Human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union's policy on the matter - annual report 2018
· A9-0051/2019 · Résolution
The European Parliament adopted by 496 votes to 113, with 103 abstentions, a resolution on human rights and democracy in the world and the EU's policy on the matter - annual report 2018.
Members expressed deep concern about the attacks on democracy and the rule of law worldwide in 2018, reflecting the rise of authoritarianism as a political project, embodying disregard for human rights, repression of dissent, politicisation of justice and elections, shrinking space for civil society and limitations on freedom of assembly and expression. They stressed the need to ensure full respect for, and adherence to, the principle that human rights are universal, while regretting that a number of countries have still not put in place a moratorium on the…
For: 496(70 %). Against: 113(16 %). Abstentions: 103(14 %). In total, 712 MEPs voted. 36 MEPs didn’t vote.
Magdalena ADAMOWICZEPP · Polanddid not vote
Asim ADEMOVEPP · Bulgariafor
Isabella ADINOLFINon-attached · Italyfor
Matteo ADINOLFIIdentity and Democracy · Italyagainst
Alex AGIUS SALIBAS&D · Maltafor
Mazaly AGUILARECR · Spainagainst
Clara AGUILERAS&D · Spainfor
Scott AINSLIEGreens/EFA · United Kingdomfor
Abir AL-SAHLANIRenew · Swedendid not vote
Alexander ALEXANDROV YORDANOVEPP · Bulgariafor
European People’s PartyFor: 149(88 %). Against: 2(1 %). Abstentions: 19(11 %). In total, 170 MEPs voted. 11 MEPs didn’t vote.
Progressive Alliance of Socialists and DemocratsFor: 143(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 143 MEPs voted. 11 MEPs didn’t vote.
Renew EuropeFor: 100(94 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 6(6 %). In total, 106 MEPs voted. 2 MEPs didn’t vote.
Greens/European Free AllianceFor: 72(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 72 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
Identity and DemocracyFor: 0(0 %). Against: 68(99 %). Abstentions: 1(1 %). In total, 69 MEPs voted. 4 MEPs didn’t vote.
European Conservatives and ReformistsFor: 2(3 %). Against: 10(16 %). Abstentions: 51(81 %). In total, 63 MEPs voted. 3 MEPs didn’t vote.
Non-attached MembersFor: 19(39 %). Against: 27(55 %). Abstentions: 3(6 %). In total, 49 MEPs voted. 3 MEPs didn’t vote.
The Left in the European ParliamentFor: 10(26 %). Against: 6(16 %). Abstentions: 22(58 %). In total, 38 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
Confederal Group of the European United Left – Nordic Green LeftFor: 1(50 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 1(50 %). In total, 2 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Germany
For: 78(84 %). Against: 10(11 %). Abstentions: 5(5 %). In total, 93 MEPs voted. 3 MEPs didn’t vote.
- France
For: 38(54 %). Against: 21(30 %). Abstentions: 12(17 %). In total, 71 MEPs voted. 3 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Italy
For: 35(52 %). Against: 27(40 %). Abstentions: 5(7 %). In total, 67 MEPs voted. 6 MEPs didn’t vote.
- United Kingdom
For: 36(54 %). Against: 22(33 %). Abstentions: 9(13 %). In total, 67 MEPs voted. 5 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Spain
For: 43(83 %). Against: 3(6 %). Abstentions: 6(12 %). In total, 52 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Poland
For: 23(48 %). Against: 2(4 %). Abstentions: 23(48 %). In total, 48 MEPs voted. 3 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Romania
For: 31(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 31 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Netherlands
For: 20(83 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 4(17 %). In total, 24 MEPs voted. 2 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Belgium
For: 13(65 %). Against: 4(20 %). Abstentions: 3(15 %). In total, 20 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Czechia
For: 8(38 %). Against: 3(14 %). Abstentions: 10(48 %). In total, 21 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
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