[Cyprus Times] Eva Kaili has been officially removed as Vice-President of the European Parliament

With 625 votes, Kaili is removed from the Vice-Presidency of the European Parliament Almost with absolute unanimity the decision of the Plenary of the European Parliament

With 625 votes for and only one against, Eva Kaili is removed from the Vice-Presidency of the European Parliament.[/B]

According to the rules, a two-thirds majority of those voting is required, which is also a majority of the Members of the European Parliament.

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The decision to dismiss was made public on Twitter by the President of the College, Roberta Metsola:

In view of the ongoing investigations,@Europarl_EN has decided that Eva Kaili is no longer one of its Vice-Presidents.

This decision is effective immediately.

We will continue to fully cooperate with relevant national law enforcement and judicial authorities.

- Roberta Metsola (@EP_President) December 13, 2022

It should be noted that under Rule 21 of the Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament, the Conference of Presidents may, by a majority of three fifths of the votes cast, representing at least three political groups, propose to plenary that the term of office of the Vice-President, including the President or any other elected official of Parliament, be terminated when it considers that the Member concerned has been guilty of serious misconduct.

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