Brussels, 23/02/2012 (Agence Europe) - On 21 February, the EU Council adopted its position at first reading on a draft regulation updating the EU's list of dual-use goods and technologies - goods and technologies that can be used for both civilian and military purposes - exports and transit of which are subject to strict control. The Council aims to align its list on international rules.
Adoption comes further to a political agreement in the Council on 5 December 2011. The first reading...