” “To fight the rising phenomenon of overweight young Europeans, "at least three classes of sports a week should be compulsory in schools". The idea comes from the report drawn up by the Hungarian MEP Pál Schmitt, a former Olympic fencing champion. The report will be submitted on Monday 12th November to the European Parliament, which will meet in a plenary session until Thursday 15th. The report asks that "structural funds be allocated to build new sporting facilities". At the same time, "the exploitation of young sports talents should be prevented and young people should be made aware of the dangers of doping". The agenda of the plenary meeting includes, on Tuesday 13th November, a report from the French President Nicolas Sarkozy who, according to a release from the EU Parliament, should speak again of the Lisbon Treaty, the negotiations for the accession of Turkey to the EU, and the appreciation of the Euro on the world markets. "Subjects that, along with energy and immigration, will be probably tackled by the French Presidency of the EU". On Wednesday 14th November, instead, the EU Parliament will hold a discussion on the legislative program and the work of the EU Commission for 2008.” “
