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. – As this resolution highlights the importance of increased investment in research and innovation (including research and innovation cooperation) within the EU, I chose to support it.

. – The review of the EU Economic governance framework will make the framework simpler, operating on more observable and quantifiable metrics as well as effectively enforceable. I voted in favour of this report as it outlines the European Parliament’s position vis-a-vis this review, which is closely aligned with the proposals of the European Fiscal Board and recommendations issued by the European Commission. Notably, the report stresses that the economic governance framework should be reviewed in the context of the current economic environment and, whilst building on experiences of the existing framework and fully respecting the Treaties, the review shall be fact based and future oriented.

. – I voted in favour of this resolution as it underscores the seriously deteriorating conditions of human rights and democracy in Nicaragua in the recent months.