Brussels, 21/11/2002 (Agence Europe) - Peter Bernert will be taking over from Paul Louis Halley at the EuroCommerce Presidency. This 57 year old Austria businessman will take up his post on 1 July for a three year term. Mr Bernert has already contributed to the activities of a variety of trade federations, notably as a member of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce and Director of EuroCommerce.