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

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] José Manuel Barroso to attend the United Nations World Summit 2005
  • [02] Discussion en ligne avec Louis Michel : l'UE au sommet des Nations unies sur les objectifs du Millénaire pour le développement (12/09)
  • [03] Semaine européenne de la mobilité 2005 : "Au travail, autrement !"
  • [04] Commission launches further support for independent broadcasting in Belarus
  • [05] Aceh : Commission reconstruction activities post-Tsunami
  • [06] Aceh : Commission releases €4 million to support the peace process
  • [07] Sudan : Commission allocates €15 million to victims of the Darfur conflict
  • [08] Aftermath of Katrina hurricane : state of play of EU assistance to the US
  • [09] Crise du pétrole : la Commission appelle les Etats membres à s'organiser
  • [10] Conseils informels des ministres de l'Agriculture et de l'Environnement - des chiffres concernant l'impact de l'agriculture sur les émissions de gaz à effet de serre
  • [11] Markos Kyprianou visits Romania
  • [12] Margot Wallström, Vice-President of the European Commission, responsible for Institutional Relations and Communication Strategy, takes part today in the Global Progressive Forum in Milan
  • [13] Autre matériel diffusé Midday Express of 2005-09-09 Reference: MEX/05/0909 Date: 09/09/2005 EXME05 / 9.9

    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

    09/09/05


  • [01] José Manuel Barroso to attend the United Nations World Summit 2005

    The President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso is scheduled to attend the UN World Summit 2005 in New York on 14 September. He will be accompanied by Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid, Louis Michel and Commissioner for External Affairs, Benita Ferrero-Waldner.

    [02] Discussion en ligne avec Louis Michel : l'UE au sommet des Nations unies sur les objectifs du Millénaire pour le développement (12/09)

    European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid, Mr Louis Michel,

    is going to New York to attend the United Nations Summit on the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs). Just before he leaves, you will have the chance to take part in a two-hour chat with the Commissioner, live from Brussels, on a number of issues : What is the European Union doing about development and humanitarian aid? What do you think of it? Are we doing enough? How can you, and the EU, help to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.

    <a href="http://europa.eu.int/comm/development/body/communications/communications_en.htm">http://europa.eu.int/comm/development/body/communications/communications_en.htm

    [03] Semaine européenne de la mobilité 2005 : "Au travail, autrement !"

    Des millions de personnes dans près de 930 villes d'Europe et d'ailleurs participeront aux initiatives en faveur du transport durable organisées dans le cadre de la semaine européenne annuelle de la mobilité, se déroulant cette année du 16 au 22 septembre sur le thème "Au travail, autrement !". La semaine européenne de la mobilité, qui en est à sa quatrième édition, vise à convertir durablement les usagers à des moyens de transport sans danger pour l'environnement et à les inciter à se déplacer autrement qu'en voiture à chaque fois que c'est possible. L'édition 2005 de la semaine européenne de la mobilité sera lancée le 16 septembre à l'occasion d'une conférence de haut niveau organisée à l'hôtel de ville de Londres en collaboration avec la présidence britannique de l'UE. Cette conférence réunira des représentants de tous les niveaux d'administration publique pour un échange de vues sur la mobilité et la qualité de l’air en milieu urbain. Tant le vice- président de la Commission européenne chargé des Transports, Jacques Barrot, que le membre de la Commission chargé de l'Environnement, Stavros Dimas, y participeront. Des villes de la République tchèque, de France et d'Espagne sont en lice pour le prix de la semaine européenne de la mobilité, qui sera décerné lors de la conférence. Comme les années précédentes, l'un des moments forts de la semaine dans nombre de villes participantes sera la journée sans voiture.

    [04] Commission launches further support for independent broadcasting in Belarus

    The European Commission has begun preparations for a €2 million project to increase access in Belarus to independent sources of news and information. This follows the €138,000 contract already granted to Deutsche Welle Radio which will begin broadcasting via radio and Internet on November 1st. Interested broadcasters have until 11th October to signal their interest in a new contract for co–production and broadcasting on television and radio in Belarusian and Russian over a period of two years starting on 1st January 2006. The aim is to provide access to independent information about events in Belarus and in the outside world, and to enhance the knowledge of the Belarusian population about democracy, pluralism, rule of law, freedom of the press and human rights.

    [05] Aceh : Commission reconstruction activities post-Tsunami

    The European Commission is keeping its promises on the long-term reconstruction of the Indonesia's Aceh province following the Tsunami. After a first payment of €30 million last July, it has now approved a further contribution of €38 million out of the €207 million pledged for Indonesia. To coordinate the EU reconstruction activities, the Commission is establishing within the next days the "Europe House" in Banda Aceh. Most of the Commission funds to the region are channeled through the Multi-Donor Trust Fund for the post-Tsunami reconstruction.

    [06] Aceh : Commission releases €4 million to support the peace process

    The European Commission will provide €4 million, under its Rapid Reaction Mechanism, to help re-integrate into civilian life former political prisoners and fighters in the long-running conflict in Aceh. The move follows the signature on 15 August 2005 of a peace agreement, in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding, between the Government of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), which it is hoped signals the end of this 30- year conflict. The Commission support will cover the immediate basic needs of GAM returnees and their families, establishing a solid framework for the longer-term reintegration process.

    [07] Sudan : Commission allocates €15 million to victims of the Darfur conflict

    The European Commission has released an additional €15 million in humanitarian aid for the victims of the protracted crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan. This amount will enable partners to continue providing victims with food and nutritional support, shelter, access to clean water and sanitation, emergency health care and protection for vulnerable civilians.

    [08] Aftermath of Katrina hurricane : state of play of EU assistance to the US

    For the first time in the history of the EU's Civil protection mechanism, all thirty countries participating in the mechanism have offered assistance after a request was made by the United States following the devastation caused by the hurricane Katrina. The thirty countries have communicated their offers to the Commission's Monitoring and Information Centre (MIC), who is coordinating the assistance in close cooperation with the UK Presidency.

    [09] Crise du pétrole : la Commission appelle les Etats membres à s'organiser

    Vu le prix élevé du pétrole, la Commission européenne a convoqué ce vendredi 9 septembre le Groupe Approvisionnements pétroliers qui rassemble les experts pétroliers des administrations nationales des Vingt-cinq. L'objectif de cette réunion est de passer en revue le niveau des stocks pétroliers dans les pays européens, estimé actuellement à 117 jours de consommation, et de coordonner les mesures que les Etats membres devront prendre. "La montée récente des prix pétroliers, lesquels ont atteint des niveaux records en termes absolus, est une source d'inquiétude grandissante pour les perspectives économiques de l'Union européenne", a expliqué le Commissaire à l'Energie, Andris Piebalgs. "Face à un phénomène qui risque de perdurer, seule une réponse coordonnée de l'ensemble des pays européens permettra de dégager des solutions efficaces. Les Etats membres ne doivent pas céder à la tentation d'amortir la hausse des prix du pétrole par une réduction unilatérale de la fiscalité."

    [10] Conseils informels des ministres de l'Agriculture et de l'Environnement - des chiffres concernant l'impact de l'agriculture sur les émissions de gaz à effet de serre

    L'agriculture contribue pour environ 10% aux émissions de gaz à effet de serre de l'UE25 et en constitue la deuxième source après l'énergie. Si les émissions imputables à l'agriculture sont restées stables dans l'UE25 entre 1994 et 1999, elles ont baissé de 6% entre 1999 et 2003. L'agriculture peut également contribuer à réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre générées par le secteur de l'énergie au travers d'une production accrue d'énergies renouvelables. En particulier, entre 1993 et 2003, la consommation de biomasse dans l'UE25 a augmenté de 47% et compte pour 4% du total de la consommation intérieure brute d'énergie. Dans le cadre des Conseils informels Environnement et Agriculture qui se dérouleront à Londres du 9 au 12 septembre, une réunion conjointe des ministres de l'Environnement et de l'Agriculture se tiendra le 11 septembre qui portera sur les relations entre changement climatique et agriculture. A cette occasion, Eurostat présente des données sur les aspects clés, tels que l'origine des émissions de gaz à effet de serre imputables à l'agriculture ainsi que la contribution positive de l'agriculture dans la réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre générées par l'utilisation d'énergie via un recours accru aux énergies renouvelables.

    [11] Markos Kyprianou visits Romania

    From 11 to 13 September, European Health and Consumer Protection Commissioner Markos Kyprianou will visit Romania. He will speak on influenza pandemic preparedness at the World Health Organisation Regional Committee for Europe’s meeting in Bucharest, and hold bilateral meetings with Romanian President Traian Basescu and the Minister of Health, Mr Eugen Nicolaescu. He will also meet Mrs Anca Boagiu, Minister for European Integration, and Mr Gheorghe Flutur, Minister for Agriculture, Forests and Rural Development. Commissioner Kyprianou will discuss progress made by Romania in view of joining the EU in 2007, and encourage Romanian authorities to speed up the process. He shall in particular address the implementation of EU laws in areas such as food safety, veterinary issues (including the eradication of Classical Swine fever), and consumer affairs, and discuss Romanian participation in European projects in this area. Mr Kyprianou will hold a press conference in Bucharest on 13 September. This will be held at the European Information Centre, 88, Calea Victoriei starting at 12h30.

    [12] Margot Wallström, Vice-President of the European Commission, responsible for Institutional Relations and Communication Strategy, takes part today in the Global Progressive Forum in Milan

    The forum gathers decision-makers and civil society who meet to discuss the development and reform of policies, institutions and strategies regarding globalisation. In her speech to the Forum, Margot Wallström said : "The problem is not the integrated global economy; the problem is the lack of integrated global governance. Our present institutions and political systems are not yet adapted to tackle the new circumstances. First, we need policies that are not limited by national territory. And to carry out that policy we need to reform and renew our global institutions. Second, we need leaders who understand that getting global results are more important than clinging to national power and narrow national interests. Third, I believe we need new constructive alliances between progressive forces around the world. I am thinking, first and foremost, of civil society, with all its networks and associations, including our social democratic movement together with the trade unions. Alliances must also be made with people in the corporate sector, which is already a global actor. Under pressure from these alliances, and guided by national politicians with the right leadership and insight, I believe the EU can really begin to fulfil its potential."

    [13] Autre matériel diffusé

    Aceh : Commission's contribution to the peace process and post-tsunami reconstruction

    Calendrier du 12 au 16 septembre 2005 From EUROPA, the European Commission Server at http://europa.eu.int/


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