During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs vote on hedge funds, a report by Jean-Paul GAUZES (EPP, FR), rapporteur.

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GAUZÈS, Jean-Paul (EPP, FR)

Hedge funds: extract of the vote and statement by Jean-Paul GAUZES (EPP, FR), rapporteur

SOUNDBITE (French), Jean-Paul GAUZ&#200;S (EPP, FR), Thanks to the Belgian presidency, This legislation consitutes a significant step forward in the European financial regulation.

Opening of the vote and results on screen: 608 voting, 513 in favor, 92 against and 3 abstentions. Applause from the Chamber.