Brussels, 09/04/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday 8 April, the European Parliament legal affairs committee approved in a second reading, the draft directive promoting mediation in civil and commercial cross-border disputes. No amendments were made to the Council's common position. The EP and Council came to an agreement on the proposal, which should provide a cost-efficient and quick extra-judicial resolution of disputes. If the plenary confirms the approval of the report by Arlene McCarthy...