Brussels, 29/01/2003 (Agence Europe) - The Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Eurochambres, calls upon European decision-makers to set up a representative consultation system to ensure that participatory democracy becomes a reality in the new Treaty for the European Union. 'Participative democracy is one of the keystones of bringing Europe closer to its citizens", Christoph Leitl, Eurochambres President, said. SMEs have become the driving force behind growth and the...