Brussels, 07/07/2000 (Agence Europe) - Austrian Foreign Minister Benita Ferrero-Waldner informed European Commission President Romano Prodi of the fact that it is not the government in Vienna which decided to organise a referendum on the "sanctions" imposed by the Fourteen against Austria. It was an initiative on the part of the political parties which make up the majority and the decision must be taken by the parliament, Ms Ferrero-Waldner writes to Mr Prodi.
In the meantime, President of...