Brussels, 09/04/2001 (Agence Europe) - On Friday, the European Commission sent a motivated opinion to Austria because it did not apply the necessary national legislative provisions to implement Directive 86/278/EEC on the protection of the environment, and notably the soil, during the use of sewage sludge in farming. Commenting on this decision, Margot Wallström, Commissioner for the environment stated: "The quality of our food depends on the high standards in agriculture. I urge Austria to...