Post by rubl on Jan 18, 2019 9:09:13 GMT 7
Interesting to see also Nigel Farange voted against. Would that mean he is in favour of just handing out E.U. money as gifts? Nett paying E.U. countries rich enough to give away to countries who like to have cake and eat as well?
"European Parliament backs plan to link EU funds to rule of law
Vote breakdown highlights east-west split.
The European Parliament Thursday broadly backed the European Commission’s proposal to cut funds to EU countries that do not uphold the rule of law, setting the stage for a battle among member governments and underscoring geographic divisions within the bloc.
The Parliament voted 397 in favor and 158 against a report on the proposal, with 69 MEPs abstaining. The Commission's plan has been widely seen as a way to exert pressure on countries such as Hungary and Poland, which have been accused by EU institutions of failing to adhere to the bloc's core values."
www.politico.eu/article/budget-hungary-poland-rule-of-law-european-parliament-backs-plan-to-link-eu-funds/
"European Parliament backs plan to link EU funds to rule of law
Vote breakdown highlights east-west split.
The European Parliament Thursday broadly backed the European Commission’s proposal to cut funds to EU countries that do not uphold the rule of law, setting the stage for a battle among member governments and underscoring geographic divisions within the bloc.
The Parliament voted 397 in favor and 158 against a report on the proposal, with 69 MEPs abstaining. The Commission's plan has been widely seen as a way to exert pressure on countries such as Hungary and Poland, which have been accused by EU institutions of failing to adhere to the bloc's core values."
www.politico.eu/article/budget-hungary-poland-rule-of-law-european-parliament-backs-plan-to-link-eu-funds/
