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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 03-03-11
From: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>
CONTENTS / CONTENU
[01] La Commission publie une série d'indicateurs structurels actualisés en
vue du Conseil européen de printemps
[02] Commission grants €8 million in humanitarian aid for Colombia
[03] Commission increases the Risk Capital Facility for the Mediterranean
countries
[04] Inauguration of the International Criminal Court
[05] Commission launches debate on the future of textiles trade
[06] Autre matériel diffusé
Midday Express 11/03/2003
TXT: FR ENPDF:DOC:Midday Express 11/03/2003
[01] La Commission publie une série d'indicateurs structurels actualisés en
vue du Conseil européen de printemps
La Commission européenne a publié ce jour une série d'indicateurs
structurels actualisés qui permettront de mesurer les progrès réalisés dans
la stratégie de renouveau économique, social et environnemental définie à
Lisbonne. Elle avait publié une série d'indicateurs provisoires en même
temps que son rapport de printemps en janvier dernier, dans un document de
travail des services de la Commission. Pour la première fois, ces
indicateurs intégraient les futurs Etats membres et les pays candidats. Ces
données ont été confirmées et complétées depuis lors, ce qui a permis de
combler certaines lacunes et dans certains cas, de prendre en compte des
années supplémentaires. Les nouvelles données reflètent la situation au 17
février 2003. Les indicateurs structurels sont par ailleurs régulièrement
actualisés en ligne tout au long de l'année. Le Conseil européen se réunira
le 21 mars pour examiner les progrès réalisés par rapport aux objectifs de
la stratégie approuvée à Lisbonne en mars 2000 pour faire de l'économie
européenne la plus compétitive du monde en 2010. Ses travaux s'appuieront
sur le rapport de printemps de la Commission.
[02] Commission grants €8 million in humanitarian aid for Colombia
The European Commission has granted €8 million in humanitarian aid to help
victims of conflict in Colombia. The funding is being channelled through
the Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO), which comes under the responsibility of
Commissioner Poul Nielson. Most of this aid will go to providing food, bed
sheets, cooking sets and hygiene products to around 200,000 people in the
country who have been displaced by the conflict.
[03] Commission increases the Risk Capital Facility for the Mediterranean
countries
The European Commission has decided to increase by €22 million the Risk
Capital Facility for the EU Mediterranean neighbours that benefit from MEDA
funding (Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, West
Bank and Gaza Strip) with a view to upgrading their financial sector,
making their industry more competitive and supporting privatisation.
Priority will be given to those countries or territories that have already
signed an Association Agreement with the EU. The Risk Capital Facility,
managed by the European Investment Bank (EIB), is a key instrument of EU
support in enhancing the economic transition and strengthening the
development of the private sector of the MEDA countries. This €22 million
will be added to the €50 million already granted to these countries in 2001
and it is envisaged to grant a further €28 million in 2004.
[04] Inauguration of the International Criminal Court
The European Commission warmly welcomes the inauguration today of the
International Criminal Court in The Hague. On this occasion, the
Commissioner for External Relations Chris Patten stated : "The inauguration
of the International Criminal Court is a historic achievement, perhaps the
most significant development in international law since the creation of the
United Nations. This landmark has been made possible by the joint efforts
of governments, international organisations and civil society worldwide.
The Court brings hope for the thousands of victims who have suffered in the
past from atrocities over which the Court will have jurisdiction : crimes
against humanity, genocide and war crimes. The Court sends a powerful
message to any potential perpetrator of such crimes : impunity has ended."
[05] Commission launches debate on the future of textiles trade
On 5-6 May 2003, European Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy will host a major
conference in Brussels on "The Future of Textiles and Clothing Trade after
2005". In preparation, the Commission has launched an open consultation on
the future of textiles trade policy. Through a dedicated internet forum,
interested parties from all over the world can submit their ideas and
contributions on trade in textile policies. "In less than two years we
shall see the elimination of quota restrictions which have been a feature
of world trade in textiles for 40 years. The time is ripe for a fresh, open
and thorough analysis of all aspects of textiles trade and we want to hear
the views from all interested parties so that we can draw the right
conclusions", said Pascal Lamy.
[06] Autre matériel diffusé
Speech by Romano Prodi : "The state of the Union in 2003" at the plenary
session of the European Parliament (Strasbourg)
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