Explanation of Votes

WTO: the way forward

I have voted in favour of the report because it pushes for a clarification of World Trade Organization rules and for reform of the processes by which to negotiate and settle international trade disputes. This has become an urgent priority since the US administration disrupted the rules of multilateral global trade. The EU should strive

Explanation of Votes

Brexit Deal

On the one hand, it is clear that the Brexit deal just signed is the only one possible in the circumstances. On the other hand it is equally clear that while the EU has safeguarded all its imperatives, the UK has retreated along all lines of engagement. In part this was because for various reasons,

Explanation of Votes

European parliament resolution on the proposal for the appointment of the chair of the supervisory board of the european central bank

I voted in favour of the European Parliament resolution on the appointment of Mr Andrea Enria as the new Chair of the Supervisory Board within the ECB. His outstanding experience in banking and financial regulation and supervision, as well as his independence will contribute to the successful continuity of the Single Supervisory Mechanism. All banks