Brussels, 06/02/2008 (Agence Europe) - The “defence” package presented by the European Commission on 5 December last year (EUROPE 9558) has just started what may become something of an obstacle race at the Council. During a meeting of the “Competitiveness and Growth” group, which was held on 25 January, the representatives of the Member States held an initial exchange of views on the three elements which make up this package: the directive organising public defence procurement, the...