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Conference - Understanding European public opinion, Madrid, 27 October 2006

19 October 2006
	European Parliament: Strasbourg Plenary briefing: 23-26 October 2006  Groundwater: stricter standards agreed in conciliation  Pascal Lamy pessimistic about survival of Doha Round
	Council of the EU: EU HR Javier Solana to meet Martti Ahtisaari, UNSG Special Envoy for the Future Status Process for Kosovo - Wednesday, 18 October 2006 EU HR Javier Solana to travel to Ukraine on 19 October
	European Commission: Education: Commission paves the way for 2008 launch of the European Institute of Technology Fisheries: Commissioner Borg starts two-day visit to northern Scotland Research: 28.3 million for new research into avian and pandemic influenza Research: New Transport Advisory Group (TAG) for FP7
	Europol: Focus on trafficking in human beings from South Eastern Europe
18 October 2006
	Council of the EU: 2756th External Relations Council meeting - Luxembourg, 16-17.10.2006 (provisional version) 2755th General Affairs Council meeting - Luxembourg, 17.10.2006 (provisional version) Press Note - GAERC, Development and Trade - Luxembourg, 16-17.10.2006
	European Commission: Economic and Financial Affairs: Candidate Countries' Economies Quarterly (CCEQ) - Q3 2006 (PDF.) Energy and Transport: EU-African Union Aviation Seminar - Chairman's conlusions Research: Evidence that cosmic activity influences temperatures on Earth detected
	Eurostat Press Release: Euro area external trade deficit 5.8 bn euro
17 October 2006
	European Parliament: Political Groups centre stage this week in Parliament EU consumer organisations: "one voice" vital Belarus opposition leader gets Sakharov nomination Egyptian journalist wins journalism prize for article on immigration
	Council of the EU: Cancellation by the Tunisian authorities of the "International Conference on Employment and the Right to Work in the Euro-Mediterranean Area" Iraq - Council extends mandate of EU Integrated Rule of Law Mission Council approves financing instrument to provide more than EUR 11 billion for European neighbourhood policy Council reaches political agreement on financing instrument to provide EUR 17 billion for development cooperation EU agrees to move ahead with "aid for trade" package
	European Commission: External Trade: EU to set out new commitments on Aid for Trade External Trade: Mandelson: Economic Partnership Agreements can move ACP from dependency to opportunity Fisheries: Joe Borg: fisheries scientific advice points to need to deepen long-term management approach Research: European researcher honoured with 'women in science' award
	Eurostat Press Release: Industrial production up by 1.8% in euro area Euro area annual inflation down to 1.7%
16 October 2006
	Council of the EU: Council adopts decision on signature of Agreement with the United States on the continued use of PNR data EU-India Summit - Helsinki, 13.10.2006 (joint statement) EU-India Summit - EU-India Joint Action Plan: Implementation Report
	European Commission: Energy and Transport: Infringements Energy & Transport - Update based on the Commission decision of 12/10/2006 Trade: Statement by EU Trade Commissioner on possible bilateral trade and investment agreements following EU-India Summit in Helsinki Health and Consumer Protection: Animal Welfare during transport - Legislation coming into force Research: German researchers link auto exhaust and poor health Sport: Sport Governance in Europe - White Paper Consultation with European Sport Federations (PDF)
	Committee of the Regions: CoR adopts Ronowicz report on PPPs Mayor of Pisa calls for EU measures to protect young unaccompanied migrants in CoR report CoR adopts an opinion on European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF), but also calls for more regional approach
13 October 2006
	European Parliament: Anna Politkovskaya (1958-2006) - a tribute by the European Parliament The week ahead 16 - 22 October 2006 GM crops - friend or foe for European agriculture?   Boosting ties between EU and Mercosur
	Council of the EU: 2754th Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council meeting - Luxembourg, 12.10.2006 (provisional version)
	European Commission: Energy and Transport: Oil Stock Situation - Member States with a 90-day obligation/transitional period (bottom of page) Fisheries: Commission extends aid for improving vessel safety, hygiene and engine efficiency Research: Finland Distinguished Professor Programme (FiDiPro) launched to lure top R&D researchers to conduct their work in Finland
	European Economic and Social Committee: EESC and Croatian civil society organisations establish joint body
	Committee of the Regions: Plans to relax TV product placement rules go too far
	European Central Bank: Report from the third High-Level Eurosystem – Bank of Russia seminar
12 October 2006
	European Parliament: Non-binding report adopted on management of European Satellite radio-navigation programme This year's 'Week of regions and cities' comes to an end
	Council of the EU: 2753rd Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting - Luxembourg, 10.10.2006 (provisional version)  Council adopts EU's competitiveness and innovation programme for 2007-2013 - Luxembourg, 12.10.2006
	European Commission: Budget: Utilisation of budget appropriations (Sept 2006) Economic and Financial Affairs: Organigramme for DG Economic and Financial Affairs (updated) Economic and Financial Affairs: publication on long-term sustainability of public finances in the EU Employment and Social Affairs: Five ways to defuse the demographic time bomb Enlargement: EU membership monitoring report for Bulgaria and Romania Trade: Mandelson backs new EU-India trade and investment agreement Regional Policy: Evalsed launched this week - free online, interactive guidance on socio-economic development
	Committee of the Regions: Decentralisation and the Euro - CoR backs 'Plan D' debate in Vilnius

11 October 2006
	European Parliament: EU budget - greater government control urged Brussels Plenary session: Wednesday 11 - Thursday 12 October Sakharov finalist No 1: Those who campaign for hostages in Colombia Josep Borrell condemns the murder of the journalist Anna Politkovskaya Josep Borrell condemns the nuclear tests announced on Monday in North Korea
	Council of the EU: Press Release: 2753rd ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS Council meeting Javier SOLANA will address the EP in plenary session on the latest developments related to the nuclear tests carried out by DPRK Javier SOLANA welcomes closer links between Japan and China and the Republic of Korea and expresses support in the wake of the DPRK nuclear test Council recommends measures to reduce government deficit in Hungary
	European Commission: Economic and Financial Affairs: Euro-area GDP growth projection Fisheries: Joe Borg visits Romania before going on to visit Bulgaria on Thursday, 12 October Research: Digital repository to provide open access to ERA 'goods' Research: Launch of the new “China-EU Science & Technology Year” web site
	Eurostat Press Release: Euro area and EU25 GDP up by 0.9%

10 October 2006
	European Parliament: Plenary and Committees: 9-13 October - a full week ahead Toomas Hendrik Ilves: MEP to President September written questions: MEPs raise questions on child welfare
	Council of the EU: Council conclusions on fiscal rules and institutions Council conclusions: Progress towards better regulation and the reduction of the EU administrative burden World Day against Death Penalty (10 October) EU HR Javier SOLANA to meet Foreign Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, on Tuesday, 10 October EU HR Javier Solana condemns nuclear test by North Korea
	European Commission: External Trade: Mandelson argues for bilateral agreements that boost global free trade Fisheries: Joe Borg visits the Genoa International Boat Show
	Committee of the Regions: Michel Delebarre launches the 4th edition of the OPEN DAYS 2006

09 October 2006
	European Parliament: Word of the week: Conciliation
	Council of the EU: Statement on Iran's nuclear programme by the  UK Foreign Secretary, on behalf of the Foreign Ministers of China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the UK, the USA and the HR of the EU - London, 06.10.2006 ARF energy security seminar calls for closer international and regional cooperation   Press information - Meeting of the EU Political and Security Committee with the North Atlantic Council - Brussels 09.10.2006 Council adopts a Decision on mutual recognition of confiscation orders
	European Commission: Energy and Transport: Digest Newsletter - Aviation security: the EU acts against new threats from liquid explosives Health and Consumer Protection: Pharmaceutical Forum First Progress Report (29 September 2006) Information Society: eHealth - Information and communication technologies (ICT) a benefit to all aspects of delivering healthcare Regional Policy: Biggest ever EU investment kicks-off today at OPEN DAYS "European week of regions and cities" in Brussels
	Committee of the Regions: CoR launches group to monitor Croatia's progress towards EU membership

06 October 2006
	European Parliament: Plenary Briefing - 11-12 October 2006, Brussels Week Ahead 9-15 October - Plenary sessions and committee meetings Barnier outlines proposals for "europe aid" a European Civil Protection Force 2007 Budget - MEPs define strategy and level of payment appropriations
	Council of the EU: Agreement with the United States on the continued use of passenger name record (PNR) data Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on elections in Zambia 2752nd Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting - Luxembourg, 05.10.2006 (provisional version) Detentions in Burma/Myanmar
	European Commission: Economic and Financial Affairs: Payment arrears in Romania - is a hard budget constraint yet to come? Economic and Financial Affairs: Key euro area indicators - update Energy and Transport: Logistics in Transport - high level consultation meeting in Brussels Fisheries: EU and Norway agree on closer collaboration on fisheries control
	Committee of the Regions: 66th CoR Plenary (19 October) - the EU and the Balkans, the broadcast revolution, Rehn and Reding to address CoR plenary

05 October 2006
	European Parliament: Parliament's Romanian and Bulgarian Observers speak out Debate on REACH ahead of committee vote
	Council of the EU: DRAFT AGENDA - 2754th Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council meeting - Luxembourg, 12.10.2006 PRESIDENCY BRIEFING (09.10.2006 - 14.30) - 2754th Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council meeting - Luxembourg, 12.10.2006 Declaration on freedom of the press in Iran EU HR Javier Solana welcomes today's appointment of Pierre Morel as EU Special Representative for Central Asia Mutual Information System of National Measures on Asylum and Immigration Council imposes anti-dumping duty on footwear imports from China and Vietnam
	European Commission: Energy and Transport: New website "List of airlines banned within the EU" is now online Trade: EU business survey identifies target countries in fight against counterfeiting Fisheries: Commission decides allocation of EU aid under the European Fisheries Fund
	European Defence Agency: EU Defence Ministers Welcome 'Long-Term Vision' for European Capability Needs
	Eurostat Press Release: One in six workers self-employed Regional variety through statistical eyes
04 October 2006
	European Parliament: More joint EU action needed in counter-terrorism and justice, say MEPs and national MPs "More and better" EU development aid required as MPs, MEPs and NGOs meet
	Council of the EU: EU Defence Ministers welcome long-term vision for European Capability Needs - Levi, Finland, 03.10.2006 EDA Steering Board News Conference - Opening remarks by Head of Agency Javier Solana - Levi, Finland, 03.10.2006 An initial long-term vision for European Defence Capability and Capacity Need
	European Commission: Environment: New Compilations of LIFE projects Development: Commission provides additional €4 million in aid for displaced - Northern Uganda Research: European researchers revolutionise anodized aluminium tools Taxation and Customs Union: Change of address for the Commission central sorting office
	Committee of the Regions: Registrations for OPEN DAYS European Week of Regions and Cities top 13,000
	Eurostat Press Release: Volume of retail trade up by 2.4% in euro area

03 October 2006
	European Parliament: Follow the debate on immigration, judicial cooperation and terrorism on EP Live MPs to debate freedom, justice and security in EU - are we moving forward? Europe's relations with India in focus with resolution and Borrell visit
	Council of the EU: The EU Troika and Azerbaijan - Joint Statement The EU Troika and Georgia - Joint Statement EU HR Javier SOLANA welcomes the elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina Summary of remarks by EU HR Javier SOLANA, at the informal meeting of EU defence ministers - Levi, Finland The EU Foreign Ministers' Troika and Armenia - Joint Statement EU HR Javier SOLANA welcomes decision by Georgian authorities to release four Russian officers
	European Commission: Information Society: India marks latest post on global GÉANT2 map Research: European researcher honoured with first ever Lindh award
	Eurostat Press Release: Euro area unemployment up to 7.9% Industrial producer prices up by 0.1% in euro area

02 October 2006
	European Parliament: 'Pink Week' in Parliament (2-8 October): REACH, public services, immigration, data The Week Ahead 2-8 October 2006
	Council of the EU: Declaration on release of the opposition leader in Maldives EU HR Javier Solana called President Mikhail Saakashvili to discuss the latest developments in Georgia
	European Commission: Economic and Financial Affairs: Network of speakers on the euro in the 10 new Member States Economic and Financial Affairs: Quarterly report on the euro area - Volume 3/2006 (October 2006) Fisheries: Commission evaluates Common Organisation of the Markets in fisheries and aquaculture products
	Europol: Investigations against a major people smuggling network in France