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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 00-09-07
From: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>
MIDDAY EXPRESS
News from the Spokesman's midday briefing
Nouvelles du rendez-vous de midi du Service Presse et Communicationb
07/09/2000
CONTENTS / CONTENU
[I] Résultats de la Commission du 6 septembre 2000 - Outcome of Commission
meeting of 6 Septembre
[01] Commission sets out tailor-made nuclear safety strategy and
streamlines assistance to candidate countries and Newly Independent States
[02] Commission proposes post-ECSC framework
[II] Other news - Autres nouvelles
[03] Commission calls for clear labelling of eggs
[04] Water pollution by nitrates : Commission moves against Finland
[05] Le forum parrainé par la Commission présente les stratégies futures de
la filière bois européenne
[06] Commission adopts further rural development programmes
[I] Résultats de la Commission du 6 septembre 2000 - Outcome of Commission
meeting of 6 Septembre
(voir aussi see also ME of 6/9)
[01] Commission sets out tailor-made nuclear safety strategy and
streamlines assistance to candidate countries and Newly Independent States
The European Commission has adopted a new Communication on nuclear safety
in the candidate countries and the Newly Independent States (NIS). This
Communication sets out recent achievements, presents the overall policy
approach of the Commission and proposes new ways to streamline the delivery
of assistance in this area. It also responds to requests made by the
European Parliament and the Court of Auditors.
[02] Commission proposes post-ECSC framework
The European Commission is proposing a comprehensive framework on financial
and research activities after the expiry of the Treaty on the European Coal
and Steel Community. The Treaty, which will run out on 23 July 2002, will
not be renewed. The coal and steel sector will be placed under the Treaty
establishing the European Community. The assets of the ECSC, around euro
1.6 billion, will be transferred to the EU and the Commission will be
entrusted with the management of these funds. Net revenue from this fund,
which is estimated at around euro 45 million per year, will be used to
finance research projects in the coal and steel sectors. It will also be
managed by the Commission. These research activities will be aimed at
boosting competitiveness, growth and employment in the coal and steel
industries.
[II] Other news - Autres nouvelles
[03] Commission calls for clear labelling of eggs
The European Commission has adopted a proposal for the compulsory labelling
of the farming method used to produce eggs. It would replace the existing
voluntary scheme. The method by which hens are farmed has become a major
factor in how people choose which eggs they buy. Clear and unambiguous
labelling is therefore essential for consumers to make an informed choice.
Commenting on today's proposal, EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Fisheries
and Rural Development Franz Fischler said : "Consumers increasingly care
about the way eggs are produced. This proposal underlines our determination
to provide maximum information, giving consumers the right to choose. This
compulsory labelling scheme will back up the animal welfare rules we agreed
last year to protect laying hens". The obligation will apply to all eggs
marketed in the EU including those from third countries. The proposal also
includes provisions to simplify the marketing of eggs.
[04] Water pollution by nitrates : Commission moves against Finland
The European Commission has decided to send a second warning letter
(reasoned opinion) to Finland for non-respect of the European Union's
Nitrates Directive. Finnish rules are not sufficiently strict in relation
to storage capacity for animal manure, the periods of prohibition on land
spreading, and the restrictions on land application of fertilizers do not
go far enough to avoid nitrate pollution. The decision is the latest in the
Commission's ongoing concerted efforts to reduce water pollution by
nitrates from agriculture across the EU. Most Member States are also the
subject of legal action by the Commission.
[05] Le forum parrainé par la Commission présente les stratégies futures de
la filière bois européenne
Dans un effort visant à renforcer la compétitivité et le développement
durable de la filière bois de l'UE - allant de la production de bois à la
publication - la Commission européenne a organisé le premier forum de l'UE
sur la filière bois et ses industries dérivées au siège du Parlement
européen à Strasbourg, le 6 septembre 2000. Ce forum, le premier de ce type,
a rassemblé des industries dont les 82000 entreprises représentent une
production cumulée estimée à 400 milliards d'euros, plus de 3 millions
d'emplois et un huitième de la production et de la valeur ajoutée des
industries de transformation de l'UE. Les secteurs représentés comprenaient
le travail du bois, la production de pâte à papier, de papier et de carton,
la transformation et l'emballage en papier et en carton, l'ameublement,
l'impression, la publication ainsi que les secteurs forestiers. Parmi les
autres participants figuraient des fonctionnaires des institutions
communautaires, des représentants des Etats membres de l'UE, des membres du
Parlement européen ainsi que des représentants des secteurs de la recherche,
de l'éducation, de la formation, des syndicats et des ONG actives dans le
domaine de l'environnement.
[06] Commission adopts further rural development programmes
The European Commission has today adopted the following rural development
programmes for the period 2000-2006 : France, National Rural Development
Plan (total cost euro 12694,4 million ; EU contribution euro 4995 million)
; Italy, Tuscany (total cost euro 730,41 million ; EU contribution euro 328,
93 million) ; Italy, Piemont (total cost euro 868 million ; EU contribution
euro 363 million) ; Germany, Saxony-Anhalt (total cost euro 235 million ;
EU contribution euro 175 million) ; Germany, Saxony (total cost euro 443,86
million ; EU contribution euro 330,5 million) ; Germany, North Rhine
Westphalia (total cost euro 940 million ; EU contribution euro 302,5
million) ; Germany, Bavaria (total cost euro 3269 million ; EU contribution
euro 1634,5 million) ; Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg (total cost euro 1890
million ; EU contribution euro 763 million).
MIDDAY EXPRESS
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