Veto on trade in culture and media

dublin | eu | event notice Monday February 02, 2004 21:18 by Brendan Young - DAPSE dapse at eircom dot net

Press conference. Feb 3, 11.00

The European Parliament recently called for the introduction of a requirement of unanimous votes in the Council Of Ministers on agreements to open trade in cutural services and mass media to be put in the draft Constitution. DAPSE wants veto for trade in Health and Education.

Press conference

11.00, Tuesday February 3
Earl of Kildare Hotel, Kildare St. Dublin

Democracy and Public Services in Europe (DAPSE)


“Ahern must push European Parliament decision on trade veto at IGC”
says the pro-services DAPSE group.

“If a veto is needed to prevent commercialisation of culture, it’s even more necessary to prevent commercialisation of health and education” says the group.

Confirmed speakers: Patricia McKenna, Joe Higgins, Aengus O’Snodaigh.
Speakers invited from Fainna Fáil, Fine Gael, Labour Party, but none available.


For further info and briefing documents contact: dapse@eircom.net