In Brief: Huebner addresses Euro Parliament; Russian veterinary inspectors

Huebner considers the EU's sluggish economic growth to be its key problem. She declared that foundation of regional policy is to help foster economic development of both the "old" and "new" Europe. She declared that she will oppose the idea put forward by Germany, France, the UK, Sweden, Austria and the Netherlands to limit the EU budget to 1% of GDP. (Gazeta Wyborcza, p. 22) ... From today until November 1, Russian veterinarians will inspect 75 dairy companies, which are seeking Russian permits to allow them to export their products to Russia. According to Rzeczpospolita, the first to be inspected is Danone Polska, which exports 20% of its production to Russia. (Rzeczpospolita, p. B3) E.B.