25/09/2003 (Agence Europe) - The rectified index of seasonal adjustments for industrial production (excluding construction) fell by 0.4% in the European Union during the second quarter of 2003 compared to the previous quarter. The same downward trend was reported in the euro zone (-0.8%). Compared to the same period in 2002, the industrial production index fell by 0.7% (EU) and 0.8% (euro zone).