01/10/2026 | 19:28:02 So, I shall now put the amendment on the vote. So, the vote is open. The vote is closed. I call for the result to be displayed. So, it's approved. Amendment 3 is agreed. We will now proceed to vote on the draft resolution contained in Document 16477 as amended. A simple majority is required. The vote is open. The vote is closed. I call for the result to be displayed. [Applause] The draft resolution in Document 16477 is adopted. Thank you. The Assembly will hold its next public sitting... 01/10/2026 | 19:19:29 Okay. I have received an oral amendment from Mr Rónán MULLEN, which reads as follows: in the draft resolution, paragraph 5, insert the following paragraph: "At the same time, the Assembly recognises the social and economic value of marriage for its own sake and for democratic renewal, and calls for policies to promote the personal and social benefits of forming committed relationships and having and bringing up children, always respecting each person's capacity, freedom, aspiration and... 01/10/2026 | 19:18:03 The answer is yes. So Amendments 5, 7...oh, sorry. I ask the Assembly, if no one objects, I will consider the amendments to be rejected. Is there an objection? There is an objection. Okay, I will ask. We will then need to verify that the objection has the required support of 10 people. So now I ask, please, could those who object raise their hand? Sorry, you withdraw your objection. Okay, so we go back here. 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