Brussels, 21/11/2003 (Agence Europe) - The chances of reaching an agreement on VAT reductions during Tuesday's Ecofin meeting are at a minimum. Germany and to a certain extent, the Scandinavian countries are still opposed to the adoption of a list of products and services that can benefit from reduced VAT rates. All of them are for the instant digging in their heels. France is appealing for a reduced VAT rate of 5.5% in the restaurant trade and construction industry; the United Kingdom,...