Brussels, 13/10/2011 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday 13 October new European rules for controlling the export of firearms for civilian use, such as those used for sport and hunting, were adopted in Brussels, according to a press release. This text has already been the subject of an official agreement with the Council. According to the text adopted (605 votes in favour, 20 against, with 18 abstentions), EU legislation will be based on the United Nations Protocol on Firearms provisions, which...