Brussels, 31/03/2010 (Agence Europe) - As announced (EUROPE 101103) the European Commission adopted a proposal Wednesday 31 March, which will allow European citizens, for the first time, to be able to directly suggest new legislation through the European Citizens' Initiative. This innovation is contained in the Lisbon Treaty. An initiative must be backed by at least one million citizens from at least one third of the Member States. Safeguards are envisaged to ensure that all initiatives...