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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9743

19 September 2008
Contents Publication in full By article 33 / 33
GENERAL NEWS / € value in different currencies on 18/09/2008

Contents

A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
A Look Behind The News, by Ferdinando Riccardi: Lack of coordinated stance on energy is EU's first weakness when faced with Russia - Need for progress is pressing
THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EU/RWANDA: Commission welcomes way elections took place and progress accomplished although more effort still needed
(EU) EU/TOGO: Plea from Prime Minister Houngbo and Commissioner Michel for greater support from donors in economic relaunch of democratic Togo
(EU) EU/SYRIA: Four human rights groups criticise Syria and call on EU to act on trial deemed improper
(EU) EP/TUNISIA: European Socialist Group's “anxiety and concern” after human rights activist is sentenced to jail
(EU) EU/BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA: Call for consensus on European integration
(EU) EU/ALBANIA: Commission demands additional measures for fighting corruption and organised crime
(EU) EP/LISBON TREATY:
(EU) EU/GEORGIA:
(EU) EU/CUBA:
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/COUNCIL: EU ministers begin reflection on challenges and needs
of CAP of future
(EU) EU/AGRICULTURE:
(EU) EU/JHA: Launch of new drugs action plan
(EU) EU/MULTILINGUALISM: Commission presents new strategy to encourage greater use of languages
(EU) EU/TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Commission pursues infringement procedures
(EU) EU/INTERNET: Commission consults on future regulatory principles for broadband internet access
(EU) EU/SWITZERLAND: Switzerland and EU are close to finalising agreement on goods transport
(EU) EU/ANTIDUMPING: Majority of member states are against extending duties on imports of Chinese and Vietnamese footwear
(EU) EU/TRADE: Chinese market still attracts European business but is slow to open up further
(EU) EU/TRADE: China comes closer to market economy
(EU) EU/TRADE: Taiwan will continue to press its case despite European proposal to review ITA
(EU) EP/FOOD CRISIS: Swift action needed if billion euro for developing countries is to be of use - Opinion of budget committee on 22 September
(EU) EU/EIB: Bank and Commission launch European PPP Expertise Centre
(EU) EU/EIB/FRANCE: Strengthened cooperation between EIB and OSEO in favour of small and medium-sized enterprise
(EU) EU/ECONOMY: Production in construction sector is on the rise
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: proposed acquisition of Foodvest by Lion Capital approved
(EU) EU/SOCIAL: Globalisation Ajustment Fund to help Italian textile workers
(EU) EU/SOCIAL: Integration of all generations into employment: a French presidency conference
(EU) ECONOMY:
(EU) EU/CULTURE:
(EU) EP/PLENARY SESSION: Crisis on financial markets, Commission work programme and “maritime” package
(EU) EU/LEGISLATION: Main legislative acts published in EU Official Journal
€ VALUE IN DIFFERENT CURRENCIES ON 18/09/2008:
 USD  1.4502  HUF  242.15  CHF  1.5838  BRL  2.7169  MYR  5.0315 
 JPY  151.96  LTL  3.4528  ISK  134.64  CAD  1.5390  NZD  2.1449 
 BGN  1.9558  LVL  0.7077  NOK  8.3340  CNY  9.9107  PHP  68.200 
 CZK  23.965  PLN  3.3449  HRK  7.1169  HKD  11.2836  SGD  2.0718 
 DKK  7.4602  RON  3.6685  RUB  36.6129  IDR  13631.88  THB  49.408 
 EEK  15.6466  SEK  9.5995  TRY  1.8540  KRW  1673.53  ZAR  11.8592 
 GBP  0.79440  SKK  30.275  AUD  1.7961  MXN