EP Rules of Procedure, Rules 148a (new) and 156(1): electronic signatures

The Committee on Constitutional Affairs adopted the report by György SCHÖPFLIN (EPP, HU) on amendment of Parliament's Rules of Procedure so as to allow for the possibility of electronic signatures.

Members proposed to introduce a new Rule 148a on the electronic handling of documents: Parliament documents may be prepared, signed and distributed in electronic form. The Bureau should decide on the technical specifications and on the presentation of the electronic form.