Opening of February Strasbourg session (European Paliament)

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Highlights of the Strasbourg week 12-15 February 2007

... Parliament will also turn its attention (with a debate and vote) to the final report from the Temporary Committee investigating the alleged use of European countries by the CIA for the transportation and illegal detention of prisoners ...

Wednesday 14 February

From 9am on Wednesday, the European Parliament will debate (vote also on Wednesday) the final report from the Temporary Committee investigating the alleged use of European countries by the CIA for the transportation and illegal detention of prisoners. The committee deplores the passivity of some Member States in the face of illegal CIA operations as well as a lack of co-operation from the EU Council of Ministers. In fact, MEPs in the committee want the Council to launch a formal inquiry under EU Treaty Article 7 on breaches of fundamental rights.

The votes are due to start at 11.30am on Wednesday. During the votes, the House will vote on a resolution on climate change which underlines that the transport sector has the largest increase in energy consumption with road transport contributing to roughly 25% of the Community CO2 emission and the resolution therefore calls for a boost in public transport ...

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