussels mini plenary session focuses on future EU Treaty, Russia, Middle East and human rights
(EU) EU/G8:
(EU) EU/RUSSIA/UKRAINE:
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/ENERGY COUNCIL: Debate on internal market and unbundling
(EU) EU/ TRADE DEFENCE: Ten representatives of European industry accuse Peter Mandelson of blocking use of antidumping measures
(EU) EU/TRANSPORT: Maritime transport and aviation on agenda of Council of 7 and 8 June - Decision on funding of Galileo expected for October
(EU) EU/ENVIRONMENT: Informal Essen Council sinks foundations for future industrial and ecological policy to guarantee sustainable development and climate protection
(EU) EU/UNITED STATES: Commission adjourns publication of report on visa reciprocity
(EU) EU/IMMIGRATION: Franco Frattini openly criticises Malta for abandoning illegal immigrants
(EU) RUSSIA/VISAS:
(EU) EU/COUNCIL OF EUROPE:
(EU) EU/WTO/DOHA: G4 keeps results of its discussions secret - Celso Amorim says 19-22 June meeting will be decisive
(EU) EU/TRADE DEFENCE:
(EU) EU/SOCIAL/HEALTH: Vladimir Spidla prepared to legislate on prevention of musculoskeletal disorders
(EU) EU/COMMISSION/FRAUD: Investigation into case of false invoices
(EU) EU/CLIMATE: Commission gives conditional approval to Finland's national CO2 emissions allocation plan 2008-2012
(EU) EU/FISHERIES: Agreement on eel recovery measures
(EU) EU/FISHERIES: Commission proposes new tariff quotas for import of some fisheries products
(EU) EU/RAIL TRANSPORT: Possibility of compromise between Council and EP on third rail package if EP concedes on some demands
(EU) EU/COURT OF JUSTICE: Court to decide on legality of cross-border sales of alcohol via internet
(EU) EU/FINANCIAL SERVICES: European Socialists and US Democrats launch call to action on hedge funds
(EU) EU/ECB: Jean-Claude Trichet calls for reform
(EU) EU/EESC/COMMISSION: Margot Walström and Dimitris Dimitriadis sign addendum to cooperation protocol between Commission and Committee
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(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Candle manufacturer suspected of abuse of dominant position
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(EU) EU/AIR TRANSPORT:
(EU) EU/ROAD TRANSPORT:
(EU) EU/LEGISLATION: Main legislative acts published in Official Journal
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