Brussels, 19/06/2008 (Agence Europe) - The European Parliament has adopted the report by Finnish Liberal MEP Anneli Jäättenmäki by 576 votes to 8, with 6 abstentions, amending the statute of the European Ombudsman. The new rules give the Ombudsman full access to EU documents during his enquiries. They abolish the requirement that European officials who testify must do so “in accordance with instructions” and they recognise the need for the Ombudsman to cooperate with institutions for...