EP-resoluties

The European Parliament adopted by 324 votes to 155, with 38 abstentions, a resolution on the US Supreme Court decision to overturn abortion rights in the United States and the need to safeguard abortion rights and women's heath in the EU. [...]

Parliament strongly condemned once again the backsliding in women's rights and SRHR taking place globally, including in the US and in some EU Member States. It called on the governments of those states which have passed laws and other measures concerning bans and restrictions on abortion to repeal them and to ensure that their legislation is in line with internationally protected women's human rights and international human rights standards.[...]

The European Parliament adopted by 364 votes to 154, with 37 abstentions, a resolution on global threats to abortion rights: the possible overturning of abortion rights in the US by the Supreme Court.

The text adopted in plenary was tabled by the EPP, S&D, Renew, Greens/EFA, the Left groups and Members.

According to the WHO, abortion is an essential element of comprehensive healthcare services and around 45 % of all abortions are unsafe, of which 97 % take place in developing countries. [...]

Members reminded the United States Supreme Court of the importance of upholding the landmark case of Roe v Wade (1973) and the resulting constitutional protections of the right to abortion in the US. They called for action to safeguard the right to safe and legal abortion in the US and for the US to refrain from any backward steps. [...]

Following a plenary debate, MEPs adopted on Thursday 7 October 2021 a resolution, by 381 votes in favour, 253 against and 36 abstentions, expressing solidarity and support to the women of Texas, medical professionals, NGOs and all those engaged in legal challenges against a law restricting abortion in Texas, which is a flagrant violation of the rights of women living in the state.

MEPs want EU countries to financially support US civil society organisations promoting sexual and reproductive rights and offer a safe haven for medical professionals who risk legal or other forms of harassment.

MEPs adopted a resolution on Wednesday 6 October 2021 by 550 votes in favour, 83 against and 55 abstentions, calling for a partnership of equals with the US to address global challenges. They welcomed the US's support for rules-based multilateralism, as this provides an important opportunity to re-engage, as an equal partner, with the US.

The report stresses that, in deepening transatlantic cooperation, the EU should strive to lead alongside the US, while fostering its strategic autonomy in defence and economic relations as a means to pursue its own legitimate diplomatic, security and economic interests.

The European Parliament adopted by 593 votes to 50, with 50 abstentions, a resolution on the EU Trade Policy Review.

Parliament noted that the United States of America is the EU's most important trading partner, despite current tensions. MEPs highlighted the positive development of the agreement on a package of tariff reductions with the US and urged the Commission to build on this momentum to construct a positive EU-US trade agenda beyond tariff reductions such as on technologies and digital taxation, including at the OECD.

Parliament called on the US to remove its tariffs imposed since 2017. MEPs welcomed the latest, long-awaited WTO ruling on the Airbus-Boeing dispute and stressed the importance of finding a negotiated solution.

Parliament strongly supported cooperation with the US to tackle strategic challenges at global level and urged the US to re-join the Paris climate agreement in order to facilitate future EU-US cooperation.

The European Parliament adopted by 493 votes to 104, with 67 abstentions, a resolution on the anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd.

"Black Lives Matter", said the European Parliament, which strongly condemned the horrific death of Mr Floyd, asphyxiated by a white policeman when stopped by police in Minneapolis. The resolution was tabled by the EPP, S&D, Renew, Greens/EFA and GUE/NGL groups.

Parliament strongly condemned racism and called on the Commission, the European Council and the Council to take a strong and decisive stance against racism, violence and injustice in Europe. Members called on the EU institutions and Member States to officially recognise past injustices and crimes against humanity committed against black people, people of colour and the Roma.

Members similarly called on the US government to combat racism and structural inequalities in the country, while also condemning police action against US demonstrators and journalists [...]

The European Parliament adopted by 454 votes to 148, with 102 abstentions, a resolution on the implementation of the common foreign and security policy (CFSP) - annual report, which included several references to transatlantic issues.

Parliament called for the strengthening of the capacity of the Union and its Member States to act autonomously in the fields of security and defence, while underlining the important role of NATO, one of the pillars of European security.

MEPs expressed their regret over the fact that the transatlantic partnership was facing a significant number of challenges and disruptions, yet they said it remained indispensable for security and prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic.

Parliament called on the Member States to make multilateral nuclear disarmament an EU foreign and security policy priority and continue efforts to safeguard the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) and the new strategic arms reduction treaty (New START).

The European Parliament adopted by 506 votes to 46, with 61 abstentions, a resolution tabled by the Committee on International Trade on the crisis of the WTO Appellate Body.

The WTO Appellate Body plays a fundamental role in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) dispute settlement system.

Since 2017, the United States has been blocking the replacement of any of the seven members of the Appellate Body and has rejected numerous proposals to launch the selection process to fill the remaining vacancies. On 10 December 2019, the mandates of two of the three remaining Appellate Body members will expire and the Appellate Body will no longer be able to hear any new appeals, as three members are needed to do so.

In response to this situation, Parliament expressed concern that, if a solution is not found, the WTO Appellate Body will cease to be operational after 10 December 2019, which could have very serious consequences for the rules-based multilateral trading system.

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The European Parliament expresses its deep concern about the situation befalling migrants and asylum seekers at the USA-Mexico border, especially that of migrant children.
MEPs are also deeply worried about the appalling conditions in US immigration detention facilities, which they say lack adequate healthcare, decent food and proper sanitation. Family separation and immigration detention are never in the best interests of the child, the resolution further states, while calling on the US government to stop separating families and, as a matter of urgency, to reunify all families with children who are still separated from their parents or guardians.
MEPs stress that border management measures must comply with the US's international human rights obligations and should not be based on narrow policies aimed at detecting, detaining and expeditiously deporting irregular migrants.
The text was adopted with 330 votes in favour, 252 against and 55 abstentions.