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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 06-07-24
From: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>
CONTENTS / CONTENU
[01] Marchés publics : la Commission publie des lignes directrices sur la
passation équitable de marchés de faible montant
[02] Commission proposes multi-annual plan to rebuild Baltic cod stocks
[03] Andris Piebalgs se félicite de l'adoption de nouvelles orientations
pour les réseaux transeuropéens dans le secteur de l'énergie
[04] Commission recommends negotiation of Visa Facilitation and Readmission
Agreements with Western Balkans countries
[05] EU concludes most important Fisheries Partnership Agreement with
Mauritania
[06] May 2006 compared to April 2006 : industrial new orders up by 2.3% in
euro area ; EU25 up by 1.5%
[07] Autre matériel diffusé
Midday Express of 2006-07-24
Reference: MEX/06/0724
Date: 24/07/2006
EXME06 / 24.7
MIDDAY EXPRESS
News from the Communication Directorate General's midday briefing
Nouvelles du rendez-vous de midi de la Direction Générale Communicationb
24/07/06
[01] Marchés publics : la Commission publie des lignes directrices sur la
passation équitable de marchés de faible montant
La Commission européenne a publié des lignes directrices sur la passation
de marchés de faible valeur monétaire par les pouvoirs publics. Ces
marchés représentent la grande majorité des marchés publics dans l'UE
(plus de 90% dans certains Etats membres). Bien qu'ils ne soient pas
couverts par les directives de l'UE en matière de marchés publics, il est
communément admis que la passation de ces marchés devrait être conforme
aux principes de transparence et de non-discrimination qui régissent le
marché intérieur. Les lignes directrices de la Commission, sous forme
d'une "communication interprétative", contiennent des suggestions sur la
manière dont les pouvoirs publics devraient se conformer à ces principes,
ainsi que des exemples de possibilités innovantes de passer des marchés
de façon moderne, transparente et rentable. Les lignes directrices
s'appliquent également à certains services qui ne sont pas entièrement
couverts par les directives de l'UE en matière de marchés publics
[02] Commission proposes multi-annual plan to rebuild Baltic cod stocks
Today, the European Commission adopted a proposal on a multi-annual plan
for the two cod stocks in the Baltic Sea and the fisheries exploiting those
stocks. There are two distinct cod stocks in the Baltic Sea, which are
fished by the same fleets, often in the course of a single trip out to sea.
Scientists have long advised that the eastern stock is overfished to the
point where it is threatened with collapse, while the western stock, though
in slightly better condition, is fished at a very high level which gives
yields well below the long-term potential. In addition, there is a chronic
problem with the underreporting of the real catch level – 35-45% of the
eastern stock according to estimates from the International Council for the
Exploration of the Sea (ICES). The aim of the plan is to gradually but
surely reduce fishing mortality on the two stocks to levels advised by
scientists so as to provide stable fishing possibilities and high yields in
the long term. This will be achieved through a combination of stepwise
reductions in fishing mortality and a progressive effort limitation scheme
which is easy to control and enforce.
[03] Andris Piebalgs se félicite de l'adoption de nouvelles orientations
pour les réseaux transeuropéens dans le secteur de l'énergie
Le Commission européen à l'Energie, Andris Piebalgs, s'est félicité
aujourd'hui de la décision du Conseil d'adopter la proposition de la
Commission en vue d'une révision des orientations pour les réseaux
transeuropéens d'énergie (RTN-E). Le Parlement européen a déjÃ
entériné ces orientations le 4 avril. M. Piebalgs a fait la déclaration
suivante : "Les orientations portent sur un réseau paneuropéen de
transport de l'électricité et du gaz, qui est indispensable au bon
fonctionnement du marché intérieur de l'énergie et pour l'amélioration
de la sécurité d'approvisionnement. Les nouvelles règles
faciliteront les procédures d'autorisation et attireront les
investissements nécessaires pour des projets transfrontaliers présentant
un intérêt européen élevé."
[04] Commission recommends negotiation of Visa Facilitation and Readmission
Agreements with Western Balkans countries
On 20 July, the European Commission recommended that the Council opens
negotiations on agreements to facilitate the procedures for issuing short-
stay visas and on readmission between the European Community and the Bosnia
and Herzegovina, the Republic of Montenegro, and the Republic of Serbia. As
concerns Albania, a Community Readmission Agreement has been in force since
May 2006. Therefore for this country only a draft mandate for a visa
facilitation agreement is proposed.
[05] EU concludes most important Fisheries Partnership Agreement with
Mauritania
The European Commission, on behalf of the European Union, and Mauritania
have initialled a new fisheries partnership agreement to replace the
current fisheries agreement due to end on 31 July 2006. It is the most
important fisheries agreement concluded by the EU with a third country both
in financial terms and as regards fishing opportunities for EU vessels. The
new agreement will be in place for six years. A protocol, for a period of
two years, renewable twice, will provide fishing possibilities for about
200 EU vessels on crustaceans (mainly shrimps), hake and other demersal
species (living near the sea floor), cepaholopods, small pelagics (living
mid-water) and tuna. Taking into account scientific assessments of the
state of the stocks in Mauritanian waters, fishing effort by EU vessels on
sensitive species, such as cephalopods and some other demersal species,
will be substantially reduced compared to the current agreement. New
possibilities will be available for small pelagic stocks, in particular for
vessels able to land in Mauritanian ports which could increase the benefit
for the local economy. Stricter control of fishing effort in Mauritanian
waters will be applied, in particular for the small pelagic fisheries. The
EU financial contribution will amount to € 86 million per year, as in the
current agreement. The level of licence fees to be paid by shipowners
operating under the agreement will be gradually increased amounting
approximately to € 22 million per year. A greater part of the EU
financial contribution will be devoted to supporting the implementation of
a responsible and sustainable fisheries policy by Mauritania in its waters.
This is in line with the approach on EU fisheries partnership agreements
adopted under the 2002 reform of the Common Fisheries Policy which focuses
on close co-operation with the partner countries to achieve sustainable
fisheries in their waters. The new agreement and protocol will be
applicable from 1 August 2006, pending final adoption by the EU
institutions.
[06] May 2006 compared to April 2006 : industrial new orders up by 2.3% in
euro area ; EU25 up by 1.5%
The euro area industrial new orders index increased by 2.3% in May 2006
compared to April 2006. The index decreased by 0.8% in April and 1.3% in
March. EU25 new orders rose by 1.5% in May 2006, after remaining stable in
April and falling by 1.1% in March. Excluding ships, railway and aerospace
equipment, industrial new orders grew by 1.9% in May 2006 in the euro area
and by 1.4% in the EU25. In May 2006 compared to May 2005, industrial new
orders increased by 14.2% in the euro area and by 13.0% in the EU25. Total
industry excluding ships, railway and aerospace equipment grew by 16.1% in
the euro area and by 15.0% in the EU25. These estimates are released by
Eurostat.
[07] Autre matériel diffusé
Frequently asked questions on interpretative communication on contract
awards not or not fully subject to the public procurement Directives
Main components of the new EU-Mauritania Fisheries Partnership Agreement
TEN-E Guidelines specify a European-wide energy transmission network
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