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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 00-12-04Midday Express: News from the EU Commission Spokesman's Briefings Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>MIDDAY EXPRESSNews from the Spokesman's midday briefingNouvelles du rendez-vous de midi du Service Presse et Communicationb04/12/2000CONTENTS / CONTENU
[01] BSE Farm Council - Commission calls for swift decisionsOn the occasion of the extraordinary Agriculture Council on BSE to be held today in Brussels, the European Commission called for firm and swift decisions to tackle the BSE-problem. "The Commission has brought forward a package of wide-ranging new proposals. We call on the farm ministers to agree on a European response to this European problem", Consumer Protection and Agriculture Commissioners David Byrne and Franz Fischler said.[02] La Commission lance une consultation avec les parties concern�es sur un nouveau projet de publication d'indicateurs de qualit� des services de transport a�rienL'augmentation des plaintes relatives � la d�t�rioration de la qualit� des services de transport a�rien, en particulier en ce qui concerne les normes de ponctualit�, souligne la n�cessit� d'accro�tre la transparence en mati�re de performances des diff�rents op�rateurs. Quatre mois apr�s le lancement d'une campagne destin�e � faire prendre conscience de leurs droits aux passagers a�riens, la Commission a donc d�cid� de proposer une initiative visant � permettre aux voyageurs de choisir les compagnies a�riennes en connaissance de cause. Dans un premier temps, la Commission consulte actuellement toutes les parties concern�es sur l'�laboration d'un syst�me de notification obligatoire et r�guli�re des donn�es, qui servira de base � la publication future de rapports � l'intention des passagers a�riens communautaires sur les indicateurs de qualit� des services.[03] Frits Bolkestein urges Spain to agree energy taxation and European Company Statute proposals[04] Pascal Lamy opens investigation into South Korean subsidies to shipbuilding industryToday, European Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy announced his decision to open an investigation into unfair practices concerning the South Korean shipbuilding industry under the EU Trade Barriers Regulation (TBR). This decision follows a detailed examination of a complaint lodged by the European shipbuilding industry on 24 October 2000. "We have looked carefully at the complaint of our industry and believe there are clear grounds for us to launch this investigation. We are treating the concerns of EU shipbuilders with the utmost seriousness. If necessary, we will take this all the way to the WTO", said Pascal Lamy.[05] Pays d'Europe centrale et orientale : la Commission propose la signature d'un accord sur le tranport par carApr�s quatre ann�es de n�gociations avec 14 pays d'Europe centrale et orientale, la Commission europ�enne pr�sente au Conseil une proposition de signature de l'accord Interbus relatif au transport de passagers par autocar et autobus. Cet accord facilitera les transports de passagers tant au niveau des proc�dures administratives qu'au niveau des contr�les entre les pays signataires de l'accord. Il s'inscrit �galement dans une logique d'int�gration progressive des Etats non membres de l'Union. L'accord pr�voit en effet une harmonisation progressive en mati�res de r�gles sociales, fiscales et techniques qui sera b�n�fique pour la libert� des �changes.[06] EU to observe elections in GuyanaThe European Commission has taken a decision to fund the participation of an EU component to the International Observation Mission for the next general elections in Guyana. These elections were originally scheduled for 17th January 2001. However, since the registration of the voters was not completed on time, they have been postponed, and it is now expected that they will take place before the end of March 2001. The Head of the EU observers is Mr Mark Stephens, who will also be the Deputy Chief of the International Observers Group. In addition, some 30 EU Short Term Observers will be sent to Guyana shortly before the election day. The cost of the EU contribution will not exceed euro 314,000.[07] Fish Producer's Organisations Forum in BrusselsProducers in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors will, for the first time, meet at a Forum of Producers' Organisations organised by the European Commission, on 4th and 5th December in Brussels. Some 200 people are expected to gather to exchange ideas and to examine a number of specific topics of interest to their industry. Commissioner Fischler, responsible for Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, welcomed the initiative. He said : "As the interface between producers - that is, fishermen and fish farmers - and the market, fish Producers' Organisations are in an ideal situation to influence the conditions related to supply and demand. I am sure that the recently reformed common market organisation, which has strengthened Producers' Organisations, will enable them to play an even greater role in sustainable fisheries."[08] Autre mat�riel diffus�Note sur la pr�paration du Conseil Industrie/Energie volet �nergieNote sur la pr�paration du Conseil Industrie/Energie volet industrie Note sur les conclusions des Consultations P�che avec la Norv�ge pour 2001 Discours de Mme Reding : "Les r�seaux de salles de cin�ma: promoteurs de la circulation des films en Europe" � la cl�ture de la 5e conf�rence annuelle d'Europa Cin�mas (02/12, Paris) Discours de Mme Reding : "A guide to The world of Images: why do we need to teach film at schools ?" � la European Film Academy (02/12, Paris) Discours de M. Bolkestein : "Le d�veloppement du capital-risque, cl� de la comp�titivit� et dela cr�ation d'emplois dans l'UE" au d�jeuner/d�bat � la chambre de commerce franco-n�erlandaise (Paris, ! embargo 12h30 !) MIDDAY EXPRESSFrom EUROPA, the European Commission Server at http://europa.eu.int/
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