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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 05-06-14Midday 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 Press and Communication Directorate General's midday briefingNouvelles du rendez-vous de midi de la Direction GĂ©nĂ©ral Presse etbCommunication14/06/05[01] Commission to light up Europe's world-leading networking infrastructure for scientists and studentsFrom today onwards, GÉANT2, Europe's world-class research networking infrastructure, will use pulsed light (photons), rather than electrons, to carry huge volumes of research data faster than ever before. Dark fibre- optic cables offering a performance of up to 320 Gigabit per second are lit to process data for advanced applications such as high-energy physics experiments or to connect radio telescopes worldwide. Europe's research network will thereby supply unprecedented computing power to an estimated three million users from over 3,500 academic institutions in 34 countries across Europe. Compared with similar research networks in the US or in Asia, GÉANT2 innovates by seamlessly combining dark fibre with more traditional broadband technology, notably to supply research networking services to schools, via its partner networks.[02] La Commission Ă l'Ă©coute des acteurs clĂ©s sur une future approche de l'UE concernant l'admission des migrants Ă©conomiquesLa Commission europĂ©enne tient aujourd'hui, sur le thème de la migration Ă©conomique, une audition publique qui sera ouverte conjointement par le vice-prĂ©sident Franco Frattini et le commissaire Vladimir Ĺ pidla. Cette audition fait suite au livre vert sur une approche communautaire de la gestion des migrations Ă©conomiques, que la Commission a prĂ©sentĂ© en janvier de cette annĂ©e. Elle repose sur une approche ascendante plutĂ´t que descendante, en associant au dĂ©bat les principaux intĂ©ressĂ©s, notamment les syndicats, les organisations patronales, les gouvernements, le Parlement europĂ©en, le Conseil Ă©conomique et social europĂ©en, les organisations non gouvernementales et les pays tiers intĂ©ressĂ©s.[03] Competitive, Small... and Responsible - How Europe's SMEs are seeing the business advantage in CSRWhat does a small cleaning company from Lyons paying for its employees to learn to read and write have in common with a small video production company from rural Wales that makes a point of recording and creating videos for its local community? And what, for that matter, do both these companies have in common with a group of Maltese hotels that are built to minimise their impact on the island’s environment and its natural resources? The answer is that they are all small businesses that are practising corporate social responsibility (or CSR). CSR is a concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations on a voluntary basis. The term itself tends to be associated with large companies, but some of the most innovative and inspiring examples of CSR are to be found amongst smaller businesses.[04] Ouverture de la distillation de crise en GrèceLa Commission europĂ©enne a adoptĂ© un règlement ouvrant la distillation de crise en Grèce. Suite Ă une production abondante, des excĂ©dents importants ont Ă©tĂ© constatĂ©s sur le marchĂ© du vin de table ainsi que sur le marchĂ© des vins de qualitĂ© produit dans des rĂ©gions dĂ©terminĂ©es (vqprd) en Grèce qui se reflètent par une baisse de prix et une augmentation inquiĂ©tante des stocks. Une distillation de crise de 340.000 hectolitres de vin de table au prix d'achat de 1,914 € par % vol et par hl est ouverte ainsi que de 40.000 hectolitres de vin de qualitĂ© au prix d’achat de 2,30 € par % vol et par hl. L'alcool issu de cette distillation ne pourra pas ĂŞtre utilisĂ© pour produire de l'alcool de bouche mais devra plutĂ´t ĂŞtre utilisĂ© pour des besoins industriels ou comme biocarburant. Le règlement est applicable Ă partir du 13 juin 2005. Une distillation de crise de 1,5 millions d'hl de vin de qualitĂ© pour la France et de 4 millions d'hl de vins de table pour l'Espagne a dĂ©jĂ Ă©tĂ© ouverte (voir Midday Express du 29 avril 2005).[05] Commission clears acquisition of DSM by Gilde Buy-OutThe European Commission has granted clearance under the EU Merger Regulation to the acquisition of sole control of DSM Bakery Ingredients, currently controlled by Royal DSM NV (DSM) of the Netherlands, by Gilde Buy- Out Fund II (Gilde Buy-Out) also of the Netherlands, belonging to the Rabobank Group. DSM Bakery Ingredients is a leading producer of fresh yeast, dry yeast and related bread ingredients for artisanal, home and industrial bakers. Gilde Buy-Out is a specialised investment fund which focuses on investing in medium sized to larger companies through management buy- outs/buy-ins in continental Europe. The company is part of the Rabobank Group, a Dutch bank and credit institution active in the financial services sector. The operation was examined under the simplified merger review procedure.[06] Commission clears acquisition of ABJV by SV and HMCThe European Commission has granted clearance under the EU Merger Regulation to the acquisition of joint control of Autonet Co and Bontec Co (ABJV) of Korea by Siemens VDO Automotive AG (SV) of Germany, belonging to the Siemens Group, and the Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) of Korea. SV and ABJV both produce electronic control, navigation and entertainment systems for cars. HMC manufactures and exports cars on a global scale. The operation was examined under the simplified merger review procedure.[07] Echange de quotas d'Ă©mission : la Commission lance le rĂ©examen du système communautaireLa Commission europĂ©enne a lancĂ© une consultation publique sur internet pour connaĂ®tre l'avis des citoyens sur le système communautaire d'Ă©change de quotas d'Ă©mission (SCEQE). Ce système existe depuis janvier 2005. Cette enquĂŞte constitue la première Ă©tape de l'examen du fonctionnement du système et fera l'objet d'un rapport de la Commission Ă la mi-2006. L'Ă©valuation finale pourrait conduire Ă la modification de la directive sur l'Ă©change de quotas d'Ă©mission, et notamment Ă l'inclusion d'autres secteurs et d'autres gaz dans le système.[08] EU launches second phase of its on-line export helpdesk for developing countriesToday the European Commission is launching the second phase of its on-line export helpdesk for developing countries. The new service provides detailed information on the specific import requirements of the EU and Member States, as well as up to date notice of internal taxes. By providing information on the EU's preferential access schemes and guiding exporters through the process of exporting to the EU, the service is designed to help producers in developing countries benefit fully from the EU market. The service can be accessed at <a href="http://export-help.cec.eu.int">http://export- help.cec.eu.int[09] EU Election Observation Mission deployed for legislative elections in BurundiThe European Commission has deployed an EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) for the legislative elections in Burundi scheduled to take place on 4 July 2005. The elections are a milestone in Burundi’s search for lasting peace and democracy. The EU EOM is led by Alain Hutchinson, Member of the European Parliament. The EOM is a further contribution by the Commission to supporting peace and democratisation in Burundi.[10] SESAME : la Commission et Eurocontrol annoncent le lancement imminent de la phase de dĂ©finitionLors d'une confĂ©rence de presse tenue Ă l'occasion du Salon de l'aĂ©ronautique de Paris, M. Jacques Barrot, vice-prĂ©sident de la Commission europĂ©enne, et M. Víctor M. Aguado, directeur gĂ©nĂ©ral d'Eurocontrol, ont annoncĂ© le lancement imminent de la phase de dĂ©finition de SESAME, programme de modernisation de l'infrastructure de contrĂ´le du trafic aĂ©rien europĂ©en, qui constitue l'un des principaux Ă©lĂ©ments du dĂ©veloppement du Ciel unique europĂ©en.[11] Danuta HĂĽbner met Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Kim TraavikEuropean Commissioner Danuta HĂĽbner met on 13 June Kim Traavik, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Norway, on the occasion of a seminar held in Brussels on the 'European Economic Area and Norwegian Financial Mechanism and Lessons from EU Cohesion Policy'. The aim of the seminar was to contribute to exchange of information and experience and to create conditions for good quality of regional development projects and their implementation.[12] Premier trimestre 2005 comparĂ© au quatrième trimestre 2004 : la production du secteur de la construction en baisse de 2,3% dans la zone euro ; baisse de 1,6% dans l'UE25Selon les estimations publiĂ©es par Eurostat, la production corrigĂ©e des variations saisonnières du secteur de la construction a reculĂ© au premier trimestre 2005 par rapport au quatrième trimestre 2004 de 2,3% dans la zone euro et de 1,6% dans l'UE25. Au quatrième trimestre 2004, la production Ă©tait demeurĂ©e stable dans la zone euro et avait augmentĂ© de 0,1% dans l'UE25. Par rapport au premier trimestre 2004, la production a diminuĂ© au premier trimestre 2005 de 3,8% dans la zone euro et de 3,0% dans l'UE25, après respectivement -0,1% et +0,1% au quatrième trimestre 2004.[13] Autre matĂ©riel diffusĂ©Launch of the GÉANT2 network for scientists and students : questions and answersAdmission des migrants Ă©conomiques Speech by GĂĽnter Verheugen : "Corporate Social Responsibility Matters" at 'CRS – Competitive, Small, Responsible' Conference Speech by Neelie Kroes : "Reforming Europe's State aid regime : an action plan for change" at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr/University of Leiden joint conference on European State Aid Reform Speech by Peter Mandelson : "The Future of Europe" at Fabian Lecture (13/06, London) Speech by Stavros Dimas : "Protecting Europe's Environment through a
Comprehensive Policy Approach" to the EP Environment Committee (13/06)
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