Brussels, 09/12/2002 (Agence Europe) - Presenting the work of the defence working group he chairs, Commissioner Michel Barnier mentioned parts of the group's conclusions that will be discussed in detail on 20 December at the working group's final meeting, namely the importance of planning and command in the framework of crisis management; adapting the institutional framework; responding to new threats (he pointed out that some members proposed introducing a collective defence clause in the...