Brussels, 30/01/2004 (Agence Europe) - In a contribution to the Figaro of 29 January, the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Bernard Bot (who has been EU Permanent Representative) stated that the formation of "pioneer groups” in Europe "are disadvantageous for the spirit of compromise", and "sow discord and confusion" ("does a leading group take account of latecomers?", he asked). He believes that the EU can be "compared to a diamond with many facets", and the Member States must not be...