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EU News Flashes and Events for 96-06-06EU News Flashes and Events Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: News Distribution Manager <dist@hri.org>CONTENTS
[01] Santer launches confidence pactBRUSSELS - In a bold attempt to restore sagging confidence among consumers and businesses, European Commission President Jacques Santer launched a wide ranging programme to create jobs on Wednesday, urging Europe's leaders to put the battle against unemployment at the top of their agenda.[02] EU eases beef export banBRUSSELS - The European Commission decided to ease a ban on British beef exports but told Britain it would have to end its "beef war" with the EU if it wanted acceptance of its plan to end all curbs. In LONDON, Britain dug in its heels and said it would stick to its policy until a plan is agreed to lift the ban.[03] Britain warns Germany on BSEBONN - British Foreign Minister Malcolm Rifkind issued a thinly veiled warning to Germany on Wednesday not to unilaterally block the import of British beef and beef derivatives if the European Union eases its ban on the products. In DIJON, France, German Foreign Minister Klaus Kinkel told France there was no way Germany could ease or lift its embargo.[04] 1.3 billion Ecus for mad cow costBRUSSELS - The European Commission proposed a supplementary budget for 1996 on Wednesday, including 1.3 billion European currency units to pay for the mad cow crisis.[05] UK to resist EU fishing cutsLONDON - Britain on Wednesday said it would resist fishing fleet cuts demanded by the European Union until it tackles the problem of flag of convenience trawlers fishing in British waters.[06] Milk producers aid packageBRUSSELS - The European Commission said on Wednesday it had excluded 1,400 milk producers, among the so-called SLOM producers, from a compensation package.[07] Euro TV industry to debate futureBRUSSELS - Top officials from European media groups will meet European Union industry chief Martin Bangemann in Paris on Saturday to discuss the future of the television market in the digital age.[08] BBL shareholders pact changesBRUSSELS - The European Commission has told Banque Bruxelles Lambert's three main shareholders to change a control pact due to fears it would lead to concerted behaviour between two of Belgium's largest banks, Commission officials said on Wednesday.[09] Environment/economy debateBRUSSELS - The European Commission and the Italian presidency will try on Friday to relaunch debate on how to create a coordinated EU policy for eco-taxes and other fiscal incentives.[10] Satellite phone compromiseBRUSSELS - The European Parliament is expected to approve on June 18 a method for regulating satellite phone systems in Europe which could reconcile the divergent positions of the European Commission and the Council.[11] UK lauds new Europe NATO rolePARIS - British Foreign Secretary Malcolm Rifkind said on Wednesday that a NATO agreement boosting the role of Europeans in the Atlantic alliance represented a genuine change in attitude towards Europe on the part of Washington.[12] Kohl, Chirac agree on defenceDIJON, France - France and Germany agreed on Wednesday to bridge their differences over defence by devising a joint strategic policy and reviewing armaments cooperation and military integration by the end of the year.[13] Main EU events for June 6BRUSSELS - EU Standing Veterinary Committee meets (first of two days); discussions will focus on the technical aspects of framework for lifting the overall ban on British beef exports.BRUSSELS - European Parliament mini-session resumes at 0700 GMT - votes on EU/Morocco accord; Council declaration on not admitting Croatia to the Council of Europe; debate on Council declaration on "mad cow disease". BRUSSELS - Judicial Affairs and Fraud Commissioner Anita Gradin news conference prior to the conference on "Finding solutions to the problem of trafficking in women" begins at 1015 GMT. BRUSSELS - Institutional Affairs Commissioner Oreja news conference on the follow-up to inter-governmental conference polls begins at 1045 GMT. BRUSSELS - Commission President Santer meets NATO Secretary General Javier Solana at 0600 GMT. BRUSSELS - Ninth meeting of EU foreign ministers' representatives to discuss IGC's third chapter on external action (first of two days). PARIS - French President Jacques Chirac and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl hold talks on issues concerning EU and Group of Seven summits later this month. From EUROPA, the European Commission Server at http://www.cec.lu/
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