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	MSN Encarta - Search Results - Benelux
		Benelux, collective designation for Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, particularly in relation to their membership their own trade pact, the...
		The establishment of Benelux in 1947 by Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg was an important event, not only for the three participating nations, but also for the world.
		Progress was made among the Benelux countries of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg in 1949, although many complex obstacles made impossible the accomplishment of complete economic union of the three countries by Jan. 1, 1950, which was envisaged in the agreements reached in 1948.
	ca.encarta.msn.com /Benelux.html (141 words)

	AllRefer.com - Low Countries (Benelux Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Low Countries, region of NW Europe comprising the Netherlands, Belgium, and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
		The name Low Countries is a political and historic term rather than a strictly geographic concept.
		For a history of the Low Countries, see articles on the individual nations and provinces (e.g., Flanders; Brabant, duchy of; Holland).
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/L/LowCount.html (232 words)

	Encyclopedia: Benelux (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Its founding contributed to the founding of the European Union (EU), though the immediate precusors to the EU were founded later (the ECSC in 1951 and the EEC in 1957).
		The Low Countries, the historical region of de Nederlanden, are the countries (see Country) on low-lying land around the delta of the Rhine, Scheldt, and Meuse (Maas) rivers.
		A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Benelux (2087 words)

	CNN Specials - CNN Correspondents
		The latest survey by the European Commission reveals that the Benelux countries are still the most enthusiastic supporters of the EU, and strong backers of the euro.
		These three countries were the first to eliminate customs barriers through the creation of the Benelux Union and their economies have traditionally been aligned to neighbouring Germany.
		The Benelux governments have linked the fortunes of their nations to the German economy with economic policy focused on shadowing the Deutschmark.
	edition.cnn.com /SPECIALS/2000/eurounion/story/correspondents/kelly.html (570 words)

	BENELUX CONVENTION CONCERNING HUNTING AND THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS
		Summary of the "Benelux Convention Concerning Hunting and the Protection of Birds" is available from the UNEP Register of International Treaties and Other Agreements in the Field of the Environment.
		BENELUX CONVENTION CONCERNING HUNTING AND THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS Brussels, 10 June 1970 The Government of the Kingdom of Belgium, the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
		Article 9 In the case of traffic with third countries, the import, export and transit of all live or dead birds, and of their eggs and young, shall be permitted only with prior authorization from the partner countries in which such operations take place.
	sedac.ciesin.org /entri/texts/hunting.protection.of.birds.1970.html (1002 words)

	EUROPEAN UNION - Selected instruments taken from Treaties (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The tariff quota for each heading of the Benelux customs tariff shall be fixed by the governments of the Benelux countries, in agreement with the Commission, for a year at a time subject to quarterly revision, taking into account movements in demand and in trade flows.
		The undertaking by the Benelux countries to operate a tariff quota shall cease to apply as provided in the agreement concluding the negotiations with Great Britain, and at latest at the end of the transitional period.
		As regards the countries entitled to most favoured nation treatment under Article I of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, Member States shall jointly approach the Contracting Parties to the Agreement to arrange that the provisions of that Article shall not be a bar to the application of the provisions of the Treaty.
	europa.eu.int /abc/obj/treaties/en/entr33b.htm (839 words)

	Luxembourg : Getting Around (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		In each country there are many lower-cost options, including cheaper weekend and day returns, reductions for multiple journeys, and reductions for more than one passenger (not all options are available in each country).
		The Benelux countries have a high density of population in relation to their size, so roads are busy.
		The Benelux cities are so close together that air travel is really not worth the added expense unless time is a vital factor (and even then it might still be quicker going by train).
	www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=107&catID=0107020156 (1234 words)

	Middle East Open Encyclopedia: Benelux (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Benelux is an economic union in Western Europe comprising three neighbouring monarchies, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
		Its founding contributed to the founding of the European Union (EU), though the immediate precursors to the EU were founded later (the ECSC in 1951 and the EEC in 1957).
		The three countries were also founding members of these organizations, together with West Germany, France, and Italy.
	www.baghdadmuseum.org /ref/index.php?title=Benelux (289 words)

	Peter Crombecq's Benelux-beerguide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		beers and their taste, on beer styles, on all breweries in the Benelux, on beerpubs and beershops specialized in selling and serving the regional, traditional styles of beer and on beer clubs.
		An overview of the Evolutions in the World of Beer over the past decade in the Benelux is included.
		Bierjaarboek 1995-1996 and Bijzondere Bieren van de Benelux by beer writer Peter Crombecq and may be used for publication if the source is quoted.
	www.dma.be /p/bier/beer.htm (148 words)

	Luxembourg Presidency - Statement by the Governments of the Benelux countries on the Stability and Growth Pact
		The Governments of the Benelux countries welcome the agreement on the Stability and Growth Pact.
		The Benelux Governments specifically welcome that the Commission's responsibility as guardian of the Pact has been confirmed and strengthened in the direction of early policy advice and assessment of Member States' budgetary policies.
		The Benelux Governments underline that implementation of the new rules is key to the success of the Pact.
	www.eu2005.lu /en/actualites/documents_travail/2005/03/22benelux (520 words)

	Welcome to Ambassador Tours (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The Benelux countries, The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, form the heartland of the European Communities.
		The special position of the Benelux countries is due not only to their natural characteristics.
		The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg lying on the German side of the dividing line between the Romance and the Germanic populations is one of the smallest nations in Europe.
	www.ambassador-tours.com /benelux.htm (275 words)

	A Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union --B--
		It was designed to frighten the East European countries, which already had Soviet troops stationed in their territory, into passive acquiescence in Moscow's hegemony, as well as warning NATO and the EC not to meddle in the Soviet sphere of influence.
		Known also as the British abatement, the UK's annual rebate from the EC was achieved by Margaret Thatcher after a long struggle in which she demonstrated that the UK was making a disproportionate contribution to the Community budget as a result of the workings of the Common Agricultural Policy.
		Signed in 1948 by the UK, France and the Benelux countries, the Treaty of Brussels was the precursor to the WEU (Western European Union) and NATO.
	www.euro-know.org /dictionary/b.html (3876 words)

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		As the capital of the country, Brussels is a bilingual region.
		This country is an active partner of the ILO in the technical cooperation.
		The country is sponsoring several projects in Central and Eastern Europe, including in the areas of vocational training, the promotion of social dialogue and migration.
	www.ilo.org /public/english/region/eurpro/brussels/partners/governments.htm (574 words)

	Anticounterfeiting Article \| International Trademark Association (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		At least two factors contribute to this trend: the infrastructure and the central location of the Benelux within the EU and the approach that law enforcement authorities have taken in the past towards counterfeiting matters.
		The Benelux is often called “the heart of Europe.” Antwerp and Rotterdam are by far the two largest seaports in the EU, the airlines KLM and CARGOLUX have large freight capacities and several courier services have their European headquarters in the Benelux (e.g., DHL in Brussels and TNT in Liege).
		Although border measures in the Benelux are subject to Community Regulation 3295/94, the rules and practices for the enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPRs) through border measures differ substantially.
	www.inta.org /articles/anticounterfeitinginbenelux.html (1409 words)

	Meeting of the Benelux ministers for Foreign Affairs Michel, Polfer and Bot
		Where the European Union is concerned, the Benelux countries decided both to support the proposal to set up a working group of independent experts to evaluate the Lisbon Process at its half-way stage and to work together intensively to follow up the Spring Summit.
		Thus the Benelux countries are convinced that an efficient, operational Commission is the best way of responding to the demand made by the 'big three' to create a so-called 'super commissioner' for economic affairs.
		The Benelux countries believe they can help to strengthen the CFSP, the High Representative and the future European Foreign Minister and thereby enable the European Union to establish itself as an effective actor that cannot be ignored in the international arena.
	www.diplomatie.be /en/press/homedetails.asp?TEXTID=15667 (626 words)

	British Industry - European focus - The Benelux Countries (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Britain and the Benelux countries (The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg) have much in common; to begin with, we share the same commercial mind-set.
		Since the Benelux union was formed in 1948, its joint economy traded happily in the US dollar as well as the deutschmark.
		The Benelux concept itself was conceived in 1944 by leaders in exile during World War Two, as a solution for successful co-existence between the feuding economic powers of France and Germany.
	themanufacturer.com /britishindustry/content_page.html?article_id=113 (1332 words)

	Small countries strengthen dialogue: Newsletter 2, 99 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The Nordic and Benelux countries concluded on Monday, April 19 their first-ever -joint conference for parliamentarians and governments.
		A key issue addressed during the conference was the need to establish more effective regional cooperation among European countries, as well as non-European countries.
		The conference confirmed the value of maintaining and developing contacts between the Nordic and the Benelux countries.
	www.norden.org /top/9902/f.htm (306 words)

	Geografische beschermingsomvang (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Since 1975, however, the three Benelux countries have been the exception to this rule.
		Only countries, which are party to the Paris Convention, can become party to the The Hague Agreement.
		A Benelux basic registration is not necessary, as one application is enough to obtain protection for all or some of the signatory countries, including the three Benelux countries.
	www.bbtm-bbdm.org /gb/pages/regelgevinggeo.html (473 words)

	AgExporter: Benelux countries make things happen for U.S. agricultural exporters
		With a rich history of international trade and shipping, the Dutch continue to capitalize on their country's strategic location at the junction of the Meuse, Rhine and Scheidt rivers.
		The other two Benelux countries, Belgium and Luxembourg, together imported $385 million in agricultural products ($497 million if forest products are included).
		Following is a closer look at U.S. export opportunities in the Benelux countries.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3723/is_n5_v4/ai_12281319 (1380 words)

	Document relatifs aux relations extérieures du Canada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The Benelux countries have informed the USA of certain common quotas which they are introducing as of January this year.
		The Benelux note stated that these new arrangements would in general give fuller access to the markets of the three countries.
		Finally, he questioned whether the common quota system for the Benelux countries was consistent with Article XXIV of the GATT.
	www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca /department/history/dcer/details-fr.asp?intRefid=4983 (212 words)

	Travel in Belgium, Holland and Luxemburg with a rail pass from Rail Europe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Each of the Benelux countries are captivating -- the canals and carillons in Belgium, the land of tulips and windmills in Holland (Netherlands) and the historical sites in Luxembourg.
		If you'd like to travel through Benelux plus 14 other countries, be sure to check our Eurailpass.
		Benelux is also an Associate Country of our Eurail Selectpass.
	www.raileurope.com /us/rail/passes/benelux_youth_tourrail_pass.htm (199 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Press lines Benelux summit 2 October 2003 The prime ministers of the Benelux countries had an extensive exchange of views on the Intergovernmental Conference that will commence in two days in Rome.
		During the Convention the Benelux countries have made joint proposals on institutional matters.
		These proposals were based on the conviction that those institutions that guard the general interest of the Union have to be strengthened.
	www.gouvernement.lu /salle_presse/actualite/2003/10/02benelux/comEN.doc (362 words)

	GERMAN IMPORT DUTIES ON STARCH AND POTATO FLOUR (W.9/178 - 3S/77)
		1.The Panel on Complaints examined with the delegations of the German Federal Republic and of the Benelux countries the complaint of the Benelux countries regarding the failure by Germany to bring down to the level of the Benelux rates the German duties on cereal starch and potato flour as well as on some derivatives.
		In accordance with the terms of the letter of 31 March 1951, negotiations took place in March 1953; no agreement was reached between the delegations concerned and discussions which took place between the industries concerned regarding potato flour were also inconclusive.
		During their negotiations the German delegation and the delegations of the Benelux countries have studied at length the question of a new reduction of customs duty on starch and potato flour included in tariff item No.1108 of the draft German customs tariff and on potato starch derivatives (e.g.
	www.sice.oas.org /dispute/gatt/55starch.asp (837 words)

	AEI - Short Publications
		The punishment will be a deeper integration of Germany, France, and the Benelux countries, leading to the creation of a European "hard core." Poland, after 15 years of huge effort in catching up with Europe, will be left in the margins of integration.
		Contrary to their original pledges, more and more EU countries have been warning they would restrict the free flow of labour from the acceding states.
		If France, Germany, and the Benelux countries want to continue deepening their integration in the spirit of their hitherto actions, Poland will do best to keep its distance.
	www.aei.org /publications/pubID.21393,filter.all/pub_detail.asp (1022 words)

	Benelux
		Customs union of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, an agreement for which was signed in London by the three governments in exile in 1944, and ratified in 1947.
		It came into force in 1948 and was further extended and strengthened by the Benelux Economic Union Treaty in 1958.
		The three Benelux countries were founder-members of the European Economic Community (now the European Union), for which the Benelux union was an important stimulus.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0017769.html (146 words)

	Other Eastern European Countries (from storytelling) -- Britannica Student Encyclopedia
		The Low Countries are bordered by Germany to the east and France to the south.
		EU members are sovereign countries that have control over their own basic economic and political affairs, yet they...
		Originally known as hillbilly or mountain music, country music grew from the folk music that was brought to North America by Anglo-Celtic settlers in the 1700s and 1800s.
	www.britannica.com /ebi/article-230238?ct= (857 words)

	Truman Library - Baron Jean-Charles Snoy Oral History Interview
		During the years of the Truman administration, was president of the Benelux Council, 1946-48; and chairman of the Council of the OEEC (Organization for European Economic Cooperation), 1948-50; and of Steering Board for Trade, OEEC, 1952.
		In fact, we had our own experience, as small countries in Benelux where we were able to work together in a very novel way of cooperation.
		In fact, the countries where you had big state intervention to rebuild industries were the states where the counterpart funds of Marshall aid were important and available for such purposes, in the hands of the government.
	www.trumanlibrary.org /oralhist/snoy190.htm (4048 words)

	Benelux Country Passes: Belgium - Luxembourg - Netherlands
		If you are traveling the Benelux countries as well as one or two bordering countries, consider getting the the 3 country Selectpass
		or add one of these Belelux passes to your country BritRail, France, Germany, or Scandinavian passes.
		Rail Tips for the Belelux Countris: Most visits through JUST Belgium, the Netherlands, or Luxembourg don't cover enough miles to justify a local railpass.
	members.aol.com /meleterc/Page512benelux.html (368 words)

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