The EU Parliament voted earlier today against the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA).
The final vote was crystal clear with 478 MEPs opposed against a mere 39 in favour with 165 abstentions.
Ireland signed ACTA several months ago, so where does that leave us if it’s not supported at the EU level?
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