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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 04-11-18
From: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>
CONTENTS / CONTENU
[01] Chemical pollution : EU ratifies Stockholm POP Convention
[02] La Commission autorise le rachat de Magneti Marelli Sistemi
Elettronici par FIAT
[03] Autre matériel diffusé
Midday Express of 2004-11-18
Reference: MEX/04/1118
Date: 18/11/2004
EXME04 / 18.11
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
18/11/04
[01] Chemical pollution : EU ratifies Stockholm POP Convention
The EU has stepped up efforts to get rid of the world's nastiest chemicals
by ratifying the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
(POPs). This Convention is so far the most important global effort to ban
the use of toxic chemicals. EU legislation already implements all its
provisions. But by becoming a Party to the Convention, the European Union
can push for its efficient implementation all over the world and for
inclusion of additional substances to be banned globally. POPs are toxic,
persist for generations, can travel long distances and accumulate in human
and animal bodies. They have been widely used in industry and as
pesticides. Traces of these substances can be found in humans and animals
all over the planet. The EU has deposited its ratification instrument with
the United Nations in New York and will become a full Party to the
Convention 90 days later.
[02] La Commission autorise le rachat de Magneti Marelli Sistemi
Elettronici par FIAT
La Commission européenne a autorisé le projet de rachat de Magneti
Marelli Sistemi Elettronici, un fournisseur de composants électroniques,
par Fiat SpA. Cette opération est purement verticale et n'entraîne aucun
effet de verrouillage.
[03] Autre matériel diffusé
Speech of acceptance by Vice-President Loyola de Palacio of the
International Road Federation's "Woman of the Year Award 2004" (17/11,
Strasbourg)
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