The report by German MEP Helmut Geuking (EPP) on employment and social policy aspects of the ‘European Semester’ budget process was overwhelmingly rejected (97 votes in favour, 279 against, 314 abstentions) on Wednesday 9 March.
“That is why there is nothing to prevent us from voting in favour of this report, whatever group we belong to, and that is why I am asking you to vote in favour of this report”, the rapporteur said ahead of the vote. “Please show European citizens that...