Tag: France

EU refers France to European Court of Justice for not opening its gas market to competition

Séguin and Tiberi agree not to compete directly against each other in move that gives hope to right in second round

Paris Socialists join with Greens in bid to take city council after slightly worse than forecast first round result

France and Germany promise Poland will be included in first enlargement group

At the Agriculture Council of 20 November 2000, EU ministers decided to extend BSE testing of cattle

France dampens candidates' hopes for an early EU membership by categorically refusing to set enlargement dates in Nice.

The Austrian coalition will hold a non-binding referendum in October or November against the EU's diplomatic sanctions.

France wants good EU Treaty at December summit in Nice to facilitate enlargement.

In an official speech to the German Reichstag, French President Jacques Chirac explained his ideas on a "two-speed Europe".

The Franco-German Summit in Mainz on 9 June underlined the political will of both countries to find an agreement on institutional reforms of the EU.

Finishing IGC on institutional reform, adopting the Charter on Fundamental Rights, developing common defence and security, and continuing enlargement negotiations are main priorities of French Presidency.

Meeting in Santander, both President Chirac and Prime Minister Aznar stressed the need for institutional reforms to make future enlargements a success

Chancellor Schröder and Foreign minister Fischer yesterday met informally with President Chirac, prime minister Jospin and Foreign minister Vedrine to prepare the coming French EU presidency

German foreign minister Fischer has expressed his personal federalist views on the future of the EU

French ministers Vedrine and Fabius see the coming to power of Vladimir Putin as an opportunity for a new relationship between Russia and the EU.