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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 04-12-08
From: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>
CONTENTS / CONTENU
[01] 2005 fish quotas : Commission proposes more stability through the
application of long-term strategies to rebuild stocks
[02] Protection de la nature : la Commission dresse la plus longue liste
jamais établie des zones protégées dans l'UE
[03] Commission clears acquisition of HDPE by BP
[04] Commission clears joint acquisition of Sirti by Techint, Stella
International, James Jones, Investindustrial and Clessidra
[05] Vladimir Spidla espère qu'un compromis viable pourra être trouvé
pour sortir la directive sur le temps de travail de l'impasse
[06] Autre matériel diffusé
Midday Express of 2004-12-08
Reference: MEX/04/1208
Date: 08/12/2004
EXME04 / 8.12
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
08/12/04
[01] 2005 fish quotas : Commission proposes more stability through the
application of long-term strategies to rebuild stocks
Today, the European Commission tabled a proposal on fishing possibilities
and attendant measures for 2005. The objective is to rebuild severely
depleted stocks and protect those in sound biological state while
maintaining, as far as possible, the economic activities of the fleets
concerned. The proposal takes account of the latest scientific advice from
the independent International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES)
and the Commission's own Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee on
Fisheries (STECF), as well as input from stakeholders. The Commission
facilitated greater involvement of stakeholders this year by consulting the
industry and other interested Parties at an early stage. Essentially, the
Commission proposes more stable total allowable catches (TACs), as called
for by stakeholders, through the application of multi-annual recovery plans,
in line with the long-term approach adopted under the reform of the Common
Fisheries Policy (CFP). Thus, the Commission does not systematically follow
scientific advice to the letter in terms of TACs, but it builds in
additional measures that should deliver the long term sustainability of
fish stocks. The biggest cuts in quotas and fishing effort relate to
fragile deep-sea species (see MEX 0/4/1129). For depleted cod stocks, the
Commission proposes further restrictions on fishing effort mostly through
closed areas.
[02] Protection de la nature : la Commission dresse la plus longue liste
jamais établie des zones protégées dans l'UE
La Commission européenne a encore fait un grand pas en avant dans
l'instauration de NATURA 2000, le réseau de sites naturels protégés dans
l'UE. Elle décidé d'inclure dans le réseau plus de 7.000 sites naturels
des régions atlantique et continentale de l'UE. Les 197 espèces animales,
les 89 espèces végétales et les 205 habitats couverts sont considérés
d'importance européenne par les scientifiques. Cela signifie que leur
protection doit être renforcée afin de préserver une biodiversité
précieuse en Europe. Des espèces telles que le loup, la loutre, le saumon,
ainsi que certains lagons côtiers et des réseaux hydrographiques,
figurent sur ces listes et couvrent la plus grande partie du territoire de
l'UE (France, Allemagne, Belgique, Pays-Bas, Royaume-Uni, Suède, Autriche
et Danemark).
[03] Commission clears acquisition of HDPE by BP
The European Commission has granted clearance under the EU Merger
Regulation to the acquisition of sole control by BP plc of the UK (BP) of
its high density polyethylene HDPE joint venture with Solvay SA of Belgium.
BP is the holding company of a multinational oil exploration, petroleum and
petrochemicals group. The HDPE joint venture comprises BP Solvay
Polyethylene North America Partnership ("HDPE AJV") and BP Solvay
Polyethylene Europe ("HDPE EJV"). HDPE AJV is responsible for the
production of HDPE resins in the United States, Mexico and Canada and
worldwide sales. Solvay owns 51% of the joint venture and BP 49%. HDPE EJV
comprises five partnerships and two distribution companies in Europe and is
responsible for the production of HDPE resins in Europe and worldwide
sales. BP and Solvay each have a 50% interest in each partnership and in
each distribution company. In 2003, the HDPE JV realised total sales of
€1.36 billion, of which €679 million in the EU. The operation was
examined under the simplified merger review procedure.
[04] Commission clears joint acquisition of Sirti by Techint, Stella
International, James Jones, Investindustrial and Clessidra
The European Commission has granted clearance under the EU Merger
Regulation to the acquisition of joint control of Italian company Sirti
(active in engineering and construction of telecommunications networks) by
Dutch company Techint (making steel pipes and flat steel products), Stella
International of Luxembourg (specialised in treated wood poles for
electrical and telecommunication networks), UK company James Jones
(sawmilling, pallet manufacturing, timber engineering and timber
preservation), UK private equity firm Investindustrial and Italian closed
end investment fund Clessidra. The operation was examined under the
simplified merger review procedure.
[05] Vladimir Spidla espère qu'un compromis viable pourra être trouvé
pour sortir la directive sur le temps de travail de l'impasse
Vladimir Spidla, le commissaire européen responsable de l'emploi, des
affaires sociales et de l'égalité des chances, a regretté qu'aucun
accord n'ait pu être trouvé concernant la révision de la directive sur
le temps de travail lors de la réunion du Conseil qui s'est tenue le 7
décembre, mais s'est félicité des progrès réalisés à cette occasion.
[06] Autre matériel diffusé
Progress in establishing the Natura 2000 network
Note on Telecom Council
Speech by Charlie McCreevy at Conference of the European Savings Banks
Group on European Retail Banking Markets
Discours de M. Barrot à la Conférence sur le futur de la mobilité (07/12)
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