18/04/2006 (Agence Europe) - On 20 April, the European Parliament internal market and consumer protection committee, chaired by British Labour MEP Arlene McCarthy, is holding a hearing on the working and effectiveness of European public procurement directives. Taking part will be, in particular, Bertrand Carsin for the European Commission, Michael Frühmann for the Austrian Presidency of the Council, Claes-Mikael Jonson for the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and representatives of...