Brussels, 02/08/2001 (Agence Europe) - On the basis of a very critical report by the Court of Auditors on the Community Urban I initiative (1994-1999), the Council adopted rather positive conclusions on 23 July. "The Council considers that (this) initiative had positive effects in European urban areas that benefited from it, enabling them to improve their economic and social situation. It also enabled local authorities to accede to Community funding in the context of a strong partnership....