Brussels, 18/07/2002 (Agence Europe) - At the request of Commission President, Romano Prodi, the European Economic and Social Committee have drawn up an exploratory opinion by rapporteur Hernandez Bataller on "the general interest services" (Diverse Activities Group Spain). During their plenary session this exploratory opinion received 58 in favour, 11 against, with one abstention). The committee is asking the Commission to present a draft framework directive that: consolidates the...