Authorisation for France to negotiate judicial-cooperation deal with Algeria
Decision
The European Parliament adopted the Committee on Legal Affairs report A9-0356/2023, rapporteur Ilana Cicurel, on the proposal for a decision [COM(2023)0065 - C9-0019/2023 - 2023/0028(COD)] authorising France to negotiate a bilateral agreement with Algeria on judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters; the vote outcome is recorded as a majority of the votes cast for the report. The commission proposal and amendments were approved by single vote under P9_TA(2023)0448 and Parliament’s first reading was closed on 12 December 2023 in Strasbourg (item 7.5 on the plenary agenda).
What Changes
The adopted text grants France a formal authorisation to open negotiations with Algeria to seek a bilateral agreement addressing judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters, implementing the Commission proposal and parliamentary amendments through that authorisation.
Who Is Affected
The measure directly concerns France and Algeria and relates to judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters.
Sources
Official Documents
- Tuesday, 12 December 2023 - Strasbourg Parliament adopted an authorisation for France to negotiate a bilateral agreement with Algeria on judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters.
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