In 2001, the European Parliament and the Council adopted rules on public access to documents of the Parliament, Council and Commission.
Sa bhliain 2001, ghlac Parlaimint na hEorpa agus an Chomhairle rialacha maidir le rochtain do dhaoine den phobal ar dhoiciméid de chuid na Parlaiminte, na Comhairle agus an Choimisiúin.