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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 07-05-24Midday Express: News from the EU Commission Spokesman's Briefings Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>CONTENTS / CONTENU
MIDDAY EXPRESSNews from the Communication Directorate General's midday briefingNouvelles du rendez-vous de midi de la Direction Générale Communicationb24/05/07[01] Une meilleure formation pour des denrées alimentaires plus sûres : la Commission publie son premier rapport annuelL'initiative "Une meilleure formation pour des denrées alimentaires plus sûres" de la Commission européenne a démarré sur les chapeaux de roues en 2006 : 1.400 participants provenant d’une centaine de pays ont assisté à des ateliers portant sur un large éventail de sujets liés aux contrôles exigés par la législation communautaire en ce qui concerne les denrées alimentaires et les aliments pour animaux. Ces ateliers de formation visent à faire en sorte que les autorités chargées des contrôles officiels comprennent pleinement et fassent correctement respecter la législation communautaire sur les denrées alimentaires et les aliments pour animaux, les prescriptions communautaires relatives à la santé animale et au bien-être des animaux, ainsi que la législation phytosanitaire communautaire. Le premier rapport annuel sur le thème "Une meilleure formation pour des denrées alimentaires plus sûres", publié aujourd'hui, dresse un panorama détaillé des actions de formation menées en 2006. Il rend également compte des informations que la Commission a reçues en retour des participants. Enfin, le rapport décrit le programme prévu pour 2007 et examine quelles sont les modalités d'organisation des futures formations propres à assurer les meilleurs résultats.[02] Launching operations of the European Border Patrols Network : a new tool to tighten up control and management of the EU's Southern maritime bordersToday FRONTEX (the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union), together with the Member States concerned, launched the European Border Patrols Network. The objective is to curb illegal immigration across the Mediterranean Sea and along the South-West Atlantic coasts and to detect emergencies at sea, thus reducing loss of life. The European Border Patrols Network will facilitate closer coordinated and cost-effective operational cooperation between the national authorities responsible for patrolling the Member States' Southern external maritime borders.[03] La Commission se félicite de l'accord politique visant à limiter les tarifs des services d'itinérance en Europe à partir de cet étéLe Parlement européen, réuni en plénière à Strasbourg hier, a voté à une forte majorité en faveur d'un règlement de l'UE qui vise à réduire sensiblement le coût d'utilisation d'un téléphone mobile à l'étranger. Ce règlement, proposé par la Commission européenne le 12 juillet 2006, a été largement approuvé par les représentants des 27 Etats membres de l'Union européenne la semaine dernière. Il entrera en vigueur avant les vacances d'été.[04] What can the EU do for your city? Find the answers in the European Commission's new guideHow can European Union policies help towns and cities? How can towns and cities have a bigger say in implementing the policies? Find the answers in the European Commission's new guide for stakeholders, urban managers and anyone interested in urban issues. The guide, entitled "Guide to the Urban Dimension in Community Policies", aims to help all involved to make best use of the opportunities EU policies offer. It identifies initiatives with direct and indirect implications for sustainable development of urban areas and provides a clear overview of the urban dimension of all Community policies over the current funding period, 2007-2013.[05] Europe's cities on front line of jobs and growth drive, Danuta Hübner tells ministers in LeipzigEurope's regions and cities are on the front line when it comes to boosting the Union's economic prospects, Regional Policy Commissioner Danuta Hübner told EU ministers meeting in Leipzig for a two-day informal gathering (24- 25 May). Their meeting, organised by the German Presidency, is entitled Urban Development and Territorial Cohesion. Hosted by German Minister of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs, Wolfgang Tiefensee, the meeting is invited to adopt two policy documents: The Territorial Agenda of the EU, and the Leipzig Charter on Sustainable European Cities.[06] EU concludes fisheries partnership agreement with Guinea BissauThe European Commission, on behalf of the Union, and the Republic of Guinea Bissau initialled a new Fisheries Partnership Agreement in Brussels on 23 May. This new agreement, along with a new protocol, will cover a renewable period of 4 years. The Commission welcomes this move to a partnership agreement that confirms the commitment of the Union to working with its partners on strengthening sustainable fisheries wherever its fleets operate. The new protocol provides fishing possibilities for shrimps, fish, cephalopods and tuna. While fishing possibilities will remain the same as they are at present for shrimps, fish and cephalopods the number of licences for tuna vessels will be reduced from 70 to 37 licences. Out of the annual financial contribution €7 million, 35% or €2,450,000 has entirely been earmarked for projects to help Guinea Bissau establish responsible and sustainable fishing in its waters. In addition, the EU will pay an annual specific contribution of €500,000 to improve sanitary conditions in the fisheries sector and to strengthen monitoring, control and surveillance in the waters of Guinea Bissau.[07] EU27 FDI flows with the rest of the world up by 38% in 2006 ; intra- EU27 FDI flows down by 8%In 2006, EU27 FDI (foreign direct investment) in extra-EU27 countries (outflows) rose by 35%, from €136 billion in 2005 to €183 billion in 2006, while FDI into the EU27 from the rest of the world (inflows) increased by 42%, from €95 billion to €135 billion. In 2006, intra-EU27 FDI flows fell by 8% compared with 2005. The increase in flows with the rest of the world was strongly influenced by the growth in EU27 flows with North America. These figures are published by Eurostat.[08] Autre matériel diffuséAntitrust : Commission welcomes Court of First Instance judgments in German recycling casesEuropean Border Patrols Network to combat illegal immigration along the southern maritime borders of the European Union Better Training for Safer Food annual report Le président Barroso veut faire entendre à Bruxelles la voix de tous ceux qui participent à l'aide communautaire au développement Discours de M. José Manuel Barroso : "Energie et changement climatique: l'heure n'est plus au doute" au programme Energie de l'IFRI Speech by Meglena Kuneva : "Consumer policy has come of age" at BEUC General Assembly (London) Discours de M. Leonard Orban : "L'alphabet cyrillique, troisième alphabet officiel de l'UE, a été créé par un Européen véritablement multilingue" (Sofia) Speech by Danuta Hübner : "First assessment on the urban dimension in the National Strategies and the Operational Programmes (2007–2013)" at Informal Ministerial Council on Urban Affairs (Leipzig) Speech by Danuta Hübner : "Keeping cities in good shape" at Informal
Ministerial Council on Urban Affairs (Leipzig)
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