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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 06-09-04Midday Express: News from the EU Commission Spokesman's Briefings Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>CONTENTS / CONTENU
MIDDAY EXPRESSNews from the Communication Directorate General's midday briefingNouvelles du rendez-vous de midi de la Direction Générale Communicationb04/09/06[01] How to fight crime and terrorism more effectively and enhance protection for citizens? The Commission adopts a green paper on detection technologies in the work of law enforcement authorities?The Commission adopted today a Green Paper on detection and associated technologies in the work of law enforcement, customs and other security authorities to further enhance the interaction between public and private sectors and help Member States authorities to acquire the best tools available at the lowest possible cost.[02] La Commission européenne octroie €16 M supplémentaires au processus électoral en RDCFaisant suite à la requête du Secrétaire Général des Nations Unies, Kofi Annan, le Commissaire européen au Développement et à l'Aide humanitaire, Louis Michel, a annoncé aujourd'hui une contribution supplémentaire de €16 M du Fonds européen de développement (FED) pour le financement du processus électoral en cours en République Démocratique du Congo. Avec une contribution totale de €165 M, la Commission européenne est le premier bailleur de fonds du processus électoral en RDC. Elle est également présente en RDC avec des programmes dans les domaines de la santé, la justice, la gouvernance, la reforme du secteur de la sécurité et la réhabilitation des infrastructures de base. Elle finance aussi l'aide humanitaire aux populations les plus touchées par une enveloppe qui en 2006 a été d'environ €50 M. Finalement, à l’occasion de ces élections, l’Union européenne a aussi mis en place la plus grande mission d'observation électorale qu’elle n’ai jamais déployée sur le terrain.[03] Commission clears acquisition of Portfolio Hotels by Morgan Stanley and IHGThe European Commission has granted clearance under the EU Merger Regulation to the acquisition of joint control of a portfolio of seven hotels located within the European Union (Portfolio Hotels) by Morgan Stanley Real Estate F International Funding, L.P. (MSREF) of the US and Intercontinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) of the UK. MSREF is active in real estate investment and management. IHG is active in the ownership, management and franchising of hotels on a worldwide basis. The operation was examined under the simplified merger review procedure.[04] Commission clears joint venture between GE, CS and GIMPThe European Commission has granted clearance under the EU Merger Regulation to the acquisition of joint control of Global Infrastructure Management, LLC (JV) by General Electric Company (GE) of the US, Credit Suisse Group (CS) of Switzerland and Global Infrastructure Management Participation, LLC (GIMP) of the US. GE is active in diversified technology and services. CS is active in investment banking, private banking, asset management and other financial services GIMP is a holding company for the provision of asset management services The JV will be active in asset management services. The operation was examined under the simplified merger review procedure.[05] Commission Špidla welcomes the Asia-Europe (ASEM) Labour and Employment Ministers debate on fair globalisation04-09-06 - Potsdam, Germany. Under the German Chairmanship, the ASEM Labour and Employment Ministers conference is a first opportunity for Asia and Europe to exchange ideas on the social dimension of globalisation, competitiveness and structural change.[06] Commission supplies foot-and-mouth vaccine to TurkeyThe European Commission has sent 1 660 500 doses of bivalent vaccine against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) to Turkey, as a contribution towards the autumn vaccination campaign against this disease. Foot-and-mouth disease is currently endemic in Turkey, with the latest outbreak occurring in a village near Istanbul and notified to the OIE in early July. In addition to disease eradication measures, such as the culling of infected herds, vaccination is considered to be an essential component in protecting animals from foot-and-mouth disease and preventing the spread of the virus. The vaccines being sent by the EU are due to arrive in Turkey today, and vaccination will begin immediately. The vaccination campaign will be monitored by the FAO based European Commission for the Control of FMD (EUFMD) and the Commission will continue to assist Turkey in its efforts to eradicate this disease.For more information, see: <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/diseases/controlmeasures/fmd_en.htm">http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/diseases/controlmeasures/fmd_en.htm [07] Joe Borg at launch of academic year at Wageningen UniversityToday, Joe Borg, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, travels to the Netherlands, where he will speak at the ceremony to mark the opening of the academic year at the Wageningen University and Research Centre. Commissioner Borg will address the commencement ceremony on the theme of 'A Holistic Maritime Policy – How Knowledge can lead to Economic and Environmental Benefits'. Commissioner Borg will emphasise the importance of marine research and knowledge to devising and implementing a holistic approach to the management of the seas and oceans. The Commissioner will also have an opportunity to meet with the Dutch Minister for Fisheries, Mr Cees Veerman. Their conversation will touch on a range of subjects including the proposed management plan for North Sea flatfish. The day will close with an informal dinner hosted by the President of the Wageningen UR Board, Dr Aalt Dijkhuizen.EMBARGO 17h00 ! Autre matériel diffusé [08] Green Paper on detection and associated technologies in the work of law enforcement, customs and other security authorities[09] Cross-border mergers and energy marketsFrom EUROPA, the European Commission Server at http://europa.eu.int/Midday Express: News from the EU Commission Spokesman's Briefings Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |