Brussels, 02/03/2004 (Agence Europe) - The working relationship fostered by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) with the European Commission, as well as the EESC's contribution to international relations continues to receive the praise of European Commission leaders. Following president Romano Prodi and more recently vice president Loyola de Palacio, European Commissioner for external relations, Chris Patten congratulated the "precious role played by the committee" as a major...