Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union

The Parliament voted 410 to 93 with 27 abstentions in favour of a resolution, drafted by Mr Andrew DUFF (ELDR, Uk) and Mr Johannes VOGGENHUBER (Greens/EFA, A), approving the draft Charter of Fundamental Rights to be solemnly proclaimed at the Nice Summit by the Presidents of Parliament, the Commission and the European Council. Parliament takes the view that the Convention established to draw up the Charter has fulfilled its mandate. The question of its legal status will be taken up by the MEPs at the part-session of 29 and 30 of November 2000 and the text of the draft Charter is included as an annex to Parliament's recommendation. �