Diana Wallis, who is the Liberal group's Spokesperson on the committee, said in Brussels, "This is an important milestone in legislative terms. We are breaking new ground, laying out a coherent legal order for the EU for non-contractual claims. In this instance, there has never previously been an international convention. So with its new found co-decision powers in this area, the European Parliament has an amazing and exciting role to play."
"After the additional time given by the election of a new parliament, I am presenting a new report, which builds on the discussion and consultation done in the last parliament."
ends.
Commission proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on the Law Applicable to Non-Contractual Obligations ("Rome II").
COM (2003) 427 final. The Co-decision procedure gives the European Parliament equal legislative power with the Council of Ministers. There will be two readings in Committee and plenary session, followed - if necessary - by Conciliation between the two Houses, before the Regulation can become law.
