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Launch of automated data exchange with regard to vehicle registration data in Ireland (A9-0003/2019 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar)

. ‒ I voted in favour of the Report on the draft Council implementing decision (A9-0003/2019) in order to allow Ireland to receive and produce personal data with the intention to streamline automated consultation of vehicle registration data. The goal of this decision is to expedite cross-border cooperation with the purpose of combating terrorism and cross-border crime. Ireland has met all the necessary provisions outlined by the Council. I believe that through this report, we are increasing Ireland’s and the European Union’s security by creating more safety precautions.
2019/09/17
Draft amending budget No 1/2019: surplus from 2018 (A9-0005/2019 - John Howarth)

. ‒ I voted in favour of the report on the Draft Amending Budget (DAB) 1/2019 (A9-0005/2019). The report once more reasserts the long-lasting position of the European Parliament that it should be possible to reuse any revenue resulting from fines, or revenue related to late payments, without a corresponding decrease in GNI-based contributions.
2019/09/18
Draft amending budget No 2/2019: reinforcement of key programmes for EU competitiveness: Horizon 2020 and Erasmus+ (A9-0004/2019 - John Howarth)

. ‒ I voted in favour of Draft Amending Budget (DAB) 2/2019 (A9-0004/2019) in order to provide an additional EUR 100 million to Horizon 2020 and Eramus+, as agreed by Parliament and the Council in last year’s budgetary conciliation. Horizon 2020 and Eramus+ are two vital programmes that will have a major impact on research into climate issues, furthering our higher education and improving the quality of our vocational training.
2019/09/18
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Romania, Italy and Austria (A9-0002/2019 - Siegfried Mureşan)

I voted in favour of the Mobilisation of the European Solidarity Fund in order to provide relief to recent emergency situations in Romania, Italy, and Austria. In the summer of 2018, severe rains ravaged the North East of Romania, causing significant damage to infrastructure and private households.In the autumn of 2018, intense weather occurrences struck nearly all regions in the North and South of Italy, resulting in the loss of 34 lives and 1 missing person. During the same period, particular regions in southern Austria were affected by the same storm. As a Union, it is our duty to provide assistance and show solidarity to our fellow Member States in a time of crisis. I believe that this Fund will provide the aid that is so desperately needed in Romania, Italy, and Austria.
2019/09/18
Draft amending budget No 3/2019: proposal to mobilise the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Romania, Italy and Austria (A9-0006/2019 - John Howarth)

I have voted in favour of Draft Amending Budget No 3/2019 in order to mobilise the European Solidarity Fund to assist Romania, Italy and Austria. This budget will enable the mitigation of damage caused to infrastructure and private households by severe weather events.
2019/09/18
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund - EGF/2019/000 TA 2019 - Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission (A9-0001/2019 - Bogdan Rzońca)

I voted in favour of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (A9-0001/2019) to support creation of additional assistance for employees that are being negatively impacted from drastic structural changes in the world trade patterns. The goal of this fund is to finance monitoring and gathering of data, as well as to create a knowledge base interface and to advise Member States regarding EGF. This Fund is important for workers as it decreases unemployment and encourages global growth while simultaneously supporting regional jobs for European Union citizens.
2019/09/18
The UK’s withdrawal from the EU (B9-0038/2019, B9-0039/2019)

I voted in favour of resolution B9-0038/2019 as this resolution has been worked on as an agreement of various groups as an acceptable consensus. It takes into consideration the importance of maintaining the principles of the Good Friday Agreement in the island of Ireland, opens the door to a responsible deadline extension for the UK Government and reasserts the position of the European Union to maintain its readiness to let the UK have an orderly Brexit if its Government wishes to act towards one. I join the rest of the members of the EPP Group in upholding this responsible consensus.
2019/09/18
State of implementation of anti-money laundering legislation (B9-0045/2019, B9-0046/2019)

I voted in favour of Resolution B9-0045/2019 because of the need to strengthen AML legislation in the EU. The EU must be more effective in combating money laundering. When institutions fail to perform their duty, it is investigative journalists and whistle-blowers that end up on the front line exposing wrongdoing – often placing themselves in great danger. This must change.
2019/09/19
Distance sales of goods and certain domestic supplies of goods (A9-0019/2019 - Ondřej Kovařík)

I voted in favour of this report, as it ensures an increased efficiency in the charging of the correct VAT values to companies that operate with storage facilities within European Union, even if they are not from a Member State. It also makes it easier for companies to deal with their VAT-related obligations to the European Union.
2019/11/14
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund - EGF/2019/001 BE/Carrefour - Belgium (A9-0021/2019 - José Manuel Fernandes)

. ‒ I voted in favour of this report as it guarantees that European workers, particularly those from vulnerable age groups, are not disproportionately affected by the impacts of globalisation.
2019/11/14
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Genetically modified cotton LLCotton25 (ACS-GHØØ1-3) (B9-0170/2019)

I voted against this resolution because EFSA provided sufficient data on the sub-components in LLCotton25, confirming its safety for consumers.
2019/11/14
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Genetically modified soybean MON 89788 (MON-89788-1) (B9-0169/2019)

I voted against this resolution because EFSA provided sufficient data on the sub-components in soybean MON 89788 confirming its safety for consumers.
2019/11/14
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × NK603 × DAS-40278-9 and sub- combinations MON 89034 × NK603 × DAS-40278-9, 1507 × NK603 × DAS-40278-9 and NK603 × DAS-40278-9 (B9-0171/2019)

. ‒ I voted in favour of this resolution, because for this genetically modified maize, insufficient data provided by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on its sub-components shows it is not ready for consumption.
2019/11/14
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Genetically modified maize Bt11 × MIR162 × MIR604 × 1507 × 5307 × GA21 and genetically modified maize combining two, three, four or five of the single events Bt11, MIR162, MIR604, 1507, 5307 and GA21 (B9-0172/2019)

I voted in favour of this resolution following the same rationale as in the vote on resolution B9-0171/2019.
2019/11/14
EU-Ukraine Agreement amending the trade preferences for poultry meat and poultry meat preparations provided for by the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement (A9-0024/2019 - Enikő Győri)

. ‒ I voted in favour of this report amending the trade preferences between the European Union and Ukraine for poultry meat. This amended agreement will protect the interests of producers in the EU and will safeguard potential unlimited imports of poultry meat. With the full implementation of DCFTA to act as a bilateral safety net for trade in agriculture, this amendment hopes to eliminate the possible risk of unlimited duty-free imports of poultry meat.
2019/11/26
Amending VAT and excise duty rules as regards defence effort within the Union framework (A9-0034/2019 - Paul Tang)

. ‒ I voted in favour of this report as it further clarifies the VAT exemptions for expenditures dedicated to defence efforts under the European Common Security and Defence Policy framework. These VAT exemptions will compensate and favour the efforts of Member States to drive forward a European defence policy that is up-to-date with the challenges to the security of the European Union.
2019/11/26
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Greece (A9-0040/2019 - Eva Kaili)

. ‒ I voted in favour of this report as it mobilises EUR 4 552 517 from the European Solidarity Fund in order to help Greece. This decision responds to a request by Greece to help them combat the aftermath of heavy flooding and landslides in February of this year.
2019/11/27
Mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument to finance immediate budgetary measures to address the on-going challenges of migration, refugee inflows and security threats (A9-0039/2019 - Monika Hohlmeier)

I voted in favour of this report as it confirms the joint decision by this Parliament and the Council to mobilise EUR 778 074 489 in order to answer to the current challenges of immigration and of security threats across the European Union. These funds will help maintain the Union’s humanitarian commitments as well as the protection of its own citizens.
2019/11/27
Mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund to provide for the payment of advances in the general budget of the Union for 2020 (A9-0036/2019 - Monika Hohlmeier)

I voted in favour of this report that approves the decision by the European Parliament and Council to release EUR 50 000 000 in advancement payments of the European Union Solidarity Fund. This will allow the Union to keep its commitments of solidarity and aid among members while also maintaining budgetary discipline.
2019/11/27
Situation in Bolivia (RC-B9-0187/2019, B9-0187/2019, B9-0188/2019, B9-0189/2019, B9-0190/2019, B9-0191/2019, B9-0192/2019)

I voted in favour of this resolution on the Bolivian political crisis as it expresses support for the derogation of the recent decree that empowered security forces to undertake violent actions and for the call for new elections.
2019/11/28
Climate and environmental emergency (RC-B9-0209/2019, B9-0209/2019, B9-0211/2019, B9-0212/2019, B9-0215/2019, B9-0216/2019, B9-0218/2019, B9-0220/2019)

I voted in favour of this resolution declaring a climate and environment emergency and urging the Commission and the Parliament itself to take serious action on environmental threats. The future of Malta and Europe depends on how we implement the actions suggested by this resolution.
2019/11/28
2019 UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) (B9-0174/2019)

I voted in favour of this resolution as it clearly and strongly lays out the stance of the European Parliament in advance of the next UN Climate Change Conference and rightfully reasserts the necessity of having this Parliament well represented in the EU delegation.
2019/11/28
Recent actions by the Russian Federation against Lithuanian judges, prosecutors and investigators involved in investigating the tragic events on 13 January 1991 in Vilnius (RC-B9-0182/2019, B9-0182/2019, B9-0183/2019, B9-0184/2019, B9-0185/2019, B9-0186/2019)

. ‒ I voted in favour of this resolution that condemns the actions of the Russian authorities against Lithuanian justice officials. This resolution defends the independence of the Lithuanian justice system and upholds the principles of the rule of law that are necessary for ensuring democracy in Europe.
2019/11/28
Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (A9-0004/2020 - Guy Verhofstadt)

I voted in favour of this agreement because it provides an orderly manner in which the UK will leave the Union as well as implements a transition period to safeguard EU citizens living in the UK and to negotiate future UK-EU economic relations.
2020/01/29
Common charger for mobile radio equipment (RC-B9-0070/2020, B9-0070/2020, B9-0072/2020, B9-0074/2020, B9-0075/2020, B9-0076/2020, B9-0085/2020)

. ‒ I voted in favour of this resolution because it intends to reduce more than 51 000 tons of waste incurred by the European Union from the use of old chargers. The resolution also allows consumers to not carry different chargers for similar battery-operated devices.
2020/01/30
Gender pay gap (B9-0069/2020, B9-0073/2020, B9-0083/2020, B9-0084/2020)

. ‒ I voted in favour of this resolution because it promotes the economic activity/participation/equality of women, per the EU founding value of equality between men and women. The resolution also aims to continue narrowing the income gap between men and women, therefore combating gender inequality.
2020/01/30
Conclusion of the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (A9-0003/2020 - Geert Bourgeois)

I voted in favour of this recommendation because it allows companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, to take full advantage of global value chains in the region and would promote economic growth. Also, this agreement with Vietnam will serve as an example for the other deals that the EU is negotiating in Southeast Asia.
2020/02/12
EU-Viet Nam Investment Protection Agreement (Resolution) (A9-0014/2020 - Geert Bourgeois)

I voted in favour of this resolution because it assures that investors are provided with protection against discrimination, expropriation without compensation, and treatment contrary to the rule of law.
2020/02/12
Objection pursuant to Rule 111: Union list of projects of common interest (B9-0091/2020)

I voted in opposition to this resolution because, contrary to what the resolution proposes, I do not object to the Commission’s delegated regulation amending (EU) no 347/3013. The Commission’s delegated regulation amending (EU) no 347/3013 is appropriate economically, environmentally, and still holds Europe to the standards of the Paris Climate Agreement.
2020/02/12
Proposed mandate for negotiations for a new partnership with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (B9-0098/2020)

. ‒ I voted in favour of this resolution because it emphasises that, during negotiations with the UK, the EU’s best interest will be of upmost importance. The resolution also clearly states the EU’s determination to establish a relationship that is as close as possible with the UK while emphasising that such a relationship will be different from that enjoyed by the UK as a Member State of the EU.
2020/02/12
European Central Bank - annual report 2018 (A9-0016/2020 - Costas Mavrides)

I voted in favour of this report because it highlights the role of the European Central Bank (ECB) in safeguarding euro stability. The report also reiterates that as an EU institution, the ECB is bound by the Paris Agreement on climate change. It also highlights the desire to continue to deepen the European Monetary Union.
2020/02/12
The illegal trade in companion animals in the EU (B9-0088/2020)

I voted in favour of this resolution because it addresses the illegal trade in companion animals, which currently negatively affects the functioning of the EU internal market through lost taxes and by creating unfair competition.
2020/02/12
Allocation of slots at Community airports: common rules

Aviation market has been under heavy pressure since the beginning and further escalation of travel restrictions first in China and Hong Kong and later in Europe and globally. Therefore, I voted in favour of the amending existing Regulation (ECC) No 95/93 in order to protect the grandfathering rights of air-carriers for the slots that have not been used during the COVID-19 outbreak.
2020/03/26
Specific measures to mobilise investments in the health care systems of the Member States and in other sectors of their economies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak (Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative)

I voted in favour of the Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative to ensure that available cash reserves in the European Structural and Investment Funds are effectively mobilised to combat and mitigate the effects of Covid-19.
2020/03/26
Financial assistance to Member States and countries negotiating their accession to the Union that are seriously affected by a major public health emergency

I voted in favour of the proposed regulation because it extends the scope of the EU Solidarity Fund. It further simplifies the mobilisation of the Fund allowing for expedited process, which is crucial in light of the Covid-19 outbreak.
2020/03/26
Regulation amending the Multiannual financial framework 2014-2020

I voted in favour of amending MFF Regulation in order to remove any limitations in the scope of the Global Margin for Commitments (Article 14), further for the corresponding appropriations (EUR 2 042.4 million) to be used for the actions and measures set out in the ESI package.
2020/04/16
Draft amending budget No 1/2020: Assistance to Greece in response to increased migration pressure - Immediate measures in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak - Support to post-earthquake reconstruction in Albania - Other adjustments

I voted in favour of C9-0101/2020 to provide, in commitment appropriations: EUR 350 million to meet the needs resulting from the increased migration pressure in Greece; EUR 115 million to provide an urgent response to prevent a further deterioration of the COVID-19 outbreak; EUR 100 million to support post-earthquake reconstruction in Albania.
2020/04/17
Draft amending budget No 2/2020: Providing emergency support to Member States and further reinforcement of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism/rescEU to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak

I voted in favour of Draft Amending Budget (DAB) 2/2020 to provide the necessary financing for the ESI package (EUR 3 billion in commitments, EUR 1.53 billion in payments) under heading 3 Security and Citizenship. The bulk of these appropriations (EUR 2.7 billion) will finance actions intended to effectively address the public health—related humanitarian consequences of the outbreak within the Union, while the remaining amount (EUR 300 million) will be used to help Member States to buy some of the equipment that they need.
2020/04/17
Mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument for 2020: migration, refugee inflows and security threats; immediate measures in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak; reinforcement of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (C9-0092/2020)

I voted in favour of C9-0092/2020, as separate decision was required to mobilise the amount of EUR 73.3 million in relation to draft amending budget No 1.
2020/04/17
Mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument for 2020: migration, refugee inflows and security threats; immediate measures in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak; reinforcement of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (C9-0096/2020)

I voted in favour of C9-0096/2020 as the separate decision is technically required to mobilise the amount of EUR 243 million in relation to Draft amending budget No 2.
2020/04/17
Mobilisation of the Contingency Margin in 2020: providing emergency assistance to Member States and further reinforcing the Union Civil Protection Mechanism/rescEU in response to the COVID-19 outbreak

Also linked to DAB 2/2020, I voted in favour of the separate decision to mobilise the Contingency Margin for 2020 for an amount of EUR 714.6 million. The Contingency Margin is a last resort instrument, which is mobilised only after all other special instruments are fully exhausted.
2020/04/17
Specific measures to provide exceptional flexibility for the use of the European Structural and Investments Funds in response to the COVID-19 outbreak

. ‒ I voted in favour of C9-0095/2020 as it provides for the amendment of two Regulations, the Common Provisions Regulation (CPR) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), ensuring additional extraordinary flexibility under cohesion policy and introducing new options which allow for a bigger mobilisation of non-utilised support from the ESI Funds. For example: under the new regulation, 100% EU co-financing rate for cohesion policy programmes for the accounting year 2020-2021 is allowing Members States to benefit from full EU financing for crisis-related measures.
2020/04/17
Introduction of specific measures for addressing the COVID-19 crisis

I voted in favour of C9-0094/2020, as the specific measures aim to protect the most deprived from falling victim to COVID-19 and ensure that the FEAD assistance still reaches them. Further, the possibility to deliver food aid and basic material assistance through vouchers in any form is created, thus improving the possibilities for the final beneficiaries.
2020/04/17
Specific measures to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in the fishery and aquaculture sector

The European fishing and aquaculture sector has been significantly hit by COVID-19 pandemic. The sector is encountering a dramatic and unprecedented socio-economic crisis that is inevitably leading to forced temporary cessation of many fisheries activities in many Member States in particular in certain areas and local communities’ dependent on fisheries. I voted in favour of the C9-0093/2020 in order to provide necessary support for the sector.
2020/04/17
Medical devices (C9-0098/2020)

I voted in favour of C9-0098/2020 as this proposal minimises any disturbance to the supply of essential equipment during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
2020/04/17
EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences

I voted in favour of RC9-0143/2020, as a comprehensive and coordinated response is necessary to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. The existing instruments therefore need to be mobilised in order to safeguard our economy, health and wellbeing.
2020/04/17
Standards of quality and safety for substances of human origin intended for human application (A9-0250/2023 - Nathalie Colin-Oesterlé)

The national protection of embryos is outside the competence of the European Union. I cannot support a file that threatens the rigorous framework in place in Malta and our unqualified sovereignty to decide on such vital ethical issues.
2023/09/12
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