January 29, 2000
- CONSUMER PRICES: INFLATION RATES RISE TO 1.7% IN EURO ZONE AND EU IN DECEMBER.
- ECONOMIC POLICY: DOUBTS ABOUT PORTUGUESE PRESIDENCY'S GROWTH TARGET.
- FINANCE COUNCIL: PORTUGAL'S PRIORITIES AND TAXATION SHARE THE LIMELIGHT.
- DENMARK AND SWEDEN GRANTED VAT DEROGATION FOR ORESUND FIXED LINK TOLLS.
- INVESTMENT SERVICES: EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT PREPARES TO BACK EXTENSION OF UCITS DIRECTIVE.
- CAPITAL AND PRODUCT MARKETS: COMMISSION URGES FAST CHANGE TO EXPLOIT OPPORTUNITY.
- COMMISSION TO SIMPLIFY - NOT 'RELAX' - STATE AID REVIEWS FOR SMES.
- COMPETITION: BUSINESSES TO ASSESS OWN AGREEMENTS UNDER NEW ANTI-TRUST RULES.
- COMPETITION/MOTOR VEHICLES: CONSUMER GROUPS DEMAND END TO CAR BLOCK EXEMPTION.