Brussels, 23/03/2011 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 23 March, the European Parliament (EP), meeting in plenary session in Brussels, delivered a favourable opinion on the limited amendment of the Lisbon Treaty proposed by the European Council so that a permanent European Stability Mechanism (ESM) can be set up. Creation of the ESM, which will replace the current European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) from mid-2013, will be formally approved by the European Council on Thursday 24 March....