Brussels, 20/02/2004 (Agence Europe) - The future of the cohesion policy will be at the centre of the informal meeting of regional policy minister in Portlaoise, Ireland, on Friday 27 February. Just one week after the publication of the European Commission's proposals, in its third report on cohesion, the Member and acceding States will exchange their initial reaction (see also page 3).
The Presidency will try to avoid discussions becoming a battle of figures at this stage. These theme has...