November 13, 2002
EUROPEAN CONVENTION: CONFUSION OVER EPP DRAFT CONSTITUTION.
BUDGET: ANTI-FRAUD UNIT BACKS COURT ACTION AGAINST FORMER EU AUDITOR.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: COMMISSION REVISES DOWNWARDS ITS FORECASTS FOR GROWTH IN 2002-2003.
FINANCIAL SERVICES: ESTIMATED 1.1% GROWTH FROM INTEGRATED MARKET.
EMPLOYMENT: LABOUR MARKET IMPROVES DESPITE ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN, SAYS 2002 REPORT.
UNEMPLOYMENT: OECD JOBLESS RATE STAYS AT 6.9% IN SEPTEMBER.
COMPETITION: COMMISSION CLEARS NEW DIAMOND SALES RULES FOR DE BEERS.
ELECTRONICS: DIXONS CLEARED TO BUY ITALIAN RETAILER.
JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS: BUSINESS WARNS AGAINST LEGISLATING ON OUT-OF-COURT SETTLEMENTS.