The proposal was presented by the Commission in April 2008 (7984/08) and endorsed by the European Parliament in December 2008, subject to a number of amendments.
Kõnealune ettepanek esitati komisjonile 2008. aasta aprillis (7984/08) ning Euroopa Parlament kiitis selle 2008. aasta detsembris heaks, tingimusel et selles tehakse mitmeid muudatusi.