10/12/2001 (Agence Europe) - Further to the political agreement reached on 29 October (EUROPE of 31 October, p.10), the EU Council adopted, on Thursday, its common position concerning the decision to establish a Community action programme (2002-2006) for the promotion of non-governmental organisations active in the field of environment protection. With a budget of EUR 32 million, the programme will be open to NGOs of Member States, associated countries, Cyprus, Malta, Turkey and the Balkan...