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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 05-04-26

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] Marché intérieur - SOLVIT de plus en plus efficace
  • [02] Commission sends proposals on GMOs to Council
  • [03] Commission clears acquisition of Dusa by Sabanci
  • [04] Commission clears acquisition of Netto Supermarkt by Dansk Supermarked
  • [05] Festival de Cannes 2005 : sélection de douze films cofinancés par l'UE
  • [06] The future of EU car industry : stakeholders have their say
  • [07] EU-Pakistan Troika : Benita Ferrero-Waldner proposes major increase in aid to Pakistan
  • [08] Autre matériel diffusé Midday Express of 2005-04-26 Reference: MEX/05/0426 Date: 26/04/2005 EXME05 / 26.4

    MIDDAY EXPRESS

    News from the Press and Communication Directorate General's midday briefing

    Nouvelles du rendez-vous de midi de la Direction Général Presse etb

    Communication

    26/04/05


  • [01] Marché intérieur - SOLVIT de plus en plus efficace

    Le réseau SOLVIT créé par la Commission européenne et les Etats membres de l'UE pour aider les citoyens et les entreprises à régler les problèmes découlant de la mauvaise application de la législation communautaire a traité 289 cas en 2004, soit 72% de plus qu'en 2003. D'après un rapport de la Commission, quatre cas sur cinq ont trouvé une solution. Le défi qui se pose maintenant est de mieux faire connaître SOLVIT en tant qu'alternative rapide et gratuite aux tribunaux.

    [02] Commission sends proposals on GMOs to Council

    The European Commission today adopted proposals to be sent to the Council of Ministers asking five Member states to lift their bans on certain authorised genetically modified organisms. The draft decisions concern the GM maize varieties T25 and MON810 banned in Austria, GM maize Bt176 banned in Austria, Germany and Luxembourg, the oilseed rape varieties MS1xRF1 banned in France and Topas 19/2 banned in France and Greece. The Regulatory Committee, which is set up under Directive 2001/18/EC and representing the Member States, did not reach the qualified majority necessary to support the Commission proposal to ask the five Member States to lift their national measures. The Commission's proposals are scientifically backed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The Council can either adopt or reject the proposals with a qualified majority. If no decision is taken after three months, the files return to the Commission who can then adopt them. If adopted, the Member States in question would have to repeal their national bans at the latest 20 days after they are formally notified of the respective decisions.

    [03] Commission clears acquisition of Dusa by Sabanci

    The European Commission has granted clearance under the EU Merger Regulation to the acquisition of sole control of DuPont-Sabanci International LLC (Dusa) of the US by Haci Ömer Sabanci Holding A.S. of Turkey, belonging to the Turkish Sabanci group. Sabanci is a conglomerate of companies active in many areas including chemicals and fibres, banking and insurance, food processing, retail, textiles, energy, cement, cars, tyres, communications and information technology, paper and packaging materials, tourism and international trading. Dusa is a joint venture currently controlled by DuPont and Sabanci each with 50% of the shares. It is active in the manufacture, marketing and sale of industrial nylon products. The operation was examined under the simplified merger review procedure.

    [04] Commission clears acquisition of Netto Supermarkt by Dansk Supermarked

    The European Commission has granted clearance under the EU Merger Regulation to the acquisition of sole control of Offene Handelsgesellschaft Netto Supermarkt GmbH & CO (NS) of Germany by Dansk Supermarked A/S (DS) of Denmark. DS is active in the retail of daily consumer goods mainly in Denmark. DS is jointly controlled by the A.P. Møller&#8211;Mærsk Group (Møller, Denmark) and F. Salling A/S (Salling, Denmark). Møller's main business is in shipping, oil drilling, shipbuilding, aviation and retailing. Salling is primarily active in the retail sector in Denmark. NS is active in the retailing of daily consumer goods in Germany and is currently jointly controlled by DS and ITM Enterprises S.A. (ITME). The operation was examined under the simplified merger review procedure.

    [05] Festival de Cannes 2005 : sélection de douze films cofinancés par l'UE

    L'ouverture du Festival de Cannes 2005 aura lieu le 11 mai. Les diverses sélections de cette année comprennent onze 12 films bénéficiant d'une aide au titre programme MEDIA, notamment le film d'ouverture, Lemming de Dominik Moll, ainsi que Caché, de Michael Haneke, Manderlay de Lars von Trier et L'Enfant de Jean-Pierre et Luc Dardenne, qui font tous partie de la sélection officielle. En outre, la Commission européenne organise pour la troisième fois avec les organisateurs du Festival une Journée de l'Europe sur le thème "Les cinémas d'Europe et la société de l'information". Viviane Reding, membre de la Commission chargée de la société de l'information et des médias, présentera pour la deuxième fois à Cannes le prix "Nouveaux talents" le 16 mai, la veille de la Journée de l'Europe.

    [06] The future of EU car industry : stakeholders have their say

    Today, consumer organisations, car manufacturers, fuel producers, the distribution and aftermarket sector, environmental and transport safety interest groups, technical services, trade unions and EU institutions are meeting in Brussels to exchange views about of the best regulatory framework for the automotive sector in the EU. The hearing is part of the European Commission's effort to have all views represented in this debate. Especially those stakeholders who are represented in the High Level Group should be heard. This is why a stakeholder consultation via the Internet was launched in February. The hearing today is complementing that consultation. The contributions from all stakeholders will be fed into this process and will be taken into account as part of the Commission's appraisal of the whole exercise.

    [07] EU-Pakistan Troika : Benita Ferrero-Waldner proposes major increase in aid to Pakistan

    The EU-Pakistan Ministerial Troika will meet on 27th April 2005 in Luxembourg. Discussions at the meeting will focus on bilateral relations and steps that can be taken to strengthen the existing partnership, including a Commission proposal to increase annual assistance from the EU four times over. The agenda will also cover political developments in Pakistan, Pakistan-India relations, Afghanistan, counter-terrorism and non- proliferation. The EU Troika will be represented by the Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy, Benita Ferrero- Waldner, Luxembourg's Foreign Minister, Jean Asselborn, and the High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy, Javier Solana. The Pakistani delegation will be led by Foreign Minister Khurshid M. Kasuri.

    [08] Autre matériel diffusé

    Opening remarks by Günter Verheugen at Stakeholder Hearing CARS 21

    Speech by Stavros Dimas : "The REACH proposal : a balanced solution for the future chemicals policy" at European Voice Conference From EUROPA, the European Commission Server at http://europa.eu.int/


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