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Daily News 27 / 05 / 2021
Brussels, 27 May 2021
EU and Japan agree ‘Green Alliance' at summit that confirms strong bilateral cooperation
and multilateral leadership
This morning, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Council President Charles Michel met
via video conference with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga for the 27th EU-Japan Summit. At the
summit, the EU and Japan established a Green Alliance, which is the first such bilateral initiative
between the EU and a partner country intended to accelerate ambitious action to tackle climate
change, environmental degradation, promote green growth and jobs, and achieve sustainable and
secure energy supplies. Speaking at the press conference following the summit, President von der
Leyen said: “Japan is one of the first countries that has committed to climate neutrality in 2050.
They are, like the European Union, very committed to the long-term goals. And we want to work
much closer on this topic together. That is why we started the first ever Green Alliance with Japan.”
The leaders adopted a wide-ranging joint statement, which covers the three broad pillars of the
morning's discussions: global issues; bilateral relations; and foreign and security policy. Speaking
about the discussions on the response to and recovery from the coronavirus, President von der
Leyen said: “Both the European Union and Japan have made significant contributions to COVAX to
ensure access to vaccines for all. The European Union will continue to support the efforts to fight the
pandemic, including by exporting vaccines. It is a sign of solidarity and a sign of friendship with
Japan that so far the European Union has authorised more than 100 million doses to be exported to
Japan. That is approximately enough to vaccinate 40% of the population. And this reflects the very
strong bonds between the European Union and Japan.” The leaders also discussed the digital
transition, global economic governance, the implementation of the EU-Japan Strategic Partnership
Agreement, Economic Partnership Agreement, and Connectivity Partnership, as well as joint work to
address challenges and opportunities in respective neighbourhoods, notably in the Indo-Pacific
region in light of the EU's recently-adopted strategy. More information on the outcomes of the
summit are available on the dedicated website, in the joint summit statement, in President von der
Leyen's remarks at the press conference, in a factsheet, and in this webnews on the Green Alliance.
(For more information: Dana Spinant – Tel.: +32 229 90150; Nabila Massrali – Tel.: +32 229 88093;
Adam Kaznowski – Tel.: +32 229 89359)

EU Cohesion policy: €216 million to modernise Bucharest's thermal energy transmission
system
The Commission has approved an investment of €216 million from the Cohesion Fund to modernise
the thermal energy transmission system of Bucharest, the capital of Romania. Commissioner for
Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira, commented: “This EU investment in the modernisation of a
key infrastructure for the capital of Romania is a good example of a project that can achieve
simultaneously the goal of improving citizens' daily lives and reaching the Green Deal and climate
change targets.” The city's thermal energy transmission system is one of the largest in the world,
supplying over 1.2 million people with heat and hot water. 211.94 km of pipes, which is equivalent
to 105.97 km of transmission system, will be replaced to remedy the current problem of the loss of
around 28% of the heat between the source and the consumer. Moreover, a new leak-detection
system will be installed. The project will ensure a sustainable and affordable thermal energy
transmission system increasing the energy efficiency of the network for a better quality of life of
inhabitants and better air quality thanks to a substantial reduction of gas to be burnt. This will
contribute to the country's goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions in line with the European
Green Deal. More details on EU funded investments in Romania are available on the Open Data
Platform. (For more information: Vivian Loonela - Tel.: +32 229 66712; Veronica Favalli - Tel.: +32
229 87269)

EU Cohesion policy: €838.8 million for Belgium, France, Germany and Slovakia to tackle the

social and economic impact of the coronavirus crisis
The Commission has approved a total of €838.8 million for Belgium, France, Germany and Slovakia
under REACT-EU to help tackle the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and prepare the recovery. In
Belgium, the EU adds €31.7 million to the operational programme (OP) Fund for European Aid to the
Most Deprived (FEAD) for the delivery of food and material assistance to vulnerable people in need
during the coronavirus crisis. In France, the region Grand Est receives a total of €148.3 million to
facilitate people's access to training or a first job, improve the skills of those seeking employment
and expand training capacities for caregivers. The EU funds will also support the regional healthcare
system by helping to acquire equipment and facilitate the organisation of hospitals. They will also
help investing in the energy efficiency of public buildings and social housing, supporting the digital
transition, and helping businesses most affected by the crisis. In the French overseas department of
La Réunion, €256 million will provide equipment for training staff in the health sector, ensure
working capital and investments in businesses, particularly in the tourism sector, improve the clean
water network and sustainable mobility, as well as support the digitalisation of businesses, local
administrations and the educational institutions. In Germany, an additional €86 million for the
European Social Fund (ESF) OP in the Land of Baden-Württemberg will support job creation and
quality employment, expand employment measures for young people implementing the EU Youth
Guarantee, invest in skills and training, and support social systems, including tackling child poverty.
In Slovakia, the OP ‘Human Resources' will receive an additional €316.8 million to support job
creation and job retention measures, access to education for vulnerable groups, healthcare and long-
term care services, financial counselling services and housing for homeless people. REACT-EU is part
of NextGenerationEU and provides €50.6 billion additional funding (in current prices) over the course
of 2021 and 2022 to Cohesion policy programmes. Measures focus on supporting labour market
resilience, jobs, SMEs and low-income families, as well as setting future-proof foundations for the
green and digital transitions and a sustainable socio-economic recovery. (For more information:
Vivian Loonela - Tel.: +32 229 66712; Marta Wieczorek – Tel.: +32 229 58197; Veronica Favalli -
Tel.: +32 229 87269; Flora Matthaes – Tel.: +32 229 83951)

Biodiversité: le rapport de la Commission sur l'état d'avancement de l'action de l'UE en
faveur des pollinisateurs insiste sur l'urgence de la situation
La Commission publie aujourd'hui un rapport sur la mise en œuvre de la toute première initiative de
l'UE en faveur des pollinisateurs, qu'elle a adoptée en 2018 pour faire face au déclin des insectes
pollinisateurs sauvages. Les insectes pollinisateurs sont cruciaux pour le fonctionnement des
écosystèmes, pour notre sécurité alimentaire, pour les médicaments et pour notre bien-être.
Cependant, une espèce d'abeille et de papillon sur dix en Europe est au bord de l'extinction, et un
tiers d'entre elles sont en déclin. Le bilan publié aujourd'hui montre que des progrès importants ont
été réalisés dans la mise en œuvre des actions de l'initiative, mais qu'il reste des défis à relever pour
s'attaquer aux différents facteurs de déclin. Le rapport montre que l'initiative demeure un outil
politique utile qui permet à l'UE, aux États membres et aux acteurs concernés de combattre le déclin
des pollinisateurs. Fin 2020, plus de trente actions ont été mises en œuvre dans trois domaines
prioritaires : améliorer les connaissances sur le déclin des pollinisateurs ; s'attaquer aux causes du
déclin des pollinisateurs ; faire participer le public et promouvoir la coopération afin d'empêcher le
déclin. La variété des activités menées aux niveaux local, régional, national et européen a montré
que le public est conscient du problème et prêt à agir. Les efforts doivent toutefois être intensifiés
pour livrer bataille en particulier contre la disparition d'habitats dans les paysages agricoles et les
conséquences de l'utilisation des pesticides. La stratégie de l'UE en faveur de la biodiversité à
l'horizon 2030, la stratégie ‘de la ferme à l'assiette' et le plan d'action ‘zéro pollution' de l'UE fixent
des objectifs spécifiques à cet égard. La nouvelle stratégie de l'UE sur l'adaptation au changement
climatique et l'ambition renforcée en matière de neutralité climatique contribueront à atténuer les
effets du changement climatique sur les pollinisateurs. Vous trouverez plus d'informations dans le
communiqué de presse. (Pour plus d'informations: Vivian Loonela – Tél.: +32 229 66712; Daniela
Stoycheva – Tél.: +32 229 53664)

La Commission publie une communication sur le statut de l'accord de reconnaissance
mutuelle UE-Suisse pour les dispositifs médicaux
La Commission a publié hier une communication aux parties prenantes les informant que la
reconnaissance mutuelle des dispositifs médicaux entre l'UE et la Suisse a cessé de s'appliquer le 26
mai, de sorte que le commerce de ces produits ne sera plus facilité comme auparavant. Cela est dû à
l'entrée en vigueur dans l'Union, à cette même date, du nouveau règlement relatif aux dispositifs
médicaux. L'accord de reconnaissance mutuelle (ARM) est l'un des principaux accords conclus entre
l'UE et la Suisse afin de faciliter les échanges bilatéraux dans un certain nombre de secteurs clés. Il

s'agit essentiellement d'un accord d'« accès au marché unique » et d'« alignement dynamique » sur
les règles de l'UE, deux principes placés au cœur de l'accord-cadre institutionnel faisant l'objet de
négociations avec la Suisse depuis 2014. C'est pour cette raison que l'ARM relève du champ
d'application de l'accord-cadre institutionnel UE-Suisse. L'idée est principalement de mettre en place
des conditions de concurrence équitables. Dans ce contexte, l'UE a toujours affirmé que si l'accord-
cadre institutionnel n'était pas conclu, une mise à jour de l'ARM, y compris le chapitre sur les
dispositifs médicaux, ne pouvait être envisagée. Toutefois, et bien qu'elle ne s'attende pas à des
perturbations dans le secteur de la santé pendant la pandémie de COVID-19, l'UE a proposé à la
Suisse le 30 mars 2021, à titre de mesure de précaution, une modification limitée du chapitre de
l'ARM sur les dispositifs médicaux : l'instauration d'une période de validité transitoire jusqu'au 26
mai 2024 (au plus tard) applicable tant aux dispositifs médicaux existants munis de certificats
suisses qu'à ceux certifiés dans l'UE. En dépit d'efforts constants et de la volonté de l'UE de convenir
d'un tel régime transitoire, la modification proposée n'a pas été approuvée avant le 26 mai 2021. Par
conséquent, jusqu'à ce qu'un éventuel accord soit trouvé concernant la modification proposée de
l'ARM, les mesures facilitant les échanges de dispositifs médicaux au titre de l'ARM, notamment la
reconnaissance mutuelle des résultats d'évaluation de la conformité, la non-nécessité de disposer
d'un représentant autorisé et l'alignement des réglementations techniques, cessent de s'appliquer à
partir de mercredi 26 mai 2021. Un communiqué de presse et une fiche d'information sont
disponibles en ligne. (Pour plus d'informations: Stefan de Keersmaecker – Tél.: +32 229 84680;
Miriam Garcia Ferrer - Tél.: +32 229 99075)

Eurobarometer show record public support for the euro and broad support for introduction
of rounding rules
Public support for the euro has reached an all-time high, according to the European Commission's
latest Eurobarometer survey. A record 80% of respondents believe the euro is good for the EU and
70% consider the euro good for their own country. The Eurobarometer survey was conducted among
some 17,700 respondents from the 19 euro area Member States between 22 and 29 March 2021. The
Eurobarometer survey and the results of a separate open public consultation find that an increasing
number of citizens support rounding rules and the abolishment of one and two-cent coins. The
Eurobarometer shows 67% of the public are in favour of abolishing one- and two-euro cent coins
through mandatory rounding (up or down) of the final sum of purchases to the nearest five cents.
There is majority support for this in all 19 euro area Member States. The summary of the open public
consultation on rounding rules shows that 72% of respondents do not find one- and two euro cent
coins useful and 71% consider that rounding rules to the nearest five euro cents should be
introduced. A majority of respondents consider that rounding rules should be mandatory (71%) and
harmonised in the euro area (77%). The public consultation attracted 17,033 responses. The public
consultation took place over the course of 15 weeks, between 28 September 2020 and 11 January
2021. The Eurobarometer survey is available here. The results of the public consultation on rounding
rules are available here. (For more information: Marta Wieczorek – Tel.: +32 229 58197; Enda
McNamara – Tel.: +32 229 64976)

Investment Plan's Advisory Hub supports infrastructure projects for climate protection,
urban and rural development in German municipalities
With funding from the European Investment Advisory Hub (EIAH) under the Investment Plan for
Europe, Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein (IB.SH) in Germany will provide municipalities with
free-of-charge advisory services in support of infrastructure projects. An agreement was signed today
between the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the IB.SH under which the latter will receive
€500,000 in funding from the EIAH's Call for Proposals to National Promotional Banks and
Institutions. The advisory services provided by IB.SH will help municipalities prepare and implement
sustainable and financially viable projects as well as assist them in accessing funding and financing.
The support will also include knowledge exchange and capacity-building for municipal authorities.
Commissioner for the Economy, Paolo Gentiloni, said: “Thanks to the support of the Investment
Plan for Europe's Advisory Hub, Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein in Germany will be able to
provide free-of-charge advisory services, supporting municipalities to develop and implement
sustainable infrastructure projects locally. This is an excellent example for how tailored advisory
support can make a real difference on the ground to the benefit of citizens, including in the areas of
climate protection as well as urban and rural development.” A press release is available here. (For
more information: Marta Wieczorek – Tel.: +32 229 58197; Flora Matthaes – Tel.: +32 229 83951)

Conférence sur l'avenir de l'Europe: séance plénière inaugurale et événement à l'intention

des citoyens en juin
Le conseil exécutif de la Conférence sur l'avenir de l'Europe a approuvé hier le calendrier des
réunions de l'assemblée plénière et des panels de citoyens européens, la série d'événements
débutant le mois prochain. La séance plénière inaugurale de la conférence aura lieu le 19 juin 2021 à
Strasbourg, combinant une participation à distance et une participation physique, dans le respect
des règles sanitaires, et comprendra des présentations sur les panels de citoyens européens et sur la
plateforme numérique multilingue. Avant cela, également dans le cadre de la conférence, un
événement à l'intention des citoyens européens sera organisé le 17 juin 2021 à Lisbonne (Portugal)
et retransmis en ligne. Il regroupera 27 représentants des panels de citoyens nationaux ou des
événements organisés au niveau national (un par État membre), ainsi que le président du Forum
européen de la jeunesse et un certain nombre de citoyens déjà sélectionnés pour les panels de
citoyens européens. Cet événement, également organisé en configuration hybride, donnera aux
participants l'occasion de débattre avec les trois coprésidents de leurs attentes liées à la conférence.
Ces participants assisteront également à la séance plénière inaugurale à Strasbourg. Dubravka
Šuica, vice-présidente chargée de la démocratie et de la démographie et coprésidente représentant
la Commission a quant à elle déclaré: « Nous touchons maintenant au cœur de la conférence sur
l'avenir de l'Europe: nos citoyens. En tant que moteurs ultimes de ce processus unique, leurs
contributions, idées, espoirs et rêves seront essentiels à mesure que nous façonnons la vision de
notre union. La conférence offre un espace indispensable qui permettra aux citoyens de délibérer
entre eux et avec représentants élus sur un pied d'égalité. » Vous trouverez plus d'informations dans
le communiqué de presse. (Pour plus d'informations: Daniel Ferrie – Tél.: 32 229 86500; Sinéad
Meehan-van Druten– Tél.: +32 229 84094)

State aid: Commission approves modifications to Maltese wage subsidies scheme to
support companies affected by coronavirus outbreak, including increase in budget to €750
million
The European Commission has found modifications to a Maltese wage subsidies scheme to support
companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak to be in line with the State Aid Temporary
Framework. The existing scheme, which was approved by the Commission in April 2020 (SA.57076),
aims at financing the wage costs of employers that, due to the coronavirus outbreak, would
otherwise have laid off employees, and at supporting self-employed individuals whose activities were
negatively affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Malta notified some modifications to the scheme,
including: (i) an increase in the budget of the scheme from €215 million to €750 million; (ii) the
prolongation of the duration of the scheme until 31 December 2021; and (iii) a change in the
methodology to assess the eligibility of the beneficiaries to receive support and calculate the aid
amount, which is now based on the decline in turnover experienced by each beneficiary as a result of
the coronavirus outbreak rather than on their sector of activity, as under the original scheme. The
Commission found that the amended scheme is in line with the conditions set out in the Temporary
Framework. In particular, the aid (i) will not exceed €800 per full time employee per month,
corresponding to approximately 50% of the national average monthly wage in Malta, in line with the
limits set by the Temporary Framework; and (ii) can be granted until 31 December 2021 at the
latest. The Commission concluded that the scheme, as modified, remains necessary, appropriate and
proportionate to remedy a serious disturbance in the economy of a Member State, in line with Article
107(3)(b) TFEU and the conditions set out in the Temporary Framework. On this basis, the
Commission approved the new measure under EU State aid rules. More information on the Temporary
Framework and other actions taken by the Commission to address the economic impact of the
coronavirus pandemic can be found here. The non-confidential version of the decision will be made
available under the case number SA.62220 in the State aid register on the Commission's competition
website once any confidentiality issues have been resolved. (For more information: Arianna Podesta
– Tel.: +32 229 87024; Maria Tsoni – Tel.: +32 229 90526)

State aid: Commission approves €9.35 million Latvian scheme to support operators in the
poultry sector affected by coronavirus outbreak
The European Commission has approved a €9.35 million Latvian scheme to support primary
producers of eggs and poultry and companies processing eggs, poultry and their products in the
context of the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the State Aid Temporary
Framework. The scheme consists of two measures: (i) support in the form of direct grants to partially
cover the loss of income brought about, among others, by the need to send fresh products to
processing; and (ii) support for uncovered fixed costs which have not decreased during the
pandemic, since the raising of poultry never ceased. The aim of the scheme is to help the
beneficiaries continue their activities during and after the outbreak. The Commission found that the

Latvian scheme is in line with the conditions of the Temporary Framework. In particular, with respect
to the first measure, the aid will not exceed €225,000 per company active in the primary production
of eggs and poultry, nor €1.8 million per company active in the processing of eggs, poultry and their
products, as provided by the Temporary Framework. As regards the second measure, the aid will not
exceed €10 million per beneficiary. Finally, the overall scheme will run until 31 December 2021. The
Commission concluded that the measure is necessary, appropriate and proportionate to remedy a
serious disturbance in the economy of a Member State, in line with Article 107(3)(b) TFEU and the
conditions set out in the Temporary Framework. On this basis, the Commission approved the scheme
under EU State aid rules. More information on the Temporary Framework and other actions taken by
the Commission to address the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic can be found here. The
non-confidential version of the decision will be made available under the case number SA.62706 in
the State aid register on the Commission's competition website once any confidentiality issues have
been resolved. (For more information: Arianna Podesta – Tel.: +32 229 87024; Maria Tsoni – Tel.:
+32 229 90526)

State aid: Commission approves €6 million Slovenian scheme to support beef cattle
breeders affected by coronavirus outbreak
The European Commission has approved a €6 million Slovenian scheme to support beef cattle
breeders affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the State Aid
Temporary Framework. Under the scheme, the public support will take the form of direct grants to
compensate beef cattle breeders for their loss of income caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The
aim of the scheme is to help the beneficiaries address their liquidity needs and continue their
activities during and after the outbreak. The Commission found that the Slovenian scheme is in line
with the conditions of the Temporary Framework. In particular, the aid (i) will not exceed €225,000
per beneficiary active in the primary agricultural sector; and (ii) will be granted until 30 June 2021.
The Commission concluded that the measure is necessary, appropriate and proportionate to remedy
a serious disturbance in the economy of a Member State, in line with Article 107(3)(b) TFEU and the
conditions set out in the Temporary Framework. On this basis, the Commission approved the scheme
under EU State aid rules. More information on the Temporary Framework and other actions taken by
the Commission to address the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic can be found here. The
non-confidential version of the decision will be made available under the case number SA.62977 in
the State aid register on the Commission's competition website once any confidentiality issues have
been resolved. (For more information: Arianna Podesta – Tel.: +32 229 87024; Maria Tsoni – Tel.:
+32 229 90526)

State aid: Commission approves €5.3 million Estonian scheme to support film producers
and distributors and cinemas in the context of the coronavirus outbreak
The European Commission has approved an Estonian scheme to support film producers and
distributors, as well as cinemas affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved
under the State Aid Temporary Framework. Under the scheme, support will take the form of direct
grants of up to €700,000 per beneficiary. The aim of the scheme is to help film production and film
distribution companies as well as cinemas address the liquidity shortages they face due to the
coronavirus outbreak and the restrictions that Estonia had to impose to limit the spread of
coronavirus. The Commission found that the Estonian scheme is in line with the conditions set out in
the Temporary Framework. In particular, (i) the support will not exceed the limits per beneficiary
provided by the Temporary Framework, and (ii) the support will be granted no later than 31
December 2021. The Commission concluded that the measure is necessary, appropriate and
proportionate to remedy a serious disturbance in the economy of a Member State, in line with Article
107(3)(b) TFEU and the conditions set out in the Temporary Framework. On this basis, the
Commission approved the measure under EU State aid rules. The non-confidential version of the
decision will be made available under the case number SA.62801 in the State aid register on the
Commission's competition website, once any confidentiality issues have been resolved. (For more
information: Arianna Podesta – Tel.: +32 229 87024; Maria Tsoni – Tel.: +32 229 90526)

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of joint control of Infogix by Clearlake and TA
Associates
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint
control over Infogix, Inc., by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. and TA Associates Management, L.P., all of
the U.S. Infogix provides data management solutions, including data governance, data quality and
data analytics tools. Clearlake is a private equity investment firm, with portfolio companies active in

software and technology-enabled services, energy and industrials, and consumer products/services.
TA Associates is a private equity investment firm, with portfolio companies active in business
services, consumer, financial services, healthcare and technologies. The Commission concluded that
the proposed acquisition would raise no competition concerns, given the very limited horizontal
overlaps and the lack of any vertical relationships between the activities of the companies. The
transaction was examined under the simplified merger review procedure. More information is
available on the Commission's competition website, in the public case register under the case
number M.10257. (For more information: Arianna Podesta – Tel.: +32 229 87024; Maria Tsoni – Tel.:
+32 229 90526)

STATEMENTS

Déclaration de la Commission sur la décision du Conseil fédéral suisse de mettre un terme
aux négociations relatives à l'accord-cadre institutionnel entre l'Union et la Suisse
Hier, suite la décision du Conseil fédéral suisse de mettre un terme aux négociations relatives à
l'accord-cadre institutionnel entre l'Union et la Suisse, la Commission européenne a émis la
déclaration suivante : « Le Conseil fédéral suisse a pris la décision de mettre un terme aux
négociations relatives à l'accord-cadre institutionnel entre l'Union et la Suisse. Nous prenons acte de
cette décision unilatérale du gouvernement suisse. Nous regrettons cette décision, notamment au vu
des progrès réalisés ces dernières années pour faire de l'accord-cadre institutionnel une réalité.
L'accord-cadre institutionnel entre l'Union et la Suisse avait pour objet tout à la fois de consolider et
de développer les relations bilatérales entre l'Union et la Suisse. Son objectif principal était de faire
en sorte que quiconque opère sur le marché unique de l'Union, pour lequel la Suisse bénéficie d'un
accès important, soit soumis aux mêmes conditions. Il s'agit fondamentalement d'une question
d'équité et de sécurité juridique. Un accès privilégié au marché unique doit aller de pair avec le
respect des mêmes règles et obligations. C'est la raison pour laquelle, dès 2019, l'Union a insisté sur
le fait que cet accord était aussi essentiel pour la conclusion de possibles futurs accords offrant à la
Suisse une plus grande participation au marché unique, et qu'il constituait également un élément
essentiel pour prendre les décisions qui un élargissement de l'accès au marché unique au bénéfice
des deux parties. Cet accord devait ainsi permettre de consolider l'approche bilatérale, en assurant
tout autant sa viabilité et que son développement ultérieur. Sans cet accord, cette modernisation de
nos relations ne sera pas possible et nos accords bilatéraux vieilliront inévitablement:50 ans se sont
écoulés depuis l'entrée en vigueur de l'accord de libre-échange, 20 ans depuis les ‘accords
bilatéraux' I et II. Aujourd'hui déjà, ils ne sont plus à la hauteur de ce que les relations entre l'Union
et la Suisse devraient et mériteraient d'être. Nous allons maintenant analyser attentivement l'impact
de cette annonce. » La déclaration est disponible en ligne, ainsi que deux fiches d'information sur les
éléments essentiels des relations UE-Suisse et sur ce qui adviendra en l'absence d'entente sur
l'accord-cadre institutionnel. (Pour plus d'informations: Eric Mamer - Tél.: +32 229 94073; Claire
Joawn - Tél.: +32 229 56859)

Eurostat: communiqués de presse
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