SWIFT: Parliament stands up to the US government!
Thursday 11 February 2010By EU Reporter Correspondents
Last week, Jerzy Buzek received a telephone call from Hilary Clinton insisting that Parliament approve the transfer of bank data to the US to aid the "fight against terrorism".
As it became apparent that the MEPs would not play ball, last moment attempts were made to postpone the vote in plenary today, Feb 11th. Amid heated scenes, parliamentarians stood their ground as Joseph Daul led the call for a postponement.
Again, MEPs refused to succumb to pressure, and the vote went ahead. The result was as anticipated, and the US will not now be receiving the banking data of millions of European citizens. We await the US response....