Brussels, 18/11/2002 (Agence Europe) - The European regions that have legislative powers are calling for special status within the EU. Meeting on 14 and 15 November in Florence, their presidents brought specific and strong claims to the attention of the Convention. European Commissioner Michel Barnier cooled the situation down somewhat by inviting them not to brace themselves against the principle of subsidiarity. The "real battle yet to come" is probably not that battle, but rather the...