"A steak is made of meat full stop. Using these names only for real meat keeps labels honest, protects farmers, and preserves Europe's culinary traditions," said lead negotiator and EPP member of parliament Celine Imart ahead of Wednesday's vote. "Calling it 'meat' is misleading for the consumer," she added.
Marine Le Pen's party, Rassemblement National, is facing two more investigations for campaign financing and alleged misuse of European Parliament funds, following her conviction for embezzlement.