Brussels, 25/09/2001 (Agence Europe) - The latest report on the breakdown of the EU's operating expenses by Member State, endorsed by the European Commission on Tuesday, shows that France was the biggest beneficiary of the Community budget in 2000 (16.7% of total spending) and has therefore taken the place traditionally held by Spain. Italy comes ahead of Germany in the list, being the third biggest beneficiary, while the United Kingdom remains in fifth position. The position of the other...