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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 01-08-28
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 Service Presse et Communicationb
Midday Express 28/08/2001
[01] Commission authorises Fiat's acquisition of Montedison through
Italenergia
The European Commission has cleared the acquisition by the Fiat Group -
through Italenergia - of sole control of Italy's energy company Montedison
and subsidiaries Edison and Sondel. The Commission's investigation has
shown that the takeover will not adversely affect competition in the
Italian electricity market since, at this stage, Montedison will be
controlled by Fiat and the latter has only a small activity in the
electricity sector. However, in the event that Electricité de France (EdF)
will acquire joint control in Montedison the Commission will have to
examine the case again.
[02] Go ahead given for € 17 million Leader+ programme for rural
development in the Spanish region of Navarre
The Commission approved the Community Initiative LEADER+ programme in the
Spanish region of Navarre. Welcoming the decision, Franz Fischler,
Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, said: "This
program aims to pilot new ideas to help build a more sustainable society,
economy and environment for rural Spain. It aims to improve the quality of
life for all those who live in rural areas. Leader+ will help to increase
the added value of local products and to make the best use of natural and
cultural resources." The total public expenditure under this programme is €
17 million, over a period ending in 2006. This includes an EU contribution
of € 8.5 million.
[03] Go ahead given for € 17.8 million Leader+ programme for rural
development in the Spanish region of Murcia
The Commission approved the Community Initiative LEADER+ programme in the
Spanish region of Murcia. Welcoming the decision, Franz Fischler,
Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, said : "This
program aims to pilot new ideas to help build a more sustainable society,
economy and environment for rural Spain. It aims to improve the quality of
life for all those who live in rural areas. Leader+ will help to increase
the added value of local products and to make the best use of natural and
cultural resources". The total public expenditure under this programme is €
17.8 million, over a period ending in 2006. This includes an EU
contribution of € 11.9 million.
[04] Notification d'une opération de concentration par procédure simplifiée
EQT Northern Europe/Duni Dow/Reichhold/JV
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