Verbatim report of proceedings

Wednesday, 13 June 2012 - Strasbourg

Explanations of vote

Text tabled : B7-0301/2012

  Pino Arlacchi (S&D), in writing. – I voted for this resolution because I believe that this agreement would be an excellent opportunity not only to increase welfare and consolidate growth in Colombia and Peru, but also to provide an anchor for reforms and a vehicle for the integration of both countries in global economy. At the same time, as requested by this resolution, there is no doubt that the EU should actively contribute to the implementation of flanking measures, enforcing the obligations of all parties under the agreement. From my point of view, it is also important to underline the role of the European Parliament that should continue to follow closely the implementation of the agreement.