Brussels, 21/03/2006 (Agence Europe) - A report published by the European Commission on 17 March illustrates a reluctant take-up of electronic signature tools, which is slowing down the growth of trade in goods and services via the internet. However, the Commission says that growing use of electronic ID cards and the use of e-signatures in e-government services, such as on-line income tax returns, are expected to drive demand in the future. The report also confirms that the 1999 Directive on...