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Reports on objections by Spain to plans that would set up a network of protected nature reserves across the European Community. Delay introduction of the Community's LIFE program; What the directive would do; What Spain wants.

Examines the proposals to be put forth later this month by Italian Environment Minister Giorgio Ruffolo and European Community Environment Commissioner Carlo Ripa di Meana at an informal meeting of the EC, the topic of which will be economic incentives for environmental protection. Likely support and dissent.

Reports that the European Commission's (EC) directive on packaging and packaging waste will become compulsory throughout the European Union (EU) on July 1, 1996. Approval of EC's directive by the European Parliament and Council of Ministers; List of the dangerous substances and preparations; Law and legislation concerning the incineration of wastes.

Reports on Belgium's opposition to the European Parliament's proposed amendments to the Environmental Council's packaging directive. Comments from Belgian environment minister Jacques Santkin; Common positions on the waste dumping program; Early elimination of ozone depleting substances; Other provisions introduced into the common position.