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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 07-03-02

Midday Express: News from the EU Commission Spokesman's Briefings Directory - Previous Article - Next Article

From: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>


CONTENTS / CONTENU

  • [01] Maroc : la Commission propose plus de €650 millions pour soutenir les réformes
  • [02] EU-Ukraine start negotiations on new Enhanced Agreement
  • [03] EPSO lance deux concours dans le domaine de la communication et de l'information ouverts aux citoyens des 27 Etats membres
  • [04] Commission opens in-depth investigation into Sony/BMG recorded music joint-venture
  • [05] Mariann Fischer Boel visits India to promote 'Tasty Europe'
  • [06] László Kovács in Washington and New York (04-08/03)
  • [07] TEMPUS : donner un nouvel élan à la coopération entre l'UE et le reste du monde dans l'enseignement supérieur
  • [08] January 2007 compared to December 2006 - Industrial producer prices up by 0.1% in euro area - Stable in EU27
  • [09] Autre matériel diffusé Midday Express of 2007-03-02 Reference: MEX/07/0302 Date: 02/03/2007 EXME07 / 2.3

    MIDDAY EXPRESS

    News from the Communication Directorate General's midday briefing

    Nouvelles du rendez-vous de midi de la Direction Générale Communicationb

    02/03/07


  • [01] Maroc : la Commission propose plus de €650 millions pour soutenir les réformes

    Le 2 mars, Mme Benita Ferrero Waldner, commissaire européen chargé des relations extérieures et de la politique de voisinage, participera au séminaire intitulé "Le Maroc et l'UE: vers un statut avancé dans l'association euro méditerranéenne", organisé par l’IEMed (Institut Europeu de la Mediterrà nia) en collaboration avec le ministère espagnol des Affaires étrangères et de la Coopération (Barcelone, 1er et 2 mars). Le séminaire abordera les possibilités de renforcement du partenariat dans des domaines tels que la coopération politique, les questions de sécurité, les relations économiques et la société civile. La Commission présentera une proposition de programme d'aide pour le Maroc, d'un montant de €654 millions, destiné à soutenir la mise en œuvre du plan d'action UE-Maroc, préparé dans le cadre de la politique européenne de voisinage. L'aide bilatérale sera complétée par des prêts de la Banque européenne d'investissement (FEMIP) et d'autres programmes financiers. Cette enveloppe représente une augmentation de près de 20% par rapport à la moyenne annuelle pour la période 1995 2006. A Barcelone, la Commissaire Ferrero-Waldner rencontrera également le ministre marocain adjoint aux Relations extérieures et à la Coopération, Taïb Fassi Fihri, avec lequel elle discutera des relations UE-Maroc, de la Politique Européenne de Voisinage ainsi que du nouveau paquet aide

    [02] EU-Ukraine start negotiations on new Enhanced Agreement

    European Commissioner for External Relations and Neighbourhood Policy, Benita Ferrero-Waldner, and the Ukrainian chief-negotiator, Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Veselovsky will meet on Monday 5 March on the occasion of the official start of the negotiations on a new Enhanced Agreement. The new agreement will reflect on the strategic importance of developing EU-Ukraine relations: The main aim is to draw Ukraine closer to the EU, enhance political cooperation, increase trade and investment and thus contribute to economic development and prosperity in Ukraine. Negotiations will open new prospects for EU-Ukraine relations, including a Free Trade Area and a deeper partnership on energy.

    [03] EPSO lance deux concours dans le domaine de la communication et de l'information ouverts aux citoyens des 27 Etats membres

    Informer les citoyens et les médias des activités menées par l'Union européenne, des objectifs et des enjeux de ses politiques et de ses actions est une priorité majeure des institutions européennes. Afin de répondre aux besoins des institutions européennes en personnel hautement qualifié dans le domaine de la communication et de l'information, l'Office de sélection du personnel a publié le 28 février 2007 deux concours, l'un pour des administrateurs (AD5), l'autre pour des assistants (AST3). Ces concours sont les premiers destinés aux spécialistes de la communication.

    [04] Commission opens in-depth investigation into Sony/BMG recorded music joint-venture

    The European Commission has decided to open an in-depth investigation into the merger of the global recorded music businesses of Germany's Bertelsmann AG and Japan's Sony Corp. An earlier Commission decision to approve the merger in July 2004 was annulled by the European Court of First Instance (CFI) on 13th July 2006 (see CJE/06/60). The in-depth inquiry will permit thorough analysis of the complex information required in order for the Commission to ascertain whether or not the merger strengthens or creates a dominant position in these relatively concentrated markets. The opening of an in-depth investigation does not prejudge its final result. The Commission now has four months, until 2nd July 2007, to reach a final decision on whether to approve or veto the merger.

    [05] Mariann Fischer Boel visits India to promote 'Tasty Europe'

    Mariann Fischer Boel, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, will visit India from Sunday, 4 March until Saturday 10 March to promote the quality and diversity of European food and drink. She will be accompanied by a delegation of top executives from food and drink companies from across the European Union representing a total annual turnover of more that €54 billion, under the "Tasty Europe" banner. The business representatives have been selected taking into account products where there already is an EU presence on the Indian market and where there is significant potential for growth in the future. The main objective of the visit is to spearhead a promotional effort to increase joint business opportunities in the agri-food sector between the EU and India. During the week long visit, the Commissioner and the business delegation will meet and interact with members of the Indian business community both in Delhi and Mumbai. The delegation will participate in the International Aahar Food Fair in New Delhi, where the EU will have an information stand and where specific promotional activities will be arranged. The trip represents a great opportunity to strengthen EU-India links and to foster business opportunities on both sides. During her visit, Commissioner Fischer Boel plans to meet Minister of Commerce Kamal Nath, Minister of Food Processing Subodh Kant Sahay, Minister of Agriculture, Consumer Affairs & Food Distribution Sharad Pawar and Vilasrao Deshmukh, Chief Minister of Maharashtra. The Commissioner will hold a press conference on Wednesday, 7 March at 14.30 at the Meridien Hotel, New Dehli. On Thursday, 8 March at 14.30, she will give a press lunch at the Fire in the Park hotel, Delhi. And on Saturday, 10 March, she will host a press lunch at 13.00 at the Hilton Towers Hotel in Mumbai.

    [06] László Kovács in Washington and New York (04-08/03)

    European Commissioner for Taxation and Customs Union László Kovács will pay a four-day visit to the United States March 4-8. The main purpose of his visit is to reinforce cooperation in the customs area on issues of common interest to the EU and the United States. Commissioner Kovács will meet with Secretary for Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, and Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee Senator Joe Lieberman. Key issues include supply chain security and the fight against counterfeiting. He will also meet with State Department and White House officials as well as with senior Congressmen. In parallel he will deliver speeches on tax cooperation policy and on customs issues at different bodies in Washington and New York. For more information: <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/commission_barroso/kovacs/index_en.htm">http://ec.europa.eu/commission_barroso/kovacs/index_en.htm

    [07] TEMPUS : donner un nouvel élan à la coopération entre l'UE et le reste du monde dans l'enseignement supérieur

    Tempus est le programme phare mis en place par l'Union européenne pour coopérer avec ses voisins dans le domaine de l'enseignement supérieur. Les 5 et 6 mars 2007, les délégués de 53 Etats membres de l'UE et pays partenaires Tempus participeront, à Bruxelles, à une conférence organisée par la Commission européenne afin de se pencher sur la conception de la prochaine phase du programme, qui portera sur la période 2007-2013.

    [08] January 2007 compared to December 2006 - Industrial producer prices up by 0.1% in euro area - Stable in EU27

    The euro area (EA13) industrial producer price index rose by 0.1% in January 2007 compared to December 2006, while EU27 prices remained unchanged. In December 2006 prices remained unchanged in both the euro area and the EU27. In January 2007 compared to January 2006, industrial producer prices rose by 2.9% in the euro area and by 2.4% in the EU27. These figures come from Eurostat.

    [09] Autre matériel diffusé

    Calendrier du 5 au 10 mars 2007 From EUROPA, the European Commission Server at http://europa.eu.int/

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