03/02/2006 (Agence Europe) - On 2 February, the Council adopted, by written procedure, following the agreement with the EP in the conciliation committee on the legislative package to improve working conditions for professional drivers, a regulation establishing driving times, breaks and rest periods for professional drivers, and a directive on checks and sanctions in the event of non-observance of the rules (see EUROPE 9123). Both legislative acts were adopted by qualified majority, the...