Sophie Wilmès
Country
Belgium
Group
Renew

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What Sophie spoke about.

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All Contributions
211
Since July 1, 2024
Time at the Floor
2.7 h
160 min
Average speech length
0:53
Rank: — / 696

Activity

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185 Speeches

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FRSpeech

The rule of law in Malta, nine years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia (debate)

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France, Italy and Belgium: Latest anti-democratic violence by radical far-left groups, implications on public order and the legitimate right to protest (debate)

Madam President, when discomfort, concern or even opposition is expressed, we must be able to listen to it. That being said, this weekend's footage is chilling. Graves. In Belgium, the mobilization is in the wake of what is happening in France, sometimes taking up the codes and slogans, sometimes even its brutality. And it's unbearable. It's unbearable to see that. It is unbearable to hear here th

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EU strategies for islands, coastal communities and outermost regions (debate)

The debate is closed.

FRSpeech

The need for an EU strategy to counter Islamist entryism and the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood network (debate)

Madam President, the Muslim Brotherhood is a high priority threat in that it can lead to undemocratic behaviour, polarisation or the violation of fundamental rights. These words, ladies and gentlemen, are not from me, but from the security and intelligence services of Belgium. They do not target Islam as a religion, nor all Muslims, but the political project of the Muslim Brotherhood, despite all

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Strengthening global health resilience in partner countries (B10-0385/2026) (vote)

The last vote is on strengthening global health resilience in partner countries (see minutes, item 9.10).

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The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect the EU’s external borders (B10-0406/2026, B10-0408/2026, B10-0410/2026, B10-0411/2026, B10-0412/2026, B10-0413/2026, B10-0414/2026)

The next vote is on the recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect the EU’s external borders (see minutes, item 9.9).

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Narco-trafficking in Europe’s waters: protecting our borders and supporting our law enforcement officers (B10-0390/2026) (vote)

The next vote is on 'Narco-trafficking in Europe’s waters: protecting our borders and supporting our law enforcement officers' (see minutes, item 9.8).

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Evaluation of the common fisheries policy and follow-up (B10-0386/2026, B10-0387/2026, B10-0388/2026, B10-0389/2026) (vote)

The next vote is on evaluation of the common fisheries policy and follow-up (see minutes, item 9.7).

ENSpeech

The role of social, economic and environmental standards in safeguarding fair competition for all aquatic food products and improving food security (A10-0205/2026 - Paulo do Nascimento Cabral) (vote)

The next vote is on the role of social, economic and environmental standards in safeguarding fair competition for all aquatic food products and improving food security (see minutes, item 9.6).

ENSpeech

Impact of social media and the online environment on young people (A10-0220/2026 - Sandro Ruotolo) (vote)

The next vote is on the impact of social media and the online environment on young people (see minutes, item 9.5).

ENSpeech

An EU health workforce crisis plan: sustainability of healthcare systems and employment and working conditions in the healthcare sector (A10-0168/2026 - Loucas Fourlas, Ruggero Razza) (vote)

The next vote is on 'An EU health workforce crisis plan: sustainability of healthcare systems and employment and working conditions in the healthcare sector' (see minutes, item 9.4).

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Post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya (RC-B10-0404/2026, B10-0404/2026, B10-0416/2026, B10-0417/2026, B10-0418/2026, B10-0420/2026) (vote)

The next vote is on post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya (see minutes, item 9.3).

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Political prisoners in Cuba, in particular the case of Félix Navarro and his daughter Saylí Navarro (RC-B10-0394/2026, B10-0394/2026, B10-0396/2026, B10-0400/2026, B10-0402/2026, B10-0403/2026, B10-0409/2026, B10-0419/2026) (vote)

The next vote is on political prisoners in Cuba, in particular the case of Félix Navarro and his daughter Saylí Navarro (see minutes, item 9.2).

ENSpeech

Deteriorating situation of media freedom and freedom of expression in Hong Kong following the recent arrest of bookseller Leticia Wong and the convictions of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung (RC-B10-0398/2026, B10-0398/2026, B10-0399/2026, B10-0401/2026, B10-0405/2026, B10-0407/2026) (vote)

The first vote is on the deteriorating situation of media freedom and freedom of expression in Hong Kong following the recent arrest of bookseller Leticia Wong and the convictions of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung (see minutes, item 9.1).

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Voting time

The next item is the vote.

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Composition of committees and delegations

The Renew Group has notified the President of a decision relating to a change to appointments within committees. The decision will be set out in the minutes of today's sitting and will take effect on the date of this announcement.

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Welcome

Dear colleagues, I would like to welcome to the distinguished visitors' gallery Jewher Ilham, the daughter of our 2019 Sakharov Prize laureate, Professor Ilham Tohti.

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Deteriorating situation of media freedom and freedom of expression in Hong Kong following the recent arrest of bookseller Leticia Wong and the convictions of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung

The next item is the debate on five motions for resolutions on the deteriorating situation of media freedom and freedom of expression in Hong Kong following the recent arrest of bookseller Leticia Wong and the convictions of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung (2026/2873(RSP)).

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Composition of committees and delegations

The non-attached Members have notified the President of decisions relating to changes to appointments within committees. These decisions will be set out in the minutes of today's sitting and take effect on the date of that announcement.

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Urgent need for EU support to Ukraine against Russia’s escalation of its war of aggression (debate)

That concludes the item.

FRQuestion

Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield (debate)

Madam President, when I hear some of our colleagues' speeches, especially on the far right, I am hesitant to see them as confounding naivety or guilty complacency. For make no mistake, Europe is under extreme pressure from interference and hybrid attacks by foreign organisations, or even powers. And among them, at the top of the list - not only, but at the top of the list - is Russia. It is true t

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Approval of the minutes of the sitting

The minutes of this meeting will be submitted to Parliament for its approval tomorrow, at the beginning of the afternoon.

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