Brussels, 21/02/2002 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday, the European Commission approved the rural development programme "Leadr +" for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (eastern Germany) with a total envelope of 42.68 million euro (2001/2006 period). The Community will contribute to the tune of 22.1 million euro of the total budget, whereas the private sector will provide 13.2 million euro in funds. This programme has as goal to develop rural areas and improve competitiveness at ecological,...