Debate on fifth Lome convention, the community's main way of helping 68 African, Caribbean and Pacific developing countries which will provide 12 billion Ecu. Under the single European Act, Parliament's approval is not necessary. Statements by Leo TINDEMANS, rapporteur, Eugenio MELANDRI, Michael McGOWAN and Manuel MARIN, EC Member followed by the final vote on the report.

debate

plenary session

vote

ACP-EU Convention

TINDEMANS, Leo C. (EPP, BE)

Lomé Convention

development and international cooperation (T)

Fifth Lome Convention: extracts from the debate

SOUNDBITE (Dutch), Leo TINDEMANS, rapporteur, -

SOUNDBITE (Spanish), Manuel MARIN, EC Member, -

Final vote on the report (294 in favour, 92 against, 8 abstentions)