Brussels, 08/01/2004 (Agence Europe) - The EU Council of Ministers adopted, on 7 January, by written procedure, its common position on the proposal of directive relating to the reduction of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) due to the use of organic solvents in certain varnishes and paints and in vehicle bodywork products. The proposal was the subject of an unanimous political agreement (although Greece abstained from voting) during the Environment Council of 27 October 2003. The...