In a resolution compiled by Marie Arena (S&D, Belgium) and adopted on Tuesday 12 September with 497 votes in favour, 124 against and 56 abstentions, the European Parliament calls for binding rules on the respect of human rights and environmental protection in trade.
The Parliament underlines the need for fairer trade to fight against the exploitation of workers in the poorest countries.
In the face of growing public criticism about the unfair redistribution of profits from international...