What Borja spoke about.

Mr President, Commissioner, this was intended to be a first step in the right direction, but it is only a disappointment. The first and only legislative proposal presented focuses on regulating and intervening in the market, and even opens the door to limiting the purchase of second homes, measures that hardly fit with the fundamental pillars of the European project and that, moreover, at this poi

Madam President, first of all, I too would like to thank the Commissioner for this eagerness and for this objective of diversifying trade relations, which I think is something that is fundamental, and, of course, for the collaboration with the rapporteur - with Javi López - over the last few months. This Agreement is, in essence, a commitment to openness, cooperation and rules-based trade. Mexico

Mr President, the Global Agreement with Mexico is going to be a reality. It is a turning point in a reality that began 25 years ago. Since then, trade has grown by 148%. Today it exceeds €82 billion. It is not an abstract figure: It's industry, it's enterprise, it's investment, it's competitiveness, but the world is changing fast. We are in a context of global fragmentation, with trade tensions, w

Mr President, Commissioner, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed many of our vulnerabilities: threats of fuel shortages, impact on the economy as a whole and enormous damage to the pockets of Europeans. In a world full of international tensions and crises, the European Union must have the capacity to respond, it must be prepared for challenges like this and those that are sure to come.

Madam President, Commissioner, this is one of the greatest railway tragedies in the history of Europe - 46 dead - leaving an open wound that will hardly heal. We have been alerting the European Commission for some time about the deterioration of the railway network in Spain: service interruptions, widespread delays and millions of users left to fend for themselves in the midst of vi

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, let me end with a very simple idea. Europe has a housing problem because there is a lack of housing. For years, we have talked a lot, but little has been built and the results are in sight. Young people cannot emancipate themselves, families cannot find housing and workers cannot live near their jobs. And when that happens, we not only have a social problem,

Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, housing is not just another policy: it is the basis of family life and the future of Europe. For the first time in history, Parliament has set up a committee on housing and, for the first time, we have taken a political position on this issue. This shows something very clear: the situation is urgent. Between 2010 and 2025, house prices in the Eu

Mr President, in 2018 a reform of the European electoral law was approved, a reform that had broad support in Parliament and the unanimity of the Council. Eight years later, it has not yet entered into force due to the lack of ratification by a Member State. Let me tell you one thing: I am one of those who believe that the European Union is the best tool to face the challenges of the present and t

Mr President, the sustainable transport investment plan sends a clear signal to investors, a signal of support for the industry, a positive signal. But let me point out to you, Commissioner, some issues which I think should be taken into account. First, the energy transition of the maritime and aviation sectors can only be driven by comprehensive and coordinated rules. Commitments are needed at th

Mr President, Europe's strength in the face of this challenge lies in trade union, and today it is called upon to make decisions. The pact with the United States has prevented a trade war that would not benefit anyone, but we cannot be complacent: the agreement raises doubts, and we cannot ignore this. The United States is a prime ally, but now it is unpredictable, which puts us at risk. We need t

Madam President, Commissioner, the European Union is at the forefront of protecting air passenger rights. European regulations have been giving certainty and protecting the thousands of citizens who fly every day for years. We can be proud, but in recent years we have been onlookers of a deterioration in the conditions that passengers face, and this we cannot allow. We have two proposals on the ta

Mr President, Europe's strength in the face of this challenge lies in its trade union. We are a decisive global market: 450 million people with high purchasing power. We have the power to talk about you to anyone - to America, too. This trade war benefits no one; Whoever started it, either. We must assert our unity. Member States cannot fall into the trap of waging war on their own. Our business r

Mr President, the current context requires us to strengthen our defensive capabilities. We need infrastructure prepared for the rapid and safe movement of troops and equipment to deal with any threats that may arise on the continent. Progress needs to be made in the implementation of a fully interoperable, border-free trans-European network. Important shortcomings persist today: outdated infrastru

Mr President, I will speak on behalf of Mr Falcă, draftsman of the opinion of the Committee on Transport and Tourism. By 2026, we need a stronger European Union budget for transport. We need to significantly increase the Connecting Europe Facility budget to finance key infrastructure projects, in particular cross-border transport. It is essential to invest in high-speed trains, night trains and fr

Mr. President, water is life and water is development. Today we see desertification moving forward. The lack of water has become a threat, especially to countries and regions in southern Europe. Although some of us are more vulnerable, this challenge affects us all. We are talking about access to a basic good. We are talking about a fundamental resource for agriculture and livestock, for industry,

Mr President, Commissioner, tourism is a powerful tool for the economic and social development of the Union. It directly employs more than 12 million people and accounts for more than 10% of gross domestic product. It is worth remembering this today that there are voices that demonize tourism, encouraged by ideological motivations that translate into throwing stones at our own roof. Yes, we want s

Madam President, disinformation strategies play a key role in Moscow's hybrid war. Here in the European Union, we have known for a long time: there were during the referendum of the Brexit or during support for the attempted secessionists in Catalonia. Russia is immersed in its particular war against liberal democracies. Their systematic propaganda campaigns aim to encourage social division, confr

Livestock is a fundamental pillar for rural development and today faces serious problems: animal diseases can lead to significant livestock losses and economic costs. The European Union must put in place policies to contain and prevent animal diseases, but it must also ensure that the regulations adopted do not hamper the competitiveness of our primary sector. Farmers are the first to be intereste

Mr President, on 7 September, torrential rains caused the road of the main route of communication between France and Spain through the Pyrenees to collapse: the passage of the Somport. France has announced that the repair works can be extended for more than six months. The closure of this road has very negative economic and social consequences. Thousands of people cross this step every day for wor