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EU News Flashes and Events for 97-02-26EU News Flashes and Events Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>CONTENTS
[01] EU's BA/American decision soonBRUSSELS - The European Commission will take a final decision in weeks rather than months on the proposed alliance between British Airways and American Airlines, Transport Commissioner Neil Kinnock said on Tuesday.[02] Concern on sulphur-in-fuel planBRUSSELS - A plan by Sweden and Finland to push for stricter norms on sulphur content in vehicle fuels is unlikely to win widespread EU support, Dutch Housing and Environment Minister Margreet de Boer said on Tuesday.[03] U.S. dollar rise could help EMUBRUSSELS - The rise of the U.S. dollar against the German mark and other currencies could help the European Union meet its single currency goals, the EU's monetary affairs commissioner Yves-Thibault de Silguy implied on Tuesday.[04] Commission to raise energy taxesBRUSSELS - The European Commission will try next week to adopt a controversial proposal to raise minimum taxes on mineral oils such as petrol and diesel, a move fiercely opposed by the European industry which is worried that its position on the world market may be dented.[05] US-EU computer tariff disputeGENEVA - The World Trade Organisation set up a neutral panel to rule on a U.S. complaint against the European Union for its customs reclassification of certain computer equipment, a WTO spokesman said.[06] 1995/96 milk "super levy" finesBRUSSELS - The European Commission is expected to approve shortly a schedule for Italian, Spanish and Greek dairy farmers to pay "super levy" fines for exceeding 1995/96 milk quotas, Commission officials said on Tuesday.[07] New bid to lift beef export banLONDON - Britain mounted a fresh attempt to end the European Union export ban on British beef on Tuesday, submitting plans to Brussels for a scheme under which cattle herds would be certified free from mad cow disease.[08] IMF talks for new Bulgaria aidBRUSSELS - The European Union reiterated on Tuesday that talks between Bulgaria and the International Monetary Fund on a macroeconomic stabilisation programme must be well advanced before the EU could go ahead with new macro- economic aid for the country.[09] EU may give Bulgaria grain aidBRUSSELS - The European Union will consider providing Bulgaria with about two million Ecus in grain aid to help meet a current shortage, external relations Commissioner Hans van den Broek said on Tuesday.[10] EU probes Blokker/Toys R Us dealBRUSSELS - The European Commission said on Tuesday it would start an in-depth competition probe into the planned takeover of the Dutch unit of U.S. giant Toys 'R Us <TOY.N> unit by Blokker Holding BV.[11] EU clears Kymmene/Finnpap dealBRUSSELS - The European Commission said on Tuesday it had cleared the acquisition of full control of Finnish paper giant UPN-Kymmene of Finnpap Ltd from Metsae-Serla and Myllyloski.[12] EU warns Slovakia on reformsBRUSSELS - The European Union warned a resentful Slovakia on Tuesday it would closely scrutinise progress on democratic reforms when judging whether the former iron curtain country should be admitted to EU entry talks.[13] Future Cyprus EU entry/GreeceBRUSSELS - Greece blasted its European partners on Tuesday and said the EU's enlargement would be threatened unless they dropped moves to bring the Turkish north of Cyprus into talks on admitting the island to the bloc.[14] Arafat urges EU friendshipBRUSSELS - Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, a cornerstone trade deal with the European Union under his belt, on Tuesday called on the 15-nation bloc to complement the accord with strengthened political relations.[15] EU-World Bank African aid talksBRUSSELS - Sub-Saharan African nations may have turned the corner in their bid to get their economies on the right track, European Commission and World Bank officials said on Tuesday.[16] Main EU events for February 26BRUSSELS - European Commission regular weekly meeting begins at 0800 GMT; discussions focus on 1997-98 farm price package; framework directive on water policy, followed by news conference by Commissioner Bjerregaard at 1200 GMT.BRUSSELS - European Commissioner Cresson and Societe General de Belgique President Etienne Davignon hold joint news conference on the fourth research framework programme at 1130 GMT. BRUSSELS - European Commission, World Bank and Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia hold joint news conference on a Group of 24 donors conference at 1330 GMT. BRUSSELS - Dutch Health Minister Els Borst attends EP environment committee at 1400 GMT, holds news conference on the Dutch EU presidency programme at 1600 GMT. BRUSSELS - Commissioner Bangemann addresses the EP Research and Energy Committee on "The information society, technological development and industrial competitiveness" at 1400 GMT. BRUSSELS - Economic and Social Committee plenary session begins at 1330 GMT (first of two days). BRUSSELS - Finnish Permanent EU Representative Antti Satuli addresses Centre for European Policy Studies lunchtime meeting on "Finland's first two years of EU membership" at 1215 GMT. AMSTERDAM - EU-Canada ministerial meeting; European Commissioner Brittan attends. THE HAGUE - EU-San Jose meeting involving Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama (second of two days) closing news conference at 1100 GMT. From EUROPA, the European Commission Server at http://europa.eu.int/
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