The European Parliament’s plenary gave its consent, on 16 September, to the ratification of the EU-Ukraine stabilisation and association agreement (SAA), including a deep and comprehensive free trade agreement (DCFTA).
The vote, in which the overwhelming majority of MEPs said ‘yes’ to the ratification of the landmark deal (535 votes in favour, 127 against and 35 abstentions), was held in parallel with a similar vote at the Ukrainian parliament (Verkhovna Rada). During the latter vote, which was broadcast live at…