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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 04-12-03

Midday Express: News from the EU Commission Spokesman's Briefings Directory - Previous Article - Next Article

From: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>


CONTENTS / CONTENU

  • [01] Philippines : ECHO earmarks up to €1 million for typhoon victims
  • [02] October 2004 compared to October 2003 : volume of retail trade down by 0.2% in euro-zone ; EU25 up by 1.5%
  • [03] PIB par habitant : résultats provisoires 2003, données définitives 2002 - le PIB par habitant a varié dans les Etats membres de 40% à 215% de la moyenne de l'UE25 en 2003
  • [04] UN conference on climate change : EUset to keep momentum in the global fight against climate change
  • [05] Autre matériel diffusé Midday Express of 2004-12-03 Reference: MEX/04/1203 Date: 03/12/2004 EXME04 / 3.12

    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

    03/12/04


  • [01] Philippines : ECHO earmarks up to €1 million for typhoon victims

    ECHO, the European Commission's Humanitarian Aid Department, has earmarked up to €1 million to help victims of the typhoons that have recently struck the Philippines. An ECHO assessment mission is currently in the country to undertake a speedy assessment of immediate needs. Louis Michel, the Commissioner responsible for Development and Humanitarian Aid commented : "In situations like this, it is our duty to respond immediately. But where many affected areas are inaccessible, it can take some time for a clear picture to emerge. We want to use our relief funds as effectively as possible which is why we have sent an expert to the area immediately." Typically, in natural disasters such as this, ECHO funds are deployed through experienced partners (NGOs, UN agencies and the Red Cross) to provide emergency shelters, water and sanitation facilities and essential aid supplies.

    [02] October 2004 compared to October 2003 : volume of retail trade down by 0.2% in euro-zone ; EU25 up by 1.5%

    In October 2004, compared to October 2003, the volume of retail trade fell by 0.2% in the euro-zone but rose by 1.5% in the EU25, according to the first estimates out today from Eurostat. Compared to September 2004, the retail sales index grew by 0.7% in the euro-zone and by 0.3% in the EU25. In October 2004, compared to October 2003, retail trade of "food, drinks and tobacco" grew by 0.3% in the euro-zone and by 1.1% in the EU25. The non food sector fell by 0.7% in the euro-zone but rose by 1.8% in the EU25. Among the Member States for which data are available, total retail trade increased in Denmark (+10.0%), the United Kingdom (+5.6%), Portugal (+4.4%), Sweden (+3.5%), Poland (+3.0%), France (+2.3%) and Spain (+0.2%). Decreases were observed in Belgium (-1.7%) and Germany (-1.1%).

    [03] PIB par habitant : résultats provisoires 2003, données définitives 2002 - le PIB par habitant a varié dans les Etats membres de 40% à 215% de la moyenne de l'UE25 en 2003

    Selon les données publiées aujourd'hui par Eurostat, le PIB par habitant au Luxembourg a été plus de deux fois supérieur à la moyenne de l'UE25 en 2003, tandis que celui de l'Irlande était près d'un tiers au-dessus de la moyenne. Le Danemark, l'Autriche, les Pays-Bas, le Royaume-Uni et la Belgique dépassaient la moyenne de l'UE25 d'environ 20%, la Suède et la Finlande de près de 15%, et la France, l'Allemagne et l'Italie d'environ 10%. En Espagne, le PIB se situait juste au-dessous de la moyenne de l'UE25 et à Chypre, en Grèce et en Slovénie, il était inférieur à la moyenne d'environ 20%. Malte et le Portugal se situaient environ 25% au-dessous de la moyenne. Le PIB par habitant de la République tchèque et celui de la Hongrie étaient respectivement d'environ 30% et 40% inférieurs à la moyenne. Il représentait environ la moitié de la moyenne en Slovaquie et en Estonie tandis qu'en Lituanie, Pologne et Lettonie, le PIB par habitant variait entre 40% et 50% de la moyenne de l'UE25.

    [04] UN conference on climate change : EUset to keep momentum in the global fight against climate change

    The EU will step up efforts to combat climate change alongside its international partners at the annual UN climate change conference starting next Monday in Argentina. At the conference, which is taking place against the background of the recent ratification of the Kyoto Protocol by Russia, the EU will present its Emissions Trading System due to be launched on 1 January – a concrete step for the implementation of the EU commitment under the Kyoto protocol in a cost-efficient manner. Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas will represent the European Commission at the conference, which will bring together ministers and other senior representatives from 189 countries. The ambitious agenda focuses on the successful implementation of Kyoto and its market-based mechanisms. Other important issues on the agenda are the support developing countries need to deal with the effects of climate change as well as a first discussion of future policies.

    [05] Autre matériel diffusé

    Note on Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer protection Council (06-07/12)

    Discours de Mme Reding : "La stratégie de Lisbonne et le rôle moteur du secteur des TIC" à la Conférence sur la Présidence Luxembourgeoise : TransEuropean Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) (Luxembourg)

    Speech by Peter Mandelson : "The case for a fresh start in EU-US trade relations" at Transatlantic Policy Network - Congressional Autumn Conference (02/12)

    Discours de M. Vladimir Spidla à l'ouverture de la journée européenne des personnes handicapées (02/12)

    Calendrier du 6 au 11 décembre From EUROPA, the European Commission Server at http://europa.eu.int/


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