| Series Title | EurActiv |
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| Series Details | 1.6.12 |
| Publication Date | 01/06/2012 |
| Content Type | News |
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The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) was rejected on the 31 May 2012 by all three subsidiary Committees advising the International Trade Committee of the European Parliament. Their positions are not binding on the Trade Committee, which would adopt its own position as lead committee on 21 June 2012 (see below) Civil Liberties MEPs said ACTA failed to respect the EU's fundamental rights and the Industry Committee said it does not balance the rights and freedoms of the different stakeholders. The Legal Affairs Committee voted narrowly against a recommendation to approve the controversial Agreement. The European Parliament should say NO to the Anti-Countefeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), said the International Trade Committee in a vote on the 21 June 2012. Thursday. Nineteen MEPs voted against ACTA, and twelve in favour, with no abstentions. The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), was rejected by the European Parliament on the 4 July 2012, and hence cannot become law in the EU. This was the first time that Parliament exercised its Lisbon Treaty power to reject an international trade agreement. 478 MEPs voted against ACTA, 39 in favour, and 165 abstained. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.euractiv.com/infosociety/parliament-votes-bring-acta-clos-news-513073 |
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| Subject Categories | Internal Markets, Trade |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
