Humanitarian and political situation in Yemen
· RC-B9-0119/2021 · Proposition de résolution
The European Parliament adopted by 638 votes to 12, with 44 abstentions, a resolution on the humanitarian and political situation in Yemen.
The text adopted in plenary had been tabled as a joint resolution by the EPP, S&D, Renew, Greens/EFA, ECR groups and The Left.
Parliament strongly condemned the ongoing violence in Yemen since 2015, which has degenerated into the worst humanitarian crisis in the world - with nearly 80 % of the population - more than 24 million people - in need of humanitarian support, including over 12 million children. The situation on the ground continues to worsen as 50 000 Yemenis are already living in famine-like conditions.
While welcoming the EU’s contribution to Yemen of over EUR 1 billion since 2015 in political,…
For: 638(92 %). Against: 12(2 %). Abstentions: 44(6 %). In total, 694 MEPs voted. 11 MEPs didn’t vote.
Magdalena ADAMOWICZEPP · Polandfor
Asim ADEMOVEPP · Bulgariafor
Isabella ADINOLFINon-attached · Italyfor
Matteo ADINOLFIIdentity and Democracy · Italyabstention
Alex AGIUS SALIBAS&D · Maltafor
Mazaly AGUILARECR · Spainabstention
Clara AGUILERAS&D · Spainfor
Abir AL-SAHLANIRenew · Swedenfor
Alviina ALAMETSÄGreens/EFA · Finlandfor
Alexander ALEXANDROV YORDANOVEPP · Bulgariafor
European People’s PartyFor: 179(99 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 1(1 %). In total, 180 MEPs voted. 7 MEPs didn’t vote.
Progressive Alliance of Socialists and DemocratsFor: 144(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 144 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
Renew EuropeFor: 96(99 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 1(1 %). In total, 97 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
Identity and DemocracyFor: 35(47 %). Against: 12(16 %). Abstentions: 28(37 %). In total, 75 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
Greens/European Free AllianceFor: 73(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 73 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
European Conservatives and ReformistsFor: 49(82 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 11(18 %). In total, 60 MEPs voted. 2 MEPs didn’t vote.
The Left in the European ParliamentFor: 38(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 38 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
Non-attached MembersFor: 24(89 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 3(11 %). In total, 27 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Germany
For: 82(88 %). Against: 11(12 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 93 MEPs voted. 3 MEPs didn’t vote.
- France
For: 79(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 79 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Italy
For: 46(61 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 29(39 %). In total, 75 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Spain
For: 55(93 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 4(7 %). In total, 59 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Poland
For: 50(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 50 MEPs voted. 2 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Romania
For: 32(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 32 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Netherlands
For: 25(86 %). Against: 1(3 %). Abstentions: 3(10 %). In total, 29 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Belgium
For: 21(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 21 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Czechia
For: 16(76 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 5(24 %). In total, 21 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Hungary
For: 21(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 21 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
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