On Wednesday 4 July, the European Parliament gave its approval to the conclusion of a partnership and cooperation agreement between the EU and Iraq (with 565 votes in favour, 75 against and 34 abstentions).
In a resolution from Tokia Saïfi (EPP, France) that was adopted in parallel (576 votes in favour, 69 against and 35 abstentions), MEPs state that this agreement is an essential instrument for the implementation of the EU's strategy for Iraq, as well as for the strengthening of...