Brussels, 23/04/2008 (Agence Europe) - In a second reading (codecision procedure) on Wednesday 23 April in Strasbourg, the European Parliament gave its approval to the directive on certain aspects of civil and commercial legislation. This directive aims to facilitate access to amicable settlements of cross-border disputes by promoting the use of mediation and ensuring sound relations between mediation and judicial proceedings. By adopting the report of Arlene McCarthy (PES, United Kingdom),...