14 Written explanations of Afzal KHAN

I voted in favour of the report, as it highlights the prominent role of amateur and professional sport not only in the European economy but also in improving the personal health, including mental health, and well-being of people, in promoting shared values, citizenship and intercultural dialogue.

I voted in favour of the report as it aims to raise attention to a number of issues surrounding cross-border issues related to adoptions, that have been brought to the attention of Parliament and that require different responses.

I voted in favour of the proposal as following the decision on signature and provisional application of the Protocol of Accession it is necessary to lay down the procedures to guarantee the effective application of the bilateral safeguard clause and for applying the stabilisation mechanism for bananas as foreseen in the Agreement in respect of Ecuador.

. ‒ I supported the report as it seeks to improve monitoring and transparency in the EU external fishing fleet and to ensure its sustainable management in line with the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy reform.

I voted in favour of the proposal, as I believe that the visa liberalisation will contribute to the deepening of people-to-people contacts and will boost the economic and cultural relations between the EU and Georgia by intensifying political dialogue on various issues, including human rights and fundamental freedoms.

I voted in favour of the resolution as it urges all political players to engage in a peaceful and constructive dialogue and calls on the EU to support the implementation of the agreement reached in late December 2016 denying a third term to President Kabila and calling for the election to take place before the end of 2017.

. ‒ I voted in favour of the report as it celebrates the 30th year of the Erasmus programme, highlights barriers that still prevent many Europeans from taking part in the programme and makes recommendations to further enhance it for the period until 2020 and beyond.

I voted in favour of the proposal, as it is important that the agreement’s provisions are implemented in practice and that concrete steps are taken to develop Kosovo’s economy sustainably, particularly on integration into European value chains.

I voted in favour of the proposal to abolish the autonomous quotas for Belarus as symbolic encouragement for further political reform.

I supported the agreement as I fully support measures aimed at preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

I supported the objection to the delegated act as the list sets out identified third-countries in which the legal framework for Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism does not sufficiently address either the criminalisation of money laundering nor of terrorist financing.

I voted in favour of the report, as it emphasises the importance and the potential of a sector which plays a vital role for the smooth functioning of many services and activities in our economy.

. ‒ I voted in favour of the report as it calls for a number of measures which can make a big difference in improving ordinary people’s lives and strengthening social cohesion across Europe.

. ‒ I supported the resolution, as I believe that a properly functioning Customs Union guarantees consumers better access to safe goods and maximises trade opportunities for economic operators.