Strasbourg, 18/12/2002 (Agence Europe) - Following its rapporteur, Portuguese Socialist Elisa Damiao (who was replaced by British Labour member Stephen Hughes), on 17 December, the European Parliament slightly amended at second reading the Council common position on amendments to the directive on the protection of workers exposed to asbestos-related risks. In its common position, the Council had already strengthened worker protection by banning, above all, all activities that expose workers...