European Parliament adopts resolution on EU‑Japan relations
Decision
The European Parliament adopted the Motion for a Resolution on EU‑Japan relations, tabled as document A9‑0373/2023 and recorded in the plenary adopted text P9_TA(2023)0463 under procedure 2023/2107(INI); the adoption is described as "Adopted" by a majority of the votes cast at the Strasbourg sitting on 13 December 2023. Before the vote the rapporteur, Reinhard Bütikofer, made a statement under Rule 159(4).
What Changes
Parliament formally adopted the Committee on Foreign Affairs report on EU‑Japan relations, thereby logging its position in the motion for a resolution identified by P9_TA(2023)0463. The outcome is reflected in the plenary minutes and listed among the session's "Texts adopted."
Who Is Affected
The adopted resolution concerns the European Union and Japan and was prepared by the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sources
Official Documents
- Wednesday, 13 December 2023 - Strasbourg Adopted a motion for a resolution on EU–Japan relations.
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