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THE DAY IN POLITICS / (eu) ep/tunisia

European Socialist Group's “anxiety and concern” after human rights activist is sentenced to jail

Brussels, 18/09/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday 16 September, the Socialist Group in the European Parliament called on the Tunisian government to “stick to its undertakings on public freedoms and human rights in accordance with the partnership agreement between Tunisia and the European Union” after the Gafsa Court of Appeal in Tunisia sentenced Zakia Dhifaoui, a member of the Forum démocratique pour le travail et les libertés (FDTL, Democratic Labour and Freedom Forum), to four and a...

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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
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