(Consent)

The European Parliament,

–  having regard to the draft Council decision (14546/2012),

–  having regard to the draft Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Cape Verde on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation (14759/2012),

–  having regard to the request for consent submitted by the Council in accordance with Article 79(3) and Article 218(6), second subparagraph, point (a), of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (C7–0109/2013),

–  having regard to Rules 81 and 90(7) of its Rules of Procedure,

–  having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A7-0267/2013),

1.  Consents to conclusion of the Agreement;

2.  Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and of the Republic of Cape Verde.