Brussels, 14/07/2003 (Agence Europe) - In accordance with the third phase of infringement proceedings, the European Commission decided on Monday to take action against Austria, Belgium, Greece and Italy at the Court of Justice for their "apparent" failure to implement the 1999 Directive setting out the minimum standards for the protection of laying hens. All member States were obliged to implement the Directive in national law by 1 January 2002 and notify the Commission of the measures...