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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 05-09-02

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] President Barroso to attend EU – China Summit in Beijing on 5 September
  • [02] President Barroso to attend EU-India Summit in New Delhi on 7 September
  • [03] Danuta Hübner visits the West Midlands
  • [04] La Commission européenne renforce le dialogue avec la Chine dans les domaines de l’emploi et des affaires sociales
  • [05] July 2005 compared to June 2005 - Industrial producer prices up by 0.5% in both euro-zone and EU25
  • [06] EU - China Summit and EU - India Summit - China second and India ninth largest trade partner of EU25 2005
  • [07] Commission clears acquisition of Staxera by Webasto and Starck
  • [08] Autre matériel diffuse
  • [09] EU and China Partnership on Climate Change
  • [10] Dialogue with China on employment and social affairs
  • [11] Natura 2000 – a European ecological network of special areas of conservation and protection
  • [12] Speech by Commissioner Frattini on the Fight against terrorism in Vilnius
  • [13] ! Embargo 17h15! Speech by Commissioner Borg on Oceans and the Law of the Sea: Towards new horizons - Hamburg
  • [14] ! Embargo 20h00! Speech by Commissioner Borg “Statement at the Working Dinner at the Senate Guesthouse
  • [15] Calendrier hebdomadaire – du 5 au 9 septembre Midday Express of 2005-09-02 Reference: MEX/05/0902 Date: 02/09/2005 EXME05 / 02.9

    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

  • [01] President Barroso to attend EU – China Summit in Beijing on 5 September

    President Barroso will represent the European Commission at the EU China Summit in Beijing on 5 September, along with Commissioner for Employment and Social Affairs, Vladimir Spidla and Commissioner for External Trade, Peter Mandelson. The Chinese delegation will be led by Prime Minister Wen Jiabao. A meeting of the European leaders with Chinese President Hu will take place in the margins of the Summit.

    [02] President Barroso to attend EU-India Summit in New Delhi on 7 September

    The EU and India will hold their 6th Summit Meeting on 7 September 2005 in New Delhi. The Summit is expected to endorse an ambitious and results- oriented Action Plan as well as a Political Declaration signalling the commitment of the EU and India to enhanced engagement on all issues of mutual concern.

    [03] Danuta Hübner visits the West Midlands

    Danuta Hübner, European Commissioner for Regional Policy, today addresses an extraordinary meeting of the EU Committee of the Regions in Birmingham (UK). On Thursday evening and Friday morning, Commissioner Hübner visited several EU-funded projects in Birmingham and Coventry.

    [04] La Commission européenne renforce le dialogue avec la Chine dans les domaines de l’emploi et des affaires sociales

    L’UE et la Chine organiseront régulièrement des rencontres et des échanges d’information sur des questions concernant l’emploi et les affaires sociales dans le cadre d’un Protocole d’accord qui sera signé lundi le 5 septembre 2005 au Sommet UE-Chine. Ce Protocole d’accord, conclu entre la Commission européenne et le gouvernement chinois, fournira le cadre d’un dialogue dans des domaines tels que la protection sociale, la cohésion sociale, la législation du travail, l’emploi, les relations de travail et le dialogue social. Chaque partie rendra visite à l’autre au moins une fois par an, à Bruxelles et à Pékin alternativement.

    [05] July 2005 compared to June 2005 - Industrial producer prices up by 0.5% in both euro-zone and EU25

    The euro-zone industrial producer price index rose by 0.5% in July 2005 compared with the previous month. In July 2005, EU25 prices also grew by 0.5%. In June prices also increased by 0.5% in both the euro-zone and the EU25. In July 2005 compared to July 2004, industrial producer prices grew by 4.0% in the euro-zone and by 5.0% in the EU25. These figures come from Eurostat.

    [06] EU - China Summit and EU - India Summit - China second and India ninth largest trade partner of EU25 2005

    China and India play an increasing role in EU25 trade. China, which was the fourth trading partner of the EU25 in 1999, has since 2003 become the second trading partner after the USA. India, which was the 15th trading partner of the EU25 in 1999, ranked 12th in 2004 and ninth in the first six months of 2005. On the occasion of the EU - China summit, which will take place on Monday 5 September in Beijing in China, and the EU - India summit, which will take place on Wednesday 7 September in New Delhi in India, Eurostat, issues the latest data available on trade between China and the EU25 and India and the EU25.

    [07] Commission clears acquisition of Staxera by Webasto and Starck

    The European Commission has granted clearance under the EU Merger Regulation to the acquisition of joint control of Staxera Holding GmbH & Co. KG (Staxera) of Germany by Webasto AG (Webasto) and H.C. Starck GmbH (Starck), both of Germany. Webasto produces roof and body systems, heaters and air conditioning systems for cars. Starck is part of the Bayer group, a global chemical and health care company, and produces ceramic and metal powders and salts, as well as components for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) which convert fuel into energy. Under the proposed transaction, Webasto and Starck will set up a 50/50% joint venture, Staxero. The operation was examined under the simplified merger review procedure.

    [08] Autre matériel diffuse

    [09] EU and China Partnership on Climate Change

    [10] Dialogue with China on employment and social affairs

    [11] Natura 2000 – a European ecological network of special areas of conservation and protection

    [12] Speech by Commissioner Frattini on the Fight against terrorism in Vilnius

    [13] ! Embargo 17h15! Speech by Commissioner Borg on Oceans and the Law of the Sea: Towards new horizons - Hamburg

    [14] ! Embargo 20h00! Speech by Commissioner Borg “Statement at the Working Dinner at the Senate Guesthouse

    [15] Calendrier hebdomadaire – du 5 au 9 septembre

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

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