Brussels, 25/09/2002 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday, the European Commission adopted its proposal to extend the special VAT system to high labour intensive services. This deadline will enable a complete revision to be prepared for reduced VAT rates applied in this kind of service, cultural product or by specific dispensation to one or a number of Member States. France's request to obtain reduced VAT in hotel and catering will be examined in this context. Implemented in 2000 for an...