Brussels, 08/03/2000 (Agence Europe) - The Council ruled on its "common position" on the Parliament and Council regulation that is the framework for co-operation and development of the EU with South Africa during the next five years. The aim is to continue the European programme for the reconstruction and development of South Africa (EPRD) that expired at the end of 1999. The Council's common position foresees the granting of a financial purse of EUR 787.5 million for the 2000-2006 period...