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EU News Flashes and Events for 97-01-29EU News Flashes and Events Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>CONTENTS
[01] EU transit regime reform/MontiBRUSSELS - Internal Market Commissioner Mario Monti said on Wednesday there was a need for a wide reform of the European Union's fraud-ridden transit regime.[02] VAT on foreign telecoms firmsBRUSSELS - The European Commission will go ahead on Wednesday with rules to force non-EU telecommunications firms to charge VAT on services offered in the 15-nation bloc.[03] Green taxes and levies paperBRUSSELS - The European Commission is due to adopt a communication on Wednesday on its legal thinking about member states' use of environmental taxes and charges in national policy, a Commission official said.[04] EU should fine Germany and ItalyBRUSSELS - The European Commission is set to propose on Wednesday fining Germany and Italy for ignoring EU court orders to apply environmental laws, Commission officials said on Tuesday.[05] Turkey excluded from enlargementROME - Foreign Minister Tansu Ciller on Tuesday bitterly criticised the exclusion of Turkey from a group of countries told by the European Union that they can aspire to full membership.[06] Britain backs Romania EU bidBUCHAREST - British Foreign Secretary Malcolm Rifkind said on Tuesday that London supported the opening of European markets for Romania and fellow east European states bidding for EU membership.[07] EU-Australia accord threatenedBRUSSELS - The European Parliament will reject an important European Union agreement with Australia unless the latter accepts a standard clause on respect for human rights.[08] Gibraltar seeks EU helpBRUSSELS - Gibraltar launched a campaign in Brussels on Tuesday to get European Union help against what it sees as Spanish discrimination in areas from aviation to the movement of people.[09] Ireland must be weaned off EU aidLONDON - Fast-growing Ireland needs to wean itself off regional aid from the European Union, European Commissioner Monika Wulf-Mathies said on Tuesday.[10] SNECMA/Pratt & Whitney ventureBRUSSELS - The European Commission said on Tuesday it was probing a proposed joint venture between France's Societe Nationale d'Etude et de Construction de Moteurs d'Aviation and Pratt & Whitney Canada.[11] Archer Daniels buy of cocoa unitBRUSSELS - The European Commission said on Tuesday it was vetting the proposed acquisition of the cocoa business of W.R. Grace & Company by Archer Daniels Midland Co, which are both based in the United States.[12] Olive oil report further delayedBRUSSELS - A report on the future of the olive oil regime, due to be adopted by the European Commission on Wednesday, will again be delayed, Commission officials said on Tuesday.[13] June 1998 single currency summitLONDON - Britain said on Tuesday it had chosen Cardiff, the capital of Wales, to host the European Union summit in June 1998 which is to decide which countries qualify for the first wave joining the single European currency.[14] Main EU events for January 29BRUSSELS - European Commission regular weekly meeting begins at 0800 GMT; proposals to impose fines on member states that did not respect Court of Justice judgments and to apply VAT to non-EU telecoms services.BRUSSELS - Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer meets European Commissioners Brittan, Marin, Fischler and Bangemann - followed by a news conference with Commissioner Brittan at 1340 GMT. BRUSSELS - Bulgarian President Petar Stoyanov attends EP Foreign Affairs Committee (1000 GMT); meets EP President Jose Maria Gil Robles (1130 GMT); meets NATO Secretary General Javier Solana (1325 GMT). BRUSSELS - European Parliament mini session begins at 1400 GMT (first of two days); debates on the fight against racism and terrorism. BRUSSELS - European Commissioner Flynn attends EP Civil Liberties Committee at 1500 GMT. BRUSSELS - Economic and Social Committee plenary session begins at 1330 GMT (first of two days). From EUROPA, the European Commission Server at http://europa.eu.int/
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