Reasons for stance. In addition to the very useful information it contains on the economic and social evolution of the EU regions, the new European Commission document on cohesion policy (see our bulletin of 31 January, pp. 11/12) is an argument in favour of keeping true Community policy in this area. This, at least, was my impression of the representation given by Michel Barnier last week before the press. Jacques Delors and other personalities with a feeling for Europe have taught us that...