Main results of the Council
The Council reached a common understanding on main elements related to four proposals aimed at establishing Joint Technology Initiatives.
The Council held a debate on competitiveness policy in an integrated approach, with discussions on industrial policy, SME policy and a strategy for e-skills.
Without debate the Council adopted a decision aimed at terminating the sugar protocol to the ACPEC Cotonou partnership agreement, together with a similar agreement concerning sugar imports from India, with effect from 1 October 2009.
Green Paper on the review of the consumer acquis – outcome of the consultation period
The Council took note of information provided by Ms. Meglena KUNEVA, Commissioner in charge of Consumer Protection, on the outcome of the consultation regarding the Commission's Green Paper on the review of the consumer acquis. (6307/07).
Commissioner KUNEVA indicated that the Commission expected to present its proposal in the second half of 2008.
Full Council press release
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