Brussels, 07/12/2005 (Agence Europe) - On 6 December, the Parliament and Council reached agreement within the framework of a conciliation on a new legislative package (regulation and directive) to make improvements in driving and rest times for professional drivers carrying goods and passengers. This package improves the old legislation, although rapporteur Helmuth MARKOV (GUE/NGL, Germany), who voted against the compromise, expressed reservations. Member States are free to apply stricter...