Plenary focus - February I

Weapons destroy irrevocably the highest human right of all, the right to live. Therefore it is only to be welcomed that the community of nations has agreed to push for a stop to the lucrative trade in arms. The European Parliament supports this request and authorises the member states to ratify the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). From the very beginning the GUE/NGL group has fought for the ATT and will vote in favour of the resolution.

This directive introduces a European framework that will make it easier for workers from outside the EU to be granted work permits for seasonal work. Most importantly, these workers will receive equal treatment with regard to work conditions and pay. We are happy to support the only legislative act in this term that intends to facilitate legal migration.