Brussels, 03/01/2012 (Agence Europe) - Citizens, businesses and non-governmental organisations have, since 1 January 2012, at least 12 weeks in which to comment on plans for new policies and legislation, compared to the eight weeks previously allowed, the European Commission announced on Tuesday 3 January. The Commission considers this extension will “make it easier for them to get involved in EU policy-making at an early stage”. An “alert service”, which sets out initiatives to...