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EU News Flashes and Events for 96-11-14EU News Flashes and Events Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>CONTENTS
[01] EU plans major BSE researchSTRASBOURG, France - The European Commission said on Wednesday it would fund major research into diseases like BSE, as scientists warned deaths from its human equivalent could rise sharply from transfusions of contaminated blood.[02] Division over tobacco subsidiesBRUSSELS - The European Commission was split on Wednesday over whether to phase out European Union tobacco subsidies as a way to bolster its anti- smoking message, Commission officials said.[03] Grain export subsidy policyBRUSSELS - The European Union will have to pursue a cautious grain export subsidy policy for the rest of the 1996/97 season because of budgetary problems, European Commission Director-General David Roberts said on Wednesday.[04] Gene-modified food policy debateBRUSSELS - The European Commission, aware of consumer unease in the wake of the mad-cow-disease beef scare in Europe, pledged on Wednesday to review EU procedures for clearing gene-modified products.[05] Nordic alcohol limits phasing outBRUSSELS - The European Commission proposed a directive on Wednesday to require Denmark, Finland and Sweden to phase out their limits on the amount of alcohol and tobacco products that travellers bring home by June 30, 2002.[06] Brittan on visit to ChinaBRUSSELS - European Union Trade Commissioner Sir Leon Brittan begins a visit to China this week during which he will unveil measures aimed at helping EU firms tap into what is potentially the world's biggest market.[07] US-EU global telecoms pact pushGENEVA - The United States on Wednesday offered a wide opening of its domestic telecoms market to foreign competition as part of a concerted bid with the European Union to get a global pact in the booming sector.[08] Air traffic body revampBRUSSELS - Europe's air safety organisation Eurocontrol should be revamped to separate its various functions and to give it the muscle to enforce decisions intended to reduce delays and ease congestion, the European Commission said on Wednesday.[09] EU goes onlineBRUSSELS - The European Commission has taken to the internet in a bid to break through trade barriers around the world.[10] EU gives S.Africa 16 Mecus aidCAPE TOWN, South Africa - The European Union on Wednesday gave South Africa 16 million Ecus in a three-year programme to help its fledgling all-race parliament.[11] Time runs out for Zaire refugeesSTRASBOURG, France - Humanitarian Aid Commissioner Emma Bonino urged the world on Wednesday not to delay a second further in setting up a force to enable aid workers to help refugees in eastern Zaire.[12] Next EP president already knownSTRASBOURG, France - Jose Maria Gil-Robles of Spain will become the next President of the European Parliament in January, under a deal carved out on Wednesday by the right of centre European People's Party.[13] Main EU events for November 14BRUSSELS - Industry Council meets. Discussions will focus on steel, competition and merger regulation.BRUSSELS - European Commission President Santer meets Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov. BRUSSELS - European Commission President Santer and Commissioner Pinheiro meet South African Vice President Thabo Mbeki. RIGA - European Commissioner Monti on official visit in Estonia (to Friday). PARIS - European Commissioner van den Broek attends ministerial meeting of the Steering Group on Bosnia-Herzegovina. BRUSSELS - Committee of the Regions holds plenary session (second of two days); European Commissioner Wulf-Mathies gives address on the cohesion report. BRUSSELS - European Commission President Jacques Santer attends EuroCommerce conference on "The business of adding value - European retailing and distribution" (second of two days). From EUROPA, the European Commission Server at http://europa.eu.int/
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