Brussels, 11/12/2014 (Agence Europe) - The Council has not managed to obtain an agreement on a quota of 40% women on the boards of directors of major European companies, as sought by the Italian Presidency. During the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumers Affairs Council on Thursday 11 December, the Presidency had to give up on its wish to amend the Council lines on this draft directive, despite the flexibility proposed in its compromise. Germany was particularly keen to emphasise...