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EU News Flashes and Events for 96-06-19EU News Flashes and Events Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: HR-Net News Distribution Manager <dist@hri.org>CONTENTS
[01] Commission agrees on BSE frameworkSTRASBOURG, France - The European Commission reached an agreement in principle on Tuesday on a framework for lifting the worldwide ban on British beef exports imposed in the health scare over mad cow diseas[02] EU/British cooperation and BSESTRASBOURG, France - The European Commission will unveil a conditional plan for lifting the global ban on British beef exports on Wednesday, but the row between Britain and its EU partners over mad cow disease is not over.[03] EU pension funds seek freedomBRUSSELS - Pension funds in the European Union could increase nine fold to $12.7 trillion in 2020 if national restrictions on the way assets are invested were removed, the European Federation for Retirement Provision said on Tuesday.[04] Competition/trade bodyBRUSSELS - The European Union does not want to see the formation of an international body to oversee world competition policy, preferring instead a building-block approach to global agreements.[05] Terca Bricks/Wienerberger mergerBRUSSELS - The European Commission said on Tuesday it had cleared a merger between Terca Bricks NV, a subsidary of Belgium's Koramic Building NV, and Wienerberger Baustoffenindustrie AG, a subsidary of Austrian bank Creditanstalt-Bankverein.[06] Decision on VW aid delayedBRUSSELS - The European Commission was expected to delay by one week a decision to outlaw 240 million deutschemarks in subsidies granted towards an investment by German carmaker Volkswagen in Saxony, eastern Germany, Commission sources said.[07] VW hopeful on aidWOLFSBURG, Germany - Volkswagen AG said on Tuesday it was hopeful that the European Union would allow the German government to move forward with plans to offer all of a previously announced 950-million mark support package.[08] Production at Clabecq to be cutBRUSSELS - Production at Belgian steel maker Forges de Clabecq SA will be cut from September in line with conditions for aid set out by the Walloon regional government, a Belgian union spokesman said on Tuesday.[09] Consumer guarantee proposalSTRASBOURG - European consumers would have a legal right to a two-year guarantee on faulty goods under a new proposal adopted by the European Commission on Tuesday.[10] Reduced-rate rice import planBRUSSELS - A proposal to import more rice at preferential tariffs to allow for European Union enlargement will be decided by ministers after failing to get the support of the EU cereals management committee, a Commission official said.[11] Cereals set-aside halved to 5.0 pctSTRASBOURG, France - The European Commission proposed on Tuesday cutting the cereals set-aside rate to five percent in 1997/98, from 10 percent in 1996/97, a Commission official said.[12] EU eases scarce grain suppliesBRUSSELS - The European Commission proposed on Tuesday bringing more farmland back into production to ease grain shortages which have sent world prices rocketing to record levels.[13] Britain blocks 19 "A" itemsLUXEMBOURG - Britain continued its policy of non-cooperation on Tuesday, blocking 19 "A" points on the agenda of the Transport Council, a Council official said.[14] Last-minute deal on TENsLUXEMBOURG - The European Parliament and Council reached a compromise agreement late last night following intense conciliation talks on the proposal for trans-European networks guidelines, a Council official said on Tuesday.[15] Commission maritime paper welcomedLUXEMBOURG - Transport ministers broadly welcomed on Tuesday the Commission's Communication on a new EU maritime strategy which aims to improve the competitiveness of Europe's struggling shipping industry.[16] Council agrees to boost sea safetyLUXEMBOURG - The Transport Council reached a political agreement on Tuesday on legislation to improve the safety of passenger ships on domestic voyages.[17] Britain/Chile/Uzbekistan dealsLUXEMBOURG - Britain on Tuesday allowed two European Union decisions to go through a ministerial meeting, clearing the way for leaders of Chile and Uzbekistan to attend this week's EU summit in Florence.[18] Greece/Turkey dispute at summitATHENS - Greece will bring its dispute with neighbouring Turkey to the European Council in Florence but it is unlikely to receive a sympathetic hearing, diplomats said.[19] Energy norms for fridgesSTRASBOURG - The European Parliament approved on Tuesday a proposal to force manufacturers to reduce the amount of energy consumed by domestic fridges and freezers by 15 percent over the next three years.[20] Main EU events for June 19STRASBOURG - European Parliament plenary session begins at 0700 GMT (third of five days); vote on European monetary union, debate on Florence European Council (0715 GMT) and the situation in former Yugoslavia (1300 GMT).BRUSSELS - EU Standing Veterinary Committee meets; discussions focus on British beef crisis. STRASBOURG - Commission President Santer and Italian Foreign Minister Lamberto Dini hold joint news conference on the Florence European Council at 1000 GMT. BRUSSELS - Industrial Affairs Commissioner Bangemann news conference on the textile industry forum begins at 0930 GMT. BRUSSELS - European Commission hosts meeting on rail liberalisation involving railway, union and shipping representatives - followed by a news conference at 1530 GMT. LONDON - The Association for the Monetary Union of Europe conference on "European Monetary Union" begins at 0800 GMT (first of two days); participants include Societe General de Belgique Chairman Etienne Davignon, EMI President Alexandre Lamfalussy, Belgian Finance Minister Philippe Maystadt, MEPs Christa Randzio-Plath and John Stevens. From EUROPA, the European Commission Server at http://www.cec.lu/
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