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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8904

9 March 2005
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A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
A Look Behind The News, by Ferdinando Riccardi: Jacques Delors's teachings against Europe's embittered people
THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EU/EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Member States to hold initial exchange of views on EU's future diplomatic service on Thursday, on basis of joint note by Mr Solana and Mr Barroso - What institutional role for EEAS?
(EU) EP/LEBANON: Nicolas Schmit assures Presidency will spare no effort to find political solution in accordance with wishes of most Lebanese - Louis Michel admits timetable on Neighbourhood Policy will depend on developments on the ground
(EU) EP/NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION: Schmit and Michel underline need to bring North Korea back to six-party talks and to convince Iran to give up nuclear projects
(EU) EU/TURKEY: Commission criticises “unacceptable” failings in customs union agreement
(EU) EU/MOLDOVA: Commission and Parliament generally satisfied with elections of 6 March - Schroedter foresees difficulties
(EU) EU/IRAQ:
(EU) EP/EPP-ED/WORLD WAR:
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/ECOFIN/STABILITY PACT: Juncker sceptical on chances of agreement by all 25 - List of “relevant factors” remains most delicate problem -Juncker to meet Schröder on Tuesday evening
(EU) EU/ECOFIN: Contributions to European Council on BEPG and European growth initiative
(EU) EU/EUROGROUP: No agreement on reform of Pact - further meeting on 20 March
(EU) EU/BUDGET 2006: Council adopts priorities for 2006 budget: rigour and priority to conclusions of European Council of Lisbon
(EU) EU/TRADE/ITALY:
(EU) EU/TRANSPORT: EU-US negotiations kick-off again with aim of concluding Trans-Atlantic aviation agreement
(EU) EU/COMPETITIVENESS COUNCIL/SERVICES: Luxembourg presidency guarantees directive on services as it stands, will not be applied
(EU) EU/COMPETITIVENESS COUNCIL: More favourable environment for business dominates Council's debates
(EU) EP/STABILITY PACT: EPP-ED and ALDE groups oppose making stability pact more flexible
(EU) EP/PATENTS/SOFTWARE: Sharp reactions to adoption of common position on computer implemented invention patents
(EU) EP/COMMISSION:
(EU) EU/CLIMATE/POLAND:
(EU) EU/UNITED STATES/TRADE/ENLARGEMENT:
(EU) EU/WOMEN: President Barroso announces creation of Institute for Gender Equality with EUR 52.7 million budget for 2007-2013, Vladimir Spidla says
(EU) EU/WOMEN/EESC: Anne-Marie Sigmund pays tribute to Anna Lindh
(EU) EU/INFORMATION SOCIETY/ENTERPRISE: Commission inaugurates “Your Europe” portal to make life easier for business
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission authorises Cinven to acquire France Télécom Câble and NC Numéricâble
(EU) EU/COMPETITION:
(EU) EU/COUNCIL OF EUROPE:
(EU) EU/DEVELOPMENT: Louis Michel continues tour of European capitals
(EU) EP/CROATIA: Priority reforms for Croatia's European accession
(EU) COUNCIL OF EUROPE/AUDIOVISUAL/MEDIA: The 46 want to safeguard freedom of expression
(EU) COUNCIL OF EUROPE/CHECHNYA:
(EU) EU/REGIONAL: Addressing President Barroso, Riccardo Illy deplores lack of EU vision on future - exemption for small airports from EU guidelines
(EU) EU/COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS/FEDERALISM: “To make the notion of a Europe of citizens live”, Bavarian minister Eberhard Sinner calls for “competencies and responsibilities to be defined at all levels”
(EU) EU/EESC/MARCH SESSION: Rural development at centre of work
(EU) EU/EESC/FUTURE OF EUROPE: Launch of “Thursday Meetings”
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