Content produced following the #EU2012DK press tour to Copenhagen
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So who attends a Presidency press trip? | Jon Worth2 days ago … So who attends a Presidency press trip? Tweet · One of my questions before arriving in Copenhagen was: who are the other…
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The Presidency’s workprogramme in general
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Wammen : le plus important est de voir l’Europe retrousser ses manches… et la population de retrouver la confiance #eu2012dk
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Will try live to tweet while 66 Brussels #journalists we will meet #Danish #EU Minister Nikolai #Wammen from 16.30 hrs CET #eu2012dk
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Denmark in General
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“@LukeReuters: Polish PM Tusk praises Danish #eu2012dk PM’s “beautiful, energetic smile”. ” <- cringe worthy. DK understands feminism
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Concert in DR’s koncertsal
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Speeches by Tusk, Thorning, @jerzybuzek and Barroso recorded thanks to iPhone and critter tripod. I’ll put them on YouTube later. #eu2012dk
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Orchestra told to tune instruments. Somebody should have thought of that for European summits #eu2012dk
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Conductor says it’s hard to dance with Hungarians with EC’s President Barroso in front row. Never a truer word … #eu2012dk
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Danish symphony to play a Hungarian Dance for Barroso who will no doubt be checking its compatibility with the treaty, etc. #eu2012dk
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la valse de lempereur reveille les coeurs avec une charge au pas de clair, l’air prefere de orban. quel programme! #eu2012dk
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RT @jameskanter: #Poland‘s #Tusk hands over #EU presidency to Denmark with the words, ‘Good luck Europe’ #eu2012dk
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#eu2012dk Buzek sluit of met verwijzing naar bridge over troubled water. Dat moet de werkwijze voor de Denen worden tijdens de #eurocrisis.
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MT @ministernyt: Forsvarsministeren Nick Hækkerup fik onsdag besøg af EU’s udenrigsrepræsentant, C… bit.ly/A2v9T0 #eu2012dk
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Tous les ministres danois ont chante l’hymne national, mais pour l’hymne europeen les commissaires sont restes muets #eu2012dk
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Speeches by Tusk, Thorning, @jerzybuzek and Barroso recorded thanks to iPhone and critter tripod. I’ll put them on YouTube later. #eu2012dk
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@pellechristy I don’t think public are allowed in. Basically an event only for CPH elite. Hall less than half used. Due to #eu2012dk budget?
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@huettemann There has been wifi in all #eu2012dk venues so far, but this time it’s a concert hall…
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Barroso diskuterer med dr i Bella Centeret. #eu2012dk http://pic.twitter.com/nfma3ohX
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After Mette Gjerskov and Claus Meyer it’s hard for speakers this afternoon. #eu2012dk Tech being discussed is neat though.
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Family photo #eu2012dk http://pic.twitter.com/mmg4SkWG
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RT @eu2012dk: Opening ceremony w speeches and beautiful music. Encouraging words from PM Tusk and Pres Buzek & Barroso. #eu2012dk http://pic.twitter.com/J0QxHGAD
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RT @eu2012dk: Introductory remarks. Danish presidency to focus on crisis and concrete results. Four priority areas. #eu2012dk http://pic.twitter.com/X71AfiHK
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Lunch meeting with Claus Meyer about nordic cuisine
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#eu2012dk, Noma’s co-owner Meyer reckons the light in Nordics and wide range in daily temperature makes region’s food better
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#eu2012dk, Meyer: ‘new Nordic cuisine is about democratic luxury’
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Claus Meyer making everyone laugh. Born in 1963 in darkest period of Danish cuisine he says. #eu2012dk
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#eu2012dk, Noma’s Meyer asks ‘why should we eat shit?’
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‘In the beginning people feared an invite to NOMA’ Meyer. Rumours they served rotting bird intestine. #eu2012dk
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Now lunch prepared by Claus Meyer of Noma. Gjerskov finishing. We don’t know what will happen to CAP, but she has some fire to her #eu2012dk
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Meeting with Minister for Agriculture Mette Gjerskov
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Mette Gjerskov has a booming voice and big smile on her face. This makes a change from the other ministers! j.mp/AjveBC #eu2012dk
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Gjerskov solid on organic: wants review of the Directives on it, DK aim to push that process forward #eu2012dk
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Gjerskov: wants #eu2012dk to achieve a General Approach on European Maritime & Fisheries Fund. Has discussed with Damanaki
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25000 die a year in the EU due to resistance to antibiotics according to Gjerskov. That’s why #eu2012dk will push for work on this she says
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#Denmark minister for agriculture Mette Gjerskov: On fisheries, good Commission proposal, different opinionIn the European Parliament, when we work on a law, more than one committee is involved. The Committee in charge (the lead committee) writes a report with its proposed changes. The other committees write an opinion with their proposed change... More among member states #eu2012dk
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#Denmark minister Mette Gjerskov: We must analyse how much #antibiotics in #EU are used, both on humans and in #agriculture #eu2012dk
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After Mette Gjerskov and Claus Meyer it’s hard for speakers this afternoon. #eu2012dk Tech being discussed is neat though.
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Disscussion on Energy, Climate and Power – Avedøre Powerstation
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Avedøre Power Station | Jon Worth
Part of the Danish Presidency Press Trip is a tour of Avedøre Power Station. It’s a remarkable place – both in terms of its efficiency as…
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Danish climate/energy minister #eu2012dk admits green energy isn’t going to make power cheaper, but world has no alternative. Invest now…
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Welcome EU press corpse to Avedøre Værket and State of Green! #eu2012dk http://yfrog.com/hsb82htj
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Now the Malthusian green spin begins at Avedøre from #eu2012dk ministers. Nice looking kit though http://yfrog.com/odjk3lnj
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Discussion on Financial Transaction Tax and Eurozone pact
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MT @jameskanter: Current proposal fo #FTT not robust, could lead to job losses, says DK min for Economic affairs @Vestager #eu2012dk
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Vestager: clear that EU-27 is vital, and there is no interest from DK in a non-Euro group #eu2012dk
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Excellent! Danish now agree implementation of FTT (unless done globally) would be stupid. Basic Economics! euobserver.com/19/114819 #eu2012dk
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Parliamentary EU Commitee
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As a national parliamentarian, why would you bother with EU matters? | Jon Worth
The first briefing today is from the EU Affairs CommitteeThe European Parliament is divided up into Committees: smaller groups of MEPs that work on a particular topic. More of the Danish Parliament. This committeeThe European Parliament is divided up into Committees: smaller groups of MEPs that work on a particular topic. More has the reputation as being the toughe…
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RT @BrunoBrussels #eu2012dk Danish Parliament’s EU affairs committeeThe European Parliament is divided up into Committees: smaller groups of MEPs that work on a particular topic. More generally supports secrecy of EU decision making – sad
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RT @karmel80: For fans of #Borgen and #eu2012dk, here is factsheet about real life DK politics: ft.dk/~/media/Pdf_materiale… – a Who’sWho in DK Gov & parliament
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The DK Parliament EU cmt. 3 former ministers incl the previous Foreign Affairs + Climate & Energy minister. #eu2012dk http://pic.twitter.com/3iaYUupk
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Danish opt-out and Eurozone treaty
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Denmark wants to be part of Eu Judicial Area e give up the opt out, Justice minister says #eu2012dk
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#eu2012dk: Wammen, Danes signing euro+ treaty would not require a referendum because ‘Danish opt-out respected’ ‘it is not likely’
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Denmark won’t lead euro talks [as not a € country] during EU presidency: on.msnbc.com/w6sPFi via @msnbc #eu2012dk
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Joel (danish sd): I think we have a majority to remove opt out for judicial affairs. Referendum will happen as promised. #eu2012dk
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@amarckmann Seen speculation about 3/4 opt-outs, but not euro (although pretty solid tie through exchange rate fix). #eu2012dk @jonworth
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Wammen : le Danemark pourrait lever son opt-out sur la défense ainsi que celui sur la justice #eu2012dk
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#eu2012dk: Wammen, Danes signing euro+ treaty would not require a referendum because ‘Danish opt-out respected’ ‘it is not likely’
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Wammen now playing the national card: Barroso confirms Euro opt out will be guaranteed for DK. Was this even in doubt? #eu2012dk
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#eu2012dk: Wammen, non-euro Denmark has ‘clear intention to participate’ in euro+ treaty
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@BrunoBrussels Danish poll from December showed 33% support for euro pact, 56% pro referendum on the pact. ugebreveta4.dk/2011/201150/… #eu2012dk
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Meeting with Europe Minister Wammen – Turkey, Hungary, EU unity and Eurozone crisis
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“@BrunoBrussels: #eu2012dk: Wammen, non-euro Denmark has ‘clear intention to participate’ in euro+ treaty”
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Blaaaah. Wammen is just reading the #eu2012dk priorities now. Not much new in here I think. Solid on patent reform though.
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Following the press trip organised by the Danish #EUcouncil Presidency via #eu2012dk. Now journalists (&bloggers!) mtg EU minister Wammen
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Wammen briefing done. V little learned, he stayed resolutely on message. Leaving wifi area so #Eu2012dk tweeting to be less
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La présidence danoise respecte les horaires à la seconde près, le MinAffEur Wammen termine à 17h30 20 sec… ! comme prévu ! #Eu2012dk
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A safer Europe
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Minister Bødskov said the Victim Rights Package is a priority for the Presidency, and – EP permitting – he hopes to make progress. #eu2012dk
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Hungary
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EU Unity and institutions
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Wammen : le projet de traité n’est pas clair dans tous ses aspects et sera l’objet de négociations entre les pays Euro et nonEuro #eu2012dk
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#eu2012dk: Wammen, non-euro Denmark has ‘clear intention to participate’ in euro+ treaty
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#eu2012dk: Nicolai Wammen, Danish Europe min, ‘will do best to help contain fallout of crisis,’ ‘want an EU of 27 not club of 17’
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#eu2012dk: Wammen, ‘will we be presidency presiding over a euro collapse? I hope not…’
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Wammen now playing the national card: Barroso confirms Euro opt out will be guaranteed for DK. Was this even in doubt? #eu2012dk
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A greener Europe
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Turkey
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Cost of an EU presidency – can savings on mineral water save the purse and the planet?
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