27/08/2004 (Agence Europe) - At the annual conference of French ambassadors, French foreign minister Michel Barnier (former European Commissioner) announced the unveiling of a detailed action plan in the autumn to consolidate and expand France's influence around Europe. He reaffirmed the role of France and Germany as a motor force in Europe, noting that France must also work closely with other countries, like the UK, Italy and Spain, and new EU Member States. He said France was not strong...