La Comisión Europea quiere eliminar el mercurio de los termómetros

DiarioVasco mercredi 22 février 2006 09 h 13 CET | info [en] [fr] [other]

BRUSELAS. La Comisión Europea (CE) propuso ayer eliminar el uso del mercurio en termómetros y otros aparatos de medición para evitar que pase como desecho al entorno natural y a la cadena alimentaria, lo que beneficiará sobre todo a los países que consumen más pescado, en especial los mediterráneos....

EU moves to curb mercury in thermometers

theglobeandmail mardi 21 février 2006 19 h 04 CET | info [fr] [other]

More than 25 tonnes used each year, commission saysin urging ban...

EC wants to ban mercury in fever ...

irish-news mardi 21 février 2006 15 h 35 CET | info [fr] [other]

EC wants to ban mercury in fever thermometers 21/02/2006 2:05:56 PM The European Commission today proposed a ban on mercury in fever thermometers due to its high toxicity. The move follows the Commission’s pledge last year to try to curb the use of mercury....

Heavy flak over expert group on competitiveness, energy and environment

euractiv jeudi 16 février 2006 09 h 14 CET | info [fr] [other]

In its October 2005 communication on industrial policy , the Commission announced the establishment of a High-Level Group on Competitiveness, Energy and the Environment. The expert group would be led by Vice-President Verheugen (Enterprise) and Commissioners Kroes (Competition), Dimas (Environment) and Piebalgs (Energy)....

Arcelor: Bruxelles ne veut pas céder aux pressions nationales La commissaire européenne à la concurrence assure qu'elle traitera l'OPA de Mittal...

latribune mardi 31 janvier 2006 16 h 20 CET | info [en] [other]

La commissaire européenne à la concurrence assure qu'elle traitera l'OPA de Mittal Steel sur Arcelor uniquement sur les questions de concurrence et dans le respect du droit communautaire. Le patron de Mittal Steel rencontrera Neelie Kroes demain à Bruxelles....

Mittal's bid for Arcelor sets off alarms over risk of job losses

IHT mardi 31 janvier 2006 15 h 34 CET | info [fr] [other]

PARIS Politicians and unions from several European countries sounded an alarm over a hostile bid of E18.6 billion by Mittal Steel, the world's largest steel company, for its rival Arcelor. But they stopped short of signaling that they would interfere with the offer as European Union regulators warned ministers to rein in protectionist instincts....

SIDERURGIA: MITTAL, ATTESO ANCHE INCONTRO CON VERHEUGEN

ansa-europa mardi 31 janvier 2006 14 h 58 CET | info [en] [fr] [other]

Sara', ha dichiarato il portavoce del commissario all'Industria, una riunione informativa per conoscere il piano industriale di Mittal Steel e per capire cosa vuol dire sia dal punto di vista industriale, sia sotto il profilo dell'occupazione...

Bruxelles n'est pas hostile a priori à l'OPA de Mittal

LeMonde mardi 31 janvier 2006 13 h 32 CET | info [en] [other]

Dans le même temps, la commission européenne s'est gardée de condamner par avance une opération dont elle devra peut-être contrôler la compatibilité avec les règles de concurrence en vigueur au sein de l'Union. Les milieux bruxellois ont mis en garde contre toute réaction "protectionniste" à l'égard d'un investisseur d'origine étrangère....

Politicians stop short of quashing Mittal offer

IHT mardi 31 janvier 2006 00 h 34 CET | info [fr] [other]

PARIS Politicians and unions from several European countries on Monday sounded an alarm over a hostile bid of E18.6 billion by Mittal Steel, the world's largest steel company, for its rival Arcelor. But they stopped short of signaling that they would interfere with the offer as European Union.......

Takeover bid for Arcelor worries French steel

expatica lundi 30 janvier 2006 16 h 31 CET | info [fr] [other]

After Arcelor declares its intent to fight it out with Mittal Steel, the French government voices doubt that the two would make a good match....

Bruxelles : le protectionnisme, une politique "du passé"

nouvelobs lundi 30 janvier 2006 16 h 21 CET | info [en] [other]

L a Commission européenne a déclaré lundi 30 janvier qu'elle examinerait avec "beaucoup d'attention" l'OPA du numéro 1 mondial de l'acier Mittal sur l'européen Arcelor si elle était saisie du dossier, mais souligné que les "subsides" et le "protectionnisme" étaient des politiques "du passé"....

Erratum LAST WEEK we reported that the EU was set to impose a fine upon Cyprus for implementing a law...

cyprus-mail mercredi 25 janvier 2006 10 h 21 CET | info [fr] [other]

Erratum LAST WEEK we reported that the EU was set to impose a fine upon Cyprus for implementing a law allowing English instructions to be placed on medicinal products. The European Commission Spokesman for Enterprise and Industry Gregor Kreuzhuber issued a statement on Monday saying no decision has been made....

Nieinnowacyjna jak Polska

gazeta vendredi 13 janvier 2006 08 h 10 CET | info [en] [fr] [other]

Co roku Komisja Europejska publikuje raporty nt. innowacyjności w Europie. Mają one pokazać, czy Unia Europejska nadrabia dystans dzielący ją od Stanów Zjednoczonych i Japonii. Kolejny, opublikowany w czwartek raport nie nastraja, niestety, optymistycznie....

Dnes | 15:38 Evropa v podnikavosti pokulhává za USA

lidovky jeudi 12 janvier 2006 17 h 40 CET | info [en] [fr] [other]

EU málo investuje EU investuje do výzkumu a vývoje o třetinu méně peněz než USA a v této oblasti jí začínají šlapat na paty i Čína a Indie. Vedle výdajů na vědu však komise v přehledu inovačních schopností přihlížela i k dalším faktorům, které ovlivňují praktické uvádění vědeckých poznatků do života.......

Top News from the European Commission 12th December– 1st January 2006

dg-press-en vendredi 9 décembre 2005 17 h 24 CET | info [fr] [other]

The contacts : Friso Roscam Abbing + 32 2 296 6746; Constantina Avraam + 32 2 295 9667 Wednesday 21 st December: The future of the European environment The news : The Commission will continue to launch its ambitious strategy for safeguarding the EU environment....

Medicamentos para crianças vão ser sujeitos a testes específicos

Publico vendredi 9 décembre 2005 17 h 20 CET | info

Os ministros da Saúde da União Europeia (UE) chegaram hoje a acordo sobre a necessidade de reforçar a eficácia e a qualidade dos medicamentos pediátricos, através da obrigatoriedade da realização de testes específicos para aos fármacos destinados às crianças....

Bruxelas quer implicar indústria petrolífera no esforço de redução de emissões

Publico mardi 6 décembre 2005 20 h 00 CET | info

A Comissão Europeia quer que as companhias petrolíferas participem, ao lado dos construtores automóveis, nos esforços de redução das emissões de gases com efeito de estufa (GEE), libertados para a atmosfera pelos carros. “Estamos prestes a discutir com todos, incluindo com a indústria petrolífera, a.......

Preparation of Eurogroup and Economic and Finance Ministers Council, Brussels 5 and 6 December (Amelia Torres, Oliver Drewes, Gregor Kreuzhuber, Maria

dg-press-en lundi 5 décembre 2005 12 h 35 CET | info [fr] [other]

) requires Member States to refrain from introducing any new harmful business tax measures ("standstill") and amend any laws or practices that are deemed to be harmful in respect of the principles of the Code ("rollback"). The Code covers tax measures (legislative, regulatory and administrative).......

Top News from the European Commission 5th December– 25th December 2005

dg-press-en vendredi 2 décembre 2005 18 h 01 CET | info [fr] [other]

The contacts : Friso Roscam Abbing Tel : + 32 2 296 6746; Constantina Avraam Tel : + 32 2 295 9667 Wednesday 21 st December: The future of the European environment The news : The Commission will continue to launch its ambitious strategy for safeguarding the EU environment....

Top News from the European Commission 28th November– 18th December 2005

dg-press-en vendredi 25 novembre 2005 13 h 06 CET | info [fr] [other]

The contacts : Friso Roscam Abbing Tel : + 32 2 296 6746; Constantina Avraam Tel : + 32 2 295 9667 14 th and 16 th December: Is there a European “brain drain”? Doing more for research in Europe The news : The Commission wants to improve the climate for research and researchers in Europe....

Preparation of the Competitiveness Council of Ministers, Brussels, 28th /29th November 2005 –

dg-press-en vendredi 25 novembre 2005 12 h 36 CET | info [fr] [other]

Preparation of the Competitiveness Council of Ministers, Brussels, 28 th /29 th November 2005 – (Gregor Kreuzhuber, Oliver Drewes, Antonia Mochan, Barbara Helfferich) The EU Competitiveness Council will meet in Brussels on Monday 28 th and Tuesday 29 th November starting at 10....

Spionazne satelity EU

hnonline mardi 22 novembre 2005 12 h 15 CET [en] [fr] [other]

Europska unia buduje vlastnu siet spionaznych satelitov a znepokojuje tym aj americku vladu. Podla americkych medii je to jeden z prvych krokov, aby sa Europska unia stala vojenskou velmocou. To, ze Brusel si ako velkeho investora prizval aj Cinu, americke obavy este zintenzivnilo....

Top News de la Commission européenne du 21 novembre au 11 décembre 2005

dg-press-fr vendredi 18 novembre 2005 16 h 35 CET | info [en] [other]

Jeudi 24 ou vendredi 25 nov 2005 (tbc): Réforme du marché du sucre La nouvelle : Le Conseil Agriculture va adopter le projet de la Commission qui prévoit de réformer l’organisation commune du marché du sucre. Depuis quarante ans, le régime s’appliquant au sucre n’a pas évolué....

Top News from the European Commission 21st November– 11th December 2005

dg-press-en vendredi 18 novembre 2005 16 h 31 CET | info [fr] [other]

The contacts : Frédéric Vincent Tel : + 32 2 298 7166 ; Mona Lund Tel :+32 2 299 9020 Tuesday 22 nd November : Changing perspectives on climate change The news : The European Commission is joining the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in giving a voice to people affected by climate change and boosting debate on the subject at a European level....

EU setting up system of spy satellites (David Rennie)

washtimes mercredi 16 novembre 2005 07 h 00 CET | info [fr] [other]

EU setting up system of spy satellites By David Rennie LONDON DAILY TELEGRAPH November 16, 2005 BRUSSELS -- The European Union is building its own network of spy satellites, allowing Brussels to ensure nations and private individuals are obeying its policies....

EU plans better disaster response

aljazeera-en lundi 14 novembre 2005 20 h 40 CET | info [fr] [other]

The European Union says that it will set up a global monitoring satellite service to coordinate a better and quicker response to natural disasters around the world. Gregor Kreuzhuber, spokesman for the executive European Commission, on Monday said no new satellites would be launched to provide Earth surveillance information....

UE: Comissão quer plano de resposta a catástrofes como incêndios em Portugal

sic lundi 14 novembre 2005 18 h 57 CET

Para cumprir este objectivo, o Executivo europeu apresentou hoje, em Bruxelas, a primeira fase do sistema de observação da terra, denominado "Monitorização Global para Ambiente e Segurança" (GMES), que deverá estar operacional em 2008. "O sistema GMES melhorará a nossa capacidade de resposta.......

CE quer plano de resposta para catástrofes

DiarioDigital lundi 14 novembre 2005 17 h 41 CET | info

A Comissão Europeia quer prever e prevenir catástrofes humanas e naturais, como os incêndios em Portugal nos últimos verões, através de um sistema de observação que ajude a melhorar a gestão e a antecipação destas calamidades....