12/11/2021 (Agence Europe) – On Thursday 11 November, the European Parliament adopted, by 444 votes to 48 with 75 abstentions, the report drafted on the initiative of Tiemo Wölken (S&D, Germany) and Roberta Metsola (EPP, Malta) on SLAPP procedures (see EUROPE 12828/1). MEPs hope that this text can serve as a “legislative basis” for the European Commission. Indeed, the institution will present in the second quarter of 2022 a draft directive and recommendations aimed at combating SLAPP procedures (see EUROPE 12804/20). At the plenary session on Wednesday 10 November, Roberta Metsola said it was “important for our democracy” for the report to not only be supported, “but also implemented”. Ms Metsola and Mr Wölken have been invited to present it at a meeting organised by the Commission on 25 November, which will be attended by stakeholders (see EUROPE 12830/17). To consult the adopted report: https://bit.ly/3F9TPS1 (AC)