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GENERAL NEWS / (eu) ep/culture/africa

Forceful appeal for consolidating relations between EU and Africa after Africa Week

Brussels, 16/09/2008 (Agence Europe) - Although there are no easy solutions to the problems of the African continent, constructive intercultural dialogue is necessary, said Hans-Gert Pöttering during the closing ceremony of the European Parliament's African Week on Thursday 11 September, in Brussels. In Mr Pöttering's view, European construction “may and must serve as an example for dialogue between cultures at African level”. The EP president - together with Gertrude Mongella, who...

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A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
A Look Behind The News, by Ferdinando Riccardi: Essential role of the EU in clarifying Russia-Ukraine relations
THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EU/TURKEY: Ankara says its geopolitical importance in Caucasus increases its prospects of EU accession - French presidency seeking to be “impartial” in accession negotiations
(EU) EU/HUMANITARIAN LAW: Beginning of political reflection on EU's role as platform for respect of international law
(EU) EU/EXTERNAL AID: Foreign affairs ministers welcome 2008 external aid implementation progress
(EU) EU/LISBON TREATY: European Commission does not appear to believe solution to Irish problem is possible before end of 2009 or beginning of 2010
(EU) EU/CROATIA: Zagreb still has “homework” to do before November if it wants to be given timetable for conclusion of accession talks
(EU) EU/PHILIPPINES:
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/SPACE: Commission prepares future of GMES, renamed Kopernikus
(EU) EU/COURT OF JUSTICE: Undertaking in dominant position cannot refuse ordinary orders to prevent parallel exports
(EU) EU/ENVIRONMENT: 7th European Mobility Week on improving air quality in towns
(EU) EU/AGRICULTURE: Member states welcome plan to distribute fruit and vegetables to school pupils
(EU) EU/ADMINISTRATION: “Best Idea for Red Tape Reduction Award” launched
(EU) EU/ECB:
(EU) EU/REGIONS:
(EU) EU/TAXATION: European Commission proposes options for improving savings tax directive
(EU) EP/WTO/DOHA: Mandelson hoping for further ministerial meeting this autumn to conclude agreement on basis of July compromise
(EU) EU/TRADE: China appeals against WTO ruling on vehicle spare parts
(EU) EU/ANTIDUMPING: Vietnam urges EU not to extend duties against shoe exports
(EU) EU/ANTIDUMPING:
(EU) EU/ANTIDUMPING:
(EU) EU/STATE AID: Commission makes Polish shipyard dossier a priority
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Go-ahead to proposed acquisition of Alliance & Leicester by Banco Santander
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission approves Sony's acquisition of Bertelsmann's share in Sony BMG
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission approves acquisition of Kirchner by Strabag and refers review of local asphalt market to German competition authority
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission approves proposed acquisition of EPCOS by TDK
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission clears proposed acquisition of joint control over Italian energy supplier Enia Energia by Centrex, ZMB and EnIa S.p.A.
(EU) EU/COMPETITION:
(EU) EU/REGIONS: Jean-Marie Beaupuy hopes to create tools for effective governance at regional level
(EU) EU/EIB/ROMANIA:
(EU) EU/INTERNET: ENISA seeks to improve electronic communications network security
(EU) EU/ECONOMY: Inflation down in August
(EU) EU/EESC/PLENARY SESSION: Climate change and energy policy dominate debate
(EU) EP/CULTURE/AFRICA: Forceful appeal for consolidating relations between EU and Africa after Africa Week
(EU) EP/CULTURE: Three films compete for LUX 2008 prize
(EU) EP/COMMUNICATION: Launch of European Parliament webtv
(EU) EU/LEGISLATION: Main acts published in Official Journal of EU
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