Brussels, 14/05/2014 (Agence Europe) - For the European elections, the federations representing authors, publishers and bookshops have published a joint manifesto to raise the awareness of political leaders and election candidates as to the challenges facing the book trade in Europe. Books are an important basis for culture in Europe, and a preferred channel for debating ideas, for freedom of expression and for individual development. Books are at the centre of the cultural, educational and...