TRAN Committee - Vote on Mobility package

Lukasz KOHUT during a voting session - EP Plenary

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Nathalie LOISEAU voting in plenary session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg

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MEPs vote on whether to give their consent to the recently signed Strategic Partnership Agreement between the EU and Japan in the Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) in the European Parliament in Brussels. This treaty was signed in parallel to the free trade deal on 17 July and aims to strengthen cooperation in more than 40 areas, such as foreign policy and security issues, climate change and disaster management. The final vote was adopted by 43 votes, with 2 against and 9 abstentions.

EU-Japan Strategic Partnership Agreement: extracts from the vote on the report by Alojz PETERLE (EPP, SI) and illustrative shots

A draft law to set up a protection system for whistleblowers is voted on in the Legal Affairs Committee (JURI) in the European Parliament in Brussels. The proposal lays down common standards for protection at EU level, calls for establishing adequate reporting channels in the public and private sectors and sets safeguards for those persons in danger of facing retaliation. The result of the final vote is: adopted by 22 votes, with non against and one abstention.

Protection of persons reporting on breaches of Union law: extracts from the vote on the report by Virginie ROZIÈRE (S&D, FR)

During the plenary session (12-15/11/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate (14/11) and vote on updated rules on European rail passenger rights. Those include more compensation for travellers in case of delays, better information given to passengers about their rights, better assistance to people with reduced mobility, better access to cyclists and clearer complaints-handling procedures. Statements by Bogusław LIBERADZKI (S&D, PL), Rapporteur, Violeta BULC, Member of the EC in charge of Transport, Renaud MUSELIER (EPP, FR) and Lucy ANDERSON (S&D, UK). Results from the vote: 533 votes in favour, 37 against and 47 abstentions. Illustrative shots on railway transport and passengers.

Rail passengers' rights and obligations: extracts from the vote on the report Bogusław LIBERADZKI (S&D, PL), from the debate (14/11) and illustrative shots

During the plenary session (12-15/11/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate (14/11) and vote on persistent organic pollutants. Statements by Julie GIRLING (EPP, UK), Violeta BULC, Member of the EC in charge of Transport, Linnéa ENGSTRÖM (Greens/EFA, SE) and Eric ANDRIEU (S&D, FR). Illustrative shots of air pollution, women in a park, enjoying a picnic and using single-use plastics, plastic waste items and landfills, farmer working on his field.

Persistent organic pollutants: extracts from the debate (14/11), from the vote and illustrative shots

During the plenary session (12-15/11/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate and vote on empowering competition authorities and ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market. Statements by Andreas SCHWAB (EPP, DE), Rapporteur, Margrethe VESTAGER, Member of the EC in charge of Competition, and Jasenko SELIMOVIC (ALDE, SE).

Empowering competition authorities and ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market: extracts from the debate (13/11) and from the vote

During the plenary session (12-15/11/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs lay down their funding priorities for the EU’s post-2020 long-term budget, including a breakdown of the amounts foreseen for each EU programme. They are likely to push for more funding for youth, research, growth and jobs and tackling climate change. New challenges like migration, defence and security should receive adequate resources. Statement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President. e- Vote results: 676 total voters, 429 in favour, 207against and 40 abstentions. Adopted. llustrative shots of different EU policies needing increase of EU budget: immigration, border control, telecom, etc.

Interim report on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 – Parliament's position with a view to an agreement: extracts from the vote and illustrative shots

During the plenary session (12-15/11/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg MEPs debate (13/11), vote on arms export, and statement by Sabine LÖSING (GUE/NGL, DE), rapporteur. The results are: 427 in favour, 150 against and 97 abstentions. The resolution as a whole is approved.

Arms export: extracts from the debate (13/11) and from the vote on the report by Sabine LÖSING (GUE/NGL, DE)

During the plenary session (12-15/11/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on the rule of law in Romania. During the plenary session (01-04/10/2018), MEPs discussed the latest judicial reforms in Romania and their impact on the separation of powers, in the presence of Viorica DANCILA, Romanian Prime Minister. Final E-vote results: 664 total voters, 473 in favour, 151 against, 40 abstentions. Adopted

The rule of law in Romania: extracts from the vote

The International Trade Committee (INTA) vote to propose that Parliament should give its consent to finalise the trade deal between EU and Japan, in the European Parliament in Brussels. This is the single biggest bilateral trade deal that the EU has ever entered into, covering a third of world GDP. Vote (05/11/2018), statement by Pedro SILVA PEREIRA (S&D,PT), rapporteur and illustrative shots

Economic Partnership Agreement between EU and Japan: extracts from the vote (05/11/2018), statement by Pedro SILVA PEREIRA (S&D,PT), rapporteur and illustrative shots

The International Trade Committee (INTA) vote to propose that Parliament should give its consent to finalise the trade deal between EU and Japan, in the European Parliament in Brussels. This is the single biggest bilateral trade deal that the EU has ever entered into, covering a third of world GDP. Illustrative shots

Economic Partnership Agreement between EU and Japan: extracts from the vote and illustrative shots

Members of the European Parliament’s Budget Committee (BUDG) welcome the draft interim report on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027 and own resources in the European Parliament in Brussels. The draft report highlights the key priorities of the Parliament for the next MFF, and talks about the MFF ceilings for specific programmes for the period 2021-2027. Members also discussed changing the legal texts and considered requests regarding implementing a new system of own resources.

Interim report on the MFF 2021-2027: extracts from the vote

During the plenary session (22-25/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs are expected to urge Facebook to allow EU bodies to carry out a full audit assessing data protection and security of users’ personal data. They are also set to call for election manipulation to be prevented on social platforms and for action to update EU competition rules to reflect the digital reality. Illustrative shots: women and men with the phones in their hands, man with the computer sitting outside, screen with the "private policy" page.

The use of Facebook users’ data by Cambridge Analytica and the impact on data protection: extracts from the vote and illustrative shots

During the plenary session (22-25/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on a resolution condemning the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. The results are: 325 votes in favour, 1 against and 19 abstentions.

Resolution condemning the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul: extracts of the vote

During the plenary session (22-25/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on the rise of neo-fascist violence in Europe. Statement by Zdzisław KRASNODĘBSKI (ECR, PL). The results are: 355 in favour, 90 against and 39 abstentions.

Rise of neo-fascist violence in Europe: extracts from the vote

During the plenary session (22-25/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on a new law to forbid the sale of single-use plastic products such as cutlery, cotton bud sticks, plates, straws, beverage stirrers and balloon sticks within the EU from 2021. Statements by Frédérique RIES (ALDE, BE), Rapporteur, and Karmenu VELLA, Member of the EC in charge of Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. The results are: 571 in favour, 53 against and 34 abstention. Illustrative shots on the use of plastic products, such as plastic cups, plastic straws, cuttlery, cotton buds and coffee capsules, and of plastic products disposed in nature.

Reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment: extracts from the vote and from the debate (22/10) and illustrative shots

During the plenary session (22-25/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on Schengen Information System on the return of illegally staying third-country nationals. The results are: 489 in favour, 105 against and 41 abstentions. Statements by the rapporteur Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL).

Schengen Information System on the return of illegally staying third-country nationals: extracts from the vote and statement by Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL), rapporteur

During the Plenary session (22-25/10/2018) MEPs vote on the report by Daniele VIOTTI (S&D, IT) and Paul RÜBIG (EPP, AT) on the General budget of the European Union for 2019. The results are: 389 in favour, 158 against and 123 abstentions.

General budget of the European Union for 2019: extracts from the vote on the report by Daniele VIOTTI (S&D, IT) and Paul RÜBIG (EPP, AT)

During the plenary session (22-25/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on Schengen Information System. The results are: 555 in favour, 67 against and 20 abstentions. Statements by Carlos COELHO (EPP, PT), rapporteur.

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