Pavel TELIČKA : 8. Wahlperiode 

In view of Denmark’s special status in the area of criminal justice after the Lisbon treaty was adopted, Denmark is not taking part in the new Regulation concerning Eurojust and is not bound by it. However, Denmark expressed the wish to further participate in the activities of Eurojust, and in that regard a cooperation agreement has to be agreed between Denmark and Eurojust. Consequently, I voted in favour of the proposed draft Council implementing decision approving the conclusion by Eurojust of the Agreement on Criminal Justice Cooperation between Eurojust and the Kingdom of Denmark.

I voted in favour of the proposed regulation on the coordination of social security systems, because it aims to facilitate mobility by ensuring that individuals do not lose their rights when moving within Europe and to ensure the continuity of social security when moving from one national legislation to another.

The proposed regulation sets CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles. I voted in favour, because the targets set aim towards a relative reduction of the average specific emissions of the vehicles registered in the reference year 2019. Also, the proposal incentivises the deployment of zero and low-emission heavy-duty vehicles, as well as buses, coaches and small lorries. The regulation is an important stepping-stone towards a low carbon economy.