Cyrus Engerer Votes Against Using EU Recovery Funds Earmarked To Buy Missiles For Ukraine
Labour MEP Cyrus Engerer has voted against the majority of the EU Parliament to allocate more funds to Ukraine to help in its war effort.
In a recently published Facebook post, Engerer explained that he disagreed with diverting funds meant for economic recovery to be utilised to buy weapons such as missiles.
“Today I voted against the majority of the European Parliament on the proposal that funds dedicated to families and businesses be used for military arms,” Engerer wrote.
“Yes, Ukraine has the right to defend itself, but I strongly disagree that funds for economic recovery after the pandemic, which are crucial for Maltese and European families and businesses, should be used to manufacture and send weapons of war.”
“It is important for Ukraine to reclaim the land that has been taken from it, but European families and businesses have faced significant challenges for the past three years – we cannot ignore them.”
One of the primary concerns voiced by those in opposition was the utilisation of funds meant for economic recovery in the aftermath of the global pandemic.
These funds are crucial for supporting struggling families and businesses not only in Malta but also across Europe.
Instead of being channelled into manufacturing and exporting weapons of war, they should be allocated towards revitalising economies, creating jobs, and fostering sustainable development.
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