14/11/2002 (Agence Europe) - Without debate on 5 November, the EcoFin Council adopted a common position on the political agreement reached by the Transport Council of 17 June on the draft directive relating to opening up port services to competition. As in June, the Swedish delegation voted against the text, which will be sent to the European Parliament for second reading (co-decision). The draft directive provides for obliging port authorities to put out contract for tender when allocating...