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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 07-01-05
From: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>
CONTENTS / CONTENU
[01] President Barroso to meet President Bush at the White House on 8
January
[02] Slovenia successfully adopts the euro
[03] December 2006: Business Climate Indicator for the euro area reaches an
all-time high
[04] December 2006: Economic sentiment stabilises in both the EU and the
euro area
[05] November 2006 compared to November 2005 - Volume of retail trade up by
1.3% in euro area; up by 2.3% in EU25
[06] November 2006 compared to October 2006 - Industrial producer prices
stable in euro area; up by 0.2% in EU25
[07] November 2006 - Euro area unemployment down to 7.6%; EU25 down to 7.7%
[08] Autre matériel diffusé
Midday Express of 2007-01-05
Reference: MEX/07/0105
Date: 05/01/2007
EXME07 / 5.1
MIDDAY EXPRESS
News from the Communication Directorate General's midday briefing
Nouvelles du rendez-vous de midi de la Direction Générale Communicationb
05/01/07
[01] President Barroso to meet President Bush at the White House on 8
January
President José Manuel Barroso will be travelling to Washington to meet
with President George W. Bush at the White House. President Barroso will be
accompanied by External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner and
Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson. While the meeting has an open agenda,
it can be expected to focus on energy security, climate change, the Middle
East, trade and economic relations as well as the Doha Development Round,
and a range of global challenges to which the US and the EU have an
interest in a joint response. This is President Barroso's second bilateral
visit to the White House. President Bush visited the European Commission at
its Berlaymont headquarters in Brussels on 22 February 2005.
[02] Slovenia successfully adopts the euro
Slovenia's changeover to the euro appears to be happening swiftly and
successfully without any noticeable problems so far. After only a few days
the euro had already largely replaced the tolar in Slovenian wallets and
purses and the old banknotes and coins looked set to exit circulation well
before mid-January, when the dual circulation period ends.
[03] December 2006: Business Climate Indicator for the euro area reaches an
all-time high
The Business Climate Indicator (BCI) for the euro area increased again in
December, to record its highest level ever. This points to sustained
industrial production growth in the fourth quarter of 2006, in line with
the slight increase recorded in October. The increase of the BCI results
from improvements in industry managers' assessment of the production trend
observed in recent months and of total order books, as well as of export
order books and stocks of finished products. By contrast, their production
expectations for the months ahead became less optimistic in December.
[04] December 2006: Economic sentiment stabilises in both the EU and the
euro area
The Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) in the EU and the euro area remained
broadly stable in December, decreasing by 0.2 of a point. At 112.9 for the
EU and 110.1 for the euro area, the indicator still stands well above its
long-term average.
[05] November 2006 compared to November 2005 - Volume of retail trade up by
1.3% in euro area; up by 2.3% in EU25
According to Eurostat, in November 2006, compared to November 2005, the
volume of retail trade grew by 1.3% in the euro area and by 2.3% in the
EU25. Compared to October 2006, the retail sales index rose by 0.5% in the
euro area and by 0.4% in the EU25. In November 2006, compared to November
2005, retail trade of “food, drinks and tobacco” grew by 0.3% in the
euro area and by 0.9% in the EU25. The non food sector increased by 2.1%
and by 3.3% respectively.
[06] November 2006 compared to October 2006 - Industrial producer prices
stable in euro area; up by 0.2% in EU25
According to Eurostat, the euro area industrial producer price index
remained unchanged in November 2006 compared to October 2006, while EU25
prices increased by 0.2%. In October prices remained unchanged in the euro
area and gained 0.3% in the EU25. In November 2006 compared to November
2005, industrial producer prices rose by 4.3% in the euro area and by 3.7%
in the EU25.
[07] November 2006 - Euro area unemployment down to 7.6%; EU25 down to 7.7%
According to Eurostat, Euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment stood at
7.6% in November 2006, compared to 7.7% in October. It was 8.4% in November
2005. The EU25 unemployment rate was 7.7% in November 2006, compared to
7.8% in October. It was 8.6% in November 2005. In November 2006, the lowest
rates were registered in Denmark (3.3% in October), the Netherlands (3.8%),
Ireland (4.2%), Estonia (4.5%) and Austria (4.6%). Unemployment rates were
highest in Poland (13.6%), Slovakia (12.3%), Greece (8.7% in the third
quarter of 2006), France (8.6%) and Spain (8.4%).
[08] Autre matériel diffusé
• Speech by Mariann Fischer Boel : "A vision for EU agriculture and
opportunities for UK farmers" at Oxford Farming Conference (04/01, Oxford)
Fonctionnaire de permanence ce week-end: Amelia Torres (joignable via la
ligne de permanence 02/295 8463)
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