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I voted in favour of this resolution because it pays homage to the victims of the December 1989 revolution, who sacrificed their lives for the cause of ending the totalitarian dictatorship in Romania, and to their families.

2016/11/22

The ‘China cables’ investigation has unveiled the repressive regime that Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic minorities are facing at the hands of the Chinese Government. I voted in favour of this resolution, because it strongly condemns the sending of hundreds of thousands of Uyghurs and ethnic Kazakhs to political re-education camps, and it demands EU—targeted sanctions against those Chinese officials responsible for implementing this revolting policy of mass detention.

2016/11/22

I supported this resolution, because it calls for an immediate end to the repression of freedoms by governmental forces and paramilitaries in Nicaragua. As there has been no progress in resuming a national dialogue, we are calling on the Council to start filling the list of targeted sanctions for those who have committed human rights abuses.

2016/11/22

I supported this resolution, which strongly condemns the disproportionate use of force by Iranian authorities against non-violent protesters who were merely exercising their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.

2016/11/22

I supported the report as this measure will ensure continuity and financial certainty for our food producers until the new CAP comes into effect.

2016/11/22

I voted in favour of the agreement as its objective is to enable the European Union and the Republic of The Gambia to work more closely together to promote a sustainable fisheries policy and a responsible exploitation of fisheries resources in Gambian waters.

2016/11/22

I supported the objection as protection of human health & environment is one of the Labour Party’s top priorities. It is unacceptable that potentially toxic substances are granted technical extensions to stay on the EU market.

2016/11/22

I supported this report as it is a simple procedure to close accounts for the EASO for the financial year 2017.

2016/11/22

I supported this report because it sends a strong message to the Council for an ambitious global tax reform. It is time to modernise our tax rules to ensure that big companies pay their fair share of taxes where the value is created and where the economic activity is taking place.

2016/11/22

The developments in Malta in recent years, including the shocking assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, have led to serious and persistent threats to the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights.I voted in favour of this resolution because there is an urgent need for a comprehensive and permanent EU mechanism to uphold the rule of law in Malta and across the EU.

2016/11/22

I supported this resolution as pollinators are in decline and an urgent action is needed to protect and restore populations of honeybees, solitary bees, butterflies, ladybirds and other pollinators.

2016/11/22

I supported the report as Jordan is an important strategic ally in the region and therefore it is important to assist it through micro-financial assistance (MFA) commitments. However, this should come with a strong Memorandum of Understanding, to ensure that EU money is used in the most efficient and accountable way possible.

2016/11/22

. ‒ I supported the agreement as it aims to improve and simplify the automated exchange of information and intelligence between law enforcement authorities of the Member States and Switzerland in order to stimulate international police cooperation.

2016/11/22

. ‒ I supported the agreement as it aims to improve and simplify the automated exchange of information and intelligence between law enforcement authorities of the Member States and Liechtenstein in order to stimulate international police cooperation.

2016/11/22

. ‒ I supported this Protocol as it is only a technical adjustment which will enable Switzerland to access the Eurodac database for law enforcement purposes.

2016/11/22

I supported this report because Solomon Islands will be able to maintain full duty-free-quota-free access to the EU market, through the accession to the Interim Partnership Agreement. The EU is one of the main trade partners for the Pacific region, and it intends to continue supporting the development of Solomon Islands and the regional integration between Pacific states.

2016/11/22

I voted in favour of this report because it aims to solve the problem of e-commerce VAT fraud by strengthening the cooperation between tax authorities and payment service providers.

2016/11/22

I voted in favour of this report because it puts forward proposals to improve the VAT collection system, by laying down rules for the Member States to collect in a harmonised way the records made electronically available by payment service providers. It aims at fighting VAT fraud, especially in e-commerce.

2016/11/22

I voted in favour of this technical report which incorporates the provisions to implement the REX system into Annex VI of the Overseas Association Decision.

2016/11/22

I welcome this agreement with the US as a solution to a longstanding trade dispute. It will protect the interests of EU stakeholders against the threat of increased duties on certain EU products without increasing the overall volume of beef coming into the EU nor affecting the quality and traceability of products on the EU market.

2016/11/22

I welcome this agreement with the US as a solution to a longstanding trade dispute. It will protect the interests of EU stakeholders against the threat of increased duties on certain EU products without increasing the overall volume of beef coming into the EU nor affecting the quality and traceability of products on the EU market.

2016/11/22

I voted in favour of this resolution calling for the elections in Bolivia to be democratic, inclusive, transparent and fair. They should take place in the presence of credible and transparent international observers, who can operate freely and share their independent observation.

2016/11/22

I very much welcome this resolution declaring climate emergency. It represents a powerful sign to the European and world leaders before the upcoming COP25 to push them to urgently take concrete actions needed in order to fight and contain this threat before it is too late.

2016/11/22

. ‒ I voted in favour of this resolution expressing solidarity with the Lithuanian prosecutors, investigators and judges indicted by the Russian Federation and condemning the violations of fundamental principles and norms of international law committed by the Russian authorities.

2016/11/22

I supported the resolution as it calls on the EU to respond to new US tariffs in a coordinated and unified way.

2016/11/22

I supported the resolution calling on the Commission to continue its engagement with all of the WTO members in order to unblock the appointments procedure as a matter of priority.

2016/11/22

I strongly supports revitalising and reinforcing the EU’s relations with ACP countries to maintain our strong partnership. The EU and ACP are collectively a strong global voice to tackle our shared challenges, and the new Partnership Agreement must reflect this.

2016/11/22

. ‒ I supported the report as it intends to provide financial support in order to deal with the damages produced by heavy rains and storms in Crete between 23 and 26 February 2019.

2016/11/22

I supported this proposal aimed at addressing the ongoing challenges of migration, refugee inflows and security threats.

2016/11/22

I supported the report in order to ensure the timely availability of sufficient budgetary resources in the general budget of the Union for 2020.

2016/11/22

I supported the proposal as it places a new emphasis on action against climate change and contains measures that will benefit students and young people seeking employment. It continues support for budget headings including Horizon Research programmes which strongly benefit institutions in the UK.

2016/11/22

. ‒ I supported the agreement as it closes a loophole that was exploited by Ukrainian poultry meat producers.

2016/11/22

. ‒ I supported this proposal as its objective is to align the VAT treatment of defence efforts in the EU and NATO frameworks as far as is feasible. There is a need to reduce administrative burden and thus delays and costs in military mobility, and providing Member States with an incentive to cooperate.

2016/11/22

Together with my Labour colleagues, I supported this resolution, which recalls the EU’s commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of every child everywhere, especially the most vulnerable, leaving no one behind, and calls for a new comprehensive strategy to better implement children’s rights.

2016/11/22

I voted in favour of lifting the parliamentary immunity for Mr Fernandes, in line with my Group’s position.

2016/11/22

I supported the report as it aims to achieve better VAT collection from online sales by simplifying the rules around VAT and also by ensuring online marketplaces are part of the fight against tax fraud.

2016/11/22

. ‒ I voted in favour of this proposal as I believe that the protection and support of workers made redundant as a result of shifting global trade patterns should be a high priority.

2016/11/22

I supported this objection as herbicide—resistant GMOs should not be authorised. They encourage an increase in the use of these herbicides whose health and environmental implications have not been taken into account.

2016/11/22

I supported this objection as herbicide resistant GMOs should not be authorised, as they encourage an increase in the use of these herbicides whose health and environmental implications have not been taken into account.

2016/11/22

. ‒ I supported this objection as herbicide resistant GMOs should not be authorised, as they encourage an increase in the use of these herbicides whose health and environmental implications have not been taken into account.

2016/11/22

I supported this objection, as herbicide—resistant GMOs should not be authorised given that they encourage an increase in the use of these herbicides, whose health and environmental implications have not been taken into account.

2016/11/22

I voted for this resolution and am pleased that the parliament has taken a firm stand condemning the criminalisation of sexual education in Poland, slamming the proposals which will have a chilling effect and could see teachers, healthcare providers and even parents and guardians jailed for three years.

2016/11/22

I voted for this report as its aim is to mitigate the economic impact of no-deal Brexit and to show solidarity with the most affected Member States.

2016/11/22

I voted in favour of this objection because when suitable alternatives are available authorisations should not be granted. Protection of human health and the environment is one of the European Parliamentary Labour Party’s top priorities.

2016/11/22

I voted for this resolution because it is time for the Council to break the deadlock and move forward with the public CBCR Directive, which would enhance transparency and public scrutiny on corporate income tax and promote corporate responsibility.

2016/11/22

I supported this resolution which firmly condemns the Turkish military intervention against Kurdish-led forces in northeast Syria. It also calls for strong measures to be taken, including an EU—wide arms embargo to Turkey and a set of targeted sanctions, to react to Turkey’s aggressive military offensive.

2016/11/22

I voted in favour of the report as I support opening EU accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia and share my disappointment over the lack of agreement over this issue among EU countries. This decision is not about EU membership: the start of accession negotiations is based on an assessment made on clear benchmarks and clear deliverables.

2016/11/22

Considering the serious irregularities found in EASO in 2017 by OLAF and the Court of Auditors, I supported my Group’s position to abstain on the discharge decision and to vote in favour of the resolution which acknowledges the positive developments under the new EASO management.

2016/11/22

I supported the refusal of the Council discharge, in line with previous Parliament’s positions. We acknowledge a slight progress, but the Council is still far from meeting Parliament’s expectations.

2016/11/22

I voted to reject the Commission’s draft proposal because it was not adequate. The Commission must take into due consideration in its regulation for plant protection products the risks of chronic toxicity to bees and the effects on other pollinators.

2016/11/22

I voted in favour of this report, as no-deal Brexit would have an impact on growth, jobs and trade patterns not only in the UK but also in the whole of the EU. It is therefore important to support EU workers who might be affected by the economic impact of Brexit.

2016/11/22

. ‒ I voted in favour of this report that serves as part of the EU’s contingency planning to mitigate the worst effects of a damaging no-deal Brexit. This is a fast-tracked reciprocal measure whereby, if the UK were to leave without a deal but allowed fishing access rights in UK waters to European fishers, this report would allow British fishers to fish in European waters too.

2016/11/22

. ‒ I voted in favour of the report, as this is a preparatory measure in case of no-deal Brexit to allow payments to continue uninterrupted until the end of 2019 maintaining the eligibility to benefit from EU financing for the UK persons and entities.

2016/11/22

. ‒ I voted in favour of these reports as they extend the validity of the regulations on road freight transport and air services. These measures ensure basic connectivity against the uncertainty of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.

2016/11/22

. ‒ I supported the request for urgent procedure for extending the period of application for basic road freight and air connectivity, with regard to the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.

2016/11/22

I voted in favour of concluding the Agreement on Cooperation between Eurojust and Serbia, in order to better tackle organised crime and terrorism in the Western Balkans.

2016/11/22

I voted in favour of the European Parliament’s report in order to bring more transparency to the budgetary process.

2016/11/22

I voted to reject the proposed adjustments to the Flexibility Instrument, in order to be consistent with the Parliament’s draft amending budget.

2016/11/22

I voted in favour of this objection as potentially toxic substances should not be granted technical extensions to stay on the EU market. Protection of human health and the environment is one of the European Parliamentary Labour Party’s top priorities.

2016/11/22

I voted in favour of this objection as potentially toxic substances should not be granted technical extensions to stay on the EU market. Protection of human health and the environment is one of the European Parliamentary Labour Party’s top priorities.

2016/11/22

I voted in favour of this objection as I believe that herbicide-resistant GMOs should not be authorised, because they encourage an increase in the use of these herbicides whose health and environmental implications have not been taken into account.

2016/11/22

I voted in favour of this objection as I believe that herbicide-resistant GMOs should not be authorised, because they encourage an increase in the use of these herbicides whose health and environmental implications have not been taken into account.

2016/11/22

I voted in favour of the objection as I believe that herbicide-resistant GMOs should not be authorised, because this could lead to unacceptable risks to food safety and human health.

2016/11/22

I voted for this report for an urgent reform of our electoral laws, to defend our elections against foreign interference and manipulation, and to win the fight against offline and online disinformation. Such threats need to be tackled at both global and national level.

2016/11/22

The Parliament has been ready to negotiate the next Multiannual Financial Framework since November 2018, when it adopted its position. I voted in favour of the resolution which once again calls on the Council to agree on its position so that deal can be reached in a timely manner.

2016/11/22

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