[nuclear-Romania] Fw: Security and Defence update: European space policy; French minister & defence spending; EDA criticises US; EU-US conference

[Olivia COMSA]

-------Original Message-------   From: EurActiv Update Email Date: 06/14/05 16:05:14 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Security and Defence update: European space policy; French minister & defence spending; EDA criticises US; EU-US conference   Security & Defence Tuesday, 14 June 2005       go to home page   [FR] [DE] Top News European space policy to be launched in 2005 The European Space Council has endorsed the Commission's attempt to kick off the European space policy programme before the end of 2005. Africa-Conference 12 July 2005 "Governance - Made in Africa" in Cooperation with the European Policy Centre and Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung Advertising Latest news & interviews French minister calls for higher European defence spending According to French Defence Minister Michele Alliot-Marie, one key source of economic growth in Europe could and should be the defence sector.  EDA criticises the US Nick Witney, chief executive of the European Defence Agency has accused the US of limiting transfers of US defence technology while itself benefiting from that of the EU.   EU, US to host Iraq conference An international conference on Iraq will be co-hosted by the EU and the US on 22 June in Brussels. Iran will be among the invitees. FP7 to include quantitative target for SME participation? The Competitiveness Council will discuss, on 7 June 2005, a number of FP7 proposal related issues raised by the Luxembourg Presidency. EU and Iran create breathing space in nuclear talks The EU and Iran have given themselves two months to conclude a deal on Tehran's controversial nuclear programme.  Commission sketches out emerging European space policy The Commission proposes developing the European space policy based on the Galileo satellite navigation programme. Chertoff wants advance air passenger data Michael Chertoff, Chief of the US Department of Homeland Security wants the EU to provide information on passengers flying to the United States before planes take to the air. EU defence ministers to co-operate on armoured vehicles The next generation of armoured fighting vehicles must not be developed in separate national programmes, EU defence ministers have agreed. South Korea to join Galileo The Commission has asked the member states to let it start negotiations on a co-operation agreement with Seoul over South Korea's participation in Galileo.  No advance on US biometric passport deadline EU and US officials have held talks on border and transport security but could report no progress on the issue of mandatory biometric passports. US-EU seek to smoothe out trade relations A Commission communication sets out to end remaining non-tariff trade barriers in the �600 billion EU-US trade relationship. Trade Commissioner Mandelson hopes to reach an understanding in the Airbus-Boeing row.   EU deeply concerned at events in Uzbekistan The Commission is calling on Uzbek authorities not to use force and to return to dialogue to resolve the current political crisis in the country. However, no further EU action at this point is foreseen. LinksDossiers Anti-terrorism Policy Since the September 11 2001 attacks on the US and the Madrid bombings in March 2004, anti-terrorism has been at the top of the agenda in Europe. At EU level there has been much debate, two action plans, numerous communications and several concrete developments. Member states have brought in their own laws of varying degrees of severity. But there is still debate on the best way forward. Biometrics and secure travel documents The EU is seeking to improve the security of travel documents in the fight against terrorism and illegal immigration. From 2005, EU countries will begin to introduce biometric data into newly-issued passports. Similar proposals for visas and residence permits are being hampered by technical difficulties. Agenda Brussels 21 June 2005, Brussels (Biblioth�que Solvay) - Konrad Adenauer Stiftung EU-China NEW: The EurActiv Guided Tour What is EurActiv ? How does the policy portal work ? How can I benefit from EurActiv ? Advertising Section Sponsors   Sagem    Reaction and feedback  React to Jacob Langvad  Editor-in-chief: Willy De Backer  Publisher: Christophe Leclercq   Subscribe to other Update Emails    Unsubscribe  --Acest email a fost scanat cu eAppliance-- --This email was scanned with eAppliance--   --Acest email a fost scanat cu eAppliance-- --This email was scanned with eAppliance-- http://www.nuclearinfo.ro Va e mai usor sa unsubscribeti de pe acest grup decat sa scapati de efectele unui prost management in domeniul nuclear!:-) Pentru legislatie si alte informatii utile, vizitati site-ul Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nuclear-Romania/   To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]   Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.