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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 99-01-04
From: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>
MIDDAY EXPRESS
News from the Spokesman's midday briefing
Nouvelles du rendez-vous de midi du Porte-Paroleb
04/01/99
CONTENTS / CONTENU
[01] Jacques Santer welcomes the smooth launching of the euro on the
international financial markets
[02] La Commission recommande l'accélération des procédures d'autorisation
des projets relatifs aux réseaux transeuropéens d'énergie
[03] Commission adopts report on supervision and control of shipments of
radioactive waste between Member States and into and out of the EU
[04] Bangladesh : la Commission approuve une aide humanitaire de 5,45
millions d'euros
[05] Humanitarian aid news : Asia
Bonne année à tous - Happy new year to all of you
[01] Jacques Santer welcomes the smooth launching of the euro on the
international financial markets
The President of the European Commission, Jacques Santer, said today that
the smooth launching of the euro on the international financial markets was
a visible signal for its credibility. "The euro will be a stable and
strong currency, because it is founded in a real culture of stability that
is now widespread throughout the European Union (EU). Under these
circumstances, the euro will contribute to creating the conditions for
prosperity and employment in an EU that is opening up to its neighbours."
On 31 December 1998, the euro conversion rates have been laid down in a
historical decision. Subsequently, as from the 1 January 1999, the euro has
replaced eleven national currencies and become a reference currency for
others. "During the week-end, thousands of people in central banks,
financial institutions or other organisations have been working hard to
make the introduction of the euro a success as from the first trading day,
Monday 4 January. The Commission wants to pay tribute to all those
involved."
[02] La Commission recommande l'accélération des procédures d'autorisation
des projets relatifs aux réseaux transeuropéens d'énergie
La Commission européenne a approuvé une recommandation adressée aux Etats
membres, visant à faciliter et à accélérer les procédures d'autorisation
des projets d'intérêt commun en matière de réseaux transeuropéens
d'énergie.
[03] Commission adopts report on supervision and control of shipments of
radioactive waste between Member States and into and out of the EU
The European Commission has adopted its second report on the application in
the Member States of Directive 92/3/Euratom on the supervision and control
of shipments of radioactive waste between Member States and into and out of
the European Union. The report covers 1994 and 1995. This is a
requirement under the Directive, which establishes a strict system of
supervision and control by the national competent authorities on
transfrontier shipments of radioactive waste. The basic principle is that
each shipment is subject to prior authorisation by the competent
authorities of the State of origin and such authorisation can only be
delivered with the prior informed consent of the competent authorities of
all the States involved in the shipment.
[04] Bangladesh : la Commission approuve une aide humanitaire de 5,45
millions d'euros
La Commission européenne a approuvé une aide humanitaire de 5,45 millions
d'euros en faveur des victimes des inondations au Bangladesh. Ce crédit,
géré par l'Office humanitaire de la Communauté européenne (ECHO), permettra
aux organisations humanitaires de poursuivre la fourniture d'une aide
d'urgence et d'assurer la continuité entre les actions immédiates, la
reconstruction et le développement au cours des mois à venir.
[05] Humanitarian aid news : Asia
The European Commission has approved humanitarian aid for projects in
Afghanistan (euros 1.77 million), Sri Lanka (euros 1 million) and South
East Asia (euros 1 million). The aid, managed by the European Community
Humanitarian Office (ECHO), will enable humanitarian organisations to carry
out projects over the next six months.
MIDDAY EXPRESS
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