Brussels, 10/11/2003 (Agence Europe) - Before the presentation on 18 November of the legislative proposals on reform of Mediterranean products (raw tobacco, olive oil and cotton), the Commission organised a seminar on Monday and Tuesday to hear the opinions of those expert in the matter. Commissioner Franz Fischler is aware of the criticism expressed by representatives of the sectors and regions most concerned but will explain that the principle of decoupling and restructuring is "the only...