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EU to back revival of political approach in its decisions on Middle East

At the General Affairs Council of 18 February, the Foreign Ministers of the EU will be discussing a summary paper produced by the Spanish Presidency on the basis of talks at the informal ministerial meeting held in C�ceres.

Piqu� optimistic regarding possibility of EU taking on first military mission in Macedonia after summer

At their meeting in C�ceres, the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the 15 will be discussing a proposal by the Spanish Presidency for salvaging the situation in the Middle East and will examine the European Commission's proposal on financing the enlargement of the Union.

Meeting of Ministers in M�laga opens way for �Europe of Health"

The meeting of EU health Ministers in M�laga has opened the way for the construction of a �Europe of Health�, with a discussion on the movement of patients.

Aznar calls for Barcelona Summit to give definitive push for reform to make Europe the most competitive area in the world

Address by the President of the European Council on "Economic reform and progress with the Lisbon Process" at the Conference organised by the Foundation for Social Studies and Analysis and the Wilton Park Foundation, in San Lorenzo de El Escorial (Madrid).

Green light for Lamfalussy Report

The agreement will make it possible for Europe�s financial markets to be integrated in 2005.

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

Lanzarote, 4-5 February

Folgado stresses the need to accelerate the process of structural reform during the Spanish EU Presidency.

Jos� Folgado, Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, Energy and Small Businesses, outlined the Spanish Presidency�s economic priorities at the recent conference on Economic Reform in Europe. The conference, at El Escorial (Madrid), was jointly hosted by the Fundaci�n para el An�lisis y Estudios Sociales (FAES) and British Telecom.

De Miguel reports to European Parliament on fight against terrorism, human rights and development aid

Spanish Secretary of State for European Affairs Ram�n de Miguel has today addressed a plenary session of the European Parliament on behalf of the Spanish Presidency to report on three items on the session�s agenda: the fight against terrorism, development aid and human rights.

Spanish Presidency proposes Permanent Forum on "Outermost Regions"

Spanish Secretary of State for European Affairs Ram�n de Miguel has formally proposed setting up a permanent forum on the outermost regions as a channel for cooperation and exchange of opinions on all aspects relating to those regions of the EU.

Strengthening Europol to be one of Spanish Presidency�s main Home Affairs objectives

The President of the Justice and Home Affairs Council, Mariano Rajoy, has appeared before the Spanish Parliament to set out the Spanish Presidency�s priorities for Home Affairs.

NewsLetters
EU to back revival of political approach in its decisions on Middle East
<i>At the General Affairs Council of 18 February, the Foreign Ministers of the EU will 
be discussing a summary paper produced by the Spanish Presidency on the basis of talks 
at the informal ministerial meeting held in C�ceres.</i>
Piqu� optimistic regarding possibility of EU taking on first military mission in 
Macedonia after summer
<i>At their meeting in C�ceres, the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the 15 will be 
discussing a proposal by the Spanish Presidency for salvaging the situation in the 
Middle East and will examine the European Commission&#039;s proposal on financing the 
enlargement of the Union.</i>
Meeting of Ministers in M�laga opens way for �Europe of Health&#034;
<i>The meeting of EU health Ministers in M�laga has opened the way for the 
construction of a �Europe of Health�, with a discussion on the movement of 
patients.</i>
Aznar calls for Barcelona Summit to give definitive push for reform to make Europe the 
most competitive area in the world
<i>Address by the President of the European Council on &#034;Economic reform and 
progress with the Lisbon Process&#034; at the Conference organised by the Foundation 
for Social Studies and Analysis and the Wilton Park Foundation, in San Lorenzo de El 
Escorial (Madrid). </i>
Green light for Lamfalussy Report
<i>The agreement will make it possible for Europe�s financial markets to be integrated 
in 2005.</i>
Conclusions of the Seminar on Extension of Working Life, Gradual and Flexible 
Retirement Schemes
Lanzarote, 4-5 February
Folgado stresses the need to accelerate the process of structural reform during the 
Spanish EU Presidency.
<i>Jos� Folgado, Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, Energy and Small Businesses, 
outlined the Spanish Presidency�s economic priorities at the recent conference on 
Economic Reform in Europe.  The conference, at El Escorial (Madrid), was jointly 
hosted by the Fundaci�n para el An�lisis y Estudios Sociales (FAES) and British 
Telecom.</i>
De Miguel reports to European Parliament on fight against terrorism, human rights and 
development aid
<i>Spanish Secretary of State for European Affairs Ram�n de Miguel has today addressed 
a plenary session of the European Parliament on behalf of the Spanish Presidency to 
report on three items on the session�s agenda: the fight against terrorism, 
development aid and human rights.</i>
Spanish Presidency proposes Permanent Forum on &#034;Outermost Regions&#034;
<i>Spanish Secretary of State for European Affairs Ram�n de Miguel has formally 
proposed setting up a permanent forum on the outermost regions as a channel for 
cooperation and exchange of opinions on all aspects relating to those regions of the 
EU.</i>
Strengthening Europol to be one of Spanish Presidency�s main Home Affairs objectives
<i>The President of the Justice and Home Affairs Council, Mariano Rajoy, has appeared 
before the Spanish Parliament to set out the Spanish Presidency�s priorities for Home 
Affairs.</i>


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