On Wednesday 5 July, MEPs approved by a large majority (567 votes in favour, 65 against and 31 abstentions) the conclusion of the first EU-Cuba association agreement. This is aimed at fostering bilateral trade and establishes a political dialogue including the issue of human rights (see EUROPE 11687).
"Cuba is no longer an exception in the relations between the EU and Latin America countries", Elena Valenciano (S&D, Spain) hailed. The signature of the cooperation agreement put an end to...