Brussels, 26/06/2008 (Agence Europe) - Globalisation and the liberalisation of trade mean that the association arrangements linking the EU with 21 overseas countries and territories (OCTs) need a rethink, the European Commission says. It could make way, wholly or in part, for a new partnership when the current association decision (2001/822/EC, amended by decision 2007/249/EC), in force until the end of 2013, expires. However, to be sure of this direction a snapshot of public opinion should...