|
|
|
European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 04-08-11
From: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>
CONTENTS / CONTENU
[01] Commission clears acquisition of Nedcon Groep N.V. by Voestalpine AG
in the storage systems sector
[02] Commission approves acquisition of British combat vehicles maker Alvis
by BAE Systems
[03] Commission provides a further €1.35 million in aid for victims of
house demolitions in Rafah (Gaza Strip)
[04] Commission suspends imports of ostriches from South Africa after avian
influenza outbreaks
[05] Enregistrement de quatre dénominations de produits agricoles
[06] Autre matériel diffusé
Midday Express of 2004-08-11
Reference: MEX/04/0811
Date: 11/08/2004
EXME04 / 11.8
MIDDAY EXPRESS
News from the Press and Communication Directorate General's midday briefing
Nouvelles du rendez-vous de midi de la Direction Général Presse etb
Communication
11/08/04
[01] Commission clears acquisition of Nedcon Groep N.V. by Voestalpine AG
in the storage systems sector
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of the Dutch Nedcon
Groep N.V. by the Austrian steel producer Voestalpine AG. Nedcon and
Voestalpine (the latter through its Krems Finaltechnik division) are both
active in the manufacture and installation of steel static storage systems
for industrial use (pallet racks and shelving for warehouses and
distribution centres). They also produce components for these systems. The
analysis of the transaction has confirmed that the transaction does not
lead to significant changes in the competitive structure of this market
either in the EU, nor on a national basis.
[02] Commission approves acquisition of British combat vehicles maker Alvis
by BAE Systems
The European Commission has granted clearance under the Merger Regulation
to the proposed acquisition of Alvis plc, a UK-based manufacturer of
armoured combat vehicles, by UK defence contractor BAE Systems. The
transaction does not raise competition concerns in Europe since overlaps
are limited and other large and capable players compete in the market.
[03] Commission provides a further €1.35 million in aid for victims of
house demolitions in Rafah (Gaza Strip)
The European Commission has allocated €1.35 million for victims of house
demolitions in Rafah, in the south of the Gaza Strip. More than 10,000
people whose houses were destroyed or damaged during the Israeli army
incursions last May and June will be provided with temporary accommodation
pending permanent re-housing. They will also receive cash assistance to
replace household goods and belongings that were lost in the rubble. Part
of the funds will be used to repair shelters housing some 2,000 people as
well as key public infrastructure that was damaged during the incursions in
Rafah. Water supply networks, sewage systems, and two schools will be
rehabilitated. The grant, channelled through the Commission's Humanitarian
Aid Office (ECHO), is directed to the United Nations Relief and Works
Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
[04] Commission suspends imports of ostriches from South Africa after avian
influenza outbreaks
Following the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI)
outbreaks in two ratite (ostriches) farms in the Eastern Cape Province of
South Africa, the European Commission adopted, on 10 August, a decision
suspending the import of live ratites and their eggs, meat and products of
ratites and pet birds from this country into the European Union with
immediate effect until 1 January 2005. Avian influenza is a highly
contagious poultry disease that can cause severe economic damage to the
poultry industry and can, in exceptional cases, be transmitted to humans.
[05] Enregistrement de quatre dénominations de produits agricoles
La Commission européenne a ajouté quatre dénominations de produits
agricoles et alimentaires à la liste des appellations d'origine protégées
(AOP) et indications géographiques protégées (IGP). Il s'agit des
produits "Valençay" (Fromage - France - AOP), "Scottish Farmed Salmon"
(Poisson - Royaume-Uni - IGP), "Ternera de Extremadura" (Viande - Espagne -
IGP) et "Aceite de Mallorca ou Aceite mallorquÃn ou Oli de Mallorca ou Oli
mallorquÃ" (huile - Espagne - AOP). Les quatre dénominations s'ajoutent Ã
la liste d'environ 650 produits déjà protégés en vertu de la
législation sur la protection des indications géographiques, des
appellations d'origine et des spécialités traditionnelles. Des
renseignements sur les produits de qualité ainsi que la liste des
dénominations protégées sont disponibles sur l'internet à l'adresse :
<a href="http://europa.eu.int/comm/agriculture/foodqual/quali1_fr.htm">http://europa.eu.int/comm/agriculture/foodqual/quali1_fr.htm
[06] Autre matériel diffusé
Immigration & asylum : current state of play
From EUROPA, the European Commission Server at http://europa.eu.int/
|
