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Address by the Minister for Health and Consumer Affairs, Celia Villalobos, in the European Parliament (Strasburg, 4 February 2002)



"Active ageing in Europe". Address by Anna Diamantopoulou (Lanzarote, 4/2/2002)

Address to Conference on Extension of Working Life and Gradual and Flexible Retirement Schemes, Lanzarote, 4 February 2002, by Anna Diamantopoulou. Commissioner responsible for Employment and Social Affairs European Commission

Construction of the press centre for the Barcelona European Council at Cant Rigalt, L'Hospitalet / Photo efe



EU-MAD COW DISEASE: EU countries detected 1,961 cases in 2001

Brussels, 4 Feb (EFE). The EU countries detected 1,961 cases of animals affected by bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as �mad cow disease�, in 2001, a small rise compared with the year before.

FRANCE-GERMANY/EU: Chirac and Jospin to meet Schroeder on Barcelona European Council

Paris, 4 Feb (EFE). The Barcelona European Council, the EU enlargement funding and the Convention on EU future are some of the issues that the French leaders, Jacques Chirac and Lionel Jospin will debate tonight with the German Chancellor at an informal dinner.

Spain and United Kingdom reiterate commitment to reach agreement on future of Gibraltar before summer

In a joint press release, Foreign Affairs Ministers Josep Piqu� and Jack Straw have said that progress has been achieved and have expressed their desire to reach an overall agreement including the cooperation and sovereignty of Gibraltar.

Spanish Presidency to foster debate on free movement of patients

Speaking today in the European Parliament, Spain�s Minister for Health and Consumer Affairs, Celia Villalobos, has set out the Spanish Presidency�s priorities for health and consumer affairs, one of which is to launch a debate on the Free Movement of Patients in the EU.

Rajoy: �Combating terrorism will be the Spanish Presidency�s priority�

The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Mariano Rajoy, has informed the European Parliament of the Spanish Presidency�s objectives and priorities relating to Home Affairs, �objectives�, he said, � that are headed by the fight against terrorism and the search for police co-operation to combat organised crime�. Other priorities of the Presidency include immigration and external borders, drugs and co-operation with other countries.

Declaration of the EU on Lagos accident (4 February 2002)

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on Lagos accident (Nigeria) - Brussels, 4 February 2002

Speech by the Home Affairs Minister, Mariano Rajoy, at the European Parliament (Strasbourg, 4/2/2002)

Priorities of the Spanish Presidency in Domestic Affairs

EU experts analyse the regulation of the quality and safety of use of human cells and tissues

This topic will be discussed by the Ministers of Health of the EU, due to meet in Malaga on Friday.

Statement by the Secretaries of State from France, Portugal and Spain (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 4 de febrero de 2002)

Meeting between the Presidents of the Outermost Regions, the Secretaries of State of France, Portugal and Spain and the European Commission.

Aznar backs Duhalde Plan and asks that it be put into effect "as soon as possible"

The President of the European Council has expressed his support for the Argentinian President "in order that the Recovery Plan for the Argentinian economy may rapidly produce practical measures allowing the agreements with the International Monetary Fund to be renewed."

Programme of the Seminar: "Practical Problems in enforcing the Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Member States of the EU" (Madrid, 19 and 20 February)



Conclusions of the Seminar on Extension of Working Life, Gradual and Flexible Retirement Schemes

Lanzarote, 4-5 February

Documentos por Tem�tica/Tipo Contenido
Address by the Minister for Health and Consumer Affairs, Celia Villalobos, in the 
European Parliament (Strasburg, 4 February 2002)

"Active ageing in Europe".  Address by Anna Diamantopoulou (Lanzarote, 
4/2/2002)
<i>Address to Conference on Extension of Working Life and Gradual and Flexible 
Retirement Schemes, Lanzarote, 4 February 2002, by Anna Diamantopoulou. Commissioner 
responsible for Employment and Social Affairs European Commission</i>
Construction of the press centre for the Barcelona European Council at Cant Rigalt, 
L&#039;Hospitalet / <i>Photo efe</i>

EU-MAD COW DISEASE: EU countries detected 1,961 cases in 2001
Brussels, 4 Feb (EFE). The EU countries detected 1,961 cases of animals affected by 
bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as �mad cow disease�, in 2001, a 
small rise compared with the year before.
FRANCE-GERMANY/EU: Chirac and Jospin to meet Schroeder on Barcelona European Council
Paris, 4 Feb (EFE). The Barcelona European Council, the EU enlargement funding and the 
Convention on EU future are some of the issues that the French leaders, Jacques Chirac 
and Lionel Jospin will debate tonight with the German Chancellor at an informal dinner.
Spain and United Kingdom reiterate commitment to reach agreement on future of 
Gibraltar before summer
In a joint press release, Foreign Affairs Ministers Josep Piqu� and Jack Straw have 
said that progress has been achieved and have expressed their desire to reach an 
overall agreement including the cooperation and sovereignty of Gibraltar.
Spanish Presidency to foster debate on free movement of patients
<i>Speaking today in the European Parliament, Spain�s Minister for Health and Consumer 
Affairs, Celia Villalobos, has set out the Spanish Presidency�s priorities for health 
and consumer affairs, one of which is to launch a debate on the Free Movement of 
Patients in the EU.</i>
Rajoy: �Combating terrorism will be the Spanish Presidency�s priority�
<i>The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Mariano Rajoy, has 
informed the European Parliament of the Spanish Presidency�s objectives and priorities 
relating to Home Affairs, �objectives�, he said, � that are headed by the fight 
against terrorism and the search for police co-operation to combat organised crime�. 
Other priorities of the Presidency include immigration and external borders, drugs and 
co-operation with other countries.</i>
Declaration of the EU on Lagos accident (4 February 2002)
<i>Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on Lagos accident 
(Nigeria) - Brussels, 4 February 2002</i>
Speech by the Home Affairs Minister, Mariano Rajoy, at the European Parliament 
(Strasbourg, 4/2/2002)
Priorities of the Spanish Presidency in Domestic Affairs

EU experts analyse the regulation of the quality and safety of use of human cells and 
tissues
<i>This topic will be discussed by the Ministers of Health of the EU, due to meet in 
Malaga on Friday.</i>
Statement by the Secretaries of State from France, Portugal and Spain  (Las Palmas de 
Gran Canaria, 4 de febrero de 2002)
<i>Meeting between the Presidents of the Outermost Regions, the Secretaries of State 
of France, Portugal and Spain and the European Commission.</i>
Aznar backs Duhalde Plan and asks that it be put into effect &#034;as soon as 
possible&#034;
<i>The President of the European Council has expressed his support for the Argentinian 
President &#034;in order that the Recovery Plan for the Argentinian economy may 
rapidly produce practical measures allowing the agreements with the International 
Monetary Fund to be renewed.&#034;</i>
Programme of the Seminar: &#034;Practical Problems in enforcing the Convention on 
Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Member States of the EU&#034; 
(Madrid, 19 and 20 February)

Conclusions of the Seminar on Extension of Working Life, Gradual and Flexible 
Retirement Schemes
Lanzarote, 4-5 February

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