Brussels, 05/10/2000 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission spokesperson was questioned about how appropriate it would be for the EU to confirm the Euro-Mediterranean ministerial meeting scheduled for 13 and 14 November in Marseilles, given the fact that the Arab countries have already ruled out the possibility of subscribing, on this occasion, to the map on peace and security in the Mediterranean area.
Commissioner Patten's spokesperson noted that: a) several weeks still separate us...