What Salvatore spoke about.

Mr President, the chemical industry is a pillar of European competitiveness, it is the invisible engine of many production chains and contributes to our ability to innovate, create value and ensure strategic autonomy. Yet all too often, our businesses face unnecessary burdens, complex procedures and regulatory uncertainties. We cannot expect European industry to compete on global markets, if at th

Madam President, I believe that we must be clear with the citizens of Europe: what is happening in the Black Sea, in European waters, is a real direct threat to Europe's security. When a merchant ship is hit or a trade route is threatened, lives, essential supplies and the stability of our markets are endangered. Grains, maize and fertilisers – essential goods for agriculture and food security for

(IT) Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the application of the Packaging Regulation presents objective problems for the wholesale fruit and vegetable sector. Firstly, although these companies purchase packaging designed, manufactured and certified by specialised industries, they are still qualified as manufacturers and must therefore produce their own certification of conformity simply because th

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, the omnibus on defence is an important step in making Europe more autonomous, more ready, more competitive and able to respond promptly to the threats of an increasingly complex political situation. Simplifying procedures, making procurement more efficient and joint means accelerating the construction of the infrastructure necessary to meet our security needs

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, what happened tonight in the Lithuanian skies, where NATO fighters shot down yet another suspicious drone, reminds us that security is not an abstract concept but concerns our homes, our businesses, the energy we use, transport. Drones, sabotage, cyberattacks, misinformation, attacks on our infrastructure show that threats are already around us and we cannot wai

Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the European Action Plan on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence is a strategic choice to strengthen the security, competitiveness and resilience of the Union. Protecting networks, critical infrastructure and our data means protecting our businesses and ensuring the continuity of essential services for citizens. Artificial intelligence is a de

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, the single market is not just a common economic area, but a geopolitical instrument with which to transform the economic strength of the European Union into a power of global influence. And today's debate confirms that completing the internal market is urgent to strengthen our competitiveness and strategic autonomy. Regrettably, regulatory fragmentation and b

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, the fertiliser strategy presented today is an important and necessary first signal for our farmers. We are talking about financial aid, advances on the CAP, new rules for the market in organic fertilisers and digestate, concrete measures to give breath to our companies at such a difficult time. Today, more than ever, it is crucial to support and strengthen Eu

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, the Digital Markets Act is not just a rule but the instrument we have chosen for a fairer, more open and truly competitive European single market. However, a law, however well written, is useless if it is not applied quickly, consistently and effectively. Citizens and businesses expect concrete results: They want more freedom of choice, more room for innovati

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, if we really want to increase our capacity for deterrence and diplomacy on the global stage, we must inevitably strengthen the internal market in defence. Unfortunately, today regulatory fragmentation, different procedures and uncommon standards slow down cooperation and investment, reducing our potential and credibility. We need clear rules that foster real

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, the single market is the greatest success of European integration: the strength of Europe, which is the most powerful; an economic space of over 400 million citizens that has generated growth, innovation and opportunities. Yet, more than 30 years after its creation, it still remains incomplete. Too many fragmented administrative and regulatory barriers make i

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, when we say that the world has changed, we must recognise that the forms of threat and, consequently, the requirements of our security have also changed. The war in Ukraine, the unauthorized encroachment of drones in our skies clearly demonstrate this and impose a cultural and operational change of pace. Today, unmanned systems make it possible to monitor, prote

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, for years Europe has been tackling migration without a genuine common strategy, leaving individual countries of entry alone and fostering a divisive political debate. The result was no longer humanity, but more chaos, because when there is no control there is no integration, but illegality, exploitation and above all insecurity in our cities. And to pay the high

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, in an international context increasingly marked by open conflicts, regional instability and hybrid threats, the European Union must take responsibility for its own security. This means being able to prevent crises, defend our borders and contribute to international stability, in full complementarity with NATO, through strengthening the European pillar of common

Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the EDIP programme is an essential first step in building a common defence system, which must, however, be able to rely on a modern, competitive and autonomous industrial system. Strengthening internal production capacities means ensuring stability, continuity of supply and greater efficiency in the use of public resources. It is a choice that p

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, whenever we support Kiev, we reaffirm a fundamental principle, namely: No power can rewrite borders by force or undermine the international order based on law. Russia's attack is not a regional crisis, but an aggression against the entire European and global security architecture. For this reason we can no longer afford ambiguities and postponements: Supporting

Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the attack on journalist Sigfrido Ranucci is a very serious act that deeply shakes our civil consciences: To him and to all the journalists who risk every day to tell the truth goes my most sincere solidarity. It is clear that this is not a direct attack only on a professional, but on all courageous investigative journalism, that silent work that g

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, Commissioner, enlargement of the Union today is a historic commitment and a strategic investment in the future of our continent. It is a choice of responsibility towards countries that regard Europe as a home of freedom and democracy but, at the same time, it is also a challenge that requires the Union to be able to decide, act and defend its values and interest