Brussels, 29/06/2000 (Agence Europe) - In accordance with the rule of twice-yearly rotation, on 1 July, France will be taking on the Presidency of the Council of the European Union and its dependent bodies for the next six months. Two European Councils are scheduled during these six months: the first in Biarritz on 13 and 14 October and the Council bringing the Presidency to a close, in Nice from 7 to 9 December. The half-year is also rich in meetings with third countries, as follows: - an...