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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 99-12-03

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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-Parole 03/12/1999b


CONTENTS / CONTENU

  • [01] Neil Kinnock supports increasing integration of disabled people in the Commission
  • [02] La Commission ouvre une procédure d'examen concernant les exportations de produits textiles et d'habillement vers l'Argentine
  • [03] Energy for Democracy : delayed trucks to return to Macedonia, programme will continue

  • [01] Neil Kinnock supports increasing integration of disabled people in the Commission

    Speaking on the European Day of Disabled People, European Commission Vice- President Neil Kinnock said : "The Commission's work in favour of people with disabilities begins right here in our own Institution. We have already made significant steps towards improving access and integration for disabled members of staff but we still have some way to go. On European Day of Disabled People, I reaffirm our strong and practical commitment to gaining the full integration of our disabled colleagues and ensuring good access for them and the general public. To me, achieving the best standards of opportunity, treatment and access is a requirement of basic civil rights."

    [02] La Commission ouvre une procédure d'examen concernant les exportations de produits textiles et d'habillement vers l'Argentine

    A la suite d'une plainte déposée par Euratex, une association qui représente les associations nationales de l'industrie des produits textiles et d'habillement au niveau européen, la Commission européenne a décidé d'ouvrir une enquête conformément au règlement sur les obstacles au commerce (ROC). La procédure ROC, qui constitue un instrument important de la stratégie communautaire d'accès aux marchés, permet d'enquêter sur des allégations de violation des obligations commerciales internationales et peut déboucher sur une procédure internationale de règlement des différends.

    [03] Energy for Democracy : delayed trucks to return to Macedonia, programme will continue

    14 lorries with 350 tonnes of fuel for the Serbian cities of Nis and Pirot have been held up since 24 November by the Federal Yugoslav authorities. They are carrying badly needed heating oil for these opposition controlled cities of Nis and Pirot. The Federal authorities have devised obstacle after obstacle to prevent this oil shipment reaching its destination. The citizens of Nis and Pirot know who is responsible for this situation. There have been demonstrations against these delays. During the whole period, the drivers of the trucks have now endured 9 days waiting with their trucks at the border post, unable to leave. This situtuation has become intolerable, and the drivers will therefore return today with their lorries to Skopje. But the programme will continue. Further deliveries are under preparation.

    MIDDAY EXPRESS


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