Brussels, 02/03/2004 (Agence Europe) - According to Israel's Ambassador to the EU, Oded Eran, the European Union and Israel are expected to conclude a closer partnership agreement in the context of the EU's strategy toward its "new neighbours". "Both parties are expected to consider the second best option after that of accession", that of partnership, he said expressing a "personal view" at a seminar on the Future of the Middle East at the European Parliament on Tuesday. The results of the...