Sejm adopts resolution on procedure for ratifying CETA

The Sejm has adopted a resolution on the procedure of ratification of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The vote was 326 for, 90 against, 11 abstentions.

MPs had earlier adopted an amendment tabled by a representative of the Law and Justice party (PiS), under which ratification of the agreement would require a two-thirds vote of the Sejm as well as the Senate with at least half of MPs and Senators present. MPs voted in favor of the amendment by a margin of 239 to 165. A proposal by the Kukiz'15 party to require a referendum on CETA was  overwhelmingly rejected.