Brussels, 18/07/2000 (Agence Europe) - The "open debate" by which Monday's EcoFin Council began (see yesterday's EUROPE, pp.7/8) was on the priorities of the French Presidency and, in particular, two specific topics: the Euro as in practice and funding innovation. In a brief introductory address, the session's Chairman, Mr. Fabius, having praised the "remarkable work of the previous, Portuguese, Presidency", mentioned three thrusts of the Presidency's programme: a) provide the EU with the...