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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 05-09-22
From: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>
CONTENTS / CONTENU
[01] La Commission propose de renforcer les règles communes de sûreté
aérienne
[02] First budget of enlarged EU benefits all Member States ; main
beneficiaries remain the same
[03] Erasmus Mundus : les universités de l'UE continuent d'attirer le
monde entier
[04] Commission clears Třinecké železárny's take-over of VVT
[05] Structural Funds : Saxony shifts €227 million for productive
investments
[06] Olli Rehn on the declaration by the EU and its Member States following
the declaration made by Turkey upon signature on 29 July 2005 of the Ankara
Agreement Protocol
[07] Influenza : medical and veterinary chiefs discuss closer cooperation
[08] Commission extends fishing ban on anchovy in the Bay of Biscay
[09] Joe Borg : "Extending and diversifying scientific advice on fisheries"
[10] Et les lauréats sont ... allemands, espagnols et suisses
[11] Israeli and Palestinian transport ministers signed agreement on Joint
Transport Office
[12] Juillet 2005 par rapport à juin 2005 : les entrées de commandes dans
l'industrie en baisse de 1,6% dans la zone euro ; baisse de 0,7% dans
l'UE25
[13] Autre matériel diffusé
Midday Express of 2005-09-22
Reference: MEX/05/0922
Date: 22/09/2005
EXME05 / 22.9
MIDDAY EXPRESS
News from the Press and Communication Directorate General's midday briefing
Nouvelles du rendez-vous de midi de la Direction Générale Presse etb
Communication
22/09/05
[01] La Commission propose de renforcer les règles communes de sûreté
aérienne
La Commission européenne a proposé aujourd'hui de réviser le règlement
sur la sûreté aérienne, adopté au lendemain des attentats du 11
septembre 2001, qui vise à établir des normes communes entre tous les
Etats de l'UE pour faire face à la menace terroriste. En vigueur depuis
presque trois ans, cette législation a permis de renforcer la sûreté du
transport aérien et d'en harmoniser le contrôle. Les quelque 40
inspections menées par la Commission depuis février 2004 pour en
vérifier la bonne application ont permis d'identifier certaines lacunes ou
certains besoins qui l'amènent aujourd'hui à proposer cette révision. La
compétence communautaire va notamment s'étendre aux mesures de sûreté
en vol et au trafic aérien en provenance des pays tiers. Selon Jacques
Barrot, Vice-Président en charge des transports : "La protection du
transport aérien contre les attaques terroristes s'est considérablement
améliorée depuis les attentats de 2001. Pour autant, le nouveau
règlement va nous permettre d'être plus efficace et de réagir plus
rapidement face à une menace en évolution constante. Je confirme ainsi la
priorité donnée à la sécurité et à la sûreté des transports."
[02] First budget of enlarged EU benefits all Member States ; main
beneficiaries remain the same
The 2004 budget was a further step towards structural modernisation of EU
spending. Some €92 billion were allocated to recipients in Member States.
Each country received funds for regional policies, agriculture,
competitiveness, jobs and research ; €7.5 billion went to countries
outside of the Union or benefited several Member States. Main beneficiaries
among Member States remain the same as in 2003. For all 10 new Member
States, the 2004 accounting budgetary balance was visibly and significantly
better than in 2003, when they were outside the EU. At the same time it did
not provoke a significant increase of contribution from EU15. These are the
main findings of the "Report on the allocation of 2004 EU expenditure by
Member State". Commissioner Dalia Grybauskaité commented : "The report
shows clearly that enlargement was a win-win situation for all members of
the Union".
[03] Erasmus Mundus : les universités de l'UE continuent d'attirer le
monde entier
Dans sa deuxième année, le programme communautaire Erasmus Mundus, qui
vise à promouvoir la mobilité et la coopération avec des pays tiers dans
le domaine de l'enseignement supérieur, va de succès en succès. Le
nombre d'universités, de cours, d'étudiants et d'enseignants de l'Union
européenne et du monde entier qui participent au programme est en
augmentation rapide, démontrant ainsi qu'en matière d'enseignement
supérieur, la "marque de fabrique Europe" est gage d'excellence.
[04] Commission clears Třinecké železárny's take-over of VVT
The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the
proposed acquisition of the Czech company VVT by the Czech company
Třinecké železárny. The Commission concluded that the proposed merger
does not substantially impede competition in the European Economic Area or
any significant part of it.
[05] Structural Funds : Saxony shifts €227 million for productive
investments
The European Commission decided today to accept the request from the region
of Saxony to modify its Objective 1 programme and shift the amount of
€156 million from ESF to ERDF programmes and €68 million within the
ERDF from other measures. The modification of the programme also includes
an increase in Rural Development expenditure (EADDF-Guidance) of €3
million, transferred from the Fisheries Instrument (FIFG). Saxony applied
under Regulation 1260/99 to modify its Objective 1 programme and justified
its request following the high demand to increase financial resources
available for measure 1.1 "productive investments" : more than 600 SMEs are
willing to invest in the region possibly creating new workplaces and a
total estimate of 6,700 jobs (5,200Â new jobs and another 1,500
indirectly). Following a thorough examination of the application on the
basis of the specific characteristics of the Saxony economy, and with a
view to maximising the use of the funds, the Commission considers this
programme modification as being acceptable.
[06] Olli Rehn on the declaration by the EU and its Member States following
the declaration made by Turkey upon signature on 29 July 2005 of the Ankara
Agreement Protocol
European Commissioner for Enlargement, Olli Rehn, stated on 21 September :
"This is a reasonable and balanced outcome. The agreement between the
Member States paves the way for a smooth adoption of the negotiating
framework and thus the opening of the accession negotations with Turkey on
3 October. On 29 June, the Commission proposed a rigorous negotiating
framework to the Member States, in line with the European Council of
December 2004. This proposal takes due account of all concerns and provides
for a solid basis for rigorous and fair negotiations with Turkey. I look
forward to its rapid adoption by the Member States."
[07] Influenza : medical and veterinary chiefs discuss closer cooperation
The European Commission is hosting the first joint meeting of European
Chief Veterinary Officers (CVOs) and Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) today,
to discuss how to improve coordination between animal and public health
authorities in addressing the threat of avian influenza and the possible
human pandemic that could develop from it. The CMOs and CVOs aim to find
ways in which to develop closer cooperation on surveillance, preventative
measures and preparedness planning. The meeting will discuss how to
establish a synchronised rapid reaction for vets and doctors in the event
of an avian influenza outbreak in the EU, to ensure the swift eradication
of the virus from poultry farms and offer as much protection as possible
for people in close contact with infected birds (e.g. poultry workers).
Markos Kyprianou, Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection addressed
the meeting and said : "Coordination of veterinary and public health
authorities at EU and national level is essential to address the threat of
a global influenza pandemic due to a mutation of the Avian Influenza virus
present in Asia. I urge Member State authorities to work together in
synergy." The meeting was also attended by experts from the ECDC and EFSA.
The conclusions of the meeting will be published at :
<a href="http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/animal/diseases/controlmeasures/avian/index_en.htm">http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/animal/diseases/controlmeasures/avian/index_en.htm
[08] Commission extends fishing ban on anchovy in the Bay of Biscay
As recently announced, the European Commission, today, adopted emergency
measures to extend the current three-month ban on the fishing of anchovy in
the Bay of Biscay from 3 October till 31 December 2005 (see IP/05/1132).
The Commission intends to propose the adoption of a total allowable catch
of zero for 2006, until independent data, based on surveys to be carried
out this autumn and next spring, provide reliable estimates of the
quantities of young and adult anchovies in the stock. The current ban was
put in place on the basis of scientific advice from the International
Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES), last Spring, which
recommended an immediate closure of the fishery on account of the very poor
state of the stock. The Commission subsequently asked the Scientific,
Technical and Economic Committee on Fisheries (STECF) to examine the latest
data and provide advice on what should be done at the end of the three-
month ban. The STECF endorsed the Commission's decision on the ban and
recommended that "no alternative management measures short of closure
should be considered at this time". In view of this advice, the Commission
has decided to extend the ban to ensure the recovery of the stock. It has
also contacted the Member States concerned to examine alternative
management measures that would provide greater protection to the anchovy
stock, once fishing resumes.
[09] Joe Borg : "Extending and diversifying scientific advice on fisheries"
In a speech delivered at the annual Conference of the International Council
for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES), earlier today in Aberdeen, Joe Borg,
European Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, underlined the
need for scientific research on fish stocks to be extended and spread to
other marine domains. As the pressure on fish stocks increases due to
factors such as overfishing, pollution, climate change and growing
competiton in the use of the sea, so do the challenges on achieving
sustainable fisheries in a balanced marine environment. To meet these
challenges, Mr Borg said : "All of us – and by us I mean fisheries
managers, scientists and the fishing industry itself – will require a
significant change in the way we approach our work, new ways of doing
things and, I hope, even closer collaboration between all the parties
concerned than that which exists today." Outlining the work in process to
prepare a Green Paper on a wide ranging Maritime Policy for the Union, the
Commissioner invited ICES to participate actively in the discussion that
will be generated by this Paper. This would be particularly relevant in
terms of priorities for research and the development of more integrated
advice necessary for the better management of our seas and the economic
activities depending on them.
[10] Et les lauréats sont ... allemands, espagnols et suisses
A 13 heures, le mercredi 21 septembre, l'attente était enfin terminée
pour les quelque 120 jeunes scientifiques, âgés de 16 à 20 ans,
originaires de 35 pays et réunis à l'Université Bauman de Moscou Ã
l'occasion du 17ème Concours de l'UE pour jeunes scientifiques. Après
évaluation des 78 projets en compétition, les noms des lauréats ont
été révélés au cours d'une cérémonie de remise des prix où le
suspens a été à son comble jusqu'à la dernière minute. Cette année, les
premiers prix ont été attribués à des équipes allemandes,
espagnoles et suisses pour leurs projets originaux dans le domaine de la
dynamique des fluides, la possible découverte d'une nouvelle espèce Ã
Gran Canaria et la prévention des infections des voies urinaires dues aux
cathéters.
[11] Israeli and Palestinian transport ministers signed agreement on Joint
Transport Office
On 21 September, in Jerusalem, the transport ministers of Israel and the
Palestinian Authority signed an agreement for the establishment of a Joint
Transport Office. The role of the Office will be to study and promote the
implementation of projects of mutual interest, especially in the domain of
road and railway transport. The agreement was facilitated by the European
Commission and the Joint Transport Office will be supported financially by
the European Union.
[12] Juillet 2005 par rapport à juin 2005 : les entrées de commandes dans
l'industrie en baisse de 1,6% dans la zone euro ; baisse de 0,7% dans
l'UE25
Dans la zone euro, l’indice des entrées de commandes dans l'industrie a
baissé de 1,6% en juillet 2005 par rapport à juin 2005. Cet indice avait
augmenté de 3,1% en juin et diminué de 0,1% en mai. Dans l'UE25, les
entrées de commandes ont reculé de 0,7% en juillet 2005, après une
hausse de 2,5% en juin et une baisse de 0,2% en mai. En juillet 2005 par
rapport à juillet 2004, les entrées de commandes dans l’industrie ont
progressé de 1,2% dans la zone euro et de 1,8% dans l(UE25. Ces
estimations sont publiées par Eurostat.
[13] Autre matériel diffusé
Speech by Viviane Reding : "Better regulation for Europe's media industry :
the Commission's approach" at audiovisual Conference 'Between Culture and
Commerce' (Liverpool)
Speech by Neelie Kroes : "Enhancing Actions for Damages for Breach of
Competition Rules in Europe" at the Harvard Club (New York, ! embargo 23/09,
01h30 !)
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