Brussels, 10/08/2004 (Agence Europe) - Due to the deteriorating human rights situation in Cote d'Ivoire, delays in implementing the Marcoussis agreement as it applies to preparations for elections and obstacles put in the way of an EU-financed audit in the cocoa sector, the European Commission has decided to propose opening consultations with Ivory Coast in accordance with Article 96 of the Cotonou Agreement. The aim of the consultations is to re-establish the full respect of the principles...