On Monday 21 October, the Environment Committee considered and backed two objections. A few days later, both objections were supported by the full Parliament.
First, the majorities for both challenges were healthy in the committee
Second, when the chromium challenge got to the full EP, the vote was close. The majority for the chromium challenge was just 6 and 2 over the threshold (299). It shows again that every vote counts.
Third, the honeybee vote was overwhelming support for the challenge. The majority alone of 466 speaks volumes.
Fourth, the full Parliament is backing the Environment Committee. This is an important trend that will be tested when the new Commission takes office and issues the Green Deal legislative packages.
Finally, the working coalition of Renew, GUE, Greens and S&D looks set to become a powerful working and winning alliance.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112 : the assessment of the impact of plant protection products on honeybees
Co- rapporteurs: Eric Andrieu (S&D), Martin Hojsík (Renew),Bas Eickhout (Verts/ALE),Anja Hazekamp (GUE/NGL)
For 62 votes, Against 4 against, Abstentions 7
Vote in Plenary: 23 October
For 533, Against 67, Abstentions 100
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Objection pursuant to Rule 112 : partially granting an authorisation for a use of chromium trioxide (Cromomed S.A. and others)
Co- rapporteurs: Maria Arene (S&D), Martin Hojsík (Renew),Bas Eickhout (Verts/ALE)
43 For, 28 Against, 1 Abstention.
Vote in Plenary: 24 October
301 For, 295 Against, 45 Abstenstions
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