06/05/2009 (Agence Europe) - With its adoption by 606 votes to 23, with 16 abstentions of the report by Gérard Onesta (Greens, France), the European Parliament amended provisions on petitions in its rules of procedure. The amendments seek inter alia to increase the transparency and the clarity of the rules. They also ensure the confidentiality of those petitioners who ask it. (O.J./transl.rt)