Brussels, 18/07/2002 (Agence Europe) - The public debate on the mid-term review of CAP at Monday 15 July's Agriculture Council provided an opportunity for Commissioner Franz Fischler to assess the balance of forces before unveiling legislative proposals in October (see Europe of 17 July, p.7-9 and 15/16 July, p.7). A summary of countries' positions during the debate (obviously these may change as the negotiations progress) concerning the new strategy for direct aid recommended by the...