Brussels, 13/01/2003 (Agence Europe) - According to a declaration by the French Minister for the Economy, Francis Mer, on Europe 1 on Sunday, the dossier calling for a reduced VAT rate of 5.5% to be applied to the catering sector was to be forwarded by Paris to the European Commission on 13 January. In order to apply this rate, already in force for fast food, France needs the endorsement of its European partners. "We need unanimity from our colleagues. It will not be applicable in 2003, but...