MEPs adopted their position on the ‘anti-SLAPPs’ directive at the European Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg. The text, presented by Tiemo Wölken (S&D, German) and put to the vote on Tuesday 11 July, received 498 votes in favour, 33 against and 105 abstentions.
Conservatives opposed
During the previous day’s debate, the rapporteur reiterated his priorities: to obtain a rapid rejection mechanism, damages and the establishment of “one-stop shops” for victims of...