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MEP Castex Raises Urgent ACTA Question

Member of the European Parliament Francois Castex has submitted an urgent written question on ACTA, raising questions about about whether the U.S. believes the agreement is binding.

Politicians Speaking Out on ACTA

Politicians in Europe and Mexico are speaking out on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement just as ACTA nears completion. In Europe, a majority of the European Parliament has signed Written Declaration 12. Initiated by MEPs FranÃ§oise Castex (S&D, FR), Alexander Alvaro (ALDE, DE), Stavros Lambrinidis (S&D, GR) and Zuzana RoithovÃ¡ (EPP, CZ). It expresses concern about ACTA by declaring that the negotiated agreement must respect freedom of expression, privacy, and net neutrality. By obtaining support from a majority of MEPs, the declaration may be deemed adopted. The full declaration states: