Strasbourg, 14/12/2005 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday, the European Parliament approved at first reading (by 387 votes to 204 and 30 abstentions) the proposal for a directive on telecommunications data retention in the fight against terrorism and organised crime. The text was adopted in co-decision with the Council and in terms comparable to the compromise found early December at Member State level, thus making rapid entry into force possible (EUROPE 9081). Compromise amendments proposed by...