Procurement in the fields of defence and security and transfer of defence-related products: implementation of relevant Directives
· A9-0025/2021 · Proposition de résolution
The European Parliament adopted by 470 votes to 96, with 121 abstentions, a resolution on the implementation of Directive 2009/81/EC concerning procurement in the fields of defence and security, and of Directive 2009/43/EC, concerning the transfer of defence-related products.
The Defence Package directives are needed to further develop a common European security and defence culture, based on the Union's shared values and objectives. However, progress is still needed to fully achieve the objectives of these directives: in addition to the usual hurdles to market entry, such as geographical distance, language barriers and lack of knowledge of cross-border markets, SMEs in the defence sector face major difficulties in participating in public…
For: 470(68 %). Against: 96(14 %). Abstentions: 121(18 %). In total, 687 MEPs voted. 18 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 · Spainfor
Clara AGUILERAS&D · Spainfor
Abir AL-SAHLANIRenew · Swedenfor
Alviina ALAMETSÄGreens/EFA · Finlandabstention
Alexander ALEXANDROV YORDANOVEPP · Bulgariafor
European People’s PartyFor: 170(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 170 MEPs voted. 5 MEPs didn’t vote.
Progressive Alliance of Socialists and DemocratsFor: 127(88 %). Against: 7(5 %). Abstentions: 10(7 %). In total, 144 MEPs voted. 2 MEPs didn’t vote.
Renew EuropeFor: 93(98 %). Against: 2(2 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 95 MEPs voted. 2 MEPs didn’t vote.
Identity and DemocracyFor: 0(0 %). Against: 43(61 %). Abstentions: 28(39 %). In total, 71 MEPs voted. 3 MEPs didn’t vote.
Greens/European Free AllianceFor: 0(0 %). Against: 2(3 %). Abstentions: 69(97 %). In total, 71 MEPs voted. 2 MEPs didn’t vote.
European Conservatives and ReformistsFor: 55(89 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 7(11 %). In total, 62 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
The Left in the European ParliamentFor: 0(0 %). Against: 36(100 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 36 MEPs voted. 3 MEPs didn’t vote.
Non-attached MembersFor: 25(66 %). Against: 6(16 %). Abstentions: 7(18 %). In total, 38 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Germany
For: 37(40 %). Against: 23(25 %). Abstentions: 33(35 %). In total, 93 MEPs voted. 3 MEPs didn’t vote.
- France
For: 36(46 %). Against: 28(36 %). Abstentions: 14(18 %). In total, 78 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Italy
For: 42(57 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 32(43 %). In total, 74 MEPs voted. 2 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Spain
For: 47(80 %). Against: 6(10 %). Abstentions: 6(10 %). In total, 59 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Poland
For: 50(96 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 2(4 %). In total, 52 MEPs voted. 0 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: 20(71 %). Against: 3(11 %). Abstentions: 5(18 %). In total, 28 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Belgium
For: 14(67 %). Against: 4(19 %). Abstentions: 3(14 %). In total, 21 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Czechia
For: 15(75 %). Against: 2(10 %). Abstentions: 3(15 %). In total, 20 MEPs voted. 1 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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