Brussels, 04/04/2001 (Agence Europe) - Commenting on the results of the Stockholm Summit, that it considers to be a "step in the right direction" and "generally positive", the European employers' association (UNICE) nonetheless deplores certain failings. Thus, UNICE regrets the "lack of progress on the Community patent and urges Member States to adopt a more constructive approach to this issue which is of primary importance for giving impetus to innovation and European competitiveness". UNICE, moreover, hopes that the discussions on liberalisation of the energy markets was able to determine bases for rapid progress within the Energy Council on this issue. Finally, it states it is disappointed at seeing the timetable for the liberalisation of rail has been delayed, when it is necessary to increase the efficiency of European transport.