23/06/2003 (Agence Europe) - In response to the conclusions of the Thessaloniki Summit, a European Commission spokesperson said on Monday that the Commission would present during July a legislative proposal aimed at creating a common database setting out the visas and other residence permits granted in the EU Member States. He specified that this base, to the development of which some EUR 140 million will be earmarked, should be operational in 2004. It will contribute to the fight against...