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EU News Flashes and Events for 96-11-19EU News Flashes and Events Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>CONTENTS
[01] 500 mln Ecus BSE beef aid packageBRUSSELS - European Union farm ministers formally agreed on Monday 500 million Ecus in aid to beef farmers who have lost income due to a drop in sales caused by a public health scare over mad cow disease, EU officials said.[02] UK gelatine ban should stayBRUSSELS - European Union scientists said on Monday that more research was needed into the transmission of mad cow disease to humans and that meanwhile a ban on British beef by-products, such as gelatine, should remain.[03] British BSE progress reportBRUSSELS - The Farm Council heard a report from Britain on Monday on its progress in fighting mad cow disease but there was no sign of any easing of the worldwide ban on British beef.[04] Call for more work on beef labelsBRUSSELS - EU farm ministers on Monday sent back proposals for cattle identification and beef labelling to the Special Committee on Agriculture, officials said.[05] Potato plan abandonedBRUSSELS - The Irish EU Presidency admitted defeat on Monday in its attempt to get agreement for a so-called lightweight potato regime.[06] Transfer of veterinary officeBRUSSELS - The Farm Council issued a statement calling for the speedy transfer of an Office for Veterinary and Plant Health Inspections and Controls to Ireland, Irish Farm Minister Ivan Yates said on Monday.[07] Plant Variety Office nominationBRUSSELS - The Farm Council decided on Monday to delay until its next meeting in December the appointment of a vice president of the European Union Plant Variety Office, a statement said.[08] Durum wheat producers extra aidBRUSSELS - Demands by European Union farm ministers for an extra 650,000 hectares to be included in a durum wheat aid scheme would cost an extra 200 million Ecus, EU Farm Commissioner Franz Fischler said on Monday.[09] Cross-border payment rulesBRUSSELS - The European Union has agreed in principle in a conciliation procedure legislation to make payment transfers within the EU safer, quicker and cheaper, EU sources said on Monday.[10] Advertisers push EU free speechBRUSSELS - The European Union should explicitly recognise the right to free commercial speech and adopt strict procedures for ensuring that advertising curbs are warranted, the World Federation of Advertisers said on Monday.[11] EU-World Bank partnershipBRUSSELS - The European Union and the World Bank agreed on Monday to bolster co-operation on a wide range of issues, including aid to former Yugoslavia and the emerging economies of Africa and central and eastern Europe.[12] Visa-free EU access for Hong KongHONG KONG - European Trade Commissioner Sir Leon Brittan spoke out on Monday in favour of granting Hong Kong people visa-free entry to Europe after the British colony reverts to China next year.[13] EU finds missing U.S. uraniumBRUSSELS - The European Commission said on Monday it had found 116 kg of unused uranium missing from a U.S. nuclear facility in Lynchburg, Virginia.[14] Main EU events for November 19BRUSSELS - EU budget ministers meeting begins at 0930 GMT; discussions focus on 1997 Community budget.BRUSSELS - EU agricultural ministers continue meeting at 0900 GMT; discussions focus on the state of beef sector and support system for arable crops. OSTEND, Belgium - WEU council of ministers begins at 0730 GMT (second of two days); discussions focus on creation of a Western European armaments organisation and future WEU-NATO links. BRUSSELS - European Commissioner Pinheiro meets Guinea-Bissau President Joao Bernardo Vieira and Burundi Prime Minister Pascale Firmin Ndimira. BRUSSELS - European Commissioner Gradin attends EP Legal Affairs Committee at 0930 GMT. BRUSSELS - European Commissioner Bangemann attends EP Transport Committee at 1000 GMT. PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY - EP President Klaus Haensch on official visit (first of four days). From EUROPA, the European Commission Server at http://europa.eu.int/
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