Regulation of prostitution in the EU: its cross-border implications and impact on gender equality and women’s rights

Reference A9-0240/2023Committee FEMMGender equality

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How the groups voted

GroupForAgainstAbstainedAbsentUnity

The Left37

10961240%

S&D143

847124082%

Greens/EFA72

Different regulations across the EU lead to organised crime
People in prostitution are marginalised and criminalised, hindering their access to essential services
Reducing demand would prevent and decrease human trafficking
Commission should develop common EU guidelines guaranteeing fundamental rights for people in prostitution